Norway gains new monarchy after peaceful separation from Sweden
The Storthing voted Norway separate from Sweden and selected Prince Charles of Denmark as king Haakon VII. Norway aims to boost shipping and industry with consular independence and strong American-Norwegian ties through notable figures like Dr Fridtjof Nansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Storthing
Sweden
Charles
Denmark
Oscar
Bernadotte
Finland
Europe
Russia
Edward
England
Carl
Christian
Bernadottes
Charles XV
Oscar II
Haakon
United States
Fridtjof Nansen
Prince Charles
Dr. Nansen
London
Great Surgical Feat in Town Sparks Mock Trial
A town boasts of Dr Splinton as the most experienced surgeon. A skeptical man asks if he could set a broken egg, provoking a quip about skill proven on fragile measures.
The Making of Events and the Hammer and Anvil Metaphor
A fragmented meditation on life as a sequence of hammer blows and the anvils that endure. The lines contrast swift shock with steadfast bearing of fate, suggesting a shared human drama across the world.
Repeater's Tale Of A Young Irishman Refusing Marriage
A fragmentary record describes a young Irishman who complained about married life at nineteen and swore he would never marry again. The text notes his gentlemanly appearance and easy going temper as qualities suited to rule, with odd phrasing suggesting a satirical or reported anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swhen
Methuselah
Disinfected Barbers Advise Hygiene Standards
Consul-General Guenther of Frankfurt notes Germany leads in barber shop hygiene. municipal rules cover not only utensils and cosmetics but also procedures and sanitation practices locally. The report highlights stricter hygienic expectations for barber services amid public health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther
Frankfort
Coghlan Nearing Limit marks birthday at Navy Yard
Rear Admiral Coghlan commandant of the New York Navy Yard celebrated his sixty first birthday last Saturday. His desk bore sixty one American Beauty roses and he showed little awareness of his age as he paused at the yard entrance on a somber morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Coghlan
New York Navy Yard
Cronin
Copeny
Admiral Oghlan
Seine
German barber shop rules and naval retirement banter
A European city imposes strict barber shop standards including washrooms, clean tools, fresh napkins, and no skin diseases in clients. The text also records a light exchange about Admiral Coghlan’s age and retirement, while noting luxury tea called gold tip and its scarce harvest.
Not a Laughing Matter On Front Steps
An Englishman ascending the steps of a tall building is slapped by a passing young man in a cowboy style rush. The Englishman, startled, realizes the offender is a stranger. The encounter ends with awkward apologies and the mistaken impression of familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binh
Dobeg
Thane
Mr. Peta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ateros
Texas
National Live Stock Association
River
Secretary of Agriculture
Grail
Grould
Wear Commission
Awa
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Pa, Richards
HW. Newell
Gifford "Pinchot
King Haakon VII
Great Falls
Montana
Fias
Sas i Iz Areae Baa
Kampfe Brothers Manufacturers OF Star
Reade Street
New York City
Rie
Royal Family
Pension Buréau
Taber & Whitman CO
Warder Bld’g
Washington,d.c
Eagle. Tank Co
N. Green St
Chicago, St
Watson-Stillman Cary
Dey St
N. Y
THE
Gire Sewia Macnee Co
Cleveland, Ohio
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!