29 Nov 1879
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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1879
Page
1
A selection of unsigned verses mocks romantic kissing advice, urging readers to ignore propriety as editors publish risqué couplets from multiple papers. The items include crude directions for kissing and affectionate embraces, with several quips on social mores and propriety.
J F L defends sheep farming against critics led by J C L who denounce sheep ruin of pasturage. He argues mixed grazing thrives from Kentucky to the old world, attacks range monopoly, and urges civilized settlement with open pastures and reduced frontier hostility.
The speaker urges citizens to curb political opportunists and defend core government principles. After prolonged economic hardship, the nation shows signs of revival and growth, and honest citizens must take the lead to guide policy and restore prosperity.
A six days go as you please contest opens Wednesday night at the pavilion with seven men and eleven horses entered. The horses will race on a track outside the men’s course. The match attracts the greatest interest in the event.
The notice states trains now operate thirty miles from Texarkana along the St. Louis and Waco narrow gauge railroad, marking expanded service expansion and route progress for the line.
The New York Sun argues Republicans and Democrats seek a favorable position for the Presidential campaign. It accuses Republicans of protecting power to shield treasury frauds, forged accounts, and stolen records, while claiming a sectional crusade and a demand for a strongman to crush opposition.
A city blaze shows a fireman risking his life to reach a child trapped above the flames. Amid a tense crowd, cheers rise and the rescuer reemerges with the child, prompting a moral urging to support others in peril and temptation.
The national congress will assemble on the first day of December. The move sets the stage for new sessions and potential policy discussions involving lawmakers and officials.
In Fort Scott Kansas a mob of drunken black men gathered after a confrontation at the opera house over a derailed altercation with Dr Mitchell. A mistaken impression led to pursuit of two men in light clothing and police protection prevented bloodshed as the mayor urged calm. The mayor suspended the marshal and appointed John Crow pro tem amid martial law fears.
In Georgia a man vows to strike at the first negro he sees near his henhouse provoking neighbors to report a reign of terror. Police urge calm as residents weigh safety concerns and officials investigate the threats.
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.