Freigh t Trains Collide Killing Six Near Northfield
A head on crash of two Central Vermont freight trains at Northfield Falls Vermont on August 22 killed six crew members and injured several others. Fire broke out as cars piled and oil tank cars exploded, destroying racing horses en route to Canada and halting line service for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northfield
Northfield Falls
Here
Thut
Vermont Road
William Brooklyn
D.S. Hammel
St. Albans
W. Winn
Haverhill
Mass
Heaton Hospital
Montpelier
Leon Laburne
White River Junction
Wynn
Vermont
Doctors Fail Pinkham Remedy Testimonial From Knoxville
Knoxville Iowa resident Mrs Crand Franks reports years of right side pains and weakness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. The ad claims long standing efficacy for female ills and invites readers to write to Mrs Pinkham for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Iowa
Crand Franks
RF. D
Noel
Lydia BP
Lydia F. Pinkham
Pinkham
Mass
Gov Haskell Seeks Candidates for U S Senate Seat
Oklahoma Governor C N Haskell weighs who may be chosen to represent the state in the United States Senate. The article discusses potential nominees and the process for selecting a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
U. S. Senate
Uncle Walt the Poet Fulloosoptler
A humorous poem by Walt Mason from 1910 laments being arrested and imagines policewomen patrolling city streets with pride and mischief. The speaker revels in the idea of feminine officers enforcing order, joking about dangers and pleasures of the new regime. The verse parodies early 20th century attitudes toward gendered law enforcement.
City Bus Line Phone Order Request Details
Call up Phone No. 589 for bus line orders. Leave street and number. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to the requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Weekly Settlement Report From Washington County Mutual
Secretary Sidney Coon reports losses adjusted Saturday for the Washington County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association. Carl Yeggy of Riverside claims a cow loss for 50.04 dollars. A. D. Schmidt of Keota lists hog loss of 20 dollars. M. & Pinkham of Ainsworth files hay and machinery loss totaling 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coon
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Carl Yeggy
Riverside
D. Schmidt
Keota
Will details bequest to Bible Society and church
The late Maria Houston leaves 500 dollars to the American Bible Society in her will. She also bequeaths 590 dollars to the Magilgan Presbyterian church of County Derry Ireland to maintain her sister's grave. The remaining estate goes to three relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Maria Houston
American Bible Society
Magilgan Presbyterian Church
County Derry
Ireland
Italian Army Aviator Killed Near Civita Vecchia
Lieutenant Cavaliere Vivaldi, a leading Italian army aviator, died when his aircraft failed seven miles from Rome as he returned to Civita Vecchia. The plane pitched about 200 feet to the ground during the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cavaliere Vivaldi
Italy
Civita Vecchia
Defends Railroads Owners View on Current Errors
Arthur Stilwell president of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad argues from a railroading perspective that current anti rail legislation harms general business. He proposes fifteen year traffic contracts to secure predictable earnings and criticizes converting business to state or federal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Arthur Edwad Stilwell
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad
Washington
Stilwell
Mexico
Western Pacific completes transcontinental passenger link
San Francisco marks a milestone as the Western Pacific inaugurates through service to Chicago. Thousands gather in Oakland for the celebration while guards guard the pier against opposition as the Gould system extends westward and ends Southern Pacific’s forty year monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Western Pacific
Oakland
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Flaskman
Eagles Fly to St Louis for Grand Aerie Sessions
In St Louis the eleventh grand aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened today with two thousand lodges from the US Canada and Mexico represented. The event features business sessions parade band concerts drills and social entertainments as about 875000 Eagles make the order one of the five largest fraternal groups in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Canada
Mexico
Order of Eagles
Order
Garment Workers Convene in Detroit for Key Session
Detroit August 22 United Garment Workers of America met for an important session to discuss labor troubles, wage increases and related matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
United Garment Workers of America
Correcting the Big Ben Name In London Clock Tower
The article argues the bell better reflects Lord Grimthorpe’s design influence rather than Sir Benjamin Hall. It notes Hall’s limited role and calls for renaming to honor Grimthorpe’s contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
London
Benjamin Hall
Lord Grimthorpe
Grim
Priests Gather in Rome for Major Conventual Chapter Election
Priests of the Order of Minor Conventualists from nations including the United States are in Rome to elect a general of their order. The election occurs tomorrow. The Rt. Rev. Domenick Reuter of Albany, N Y is the present incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Order of Minor Conventualists
United States
Domenick Reuter
Albany
N. Y
Sthes
Winds and Nerves Influence Health from Air Currents
A Chicago Tribune piece explains how east winds bring moisture and bacteria, causing fatigue and illness, while pure northwest and west winds are invigorating. It notes calm reduces ventilation and that wind speeds beyond twenty mph turn influence unfavorably, affecting nerves and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
One Consolation. Ama Eur Chauffeur Exposed After Crash
A Baltimore American report describes a driver trapped under a toppled vehicle as authorities work to extricate him. He mutters that no one can say the accident is his fault, offering a wry consolation in the tense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
The Philosopher of Folly Quips on Living Costs
The Philosopher of Folly declares the world owes no free ride, noting it does not run a delivery wagon to bear life’s burden home. The wry remark highlights self reliance and modern skepticism about entitlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher of Folly
Cooling care for heat stroke in livestock guidance
A fragment notes 방법s to wet and cool an animal in heat, allowing limited water after initial cooling. It emphasizes gradual cooling with no water for a period, then small sips as the animal stabilizes, advising patience until the creature is fairly cooled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank L. Witson & Co
Chautauqua Grounds
Keller & Phillips
Kyseeiegait
Washington National Bank Capital
Aana
Winws
The
Bannk
Quere
Washington County Savings Bank
Lydia E. Pinkham
Gov. C. N
Walt
Billy
Jane
Willie
Copsey
Walt Mason
George, Matthew Adams
Wills Bible Society Money
Stilwell Consid
Orient Line
Harts
Eagles
Chler
Dell
Royal Big Market
R. Stuart & Son
J. A. Harwood
South Side
Phinka OF
Purstore
Caner Music CO
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!