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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2004
Page
2
A daily excerpt from Lewis and Clark journals covering the Corps of Discovery from May 1804 to September 1806. The entries note expedition progress, encounters with Native tribes, river crossings, camp life, weather, wildlife, and notable landscape features as the team advances toward the Pacific.
June 2 1804 Clark notes a pleasant view of the Missouri and Osage rivers from the point where they form. George Drewyer and John Shields join after seven days away, weathering rain and hardship as they rafted or swam creeks to reach the camp. They report the country begins below the first hill on the north side and runs parallel to the river for 30 to 40 miles.
Union County states attorney Bigler announced on May 12 he would resign but later reversed course to ensure proper vacancy procedures. The board may seek an interim replacement by Tuesday and will request candidate lists from the Democratic, Republican and Green parties by Friday. Bigler will leave to become director of operations for Cunningham Electronics Corp in Anna. Duffy said his resignation is independent of Bigler's.
When stationed in Iraq a couple formed a bond that grew into marriage. They met in Kuwait before deployment, shared life on a Saddam palace base, and after a two week home visit for a ring, the proposal happened atop a Baghdad palace roof under helicopter noise. They plan to settle in Jacksonville with plans for schooling and a future as a firefighter and daycare worker.
Franklin County residents condemn RLCD actions as 5-2 vote ends May's contract after 11 months as general manager. Critics urge Micheletto to resign, demand accountability from attorney Black, and call for transparency at the conservancy district. Residents say the board acts against public will and plan June 21 discussions.
ShawneeLink advertises as a Southern Illinois Internet provider offering global reach with a local touch. The message urges potential customers to call 1-800-461-3956 or visit www.shawneelink.net for more information.
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.