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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1909
Page
2
A string of short items covers topics from Panama Canal water use and tax economics to fashion, architecture, aviation costs, shoe sizing, and poultry. Notable points include plans for a soundproof Brooklyn church, rising aeroplane prices, a Connecticut hen claim, Queen Victoria letters rumor, and thoughts on New York wealth figures and battleship plans.
Twenty eight Wright aircraft sold for delivery in France next March. The article notes expected revenue from the aeroplane repair business by April 1 and hints at financial prospects tied to the sales.
Federal suit alleges fraud to recover 20 000 acres of coal lands in Utah taken from the government. The government contends the lands were unlawfully diverted and seeks restitution and title restoration.
An advance in broom prices was anticipated but the carpet sweeper trust has not, at this time, decided to raise costs.
Chicago considers a psychic rest room where worries can be laid aside. If successful, the concept may attract anxious inquiries from several eminent persons now in Washington.
An Oakland man received eight years in the penitentiary after stealing eight cents. The case notes he has already been sent to prison.
A Colorado secretary of the bureau of child and animal protection is cited as favoring punishing parents for their children's misconduct. The Brooklyn Standard Union comments that state power to bring parents to justice might spur stricter parental responsibility and better child rearing.
The Detroit News Tribune argues Turkey has left marks across Europe Asia Africa and the Philippines. It notes Turkish armies and diplomacy have threatened many capitals, despite Turkey being weakened, and that Ankara holds strategic leverage in current affairs.
Fragmentary notes from Ohio State Journal describe a "bad liver" as a public enemy that is morose and growly, breaks up families, creates neighborly disensions, and sows suspicion and envy among people, with unclear concluding remarks.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses defense in a moral or religious argument. Mentions Adam and Eve, temptation, weakness, and the fallen state. Context appears argumentative or exegetical, with references to exploitation or vulnerability. The text is incomplete but suggests a discussion of temptation and moral failing.
A humorous monologue from Mr Courtlay on head of a modern family. He describes his wife and two grown children with independent politics and beliefs. He recalls voting habits, a socio political clash with John and Dorothy, and a wandering move toward New Haven before remaining in suburbia. He expresses longing for more traditional unity and hints at potential divorce.
In a London theater a patron paid for three stalls to secure exclusive space. He used one for his coat and hat and another for a bag of biscuits eaten during the show. A woman asked if a sofa could be provided given the arrangement.
Carlisle coach Glenn S Warner leads calls for two major changes next season. He proposes abolishing the five yard line forward pass restriction and even eliminating the forward pass, allowing a caught ball on the fly. He also favors reducing the field goal value, arguing rising scores from placements may prompt a later reduction.
The note lists salary cap at 1600 in the Three league and outlines recent moves. Spike Shannon joined Stockton outlaw club. George McBride signed Washington contract. Arthur Irwin compares Joe Ward to Jerry Denny and notes Jack Knight can play short. John Ganzel eyes Pattee for Rochester. Lumley expects a star. Sweeney set a strikeouts record. Ramsay fanned 19 at Cleveland in 1887 context. Lave Cross earned 450 monthly in Atlantic league and won a flag. Jiggs Donahue to manage White Sox. Field er Jones may quit. Bresnahan’s brother to be tried by Giants. Hillebrand praised for greatest curve, Prince ton dispute cited.
Umpire Tommy Connolly argues for two umpires per game citing faster play and better calls. He notes solo umpires struggle with sharply hit fouls and late-inning pressure, and recalls Connollys push for rules to speed delivery by pitchers and eliminate ball rubbing. He praises doubled umpires as essential and recalls past speed ups in baseball.
Hugh D McIntosh promoted and refereed the Burns Johnson heavyweight championship in Sydney. At 32 he is regarded as Australia’s leading sporting figure and a trusted authority. He secured the large purse for the match and also serves as a justice of the peace.
Turks rapidly Westernize through football as enthusiasm grows in Constantinople and regions. The game, adopting the British association form, is mainly played on Sundays with all races participating.
F A Rippy of Gallatin Tennessee credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing fifteen years of kidney disease and gravel attacks after four boxes. He laments pain, blood passages, and fatigue previously. says condition improved rapidly and has not returned. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
San Francisco District Attorney Heney, wounded, tells a reporter that his retraction would resemble a Tombstone editor's. The earlier claim that a rival editor's father served 37 years in jail is shown to be mistaken. the editor’s father was hanged after failed commutation efforts.
Mrs Jennie L Doane of Brookton Massachusetts has been appointed to administer the half million dollar estate of the late R N Packard and to control his large shoe factory. Packard died suddenly without a will leaving a brother and two sisters uninformed about the business. Doane had long worked for Packard and he praised her brains, prompting the heirs to install her in charge.
A dairyman named Jones enjoyed occasional bouts of drinking then signed a temperance pledge and drew wide publicity. Weeks later he renounced the pledge and sought his old companions, lamenting the irony of being seen as a water wagon advocate while driving a milk wagon.
A Galacy shares how habit from elders led to coffee dependence and poor digestion. After switching to Postum, she notes clear skin, better digestion, and vanishing headaches, crediting the switch to the product from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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.