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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
8
A fragmenting column blends a joke about a horned toad known as Rip Yarn Winkle seen by the President with notes on Germany’s looming Reichstag election featuring 31 parties. It then shifts to Julius Rosenwald’s philanthropy, the advent of sound in film, New York’s large public school grant, and ancient to modern explorations from copper ore to a pole expedition flag.
A faded reminiscence recounts Babe Ruth as a left handed pitcher and bat capable of humbling pitchers. A Yankees bench talk with manager Schalk inspires a young Tommy to face Ruth, while Red Faber and other stars contribute dramatic at bats. The tale blends bravado, humor, and triplet of crowd scenes at New York Stadium.
A fragment from a Los Angeles Times extract recalls Professor Pickering using a 100k microscope to argue life’s diversity. The quoted moment features the author Davis claiming that after meeting Pickering, he shifts from thinking of Bong an Individual to recognizing himself as part of a community.
Two professionals contiguously met wealthy sportsmen and admired their sprightliness while deploring their vocation. In a private preserve they were guided to a blind at dawn. One hunter fired at wood ducks, mistaking the flock for other game, shocking his partner.
Harris town notes recount visits and guests in Eldred and nearby areas. Families such as Huff, Crouse, and McCroskey come and go while others like Moore, Taft, and Johnson share visits. Local events include a Pinochle Club dinner at the Afe Craske restaurant with twelve members attending.
Charles William Burdick born March 6 1862 in Nomyieh Pa died May 27 1928 at Eli County General Hospital Hidgway Ta from complications of old age. He married Frances Mae Peters November 15 187? and left six children Corty deceased Minnie Mrs C S Lorsbaugh Bertha Mrs J Z Molsel Herbert deceased Herman Hof Smellport and Lynn in Detroit. Survived by eight grandchildren two great grandchildren and one brother Elmer Burdick of Napwich. Pallbearers were Finier Kerman Lyon Guy Leland and George Burdick. Attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs Clayton Gilroy Port Allegany and others. Funeral sermon by Rev Earl R Burdick nephew.
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.