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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
7
The advertisement extols Masters of Men a sea adventure film based on Morgan Robertson. It lauds Dick Halpin as a model of courage and honor amid brutal life at sea and extreme peril, promising wholesome masculine drama without tawdry temptations.
A shopper recalls grabbing what she thought was her feather handbag but realized the mistake when her own purse remained on her arm. She describes the moment of horror and mistaken identity in the store aisle, noting the common feeling many women share.
An editorial meditation likens life choices to battlefield crossroads urging decisive action. It warns against lingering indecision at moral junctures and encourages choosing the right path, citing the dangers of hesitation and the temptation to lie.
The piece traces the word picnic from nick-a-nick a practice at outdoor gatherings where guests brought a share of provisions. It notes 1862 as a likely origin, cites Mainwaring's 1618 birthday party description with each man bringing meat, and mentions Sir George Youne’s sausages in a bag pudding as colorful evidence.
An exhortation by F A Walker urging readers to abandon constant complaint and lazy habits. It stresses self improvement through hard work and study, warning that neglect leads to a life of misery and blankness. The piece invites youth to answer the world’s call for creative thinkers and personal growth.
Fragmented poem excerpt questions whether a former lover recalls shared passion and if new high reaching endeavors replace the old bond. It contrasts memory and ambition with lingering faith and longing, ending with a credited Carl Sandburg reference.
A Mother’s Cook Book excerpt explains using EA moss or carrageen seaweed as a gelatin substitute. It covers washing, tying in cheesecloth, simmering milk with sea moss, and flavoring options like orange almond caramel or maple syrup. It gives peach variations with egg white coconut and peach jam, ending with marshmallow cream.
Florence tells her mother about seeds she has removed after lunch. She notes she has already taken out many seeds while picking out bones from salmon polluted by fruit seeds. The moment captures a clever preschool observation.
Advertising copy warns buyers to verify Bayer on the package or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer aspirin. It claims the product relieves coldHeadache Toothache Lumbago Tearache Rheumatism Neuralgia and pain and notes common packaging sizes and low cost.
A reader laments constant bad luck claiming a dream book purchased a month ago ruined their dreams. The remark blends frustration with a humorous disbelief at misfortune and superstition.
A traditional saying notes a mule does not pull when kicking and does not kick when pulling, reflecting a paradox in rural labor wisdom and animal behavior.
A history teacher in Indianapolis asks Billy to explain the phrase man of letters and Billy replies that it means someone who went to college, graduated, and earned letters after his name. Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement promotes whitening clothes without harming fabric.
A wounded candidate for enlistment quips about injuries during a medical exam, implying he cannot run and will not be drafted. The exchange highlights the tension between physical fitness and recruitment.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment to remove pimples and blackheads, wash with Cuticura Soap in five minutes, and maintain clear skin with daily use of the products including Cuticura Talcum.
Tommy Boy asks for more pea soup in a playful exchange with grandma. The grandma agrees and teases the boy about his appetite while noting the boy’s trick to avoid school by getting a bellyache.
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.