Welcome to our blog, where we embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of history and genealogy.
In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated October 27, 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 October 27 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Oliver Pollock, Forgotten of History, by an Act of Generosity to the Famine-Stricken City of New Orleans, Won the Gratitude of the Spanish Governors and Amassed a Great Fortune Before the Revolutionary War
Not all the heroes who helped lay the foundations of the republic in the Revolutionary War wore continental uniforms, faced the foe in the "imminent deadly breach," or delivered patriotic utterances that stirred men's souls to action. There were some big forceful men in the background who... Read MORE...
The Delmarvia Star - Wilmington, Delaware - October 27, 1929
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Patriot Celt and Merchant Prince Who Financed George Rogers Clark
Oliver Pollock, Forgotten of History, by an Act of Generosity to the Famine-Stricken City of New Orleans, Won the Gratitude of the Spanish Governors and Amassed a Great Fortune Before the Revolutionary War
Not all the heroes who helped lay the foundations of the republic in the Revolutionary War wore continental uniforms, faced the foe in the "imminent deadly breach," or delivered patriotic utterances that stirred men's souls to action. There were some big forceful men in the background who... Read MORE...
The Delmarvia Star - Wilmington, Delaware - October 27, 1929
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What Tooth Brush? The Prophylactic of Course
Florence Manufacturing Company
110 Pine Street, Florence, Mass.
The Ladies' Home Journal
January 1898
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Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada (Tracadie-Sheila)
The record moose head taken in the province of New Brunswick was taken a few days ago near Bathurst Lake by L.A. Russell of Tracadie, Gloucester county, word to that effect being brought to Fredericton by Charles Cremin, the guide near whose camp the animal was killed. The spread of horns is 72 inches, beting the widest spread previously recorded by 3 1/ 2 inches. Dr. W. L. Munro of Providence, R.I., held the record for getting the largest spread of horns in New Brunswick until the kill of Mr.... Read MORE...
Daily Kennebec Journal - Augusta, Maine - October 27, 1917
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1917 - Record Moose Head
The record moose head taken in the province of New Brunswick was taken a few days ago near Bathurst Lake by L.A. Russell of Tracadie, Gloucester county, word to that effect being brought to Fredericton by Charles Cremin, the guide near whose camp the animal was killed. The spread of horns is 72 inches, beting the widest spread previously recorded by 3 1/ 2 inches. Dr. W. L. Munro of Providence, R.I., held the record for getting the largest spread of horns in New Brunswick until the kill of Mr.... Read MORE...
Daily Kennebec Journal - Augusta, Maine - October 27, 1917
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1938 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: "nylon". (October 27)
The invention of nylon in 1938 ushered in a textile revolution for consumers and the military alike, ultimately helping the Allies win World War II...
Nylon’s characteristics made for an ideal material to suit any number of uses, but DuPont decided early on that it would focus on a single market: ladies’ full-fashioned hosiery...
Before DuPont could take its new miracle fiber to the public, however, its leaders had to decide what to call it... According to Ernest Gladding, manager of the ... Read MORE...
sciencehistory.org
October 27, 1938
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Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
On October 27, 1904, the first underground line of the New York City Subway system opened, marking a significant milestone in the city's transportation history. The line, known as the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT), ran from City Hall in lower Manhattan to 145th Street and Broadway in Harlem, covering a distance of about 9 miles. The subway line was a response to the city's rapidly growing population and increasing congestion on the streets above.
The opening of the subway line was a major ... Read MORE...
October 27, 1904
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1904 - October 27 – The first underground line of the New York City Subway opens.
On October 27, 1904, the first underground line of the New York City Subway system opened, marking a significant milestone in the city's transportation history. The line, known as the Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT), ran from City Hall in lower Manhattan to 145th Street and Broadway in Harlem, covering a distance of about 9 miles. The subway line was a response to the city's rapidly growing population and increasing congestion on the streets above.
The opening of the subway line was a major ... Read MORE...
October 27, 1904
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Cream of Corn Soup - Score down the grains and press out the pulp from six good-sized ears of corn; add to this in a double boiler one quart of milk, a teasponnful of grated onion, not more than one-eighth of a teaspoonful of ground mace,...Read MORE...
