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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
3
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes that sheer wool outfits provide versatility for summer wear, with dresses, coats, and knits suited to town, country, travel, and social events. The piece highlights featherweight angora and shadow weave knits, two piece ensembles, and bold color pairings that combine comfort with aristocratic style.
It describes a hand knitted peasant dress for little girls by Cherie Nicholas. The dress is easy to knit with knit-cro-sheen yarn, stylish yet practical, and shown in dark colors or pastels. It notes a princess line from the shoulders, no belt, and light yarn cost with easy care washing.
Summer brings smarter shirtmaker frocks in cotton and linen for varied occasions especially out of town. New necklines add novelty while tucks run along the front. Silk frocks in striped or dotted fabrics remain stylish with sleek closures.
New jeweled zippers shown on women’s wear for sweaters swimsuits gloves and handbags. Zippers are bound on colored tape with catalin ornaments spaced at intervals. When closed the ornaments replace buttons and when opened they gather at the base of the zipper, appearing as a continuous decorative piece.
Variety in hats showcases pillbox designs reaching new heights. The width of a hat is no more certain than the depth of its crown, signaling evolving shape trends for the season.
The item lists three and four bright colors combined for tailored cotton suits and summer evening gowns, signaling bold color choices in contemporary fashion.
A fragmentary dialogue captures a mood of spring energy and a jab about a physical ailment. The lines hint at personal discomfort and a casual remark about someone’s side being off balance. The exchange reads as informal banter reflecting seasonal mood.
A father prompts his son Davy about his museum visit. The boy recalls several exhibits and notes most were labeled Do Not Touch, reflecting a cautious scene about interactions with displays.
A Yankee on a walking tour in Scotland gets lost on a narrow road after snow. He meets a Highlander who asks if there is a reward for him. The American replies no, and the Highlander dryly notes he is still lost.
A diner complains the soup is inedible but not due to taste. The manager explains they will fetch the chef. The chef asks what is wrong and the diner clarifies the issue is he lacks a spoon.
A theological lecturer debates figures who shaped law and faith. He notes admiration for Moses who instituted the old law and Paul who spread the new. A spectator from the bench interrupts, shouting Ananias as the one with the largest following.
A Windsor Star note recounts a wartime quip from a black soldier who, after weeks on a French field, tells an officer he is from Alabama and swears he will never again be from there if he returns, capturing a bitter wartime bite in a single line.
A brief, humorous exchange about reading an article on milk. A child complains, the father grows frustrated, and the child mentions a blue-eyed elephant with a red nose threatening to arrive if crying continues. The fragment captures a light, domestic dialogue style from Stray Stories Magazine.
A breezy exchange asks if insomnia is improving with a reply that includes a playful foot swelling memory. The dialogue hints at subtle progress and a lighthearted mood about sleep and tingling sensations.
Pathfinder Magazine notes shifting eras with a quip about granddad seeking a gig and a gal a dad chasing a flivver and a flapper and a son aiming for a plane and a Jane reflecting evolving ambitions across generations.
A Philadelphia Bulletin anecdote features Bright Boy claiming he can name five milk products. He names butter cheese ice cream and adds two cows as a playful misdirection. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding of what constitutes milk products versus animals.
National Geographic details Pennsylvania Station's vast scale and busy operations. It covers the eight acre platform, underground tunnels, complex traffic near Herald Square, ticketing systems, information services, telephones, and the enormous daily flow of trains, tickets, mail, and baggage, highlighting staff roles and peculiar shipments.
A vintage ad offering a Bay applique quilt pattern 1458 with simple instructions and yardage chart. It promises easy blocks for 8 inch and 90 inch quilts, suggesting comfort and variety in material choices. Send 15 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Dept. 82 Eighth Ave. New York.
A collection of practical home tips covering washing cretonne curtains with pin tablets to prevent color run, using a measuring cup for syrup and molasses to prevent sticking, and preparing meat sauces and dressings. Also includes broom care with ammonia, broom bristle upkeep, and methods to remove burnt sauce pan stains with salt and water.
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.