Mysterious J C B Personal Letter Leads to Kissed Reunion
Kathie Laurence finds a stamped letter for Portlander Page B Cushman and mails it. Years later at a Boston party Kathie meets Cushman, learns the sender’s kinship, and discovers the letter sparked a romance as Kathie and Cushman connect amid a joyful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathie Laurence
Commonwealth Avenue
B. Cushman
Portland
Kathe
Ko Wol
Cushian
J.C. B
J. C. BR
Hanks
Kathie
Cashman Cane
Bostonay
J. B
Joe Custinan Devine
Miso
Katherine
Elem Poge
Kivanor
Kleaner
Page B Cosbnan
Mage
Kathie Iid
Mr. Cushman
Eleanor
Anid
J. CB
Ste
Laurence Nive
Mer
Boston
Hlewner
Washington Street
Page
Ike
Pat
Bho
Elernor
Allied ships sunk by Sub U 35 Friday and Thursday
A brief wartime notice reports that 17 Allied ships were sunk by submarine U 35 with references to actions on upcoming Thursday and Friday, indicating ongoing naval losses and German submarine activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalebows
Sidewalk Market Near Williamsburg Bridge Draws Street Bargains
The New York Times notes a daily sidewalk market where the poor trade worn wardrobes for small sums. Four vendors offered frayed shirts, worn trousers, silk undergarments, and a fur liner coat, with buyers haggling from cents to a few dollars as police tolerate the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Whliamsburg Bridge
New York ‘Times
Lorman
Tns
Mystery Congress Clash Over Costs And War Plans
A fragmented report describes a congressman discussing high living costs and fiscal issues with a Wael Tngten correspondent. The dialogue touches on taxes, personal finances, and political tension as characters navigate a tense room, hinting at broader policy stakes and public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Fragmented reminiscence on early settlers and frontier trades
The text details decayed references to victims of Indians, skeletons near Portland and coastal sites, with mentions of forts, graves, and a Dead Sea metaphor. It shifts to notes about blacksmith studies at a university, detailing training in forge work, machinery, bolts, bars, and plowshares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennelunkport
U Fort Ereetet
Secont
Ewliners
Dend
Indian Place Names and Meanings in US States
The excerpt explains etymologies for several state names. It cites THinois as Indian word with French roots. Indigna is stated as Indian for Fish Weir. Minnesota is described as Sky-tinted water, Ohio as beautiful water, Wisconsin as rushing water. The piece also references Fatty Arbuckle and Idlehour. Wednesday is noted as a term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Page
Mr. Bradley
John
Bradley
Jack
New York
Salmon
St. Rennhvern
Elians
Ainto
Indy
D Cee Clothing Co
H. L. Rosenbloom
Mgr
E. Superior St
Fatty
Arbuckle
Idlehour
Adv
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!