Here is some more news from the past. This time some small items from Brockport, NY. THE BROCKPORT REPUBLIC Thursday, July 16, 1914 LOCAL AND VICINITY NOTES IN NEIGHBORING TOWNS AND VILLAGES Look out for pickpockets who have been operating extensively of late on the trolleys between Rochester and Ontario Beach Park. From June 25th …
There has always been more than just news in newspapers. Newspapers realized that they should put some items in to attract women. These recipes gave housewives some ideas for new things to serve to their families. THE CATHOLIC JOURNAL. Rochester, NY Friday, July 10, 1914 HELPFUL HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES. Piquant Salad in Tomato Cups. One …
More news from the past. This time about the assassination that started World War I. It was within weeks after the assassination that most of Europe became involved in the War. Note that the assassin’s name is usually spelled Gavrilo Princip in English. THE MONROE COUNTY MAIL. Thursday, July 2, 1914 ARCHDUKE MURDERED Heir to …
More news from the past. This time about the dedication of a clock and bronze tablet. The clock was renovated by the Village of Brockport in 1981 THE BROCKPORT REPUBLIC. Thursday, June 25, 1914 IN HONOR OF OUR PATRIOTIC ANCESTORS WHO GAVE THEIR SERVICE AND LIVES IN THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION. Main Address Given …
More news from the past. This time are a couple of events coming up within the next week.< One is at Exposition Park which is now Edgerton Park./p> THE CATHOLIC COURIER Friday, June 19, 1914 Red Eagles Carnival at Exposition Park Next Week The Greater Sheesley Shows furnish the attraction for the Red Eagles Carnival …
More news from the past. This time a son of Pres. Theodore Roosevelt gets married. THE FAIRPORT HERALD Wednesday, June 10, 1914 KERMIT HAS REAL ROOSEVELT SPIRIT Like Father Like Son Applies to Young Bridegroom. HIS EVENTFUL 24 YEARS As Fond of Adventure as the Colonel, With Whom He Undauntedly Shared Perils of Africa and …
More news from the past. This time a report on the Memorial Day festivities in Spencerport, NY. THE BROCKPORT REPUBLIC Thursday, June 4, 1914 VETERANS AT SPENCERPORT Memorial Exercises Interest the Large Number in Attendance Brockport presented a quiet appearance on Memorial Day as all of our patriotic organizations departed at 11 o’clock for Spencerport …
More news from the past. This time on the building of a new Canning plant in Fairport. This firm would later form a separate division called Sanitary Can Co. that would eventually become their sole business. It was later to be known as American Can Company. THE FAIRPORT HERALD Wednesday, May 27, 1914 NEW CANNERY …
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More news from the past. This time an editorial about Catholic charities. THE CATHOLIC JOURNAL Friday, May 22, 1914 Catholic Charities Without any reflection whatever upon the splendid work accomplished by United Charities, we feel assured that the organization of the Catholic Charity Guild is a necessary work. While we may avail ourselves of United …
More news from the past. This time a festival at Brockport Normal school, now SUNY Brockport. THE BROCKPORT REPUBLIC Thursday, May 14, 1914 ANNUAL COLOR DAY TOMORROW TO BE GALA EVENT > The Color Day Special on Friday, the 15th, has the right of way. This is the running order for this week. Every one …