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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1949
Page
2
A nostalgic piece recalls Lydia Pinkham, famous patent medicines, and pioneer advertising in New England. It notes her rise from a Lynn, Massachusetts founder’s wife to a major mass media advertiser, with anecdotes about early drugstore tonics and era icons.
President Truman sparked jitters by asserting Russia may have the atomic bomb. Analysts warned against overconfidence as Congress funded arms to Europe. Bevin demanded ban with controls while criticizing Russian stalling. Tito accused Moscow of revolution plots and expelled Hungarian diplomats amid tense border clashes.
Cripps in Britain moved quickly to devalue the pound and raise business tax while vowing to curb dividends by law. The government rejected pay raises to avert inflation, as Cripps sought a confidence vote. Meanwhile Truman pressed his fair deal in Congress and urged women’s support in upcoming races. Berlin reports say Soviet Berlin zone cites rockets being built at Peenemuende with Allied officials noting activity but avoiding detail.
The piece notes solidifying symbols like Bogart's battered hat from Treasure of the Sierra Madre and upcoming Tokyo Joe. It also cites Eleanor Parker and other stars, while highlighting slang coinages from Miss Grant Takes Richmond and Return of October, plus Montgomery Clift toping Motion Picture Herald's Star of Tomorrow poll.
A young woman Vida uses fiction tricks to win Glen Lamphier, a handsome and promising man. She pursues romance by mimicking heroines, but when Glen shows less interest after a moment, she faces a setback as weeks pass. The piece ends with Vida reflecting by the fire.
Vida reads a pencil-marked Oscar Wilde paragraph and finds romance lies in uncertainty. Glen recalls her faith in the printed word as she confronts a new moment, moving toward a decisive act.
In a quiet domestic scene Vida and Glen reunite near the fireplace as Vida discovers a highlighted passage in a volume of O Brien's short stories. Glen reads aloud, shows eagerness to speak, and Vida signals understanding before the moment moves forward.
A mixed list of crossword clues across and down with numbers and brief prompts like River Russ Storms Topaz humming bird Keel like part Bot Being on the right side Twofold prefix Retired Rind Map Looks slyly Search for Mountain pass Gold City etc and Down clues including Long for Take ease Undivided A seed vessel Of the country Sandarac tree The Three Wise Men Sum Not good Extents of canvas A feline Civil wrong A wagon wheel groove Stolen property Electrical Engineer abbr A block or wedge Hastened Indefinite article Russian measure Slice Foundations Similar Theater seats Possess
Last week’s puzzle answers include 35 Crooked 36 Climbing plant 39 Malt beverage 40 Place. The list compiles common crossword entries and hints at theme consistency across the page.
A weekly analysis notes new U S defense planning and policy shifts in response to Red A bomb concerns. President Truman comments on critics and timing, while editors frame the column as Western Newspaper Union analysis rather than a newsroom statement.
The United States Navy unveils Corcidin, a pill named from the words for cold and kill, claimed to be 90 percent effective against the common cold. Discovered by accident, its use hinges on taking the dose at the first sign of a cold.
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.