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 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
7
Poem fragment from London Academy praising a deceased woman named Lallie. It laments loss and asserts the subject’s beauty and soul endure beyond death as divine care preserves loveliness. The language reflects romantic idealization and religious consolation.
A veteran recalls a first battle experience with vivid detail and restrained emotion. He describes the night before the attack, the sudden march to war, the anxious camp, the advancing foe, and the ringing rifle fire that opened a fiercely fought encounter.
The narrative follows a brutal Civil War engagement as artillery roars, infantry rushes to the front, and a charged cavalry assault explodes across a sunlit field. Commanders shout orders, batteries clash, and many fall as the line presses forward in a deadly crucible.
In wartime prose the article recalls brave artillerymen, their red stained uniforms, and the defeated seen firing in stricken masses. The inscription celebrates the victors and the deed, while acknowledging both living and fallen, with the cry Hurrah for our battery. The tone mirrors a Southern newspaper mournfully praising martial valor.
A garish masher and a well dressed couple alight from a hansom before a famed Strand venue. The cabman, after inspecting the fare, retorts in mock benevolence that he could have earned more, then drives off with scornful dignity.
In the Indianapolis Press a remark by Mr Fige claims he is blamed for not understanding an artistic temperament. The quote adds that when meeting someone with such a temperament he never lends money.
A beggar asks for a square meal, the man declines then offers a tip. He warns that if the price of a square meal is raised, the beggar should not return to that restaurant for it. The Philadelphia Press is cited as the source of the remark.
Witty exchange from the Smart Set notes B Jones praising a living skeleton over rivals while B Jinks asks why. B Jones quips she says he will be a rattling husband, highlighting playful banter and social humor.
The passage portrays Newitt and Burroughs as contrasting figures in storytelling. It notes Burroughs' adeptness at crafting short stories while labeling him as unliterary, and highlights Newitt’s skill in describing financial hardship in diverse ways.
A poem lamenting how the pursuit of money drives people to chase fast and miss chances. It argues the habit grows while the reason remains clear and direct, as the dollar motive overtakes other priorities.
A Boston boy on being told not to cry replies that it is also a waste to tell anyone that crying is a waste of time. The exchange shows a witty, logical stance from a child in a gentle scene with an old gentleman.
Poem fragment recounts the czar leaping forty seven feet amid a dramatic fall behind a kitchen stove. Narrator notes no anarchist attempted to hatch a plot against the monarch and mentions the cook striking a match.
Miss Sedeleaf recounts a brief dive beneath ice where time slowed life flashed before her eyes. Miss Mildwood adds astonishment noting that a single second felt like more than a year in that moment.
A new servant named Maria faced trouble lighting a cold fire as the wood refused to burn. In frustration she used gasoline and left for a drier fuel area, raising concerns about her safety and the incident.
In a domestic dialogue, a wife questions her husband about burning their old love letters. The husband explains he intends to destroy the letters to prevent a potential future claimant from using them to argue he was insane after his death.
The fragment urges neighbors to advertise loudly across the street with cymbals and a hired hall. It mentions a baby and a brand new tooth, suggesting a ceremonial or communal call to notice a child’s dental issue or milestone.
A remark mocks a woman’s air of supreme indifference. The speaker notes she does not glance at other women’s dress bangs or appearance, highlighting her obliviousness.
A mournful note recalls Bob Carroll who died in a tragic accident as he cleaned a gun. The report notes the pistol discharged, leaving little left. Local authorities have not released further details pending investigation.
A diner complains the water is dirty and the waiter responds with an apologetic but humorous refusal, mispronouncing words as if speaking in a heavy accent. The exchange highlights a comically failed effort at service.
A fragment from the Chicago Post notes a dramatic scene as a speaker voices strong emotion about a man’s imposing presence and a woman reacts to her new bonnet. The brief item captures street theater style and urban fashion sentiment.
A reader explains making canvas covers for standard paper bound books to improve appearance and protection. Covers are cut with margins, tied inside, and can be lettered on the back. Black brown tan and gray canvases keep shelves neat and cheaper than traditional bindings.
Grenada reports a strong financial year with revenue of £62,874 and expenditure of £57,611. Exports totaled £257,274 led by cocoa at £234,610, while imports reached £210,783. UK imports were £101,921 with £458,603 from other British colonies. Population ends at 64,098 as cocoa price boosts trade with the United States and Canada.
Subsoiling stirs soil below plow depth and varies by soil and season. It increases rooting space and moisture absorption, helping plants endure summer drought. Effects last two to three years and are greatest on root crops like turnips beets carrots potatoes and parsnips. Try on an acre and compare yields to non subsoiled plots.
The Ohio State Journal notes a morbid stunt where a man was buried alive to feel the sensation. The piece questions whether such an act is grave or cruel and discusses the moral implications of the prank.
The Chicago Record Herald reports on urban chatter about women in Boston and other cities while men rush to see notable events. It contrasts reactions across cities and notes public interest in the sacred codfish peering from attention.
A short collection of old and newer puns and word riddles. The items include time focused jokes such as quarter to two and S p m. and a telephone style pun with S-1-2. The notes reference a postmaster scenario and a restaurant lobster item.
A Brooklyn lawyer cross examines a witness about dates of meeting the defendant. The witness recalls being lent $2 in cash and insists his memory is accurate, noting the defendant is the only man who would lend him money. The fondest impression of the loan leads to a fixed date in his memory.
Two passengers argued about politics and religion, one old man refusing to share his view. A Seventh avenue conductor recalled a delayed trip caused by a broken coal wagon, noting a man calmly calculating he would save time and money by missing a planned outing with his wife.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer item a bride counsels restraint as she prepares for the aisle. She worries about timing to match music and fears her fiancé George may rethink if the march is slow. Her mother offers guidance on pacing and confidence during the ceremony.
Mrs Beechwood declares appearances are deceitful while Mr Beechwood adds disappearances are even more deceitful in a brief Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph quip.
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.