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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1920
Page
13
Deputy sheriffs from Androscoggin and Cumberland counties combed the woods between Pownal and Durham in a search for Peter Valis who escaped the Augusta State hospital seven weeks ago. A man matching the description talked with woodsmen this afternoon before vanishing, a revolver noted on his belt.
Portland, Aug 31 Stuart E Fegleston manager of the Portland branch of Massachusetts Motors Inc is being sought by police. He faces a warrant charging him with passing a worthless check before leaving the city about 10 days ago.
More than 1000 people attended the eighth annual Brookline play festival last night at Brookline playground. About 200 boys and girls from 10 public playgrounds staged The Conflict highlighting the nation's neglect revealed by medical examinations for enlistment and conscription and the lesson of this warning. Balkan blouse influence is noted in coats and dresses.
Physicians advise less meat and Kraft Cheese offers a meatless alternative. The ad extols Kraft Cheese packed in tins, sterilized for consistent quality and easy digestion, claiming health benefits and lower household costs with eight varieties including Cheddar Chile Pimento and Swiss.
Eight-year-old Joe Horgan of Jamaica Plain tended a large garden this summer and brought a "bull beet" to the Post. He is noted among champion vegetable growers in the area, with the beet large enough to feed the Horgan family for a meal.
Springfield Aug 31 Congress man Alvan T Fuller Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor attacked his opponent Warner over a recess committee he said costs taxpayers at least 70000 dollars. He claimed the body offers little beyond velvet for sixty one legislators while handling Massachusetts statute revision long in the hands of allegedly expert lawyers.
A critic accuses Massachusetts lawmakers of appointing a 61 member committee at $1000 each for three months. The group has met, formed subcommittees, and adjourned for 10 weeks while supposedly advancing no substantial work. Warner is cited as the key driver behind the effort and questioned for efficiency and economy.
Pilgrims in Leyden celebrate Queen Wilhelmina's birthday as their congress continues under Sir Roland Graham British minister. Principal addresses delivered by Pr. Samuel Elliott of Boston and Rev. Mr. Tomig of New York.
Marion Ohio August 31 Senator Harding spoke to a delegation of Republican Governors endorsing the Roosevelt conservation policy to develop the West and protect food supplies. He urged homes for returning veterans in the undeveloped West and said reclamation and development require federal state and private financing.
Illinois Governor Frank O Lowden as spokesman for eight governors praised Senator Harding for dignity and self restraint in the campaign. He urged broader federal state cooperation and a revival of Roosevelt era conservation. The delegation included Sproul Goodrich Beechman Stephens Campbell McKelvie Townserd. After Harding’s address the group attended a G A R picnic in Marion Park with brief patriotic speeches.
In San Francisco on August 31 United News reports Charlie Spicher age nineteen rushed the stage at Mount Morris Vaudeville Theatre when a performer titled a snappy singer dancer and talker sang Come to My Arms and Kiss Me. Stagehands and police intervened. bail set at 600 dollars for a Friday hearing. Negligees and lingerie are described with lace.
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.