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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1886
Page
8
In a fragment from Bomerville Journal, a wife meets her husband at the door and recalls a long day of affectionate moments. The scene includes a hug, dinner, and a playful question about a new spring bonnet, ending with tender memories of old happiness.
A young woman recounts how her brother Ted, a skilled and trusted craftsman, stored valuables under a padded footstool in their Bridgepool home. An intruder breaks in and traps himself with a broken window as the woman, bound and wrists cut by fear, endures two hours of peril until a carpenter rescues them. The thief faces possible amputation for injuries. the footstool remains the secret safe.
M. D. Conway, exiled English observer and Brooklynians say he offers sharp, sometimes critical views on England. He praises Prince of Wales yet calls the Princess unhappy and mocks the diplomatic corps. He lauds journalists as better than diplomats and notes his audience should feel provoked rather than pleased.
A harrowing account describes prisoners in a harsh regime where inmates endure long hours of forced walking, no beds or benches, and minimal food. The text notes gradual rebellion, confinement, and a self poisoning as an extreme response, with the author promising to reveal more in future.
New York Herald reports the death of a longtime police dog named Niggar Jim who served ten years at the twenty ninth precinct. The dog never missed a roll call, protected the station, and once helped thwart a jail-break. He died after injuries from a wagon accident and will be stuffed and displayed at the precinct.
In a fragmented 19th century style critique, the piece notes New York women imitate English mannerisms and dress, with some adopting British airs and athletic looks. It observes women mimicry of Great Britain, pride in Englishness, and a shift toward athletic attire while suggesting social pressures and evolving gender norms.
An officer gambling on a frontier assignment orders a Jew to be hanged. The sentinel executes the sentence and reports. The captain protests at murder, but both are judged: the sergeant for blindly obeying a cruel order, the officer for issuing it. The emperor sentences the officer to Siberia and the soldier to corporal, with pay to the Jew’s family.
A San Jose applicant seeks letters of administration on Charlotte Parkhurst’s estate in Santa Cruz County. The tale recalls Miss Chartone Parkhurst, daughter of Frank Parkhurst, who eloped with Sandusky postmaster, later revealed to be Charley Parkhurst, a famed California stage driver turned station agent.
The Brooklyn Magazine publishes a panel of eminent women offering varied views on the ideal marriage age for young women. Answers range from early twenties to mid-twenties, with experts emphasizing love, readiness, and life experience as key factors.
An old Chicago reflection notes that wealthy heiresses are sought by few worthy suitors. It recalls Walter Newberry's estate splitting $500,000 to his three daughters upon marriage, but all became spinsters, illustrating social barriers where financial advantage did not guarantee lasting unions.
A New York correspondent describes meeting eight children under three teachers in Central Park. The eldest is nine, the youngest over two. They are the children of slain Guatemala President Barrios. his widow lives in a Fifth Avenue double house. Barrios was reportedly worth 30 million dollars, though some assets were lost. she reportedly has about 4 million. The widow is praised as a beautiful Spanish woman amid amid the city chatter.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a Civil War scout, Willy Rossmore, captured in a halted pursuit near Rossmore’s town. The report details his capture, questioning, and threatened execution while a deserter’s identity and prior exploits surface amid wartime tensions and local lore.
A garbled column mixes economic data on Geneva and gold values with odd regional references, a fictional dialogue about cold waves, a remark on Latin prescriptions and medical secrecy, a Holyoke opera house crowd moment, a Deep Fork Indian suicide, and a wry English ad line about a bar manager. Names and clear details are sparse.
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.