The Ladies' Home Journal, June 1898
Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
...Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 26. - The entire waterfront of St. Petersburg was wiped out by the gulf storm yesterday, the worst gale the city has ever expressed, according to a message received by the Times-Union tonight from Thomas W. Parking of St. Petersburg, deputy license collector of Pinellas county.
Passagrille was reported as wiped out, he said. His telegram follows.
"Came from St. Petersburg to Brooksville in Ford car; only means get wire connections. The city badly damaged and... Read MORE...
The State - Columbia, South Carolina - October 27, 1921
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1921 - SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTS LOSSES. Gulf Hurricane Does Great Damage. TAMPA SUFFERS MOST. Gale Wipes Out Small Obstacles in Path but Few Lives Are Lost.
...Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 26. - The entire waterfront of St. Petersburg was wiped out by the gulf storm yesterday, the worst gale the city has ever expressed, according to a message received by the Times-Union tonight from Thomas W. Parking of St. Petersburg, deputy license collector of Pinellas county.
Passagrille was reported as wiped out, he said. His telegram follows.
"Came from St. Petersburg to Brooksville in Ford car; only means get wire connections. The city badly damaged and... Read MORE...
The State - Columbia, South Carolina - October 27, 1921
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A Good Cheap Desk
The Fred Macey Co., Grand Rapids, Mich.
Ladies' Home Journal
January 1898
The Macey Furniture Co. was founded by Fred Macey, who served as its first chairman along with his brother Frank, who also served as treasurer. In 1892 Fred began a mail-order business selling office desks made by other manufacturers, which were advertised in popular magazine as “the best $25 roll-top office desk in the world.” His hefty advertising budget made the company a quick success, and other pieces of office and library furniture were soon added to the mail-order line. But as his mail-order sales began to cut into the traditional sales through retailers, Michigan retailers pressured area furniture manufacturers to prevent them from producing finished goods for Macey. To get around this obstacle, Fred Macey invested his mail-order profits in the construction of his own factory. He also expanded his mail-order business, with a national system of warehouses for distribution.
In 1905, when the Wernicke Furniture Co. merged with the Fred Macey Co., Otto H.L. Wernicke became an officer of the company. In 1906 the Globe – Wernicke Co. of Cincinnati sued Macey for continuing to produce furniture using Wernicke’s patents. After years of litigation, Macey won, then counter-sued to recover its court costs. Following Fred Macey’s death from typhoid pneumonia in 1909, Otto Wernicke became company president, a position he held until his retirement from active involvement at Macey in 1916... furniturecityhistory.org
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1838 October 27 - Governor Lilburn Boggs issued the "Extermination Order" against Mormons living in Missouri, demanding that members of the Mormon church leave the state
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October 27, 1838
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1893 Mrs. Parkhurst not guilty
The trial of Mrs. Hanna Mary Parkhurst, of Greenfield, N. Y., who was charged with murdering her 3-year-old son, ended yesterday in a verdict of not guilty.
The Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 27, 1893
Visit Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA!
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October 27, 1838
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1893 Mrs. Parkhurst not guilty
The trial of Mrs. Hanna Mary Parkhurst, of Greenfield, N. Y., who was charged with murdering her 3-year-old son, ended yesterday in a verdict of not guilty.
The Times
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 27, 1893
Visit Greenfield, Saratoga, New York, USA!
America - Did you know?
1971 - No Pig Greasing in ContestsSince 1971, in Minnesota, it has been considered a misdemeanor to operate, run, or participate in any activity where a pig is oiled up and released with the object of being recaptured—and the same goes for...Read MORE...
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Quebec - Did you know?
A typical French-Canadian building is the farmhouse. It is based on structures in the French provinces of Normandy, Maine, and Anjou, where most of the French settlers in the St Lawrence valley originated. The typical house was made of wood and had...Read MORE...Mutlicultural Canada: Quebec to 1800 (www.multiculturalcanada.ca)
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Visit Luçon, France (Lucon)!
Discover the people who lived there, the places they visited and the stories they shared.
L'Hotel de Ville
Gresco
There is nothing in Corset-dom to compare with it
Michigan Corset Co., Jackson, Mich.
The Ladies' Home Journal
February 1898
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