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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
3
Ellen Sentry confronts Arthur as details of the murder case unfold. Arthur admits fear and possible guilt after a late night, while Barbara's statements threaten to expose the truth. Ellen vows to tell Dean Hare and protect the children as Phil waits in the car.
Barbara Sentry tries to sober her escort Johnnie Boyd after a party. a police arrest follows when he assaults a man. Harvard professor Bruce aids Barbara as Detective Dan Fisher links Miss Wines’s murder to a staged robbery. The Sentrys face doubt as times mismatch and a missing gun surfaces.
Phil faces his father’s guilt as money and a half burned envelope point to theft and murder. Inspector Irons leans on evidence, forcing a harsh truth that shatters Phil’s image of his father and tests family bonds.
W C Bond reports the Library of Congress protects its marble floors with nightly soft cloth cleaning and testing soaps for abrasives. Mantelpieces cost thousands, and staff prevent metal heel plates and canes from scratching the polished stone. Umbrellas and taps are checked.
A nine to twelve year old Hindu boy undergoes a head shave leaving a single top strand, followed by investiture with the sacred thread to mark formal entry into Hinduism.
A Montreal Herald item recalls a wedding where the clergyman offered counsel after the ceremony. The bridegroom profusely thanks him yet jokes he cannot pay much, prompting the clergyman to reply with a practical gas meter fix.
The judge sentences the defendant to a long term of imprisonment. The next day the prisoner's lawyer visits in prison to discuss an appeal, the prisoner tauntingly noting the lawyer's earlier objections never extended to the sentence.
A dialogue fragment depicts a town discussion accusing a local lawyer, known as a criminal legal figure, of evading evidence. The courtroom outsider is described as a suspected offender yet remains unproven.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a casual family exchange about birthplaces. Willie asks his father where he was born, the father replies New York. Willie asks where his mother was born, Chicago. He then asks his own birthplace, Philadelphia, leading to a remark on the odd coincidence of three members’ origins.
The village fire brigade stood by as a building burned. The captain said their hoses aren’t powerful enough and they’ll have a better chance once the fire reaches the second floor.
A distressed mother scolds a loudspeaker effect while a caller insists it is Mrs Brown seeking entry, revealing a domestic scene of interruption and mistaken identity in a home.
Jud Tunkins recalls feeling flattered by joining a lodge only to learn how many people offered help to initiate him. He notes the mix of praise and self interest surrounding the process and its effect on his view of the group.
In a small town exchange Farmer Corntsel comments on Josh's new position. He notes Josh's ongoing trouble with bosses who seek control and interfere with how the business should be run. The dialogue hints at leadership tensions and generational clash.
A light exchange hints at tension and suspicion as a hotel guest jokes about a shark risk while noting an unpaid bill, suggesting underlying friction at a seaside resort setting. The banter centers on billing and wary atmosphere without further plot details.
Comic exchange on rainy and dry weather as Sambo predicts rain while Rastus questions the forecast in a shore scene with playful dialect. The dialogue frames a light southern humor moment between two characters.
A playful old dialogue excerpt shows a shy suitor confessing a long tremor at his lips and the partner teasing him to shave it off, in a conversational Providence Journal style.
An old newspaper advert promotes a crochet medallion spread pattern 6118. It promises simple building one medallion at a time and highlights pinwheel arrangements with illustrated stitches and required materials. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle at 259 W. 14th St New York City with name and address.
The piece notes Japan’s smart approach to baseball with fans attending in family groups. The season runs from September to early January, and speculators are treated with great deference, as the dowager of the family sits in the place of honor.
A cautionary note warns against following a blind guide or a bad adviser in matters requiring judgment. The saying emphasizes discernment and careful choice of counsel.
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.