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
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1921
Page
4
A Paris fashion surge features lingerie dresses in cotton voile organdy and mousseline, with hand drawn work on crepe de chine and georgette. Dressed women order multiple pieces while designers showcase picture dresses, black lace wraps, and bold, practical summer ensembles from Parisian houses and workers.
The article reviews satin cire and waxed fabrics highlighting mousseline cire and crepe georgette as favored choices. It notes Agnes of Paris and Callot promoting cire fabrics and cites Doucet dresses showcasing white georgette overdresses with black satin cire foundations.
An exploration of how the name Jack became a generic label for workers and tools. It traces usage from boot-jack to jack-tar and explains the cultural shift linking Jack to laborers and everyday objects. The piece notes phrases like Jack of all trades and uses examples from cards and caddies.
A reflective poem by Douglas Malloch about hidden hurts and how time dulls trouble. It offers a simple plan to lessen today’s ache by imagining its impact a year later and choosing to laugh rather than dwell on woes. The piece contrasts emotional burden with the relief of perspective.
A collection of era kitchen recipes blends salads and desserts with steps for Apple and Banana Salad Honey Mousse Tomato and Ham Fry String Beans With Beurre Noir Chicken Jelly Salad and Deimonico Peach Pudding. Simple home cooking guidance appears with step by step instructions and pantry notes across dishes.
In Manchester England Prof W H Pickering the American astronomer lectured on Jamaica observations showing Mars features readers call canals and lakes. He says they are runs and plots since the terms mean nothing until their nature is known. He echoes a humorist’s caution about knowing too much.
A careless match, discarded cigarette, or unattended campfire can ignite a wildfire that destroys young growth and scars mature trees. The piece contrasts vast ecological ruin with humorous claims about profanity, noting how a moment of thoughtlessness can devastate hundreds of acres and raise temperatures metaphorically.
The notice states there will be no reduction in the price of cream sodas and similar drinks. The speaker finds this disappointing yet notes these beverages are not essential to life beyond flapper culture.
A somber note laments that the region has yet to reach a level of safety and awareness to prevent drownings and other fatal accidents during the summer holidays.
The piece rebukes moralists for exaggerating society and notes that only some girls deserve harsh judgment while highlighting the rise of reckless drivers. It argues that long life hinges on psychology and action and calls for disarmament of suspicion alongside urgent safety concerns.
The passage jokes about the Philippines seeking independence and questions the need for imported ships and officials. It notes Greece’s pacific stance toward Russia and uses a playful canary bird versus gray eagle comparison. It mentions a long absent employee challenging the institution and ends with a quip about soda fountain branding.
The piece notes oil prospecting replaces gold as the focus while gold prospecting continues to fund oil, and it argues that frugal living is no longer a disgrace. It frames economizing as a practical virtue rather than shameful.
A Seattle man discovered a certificate for about 60 to 70 shares of bank stock tucked between pages of a faded copy of Spenser's Faerie Queene. The piece prompts warnings about hiding valuables in old books and highlights renewed interest in classic volumes.
Higginson argues that belief in the American people sustained them through slavery and will aid the creation of literature. He warns against croakers and boasters and urges seeking national genius beyond Boston New York Chicago and San Francisco.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes that among Radcliffe College graduates, about a third plan to teach while the rest pursue varied paths. The piece observes continuity between the new and old generations with a few preparing for early marriage and discusses the debated impact of a college education on matrimony.
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.