13 Jul 1901
Page 1
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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
1
Dr. A P Grinnell surveys 69 towns to quantify drug sales in Vermont. Findings show monthly opium doses and morphine purchases well above expectations, with opium use equating to 114 doses per person annually when all sources are included.
Henry Norman reports that Finland’s people wear black in mourning for national losses and resist Russian rule. Finns boycott Russian projects, refuse Russian language, and create a mourning stamp as a symbol. The struggle drives youths to seek opportunity abroad in the United States and Canada.
In a rural tale, Mae, Barnes, and Miss Sue plot charity for Unc Shucks, while Joe’s jealousy and a web of misunderstandings threaten the plan. Mrs Brelle pushes a flour donation as Mae reels from gossip and a screech owl signals mischief.
A Klondike sale of crown mining funds saw Dawson secure a Gold Bottom claim for one dollar then quickly begin digging. Within a week he received a $40,000 offer but refused to name the price.
A Brooklyn Eagle note describes a New Jersey town where residents seek youth in a brook dubbed the fountain of youth. Dr Charles Smith 126 still walks spry and leads daily baths with many locals claiming younger looks, while two ships race to polar extremes and a punishing measure of notes closes with a city remark.
A young attorney recounts securing a $15 settlement and a suit of clothes from two injured railroad men before reaching town. The stunt backfires when the official reveals the negotiator is the railroad’s new general manager and his secretary, exposing a dangerous bluff.
A quirky local note reports Hanrahan Magey and Moike involved in a court matter. The text hints at a judge and a shopping context with playful dialect, suggesting a humorous or symbolic incident rather than a formal case.
A fragment from Stray Stories notes a patient social moment with a woman’s glare and the speaker’s cautious bowing or avoidance. The quirky line hints at social codes and recognition in a themed anecdote.
A collage of witty exchanges from various papers includes barbs about gentlemen geese fences and ventriloquists. Jokes center on misunderstandings, appearances, and the quirks of habit, illusion, and daily life with light social commentary.
The Muskoka won a Portland to Queenstown race in 101 days 20 hours, beating H S Charlotte Marion Light and Ardencraig under Capt Crowe. Classic clippers such as the Donald McKay and the Sir Lancelot set famed records, with speeds reaching 15 knots and 276 knots on brief runs.
The piece argues coal gold and iron drive national strength. Coal fuels industry and naval power, gold underpins the global monetary system, and iron in its forms is essential to daily life. Supplying cutoffs would cripple world activity until substitutes emerge.
The New York Sun reports that firing a single 16 inch rifle shot costs $827, exceeding five years of wages for a private in the regular army. An eight inch rifle shot costs $125 each time, illustrating the immense expense of artillery fire.
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.