03 Jan 1916
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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1916
Page
1
An article by Samuel G. Dixon discusses how colds spread in season, stressing droplet transmission from sick individuals who do not cover coughs or sneezes. It notes practical measures, like using tissues and venturing bed rest when ill, to reduce family spread and complications.
International News Service reports L W Luellen and Cecil Dawson have invented heavy coastal defense guns mounted on specially constrained railway carriages. The plan outlines six mobile units placed at strategic railroad points with concrete foundations for rapid mobilization and deployment along the coast to deter an enemy invasion. The authors claim substantial cost and logistics, estimating total outlay around 150000 pounds.
The annual Treasury Public Health Service report urges expanded staff to meet rising demand for health guidance from states and cities. It calls for more medical officers, funds for viral examination work, upgraded laboratories, a dedicated facility for lep ers control, and clerical support to handle increasing public health duties.
Reported fatalities from automobile accidents show rising numbers across the United States. Preliminary state figures compiled by the National Bureau of Commerce in New York indicate a steady increase in deaths as cars proliferate nationwide.
The article compares increases in automobile use and death rates, noting a 68 percent population area growth and a 315 percent rise in fatalities alongside a 38 percent one-year rise in machines. It argues that death rates per 100 000 also climbed, despite some declines in machine numbers, suggesting more cautious driving but persistent danger.
Announcement at Sing Sing reports spring mattresses for the twenty one condemned inmates in the death house to improve comfort in last hours. Prison officials endure renewed vigilance as guards must inspect each bed daily to prevent springs being used for jailbreaks or self harm. The condemned men acknowledge the mattresses as a minor comfort, not a luxury worth dying for.
A New York Times note explains motion pictures rely on the eye and retina acting slowly. If successive images appear quickly enough, they fuse into a continuous photograph, creating smooth motion.
A cryptic historical fragment discusses artificial cinnabar and mentions the Chinese influence long before a referenced country. The text lacks clear dates or events but hints at material use and cross cultural reference.
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.