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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1898
Page
8
The passage argues doctors cannot cure a contagious blood disease and promotes 8. 8. 9. as the sole remedy that reaches the disease’s cause and clears it from the body, warning of inevitable decline without it.
The article discusses lace history from The Woman's Home Companion, arguing no Egyptian roots or evidence exist in ancient tombs. It attributes lace to fifteenth century Europe during the renaissance, detailing needle and bobbin methods and the evolution from punto in aria to drawn and cut work with terms in Italian and French origins.
The article argues that capitulations granting privileges to Christian powers arose from Muslim law and Islamic limits on interfaith treaties. It asserts that Islam recognizes only jihad with nonbelievers and that, under sacred law, non Muslims lack rights such as legations, protections, due process, or travel. It cites Armenian violence as recent proof.
A Ballarat meeting features Aspinall and Sir Rupert Steve as sharp wits in a political exchange. A digger challenges Aspinall about his flushed face, while Steve delivers a pointed quip about charges. A Russian wolf chase ends in comic miscount and laughter.
Ex-actor argues superstitions lose value until published in papers. The Indianapolis Journal quotes his quip about publicity and theatrics.
A medical expert asserts that children's growth occurs entirely during sleep, implying rest periods are essential for development and physical maturation.
A reflection on choosing the higher good over easy pleasures. Conscience stirs people to question trivial acts, then commit to duty. The true measure is whether small indulgences block greater duties and the soul’s access to the divine.
In the December Century W. C. Scott-O'Connor profiles Alfred Lord Tennyson noting his reluctance to violence and his mourning for trees and flowers at Farringford. Miss Weld recalls his gentle sorrow at daffodils plucked by a child. The piece also mentions Josephine'sopal Burning of Troy and a bat’s effortless navigation past wires.
The Wyoming Journal reports a strong military mood with veterans in town and capable locals ready to form a company of 100. The community notes daily street drills and a high willingness to mobilize quickly if needed.
Local businessmen who suffered losses met at Ed Rogers home on Saturday to decide on plans for rebuilding. No definite action was reached as to purchases or new lots, but a full block and several new structures on the north side are hoped for soon.
Paul Gunther 27, a laborer for Judson Alderman, died after a nosebleed that began Sunday evening following overexertion. His illness worsened Saturday, despite a doctor’s care, leaving a wife, four children, two in an orphanage, and the family in destitution. The report also recalls editor Seaton of Clarence Sun relaying Oxford Junction blind pig lore and tunnels used for illicit beer, tied to John Dolezel and post-fire evidence of the subterranean routes.
The Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated by Mt. Olivet Commandery in Anamosa on Thursday May 19 1898. Knights Templar residing in Jones county are invited with a lady to participate. Assembly at the asylum at 3 30 pm then march with the city band to Riverside cemetery for preliminary exercises led by Rev J I Corbyn.
A Clinton Herald report describes a new scam where two men arrive claiming authority under pure food laws to inspect wells and cisterns. They show microbes under a microscope, scare farmers, then sell overpriced remedies, often plain soda, to unsuspecting victims.
A collage of verse lines and ad blurbs notes Spring personified, memories of loss, and how relief cures and pills promise wellness. It blends poetic musings with product pitches from J. H. Bacher & Co, referencing DeWitt remedies, cautions about piles, and agricultural notes on emigration and the Yukon.
A description extols Cadiz as exceptionally white, suggesting a cityscape of pristine snow like brightness. The remark highlights the town's gleaming appearance and civic cleanliness, framing Cadiz as notably radiant in a wintry setting.
The Graphophone is described as an affordable entertainer capable of reproducing any music from bagpipes to grand military bands. It can record instantly and reproduce voices or sounds, offering high pleasure returns. A request to Columbia Phonograph Co. at 211 State St Chicago invites a catalogue with prices.
Cut this out and take it to the druggist named below for a 25 cent bottle of Dr Sawyer's Ukatine costing 5 cents. The remedy claims to cure kidney difficulties puffed eyes muddy complexion sallow skin water brash stomach and liver pains and constipation.
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.