Today is the Day in World War I Chronicle
The article recounts a November 14 1914 update on Vosges fighting, Alpine troop movements, and stubborn frontlines amid French and German clashes. It notes high casualties, the stubborn siege at Saint Die and Ypres, and mentions Generals clinging to aging tactics. It also references Lord Roberts and Kitchener's wartime statements and Britain’s growing mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnow
Alpine
Tetede-Viola Hill
Marle-aux-Mines
Vosges
Landwehr
St. Die
Ypres
Contier
Annat
te-de-Viola
Warre
Eld
France
Fred Ich
Lord Roberts
Isis
Barl Kitchener
England
Notable Memoir Fragments From a Dramatized Night in History
A compendium of brief, fragmentary notes celebrates figures from ancient rulers to modern icons. It mentions Empress Theodora’s rise, Justinian’s wife’s influence, Thomas Parr’s legendary longevity, Nellie Bly’s globe circumnavigation, and a string of notable births in arts, science, and entertainment.
Home remedy for catarrh and deafness claims cure
An OCR fragment describes a home remedy for catarrh and catarrhal deafness, urging sufferers to prepare a formula with Farm ing Double Strength, hot water, and a dash of parmint to reduce middle ear inflammation and restore hearing. It advocates trial for those with nasal and ear symptoms, claiming dramatic relief and even restoration of hearing.
War of the States debate stirs historical column claims
A reader argues the 1861 63 conflict was not a secession or rebellion but a war between the states. The note cites Supreme Court volume 67 page 673 and quotes a Grant handwritten line about General Lee. The writer contends the era is misnamed and challenges prevailing World War Day by Day accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Rena C Keesling
San Jose
Kentuckian
Keesling
Lee
Grant
General Lee
Misconceptions About Regulation and Control in Utopian Thought
Fragmentary OCR from a 1934 Central Press piece discusses misconceptions about rigid state control and punishment. It references public figures and names and notes Carlyle’s impact in expressing awe at sudden revelations of vast silences and eternities. The text alludes to Plato’s Republic and imagined ordered governance by competent authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlye
New London Couple Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary
New London November 14 Fifty years ago on Sunday November 11 Harry McClellan a leading local merchant introduced Mary Bennett of Westfield New York to his friends as Wes Harry McClellan The couple have lived at 116 South Main Street and raised children while facing business challenges together At a family dinner November 11 1934 they celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with open house from two to four Mrs McClellan wore her mother’s wedding gown at the tea table and floral decorations abounded Neighbors friends and relatives visited from New London Mansfield Elyria Ashland and Cleveland for congratulations Also noted was Christmas play preparation by New London High School with Marjorie Peck directing and a cast including Irma Saxton Joanne Lawrence Florence Chandler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Harry McClellan
Mary Bennett
Westfield
N.Y
Wes Harry McClellan
South Main Street
McClellan
Secially
Wr. McClellan
MccClellan
Margaret McClellan
Richard A. Wmcclellan
Herman Gunn
Ashland
Elyria
G W. Buck
Cleverland
Nan and
Lill Chapman
Elizabeth
Florence Snurr
Wayne Mecklen
Emma King
Mansfield
Max Keiley
New London High School
Marjorie Peck
Jet Uy
Irma Saxton
Joanne Lawrence
Florence Chandler
Rasmussen brothers cross paths at church and family links
E GC Rasmussen, principal at New London High Schools, alerts from Janesville that his brother Harold Rasmussen has been ordained into the Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and will serve as assistant pastor at the Church of the Epiphany in Milwaukee. Harold, a St Olaf College and Northwest Theological Seminary graduate, marks a family milestone amid moves and visits in Ohio and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmussen
New London
Janesville
Wisc
Harold Rasmussen
Lutheran Church
Milwaukee
Church of the Ephiany
Wilwaukee
St Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Northwest Theological Seminary
Minneapolis
Inventions powering modern industry and energy use
The text notes that modern industrial civilization rests on inventions enabling use of energy sources previously untapped, especially coal, oil, and water power, transforming how society harnesses energy.
American girl threads five permits to stay in London
Betty Hamilton a 20 year old American brunette from Meadeville Pennsylvania came to London to join the Dorchester Hotel Follies. She earned five labor permits within months to work on films and stage productions with stars Douglas Fairbanks Leslie Howard Clive Brook and Toeplitz productions. Further permission from His Majesty's Department of Labor is expected as her career advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Betty Hamilton
Brubnette
Hollywood
Betty
Chicago
Meadeville
Penn
Thompson Brothers
le Touquet
Douglas Fairbanks
Leslie Howard
Clive Brook
Toeplitz Productions
His Majesty's Department of Labor
American Academy of Dramatic Art
New York
Ambitions to Return to United States Attract London Directors
The passage notes a woman in London drawing attention from British directors as she plans a US return. It mentions a Hollywood company testing her, with tests to be submitted to West Coast moguls. It contrasts intrinsic differences among men with wealth and power as outward signs of character and ability. Remember what you were at their age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Hollywood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clark Kinnaird
Mars
Saturn
Moon
Iret
Flavius Astinianus
Justinian
Petor
Rome
Constantinople
Justinians
Lis
Thomas Parr
Lod
Earl of Arundel
Charles
Parr
Catherine Milton
Nellie Bly
Elisabeth Cotrane
Fineas Fogg
Jules Verne
George Francis Train
Robert Fulton
Jacob Abbott
Robert Hitchens
Clauds Monet
Barbara Hutton Mdivani
Morton Downey
Radio Canals
Leo Bathland
Clayton Hamilton
Wilbur “Budd! Hulick
Radio Comedia
Richard
Dick"’ Powell
Cinemi
Texas
San Antonio
Galicia
Britain
Cyprus
Central Press Association
James Brittain
Simeon
Richard Knapp
Josias
Elbert Rowland
Casper
James Goodrich
Melchair
Percy Parnell
Balthazar
Theodore Hubbard
Joseph
Harlan McClaflin
Mary
Elizabeth Ward
Angel
Alice Ruth Rockefeller
Marjorie Fowdon
Ae Ryan Liet UU Lucya
R. J
Marian McMichael
R.N
American Airlines
Rex Beach
Marian Coe
Shaker Heights
A. W Fitch
J L Fuller
Cleveland
Ralph Geer
Twin Falls
Idaho
Geers
Gerald Fonden
New York City
J. H Sewell
Grace
Kirkersville
C.h.merthe & Co
Priscilla Top
Ivory
Eeru Shade
Scranton
Searfs
C.h.merthew Co
Berlin
Spree
Vinci
AL Lahiff
I. We
East Ave
Fishers
C.h.merther Co
Pocono
Swavel
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!