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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
7
A brief patient note from February reports a small lump on the lower lip that was diagnosed as a cancer by a doctor. After a second opinion the lesion spread and the patient began a course labeled 8. S. 8. with seven doses administered. No further signs of the disease were observed thereafter. W. P. Brown, Hollands, 5.0.
The Brooklyn Eagle editorial declares Grover Cleveland as the only Democrat who can beat Theodore Roosevelt in 1904. It argues Cleveland’s consistency, patriotism, and leadership make him the practical nominee, calling for party unity and his nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Imperial Cal April 29 five human skeletons have been found on the east side of the Salton river, bringing the total to eighteen discovered in this desert area now being irrigated. The remains are believed to date from before irrigation and many appear to have lain undisturbed for years.
A massive forest fire roared through northern Pennsylvania with Simpson nearly wiped out. A special train evacuated residents from Simpson, outrunning flames along a two mile front near oil wells. Watsonville reportedly destroyed with unknown fatalities. Mount Jewett narrowly saved before several blazes burned. Widespread fires in lumber camps and chemical plants fueled by a stiff north wind.
World wide reputation for White's Cream Vermifuge as the best worm destroyer with tonic effects on weak stomachs. It improves digestion and food assimilation, strengthens the body, and restores health and vigor of spirits natural to childhood. 250 at H L Tucker's Drug Store.
In St Louis on April 30 President Roosevelt greeted former President Grover Cleveland at the residence of D R Francis at 6 45 pm They met in a contrast of political eras and physiques then entered together for dinner after Roosevelt completed his afternoon program and arrived as Cleveland was leaving the train They chatted and dined together amid the informal hunting and fishing mood of the moment.
An Iowa reader praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a quick burn aid and emergency home remedy. The ad urges keeping a bottle at home and lists 25c to $1.00 at H L Tucker's Drug Store in Des Moines. A Britt robbery report follows: two masked men seized a $10,000 express package from agent Peterson during a train stand, escaping after a struggle.
In St Louis on April 30 1904 Francis becomes the talk of the town with a flood of Francis pictures in windows and on banners signaling a shift in public mood. Roosevelt and Cleveland also feature, but Francis dominates, suggesting a possible run at the presidency while Cleveland’s intentions remain unclear.
An explosion at the Creason Powder Company works near Williamsburg Blair County April 30 killed six workers and injured many others. A second blast occurred two hours later as fires consumed the factory buildings 1400 blocks of explosives stored inside. The plant employed fourteen men and sixteen women, most brought from Pittsburgh. the women escaped before the blast but suffered cuts and burns. The manager was injured and windows in Williamsburg were shattered. the Piney Creek railroad line was halted due to danger.
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.