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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
7
Mary Frances plans to stay with Ermintrude despite Ann and Cecily's hints. Phil arrives after a long day, ferries Mary Frances with Ann in the car, then walks home with umbrella in light rain. The scene centers on siblings and a tense dinner, leading to a quiet, unresolved tension.
A reader outlines traditional Christmas pudding methods with two recipe variants. One uses a rich mix of dried fruit, nuts, suet, spices, and grape juice steamed for six hours. the other offers a simpler version steamed for four hours.
A farm wife’s letter about not lending to her reads sparks village debate. A columnist imagines responses from neighbors and stores, highlighting a battle between censorship and a mother’s right to books.
H N Burnett urges motorists to buy 1932 license tags early to save time and money, aid distribution, and avoid last minute rush. He also advises checking registration cards for accuracy to ensure easier recovery if a car is stolen and to note distinctive marks for identification.
In a penniless household, Ann aged 28 and Cecily 22 carry the burden of supporting their once wealthy grandparents Rosalie and Grand. Orphaned since childhood, the sisters seek romance as Ann is engaged to Philip Ecroyd, Cecily entertains Barry McKeel, and Mary Frances 15 awaits word of an actor Earl De Arunt arriving, signaling change.
A narrator and his mother-in-law confront fear when the family suspects a dangerous object near a fence. With field glasses and a tense exchange, Winchell and Mr Underwood watch the white thing while the mother-in-law pesters about diseases and safety. The scene centers on caution, restraint, and tense family dynamics.
The narrator and Margaret discuss the value of garden gloves and drills for children to prevent poison ivy exposure. They watch the pasture, noting the boys approaching the fence while Mr Underwood and others wait on the far side. The tension remains as the adventure continues.
Cleveland patrolman Thomas Koprowski responding to a chicken theft report spotted a creature under a rear porch. He ordered the animal away, prodding it with his revolver. In the dawn light he realized he had shot a skunk after mistaking it for a thief.
Senator Norris sought to juxtapose President Hoover’s address with Governor La Follette’s depression critique. The omission of La Follette’s message from the Congressional Record sparked questions, highlighting tensions between business policy and calls for reform.
A Paris fashion note signals feathers in grebe and marabout returning to hats with bold colors from parakeet wings to quills. Velvet and satin ribbons dominate, with new trimming like corded berets and a versatile lace dress converting between tea gown and dinner frock. The piece also promotes home made Christmas tree ornaments from egg shells and a care department leaflet.
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.