Deacon Trowbridge Led Piety During Smallpox Epidemic
This 19th century tale from Sheboygan Falls recounts Deacon William Trowbridge who halted services to nurse the ill, then resumed after the crisis. His selfless example spurred neighbors to fund, feed, and care for the stricken, with many following his lead despite the danger. The story ends as he joins a drummer to form a military company for the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trowbridge
Sheboygan Falls
Deacon Trowbridge
Sumter
Trowbridge
Baptist Church
Nathan
Poundine
Nathan Cole
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
J. A. Watrous
Chicago Times-Herald
Booths Humorous Side Revealed In Rare Verse
The Great Tragedian Booth is described as cheerful by close friends. A printed rhyming epistle, accompanying his engraved portrait, shows his playful humor and self deprecating tone as he jokes about friends, art, and the New Year.
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Booth
Dane
Dean H
Hutton
Rome
Epwith Booth
Lawrence Hutton
Harper's Magazine
Shreveport Market Prices January 21 1898 Local Quotations
General local market report from Shreveport lists prices for corn, breadstuffs, coffee, sugar, tobacco, canned goods, meats, and farm supplies. Included are ranges for cotton grades, lard, bacon, flour, tea, molasses, onions, beans, potatoes, cabbage, bagging, twine, and various hardware items with quoted per unit or per bushel figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sear Mnaieke
ABC
Tie
New Louisiana
Lée
Arkansas
Texas
Cssresee Ees
The Bulldog Myth of Stupidity Reconsidered
A defense of the bulldog, arguing against the view that the breed is stupid or ferocious. Cites Stonehenge, described as a leading canine scientist, noting the bulldog’s relatively large brain and steadfast affection, challenging popular misperceptions from writers and illustrators.
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Stonehenge
Belated Convict and Theatre Revolving Stage Tale
A humorous slice contrasts a belated convict claiming a missed train with a remark about a Munich Court theater stage that revolves. The revolving stage is described as a quarter circle in view, enabling a full scene change in about 11 seconds by rotating to the next quarter.
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Montreal
Harlem
Court
Munich
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Baroness K
London
General Local Market
Cotto
Shreveport Market
Beaver
Daszen
Kelly
Texas Street
Cooper’s Atable
Alex Watson
Fred Williams
Thos. D. McMichael
Mansfield
Louisiana
Dog
Ted I
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