First Automobile Forged From Heron of Alexandria Shrine
The Washington Times notes Heron of Alexandria described a self moving shrine of Bacchus acting as a primitive vehicle. It used two driving wheels, a drum, rope, a lead weight, and sand to pull a conch, moving forward or circling as arranged, a precursor to modern slot machine mechanisms and the adage there is nothing new under the sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus
Heron of Alexandria
Heron
Patent Office
Thomas Eubank
Washington Times
Balloon voyage leads to insane asylum misadventure
A Detroit Free Press recounts a memoir where Colonel A Noel Blakeman recalls a balloon ascent over London that ended with anchors snagging in trees and a perilous descent. He jumps from the balloon, wanders to an inn, and recounts a bizarre chase ending in a hospital misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Noel Blakeman
London
Detroit Free Press
Virtues of light lunches in American work life
The piece argues that brisk midday meals aid American efficiency and alertness, contrasting with heavy European dining habits. It notes some observers see benefits in light lunches and suggests the trend toward a lighter noon meal with a larger evening meal may reflect an evolving, potentially healthier dietary pattern across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Philadelphia
The Grocer Bill and a Surprise Payment
A stubborn six month old grocer debt prompts a long bill. The customer, while surprised by the total, agrees to pay by check and notes the bill is only about half his expected amount. Also referenced is Ptolemy Philopater’s yacht Thalamegon and a cooking tip for mutton chops to set albumen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Ptolemy Philopater
Venus
Bacchus
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Longstanding Sores
A reader from Yankeetown Indiana praises DeWitts Witch Hazel salve for a leg sore lasting thirty years. He used many remedies before finding relief with this product, noting it also heals skin problems and piles. warns against counterfeits sold at Bell's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HeWitt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
DeWitt
Bell's Pharmacy
Cooking Hints and Social Scene at a Dancing Assembly
Practical kitchen tips cover boiling apples in cider simmering cocoa milk and testing frying fat with a potato. A social vignette follows about a handsome young matron entering a formal dance where she responds to critics with wit, recalling a scene from Lippincott's Magazine.
Judge Quips In Court Lifts Athletic Rivalry To Laughs
In a New York Times vignette Judge Joseph Aspinall, known as a humorist, quizzes Assistant District Attorney Martin W. Littleton about athletic terms while riffing on a “paper chase.” The exchange ends with the judge greeting and a light, witty tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aspinall
Martin W. Littleton
Martin
Cannon
Mr. Littleton
Greenburcks
New York Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sishmen
An i Insane Asylum
Michigan
Samuel
John
Waal
Mary
Washington Post. Seuss
Kansas City Star
Atchison Globe
Professional Directory
FF. Ryan
Law 46
Church Street
Lucson, Arizona
W. Jd. Kirkpatrick
West Pennington St
Tucson, Avizon
Ww. JI. Osborn
C Ball
Pioneer Historical Society
Congress Street
Tuscon, Arizona
WM. G. Loppentabin
Stalla. m
Todp
Hrove Avenue
Tucson
Arizona
Odermatt
A. C
Congress St
Opticians
H.A. Schell
F.schurmann
Optician
Edmund F. Burton
Cook County Hospital
Chicagl
Y. Pennington
Tod P. m
Norway
University Heights
A.ji.gould,m
North Atene Ave
N. H. Matas
Tito L2a.m
Ltodand
Pom Pennington Street
Court Hoare Tuccoon
Arzona
Mark Ji. Rodgers
Firizona Lodge No
A.oo
U. W
Meetain
O.U W
Frame Ree Altman
M.W
Thomas Conlon
Firizona Commandary No
Knights Templar
John Gardiner
E.C
J. Rosk Ruge
E Tugson Ighapter No
Webiroyal
Masons
Masonic Hall
Geo. Shand
Rads Roskruge
Tugson Lodge
B. P.O. Elas
T.mo
Kirt L. Hart
E.R. W
Clack
Tugson Lodge No. 4
A. Mm
Ted Ague
Geoff. Kohler
G. J. Robe Ruge
Paddy
Phoenix
R. D. Woodell
India
Dr. King
Seton Health
Crs Retting Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
Ptolemy's
The
Cincinnati
Sete Adgide
State
Ohio
Davy P
Enquire
Daily Enquirer Entitie
Cincinnati Enquirer
AM Estes
Enquirer Profitsharing Bureau
Ifia
Texas
el Paso
Mt Louis
Shreveport
New Orleans
Curtis
Pase
P. Turner
J. V. Elmore
Bridget
Pat
Bridge
Philadelphia Times
Southern Pacific Co
St. Louis
Finnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Washington
New
Pullman Palace
Orleans
Southern Pacifica Company
C. M. Burkhalter
D. F
P. A
M. O. Bicknell
Ger
R. Lowrie
F. B. Morte Gen'l P. &T. New Inligent
Mammoth
Wm. Neal
Colum
Russell
Sheldon
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!