This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
6
A dated essay extols polite, polished men and patient wives, advising against nagging that harms harmony in drawing rooms. It contrasts fashion in hair styling with tender domestic affection, urging gentle mutual care for lasting happiness.
A parade of summer fashion notes covers white linen suits with pony jackets and lace trims, parasols, amber accessories, and delicate gowns in organdie and voile. It emphasizes grooming, neatness, and attention to small details as markers of true prettiness over mere figure.
A reflective piece contrasts marriage’s blunt honesty with the social cushion of courtesy. It describes how spouses reveal faults, how lovers historically comfort and critique, and portrays the ideal of a carefree, loyal friend who brightens rooms, forgives flaws, and keeps steadfast friendships.
Torchon lace decorates summer gowns as embroidery dominates the design. Imbroidered white Ilsle stockings pair with white buckskin pumps. Valenciennes lace is commonly linked when embroidery is the principal ornament.
Practical guidance on preserving windows with glycerine to prevent frosting and scenting rooms by warming balsam pillows on radiators. Cooking tips include baking potatoes on asbestos mats and making spiced prune sauce for meats. A glass eye care remedy uses boracic acid in boiling water to brighten and cleanse eyes.
Do not stay in the bath tub too long. Ten minutes is enough for a bath. A cold bath should not exceed two or three minutes. Jump into the water, exit promptly, and rub dry.
The article notes great bush fires in New South Wales and Victoria blamed on sunlight drying phosphorus paste used to kill rabbits. It cites Nora E Mac Munn’s land elevation breakdown for England and Wales, describes tantalite uses in lamp filaments and tools, explains sonorine phonographic postcards for voice messages, reports dried file cargo bound for Brazil for poultry food, presents Neuman Tobias’s multilingual lock with vast combination time, and ends with anecdotal grizzly bear encounters and a Louisville Herald quote on their power and speed.
In Wyoming mountains Hugh Sniverly of Sheridan argues most big game animals, including grizzlies and mountain lions, attack only if cornered or wounded. He cites dangers from urban crime to emphasize that fear of wildlife is overblown, noting deer can injure when driven.
In Carl Bock's Temples and Elephants a Siamese crowd remains polite as a circus exposes a chalked faux white elephant. The insult to sacred belief provokes ominous silence then public fear Buddha will punish the trickster and circus owner for disrespect.
Henry Vignaud recalls an American at Napoleon's tomb who listens intently to the description of the sarcophagus. The guide lists a steel receptacle, leaden casket, mahogany coffin, and finally the remains, prompting the visitor to quip that if Napoleon escapes, he should be wired at the expense.
A well read parish clerk seated below the three-decker pulpit often quoted classics during sermons. He muttered the source under his breath, drawing annoyance from the preacher and amusement from the congregation. The vicar finally shouted Drat you shut up and the clerk replied His own in his usual sententious manner.
A patient named Feebles requests the pastor Rev. Mr. Blank before surgery. Dr Sawem agrees, and Feebles quips about a woman’s talk while implying a prayerful start to the procedure.
The article traces Garibaldi s life from his birth in 1807 in southern France to sea captains dreams, hardship after Greek pirate attacks and illness, his pact with Mazzini, exile in South America and America, marriage, and ultimate return to lead Italy s struggle for liberty and unification through sheer courage.
An illustration presents a new hymn indicator device visible to both the congregation and the choir. The design differs from typical devices in that it displays hymn numbers in front for simultaneous viewing by all participants.
A two cylinder display device mounted on the choir loft railing uses rotating drums and a flexible strip printed with numerals on both sides. A hand crank winds the strip to show numbers in front and rear, aided by chains gears and front guideways for smooth operation.
Backlett speaks of a promised gown, Subbubs reveals five dollars spent not on material but on his wife’s travel for gown samples. The Philadelphia Press notes the humorous household dilemma and the cost of research.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer clipping notes show reptiles priced at 20 cents per running foot for stage use while a quip questions snakes having running feet. The page also contains a wry remark about women's companionship and accountability in wrongdoing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.