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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary notes describe rain water storage barrels as suitable for pipes and broad use. The text mentions a method, storage empting, and potential appeal to a large audience, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.
Farmers should clean mend and protect implements before snow and rain arrive. Proper maintenance extends machinery life and prevents rust. Regular checks during the year ensure parts fit and readiness for planting, harvesting, and field tasks.
Not too late to sow on tare ground. Farmers urged to maintain grounds by cleaning walks and drives and cutting long grass around buildings. Mentions 99,777 mules of road in Pennsylvania and a pamphlet from the department of agriculture about pink root used as vermifuge. Gh
A 19th century rural study tests sand and clay road mixes. Results show mixed clay over sand yields hard durable surfaces with better washout resistance than pure sand, but heavy clay and gravel may be preferred for long lasting roads.
A construction plan outlines building an ice house on 45 Bute Street. The project lists two rows of guards and a single contractor. The plan references a 2d Gtr unit and standard building materials for climate storage. The document notes compliance with local codes and safety measures.
A fragmented passage questions nature and the pure food commission. It references Sir A, HMPAIGS, and fruits, with a tone suggesting debate about squareing or aligning nature to standards. The text mentions New Yorker and Ves Rup.
The text notes army feeding norms: horses receive 14 pounds of oats and 15 pounds of hay per 1000 pounds of body weight. For the same weight, mules are fed about 9 pounds of oats. Breeders claim mules are more economical feeders.
An article describes makeshift toilet-table adornments featuring floral pin cushions in Lily and Rose designs. It details cardboard backed frames covered in batting and fabric, with satin ribbons and waxed threads, forming attached tops. Finished pieces hang by ribbons and include decorative flowers and corals as accents.
A fragmented discussion explains obesity as excess weight from eating too much or eating rich foods. It notes some individuals stay thin despite intake and mentions digestion and water balance, urging caution about dieting and food choices.
Observers note a trend toward practical, inexpensive robes as new home gatherings approach. Net quality and avoidant stiffness are key, as fashions favor comfortable, well-made garments that won’t require elaborate upkeep.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a string roller and SSSET items with mention of a batcher and a scooped pointed end. Vague references to 4 Ske tT and 22a long appear, but specifics are unclear.
A garbled recipe style note mentions aroma flavors and a tea or sauce idea. It references leaves, dipping, drying, and serving on non specified saucers. The text is incomplete with unclear measurements and ingredients.
A brief on evolving basque jackets described as fashionable, with variations including two small basques around the coat, fronts cut short or full back basque, and a trend toward embroidery and braiding on waistcoats and sleeves, emphasizing three quarter sleeves and decorative touches.
The readable text is fragmentary and contains names and phrases that do not form a coherent event. It mentions individuals with unclear roles and possible marriage or legal references, but lacks complete context to establish a reportable item.
A night operator recalls a traveling man whose wife sent a pale but hopeful message via a doctor. The doctor wrote news of his condition and urged him to return, but the cook failed to read or relay it. The man arrived home relieved that no blame was placed on the cook, who had kept quiet about the error.
A reader recounts improved health after using Grape-Nuts for breakfast and sometimes dinner, noting increased weight and physical stamina. The pamphlet The Road to Wellville found in packages is shared with needy patients along with the remedy, a claim attributed to Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan.
In a pound of coal enough coloring matter to dye 500 yards magenta 120 yards aurin 2560 yards scarlet and Zod yards Turkey red. A garbled ad-like paragraph follows about Defance Sterch starching promises faster cheaper results and a money-back guarantee. The text includes stray phrases on weeds multiplying with figures like pepper grass and misread fragments about an article.
The readable lines blend odd phrasing and poetry with hints of a social scene. Names, places, and clear facts are sparse, but the piece resembles a stray verse about love and identity, suggesting a literary aside rather than a reported event.
Fragmentary critique outlines alleged irregularities affecting youth and resulting suffering. The text is incomplete and seeks inquiry into abuses impacting girls and young women, signaling a historical concern over childhood protections.
A message urges Emma Cole to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to prepare the body for a forthcoming opportunity and ease pain or irregularities in two young girls, stressing supportive guidance during a difficult period.
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.