30 May 1885
Page 1
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 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1885
Page
1
A verbose ad and editorial mix extols cheaper ready to wear garments from Owen Brothers while venting on fashion, prices, and origins. The piece blends consumer touts, a humorously critical look at class satire, and reflections on wealth and housing, ending with social contrasts near New York.
The piece recounts a long poker session aboard a western train where two officers clash, drawing in others as stakes rise. It shifts to a satire of military life and a lengthy analysis of Britain’s army and militia strength, ending with Fortnightly Review figures on force levels and reserves.
A New York Sinclair Club banquet featured a prank presenting a bat umbrella and hat to guests, provoking lively reactions. The article then surveys ancient Indian mounds in Ohio, Arkansas, Georgia, and beyond, detailing artifacts, skeletons, copper ornaments, and pottery remains found by scholars including Prof. Thomas, with notes on De Soto era sites and the broader study of mound cultures.
The news of Richmond's fall reached Washington on April 8 1865 at noon and triggered nationwide celebrations. Fort salutes and field batteries boomed as crowds filled streets while schools sang national anthems. A public Nesting followed with speeches by Vice President Johnson and Secretary Seward. Lincoln arrived at City Point for the surrender news and met grateful crowds. A Chinaman’s yard note and other stray lines conclude this fragment.
A fragmentary reminiscence highlights cultural habits of politeness, a New York lodging house, a bell that rang without answer, and a tense exchange about repayment and rooms. Neighbors in the building recall the scene as a curious glimpse of urban life and social courtesy in a distant era.
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.