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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1880
Page
1
Fragmented poetic reminiscence describes a beloved song, Leonore, heard as Death silences tones. A mourner recalls the melody as a solace and asks Leonore if she can hear the sacred struggle between sorrow and memory. The refrain lingers like incense rising to heaven.
A boarding house tale centers on Flor ence Castleton, heiress to her parents estate, and shy bookkeeper David Atwood who wins her love after rescuing her from a house fire. Florence's guardian Mr Gray and other suitors witness a social clash until Atwood's brave act leads to marriage amid a spring aftermath.
The Philadelphia Record notes a revived coin collecting craze with rising prices for 1879 dimes quarters and half dollars as only 16000 were minted. Dealers report willingness to pay premium while collectors pursue scarce pieces. A rare 1796 Washington dollar, attributed to designer Birch, is highlighted with historical context.
The article extols archery with long bows of live wood and American substitutes, detailing bow weights from 30 to 100 pounds, suitable for different ages. It covers bow wood, arrows, strings, fletching, gear costs, and handmade preparation plus shooting technique and bow care.
A mid-19th century style essay notes that many unhappy marriages arise from husbands failing to maintain devotion and refined habits after courtship. It urges husbands to preserve kindness, attention, and courtesy to sustain domestic happiness and a wife’s self respect.
Two Java princes, first public representatives of their country in England, arrive in London. Contrary to Eugene Sue's romantic depictions, Prince Gondosiwayo and his son appear solidly built, dark yellow Malay complexions, blue black hair, and richly yet soberly dressed. They project a serious, purposeful image rather than flamboyant display.
Crucifix, winner of the Oaks for Lord George Bentwick, ran twelve times in as many months without defeat and earned 10287 pounds in public stakes. His triumphs occurred between July 9, 1889, and June 5, 1840, in a period far less than a year.
In 1436 Jean de Grouchy, aided by 400 inhabitants, seized Harfleur from the English who had held it twenty years, Jean perishing on the ramparts. Since then the Grouchy family has distributed 400 loaves each anniversary. Two years ago locals erected a statue to the fallen hero, showing enduring patriotism. The Marquis de Grouchy, blamed for Waterloo losses, was a family member.
A Boston Society testing noted a Missouri site of chambered earth mounds along the Missouri River in Clay County. Fire burnt clay fills and remains of several burnt skeletons were found inside chambers, with a nearby mound yielding flint implements pottery and a red stone gorge. The link between sex burial in chambers and earth mounds remains to be determined.
Mr. Waring, a recent candidate, used a blunt method to label an opponent. He asked listeners what they would call a man who made such charges knowing them to be false. The reply was "A liar," and the candidate replied, "I will not contradict you."
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.