Crow Indian Steals Blackfeet White Racehorse for Crow Wealth
A Crow thief using a travois ladder sneaks into a Blackfeet camp at night to steal a prized white racehorse guarded by four watchers. He frees the horse, slashes the tether and escapes on a swift ride, earning tribal riches and fame for the Crow Nation. The tale appears in Julian Ralph’s Stories Told by Indians in St. Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackfeet
Plains
Hudson Bay Company
Idaho
White Horse
Frrom Julian Ralph
St. Nicholas
Engagement Ring Proposal Sparks Quiet Nod
In a concise exchange the man presented an engagement ring to the woman who simply nodded in response. The scene unfolds with a hushed impression as onlookers observe the moment.
Wife and Husband Spar Over Smoking Choice
A brief dialogue shows a wife calling cigar smoking a wicked waste and a husband replying that she should not smoke. The exchange ends with the wife exclaiming and asking for a match.
Patience bears bitter fruit yet sweet rewards
A compact note cites Rousseau on patience, stating that endurance feels harsh but yields rewarding outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousseau
The Dog Days In Ancient Times And Modern Beliefs
An exploration of dog days as a seasonal concept tied to the heliacal rising of Sirius. The article traces ancient and modern beliefs about when dog days begin and end, noting dates from July 3 to August 15, their durations, and the influence of Sirius on climate and health theories in various civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. G. Mason
Sutherland Bros
Washington
Iowa
United States
Sirius
Ippocrates
Chicago News
Giants in History and Lore Span Giants to Thunder Prophecy
The text recounts tall tales and measurements from Turner Thevet and ancient authors noting 10 to 16 foot giants across coasts of Brazil, China, and Europe. It cites John Middleton and Murphy giants, plus Leonard Digges's Prognostication Lverlasting linking weekdays to storms and deaths with a foreboding calendar of celestial signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Brazil
M. Thevet
France
America
Paris
Josephus
Pliny
Galiath
John Middleton
James J
Murphy
Charles Byrne
O'Brien
O’brien
Leonard Digges
Blazer name origin tied to Johns Cambridge crimson club
The term blazer began as the bright red uniform of the Lady Margaret Boat Club at St John’s Cambridge. Its scarlet color inspired the nickname and the word expanded to describe any bright or pale colored flannel jacket used for sports or seaside wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Margaret Boat Club
St. John’s College
Cambridge
London Standard
Windy’s race tips fail as bets and loans split
A Detroit Free Press item notes skepticism about Windy’s claimed sure bets. The tipster allegedly wouldn’t lend money to place wagers after predicting winning outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy
Detroit Free Press
Main Point of Hospital News in Cleveland Leader
Doctor informs patient of serious injuries from trolley accident but offers reassurance of recovery. A brief, lilting exchange captures a newspaper’s anxious tone and dating vernacular. The item reflects early 20th century medical and urban transit risks in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Man who hides religion may soon have none to find
A reflective aphorism suggests that concealing faith leads to its erasure, implying that secrecy erodes belief as scrutiny or exposure diminishes what remains. The statement underscores the tension between private belief and public display.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edmund D. Morrison
Avings Bank
Northwest Corner Square
Chas. Brown
Marbourg & Herrick
J. A. Marie
John McKkeone
Telephone
Robert Shields Telephone
McKeone & Shields
City Water Works
Milwaukee Tracks
M. Lombardo
Squar
Chamberlain
Seoricinal Schg
Succes
Sprague Correspondence School of Law
Majeowe Bldg
Detroit
Ates
Cruegists
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Price & Teeple
Price LT Bay
Caner Music Company
South Marion Ave
Washington, Iowa
STORY
Amonae
Farmer Auctioneers
Ine Turge Baker
Evanston, Ill
Colenso
Citizens Savings Bank
Unat
H Keom
Nani
M. Keon
Taare KH. Bace
Cnaehier
Citizen's National Bank
Haw Jenwine & Co
Wm. H. Jenkine& OG
State Bank of Iowa
Siret National Bank
Firet National Bank
Oltisen's National Be
DR. Pratt
J. Manlet
Tate and Peters
J. B. Crafl
J. J. Kellogg
South Side Square
Sunnylem V. Livingston
West
Corner Square
Grants of History
W. M. Butterfield
Orall's
Washington, la
M. Eicher
Owa
Charles A. Dewey
LAW
Temple Building
W. A. White
Ikret Dock
Crail’s Dry Goods
Washington County Savings Bank
W. M. Keeley
DR. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville School
BANKS
Dra. C
Harper
Klein Klothing Ko
W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
E. B. Carney
Temple Huilding
Tapter
Teeter & Lathrop
Aenmington, Iowa
Atithe
Keck’s Floral Co
Washington-st
Wen
Ieee
Chichester
Madison Squere
PMILA
Rock Island Sal
Chicago
ST. Louis
Memphis
Peoria
ST. Jose
Kanbar
Omaha
Colorado
Fort Worth
T. Paul
Coe Ee
Sun
Mail
Express and Mail
Golden State Limited
Express
Land Express
Daily Press and Mail
Leava
Maitland
Beart
L. M. Allen
H. W. Russel
Ushnoton
M. St. P
West Bound
Pass
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee
Panega Kam Southwest Limited
Saar Nee
Silene
the Blazer
J. A. Cunningham
Anderson
Allen McCully
Cler
K. DrasoTtors
B. F. Brow
A. Moore
A. Anderson
D. J. Palmer Washingto
J.T. Anderaok
I A Harvey
Savings Bank
Igwa
Capital
Armers and Merchants
T Capita
Btate Bank
Haron Mormachn
Claughlin
White
Wilson
Avet