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
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
2
Reports from east of Arras describe dramatic air battles over trenches as British pilots dive from clouds, fire with Lewis guns, and dodge shrapnel. Young aviators push fearless to outmaneuver German Albatrosses, with several pilots downing enemy planes and continuing service despite injuries.
New York reports Eskild Rageer enduring a glass eye mishap while seeking enlistment. After passing the exam he was told to report. Cap tain Evans sent orders to reward his patriotism. Rageer enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve, Class 4, with 28 signed to duty at the recruiting station.
New York reports shark hunting to become a general profitable industry as leather from man-eater hides proves suitable for footwear. Fishermen plan large scale hunts if sea-tigers move north this spring. Boat owners expect earnings from sizable catches and specialized methods. The oil is a slow drying lubricant and shark oil is used in waterproof paints.
New York reports that many American universities weigh a four term year of 12 weeks with four weeks vacation. Proposals include compressing two terms to cover what three did, to speed education for youths rushing to war or other careers.
London report notes 100 year old Thomas Weeks of Ticehurst Sussex still cultivates an acre of ground single handedly to aid wartime food production. He continues farming without assistance despite his age.
The American Junior Naval and Marine Scouts recruit among New York City's Chinatown boys with plans to form a battalion of juvenile Orientals who are staunch Americans. The group trains youths in U S Navy and Marine Corps work, with over 40 000 boys in the organization across 88 states.
Norwegian police uncovered a vast assortment of bombs poisons bacilli and other tools of death in Baron von Rosens baggage after Swedish authorities had warned him to leave Norway. The cans marked corned beef held high explosives while sugar lumps hid glass vials of dangerous bacilli and a concealed acid explosive pencil risked maiming sharpeners.
Lincoln readers receive letter from Capt. John Thompson of the Canadian army in France dated just arrived. He predicts home by Christmas and says the war will be won now that America has entered, adding there is nothing that can stop them.
Freeman a Howard County patent medicine vendor died of pneumonia after an accident policy dispute. The court of appeals ruled no foreign body was found in his throat so he could not be said to have contracted pneumonia by accidental or violent means, reversing the widow’s $4000 verdict against Loyal Protective Insurance of Boston.
Chicago judge of the court of domestic relations vows to jail parents instead of punishing children. He announced the plan in an address to members of the First Poptorap church.
A White Light district sidewalk scene near Broadway drew onlookers as a self-styled Honduras army major touted a submarine countermeasure. He insisted on secrecy and warned against aiding San Marino before claiming to reveal the method if the crowd stayed silent. The crowd’s permission was denied and police intervened amid the odd claims.
Cincinnati authority touts Freezone as a simple painless cure for corns whether hard soft or index. A few drops on the corn reportedly dries instantly lifts it away with no inflammation or infection risk. Drugstores or wholesalers can supply small bottles at low cost. Venal Justice Taft anecdote notes a magistrate also selling feed and setting inflated fines in a Texas dinner tale.
Santa Ana report details Robert M Bandini heir to Baker estate eloping with Mary B Harris in a secret Santa Rosa courtship. The pair married without his mother’s initial consent, later discovering their union. Bandini faces guardian opposition and a contested inheritance valued around $7,000,000 amid litigation and claims of $200,000 for him.
Miss Ella Farr daughter of Merton E Farr president of Detroit Shipbuilding plans three weeks of hospital training with Red Cross to prepare for nurse aide duties likely to go to Harper base hospital unit in France. Her brothers Rothe and Everett also enlist or train, prompting her decision to help in the war effort.
Chicago news reports weed expert Mrs. W K Jacques urging housewives to use weeds as greens to combat high food prices. She cites dock nettle purslane milkweed lambs quarter pigweed marsh marigold brake fern and dandelion as edible options with dock dandelion and lambs quarter most common in cities.
A 25 year testimonial from F. E. Britton of Jonesboro Tennessee extols Kilmer's Swamp Root kidney medicine. The letter says customers speak highly of the remedy and notes strong sales as proof of merit. The ad invites readers to send ten cents for a sample and booklet and mentions sizes for sale in stores.
A Monon passenger car grew crowded when a stop at a small way station brought a man and a woman aboard. Mr S offered her a seat beside him. She preferred her husband to sit with her. He replied he would comply.
Advertisers urge mothers to choose Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children, noting the product carries the familiar label and has been in use for over 30 years. Children cry for Castoria according to the ad copy.
Patrons discuss the arrival of Fred Darling, noting his wife’s influence. A guest with a waxed mustache and manicured nails is described, and talk turns to women’s stylish handiwork as the source of the subject’s appearance.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Icura Soap for clear skin with a five minute rinse. It offers a free book by mail from Boston and urges daily use as toilet preparations. A brief dialogue features a sailor and a girl discussing tugs of war.
A playful dialogue features She Albert asking for a new hat as time becomes a joke. He confesses distraction and a slowed watch, hinting at the comedy of timing and fashion.
A brisk exchange features a stern remark about brains and a sharp retort offering services. The dialogue hints at ambition and rivalry in a business setting, with emphasis on capability and professional competence.
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.