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
Outlook
Location
Outlook, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
2
Sir Penywern and his pale wife debate planting schemes in the garden while undercurrents of fear and secrecy press on. The dignified butler Fenner observes as Daphne maintains a calm facade, masking a deeper upheaval within the household and amid looming family scandal.
In a drawing room Daphne faces Sir Penywern after a tense exchange. He pressures her to name a plan about Gellibrands as she teeters between dependence on old friends and risking her independence. The scene ends with uncertainty and a cliffhanger.
Levi W Richardson who lived through six sovereigns died shortly before his 100th birthday in New Brunswick. He credited early bedtime and activity for his longevity and remained a keen observer of the British Empire and World War I. He left more than eighty descendants.
The Seber British Army Viscount French received a tribute at the annual Army Temperance Association meeting. Lord Roberts recalled fifty years of army service and warned that alcohol harms soldiers. French’s supporters praised a sober army as key to national vigor and future welfare.
In the New Forest a cottage industry is revived by an old woman and two families. They continue charcoal production once common in the area, showing resilience against years of decline and hosting hard work in sun and rain.
Fragmentary report depicts a southwest district allegedly undergoing Belgianization with streets near North End road under control of Belgian refugees. References to hay junctions, North Bodro, Tet read ms dogen shops labeled 'ale Beige' and horse-flesh shops imply tense crossborder tensions.
In a House of Commons debate the government hinted at unsatisfactory aspects of black troops in combat. J Sakon Mille argues Indians lack fighting instinct but notes West Indian and African tribes show discipline and skill. He cites Basutos and Zulu recruits and warns of varying initiative and endurance across regions.
A discussion on how purchasing locally fosters enduring relationships with merchants and clerks who value repeat trade. It contrasts home buying with mail order schemes, noting mutual favors and sustained support as outcomes of keeping dollars in the community. An anecdote about a patient and a doctor illustrates perceptions of value and cost.
A line from the Boston Transcript describes British gunners as poor marksmen causing Kaiser's ships to avoid lingering near Berlin air or coast, fearing stray shots. The note reflects wartime sentiment on battlefield accuracy and naval risk.
Fragmentary text shows garbled speech and scattered dialogue about repairs and an umbrella. No clear event, names, or locational details emerge from the readable fragments.
Salvation Army proposes sending a million dollars to supervise emigration of widows and children from Great Britain to Canada and other dominions. Commissioner Lamb argues for gender balance in empire planning after the war, noting far more British females than males and high wartime deaths. The scheme would place guardians for four years, with return if unsuccessful, and seeks to relieve domestic poverty by relocating families overseas.
The readable text hints at a city regulator figure noted as X and mentions Ana Still. It references a royal party moving toward Venice during an Austrian air attack on a railway line with bombs disrupting telegraph wires. It also includes scattered phrases about insects, laborers, and a sister of Lee Paceilian.
The Salvation Army acts across Europe and beyond in World War I, with 40 000 Salvationists under the British flag and others in German French Belgian units. Canadian Salvationists send five ambulance cars to the Russian front, earning the Czar’s acknowledgement. They aid wounded, shelter refugees, run internment camps, and fund their work through a Self-Denial Fund while proclaiming service as “servants of all.”
A reminiscence on Waite murder trial crowds showing women and girls predominantly attend sensational court proceedings for gossip and morbid curiosity. The piece laments exclusions and notes judges rarely ban such spectators in New York open courts. It contrasts with male wealth and social outcomes, suggesting happiness tied to earnings has limits.
Amid shortages, Germany recognizes women’s ability to serve as mentors in a historic move. The article notes the strain on the population and hints at broader social shifts as men and women navigate wartime duties, including messages from soldiers abroad.
The memo describes a shortage of paint for lampposts amid wartime costs. Officials debate funding the coating of hundreds of urban posts as part of city maintenance and credit measures.
A historical editor warns readers about a persistent chain letter scam promising aid to a one-armed railroad worker. The letter imitates legitimate charity pleas, asks for multiple copies and 10 cents, and claims funds will be sent to aid Billy.
A cranky chronically pessimistic man foresees disaster in every normal event. He laments droughts when rain falls and claims crops or town life decline, despite signs of stability and ordinary progress.
A guide on tracking labor and inputs to determine the cost of growing an acre of wheat. It covers single and double team work, recording hours, investment interest, inputs like food and fertilizer, and calculating yearly cost versus potential profit. It also notes worm powders as a remedy and touches on postwar British shipping dominance concerns.
A wartime editorial argues government concealment fails to hide German victories like Skagerrack and notes the risk of truth leaking to the public. It discusses the need for honesty with citizens and the impact of wartime economies on daily savings, citing large population figures and potential per-box values in a broad critique of policy secrecy.
The judge allows a privilege to challenge any member of the impaneled jury. The prisoner responds with a rambling threat about fighting a small man with one eye in the corner, mentioning Marionee and Agnes-Hie fort in a vivid, dialect filled passage.
Mrs Jorren of 103 Lyon Street in Des Moines reports severe illness nearly led to surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength, enabling her to perform housework, and notes her husband opposed the operation but she recovered. The ad urges others to seek confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
Fragmentary text notes land availability in a northern province area near lakes and mining sites. Mentions Bay area homesteads and a district being developed with streets and allocations. Readers are left with limited, unclear details about the land offer.
An OCR fragment advertises women’s health issues and blood weakness with references to Dr Williams pills and Minard’s Liniment. It hints at mailing offers and various products. The text also mentions a feud district and a cryptic plea to "shoot at me."
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.