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
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1895
Page
2
A sprawling, imperfect dispatch reports fires, crimes, arrests, and political moves across cities. It notes paper mills shutting, grain-rate changes, labor unrest, legal cases, and international diplomacy, naming several figures and places while sketching a chaotic late 19th or early 20th century scene.
The piece describes women and men’s apparel trends with lace, velvet, and delicate foliage motifs. It mentions a desire to imitate palace attire, the use of white cotton shirts with starched bosoms, and a new biege vest. Accessories include violents and refined collars, while men’s coats echo jouvence styles.
The article describes gown trimming with handsome buttons and embroidery on white mousseline de soie, favors light blue and other colors, and notes black gowns with tied mortre or poppy colors. It advises a dedicated walking petticoat faced with waterproof material to protect feet and ankles on damp days.
The article explains gentle frying and even cooking methods to enhance flavor and tenderness. It describes using a covered pan to braise rump steak in its own juices, yielding a tender result without added fat. It emphasizes even heat and slow cooking for vegetables and meats.
A historical text describes a walking lesson using tape and flannel to teach proper stride. It outlines foot placement with hollow foot measurements and steps to swing the leg from the thigh. The passage mentions Lady Henry Somerset and places in Rome and East Norcastle.
A long narrative traces the Astor family quarrel begun after William Astor’s death. Key figures include John Jacob Astor III and Waldorf Astor, with Coleman Drayton’s sensational divorce suit revealing spouses’ infidelities. The Newport feud splits heirs, tests primogeniture, and threatens the vast estate’s unity.
An advertorial says spring fatigue stems from impure blood and cold weather. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, boosts nerves and stomach digestion, increases appetite, and strengthens the whole system to meet warmer weather. It claims a long cure record and trusted efficacy.
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.