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
Darlington Herald
Location
Darlington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1923
Page
2
For sale 169 acres of sandy clay subsoil suitable for fruit. Located in the fruit belt 7 miles north of South Haven. Includes 606 young fruit trees, good timber, pasture, running water, two houses, barn and outbuildings. $75 per acre with part terms. Must sell. Murray Acklin, Haute 2, South Haven Michigan.
An excerpt describes Jesse Lasky and a postwar traveler discussing foreign travel costs. In Paris the American complains about hotel prices, noting a glass of beer costing about $2 and rent at 8,000 francs per week, while quarters are joked about as eighths.
Indiana reports a busy mix of local incidents and official actions. Officials include Rev. J D Garrison elected by the Indianapolis Ministerial Association and Us Underwriters naming a president. Accidents claim several lives as Delmer Strickland, Otto Cushman, and Edward L Patterson are noted. Grants, trials, and legal actions appear across Porter, Greensburg, Kendalville, Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Local projects add street lighting in Curtisville and park improvements in Winchester.
An advertisement urges mothers to use Red Cross Ball Blue in laundry for a dainty, well groomed appearance that girls admire. The note frames the product as a simple way to improve a daughter’s presentation.
A tale from the New York Sun recounts Smivers reliance on a new alarm clock over a worn rust watch. He prized the relic for sentiment yet missed his uncle’s appointment when the clock woke him at eight. The old watch read eight thirty and proved late, ending in a strained relation as the uncle refused to speak.
General George A Wingate sparked a satirical exchange in New York about war injuries and a fictional threat to a character named Malaprop's daughter. The pastor's wife and Mrs Malaprop join in a wry chat contrasting wit and punishment with a mock electrocuting course.
A readable quotation attributed to Robert Ingersoll promotes happiness as a present choice and suggests happiness grows by making others happy, emphasizing that the path to joy lies in immediate action and shared goodwill.
Prices for threshing grain will rise this season, according to Cass county thrashermen. Mrs. Harry Dickey elected president of Vigo County League of Women Voters at Terre Haute. Miles reappointed county agricultural agent at Columbus. Miles a Purdue man. Horace Coats named secretary of Marion retail credit bureau. Purdue awarded 598 degrees at 49th commencement in Lafayette. Indian Village Memorial church near Marion undergoing reconstruction and to be dedicated. Clark county authorizes 5 percent interest on $18,000 Harry Bean road bond. R. R. Cromwell ex-principal to resign immediately. John Humphreys barn near Jasonville burned with horses lost. Oscar L. Stanley dies of heart failure in Martinville auto. Fort Wayne police court records break daily tally with 66 defendants. Ripley county board of review meets at Versailles. Mooresville residents back free Chautauqua. Red Men reward Franklin tribe for degree exemplification. Shelbyville high school budget board reports net athletic receipts of $1,400. County attendance average 96.75 percent. Plain View wins best attendance. total county enrollment listed. Wheat harvest expected late. farmers foresee July harvest delay in central Indiana. Wainwright Trust of Noblesville elects board of directors and officers. Northern Indiana fair at Decatur features style show and pyro technics July 24–27. Estate details of B H J Leland noted in Fort Wayne area.
Lesson overview lists twenty centuries teaching from Abraham to Esther with themes of vision leadership courage and character. It outlines three teaching methods and notes individual lessons featuring figures such as Abraham Moses Samuel Elijah Isaiah Jeremiah Nehemiah Ruth Joseph Esther and Jesus as centrales for junior and senior pupils.
A reflective quotation on pleasing others and self contentment. It cites the idea that amiability arises from satisfaction with oneself and others, attributed to Pazlitt.
Mrs Laura Laws of Vincennes Indiana says five Tanlac bottles ended years of stomach distress and a nervous breakdown. She reports improved eating sleep and energy and states she can perform housework and garden work now. Tanlac sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
Four year old Florence recalls seeds she has removed from fruit and proudly shows her mother the pile of seeds she has already taken out after a salmon lunch. The moment captures a charming mischief in a brief domestic scene.
A quoted speaker laments bad luck saying a month ago they bought a dream book and have had no dreams since, highlighting a humorous sense of misfortune and unfulfilled wishes. The remark captures a lighthearted take on superstition and fate.
Pimples and blackheads can be removed by smearing Cuticura Ointment and washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Daily use keeps skin clear. Include Cuticura Talcum in regular toilet care. Advertisement.
Tommy Boy asks for more pea soup from Grandma who responds playfully. He jokes that eating a lot makes him sick and avoid school, sharing a light family moment.
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.