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
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
17
Cleaning Palm Beach suits at home is feasible with routine steps. Use gasoline prewash, warm suds, and multiple rinses, then treat grease marks with carbon tetrachloride and stains with perborate solutions, followed by careful partial drying and pressing on the wrong side. Veil fashions rise with large square hats featuring silk mesh and embroidered borders.
A practical black hat suited for white summer frocks or dark costumes. It features a brim of shirted black lace and tulle, a French blue pleat ribbon tied at the crown into a small bow at the back, and blue and rose flowers with maize colored wheat sheaves for color.
The article describes a tailored taffeta silk frock for girls aged eleven to fifteen, sized for school activities and social events. It outlines a knee or teend length skirt with a deep tuck, a one piece bodice with a girdle, scalloped detailing, pendant silk balls, long sleeves with cuffs, and decorative velvet ribbon buttonholes, plus organdie sleeve protection.
Bead frogs are novelty trims for sheer fabrics like chintz and other translucents. They feature regulation frog shapes formed from beads, strung and sewn into place along the fabric edge.
A dark brown halo braid with a matte finish forms a smart late Hindu turban that is light and comfortable for urban use. The design blends traditional styling with practical comfort for daily city wear.
Alicia wanders the old Caverly mansion and dreams beside the sea as Pliny Caverly the fourth arrives in a car. He reveals a family tradition that the eldest son meets his bride in the front chamber. She quips she must leave for a garden party, while he vows to follow and keep the tradition alive.
A humorous Washington anecdote shows Congressman Ayres unable to name a county seat in a Marsland trip gag. The civil service exam question about a fictional Goofusburg highlights the commission's odd prompts and the congressman’s puzzled reply, dating to postwar bureaucracy.
A Los Angeles arrival of a WWI doughboy drew smiles and cheers but he hid his face in shyness. He joked with a friend that the girl’s affection would fade after he kissed her, recalling a promise about the Kaiser’s helmet and a reunion with Toata.
A farmer and a woman debate why pearls rival diamonds, with Corn Teasel guessing women favor a certain quality or display. The dialogue hints at social status and desire, closing on a folk wisdom tone about value and perception.
An old advertisement promotes Boschee's Syrup as a quick remedy for summer colds. It advises rest in bed if possible, or staying indoors to avoid drafts, plus light foods and occasional doses. The product is claimed to be American made for over fifty years and available at stores selling medicine.
In a Chicago lecture on domestic science Dr Mary Dorgan Lockwood warns jealousy is a terrible force affecting lovers and households. A story of a capable cook and an incapable parlor maid illustrates conflict and passion within a marriage and the tragic flare of envy.
Fragmentary note describes a green worm nearing lettuce in a garden with unclear language and stray phrases. No clear people, places, dates, or organizations are readable. The item reads like a garbled diary fragment or children’s vignette without confirmable facts.
A vivid portrait contrasts a woman who believes she knows everything with one who openly shares all she thinks. The line implies bold honesty and outspoken confidence shaping her influence and presence.
The piece argues morale as hope and courage linked to moral life, warning that pure goodness without discipline fails under stress. It emphasizes total self care beyond basics, and mocks neglectful parenting while noting scandalous misuses deride health.
A fragmentary report outlines a family’s dispute over financial support and identity within a broader poverty struggle. The father acknowledges progress but notes ongoing reliance on parental support despite a son achieving a degree and body of work. The text hints at social pressures and enduring economic hardship.
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.