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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
3
A column by Lydia Le Baron Walker discusses safe dabbling for health at beaches and the importance of adult supervision for children. It advises swimming in groups, staying near the shore, and using shade and cool baths to stay comfortable while linking mental calm to physical cooling.
Hudson New York marked its sesquicentennial as a historic whaling base and inland port. The feature notes its 120 mile inland location, early Quaker settlement, and the 3 million dollar bridge dedication. It highlights cargoes, industries, notable figures, and river lore from Clover reach to Rip Van Winkle legends.
St Joseph superintendent Fred E Henderson of the street railway recalls a Spokane resident who paid a trolley fare 30 years late. The man enclosed a dime in conscience payment and Henderson replied with five cents, noting the 1905 fare was only a nickel.
The piece argues neighbor definitions differ by proximity and by friendship. It notes a door-to-door neighbor may not be known, while true neighborliness lies in friendly relations beyond geography. It extends the idea to communities and nations, urging cordial ties to solve social tensions.
A Western Newspaper Union meditation argues that lack of trust among nations hinders peace and that open communication, like transatlantic telephone use, could prevent wars. It ties social harmony to mutual understanding among individuals and communities, noting that Europe’s events affect America and neighbors share fate.
The gown features shell pink crepe satin with gleaming and matte surfaces, intricate cutting, and expert handling. A knotted waist at the back enhances the gown’s graceful skirt lines.
The article notes that close grained woods like cherry birch white wood and maple need an undercoat or primer to fill pores before finishing. This prevents final coats from sinking in and leaving spots.
House dress pattern 9209 features a yoke sleeve diagonal neckline three buttons and practical pockets. Available in sizes 14 through 42 requires 314 yards of 36 inch fabric size 16. diagramed sew chart included. send 15 cents and address details to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
Cousin Emily Mrs Spriggs visits Eleanor's and encounters a famous airman. She plans to host another evening with an even more famous man. The exchange notes Mrs Spriggs’ showy rivalry and Kate’s remark on outdoing her partner.
In a tale of romance and theft, a man recalls a love triangle where a woman returned his letters but kept all the jewelry, leaving the gold glittering as a sign of betrayal. The fragment hints at stolen items amid a damaged relationship.
A brief comic exchange on a train where a conductor asks for fare and a young woman responds with gratitude and surprise at the conductor’s courteous question.
Willie Huckleberry I ponders the question of the finest Finn contribution to world culture. The piece presents a playful, reflective dialogue identifying notable Finnish impact through a humorous lens.
A man recalls being left an infant with no known parents, prompting discussions about his origins. A nearby acquaintance challenges him to share his past as memories surface during a community gathering. Local archives may hold clues to his true heritage.
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.