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
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
6
A Palm Beach inspired fashion spread introduces new sports clothes for southern climates. Skirts feature plaited stripes and belt detailing, paired with crepe de chine blouses and mother-of-pearl button cuffs. The shore bag and pillow coordinate with the skirt, with options extending to hats and silk scarves. The look includes a Chinese-inspired turban with straw brim and cabochon trimming.
A sympathetic tale by Miss Hueston about a rural minister’s kin facing poverty and temptations, with portraits of church officers, toy joys, inspirations, and love affairs. The author, a minister’s daughter, dedicates the work to her mother who raised a large Methodist household.
Mount Mark Iowa receives Prudence Starr eldest daughter and parsonage mistress as Rev. Starr settles in with four younger children. The barn prayer scene and parish Ladies' Aid curiosity color a tale of welcome, family duty, and small-town life.
A lively, impulsive Prudence tests the patience and charm of the saintly Ladies Aid group in a small town setting, inviting readers into a gentle clash of personalities and community norms.
W L George notes petty domestic frictions that erode affection. The wife yawns, the husband braces for it. mornings bring a hymn of blood in the bath, shoes vanish at dinner, and shared clichés drain love. The piece highlights tiny irritants that accumulate.
A quart of oysters provides more nourishment than a quart of skim milk but costs far more. Both foods are wholesome, with oysters offering a special flavor. Mixing them in oyster stew or creamed oysters stretches the quantity and saves money.
The Washington Post notes science now explains automobile skids via steering gear failure, while police courts have long relied on a practical theory. The item contrasts technical insight with legal analysis in transport safety.
French silk and velvet corsage flowers reappear in miniature bandboxes with ribbons at the sides. Each tinted rose or orchid centers a tiny vanity case containing its appointments, a small difference from previous seasons.
From head to foot a refined yet playful look is shown as garden of the boudoir items are described. Slippers with lambs wool soles, light pink satin, lace and rosettes, plus matching garters, are offered as easy to make luxuries to harmonize with negligees.
Fashion writers say the season focuses on finish and dyeing rather than the fur itself. Rabbit furs masquerade as other varieties and long-haired skins are dyed or patterned to resemble new types. Squirrels dyed to resemble chinchilla shift fashion away from familiar fur identities.
Modern etiquette holds that amethyst is the only stone permissible to wear during mourning. This guidance limits jewelry choices to the violet gem, aligning with traditional mourning customs.
A London Answers summary notes various clever animals aiding humans during wartime. A West of England gardener uses twelve guinea pigs to neatly trim grass, while an East End tradesman trains a parrot to cry Shop helping manage customers. A golf course dog fetches lost balls, and in Sheffield an elephant draws nine tons of coal in two trips, with camels also employed as draft animals.
A Boothbay resident mistook a neighbor’s cow for his son’s, chased the obstinate animal, then discovered the real stray still in another pasture. On returning home he found his own cow in his son’s field eating cabbages, illustrating a tangled cattle misadventure.
Brief notes recount monarchs with unusually short reigns from John I of France five days to Napoleon's 100 days. It highlights Louis XVIII, Francis II, Louis X and Louis VIII, plus brief Russian rulers Katharine I, Ivan VI and Peter II.
A Atlantic Monthly article excerpt quotes Harold Begbie describing Russian soldiers as courteous to prisoners. He notes brutal combat yet kindness in captivity, offering chocolate and coffee to German captives and reassuring words despite contemptuous quips about the coffee. The claim contrasts with German enemy status in the broader war context.
An advertisement advises treating dandruff by applying Cuticura Ointment to itchy spots, then shampooing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It promises a clean scalp and relief from itching burning crusting and scaling and offers free samples by mail with a booklet. Mail to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
A famous captain questions a suspect in a third degree room about accomplices. The suspect evasively claims to be playing solitaire in Blank's saloon. The captain presses, exclaiming he has the suspect, asking who assisted.
The census bureau estimates that on January 1, 1917 there will be 102,826,3809 people in the United States and 11,428,976 in its outlying possessions, indicating a steady rise in population.
A debate centers on the idea that poverty should not equate to criminality while noting the hurdle of affording legal representation. The exchange highlights tension between social status and access to justice.
Stefansson notes white Eskimos resistors to outsiders. He recounts Eskimos robbing explorers during visits and blaming influenza on witches. He observes early impressions of whiteness affecting relations with Peruvians and Mexicans, and argues pale faces aid exploration in unfamiliar lands.
The method describes dry cleaning a white woolen sweater at home. It suggests removing stains with gasoline, drying, then applying damp sand or French chalk to absorb moisture and texture the fabric. After drying, brush or shake off the sand or chalk, place the garment with chalk in a box for several days, then air thoroughly.
In Theater Anyhow the Chorus Girl and Mr Judd discuss his son entering theatre. Judd says the boy is not acting but works as the scene shifter's porter, highlighting a passing joke about family in the performing arts.
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.