Category: U.S. Historical News
Wisconsin Mounds
The following article about the preservation of the Wisconsin mounds was originally published in 1907 when people were beginning to recognize the importance of saving…
Ghoul Proof Coffin Ad
Burglar-proof and ghoul-proof coffins were highly popular in the early 1900s due to so many bodies being stolen after their burial. The following ad first…
Strange Things Done With University Skeletons
At one time, the skeletons in the universities and colleges were made from real human bones. They were given names, made into mascots, and were…
History Of The Handkerchief
What is the history of the handkerchief? How did it evolve? The article below covers some possible answers to such a once common object. This…
Top 10 Brutal Nineteenth Century Shark Attacks
The majestic shark commands respect and, with that, plenty of fear. Shark attacks on people have been happening ever since the first person decided to…
Growing Roses For Profit In 1899
The author of this article felt that the women of 1899 would greatly benefit from growing roses for profit and producing their own attar of…
Embroidery Design for Handkerchief Case and Pin Ball From 1915
The following embroidery designs are for a handkerchief case and for a pin ball. The patterns were originally published in 1915. Instructions read: The accompanying…
Different Salt Uses From Over 100 Years Ago
Salt has been used for numerous things throughout history. These particular household hints are from the later 1800s to the early 1900s. This was a…
A Dueling School That Opened Up In Paris 1907
Imagine going to school for dueling so that you could shoot another man down if ever there was a quarrel. Such was the case in…
Pine Essential Oil Production In The Early 1900s
This interesting article found in a newspaper from 1901 describes the early process of making pine needle essential oil. This article is placed here for…
