Curious Animal Behaviors and Early Steamboat Inventions
A collection of curious notes on animal intelligence and social cooperation from various species, including squirrels, apes, and bears, detailing nest building, foraging, migration, and problem solving. It also recounts early steamboat propulsion attempts from Blasco de Garay to John Fitch, noting trials, patents, and the development of steam-powered vessels in the 17th to 19th centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos V
Spain
Barceona
Blasco de Garay
Laredona Harbor
Jonathan Hull
Hull
Sime
Stecmt
Warquin de Joffrie
Deases
Lote
Lyon
John Fitch
America
John Feeb
Keis
Neriimmg
Ian cd
Jabu Fiteh
Bryanther
Seatusce
Ancient copper mine on Isle Royale sparks debate on ancestral inhabitants
An explorer from Rock Harbor Mining Company reports finding an ancient native copper vein on Isle Royale, with rock-work extending over three quarters of a mile. He notes signs of early tool use, deep digging, and vegetation accretion suggesting long antiquity, while local Indians know no tradition of the works. He urges public discussion and further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Superior
Rock Harbor
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
Iste Royale
Harbor Shop Tales Of Hog Seizures And Barber Tricks
In a harbor town scene, Squire Lacksharp enforces a hog seizure splitting loot to the officer and the poor, sparking a farmer’s raid and a chaotic transfer of pigs to the pork barracks. At a nearby barber shop, a prankster feigns illness causing a running gag as patrons dodge staged cholera fits while others are shaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Thoran
Nashua
Ise
Squire
Palmer T
Betty
Calfate
S .Net
Squire Lacksharp
Thorow
Farmer T
American Union
Soren
Fifth Street
Tesofa
Aked
Strane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Penney, Buitmn & Sue
B. Holt
Tenbey
Lest
Samuel Marshall
Exchange Ts Coker
Milwaukee
Bill Exchange
Buffalo
New York
Pricipal Cie Sa
United States
OS Land Wirrant
Willian Welch
Jwstic
A. Tobe Fyand
Prugent
B. Chapman
Sarzcon
Madhnon Wiconsin
D.D. Travis
DST
Surseyor
Dina
Fourth Lake
Ips
Miners& Paries
Wis
Ter
George W. Green
Donlgecanatya
Erin Cowper
Gardner, Atcorney and Councilorat Law
Solletter Thineory
Banroe
Green County
John D. Oiate
Jon Wuscessix
Dams
Gillett Haar
Medison
W.T
Supremesa
Courg
Mobart
Woodbury
Taw
Shiboygan
Wisconsin Territory
Howart
Wwett
Wee Dairy
Alonzo Wilcox
Dor Westo
Dean's
Pena
Withire LaFayette South
Wivconna
Seare
David Laimbert
St. Pauis Wis
Territory
Frederick Kelle
Peerne
Eri Gay
Esiret
Serssons
Razins
NeGregor
Ternary
Lave
Fing
Chancery
Sprix
Te Oridge
Shilwauker
Gregor
Bari
Memry
Caren
Aca
Foo Auimua
Taoey
Blumenbach
Spennens
Vos Iaer
Malaga
Giephnits
Shipp
Limadeo
Trey
Artacks
Auiteh
India
Laistre
Willie Avis
Beaver
Ura Wes Pram
Yemieee
Viper
Tom
Hej
Messrs
Condamine
Bolgrve
Peru
Viste
Grant
Jills
Nat. History
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Woodstown
N. J
Loisure
Jean
Free Masons
Morgan
Roy
Sanger
Baba
Hberty
Fcr
Apleminis
Clessing
Pie Vascally
Solani
Madiun
Berniar
Ateam
Vleam
Harbor
Mai
Thas
Lasarus
Ming
Affisisla
Donder
Blizen
Fadher
Sis
California
Mrs P
James
Berlez
Keller
Balmere
Sdvertwes
Thony Postoffier
Jenneras
Galinur Welles
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!