The Grip Germ Goes On a Wild National Joke
A humorous, voice-driven tale recalls a patient’s bout with the grip, mixing mock medical jargon and satire about germs from abroad. The narrator jokes about Russians, Japs, and a chaotic household as a doctor explains the “grip” is the sole disease with every symptom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suy
Russii
Kuropatkin
Nhce
Mediest
Oblangeum
Grip
Tryjec
Interior Department
St. Poetaraburg
Manchuria
Oyann Jost
Weill
Doc
Colorado Madura
Carolina Perfecto
Peter
Remedion
Paul Taylor
Clive
Worst Class of Burglars and a Cure for the Grip
A fragmentary image of early 20th century crime and medicine. The piece mentions drinks of whisky and quinine as a grip cure and quotes a Liverpool chief constable on evolving criminals. It argues education can sharpen criminal instincts and praises moral as well as intellectual training for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Jiu-Jitou
GW. Dillingham Co
Liverpool
Bill Syke
Raffles
Barber Shaves Court Stenographer in Kentucky Tale
A talkative young court stenographer visits a remote Kentucky mountain town. He asks for a barber, learns there is none, and gets shaved by Uncle Joe the cobbler. Conversation turns to murders and killings as the barber probes the local fatalism and recalls a recent death in the Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Mountains
Joe
Not So Darned Funny Col Knox Speaks At Banquet
Col Armory Knox of Texas, noted border ranger, addressed a banquet for the Democrate of Hropk wn at a paper launch. He pledged brains for the paper and money from Bowlas, then told a story about Mark Twain and a village recital, remarking that Twain was “not darned funny.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Armory Knox
Texas
Border Ranger
Guy. Douglas
Hrockton
Donyglaw
Calmel i
Democrate
Davin
Moston
Mark Pwaly
Music
Mintute
Tramant Tenple
Joseph Cook
Mark
A Rhine and Moselle Vintage Guide Through Abrthal
A travelogue describes the Rhine valley around Re Marken to Altenahr with vivid notes on vintners, Apollinaris water, and the Apollinariskirche. It highlights Ahr Weller, Walporzheim, Marien, Derogu, Lochmilile, May sohoss, Altenabr, and Altenahr, detailing terrace vineyards, unique rock ledges, and the bustle of grape gathering. The Moselle section from Remagen to Cochem praises the river scenery, wine trade towns, and gondola-like boat travel, noting the wine trade’s scale and the bustling hotels during vintage season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhine
Ahr
Re- Macon & Center
Re- Macon
Apollinariskirche
Hotterdam
St. Apollinaria
Abrthal
Ahr Weller
Re Marken
Altenahr
Abrweiler
Walporzheim
Marien
Marienthal
Villague
Derogu
Itech
Lochmilile
May Sohoss
Tock Hwa Teen Oatianrig
Maer Atteteh
Germany
Altenabr
Remagen
Coblenz
Cochem
Moselle
Hobson
Hurncatic
Wongorohr
Tarte Castle
Lille
Pluawura
Elvole
Inventor Theory Argues Invention as Evolution
At a Milwaukee talk before the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Mr. Prindle argued invention evolves from known forms and can be aided by reasoning. He cited Edison and three examples, including automatic valve gear by Hankrey Potter, a calculating cal- logograph, and a golf-binding harvester knot mechanism. He demonstrated finger motions to show how simple mechanisms can solve complex tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prindlé
Piper
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Milwaniker
Wis
Prindie
Edison
Hankrey Potter
United States
Mr. Prindle
Elopement Scandal Haunted Family In Chieana Daily News
The article reports a disreputable elopement between Liviawulerat and Misa Nourteh with their coachman Mildred-Well, stirring family disgrace. Thuy faced critique for not hiring a Chaub Fouy-Chieana Daily News coverage follows the social fallout and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liviawulerat
Misa Nourteh
Mildred
Serven Choe
Thuy
Chaub Fouy
Chieana Daily News
Whimsy Words From A Ragged Clip
Fragmentary OCR hints at names and places, a puzzle of phrases and slang. Readable bits mention WHKM positions and a sponge remark, with scattered references to Hine Spangne and Beuthwuk implying a local column or gossip note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hine
Spangne
Adl Wauleew Beuthwuk
Animals Doctor Themselves Hidden Healings From Nature
A fragmented antique piece describes animals treating fever by hiding in dark icy spots and drinking water. It notes dogs losing appetite seek purgatives and emetics, while a seal uses careful herbs. The text mentions chewing leaves as a remedy and hints at a self administered care approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiale Alves
Himelf
American Sewing Machines and Industry Spread Worldwide
The article describes American sewing machines filling markets globally. It notes diverse uses from bootie eel shi to carpeting and drapery work. It also mentions various machine models and accessories, including beds and caddy gear, with limited production for some items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonla
Dali
Also Mentioned on This Page
Biehtt
Gebbler-Barber
Dave
Mark Twain
Ender Thal
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!