Old Timey Crimey

01/04/2024

Happy Easter to those who celebrate.

31/03/2024

Togging out youngsters for Easter

Boston Globe, 1919

31/03/2024

Boston Globe, 1928

02/02/2024

Out Our Way

The Groundhog Club

“It wasn't his own shadow that caused a certain ground hog to go back into the hole.”

Salina daily union, 1923

08/11/2023

Cars for Fall and Winter
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36,000 Ford Model T users testify to the reliability, economy, and endurance of these Cars. Above models now on exhibition and ready for delivery. YOUR INSPECTION IS INVITED.

Pittsburgh Post Gazette, 1910

05/11/2023

"Farmers Say Daylight Time Costs $8,000,000 a Year."
Daily News, 1925

31/10/2023

Lansing State Journal, 1927

31/10/2023

"Hallowe'en Party Ends in Two Deaths"
Olean Evening Times, 1930

16/10/2023

Hey all, just wanted to quickly announce that we're going on hiatus while I deal with my health issues. Possible relief is on the horizon at last!

Keep an eye on your podcast feeds, because I promise we'll be back, and better than ever. 💗

11/10/2023

Street and House Gowns from Harper's Bazaar, 1910

10/10/2023

Not sure whether to call the burn unit or 1-800-DIV-ORCE

09/10/2023

A Cat's Tale (hehe)

From The Longton Gleaner, 1911

08/10/2023

From Sheared Cream o'Wit: A Classified Compilation of the Best Wit and Humor by Carl J. Mittler, 1923

29/09/2023

"Keck said in explanation that he had taken morphine that day and did not know what he was doing."

Well, as long as he has an excuse, I guess

the Longton Gleaner

28/09/2023

Really, we could have stopped the article after "D**k Buckalew, an outlaw." The story should be how the hell he got that name, because I'm sure it's a banger.

The Longton Gleaner, 1887

26/09/2023

Mrs Monteith Erskine claims parents will soon be able to pick the s*x of their child. She also claims that choosing the s*x of a baby is entirely up to the woman.

25/09/2023

We need more summons delivered via plane.

17/09/2023

Howarth, the attorney, pleaded guilty to three charges and got 8-14 years. He changed his plea after two weeks of trial. Caine pleaded guilty on two counts, turned state's evidence, and got time in the state reformatory.

State Detective Mrs. Zola Bennett broke the case through an undercover investigation in which she pretended to hire Howarth to burn down a non-existent mine shaft, then recorded his subsequent bragging about all his other fires.

16/09/2023

A tale of two butlers and a buttload of gems

15/09/2023

12/09/2023

Wat

10/09/2023

I honestly don't know what to do with these numbers, so I'll just put them into historical context

$30 = $547
$4950 = $88,645

08/09/2023

Classic case of cart before the horse

07/09/2023

Autumn apparel for School and College

Good Housekeeping Magazine, September 1910

06/09/2023

Whomst among us

06/09/2023

An entry in the Daily News' "Bright Sayings" feature.