24 May 1917
Page 1
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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Anita Tribune
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
1
A garage manager notes a near miss after an explosion is avoided when Mr. Erastus Pinkley explains his belief in recovery. The piece blends local rumor with a public service ad about hay curing and agricultural tips from Emerson-Brantingham in Rockford Illinois.
A Philadelphia professor patiently translates an ancient Babylonian epic from inscribed tablets found in Mesopotamian ground. He deciphers a two language inscription and reveals Enkidu, a half barbarous chief, redeemed by love, in a tale of tyranny transformed by a woman's love, amid wartime headlines.
A wartime debate questions halting whisky production to preserve foodstuffs, while one speaker jokes about sailors preferring squid as a meal, highlighting public sentiment on measures to conserve resources.
A dialog features two women discussing a fine carriage owned by a man described as a millionaire. One remarks on his carriage while the other expresses interest in the man behind the luxury, hinting at a person of wealth and status.
A reflection argues that women display surprising resolve and stamina in confrontations with men. The piece analyzes perceptions of female grit, suggesting social norms underestimate or misinterpret ordinary strength when challenged by male counterparts.
Liberty Horton heiress to a Mexican estate is seized by Pancho Lopez an insurgent. She overhears plans to attack an American city and army camp, escapes with Pedro’s help, and a rescue party led by Major Winston Captain Rutledge and Manuel Leon pursues. The Mexicans attack but are repulsed by American troops. Pancho Leon pressures Winston to force Liberty to wed Manuel, which Winston refuses.
Liberty and Manuel wed amid danger as Rutledge and the rangers move against insurrectos. The Major fears the union, Therese is thwarted, Pedro battles, and Liberty threatens Manuel with a knife, declaring their marriage is only on paper to save a man she loves.
A collage of quips and musings from a wartime reader column. Farmers joke about gardening and golf while discussing economy and hats. A note on English sunboats versus airship naming and a cheeky exchange ends with a line about busy men finding time for necessary tasks.
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.