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
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
7
Hon Horace B Stanton likens railroad mismanagement to a parable about Smith cleaning his garden and neighbors Jones and Brown redistributing debris Smith claimed to have only half of. The remark targets the road's executives and their excuses amid the receivership.
A 1913 Dayton testimony describes relief from pimples itching and redness after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad claims immediate relief and full cure, inviting readers to request free samples and a 32 page Skin Book. A separate cartoon caption mocks German wartime telephony rules.
Mothers urged to examine each Castoria bottle for the signature. The dialogue jokes about being in style, mentioning Mrs Styles and Mr Styles and a slim pocketbook as a punchline.
The ad list promotes SANA TIVE BROMO QUININE with signature by E W Grove and claims one day cure for colds. Other product pitches include Dr Pierce Pleasant Pellets for digestive balance and Dean's Mentholated Cough Drops for cough relief.
Old Farmer Skinner warns the suitor Jack that Sally Skinner, tall and cherished, is happier in a home nest. He notes her light farm tasks and begs the lover to care for her gently as he must now face hard work and absence. Sally hides her face, weeping with a hopeful smile.
Under the 1912 act unions must ballot before funding political parties. UK trade unionists just voted on paying socialist MPs with 464473 in favor and 324316 against. At a Waco dinner Representative Henry mocked American girls marrying into titles, saying the Cinderella tale proves the girl who marries a title puts her foot in it.
An English experimenter notes algin from seaweed as a key to non inflammable films. The product aids in making films waterproof flame proof and germ proof while also treating paper. Neptune symbolism frames the discovery linking sea to cinema materials.
A terse, darkly humorous exchange unfolds as a patient asks for permission to scream when hurt, the dentist grants it with a caveat about extra charges. The quip suggests a biting critique of discomfort and price in medical care.
A New York man reports indigestion in the forenoon resolved by trying Grape-Nuts with cream. After two weeks his stomach acidity vanished and appetite for lunch returned, with improved health. The letter cites Postum Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and references The Road to Wellville.
Chicago man Docile monkey puzzled his memory as he stood before Judge Scully claiming the wife wanted a monkey. A salt water sailor’s tale misled him until the judge ordered him home to learn the real desire a stove grate. In Pittsburgh a wife testified to 2080 beatings since 1873 with a 30 day sentence for the husband.
United States Public Roads Service tested burning clay to destroy stickiness and allow road traffic in wet weather. The method uses cord wood and fire flues beneath the road bed, then fills with clay and grader work to create a hard, burnished foundation that bears heavy traffic.
Councilman Snowden accuses Police Captain Haupt of striking him after Haupt confronted Snowden over a permit violation of the auto traffic law. The incident occurred as Haupt waited outside the location cited by Snowden.
Cal Firemen in Redondo Beach flood the newlyweds’ home by diverting a three inch water stream into a second story window. Policeman Gipe’s secret marriage is cited as the motive, the incident provoking peevish tension among the crew.
London reports the government plans a wide newspaper advertising drive to counter army recruitment shortages. Officials say the campaign aims to attract volunteers across the country through multiple papers and regional editions.
The piece argues that well built roads directly improve sanitation by removing weeds and trash, enabling proper drainage, suppressing disease carriers, and aiding pedestrians. It links dry, hard roads to reduced exposure for schoolchildren and fewer cold related illnesses, asserting nationwide road quality would improve public health.
A red painted prairie schooner labeled Bound for Canada draws attention as it travels north from Nebraska toward Willow Bunch Saskatchewan, where J F Jensen plans mixed farming with cattle and crops. Also notes tidal wave at Iniskeerach and Arranmore, and a short ad on blueing.
In a dialog scene, George boasts of college hurdle medals as proof of fitting marriage, while Grace questions how he earned their father’s consent. The exchange blends wit with a clash over parental approval and personal achievement.
A humorous note contrasts a man’s modest aims with women’s keen search for basement bargains, implying a playful gendered shopping dynamic.
The article notes that King Edward historically advanced clocks by 30 minutes in summer, similar to the daylight saving proposal. It claims he observed the practice at Windsor and Balmoral and supported the bill. A separate exchange mentions cash deals and respect for Brown's business ability in a different context.
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.