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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Freeport Republican
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1882
Page
6
Old reports describe Carmel mission burials found near Freeport with identifications and relics, while census data detail 1850 to 1880 farm counts and growth. Articles discuss Pasteur Koch debates, parasite theories of disease, and Parisian scientific exhibitions. Also notes on telephones affecting hearing, judges rejecting improper orders, and hydrophobia research in Milan with plans to test treatments in Arequipa.
A journalist notes three conditions for a cure, then discusses Chinese students abroad and their harsh reception on return. The report covers Western influence, motives to aid humanity, and the need for responsible study, followed by Massachusetts law to curb adulteration of foods and drugs with board-enforced standards and penalties.
A historical note explains how the body maintains a near constant 98 degree temperature and loses heat through evaporation. It offers practical advice: wear light porous fabrics, choose light-colored outerwear, avoid fuel-rich foods in summer, sponge the body on hot days, and note sponging as essential during fevers. It also briefly mentions a cooking tip about tenderizing tough meat for dietary uses.
A London society piece presents a trio of fateful maidens, a tale of a costly camelhair shawl, and a satirical female-advocate Sophia outlining ten rules for women to please men and themselves. The rules stress modesty, age-appropriate dress, balance between beauty and mind, and reliance on men of sense over fashion.
A French physician proposes bran beds as a cradle system that supposedly quiets infants at night and prevents fussing. He tests the method on his own children, claiming it stabilizes limbs and encourages early development. Critics urge nurses to verify claims, while supporters cite supposed soothing and health benefits.
Dr Tanner's experience shows a starving man may recover with rapid diet, overturning slow reintroduction ideas. European dog experiments indicate gradual warming is not always required. immediately warming or bath immersion proved lethal for many subjects.
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.