Drunken Captain and Crew On Jersey Belle Cargo
A sailor named George Washington Hangs and the crew aboard the Jersey Belle smuggle pine lumber to Newborne. Captain Wales, recovering from a heavy night, confronts a drinking problem as Bangs the cook is dismissed for drunkenness after a hazardous elder liquor incident. The voyage reveals a strange encounter with a mysterious old man promising “real good cider.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Jersey
Mr. Bowen
Captain Wales
Belleport
George
Mr. Brown
North Carolina
Bangs
Cap'n
Wales
Cider Tasting Sparks Sailors’ Strange Talk
A one eyed older man aboard discusses building a country church and offers North Carolina cider. The captain recalls his own cider, hints at elder from crabapple with strong effects, and tests curiosity with a sample that inflames the mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Jerwwy
North Carolina
Forge
North Carelina
Catenin
Carolvenls
Mr. Hooker
Private Capacity of Dictionary Birdy Wins Reward
Sir George Nirdweed, an eighty one year old, once faced the Plymouth dock for a juvenile fight as pupil of a city school. He earned note for valor after seizing a rival club, wrist injuries, and arrest by police. Mayor General Dunsterville read the case and fined him, then later the mayor rewarded Birdy for his courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nirdweed
England
Plymouth
Birdy
Jeader
General Dunsterville
Birdwood
Bo Lo
Five Year Old Eases Tensions With Simple Wisdom
A North Woodward area child, Margaret, overheard a heated argument between her parents. She approached them and urged her mother to ignore her father’s complaints and avoid upsetting mamma, offering a tender, hopeful moment amid the domestic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
North Woodward
Elwaye
Hank Jerkine Buys railroad for 8.60 in Springfield Tale
Ed V. Williams recalls Hank Jerkine a shrewd trader who bought up the railroad for 8.60 and ten miles of track in early Springfield history. The tale ends with Hank jailed for a fake deal while trainmen face 30 days for obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed V. Williams
North Springfield
Hank Jerkine
Hank
Springeld
Straner
Fesl
Smillonaire
Springfield Republican
Today's Diaphanous Clothes Commentary
Lealie's Weekly notes the fashion backlash in English papers over scanty dress, comparing modern women to grandmothers and 19th century heroines. It cites Jeremiah’s misquoted warning and references Austen, Brontë, and Gainsborough era attire to argue on social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah
Jane Austen
Hronte
Mulock
Reynolds
Gainsborough
Romney
Lawrence
Lealie’s Weekly
Ancient Motel and the George Botus Tale of an Old Inn
The George, a lead for England for over four centuries, is to be sold by Bibetlon. An inn dating to 1506 sits in a busy street near Reading with a single shield above the arched entrance. Once owned by Henry Neville senior, the establishment holds a lively history tied to the Abbot of Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Botus
England
George
Businege
Reading
Reading Wishen
Pabliania
Hanry Neville
Marvel at Engines’ Size Without Seeing Huge Locomotives
The article describes Americo built locomotives for the Virginia railroad with immense mass. Each engine without a tender equals two heavy weights, while the tender weighs about 100 tons and carries double the engine weight and triple the water of the largest British express tender. The engines exceed our largest engine and tender in length, have a boiler barrel about twice as large, and include two cylinders and four pairs of driving wheels plus end wheels. They develop nearly five thousand horsepower, enough to drive an ocean liner, with furnaces consuming four tons of coal per hour under full load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americo
Virgiolen
London
Green Light Signals Clear Track On Train Ride
The scene describes a train cab lit by firelight. A fireman tends the grate while the engine moves toward a green signal. The narrator notes distant colored lights and a freeman’s shout about track clearance and speed, attributing the moment to Joseph Husband in the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freman
Joseph Husband
Atlantic
Perforated Slate Rail Method Aims Longer Rail Life
In Gothenburg Sweden a method to increase rail life and reduce wear uses narrow slate perforating the web of street car rails. The filler can be horizontal or inclined, smoothing head wear and bridging the slot space. Popular Mechanics notes successful trials in rigid foundations with concrete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gothenburg
Sweden
Abolition of Grade Crossings Efforts By Pennsylvanias Company
The article notes the Pennsylvanias company reports one year abatements totaling 1 052 grade crossings removed at a cost of 1 094 or an average per crossing higher than the national average. It contrasts with other roads that show fewer crossings eliminated and lower per crossing costs, implying varying progress and financial effort in the broader program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvanis Company
Ptee
Lng
Steel Business Gear To Be Built In Algona
A steel goods facility is planned in Algona to support railroad operations. The project will provide typewriter, weather office, and signaling equipment. Officials say Maricare will oversee the venture and shipments will aid transit infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng Bullt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opal
Bane and
Hn Deere Wagons
Dain Sr, Si
Cyanes Aidenick Morspenn
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Orden
Jesse B. Budd
Pres
LD. Tanner
V-Frea
Dick Rey
Secy-Treas
Big Piney Mercantile Co
Big Piney, Wyoming
Peter Schuttler
Deering
Bon Ton Restaurant
The
O.3. L
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Meale
Kemmerer Soda Bottling Factory
Earnebt W. Holmes
F. D. Fagount & Sons
J. E. Irvine
the Kemmerer Steam Laundry
Lin
the Kemmerer Hotel Cafe
Hotel Kemmerer
Tom Ming
Prop'r
Hotel
Rogers
Cha & Chapin
Toprietore
F. H. Chapin
Mer
Daily Story Pub
Engilah
Marvel AT
Britleh
Amari
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!