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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1910
Page
7
A fragmented early 19th or 20th century science note discusses invisible showers of tiny hollow steel balls and porous spheres in dust. It describes their properties, possible formation, and distribution from Earth to the upper atmosphere, suggesting experiments and observations with instruments like a valerescope.
Reading through scattered references from the London Chronicle and poets, the article argues that Lisbon’s name origin is debated, suggesting it may be a fanciful version of Oslo. It notes historical shifts in naming as Islam-era texts alter the city’s form, with mentions of Lashbuwa and Tyron, and recalls Byron’s Child Harold style lines on beauty and origin.
A fragmented reminiscence blends astronomy with a humorous local anecdote. The narrator describes Mercury's orbit and light variations while a domestic scene unfolds, ending with a quip about work and a chorus of villagers echoing a familiar tale. The piece mixes science curiosity with social humor.
A house description outlines a modestly priced Washington residence with a central living room, second story dormers, and a spacious dining area. Features include a new fireplace, a den with a Dutch window, a butter pantry to the kitchen, and two second floor chambers with a bath. The first story spans sixty feet by thirty six, with total cost excluding heating and planting about $2.40 per square foot, and plans are available for $24 through the editor.
A mangled Harvard tale recalls a Cambridge dinner in which suitors flirt and banter about a silver castor and a dining mishap. A bluehicket narrator mocks a failed wine or humdrum object as others laugh and improvise, hinting at college life and social pretenses.
An old fashioned quarrel over a ring and a whispered proposal unfolds in a murky exchange. The couple discuss status and patience as neighbors murmur about the betrothal, with hints of social judgment and local gossip surrounding the scene.
A letter from Pleasantville Pa recounts a severely ill girl saved by Thompson's Barosoma tonic. The writer claims rapid improvement after using the remedy, praising its cure for kidney and liver ailments. Advertises 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles via Ames and Co and Thomas Downey.
Christmas trees advertised with delivery at two prices. Orders left at Bush & Wheat’s Brewery, Main Street 1. Call Bell 191 for address. Included names Chas P Schadell and R O 1 Carry. Mentions rope and strength by volume and tea in water.
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.