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
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
6
A Lincoln Star editorial urges civilizational reform to curb flies by preventing entry through total cleanliness. It argues flies thrive in filth and that buried kitchen refuse screened food and well-kept drains will dramatically reduce infestations and associated sickness.
New York May 25 Ornithologists claim no factor equals wild birds in conserving land water and forests. Audubon Society leaders offer cooperation after governors conference to push bird protection laws and curb crop and tree losses caused by insect pests. Insect damage to crops and forests runs into billions annually. birds consume many pests, aiding crops and woodlands.
Biologists report the Biological Survey found woodpeckers titmice creepers kinglets warblers wrens fly catchers swallows nuthatches and others feed on pests attacking willow pine hickory elm and birch trees. Analysis of thousands of stomachs shows these birds’ constant labor is to consume the devastating insects.
Farmers in the county replanted nearly all their initial corn crop due to extensive cut worm damage. The destruction caused substantial losses and delays for the growing season, per the Auburn Herald.
Real estate transfers listed include Minde and Unkefer to Benjamin J Revelle. Steele Cemetery Association to Rosalie Godferson. sale to Wes ley H Maddox. Numerous deeds recorded with sections in Mit, Humboldt and Nim's add. John H Merehead and others act as referees in a partition. Amounts shown include 315 450, 21250, 1600 and 81000 in various parcel transfers.
A man named Cox found a Hint flint spearhead on a Wilkin son farm ditch site south of the city. The craft suggests a skilled Indian armorer and rare blue flint, implying the weapon was hurled in a chase rather than lost in battle.
A miniature American marvel weighing 12 grains and filled by S drops of water, it fits inside a thimble. Composed of M distinct pieces and held by 52 screws, its piston stroke is one twelfth of an inch and its diameter under one ninth inch. When in motion it acts like the strongest locomotive on rails.
The Lawrence Gazette argues Kansas faced repeated misfortunes from war cyclone to drought and prices. It notes corn and wheat price collapses, Populist decline, then oil booms driving wealth yet lowering values. The piece mocks Kansas for promoting novelty over lasting gains and warns of endless hype.
The hardest rain and hail storm in years struck Wednesday night, injuring newly planted corn and fruit. Many corn fields need replanting and plum trees lost their fruit. the writer hopes a thorough investigation won’t reveal greater damage. Daw son News Boy.
An old note warns that pneumonia or consumption can follow a cold and promotes Fo Ley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs and colds. It urges refusing substitutes at Kerr's Pharmacy.
The Emporia Gazette commentary blends poet Walt Mason referencing Alves with a satirical take on a murder ballad and a note about Falls City paying taxes. It argues a paying tax could fund years of street paving at a modest per property rate. Also advertises Campbell's Varnish Stain sold by Morsman Drug Co with color card.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy improves kidney function by filtering blood waste. It urges immediate use and cites Kerr's Pharmacy as the source for purchase.
An advertisement touts a book for women not well offering Dr Shoop’s Night Cure soothing suppositories. It claims free confidential medical advice and urges writing to Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The Night Cure is sold by all dealers.
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.