Category: History
Horseshoes Made Out of Paper, Turpentine, and Cement
In an unusual twist on traditional blacksmithing, some of Chicago’s horse owners were outfitting their steeds with paper horseshoes. Introduced by a German inventor and…
Who were the Knights of the Round Table?
The Knights of the Round Table were the legendary knights serving King Arthur in Arthurian legend. They were the best knights in Arthur’s kingdom, renowned…
Edgefield Man Fatally Struck by Electric Car in Akron, Skull Crushed
An electric car fatally struck an Edgefield, Ohio man in 1904. I’m posting this here because we seem to forget that early cars were electric…
Anarchist Becky Edelson Faced Forcible Feeding with Rubber Hose as Hunger Strike Continued
The following 1914 news report tells of an accused anarchist who was arrested and then refused to eat. The report details how they planned to…
Longtime Alms House Worker “Daddy” Jim Hill Passes Away at 80
“Daddy” Jim Hill, the letter carrier at the county alms house for forty years, passed away at the age of 80. After having served his…
The Night Riders’ Campaign of Terror
In the early 20th century, the tobacco farmers of western Kentucky and neighboring Tennessee counties faced economic ruin due to the monopolistic practices of the…
Police Clash with 800 Strikers at Hood Rubber Co. in Watertown
Massachusetts police armed with night sticks attacked 800 strikers outside the Hood Rubber Co. plant, seriously injuring two women and one man. The conflict ended…
Contractor Unearths Can of Gold and Silver Coins in Atchison
How awesome would it be to discover a can of old coins while digging in the dirt? That’s what happened to William Jackson back in…
Alabama Farmer Discovers Iron Pot Filled with Rare Spanish Gold Coins
James Frazer, a truck farmer, uncovered an iron pot containing numerous rare Spanish gold coins while splitting felled trees. The exact amount not disclosed, but…
Farmer Discovers Urn Filled with Gold Coins and Precious Gems in Barn
Old barns are great for treasure hunting, whether you find an old horseshoe or an urn filled with gold and gemstones. In 1929, it was…
