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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1893
Page
2
A fragment from Harper's Bazaar presents a playful rondeau about a fin de siecle maiden who reacts to sea and mountain scenery with witty remarks. Her comments mix humor and awe as the speaker places his verse in her hand and she proclaims the lines sublime.
Mrs Merivale and Jack Hoburton seem set for a wealthy match until a sudden mine windfall and shifting social standings threaten the engagement. Jack confronts Mr Merivale in Denver after being named president of the Arapahoe Mining Co. The plan ends with a lavish wedding as opposites reconcile.
The piece contrasts past conquerors with modern national guardians who seek welfare, defend rights, and serve the country. It lauds Washington and Lincoln as exemplars and notes pride in their leadership as heroes guiding the republic.
A new invention adds a comb aligned with the scissors pivot. A nut adjusts the gap between blades and comb to cut hair at any chosen length. The device enables precise clipping without separate combing.
An evening in a Maine town featured a boot contest where boys tried to outdo each other in pale and polish their shoes, providing a humorous moment for attendees. No further details on participants or venue are available.
Birge Harrison recalls a bizarre Australian hunt in Scribner's where a herd of kangaroos retreats in single file led by a large doe. The hunter fires a double charge, misses, and notes the comical yet futile pursuit as the herd vanishes into the scrub.
Lawrence Hutton discusses General Sherman’s strong individuality in a deathmask piece. A sculptor notes that daily exposure to Sherman failed to leave a personal impression, admired yet hard to recall the man. At a funeral crowd, the speaker recalls focusing on notables and the sorrow for the general. The moment of the hearse passing shifts attention to Sherman’s deceased wife.
A woman describes severe female troubles including weakness and abdominal pressure, credits Lyndza Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for her recovery, and urges other sufferers to seek the remedy via Mrs Pinkham's Medicine Company. The ad notes Liver Pills for 25 cents and that all druggists sell the product.
Andrew Parker and Mary Seidler of Braddock were to wed at St. Michael’s Catholic church when the bride suddenly refused to participate. She dressed in street clothes and left with Parker who demanded the $1.50 license value. Parker struck her as she demanded $3.50 back while onlookers gathered. The scene ended as Parker disappeared, with the bride walking away triumphant. Also reported a mummy head found in a silver box near Ysleta Texas, described as Aztec relic with a crushed temple and embalmed appearance.
J Seaver Page recounts a perilous incident when a wild eyed man demanded a quart of vermilion with a dynamite can in hand. The clerk alerted Mr Page, who calmly advised swift service for the man as danger loomed.
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.