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
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1887
Page
2
Defiance Co notes a fine platinum wire drawn invisible to the naked eye but detectable by touch or with a magnifier when shadows the card. The safety envelope uses a lock stitch on the gum flap with paper strips to prevent opening without breaking and exposing burglary.
Nina Van Zandt promised to attend the Pittsburgh socialist meeting as proxy for Averst Srits. When the gathering convened, she was absent in body leading to disappointment among red-flag followers. An apology read to the socialists stated she was present in spirit and fully sympathetic with the cause.
Ignatius Riggin of Madison County Illinois has four daughters who spin weave and sew their own clothing from raw cotton and wool. The family is wealthy with an estimated worth of 250000 dollars and lives in a stylishly furnished home. The father’s hobby is home made clothing and the daughters support him by indulging in it.
The Tribune recalls Apranam Gorin Jay Gould's brother once living in Salt Lake. It notes his habit of surprising poor families by unloading coal chickens turkeys and vegetables in back yards and then feigning ignorance. The piece portrays his heart as soft despite a tough facade.
Mrs Herrin Greene deposits 1,000,000 in Philadelphia and Reading Railroad securities in person to honor a reorganization plan, proving frugal thrift. The piece notes Dutch escort customs at weddings and limits on unmarried women going out alone in Holland, then shifts to remarks on political talent versus oratory and Gov. Taylor of Tennessee promising to pardon imprisoned youths under 17.
Brief item notes an event that occurred near Pedro and Liberal in Barton County last Thursday morning, with limited readable details from the clipping.
A farmer near the town held a barn floor contest with a hired man and two sons attempting to loop one heel around the neck. The hired girl, watching from a knothole, later became the victim, found in the milk-house with both heels tight. Her right hip was dislocated by the mishap. a Pedro physician treated her and the circus stunt will keep the group idle for weeks.
The article breaks down a Boston contract paying Kelly $5,000 salary and $4,000 for a photograph plus $10,000 to release him, totaling $15,000. It compares the pay to U S officials and senators, estimates 130 games and 200 hours of play, equating the daily rate to $454.54 and annualized to $165,907.10.
Micuard Nowan, a one-armed inmate at Bridgewater Prison, escaped by removing window bars amid near freezing conditions. He traveled through woods from Saturday to Monday, borrowing clothes in Pawtucket, then sheltered in a barn before being recaptured in Provident. He had served five months of a year long sentence.
The article explains canvasback duck migration from Canada to Chesapeake Bay areas, their diet of val lue na and wild celery, and how winter fowlers replenish numbers with young birds. It notes the 19th century Baltimore restaurateur attempt to breed canvasbacks using two crippled birds, but the experiment failed as the birds pined for cooler northern air.
Dr Talmage urges parents to secure their children’s souls, not just manners and education, by entering the ark through Christ. He likens salvation to a wide door open to all, warned against delaying or succumbing to derision, and stresses family altar prayers and inviting all kin to join in eternal safety.
A humorous exchange cites Prof. Huxley and a chain of odd causal claims linking English health and complexion to roast beef red clover bumblebees field mice and Old England old maids and cats. The dialogue mocks pseudo science and British quirks through a traveler’s curiosity.
New York observer recounts Gen Lee courting danger during Cold Harbor and near Richmond. Lt Col Reagan recalls Lee's lack of reserve and single line of men, with officers fearing his death and Confederate leaders sharing that belief at war’s end.
The Iowa labor of Col. Hepburn argues against the veto on the veteran pension bill, contrasting northern and southern beneficiaries, detailing wartime losses, and citing a Fond du Lac G A R letter praising his stance while noting veterans beg for aid.
A South Side court hears a humorous cross examination of a husband told to run errands for his wife. He imitates forgetfulness about dress goods, tea, a book, and a store visit as the wife probes his memory and the judge adjourns the session.
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.