The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Ethyl is in Good Company, Omaha World Herald (Omaha, Nebraska), April 3, 1929

Ethyl gasoline was the first “Anti-Knock” gasoline on the market and is comparable to the “Premium” gasoline we are offered today. This lead-based fuel would adhere to the cylinder walls and was easily scraped away by the piston rings, thus providing better compression and added more protection against wear to the engine. Ethyl gasoline also boosted octane. All that said, tetraethyllead, a main ingredient in ethyl gasoline has tremendous environmental and health risks, which is why it is no longer in wide use today.

Lemon Pie Recipe, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), October 16, 1895

We enjoy lemon pie over here. This recipe would great with a blueberry compote on top. Mmmmmmmmm. If anyone out there would try this recipe, please let us know how it went by leaving a message in the comments below.

No No Nanette Film Listing, The Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York), February 15, 1925

Not much evidence of this touring production can be found. This particular show starred husband and wife team, Cecil Lean (1878-1935) and Cleo (Empey) Mayfield (1898-1954) along with Donald Brian (1877-1948). It’s unknown how long the duration was for this touring piece.

Don’t Suffer With Your Teeth, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), April 20, 1921

Nobody likes “clicky” dentures. “Everstick Suction” dentures have your back! Oh, and don’t forget to call the Lady Attendant at the phone number at the bottom of the ad.

Thin Men and Women, Fall River Daily Evening News (Fall River, Massachusetts), August 10, 1915

Does anyone have any information on Sargol? Is this just another dietary supplement?

City Mausoleum, Evening Bulletin (Honolulu, Hawaii), November 26, 1910

Almost always a better alternative to burial in ground, the folks in Honolulu in 1910 seemed to understand that burial ground would be hard to come by eventually. On average, a mausoleum can hold many more burials that the same amount of land used for ground burials, especially when housing cremated remains.

The Inquiring Photographer, The Illustrated Daily News (Los Angeles, California), January 11, 1924

Yes, public libraries are important and most folks seemed to share that sentiment in 1924, even silent film legend Clara Bow! However, here we are almost one hundred years later having this same conversation. Always remember that non or mis-education leads to ignorance, which leads us farther from a tolerant society. Oh yeah and if you don’t learn from history, it will repeat itself. Book banning and burning is only the beginning to a world filled with hate. See World War II.

Volume Savings Permit Greater Value, The Bismarck Tribune (Bismarck, North Dakota), July 20, 1922

Founded in 1852, Studebaker started as a manufacturer of buggies, wagons, and carriages, among other transportation related products. In 1902, Studebaker entered the world of automobile manufacturing and produced cars and trucks under the “Studebaker Automobile Company” moniker for the next 65 years. They were known as quality automobiles, reliable and durable. It sure would be nice to own one now. Fun fact: when Studebaker entered the automotive manufacturing business in 1902, they built mostly electric vehicles for about a decade, until they switched to making gasoline combustion automobiles.

Janitor Drops Dead in Price Building, The Salt Lake Telegram (Salt Lake City, Utah), January 1, 1922

Joseph “Joe” Perri was born circa 1871 in Italy. He died December 29, 1921 in Price, Carbon County, Utah. His death certificate states that his cause of death was epilepsy. He was buried in Price Cemetery on December 30, 1931.

Colleen Moore Concert Listing, The Billings Times (Billings, Montana), June 30, 1927

It Must Be Love starred Colleen Moore (Born Kathleen Moore, 1899-1988), Jean Hersholt (1886-1956), and Malcolm McGregor (1892-1945). This very brief 2-strip Technicolor film was Colleen Moore’s third film made in 1926. Regarded as one of the most fashionable and highest paid actresses of the silent film era, Moore was a fresh faced, petite brunette with a brilliant bobbed haircut, which she helped popularize in the 1920s Western world.

Raspberry Shrub Recipe, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), June 12, 1909

We’ve never tried this drink, but it does sound refreshing and worth a try. Looks like a great summer drink that could easily be made an alcoholic cocktail with a little vodka or tequila.

Help Wanted, Albuquerque Morning Journal, (Albuquerque, New Mexico), June 12, 1913

Aw c’mon, the sexist idea of gender separated classified advertisements is kind of gross. Glad we have at least come a little past this, but we still have a lot of work to do.

During our genealogical research, CMS Research & Genealogy comes across many stories that have nothing to do with our current project. We have tons of them and will be sharing them all with you on this blog. All the more reason to come back and visit us again!

May 30, 2023

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