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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
3
A Chicago preacher argues coal miners are underpaid and work in dangerous conditions. He cites mine inspection figures showing thousands killed or injured in anthracite mines and questions whether average earnings of around 300 dollars yearly suffice amid wartime and social excess.
Article explains tuberculosis is curable with proper precautions and early treatment. It emphasizes that the disease is preventable and curable, warnings about misdiagnosis, and the importance of seeking medical testing when a persistent cough lasts weeks.
Henry Watterson critiques the New York social scene likening the smart set to a corrupt elite. He argues the group promotes vice while masking propriety, portraying women as duplicitous and morally degraded.
Anomalous text presents a portrait of a wealthy Irish figure, described with grand titles and a sprawling landholding of 26 000 acres. It notes a prominent social role, financial prowess, and influence over clubs and society. The piece hints at a late Victorian social order and the prominence of Dublin society.
A garbled excerpt critiques institutionalism highlighting social degradation over physical crime. It notes 4000 dependents under Beate care on an island and laments lack of visits by officials, urging focus on social factors in governance and mental health.
An editorial arguing women must work due to economic pressures. It condemns blaming women for seeking employment and urges men to provide for daughters, noting households suffer when mothers bear the burden of child care, and that exploitation by unscrupulous employers harms workers. The piece calls for systemic change rather than censure of women.
A recent tremor in the Basten Caucasus region disrupted Sehemacha near Persia, destroying or damaging prominent buildings including the Russian church. Photographs captured wrecked areas and mosques, with the academy building singled out as especially curious, while the cause of uneven damage remains unsolved.
Quirky excerpts describe foreign dining habits and strict dinner hours. A Southern Michigan telegraph office scene shows a rushed customer arguing over rates. A woman checks a photograph for likeness amid odd, fragmented narrations about etiquette and service.
News reports state writer Emile Zola died this morning in Paris from asphyxiation after a stove pipe issue. Madame Zola survived. doctors and police investigated a potential suicide but ruled accidental causes. Zola, born April 2 1810 in Paris, rose to fame with Les Rougon Macquart and other landmark novels.
Sept 20 in Goliath Mississippi a Black man named Som Clark confessed to three serious crimes including a robbery and other acts. He signaled the burning by a mob and watched his own execution as crowds joined in, his death following the assault on Mrs Carey Whitfield on Aug 19.
Wild hour on the New York stock exchange follows a sharp drop ignited by government plans to release bank reserves financers await clarity. Secretary of the Treasury signals measures to back deposits and issue government securities, drawing praise from bankers and prompting renewed trading activity.
Turbulent trading sent the steel market into panicky conditions yesterday as coal loans rise to 30 percent. Strongly organized pools that once stood firm against high money rates liquidated holdings to protect margins. Treasury Secretary Shaw promises relief and more than 30 million dollars in surplus to stabilize deposits. Morgan says conditions are improving and liquidity has begun to ease, with about 10 to 12 million dollars in condoms reportedly paid out to aid the market.
A lagaster mushroom weighing 3 pounds 4 ounces with a circumference of 25 inches was gathered at Bracon dish near Norwich Enghmil.
In Detroit on September 20 Gen Alger former secretary of war accepted Gov. Bias tender for the appointment as United States senator to succeed the late Senator Melly. He sent formal letter to Gov Ulises Suglaur, noting rivals’ reaction and signaling prompt executive action.
Washington September 2 After the resident's physicians dressed his wound this morning the following statement was issued by Secretary Cortelyou. The wound condition is favorable and the temperature is normal this evening. The patient is resting well and occupying a rolling chair. Since the use of the oxygenating needle to evacuate the vacuum there has been no further operation. General Kixey, Surgeon General O’Reilly, Dr. Shafer, Dr. Lang and others attended the dressing at the temporary White House on Jackson Place. The physicians see no occasion for alarm and the President remains cheerful and grateful for the public support as visitors and telegrams arrive. Only Gov Crain and two cabinet members were admitted to the bedroom.
President Roosevelt arrives for a second operation following a prior procedure. Surgeons describe the small cavity incision as necessary to relieve tension and drain swelling. Dr. Shaler joins Dr. Shafter in expressing confidence the President will recover and be on his feet again soon despite a mild fever and local symptoms.
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.