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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
6
A homemaking piece stresses using existing space efficiently to store belongings. It advises creating built ins and slim furniture, using wall space, choosing shallow chests, and removing drawer knobs to save room. The goal is neatness with simple carpentry and planning for each room's needs.
Use unused space under high windows and near walls by installing shallow shelving and pullout baskets. Fit narrow cupboards above baseboards to create concealed storage for linens tools and small items. Use modular units to maximize awkward gaps and keep items organized.
The article details turning wall space into shoe and storage areas with tilted shelves and molding supports, using low cases behind beds for blankets and toys, plus kitchen cupboards and removable partitions to store lids utensils and pans. It also suggests shelves atop furniture and multifunction tables with built in storage.
A mail order house announces it will sell automobiles with a catalogue read as a wish book. The piece recalls past dreams of vehicles, tools, and toys, and mentions Bill Buckley and Herb Shriner as cultural markers. It notes celebrities and shows like South Pacific and The King and I with local theatre ties.
Gerald Fletcher from Springfield Massachusetts recounts meeting Isabelle a 26 year old woman. Their engagement failed after she demanded disclosure of his past affairs and she urged probing his soul. The letter discusses self righteousness and future marriage risk.
The year 1951 saw fuller skirts and tiny bodices, poodle influences, and new fabrics like pure silk and thick wools. Necklines and shoulders shifted with the era, hats grew glamorous again, and long hair gave way to windblown bobs as fashion buzzed about petticoats nylon nighties and crinolines shaping everyday and party wear alike.
An article urges homemakers to budget time like money and adopt labor saving devices. It highlights a combination washer dryer unit, a new separate dryer with temperature controls, and a basement friendly vented system with an ozone lamp, promising energy and time savings for busy households.
Shakopee Minnesota held a highly successful Fire Prevention Day with 20 fire inspectors visiting every business and informing owners of fire hazards. Fire Chief H J Pass said the program trained merchants to spot risks, aided by the local Boy Scout troop.
Hustisford residents planned to serenade Dr. Philip A. Panetti for his 80th birthday, but the longtime village physician of more than five decades died after a summer stroke. He had retired while bedridden since then.
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.