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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
3
A New York Sun report cites Doctor George F. Shrady on corset dangers and the Roentgen ray discovery. It notes distorted ribs and internal pressure from tight lacing, urging women to abandon corsets for freer breathing and better health.
A long discussion on how standards for young women have evolved. Grandmothers' strictures gave way to greater freedom in reading, schooling, and behavior, with emphasis on mother daughter dialogue, education, chaperon use, and evolving social norms across generations.
Advice on preserving white furs and children’s clothes with white wax and stuffing, concealing unpleasant medicine with peppermint, creating cheerful rooms with yellow tones, using a coarse mesh wire tray for frying, and refreshing carpets with warm water ammonia solution.
A reflective voice argues for allowing children access to challenging ideas. It warns against overprotective parenting and insists that ignorance is dangerous. It cites literature and play as tools to prepare girls and boys for real life.
A retelling of anecdotes about Dr Hawtrey and Master Keate illustrating school life. It notes playful misstatements from pupils and a humorously flawed anatomy riddle from a recent exam. Names include Lord Kelvin as a noted student and a boy’s mistaken body parts list.
An old Buffalo Chronicle excerpt recalls teachers using moral suasion with boys. Students describe stern practices such as standing in corners writing a word a thousand times while being watched and scowled at, illustrating harsh discipline in education.
In a Tid-Bita fragment the aunt explains polygamy as men having the privilege to marry many wives, contrasted with their inability to care for one properly. The dialogue labels polygamy as a folly or improper practice.
A brief exchange from Puck features a child asking his father to buy a watch. The boy explains he would trade the watch to Billy Wiggins for one of his puppies, illustrating humorous street banter.
A Philadelphia Record piece advises women buyers to seek guidance from friends, demand bicycle specifics, and carry a written checklist to avoid unsuitable purchases. It covers wheel specs, frame types, brakes, attire trends, and practical safety notes for novice female riders.
A 1907 ledger reveals Queen Isabella’s late life at Hertford Castle, detailing travels from Castle Rising to London, costs for music and alms, and lavish endowments. The account shows her remaining influential, generous, and socially active in old age despite royal seclusion.
The article explains a choker made from a scarf of tulle or lace tied in a large bow at the back. It notes a rounded velvet piece turning down to Cromt, with square tabs that should be folded and fastened to blend in rather than stand out.
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.