Century Magazine published this illustration of Apache warriors in 1883.
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Apache Indian Warriors in 1883
Century Magazine published this illustration of Apache warriors in 1883.
Dorothy Campbell Women's Golf Champion
Dorothy Campbell made history in 1909, winning both the British and U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championships—something no one had done before. Then she did it again in 1910, proving it was no fluke. Her swing was smooth, her short game deadly, and her nerves—steel.
Reporters took notice. One wrote, “Miss Campbell plays with a steadiness and precision that unnerves her opponents.” Another said, “She has the rare gift of making difficult shots look effortless.”
Dorothy didn’t just win—she crushed her opponents. She won the Canadian Women’s Amateur three times. She added another U.S. Amateur title in 1924, long after most players would have retired.
She died in a car accident in 1945 at the age of 61.
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Political Cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm Sword Fighting Czar Nicholas II of Russia
This 1915 political cartoon shows Kaiser Wilhelm battling Czar Nicholas II for control of Russia.
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Political Cartoon of Kaiser Wilhelm Saluting American Flag WWI
This political cartoon showing Kaiser Wilhelm saluting the American flag appeared in the New York World in 1915. It was before the American entry into the war, so maybe they thought he was afraid to take us on.
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Batchelor’s Glee Club on the Battleship Maine
This 1898 photograph shows the Batchelor’s Glee Club on the Battleship Maine before its sinking in Havana Harbor.
“The club’s fame rested chiefly on its dogs, which were in great request among the officers and men alike.”
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Cartoon of Father Christmas in War Zone World War I
Father Christmas finds children in the war zone—World War I.
The whispers to the girl: “What did I tell you? I said he’d find our chimney.”
From La Baionnette, Paris. (1917)
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Queen Wilhelmina of Holland in World War I
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and Princess Juliana in 1917.
When World War I erupted in 1914, the Netherlands had one goal—stay out of it. Queen Wilhelmina kept her country neutral while the war raged all around.
She strengthened the Dutch military, kept a sharp eye on foreign affairs, and made sure her borders were secure. The Queen often visited troops, riding on horseback through muddy camps. Soldiers adored her. One Dutch paper said, “Her Majesty stands firm as a lioness, guarding the gates of our nation.”
Neutrality, however, wasn’t easy. Germany and Britain pressured the Netherlands. German U-boats lurked in Dutch waters. The British stopped Dutch ships, and food shortages hit hard.
Wilhelmina refused to be bullied. When the Germans tested Dutch resolve, she told her generals, “We will fight to the last man and the last bullet.”
The war ended in 1918, and the Netherlands remained unscathed.
Wilhelmina had pulled off the impossible. She kept her nation neutral, her people safe, and her crown firmly on her head. A Dutch newspaper summed it up: “Through storm and shadow, Queen Wilhelmina has stood, unbowed and unbroken.”
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Red Cross Nurses at the Front in World War I
This 1914 photograph shows a Red Cross nurse visiting the trenches near Nieuport, Belgium in World war I.
As the German advance swept through Belgium in the autumn of 1914, the coastal town of Nieuport became a critical battleground. British, French, and Belgian forces fought desperately to hold the Yser River, and amidst the chaos, Red Cross nurses worked tirelessly to save the wounded under fire.
As German shells battered the town, Red Cross stations—hastily set up in churches, schoolhouses, and cellars—became the last hope for many soldiers. One British nurse recalled: “The bombardment never ceased. We worked by candlelight in underground shelters, bandaging men who had been carried from the trenches, many with wounds too dreadful to describe.”
The battlefield conditions were appalling. Mud, blood, and constant shellfire made it nearly impossible to keep the wounded clean, and infection spread rapidly. Nurses improvised, boiling instruments over makeshift stoves and using torn sheets as bandages when supplies ran low.
A Belgian officer told the Manchester Guardian: “The Red Cross nurses stayed even when shells fell around them. They saved as many men as the soldiers did.”
At Nieuport, the Red Cross nurses proved themselves more than medical workers—they were lifelines of hope, enduring alongside the soldiers in one of the Great War’s earliest and most desperate battles.
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Actress Eleanor Painter
Eleanor Painter was known for her charm, vocal brilliance, and commanding stage presence. She found early success in Europe, where she became a star of opera and operetta.
She gained a reputation for her warm, expressive voice and dramatic skill. The New York Times said, “Miss Painter’s voice, rich and golden, carried the charm of a natural storyteller.”
She continued to dazzle audiences in The Love Letter and The Last Waltz, earning comparisons to the great sopranos of her time. Baritone Reinald Werrenrath said, “Eleanor’s voice had a way of making every note feel like a conversation—alive, full of color.”
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Actress Gertrude Elliott
Gertrude Elliott captivated audiences with her poise, emotional depth, and commanding presence. Born in 1874 in Rockland, Maine, she was the younger sister of legendary actress Maxine Elliott.
Elliott’s early success came in America, where she starred alongside her husband, actor-manager Forbes-Robertson. She won acclaim for her performances in The Light That Failed (1903) and The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1908), where critics praised her sincerity and elegance. The New York Times described her acting as “delicate yet powerful, a presence that lingers long after the curtain falls.”
On the London stage. Elliott’s portrayal of Portia in The Merchant of Venice was hailed by The Times of London as “a performance of rare intelligence and warmth.” She starred in Cæsar and Cleopatra and The Sacrament of Judas, where her ability to convey quiet strength made her a favorite among theatergoers.
Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson said, “Gertrude possessed an effortless grace—her every gesture spoke volumes.”
A retrospective in The Stage praised her as “one of the great actresses of her generation, a beacon of refinement and artistry.”
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Poet James Whitcomb Riley & His Home
Poet James Whitcomb Riley and his Indianapolis home (circa 1895)
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Author Robert Louis Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson was often sick as a child, so he spent a lot of time reading and dreaming up stories.
One of his most famous books is Treasure Island, published in 1883. The story is about a boy named Jim Hawkins who finds a pirate map and goes on an adventure to find treasure. The book features famous characters like Long John Silver.
Stevenson also wrote Kidnapped in 1886. It is about a boy named David Balfour who is kidnapped and has to fight for his freedom. The story is full of adventure and danger.
Stevenson traveled a lot because of his health. He moved to Samoa, a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean. He loved the island and the people there. He died in Samoa in 1894 at the age of 44.
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Japanese Garden at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Japanese Garden at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1892.
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Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison Riding A Bike
Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison riding his bicycle in 1899.
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New York Mayor William J Gaynor Walking His Dogs
New York Mayor William J. Gaynor taking a walk with his dogs in 1910.
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Calabrsese Immigrant Girl
This pretty Calabrese girl came to America in 1904 to marry her neighbor’s son, someone she hadn’t seen in years.
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Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, & Children
This 1897 illustration shows Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and her children.
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Arapahoe Chief White Whirlwind
Chief White Whirlwind was a leader of the Arapaho people during the 1800s.
In 1864, U.S. soldiers attacked a peaceful camp of Cheyenne and Arapaho people along Big Sandy Creek. Many Native Americans, including women and children, were killed.
In 1867, Chief White Whirlwind and other leaders signed the Treaty of Medicine Lodge, aimed to bring peace between Native American tribes and the U.S. government. It involved relocating tribes to reservations.
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