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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Carrollton Chronicle
Location
Carrollton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1930
Page
2
A long, fragmented article traces Halloween origins from Celtic and Druids to Christian adaptations, detailing Samhain rituals, mythic beings, and ancient offerings. It notes shifts under Rome and Christianity, the All Saints and All Souls link, and regional beliefs in fairies, goblins, and omen readings influencing Halloween practices in Ireland, Britain, and later America.
The lesson centers on Simeon and Anna, models of pure hearts and steadfast faith. Simeon, guided by the Holy Spirit, greets Jesus and proclaims God’s salvation, while Anna, a devoted widow, gives thanks and spreads the redemption hope to all awaiting Israel. Their lives illustrate inner purity, patient waiting, and prayerful witness.
A garbled letter fragment suggests a theatrical or ritual inquiry about gaining entry through a cellar and mentions Christ Satan and a spargeam. The readable parts reference a parlor and an unusual request connected to an entertainment context, with unclear names and locations.
A brief, enigmatic note on artistic practice and inner light. Mentions the blues, esound work, soul, and a spiritual frame with a reference to God presence and Gonpel Dam. The text reads like a fragment of personal reflection rather than a clear report.
An OCR fragment markets aspirin products with phrases about heart safety and relief from headaches. It references Bayer and genuine aspirin, noting no heart depression, and promotes aspirin as a trusted remedy for throbbing head pain.
Fragmentary Los Angeles data describe wartime valuation of aspirin and related goods at 875 million dollars. Text references California agriculture, ship shipments, vegetable products, and distribution toward Arizona. The fragment hints at union activity and market conditions influencing production and transport during the era.
An archaic advertisement fragment touts Castoria for children and mothers, promising relief from teething fever and upset stomach while asserting safety for youngsters. The piece blends product claims with unrelated notes on crops and temperatures, reflecting scattered OCR scraps from a period ad page.
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.