The Hand of Buddha Mystery Box and a Cursed Serpent
A narrator recalls a studio encounter over an ivory hand carved box given by a Chinese merchant. The box releases a deadly serpent that kills Lawrence, while the narrator fights the creature and vows vengeance for past wrongs connected to the box and its warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tory
Clarissa Piachkie
John Lawrence
China
Sheen
Miss Farnhant
Atay
Farnam Imus
Flo
van Ping
Lother
Tarkerson
Cuba
Wim
Alfea
Chea
Ena
Tibet
van Jag
Budba
Lawrence
Lia
Dan
Lis
Bud Henry
BECP SEA LIFE Light and depth in ocean mysteries
Scientists debate how light affects life at depth and why some deep sea animals lack eyes while others have large eyes. Colors vary beyond orange red and many submarine mountains host shells that attract carnivores. Crabs and codfish show shell cracking and meat extraction patterns forming shell mounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ail
Shipwrecks and ash eat crew remains, claim from papers
A fragment from the St Louis Post Dispatch states that ships sinking at sea are eaten by ash, preserving only petal portions while all crew bones vanish within days, reflecting a dramatic boreal shellfish theory about ocean depths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wagner’s Early Sonata and Publisher Schemes
The fragment recounts Wagner as a young composer selling two early sonatas, clashing with a publisher over unsold copies, and the stapled inflation of returns. It also touches on Corfu’s land laws, a quip on salesmanship, and notes on taste and smell research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Fragmentary notes on early voyages and pre colon era
The text hints at historic survey findings about early exploration and settlement patterns across a landmass, noting divisions between eastern and western regions before a major voyage. It mentions unidentified periods and peoples, with unclear terms and garbled phrases about ancient networks and prior cultural stages.
Nature's Work Inspires Perpetual Pleasure
A fragment reflecting on nature's continuous creation of scenes and beauty, suggesting it is designed for human delight and appreciation as an enduring principle. The text cites Nurshkin's idea of nature's constant production of pictures and splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
lNushkin
Considerate remark quoted from Cleveland Plain Dealer
The note presents a fragmentary quote about a young man and an insured beard tied to a daughter, with a terse exchange about respect. It shifts to a literary fragment mentioning creation, growth, and figures named Victor and Hugo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland- Plain Dealer
Not Satisfied Farmer Expands Wealth with I H C Machinery
A farm owner touts extra prosperity gained by adopting S H C hay baler and other equipment. He claims the machines improve field size and home life, offering time for study and lawn care while boosting market opportunities. He invites readers to contact an I H C agent for literature on farm implements.
The European Plan Cartoon Exchange
A comic exchange shows a landlord asking to add ten cents to a guest’s bill after she faints and a salesman explaining an errand boy sometimes breaks sets. The dialog humorously contrasts hospitality with shop floor mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
The Sultan’s Bride Mystery
A Turkish tale reports a groom choosing his wife from twelve Indies in white. With a minute on the clock and one smiling and one frowning, he weighs expressions to identify the bride. He finally points to the one he believes is the smile of welcome and succeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorfu
Ben
Indy
Indies
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buddha
Br American Pres Association
Hent Head
van Tou
Tinc
Lim Lecauge
Becp Sea Life
Collier’s
Touma
Lalti
New Fort Tigrald
Victor
Hugo
I.H. C
L F.C
International Harvester Company of America
Chicago
Gilad
Kokoma
Ind
Saye
Foley
de Kruif & Lubbers
Hucklen
A. Deibey, M. D
Orange City
Iowa
Co.de Bey
Vrije Hollander
H. J. van DE Waa
Geselschap
Drugatore
Fletcher
Foleys
Bia
Bright
van den Berg
Orange City, Owa
Castoria
de Kruif
Sam
A. Robinson
Detroit
Mich
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!