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8 Examples of Deadly News From the Past
Here is a rather deadly and unsettling collection of sordid news from over 100 years ago. From fires to brutal endings, here are eight examples…
Protecting young men from the dangers of prostitution
In this letter to the editor published in 1915, the writer discusses a recent closing of a prostitution house and how it does not affect…
12 Intriguing Axe Superstitions From Long Ago
Being one of the earliest tools made by humans, various superstitions and beliefs have arisen surrounding them. Early axes were originally made from stone and…
Wage Slave Wants Better Wages So That He Can Support Having Children in 1915
When things are looking particularly bleak in society, I remind myself that most of this is not new. For instance, in the following letter to…
10 Intriguing Superstitions About the Aspen Tree
The aspen tree, especially the European aspen (Populus tremula), has been the subject of various superstitions and beliefs across different cultures. Here’s a list of…
15 Useful Garlic Superstitions
Garlic has been a subject of various myths, legends, and superstitions throughout history. Here is a list of some superstitions involving garlic: 1. Protection Against…
Horrific description of Chicago slaughterhouses in 1913
Below is a brutal and gruesome description of what went on inside the Chicago slaughterhouses in the early 1900s. It’s little wonder that there were…
Young woman learned shoemaking trade from father
A bit of a fluff piece, but it is interesting to see the fascination with women in trades back in 1913. This short article is…
A 19th Century Account of China’s Most Infamous Opium Den
Within the heart of China, hidden amidst the bustling streets of Shanghai, lay the Nan-Gin-Tsin – an opium den of such infamy that its tales…
What Lurks Behind the Closet Door? A Look into Historical Intrusions
When nighttime descends and the world hushes to silence, the familiar corners of our homes can sometimes breed unease. It’s easy to dismiss these feelings…
