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!
No small town can grow without bold local trade
A mix of notes shows small towns losing ground to larger neighbors unless merchants advertise and support local papers. The piece urges backing hometown stores, relying on the weekly newspaper to spread news and sustain trade, while condemning crabbing about rivals. It emphasizes community, finance, and the role of local media in prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiere
Feller’s
Melvin Nyborg
Gunder
Minneapolia
Grimm
Grimm & Schupbach
Kniel’s
de Philips
Nagél
Lenhart