Fragmented miscellany from a bygone era on science and strange tales
A sanitized scan of varied notes covers topics from natural oddities to ancient scripts and travel lore. It cites a white quail shot in Florida, deep sea sounding near Alaska, a 75 year old mother giving birth, frog farming in California, and Madagascar travelers. It mentions railways in Sweden, Newfoundland to New York parish life, and a New Hampshire snuff trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Telesphorus
Wyoming
Beanpre
St Raymond
Providence
Quebec
Keee A
Chorrapongi
Assan
W.W. Thomas
Sweden
Norway
Newark
N. J
M. D. Cartwright
Ripley
Herr B Masciia
Moravia
Connecticut
Hartford
W. C. Sterling & Son
Monroe
Mich
Buenos Ayres
South America
Cadmus
Greece
Crete
Archaes
Trinity
New York City
New Hampshire
New York
Houston Street
Kentucky
Carroll County
England
O. Hine
London
Bombay
Brindisi
Great Britain
India
Bamas
Contra Costa County
Cal Je
San Francisco
Oakland
Madagascar
Creeton
Missouri
Hardin County
Irs
Devil's Own Mine In Chantaboon Described In Siam Free Press
A Siam Free Press writer recounts legends of a elusive gold mine in Chantaboon province. Villagers recall a four-elephant expedition fifty years ago, naked certainty of mining, and rumors that those who seek it never return. The tale includes jungle perils, tiger and elephant tracks, a perilous barefoot ascent, and a narrow January to March travel window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantaboon
Siam Free Press
Triet
Hereth
Nightmare Portrait and the Value of Longevity Insurance
A fragment from a periodical discusses eerie portrait effects and the lasting impression of two girls photographed in a studio, contrasted with a note on insurance for the chronically ill. It includes a witty anecdote about an earl mistaken for a servant and a doctor’s departure as patients leave.
Eminent Lady Doctors Featured in Newark Ads
An 19th century promotional page extols Mrs. De. Harkey Adams and Dr. W. T. Adams of Newark Ohio, praising medical lectures and eye care services. It claims success in chronic eye trouble, catarrh, and other ailments, offers mail treatment, and urges women to seek expert care from these physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Hakkry Adams
Mer Jarjer
Indiem of
Armerioa
Germany
Fruvor
Ergiind
de. Harkey Adams
WM Golreath
Hareos Adame
Benny Diarsies
W. T. Adams
Adams
Lalleaby
Pinu
Halseth
Adamses
W. 1
Peru
Mra
Markey Adams
Harkey Adas
Ohio
DK. Harkey Adams
The Captain's War Stories Full of Laughter and Loss
A veteran captain recalls two war stories from a Virginia outpost near Salem. One tale features a keg of Kentucky whiskey and a clever, long-distance theft by sleeping soldiers, while the other recounts a sharpshooter encounter and a fatal Yankee casualty behind a rail fence. The crowd reacts with silence and a sharp confession from a sharpshooter who survives. A second piece reflects on the religion of literary men, arguing writers often lack church attendance yet possess deep human sympathy and moral concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Virginia
John Barleycorn
Kentucky
Euerandy
Rainkwoll
New England
Janes Payn
Cornhill Magazine
Aihea Ion Odus
Corean Culture From A London Times View
A London Times summary portrays Corea as a blend of Chinese and Japanese traits with unique customs. It notes housing warmed by an extensive furnace system, hearty eating habits, abundant wildlife, and curious road markers bearing Chang Sun imagery. Education emphasizes exams and poetry. Ancestor worship and royal sacredness shape daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Beil
Corea
Chang-Sun
Qoresn
Corean
Tsengtsong-tai-lung
Hanging Pictures Guide for Proper Display in Rooms
Advice on picture hanging emphasizes low placement to reduce room height, avoiding colored works in dim hallways, preferring strong black and white images in such areas, using two nails or wire cords for safety, matching cords to wall color, and layering with care. It notes wall patterns should be muted and centers near eye level, with tones like rich yellow brown or leather tan for frames.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emerson
Neb
Hay
Palatka
Fla
Mexico
Alaska
Flass Pigaty
Juliet
Olara
Baltimore Telegram
The
Kate Fields Washington
Dr. Harkey Adams
W.T Adams
Daarkey Anas
Church & CO
Bargain Shoe House
Niil Shen
Sinter
Willimantic Thread Co
Willimantic
Conn
EMS. Comstock
John Sorenslw & CO
Ravenna, Ohio
Meridian Street
Main
J. Sorensen & CO
Colorado
Morton
Denver
Baste
Harper's
Magazine
Tees
Fea
China
Opice
Palmyra
Massillon
Youngstown
Erie Depot
Rislon
Taylor Grocery
J. Andrie
G. P. Heimes
G. P. Welmes, Tbeyowsa, Ow
Firrst Parrowar Bank OF
Ravarea
Ravenna
U.S
U. S
C. A. Rrep
Wanner Hotcoms
Ws. H. Brxpe
H. Carnavan
Teller
Splers
Ysician
H. Griffin
Odice
First National Bank
M. A. King
Gary
Insurance
Ay Sox
Mae Gry
Dor Cole & Douthitt
LAW
Dussel
Torney
Sotany
Rene
Fenston
Foretg
Ee Boars Notary Public
Uitice 7
Piock
Second National Bank
Hanselman
Ttorney
I. T. Siddall
Phoniz Block
Raves
Harry L. Beatty
Ttorney AT Law
Sutary Porl Ofice
Room 1
Rididia Block
Ussay
C. S. Leonard, M. D
EMPiEw_SLOCK
Ud Wilant
Aaid
Plivaiso
Seid
Theron
Gould
J. H. Nicwolls
COAL
Seelus
Morgan
W.l.douglas
Roy Dongol
W. L. Douglas
Pete Art
Monsey
Chalfant
the Merchant Tailors
Sealen
Buns & CO
Comenealow
Munn & Co
Washington
C.a.snow& CO
Wamkingtom
E. C. Belding
Hilok' Cure
Shiloh
Vitalize
Ss Iloh
Heveron
Brick & Tile
Mlebale
Mel Hamsiary Co
Rochester
Teleeraph
Msi
Ingraeef
Anton Ty Ss
Erry
al Pas Sd
Telerana Aa Sootra
Aioe
Carters
Anii
Sant By Medicine CO
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!