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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
16
A collage of medical cures and consumer ads citing tonics, headaches, cold cures, Jell O dessert, laxatives, hair regrowth, and inks. Mentions Dr Kline’s nerve remedy, Laxative Brom Quinine tablets, Carter’s Ink, Piso’s Cure, and other products with prices and testimonial style notes. Ends with miscellaneous quotes and product claims.
Mrs. Fred C Lasher of Westport New York declares thirteen years of crippling headaches ended after using Dr Greene’s Nervura blood and nerve remedy Her testimony backed by local officials and a Justice of the Peace claims bones in her head returned to normal within a year The ad promotes Dr Greene physician founder at 35 West 14th Street New York City offering free personal or written consultations
Miss Annie Curtis Boutelle baptizes the large government harbor defense monitor No 8 built by Bath Iron Works. The Bangor socialite breaks champagne over the bow as Secretary John D Long notes the vessel's significance and cost over 1 million dollars.
Private Officer Levi, a Cincinnati watchman weighing about 300 pounds, entered an open Ninth Street door to check the premises. He became stuck in a narrow hallway and remained immobile for two hours until a passing policeman, using force, pulled him free.
It is suggested that gas engines may drive ships with gas produced on board. Coal is roasted in retorts to release gas for the engines, with coke from the process fueling the roasting. The test aims to determine if reduced weight and space from gas equipment outweighs the steam boiler system.
Grand Duke Vladimir, commander in chief of the Russian army, could act as regent if the ailing ruler does not recover, signaling a possible shift in leadership during the crisis.
The Philadelphia Record notes that hundreds of locomotives are rented yearly by several firms led by the Baldwins. Locomotives are leased with installment style payments, though railroads rarely rent engines.
The piece argues that durable roads come from persistent planning and public effort. It recalls the 1806 start of the National Road from Cumberland and notes Maryland, Ohio, and Indiana still boast strong routes, praising initial plans and thorough execution.
Frank M. Brown, charged with embezzling 201000 from the German National Bank of Newport Kentucky, is described as a high roller. He reportedly earned a large income, plundered by card play, and gambled heavily on races, with mixed wins and losses including a noted loss on a sure thing and a sizable win on Merry Day. He is said to have deposited stakes with a bank officer.
A new wheel for Chicago street cars uses a paper layer between tire and wheel to dampen noise. Tests show the wheels are quiet, with no metallic ring even on curves. Passengers notice silence as voices return to normal after boarding.
The Olympia cotton mill in Columbia has hired nearly 800 East Tennessee mountaineers as South Carolina mills seek extra workers. Spartanburg and Greenville mills have long recruited from North Carolina mountains. Columbia now joins with Tennessee labor.
Londoners notice unusual urban flora and farming notes. Grapes ripen on a Chelsea hospital wall while a Mulberry tree on Flood Street yields a fine crop. The piece notes mulberries scarce elsewhere and comments on reed harvests and thatching practices.
Chicago story of S. P. Bush a Catholic Forester who survived Bright's Disease after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Drugstore guidance led to a two month treatment with full recovery. Rush credits the pills as the sole cause of his restoration and urges others to try them. Sold for 50 cents a box through all dealers.
Common sense prudence and self denial are the essentials and safeguards in a union of small means. With bountiful supply of these qualities a married couple may live more comfortably, bring up their children more creditably, and leave behind them a better name than one with double their income but half these helps to matrimony.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is an internal remedy claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces and is described as a reputable prescription from a top physician. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise testimonials and nationwide availability through druggists.
A Boston Herald item describes a photograph of the queen of the Netherlands and Duke Heinrich as spooney. The queen appears pleased with her first fiancé, while the critic imagines a second marriage unlikely and notes the lighthearted mood of the scene.
A compact 1900s style dessert prompt touts Jell O as a quick healthful treat. No boiling or baking required, just add boiling water and chill. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers for 10 cents.
Lord Salisbury says there is little social life in English politics. He has never spoken with John Morley and has not even met Mr. Parnell.
Ho for Oklahoma announces 000,000 acres to open for settlement. The Kiowa Chief offers a one year subscription for 1.00 and a 10 cent single copy. Subscribers receive a free illustrated Oklahoma book and Morgan's Manual with a 210 page Settlers' Guide and map for 1.75. Address Dick T. Morgan Perry O T.
A Missouri newspaper opens with a sharp indictment of a rival paper as a “piratical and cut throat contemporary.” The tone then turns to moral reflection, arguing that when men abandon faith they fail each other, quoting Bishop Horne on misplaced expectations.
After Thanksgiving Day if appetite is poor Garfield Tea is suggested to cleanse the system and stimulate appetite. The reminder presents a simple home remedy from a past era for digestive comfort.
In London slums the third generation born and raised there lives and dies without offspring, highlighting enduring cycles of poverty and limited family continuance in deprived urban areas.
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.