Historic Silver City, Idaho

Historic Silver City, Idaho

Historic Silver City, Idaho, nestled deep within the Owyhee Mountains has a rich history of gold and silver mining. The historic town is LIVING HISTORY at its finest! I share a blend of Victorian and modern photos. Historical facts about the town and county too. #JacquieRogersAdo16.

Nineteenth Century Mail-Order Bride SCAMS, Part 11

Nineteenth Century Mail-Order Bride SCAMS, Part 11

A parade through historical newspapers taking a look at the wild and colorful history of one Charles H. Rowan, proprietor of a matrimonial agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the late 1890’s. He was accused, arrested, tried, found not-guilty, allegedly bribed government officials, retried–and the story doesn’t end there.

Nineteenth Century Mail-Order Bride SCAMS, Part 7

Nineteenth Century Mail-Order Bride SCAMS, Part 7

  1. Scammers threw out baited hooks to entrap the unsuspecting…and “suckers” fell for it far too often. This article covers a few short newspaper reports of circumstances wherein the honest fell for scams and ultimately paid plenty.
  2. The Postoffice Department takes steps to Suppress a Matrimonial Bureau. [sic]
  3. Six young boys run a scam, presenting themselves as a wealthy widow seeking a husband.