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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
3
A University of Wisconsin coed, Marian, allegedly has a mind reading ability by touching the other person’s fingertips to gauge truthfulness. Professor F C Sharp explains she developed the skill through long practice and observation.
A New York Evening Post style headline notes a surprising link between Greece and early Greek Homeric texts. The item hints at a broader claim about foundational literary artifacts and a Boston transcript connected to the discovery or discussion.
Eugene Shelton, a 40 year old from Pleasant Point, Maine, declares himself world eater champion. He reports consuming 68 eggs and 5 quarts of milk in a sitting and has eaten four quarts of oysters in a single occasion. He details daily meals with multiple pork chops, potatoes, bread, coffee, tea, pie, and bananas, plus smoking several packs a day.
Dr Molay led the Commandery in a special conclave tonight at 7 30 to confer the Knight Templar degree for eligible members.
The piece argues smaller pages with concise news boost circulation and cut waste. It notes yesterday's 72 page issue and earlier Sundays with the largest circulations as proof that content matters more than length. It urges a 600 ton saving and a shared effort across New York papers to stabilize newsprint.
In France during wartime, payroll tasks and currency shortages arose as notes lost value. A resident recalls handling pay amid chaos and scarce silver coins, noting the need for careful currency checks after the war. Local voices urge timely dog tax payment to avoid enforcement actions and potential euthanasia of untagged pets.
A carnival animal show led to a group of lions roaring after returning to their cages. One handler claimed the lions indicate rain, noting skies were clear last night and overcast this morning, though the claim remains unproven.
Eureka Kansas reports baby Wayne Hartenbower born recently is claimed to have eleven linear ancestors and is considered starting the fifth generation with noted appreciation of his lineage.
Muskogee Oklahoma March 18 a local artist Jack Brown claims to have perfected a process to paint pictures on silk stockings with no harm to the fabric or wearer. He expects hand painted silk hose for women to appear locally soon.
The revolutionary Von Kapp killed himself after a decision to not advance beyond German lines unless new turns in affairs threaten resumption of fighting. The U S had not ratified the treaty, so only American troops under armistice terms could enter Germany, while British and French ratification would risk actual warfare.
Fighting in the streets of Leipzig has been continuous since yesterday afternoon. Barricades have been erected across major streets as authorities try to restore order.
A fragment notes that table pleasures such as fruit in summer and winter are enjoyed by the poorer classes in Peru, reflecting social contrast. The snippet hints at lingering call for practical provisioning amid seasonal scarcity and class dispute.
A historical ad notes E W Grove offers a remedy titled Pures a Cold in One Day with price shown as 30 cents. The snippet reflects period medical patent claims and storefront promotion.
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.