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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated January 14, unearthing stories that resonate with genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
From local happenings to global events, we'll uncover the stories that shaped the lives of our ancestors, providing valuable insights for those on a quest to discover their roots.
So, grab your magnifying glass and step into the past as we unravel the January 14 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
The Parker Games
For Merry Winter Evenings
Parker-Brothers, Salem, Mass, USA
The Ladies' Home Journal
November 1898
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Forcemeat Balls
Take half a pound of veal, and half pound of suet cut fine and beat in a marble mortar or wooden bowl; add a few sweet herbs shred fine, a little mace pounded fine, a small nutmeg grated, a little lemon peel, some pepper and salt, ...Read MORE...
Mary Randolph, The Virginia Housewife, 1824
The Idea Food Cutter
The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co.
Southington, Conn.
The Ladies' Home Journal
November 1898
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1800s Advice and Etiquette for Ladies
Children rejoice in noise. They appear to take a pleasure, both in noise itself and in the act of making it that is perfectly unintelligible to grown-up people. "Why do fathers and mothers always keep saying 'hush'?" a bright healthy boy asked the...Read MORE...
Advice for Ladies - The Southbridge Journal, Southbridge, Massachusetts, December 25, 1885
Bristol, Pennsylvania, USA
Herbert Hedrick, of Burlington, and Allee, his 3 year old daughter, were rescued from the icy waters of the Delaware river on Monday night. The baby was saved by Stanley Page, of Burlington, and Hedrick was pulled out through the combined efforts of four men, who formed a life line.
Hedrick had been visiting his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dean, of Bristol. He placed the baby in a box on runners, which he pushed before him as he skated. The river has been covered with skaters the... Read MORE...
Bucks County Courier - Bristol, Pennsylvania - January 14, 1910
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1910 - Father and Child Nearly Drowned.
Herbert Hedrick, of Burlington, and Allee, his 3 year old daughter, were rescued from the icy waters of the Delaware river on Monday night. The baby was saved by Stanley Page, of Burlington, and Hedrick was pulled out through the combined efforts of four men, who formed a life line.
Hedrick had been visiting his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dean, of Bristol. He placed the baby in a box on runners, which he pushed before him as he skated. The river has been covered with skaters the... Read MORE...
Bucks County Courier - Bristol, Pennsylvania - January 14, 1910
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1784 - January 14 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War
On September 3, 1783, more than a year after the last shots were fired, a peace treaty was drawn up in Paris. Under the terms of the treaty, the United States was granted territory as far west as the Mississippi River.
After the Treaty of Paris was signed, it was sent to the Continental Congress. The United States had six months to ratify the document and return it to England. With the journey requiring approximately two months, the treaty needed to be on its way back to England by January.... Read MORE...
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January 14, 1784
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1888 In the Ohio Legislature a bill was introduced on the 9th fixing passenger rates at two cents per mile on all railroads in the State.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 8 Year Journey
A lady in Bath, Maine, has just had returned to her by the Post-Office Department a letter which she mailed eight years and six months ago. It was covered with post-marks, but it is difficult to trace out its journeyings.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Industrious Females
Although the town of Berkeley, Mass., contains only 800 inhabitants, its female inhabitants have earned $6,000 during the past year at straw sewing.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 8 Year Journey
A lady in Bath, Maine, has just had returned to her by the Post-Office Department a letter which she mailed eight years and six months ago. It was covered with post-marks, but it is difficult to trace out its journeyings.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Industrious Females
Although the town of Berkeley, Mass., contains only 800 inhabitants, its female inhabitants have earned $6,000 during the past year at straw sewing.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Pittsburgh Factories
Pittsburgh has thirty-two iron, nine steel, and two copper mills.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Sweden and Norway Tops in Education
Official reports show that in Sweden and Norway, 97 out of every 100 children between 5 and 15 attend school, a larger percentage than anywhere else.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 New Public Library
The town of Milton, Mass., with a population of less than 3,000, has voted $5,000 to establish a public library, and an equal amount has been raised by subscription.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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Pittsburgh has thirty-two iron, nine steel, and two copper mills.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Sweden and Norway Tops in Education
