Global wanderer arrives in St Louis and other 1911 headlines
A burst of reports covers a Bulgarian professor finishing a world walk in St Louis, a Morroccan naval promotion to vice admiral, Roosevelt backing Tokyo 1912 exposition, a Iowa tornado fatality, Chicago party HQ for Hughes, a Texas cloudburst, and drownings in Uganda. Also notes kidnap fears, famine relief, bucket shop law, Bowdoin professor death, Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw’s divorce talks, battleship reviews, Oregon Express wreck deaths, Venezuela exporter death, Memphis homicide, El Paso murder, LEL expansion, prison sentence for Ann Darbinger, dam break flooding Wis, Supreme Court case against American Tobacco, Paris sweatshop reform, and Oklahoma House turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vidin
Bulgaria
H. M. Nikoloff
St Louis
Joseph Tillbert
Roosevelt
Tokio
Albia
Iowa
J. M. Taylor
Governor Hughes
New York
Chicago
National Hughes League
Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw
Harry Kendall Thaw
Yrampton Roads
Southern Pacific
Pinale
Eduardo de Bianzo
Venezuela
New Yok City
Bessie de Lason
Memphis
Ten
Monioce Markell
Oklahoma
el Paso
Texas
JF Mitchim
el Paso Cvening News
Harkell
International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
South America
Panama
Ashland
Wis
Supreme Court
American Tobacco Company
France
Paris
House
Murray
Alphabet Bite at Civil Service
A young Black man applied at the Washington civil service offices to take an examination. When asked his state, he declared Alabama as the first state in the union alphabetically, signaling pride in his birthplace despite the clerical joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Washington
New York
Alabama
Scotchmen complete 2450 mile Seattle to Chicago walk
William Jackson and R T Ilay arrived in Chicago within hours of the 90 day limit to win a 1500 dollar prize from the Seattle Athletic Club. They started with five dollars and earned their way forward, wearing Mayer shoes famed for durability during the 2150 mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jackson
R. T Ilay
Seattle
Chicago
Seattle Athletic Club
Jackson
Hay
Mayer
Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee
Cuticura Remedy Recounts Severe Eczema Cure
A Virginia father's testimonial from 1906 describes his infant daughter nearly skinless with oozing eczema. Two doctors treated her, silk wraps and pillows used for months. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she recovered and showed no symptoms by age three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J Smith
Durmid
Changed Conditions Poet to farmer-See
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution depicts a farmer and a poet discussing a promising prospect in rolling fields while a mule and dialect confusion supply comic contrast. The scene centers on farm life and the rustic voice of rural labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Easy Shoes and Comfort
In a Pinch use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE powder for painful smarting feet and growing nails. It eases sweating feet and makes new shoes comfortable. Sold by all druggists 2b. Free trial package offer from A. S. Olmstead Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
A. S. Olmated
le Roy
N. Y
Conquer by Cheerfulness Quote Inspires Courage and Faith
A short excerpt credits Kendrick with a maxim on preserving cheerfulness, noting life’s sunshine and pleasures rise to cheerful heights for those with courage and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Tillman on temper and truth at Washington banquet
Senator Tillman humorously defended outspoken methods at a Washington banquet. He warned that calmness can mask mistrust and hypocrisy, recalling a South Carolina deacon advising restraint and a soft answer, even when challenged or commanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Washington
South Carolina
PoLite Car Talk Sparks Snub Over Seat Etiquette
In a playful exchange a speaker recalls telling a woman to take a car seat because she was older, defending the politest gesture he could offer. The banter centers on seat etiquette and perceived snub in a memory shared between acquaintances.
Pettit's Eye Salve Advertises For Common Sore Eyes
If you have common sore eyes or blurred vision Pettit's Exe Salve offers relief. The ad notes a price of 25 cents and mentions availability at all druggists and Howard Bros in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
H. Fletcher
Pettit
Gista
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Fepine not the disappointments of today
An aphorism reflects on the idea that current setbacks may later become blessings urging patience and perspective. The line attributes wisdom to a historical figure, though the attribution appears altered in spelling. The message emphasizes hope and resilience amid challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fepine
Thomas A Kempils
Teething Syrup Marketed for Children Pain Relief
An old ad-like fragment touts a soothing teething syrup for children, claiming gum softening relief and wind heeling properties. It advertises a 35 cent bottle, noting its claimed cure and pain reduction benefits.
Wise women win rights without loud talking
A concise remark highlights women achieving rights through action rather than rhetoric, underscoring quiet progress by female leaders and communities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wichita Falls
Walter Hook
Ripley
Ohio
Hook
Stalph McCabe
Chester McCormick
Usoga
Uganda
British East Africa
Hughes
Cassidy
Leslie A Lee
Bowdoin College
Hig
Labrador
Portland
Ann Darbinger
Sharon
Ance
Hell
Dhevipe
Ana
Elda
Chas. Hi. Fletcher
J. W. Dinsdale
Alexander B. Mintle
Cleveland
J. S. Alexander
Omaha
Neb
J. A. McClellan
J. W. Allen
St. Louis
Pr. GC
H. Glidden
St. Paul, Minn
H. D. Benner
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Centaur Company
Murnay Street
CTV
Peolie
Han
W.L. Douglas
WL. Douglas
Every Who
L. EI Ga Lan
Mrocktou
Veletsi Aeclusseciy
Ower
Ternet
AJ Tower CO
Boston
Aah
Howard E. Burton
Golo
Lyorfnstant
Droggien
Rample Bree
Addresa
Anakesgis
Tribune Hidg
Samuel Edwin Jott
Manumaceuit
Karmentia
Thompson
Salt Lake City
Caine
Sje 59Th St
New York City
Louis
Denver
Parker
SV Lldo
Morris
Yon Ston
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!