Category: History
The Earth Will Crash Into the Sun in 1927
Scare tactics and end of the world predictions are nothing new to our time. In 1912, a newspaper published this story, claiming that our planet…
Convict is Frightened by 42 Years Progress
Imagine being inside one of the old penitentiaries for 42 years. After being inside those walls for so long, you have no idea what is…
Rockefeller Asbestos King
If there was ever money to be made, you could be sure that a Rockefeller was behind it. Here is an article on how John…
The Moon Was Once A Part Of The Earth – 1905
Where did the moon come from? Is it space debris or a chunk of the earth? This article from 1905 presents the argument that the…
The Story Of Asbestos
It is no wonder that lawyers have had a field day with the asbestos claims. The stuff was used for just about everything, as this…
Homey Hints From 1912
Back in the day, you had to do nearly everything yourself, from spiffing up your leather gloves to making your own seat cushions. Newspapers would…
Mother Training in Early 1900s
This actually doesn’t sound like a bad idea. They used to teach this stuff, or some of it, in home economics class, but that class…
Old Method For Getting Fruit Stains Out Of Tablecloths
Here is a method for getting fruit juice stains out of tablecloths that was published in The Day Book newspaper on September 29, 1913. I…
Old Method For Making A Homemade Water Filter
Survivalists and preppers have some amazing ways to filter water so that it is clean. Back in the early 1900s, though, the methods were far…
The Cultivation Of Mint
I have often considered starting an herb farm for all the local crafters and soap makers. Mint, in particular, is a useful herb in the…