Official reports show that in Sweden and Norway, 97 out of every 100 children between 5 and 15 attend school, a larger percentage than anywhere else.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 New Public Library
The town of Milton, Mass., with a population of less than 3,000, has voted $5,000 to establish a public library, and an equal amount has been raised by subscription.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Sticky Situation
During the services of a prayer meeting at Fall River, Massachusetts, a messenger came to summon an M. D., who was present, to attend a little boy who appeared to be suddenly attacked, after a short nap, with symptoms of paralysis, to the great consternation of his parents, as one hand was placed against his head, and he said he could not remove it. The doctor hastened to his relief, and, upon examination, it was found that the hand was firmly fastened with chewing gum.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Snapped Like Threads
The Bangor (Me.) Whig reports that, owing to the intense cold, the wires of the Western Union Telegraph line, between that city and Lewiston, were recently broken in nearly fifty places. The wires were put up during the hot weather, last summer, and contracting with the cold, snapped like threads.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Dear Meat
Mayor Wilson, of Corry, Pa, went deer hunting and at the first shot brought down a $200 colt. He paid the owner and owns the carcass. It is dear meat to him, but it is not venison.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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During the services of a prayer meeting at Fall River, Massachusetts, a messenger came to summon an M. D., who was present, to attend a little boy who appeared to be suddenly attacked, after a short nap, with symptoms of paralysis, to the great consternation of his parents, as one hand was placed against his head, and he said he could not remove it. The doctor hastened to his relief, and, upon examination, it was found that the hand was firmly fastened with chewing gum.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Snapped Like Threads
The Bangor (Me.) Whig reports that, owing to the intense cold, the wires of the Western Union Telegraph line, between that city and Lewiston, were recently broken in nearly fifty places. The wires were put up during the hot weather, last summer, and contracting with the cold, snapped like threads.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1871 Dear Meat
Mayor Wilson, of Corry, Pa, went deer hunting and at the first shot brought down a $200 colt. He paid the owner and owns the carcass. It is dear meat to him, but it is not venison.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
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1859 BURNING OF THE TROY HOSPITAL.
TROY, N. Y., Thursday, Jan. 13. About 6 o'clock this evening a fire broke out in the Troy Hospital, which, owing the scarcity of water, was partially consumed. The patients were all rescued in safety. The loss is about $3,000; but is all covered by insurance.
The New York Times
New York, New York
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1859 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CORNING, N. Y.
CORNING, Thursday, Jan. 13. The large stone building, owned by R. E. Robinson & Co., and occupied by several persons as a flouring mill, furniture wareroom, confectionary and bakery, &c., was totally destroyed by fire at about 2 o'clock this morning. Loss $30,000; insurance $14,000. Supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
The New York Times
New York, New York
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TROY, N. Y., Thursday, Jan. 13. About 6 o'clock this evening a fire broke out in the Troy Hospital, which, owing the scarcity of water, was partially consumed. The patients were all rescued in safety. The loss is about $3,000; but is all covered by insurance.
The New York Times
New York, New York
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1859 DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CORNING, N. Y.
CORNING, Thursday, Jan. 13. The large stone building, owned by R. E. Robinson & Co., and occupied by several persons as a flouring mill, furniture wareroom, confectionary and bakery, &c., was totally destroyed by fire at about 2 o'clock this morning. Loss $30,000; insurance $14,000. Supposed to be the work of an incendiary.
The New York Times
New York, New York
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America - Did you know?
1918-1920 - Worldwide influenza epidemic strikes; by 1920, nearly 20 million are dead. In U.S., 500,000 perish.
Quebec - Did you know?
Behind each habitant's house was a small addition used as a storeroom. Not far away were the barn and the stable, built always of untrimmed logs, the intervening chinks securely filled with clay or mortar. There was also a root-house, half-sunk in...Read MORE...Daily Life in New France (www.chroniclesofamerica.com/ french/ daily_life_in_new_france.htm)
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The New Game
Conette
Sold Everywhere
Two Styles 25 & 50 Cts.
Milton Bradley Co., Springfield, Mass.
The Ladies' Home Journal
November 1898
Founded in 1860, Milton Bradley Company is the oldest game manufacturer in the United States. Over the years Milton Bradley has marketed such classics as The Game of Life, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Twister, and Yahtzee. Since 1984 the company has operated as a division of the world’s largest toy company, Hasbro, Inc. encyclopedia.com
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