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 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1922
Page
3
A man on a northbound elevated train in Chicago remained seated as a woman swayed on a strap. At Fuller ton avenue station he rose and headed for the door but returned for a seat he had left, prompting the woman to reclaim it. He then claimed the stop was not his station, drawing a sharp rebuke from the car.
A vintage ad promotes Alens Fountain Ease for shoes that pinch. It claims to reduce friction and ease tired swollen feet by shaking the product into each shoe for immediate relief.
A foggy sea tale follows a passenger who tries to register a letter and encounters a clumsy, unclear sequence. The transcript hints at a clerk’s confusion and a supposed seizure of a purse as locomotives are knocked over in a chaotic scene at a distant port.
unreadable OCR fragment mentioning a person from Kan and a note about achievements and footwork with mentions of UAV and observers in a distant context.
Quotes from the Birmingham Age Herald describe Mr. Wadleigh as patriotic during the war yet accused of thwarting the government. A flag in Isoshee hung beside a contract allegedly stealing $1,000,000. Authorities scrutinize the case as public interest grows.
A laundress sings of a happy day while hanging snowy wash on the line, praising Red Cross Ball Blue in an advertisement. The line emphasizes the product’s whitening power and domestic routine.
The famed singer Mary Garden appears as guest of honor at a Chicago chorus girls' event. She urges polite refusals to advances and discusses handling unwanted attention in public. An advertisement for Cuticura skincare products follows.
An appeal court in Vienna upheld a divorce between a diveres Ceepee and his wife, finding the couple incompatible. The wife objected to her husband’s conduct and a domestic dispute, while the court noted wartime-style restrictions influenced attitudes toward the marriage.
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a dramatic nautical vision with figures and place names unclear. The readable parts describe a monumental scene at sea and a historical sounding event, but specifics are obscured by garbled wording.
Travelers with tractors head toward Canada to settle Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. They expect high crop yields with wheat up to 400 bushels per acre and alfalfa two tons per acre. Land purchases include improved farms in southern and central provinces as settlers aim to start profitable operations this spring.
The piece outlines the appeal of the bungalow type with one floor living and ample light. It describes a 22 by 50 foot plan with two bedrooms, a 11 by 13 foot corner room, a rear porch, and a large basement for heating and storage.
The passage describes parental behavior in various fish species, noting that many species leave offspring to fend for themselves while some, notably a group led by the father, exhibit parental affection. It mentions pipe fish, eel-like forms, and kangaroo-like nurturing, with a focus on observed actions such as carrying fry and guarding nests. It also discusses a house design and floor plan details, including a wide porch and large living room.
Two talkative spectators, dressed in dark outfits with black satin hats, chatted before the curtain on the matinee. Their retro anecdote about onions and heartbreak adds a curious, sentimental aside from the Chicago Journal description.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger quotes John Kenlen, chief of the New York fire department, foreseeing roofs replaced by skyscraper forehouses for housing apparatus. He envisions gas that kills fire but not life, and a radio alarm system on every building that triggers gas without human help.
The Greenwich meridian is widely used to measure longitude and time, but some Italian scholars argue against universal adoption. They point to frequent cloud cover near Greenwich and propose adopting the Jerusalem meridian as a common reference due to clearer skies.
A fashion writer argues tasteful shoe choice matters more than gown cost. Black or neutral stockings pair best with varied dress colors, while grays and browns offer subtle variety. avoid flashy shoes that clash with the outfit.
Frilled guimpes in net and lace dominate neckwear with soft fluffy textures. Eeru color is favored over white for richer harmony with costumes. Designs suit elaborate suits rather than tweed outfits, with a lacing organdie option featuring scalloped plaits and white bead insertions.
An orchid shade in horsehair braid suits a delicate summer dress. The satin grapes show different purples and orchid tones.
The patchwork of Normandie blends valenviennes Irish filer and medallions with hand embroidery and tucked net. Parallel valen ciennes ruffles adorn neckwear while eyelet work appears distinctive. Lace and net effects appear in filet and guimpe forms with matching collars. No large collar and cuff sale yet, but organdic sets look promising later in the season for sport costumes.
The article argues the new long skirt differs from earlier styles, avoiding the restrictive corset waist. It notes the awkward drape of the old design, the hem brushing the ground, and the modern version hanging from the shoulders with panel touches to imply length.
Fabrics and styles for pongee blouses feature shirt fronts with tiny tucks and narrow plaiting bands. Necklines favor demi fall frills and decorative touches over tuxedo looks, as seaming and cuffs show pin tucks and delicate trim.
A white crepe de chine frock for a six to eight year old features eleven straight lines bound with red self fabric and red bloomers. The dress opens at both sides about five inches above the skirt edge with red binding around the slashed section, paired with a stitched red hat.
A navy silk crepe frock features four swinging panels with red georgette faces and embroidery in red gold and green. The straight chemise base uses a simple slip over unlined silhouette with a long uneven hem and sash at the long side.
A peculiarly vivid shade of green is in vogue as warmer weather arrives. Light green underthings in silk and voile rise in popularity, especially paired with white or cream lace. White sport shoes with bright green saddles gain wide appeal, and hosiery in bright green with fine white stripes completes the look.
Crisp white frills adorn dark shaded summer gowns. Neck and sleeve edges show tight tiny frills while long frills run sleeves recalling Queen Anne fashion. Some frocks feature muslin aprons edged with fine frills and light embroidery. Some aprons are real and attached at the waist.
A motion picture actress wears a simple unsophisticated gown in light taffeta ideal for balmy weather. The youthful design features a plain bodice with a straight front fastening and minimal trimming through a small gingham collar and cuffs.
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.