Famous Gold Strikes of Earlier Times Across the World
The article recounts historic gold rushes from California to Australia and South Africa, detailing major strikes, mining camps, and booms. It notes upheaval, migration, and fortunes won or lost as prospectors chased wealth across eras and continents. It highlights Cripple Creek, Bendigo, Ballarat, and the Klondike as pivotal sites shaping global gold fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Telegram
Klondike
Globe
Pacific Coast
California
Bank Pernands
American River
Colona
Sierra
Tuolumne River
Feather
Mexico
South American
Sandwich Islands
Plains
Panama
Clifornia
Union
Atlantic States
North America
Australia
Summerhill Creek
Bathurst
Macquarie Plains
E. Hargreaves
Anderson's Creek
Melbourne
Ballarat
Bendigo
Sandhurst
New South Wales
Victoria
Europe
China
Transvaal
South African Republic
Witwatersand
Johannesburg
United States
N. C. Creed
Holy Moses
Colorado
Willow Creek
Creede
Cripple Creek
Bob” Womack
Poverty Gulch
Colorado Springs
Edward de la Vergne
T. F. Frisble
J. P. Grannis
Broken Box
Cripple Ereek
Eldorado
Mineral Hill
Winfield
Stratton
Dick” Hownston
As Sayers
Battle Mountain
Independence
Portland
John Harnan
Doyle
Burns
Harnan
British Columbia
Yukon
Minoo
Alaska
Klondike Fame Draws Rush Southward to American Lands
The fame of the Klondike region had become so strong that many hoped to hurry to the district. News soon expected could shift the rush from British territory toward American areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
A Pleased Exception at a Railway Restaurant
Travelers find a cheerful railway dining car breakfast in a southern town. quail on toast and fresh trout delight passersby as a jovial, rotund host eases worries with patient service. Diners praise the meal and memories, hailing the counter as a bright memory for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thies
Scott
Waldorf
Holland House
Boniface
Mighty bonnet mix up sparks kitchen confession
A brief Tid-Bits joke notes Brages apologizing for a bird gift mix up at home. He recalls bringing the bird home for a business thought and kissing the cook, admitting it was a mistake as his wife discovers the scene and the bonnet story spills from Briggs and Brages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigees
Brages
Briggs
Alexander
Diana
Ephesians
Bedlam
Amadeon
Minnermons
Thales
Parrhastun
Appelles
Indigo Onc e Was The Devils Dye
Indicate the dye Indigo was used in ancient Egypt and India and later spread in Europe. The article traces indigo cultivation in Bengal and Behar, describes two yearly crops, the extraction process from Indigofera, and the transformation of indican into indigo through fermentation and oxidation, noting historical prohibitions and a multi million dollar trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science News
Egypt
India
Dioscorides
Pliny
Europe
Germany
Nuremberg
France
Colbert
Nature
South America
West Indies
Spain
Bengal
Behar
Mrs Grover Cleveland A Model American Virtue
A Times Herald tribute extols Frances Cleveland as a refined hostess and faithful partner to Grover Cleveland. It lauds her fearlessness, moral conviction, and natural elegance, placing her among iconic presidential spouses. The piece celebrates her quiet strength and public affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Washington
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Abieall Adams
Madison
Polk
Cleveland
White House
Republic
Frances Cleveland
Paul Opposed at Ephesus with Craft Priests Clash
Sunday School lesson on Acts chapter 19 recounts Paul in Ephesus facing Demetrius and the craft guild over Diana worship. The riot in the theater tests early church courage, while noting Paul’s ongoing mission to establish local congregations under apostolic oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Corinth
Europe
Asia
Priseia
Aquila
Aegean Sea
Ephesus
Caesarea
Jerusalem
Calatia
Phrygia
Apollos
Jesus
Apostle
Macedonia
Achaia
Philippi
Berea
Thessalonica
Athens
Rome
Timothy
Erastus
Diana
Asia Minor
Demetrius
Christ
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Santa Clara
San Diego
Hesanaga
Ensanada
Rancho Real del Cantifio
Amalgamated Copper Plate
Scott Stratton
Detroit Prep
Bill
Puck
Lts
Times-Herald
J. E. Gilbert, D. D
LL. D
American Society of Religious Education
Tabernacle of the
Wilderness
Tim
Shim
Onealpherus
Ephoeus
Antioch
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Iso
Centaur Company
Chas. H. Fletcher
Egmon
Directory of Wholesale and Retail
F. Santee
Spruce
Athletic and Daily Papers
Reisman & Solomon
Wyoming Ave
C. M. Florey
S. A. Crosby, i Lackawanna Ave
the Scranton Bedding Co
Lackawanna
Brewers
Robinson
Bonn
Mina
Cedar
Parker
City
Franklin
Bittenbender & Co
Spruce Street
Boots and Shoes
Ldemith Grose
Odman's Shoe Store
Radin ‘Bros
Penn
Scranton Candy Co
Ingalls
J. Boott
Simwell, V. A
Linden
Blume, Wm. & Son
Caterer
Huntington
D. C
Rupprecht, Louis
Penn Ave
J. P. Fiore
Williams, J. D. & Bron
Lacka
Bnook, 5. M
Olyphant
Crockery and Glassware
Harding, J. L
Cary's Dining Room
Lackawanna Avenue
Ell & Hesie Lackawan Rely & Pru Bho
Kresky
Main
ceGarrah & Thomas
Rents
Linden & Wash
Avis
G. W
Oer
Peckville
Avies
John J
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Fine Merchant Tailoring
W. Rroberts
Matty J. Davia
Eric Andrew
Main Ave
Clark, GR. & Co
T. H. Watts Co
Lidhae Biscock
Branulla
Union House
Wuasrruns
Connell
PAS
Ane T. J. & Co
Jeel
General Merchandise
Osterhout, N. P
W. Market
Idan, Ja Olyphant
Persea
Geagter & Forsyth
B. B. Houser
N. Main Avenue
Arlington
Grimes & Flannery
Spruce and Franklin
Beranion House
Depot
House
Wm. Hay
N. T. Link
Williams, Samuel
Keller
Luther
Scranton Dairy Co
Penn and Linden
Stone Bros
Millimer
Scranton Supply and Mach. Co
K. Walsh
Owens Broas
Adams Ave
PANTS
Great Atlantic
3 Pants Co
Lackawana Ave
Paints and Supplies
Jiencke & McKee
Winke
J. C
Green
Joseph
Stelle
J, Lawrence
Cramer
Lackawanna Ave
Howley, P. F
M. F
Horatio N. Patrick
Beranton Rubber Stamp Co
National Roofing Co
J._A. Barron
Lackaw
Pricebure
G. MH. Morris
Grand Union Tea Co
Matin
Rudder Goode
Benjamin & Benjamin
Franklin Ang Pruce
Raub
A.rk
Campet Laver
C. H. Hazlett
Wall Paper
Ford, W. M
Rogers, A. E
Waleh
Edward J
Wike and Wikre Rope
Washburn & Moon
Mabi
Mfg Co
Frankly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!