Fact filled miscellany from a bygone era
A collection of dated curiosities and figures from historical lore. Notes include shaven faces before 1840, Hata in England 1510, Londons shortest street, Dilliards in Europe, Varola the Bologna surgeon and the optic nerve in 1538, oranges in Europe, frost effects on foods, Swedish wedding whip, first ads at St Pauls doors, armor weight deformities, Buffalo planer cuts, Mount Blanc climbers’ minds, swallow mouth size, battering ram origins, French coal at Toulon, Austrian and Italian army habits, brass artillery 16365, muskets 1414, women sailors in Nordic countries, after dinner speeches in Japan, and green snow locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Knights Templars
Varola
Bologna
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Buffalo
Mount Blanc
France
Toulon
Arras
Denmark
Norway
Finland
Japan
Mt. Hecla
Iceland
The
Obi
Quito
South America
Tongue Twisters From a Sea of Alliteration
A series of tongue twisters features repetitive sounds and vivid phrases. Included are lines about thistle sticks fried fish fishing phrases and a door scene at Mrs Smiths fish sauce shop. The piece showcases playful alliterative language and challenging word clusters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Jim
Tedbury
Greece
Steven Stringer
Pain Balm Restores Mobility in Rheumatism Case
A West Virginia man reports his son’s rheumatism fully improved after using one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The testimonial from John Snider of Freed, Calhoun County endorses the remedy and notes it is for sale by S. Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Snider
Freed
Calhoun County
W. Va
S. Kingston
Decoration Day Duties for Navy Ships and Gracious Honors
The article outlines Decoration Day observances across the U S Navy in ports worldwide. It notes burial practices abroad, the role of diplomatic representatives in honoring deceased sailors, and ceremonial requirements on ships and shore. It details flag protocols, funeral escorts, volleys, and mourning attire, emphasizing respect and official procedure for naval funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Navy
Port Mahon
Mediterranean
Skezia
Italy
Yokohama
Japan
Chemulpo
Wworen
Tseng Wong
China
South America
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
South Pacttic
Maldonado
Chili
Sitka
Alaska
Giese
Navy Yards
Theomsvey
Union Jacok
Navy Yard
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
London
Healy
Susan
O’hara
WM. F. Peter
City
Cold Breis
Highland Marble Works
AD Phuty
Eckert
NEW Meat Market
Robert Winter
Prop
Public Square
John Diehle
Odd Fellows Building
Main Street
F. W. Zanders
L. E. Rawson
Jefferson Ave
St. Louis
Dre. W. Zanders
Troy
Theo. Guennewig
Main & Market Sts
Troy, Il
Phil. Eckert
Graham
Fred Kuntzmann
Troy City
John Chimling
Hickory Streets
WM. Meiners
General Hardware
Sundrikes
August Droll
the Star Store
Old Reliable
M. F. Auwarter
J. H. Stienhans
A. Heddergott
eSelle
General Merchandise
Paigésb F
West Clay Street
Troy Exchange Bank
W. W
D. G. Jarvis
Bankers
iMaker
Troy, In
Adam
Eve
Kive
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!