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
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
2
The text argues that a clear plan and solid motivation are essential for achieving satisfactory results. It emphasizes that understanding the task and having a compelling incentive encourage diligent effort and better performance.
A vintage advertisement urges quick action on kidney warning signs like backaches and fatigue. It touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a pure remedy that filters kidneys and purifies blood, promising quick relief and money-back satisfaction if not effective.
Genorge H. Corsan argues in As sociation Men that swimming is the only exercise that reshapes body types, that women endure colder water better, and that drowning is not caused by a third plunge but by inhaling underwater. A Missouri man saved after a chaotic river accident recalls a first lesson in breath control. His companion died.
The piece posits banks could reveal valuables in custody to solve mysteries and unveil hidden treasure. It cites Coutts' vaults housing Madame du Barry’s jewels and notes emigres who fled during the Terror may have left belongings England guards for heirs unknown.
Senator Kendrick notes a brutal materialism in divorce as a banker recalls fear of separation from wealth. A banker describes the dread of losing financial security, illustrating a practical view of marriage tied to money.
London Times notes ancient belief in evil spirits inhabiting objects. In Minbrook village archeologists unearthed two life sized church effigies from a 1600 era altar tomb. The man in plate armor and the woman in Elizabethan dress were decapitated and scattered. the heads have since been recovered.
A British Weekly correspondent notes American usage of the phrase Gods own country and quips that colonial troops claim it for America while praising New Zealand as God s masterpiece. The bus-side exchange highlights playful rivalry over national stereotypes and homeland pride.
Experiments by M. de Laroquette in Algiers show sunlight kills bacteria mainly on dry surfaces with desiccated cells. In liquids only very intense light at shallow depths works. white light best, blue slightly stronger, ultraviolet and infrared largely ineffective. Sunlight acts at the surface and fat or muscle layers block deeper penetration.
In Montgomery Alabama the Rainbow division unit was greeted by a lane of rainbow clad girls who tossed bouquets as soldiers passed under a victory arch adorned with rainbow ribbons. A floral front of lilies bore the number 616 in gold stars and the Chopin funeral march played as the procession advanced.
Uncle Joe Cannon critiques a government bureau noting it never fires workers, only asks for their resignation. He quips that tendering a resignation softens the blow and smiles at the practice.
A London Tid-Bits item describes a young couple trapped by a stubborn obsolete motorcar. After a series of rattles and failures, the driver orders Angelina to exit as the boiler threatens to burst. She reluctantly complies amid tense pleading.
A demobilized army tale from a London Morning Post note about a C O who helped himself to the adjutant’s strawberries and inspired a stern notice. The adjutant warned trespassers that their cow would be shot if they entered the garden. The anecdote reflects military humor on rank and discipline after demobilization.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls his son Bearcat being knocked down on a dusty road by a motor car. The boy recovered quickly, coughing dust and cussing comically, then asking to thank the Lord for being all right. The quote comes from the Kansas City Star.
A dialogue features Fleury and Dodger discussing a girl in France who writes to him. The child writes sixteen pages by dictation to her grandmother, revealing billeted arrangements with her family. The Birmingham Age-Flerala is cited.
The Birmingham Age-Herald quotes a reception chairman instructing sisters of returning heroes to line up on the left. A witty damsel asks if she is eligible to be a sister to the many soldiers, and receives a badge with a moral cue to let conscience guide her.
A Chicago Tribune quip notes a newborn’s weight remains unmeasured as there is no scale large enough for the infant to stand on. The joke hinges on the baby not being big enough to be weighed yet.
An exchange hints at a man who can speak Russian but is currently unable due to an ulcerated jaw, suggesting a humorous or puzzling domestic remark.
An advertisement touts organic nitro phosphate as a remedy for thinness and nervous weakness. It claims increased weight, improved health, and brighter eyes, warning it should not be used by those not wishing to gain flesh. The flyer promotes a home made drink and lists H Petersdorf of Detroit as contact.
A society bred aunt scolds her nineteen year old niece for lack of interest in high society. In closing she recalls being “the belle of seven counties” which backfires when the niece dryly replies that no young man rang the belle.
A secretary reads a missive from a girl urging a reunion and marriage in the old hometown. Mr. Nienpeck declines, citing circumstances beyond his control that prevent him from returning at present, while glancing at a photo of his stern wife and many relatives.
The ad promises no ugly grimy streaks on clothes when using Red Cross Ball Blue and claims good results. It notes the product is carried by all grocers and includes a price tag of 5ec.
A Birmingham Age-Herald item recalls a burglar scare at a home last night. The intruder fled without theft while the wife remained calm and asked about life insurance payments and urged her husband to "do your duty."
Senator Sorghum remarks on the danger of overemphasizing oratory while neglecting practical politics. He notes harrowing examples of speakers who lose track of people listening to concrete policy. The exchange contrasts eloquence with attention to governance.
A quip about sailors preparing jury masts during trying times contrasts with endurance and resolve. The exchange suggests resilience despite hardship and invokes maritime imagery to reflect adversity.
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.