What if the SDMB were . . . older?

GQ, 1885:
Fastest way to accelerate my large metal coach? by Eastwood

Okay, so, hypothetically, say I have a carriage made of metal, which seats two people. What’s the fastest I could theoretically make it go, and by what means? I’m looking for speeds in the range of, say, 88 miles per hour. I would appreciate a prompt response, thanks!

Appellation for a troop of musicians!

MPSIMS, 1930:

Gal waiting for me in Constantinople . . . can’t find city!

Cafe Society 1893:

Sherlock Holmes - Dead! End of Series?

And in 1901:

Return of Holmes, has A.C. Doyle Jumped the Shark?

Ask the castrato

Ask the truant officer

Ask the guy who acts as live bait for the really large animals

So, this new stuff… ‘paper’.

Reckon it will catch on? Or just a passing fad? Seems a bit flimsy to me. Give me stone tablets and etched metal plates any day.

Thread in Cafe Society in 1982 or so:

Need title for new song

Sample lyrics: “Her name is ?, and she dances on the sand, just like that river…” Also name for group would be appreciated.

SLeB

The mouse-catcher/cat keeps trying to get inside the house! What should I do? HELP!

The sabretooth keeps shredding my youngest family members. Should I declaw him?

Great Debates 1649:

So the king is gone, what about Cromwell for our next ruler

Posted in 1916 by TsarNicholas2:

(apologies to Miller)