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The Day a Giant 9 Appeared on the Front Page in Americus, Georgia

In October 1905 a giant 9 filled the bottom of the Americus Times-Recorder’s front page in Americus, Georgia. Then a store on Forsyth Street explained it.

Just Enough Kerosene: How a Lake Andrew, Minnesota, Woman Sent the Threshermen to Bed

Historical Facts, Minnesota

In the fall of 1905 young threshermen near Lake Andrew, Minnesota, sat up half the night. One woman gave them just enough kerosene to get to bed.

Why a Little Boy in Meriden, Connecticut, Sent Back a Grocer’s Dime

Connecticut, Historical Facts

In July 1905 a little boy in Meriden, Connecticut, asked a New Haven grocer for a dime, then mailed it back: it was “too much like begging.”

Grass Grew in the Streets of New Castle, Delaware. On Halloween, the Soldiers Brought Lawn Mowers.

Delaware, Historical Facts

On Halloween 1905, New Castle, Delaware’s militia marched as street sweepers with lawn mowers, poking fun at the grass growing on Delaware Street.

Who Were the Lady Riders Charging at the Rings in Annapolis, Maryland?

Historical Facts, Maryland

In 1905 three women rode in the Elks’ ring tournament in Annapolis, Maryland, lancing rings from decorated arches. Ethel Duckett, Hiawatha, won.

A Tango-Dancing Elephant Marched in the Governor’s Parade in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Historical Facts, Pennsylvania

In 1915 two circus elephants marched in Governor Brumbaugh’s parade in Harrisburg. One, Tango Jumbo, was famous for doing the tango. He saluted instead.

New England’s Only Moving Stairway Was in Providence, Rhode Island

Historical Facts, Rhode Island

In 1898 the Shepard Company store in Providence opened a moving stairway, an early escalator. A newspaper columnist rode it six times in one visit.

10,000 People Packed a Field in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Watch a Birdman Fly In

Historical Facts, New Hampshire

In June 1911 Harry Atwood flew a biplane from Waltham, Mass., into Manchester, N.H., landing in a crowd of 10,000 with New Hampshire’s first air mail.

A Cowboy and a Cowgirl Married on Horseback in Fort Klamath, Oregon

Historical Facts, Oregon

In April 1911, Joseph Hessig and Fannie Marsh were married on their cow ponies in Fort Klamath, Oregon, then drove a herd of beef cattle home to California.

“201 January 10” Was Everywhere in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Nobody Knew What It Meant

Hawaii, Historical Facts

In January 1913, “201 January 10” appeared on Honolulu store windows, street signs and movie screens. Here is who put it there, and what happened on the day.

Out of 53,000 Envelopes, the First Name Drawn Was a Rapid City, South Dakota, Woman’s

Historical Facts, South Dakota

In 1911, 53,000 people entered South Dakota’s land lottery at Gregory. The first name drawn was Mary Kendall of Rapid City, who wove carpets for a living.

Ely, Nevada, Paid an Aviator $1,400 to Fly on the Fourth of July

Historical Facts, Nevada

Ely, Nevada, hired aviator Frank Burnside for the Fourth of July in 1913: $1,400, no fly, no money. He flew from 6,421 feet and was carried down the street.

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