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 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
6
A collection of fragmented lines advertises Mrs. Austins Bag Buck wheat now at grocers and Dr Pierce's Pellets for constipation. The snippets reference social observations and a street encounter and include generic declamatory lines from ads.
Mr Comfy questions the Scrubbs style in a neighborly exchange about meals and social invitations. Mrs Comfy counters that more style increases chances of being invited to dinner.
A wife questions her husband about his claim to success and public recognition. He boasts of corner stone layings and after-dinner speaking, arguing his record is honorable, while she retorts that he has not been called to testify before the Pujo committee.
A multi millionaire named Old Rocks laments a last summer loss of 10000 dollars. He fears ruin yet is reassured that losing ten thousand yearly for 1500 years would not exhaust his fortune. He wonders what would happen to him after that.
A light hearted comic exchange unfolds as Miss Peach agrees to a suitor's proposal while joking that he must repair a strap first. The scene centers on playful dialogue and a domestic moment.
A brief fragment notes the humorist being sick and sad with cross mood and rough manner. It cites public reaction to his writings as always labeling them stuff.
A playful set of dialogue lines shows characters addressing each other with formal salutations and humorous corrections. The exchange touches on proper manners and awaiting correspondence in a lightly ironic, early modern social tone.
A playful exchange marks a couple's early days of marriage. He muses their life may last fifty years at most, while she responds with zest to treasure their time together. The dialogue captures sweet optimism and humor in a newlywed moment.
Ady notes wheat is now available from grocers while a quip compares some people to last year's popular song, implying mixed public sentiment.
Four druggists offer money back if Pazooint Ment fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. The ad promises relief or refund, emphasizing quick action and guaranteed results.
A terse exchange pivots on insult as the speaker corrects another calling him a dog by labeling him a cur instead. The dialogue highlights the distinction and social tone through a brief insult exchange.
An advertisement touts MAGIC HAIR DEPILATORY as a simple solution to remove hair instantly from face arms neck bust or shoulders. It urges readers to write for a free sample from THE MAGIC BEAUTY CO. Michigan Ave Chicago Ill. It also quips that a young lawyer may do well if his wife lays down the law.
A humorous exchange about a husband unsure what his wife wants beyond a birthday gift. The dialogue hints that her daily desires occupy his thoughts more than her birthday wish.
The famed playwright explains he never used one plot origin before and admits lifting the idea from Ingomar the Barbarian. He says he has employed it in a war play two rural dramas a problem play and is now adapting it into a musical comedy.
A quoted exchange reflects guilt and defiance about temptation and punishment. The speaker admits struggle yet blames circumstances, boasting seven officers needed to escort to the station. The line captures a noirish sentiment of crime and consequence.
A domestic scene centers on a quarrel about mail and a crate of poultry shipped from Vermont. The exchange highlights frustration over delayed delivery and the expectation of a parcel supposedly sent by Uncle John.
A dramatic moment notes Cleopatra pressing the asp to her bosom but a moving picture crew was absent. The line suggests regret over the missed filmed scene and the lack of coverage.
In a Glad Tidings scene an elderly man named Uncle Rastus speaks with warmth about the political campaigns winding down. He jokes about a big fat possum and his plan to claim it once it falls, expressing the locals’ rural humor and anticipation.
A dialogue about whether a topic is abstract or concrete. The exchange hints at suspicion of scandal as people speak softly and carefully, suggesting covert discussion rather than open debate.
A tense exchange unfolds as Mary pleads for quiet so she can think. He retorts that he can both talk and think, claiming his thoughts progress while her words fail to yield results.
The senator recalls failing to soothe his youngest by song or story until his wife suggested a clever remedy. He then delivered one of his speeches to lull the child to sleep, illustrating a humorous turnaround.
A despondent youth tells a doctor his trouble is in the chest. The doctor jokes about angina while the caller corrects the name Ange lite Miggins, delivering a dryly comic miscommunication in a historical vignette.
A witty exchange notes the waltz dwindling as restaurant orchestras take over. One speaker laments change and jokes about chewing in waltz time as a playful record of light social humor.
A humorous exchange about language and travel shows a tourist remarking on larger fish at home and a guide debating why only the suckers cross to this side. The clipped dialogue highlights cultural miscommunication and regional humor.
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.