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 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1896
Page
3
A writer argues Royal intermarriage weakens intellect and vigor, citing a London Truth list of deformities and insanity in European houses. The piece warns that a culture of royal adulation erodes mental discipline and natural merit, comparing it to lost primeval tails.
A 30 year old man in Austria suffers three year paroxysmal laughter episodes. The fits occur nightly from 9 PM to 6:30 AM, peaking 5 to 6:30 AM, starting with a tickling sensation in the left toes. Between attacks he remains well. Medical authorities label excessive laughter as a nervous disease.
The Argus reports discussions in Melbourne officers noting Australia as a rich land with forests and soil for rice coffee and tea. They warn of potential annexation if conflict with Japan erupts while urging federation to bolster Britain’s empire and deter eastern threats. Dutch plans to reclaim Formosa are discussed as a possible counter.
A long discussion on how early parenting shapes character warns mothers to avoid manipulating or deceiving infants. It criticizes rewarding deception, promises, and punitive reactions, urging consistent trust and honest guidance to prevent future lying or stealing. The piece cites Ladies' Home Companion and a Chicago Post dialogue about engagement strain.
A humorous reminiscence from a North Carolina squire’s backwoods court recalls a hog theft trial where the jury admitted they did not know the verdict. The piece contrasts that scene with a London Needlework Guild tally of contributions by duchesses and counts a grand total of 5,050 for the guild.
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.