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
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
3
In a spring 1865 Richmond scene, Edith Varney faces Thorne as soldiers prepare to shoot a prisoner. Thorne exposes tampered rifles, saving the man and earning praise from Wilfred and a civilian-turned-ally Arrelsford as General Randolph arrives.
General Randolph hurries to oversee the execution of Captain Thorne after a court finds him guilty of conspiracy. Arrelsford disputes the outcome, while the general questions the charges and reveals the dispatch was not sent. The scene ends with the verdict in doubt as the sentence awaits action.
Thousands of Ohio boys will ride special Pennsylvania Lines trains from Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus and other cities to Washington D C December 1 under the Ohio Agricultural Commission. The Buckeye Boys corn winners will tour Pittsburgh Harrisburg Philadelphia and pass by the Alleghenies with state officials and the commission. They will meet President Wilson Secretary Bryan and many lawmakers with two days in Washington and a stop in Pittsburgh Monday night December 1.
A German paper describes a room based test to prove Earth rotation. Sprinkle chalk powder on water, draw a black line with charcoal, place a parallel stick nearby, leave undisturbed for hours, then note the line shifts from east to west while the powder remains slightly behind, implying the floor moves under the contents.
The piece notes dogs have highly developed nerves making them sensitive to sharp sounds like trumpet or violin, which cause howling and pain. It suggests soft tones please many dogs and likens cats to enjoy music, while dogs suffer most from harsh sounds and prefer gentle harmonies and a soothing diapason movement.
A Victorian era tip explains making a cheap firestarter by mixing one pound of resin with three ounces of tallow while hot, then blending in fine sawdust or straw to form small one inch square pieces. One pair will start a fire in the stove.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a case or story about misfortune and a statement suggesting easier detection of SES. The readable text hints at frustration or judgment about recognition, with limited names or concrete events available for firm detailing.
The French Gazette des Hopitaux cites Garnier's 1873 China observations on poppy culture causing bee die off in Yunnan and rats dying from opium fumes. It notes bees losing taste after bloom seasons and dead rats found awaiting fumes after refinery closure and new ownership.
Several electric railway companies including Detroit and Philadelphia use a delicate counting machine. It weighs items from 125 000 ounces to 15 pounds with capacities of eight to six tons, as reported by Electric Railway Journal.
A vaudeville exchange notes a blonde performer recounting singing on the Crimson Gulch circuit. She quips that letting her sharpshooter husband precede her on the bill ensured perfect politeness and safety.
A baby, dressed in his best bib and tucker, greets visitors as a mother jokes that the child looks like his father. The mother adds the child is typically cheerful, noting warm weather as the reason for the remark.
Hewitt is noted for singing during work hours and Jewett is part of a grand opera company. The items highlight performers integrated into their professional roles.
In a light dialogue voice a writer chats about Charlie as he receives news from Helen that she has ended their engagement. The exchange suggests gossip and human interest woven into a fishing theme.
A brief comic line notes a man stating his wife is away. The wry remark hints at a humorous domestic situation typical of light theater dialogue.
A coat pattern titled 6395 f offers a double breasted plain line coat with a small collar notch revers pockets and plain sleeves. Made from Melton Kersey coat serge or imported cloak materials with velvet collar, sizes 2 4 6 8 10 12 years. Medium uses 1 1/4 yards 54 inch material and 3/4 yard 24 inch velvet. pattern costs 10 cents and requires name address size and pattern number.
Describes a misses dress with a loose blouse, low drop shoulder, chemisette, soft puff sleeve, deep yoke and unbroken front panel. Suitable fabrics include crepe and silk. Pattern 6404 offered in sizes 14 16 18 years with yardage details and price 10 cents through the Pattern Department.
The Chicago Tribune notes that twenty thousand Germans sang Die Wacht am Rhine with twenty bands while American participants faltered when reaching the phrase geschwertgezlicr. The report contrasts disciplined German chorus with the Americans stumble during a wartime morale event.
Questioning a couple about their quiet home reveals a joke about the husband’s loud sleeping. The exchange highlights playful domestic banter and a humorous tone.
A Sydney Australia notice markets a local cemetery as offering “so beautiful a view of the day” that visitors won’t want to go elsewhere. The advertisement emphasizes scenery and appeal to potential patrons.
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.