Lisbon widow Silva dies. will bequest sparks family turmoil
In Lisbon a healthy widow named Silva died and left a will that caused shock among relatives. The tale centers on her belief that her dead husband’s soul inhabited a rooster treated with reverence. Jealous of hens, she punished a courting rooster and stirred family disgust as heirs plot to alter succession, including a plan to kill a wealthy son to advance their claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silva
Lisbon
Pedro
Trusted Cough Remedy Endorsed by Readers in Wartime
A wartime reader letter extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs croup and related illnesses. The writer cites family use and prompt relief, urging others to try the product while noting home remedies and veteran familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruchold
USA
Bilious colic remedy and a comic landlord tale
An old patent remedy story recalls bilious colic and a drugstore claim for relief saying it was the sole cure in severe cases. A separate comic anecdote follows a would be gifted singer who, failing to pay, is teased by a landlord after claiming the instrument is out of tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biliols
CoLtc
H. Seever
U.S.A
T. W. Willincon
Buten
Boniface
King Edward and Family Embrace Motor Travel
Royal motorists join King Edward on Daimler excursions as Queen Alexandria gains a car. Princesses Victoria and Charles show mixed interest with bicycles and modest outings. The royal household gradually widens motoring participation amid nerves and novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Daimler
Alexandria
Victoris
Charles
Denmark
Fredensborg
SUE RECOMMENDS CHAMBERLAIN'S SOUGH REMEDY FOR COUGHS
An elderly note extols Chamberlain's Sough Remedy as the best cough remedy used in the family. It mentions confidence in the product and references a Michigan U.S.A. address and a local dealer, with garbled accompanying text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Chamberlain
South Africa Leaders Abandon Conference Plan at Sea Review
In a fragmented report from the Continent, opposition leaders Otha De Wet and De la Rey abandon a Barr conference scheme. Kroger and followers seek British conciliation to revive South Africa, while Generals Botha De Wet and De la Rey are expected to witness a naval review from the ship Wigeria with Chapmerrata, Lord Kitchener, Lord Roberts, and colonial premiers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Otha
de Wet
de la Rey
Barr
Digo
Mr. Kroger
Great Britain
Botha
de Vety
Dela Rey
Wigeria
Chanitierrata
Lord Kitchener
Lord Roberts
Purported Purgatives Criticized by Medical Authority
An advertising column questions the value of purgative pills sold in shops. Dr Williams pink pills are promoted as a cure for indigestion and related ailments, with testimonies from Adelaide residents. The piece also notes local football matches and public interest in park games and player conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tbis
Desowe
Wolinar
Mes J. Davin
May Hancock
Dr. Willians
Flancek
Gawlerodie
Adelaide
Eetsilere
Williams Medicine Co
King Wiliam Street
Gtr
Yiblic
Rainfall Tales From Past Sixteen Years At World’s Fina
Indebted to F Nuldig of World’s Fina for figures on local rainfall over sixteen years. 1892 saw 1580 joints of rain, enabling wheat growth and some land tenure. Except 1893 1894, rainfall waned, seven consecutive years of low to very low rainfall. only 2 50 points this year. Landowners struggle as feed and wheat crops suffer. historical totals cited include 16 50 points in 1892 and 6 35 1806 closing with 2 50 points to date this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Nuldig
Close shave in paddock hunt ends with bullock and eagle loss
An account from Uralla describes a hunting trip to inspect three paddocks on Mount Multon. After tracking a bullock and encountering a deadly event, a lightning strike felled a bullock, a snake, and the ridered team, with wildlife and gear scattered and a tense escape from danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cntire
Uralla
Chathie
Mount Multon
Ville
Ames
Charle
Allen
Aperesius
Happy Lives and Burdens of Living in Bugra City
The text describes happiness arriving in many Bugra citizens and speaks of burdens borne by people. It mentions Mrs. Je Quit Chapel Soret and a sufferer with trachache, detailing the pain and daily struggles. An advertisement for Daau's Racheche Kidney Pills appears, urging readers to buy from storekeepers and noting prices and claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soret
Stales
Daao
Wilkinson
Plater
Mecn Cay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co-operative
Sydney
Melbourne
Adela Fallars
Bendigo
Gelong
Parenting Hessaa
Maitland
Australasia
Waser Ra
Hay Cabh
Colless
Ston
Jordan
Goede
Groces
Rayrey
Suiall
Aloes
Jordan, W. E., Gooser, Keatings
Mes Frerer Grocer
Aberdeen
THE
John Unter
Uh, Ewirs & Son, Brspern, Koorige
Thera
Fred. Eskell
Eskell
Bubba
Hota
Burrs
Durra
Clare
Saddleworth
Mia, Herbert C.afford
Norra
Lowee Plestom Fg & Simitecs
Haughton & Go
Corrie Street
Frank Tucker
Nelsweat Maton
Chambers Viewera Square AY
Adelside
Strachan, Cheadle & Co., Woo! and Grain Brokers, Adbhlantide
Luke Day Ie
Stork
Church Notices
Avousr Ag
tam—Sen
Angi
Neo Nm
Adelaida
Smukers
Sre
Ile Tabacco
American Eagle
MY Pet
Conqueror
Talhom
Robert Dixson & Co
Waterbury
Thomas’s
Nidern
Sing-William-Street
Mel Thomas
Burra
Thomas
Tarih
Pounder
Tt Larpest Deiat Busi
Eas Am Australi
Lange Sil
Strachan, Ueaci & Up
Wool Brokers
Stock & Station Agants
Port Adelaide
Jamestown
Burra Record
Borsa, Wepeespay
Avoest 20
PALER
Srazan
Newa
S.A
KENT
TUCK
Hune
Stoge
Tennyson Story
Gordon M'Cabe
Terps
Aklwanth
Bret Gang
Sisilor
Wheeler
Bowghee Butile
K Wheeler
Northwood
N.Y. S.A
Z. W. Wilkin
Ying ID
Mes. I. A
Mich
T. W. Wilkinson
Ag Grantink
Vitadatio
Cummins
Osford Rset
Wontatra
A, Palmer
Isabella Cummins
Bure Listeict Agente
Mesars
A. Palmer
Rundlesieri
Callespohitence Havite, Waite
Testis
Punta
Ullee
Tvary
Eustrod
Mr. Darcey
Searal
Thadtron
Clemens Tapic
Cnn
Clemente ‘Youle
Clemente
Ostiance
Clemente Danie
Hussy Buscar
Adhaides
Soauer of
Sgemmiscahich
Judicial i
Ila Uaksaarhet
Abe
Jong Yu
Araier
Elfier
Annie Persone
Parrellovs
Chilly Cholly
Touket
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!