Flight Through New York City Lines in 1776 Narrative
A first person account details a dangerous night escape across disrupted battlements and urban ruins. The narrator dodges sentries, recovers weapons, navigates back alleys, and seeks shelter amid smoke, rain, and patrols while outlines a plan to reach safety beyond Fort Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Ingebridge
Greenwich
Alhia
Fort Workington
Kingabridge
Washington
Livia
Pia Kener
Job
Te Wooda
Bloomingdale
Orp
Wark
Kingsbridge Road
Dovern
Chapter XI The Dove Tavern Murderous Resolve Unfolds
In a tense scene the narrator recalls striking an unarmed man in cold blood and battles the urge to murder. He contemplates the consequences, contends with fear and duty, and departs in disguise toward a planned peacetime strategy before escalating toward violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor
Myla
Shere
Waler
Fragmentary quotation from the Wevity text
A damaged fragment from the Wevity piece shows a lecturer claiming that a woman who does one cooking is more likely to find an angelic face. A later voice interrupts with a line about cooking with gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhosten Journal
Plan for Hay Barn Construction and Storage
Toxne correspondent Prof Mumford describes a hay barn plan capable of storing about 100 tons of loose alfalfa hay. The design notes deep mow depth increases capacity, with 20 feet mows needing roughly 500 cubic feet per ton, plus timber framing details and driveways for wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toxne
Mumford
Miksourt Agtionithad College
Facts for Farmers on Potatoes and Salts for Yield
The guide advises using wetlitni-fixed potatoes for uniform size and better planting. A pinch of common salt may raise asparagus yield and quality. Drought-stressed soil yields poor crops. deep boil and careful irrigation help. Emphasizes concentrating working capital, labor, and fertilizers to maximize ROI, noting half-acre farming may not pay if mismanaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fueteil
Breeding, Feeding, and Care of Horses and Cattle
A 19th century advisory discusses animal husbandry highlighting superior horse breeds Menguah Seateh Kee and the Holstein Jersey dairy strengths. It warns on pasture cold snaps and the need for stable shelter, and cautions against grease and kerosene use on chicks while stressing careful nesting and parasite control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
A. Knapp
SILEWORMS IN IOWA EXPERIMENT TURNS SUCCESSFUL
Mark Chiesa reports on silkworms brought from Italy tested in Dex Mits Iowa. Eggs hatched aboard ship then storage in cold and warm rooms for rearing. About 4 000 of 8 000 eggs hatched, with 4000 worms thriving on mulberry leaves. The project aims to prove western silk farming viable and attract visitors to witness progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Chiesa
Chiesa
Maly
Italy
Derrick Construction Notice From 19th Century Workshop
Fragmentary text describes building a derrick stack and shelter frame details. Mentions materials such as 2x4s and 2x6s, bracing lengths, and bolt assembly. Includes rough figures and costs, plus a note about a New Yorker reference.
Salt for Stock and the Salt Supply Methods
The article discusses the importance of salt in animal nutrition, noting salt improves feed efficiency and overall health. It recommends keeping salt accessible to livestock, supply methods including loose slabs, and placing salt where animals can freely lick. It highlights salt’s role as a major mineral and its minimal dependency on weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Norways
Rhins
Anil
King’s Caibene
Cate
Ths
Gerien
Lispenard's
Kingsbridge
Geeenwich
Mendown
Somme
Walt Springs
Walt
Yale
Pli
CaLironsia Bia Syue
California
Fro Svar Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Deaggists
Ayer
A Man of Prudence and Cyclone Cellar Folly
A Washington Star excerpt recounts Mr. Bishuny speaking about John Brunt who fled the cyclone belt to Maryland. Brunt becomes thrifty, earns a farm wage, wins Widow Allen’s promise to marry in October, and digs a cyclone cellar reflecting his cautious planning. The tale underscores prudent schemes and odd beliefs about storm shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bishuny
Cours Road
John Brunt
Kerts
Corm
Maryland
Sohn
Allen
John
Hinseki
Dinch
Mr. Biskum
Saya
Rayan
Washington Star
Shape of an Anaesthetic in a Bath Physician’s Tale
A Bath physician recalls a traveler’s tale of eye surgery and the use of an anaesthetic. The expert describes a shaped instrument resembling a four-spoon and dramatic anecdotes about eye operations and patient reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Abel
Speoutliet
Bowie Ton
Fragmented prose and court notes mingle in old Detroit press
A jumble of courtroom testimony, rail事故 verdicts, slang observations, and local nitpickers appears in a Detroit Free Press fragment. It mentions a railroad negligence case yielding a $500 verdict, a damaged train incident, and assorted humorous asides on language and public notices from various papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
AL Hithe
Foreion
Huld
Detroit Free Press
Ads and tips from a cluttered 19th century page
A jumble of medical cures and household ads promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for digestion and Allen’s Foot Balm for foot care. It references trophies, revenue stamps, and wartime medals, plus stray quips about shopping and social phrases from various sources.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chauncy C. Hotchkiss
pty-De Ableton Ca
Ritchie Perret
Clinton
Amora
Stryker
Thad
Mrs. Badely
King Street
Bor
Avile Bill
Miss Cutting
Chicago Daily News
Leone
Hkii
Grmp
Wilda
Hin Wuethod
Naty
Dara
Horoniah
Noel
Theehanze
Dea
Iowa
New Yorker
Mandy
Ao Kimbedt
Israghit
Amietion
Mot
Tadiva
Cheboygan
Utena
Michigan
Celine Hing
Gleveland Plain Dealer
Chiraja Daily News
Chiewga Daily
Kansas Volunteer
Philadelphia
Ty Mall
Berlin
Lisa
Halih Evieg
Real
Kyline
le A-W
Tultetin
Elinon Goel
Deressea
Cascatels
Oppofuuniy
Teac
Susaueheans Ave
Potwnt
Enken
Remery Company
Cohenge
Kentreal
Cal Kelly & Taneyhill
Waterton
Lebanon
Pestginu PO Bct
Antes Alvertesei
Coltiers
Fortress
Omlit Ateuss
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!