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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Humeston New Era
Location
Humeston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
4
Deke Droura and others travel to Windsor for Christmas visits and attend community gatherings. Chicago trip included the lights and the International Stock Show and Horse Fair. Families relocate nearby for holidays and reminisce at local churches and churches functions.
Fragmented obituary summary noting Jesse Durham died in 1937 with a short service held and mentions of Humestan C horen and Fern Taylor. Other lines reference Leon and Ermeston with unclear dates and names, leaving a sparse, uncertain memorial record.
Derby Telephone Co invites applications for an operator position at its Derby office. The notice asks applicants to apply by January 1, 1919, and states the committee reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids. Denny Tevernoss Co. is involved.
A pastor expresses sorrow over church closures and urges devotion during downtime. He asks congregants to read devotional materials, prayer, and Bible study while services are paused, suggesting home devotion and quiet reflection until gatherings resume.
Long obituary notes Rev J D Pontius buried after death in 1917 following service in the Army at Council Bluffs and Aviation Camp Reamer. It praises his faith, mourners greet the train at Humeston, and a cemetery service is described with references to Scripture and daily devotional recommendations.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to the Humsien people for kindness during bereavement. Mentions Mrs 429 Franklin, Coun Fellowsardsay, Lucas County Attorney Back, Lieut C F Wennerstrum, attorney for Luci county, who returned to Chariton from Camp Funston Kansas after eight months service and election to another term as county attorney.
An auction notice announces sale of Poland China pigs described as suitable for breeding, with details implying a March timeframe and seller information including LeRoy and Iowa locations. The fragment references both male and female animals and a certification note, indicating quality assurances.
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.