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 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1896
Page
4
A disjointed 1890s style text advertises Dr Williams Pills for female troubles and general health. It weaves Patient anecdotes with moral aphorisms and stray quotes about wealth faith and manners, ending with a mock New York slang line.
Brief item notes rising popularity of the spinning wheel in everyday life and casual mentions of social interest. The fragment hints at cultural trends and reader engagement with a light, observational tone.
A terse note underscores that every line of business not advertised should be included without exception. The directive stresses comprehensive coverage, urging officials to reveal all commercial entries. Local merchants and readers are asked to watch for omissions in posted notices.
An Indian chief has attained a new level of civilisation by purchasing a bicycle, illustrating adoption of modern transport and tech in his community.
Reading notes compare the K ray with a faint X ray joke. The text suggests both concepts are weakly illuminated, highlighting muted brightness as a shared characteristic.
The state declares the eagle a song bird and forbids killing singing birds, prompting questions about rules for mosquitoes and other insects.
Advertisers push fresh eggs from China into the Chicago market while a belief grows that Chinese eggs may be harder to digest. Traders note supply and pricing shifts as consumers weigh quality and origin.
A Chicagoan who coined the term light ning stove polish created a product that exploded and nearly killed him, matching the witty name he chose. The incident reflects early dramatic experiments with household chemicals in the city.
The author of the song After the Ball is sued for damages by a cyclist. The case is described as a clash between a screecher and a scorcher in a legal dispute over actions surrounding the music piece.
An Indiana court held that a dog can claim ownership over a live bicyclist steak without paying the $100 price. The ruling centers on canine rights to the meal in a disputed local case.
The article notes that New Orleans has sent two of its aldermen to the penitentiary for bribery.
In Pittsburg the Fitzsimons show faced crowd ridicule yet the stage remained sturdy as Peter Maher's backer proves the arena's resilience and the crowd's reaction signals a shaken night for the visiting act.
A reflective line about urban New York residents favoring barefoot walks while missing rustic rural chores of guiding cows from dewy pastures. The note contrasts city lifestyles with traditional country duties without naming individuals or places.
An ambassador from the King of Servia is said to be in the country selecting a wealthy American wife. The writer declines to recommend any candidate, judging the king as not suitable.
A recent international development shows Britain stopping its press coverage of ultimatums after President Kruger sent an appeal. The incident reflects tensions and a call for magnanimity in diplomacy.
Secretary Herbert chooses the name Kentucky for a new battleship as a compliment to the state, though the ship’s name may seem incongruous with its size and power.
In Chicago authorities arrest a group described as a dangerous gang involved in counterfeiting. They were producing bogus nickels and the crime is portrayed as a growing threat that concerns the community.
Charles Francis Adams argues that a young man should master written and spoken English before college. He adds the rule would also apply to graduates leaving college, though it would sharply reduce the number eligible.
English farming people arrive in growing numbers to this country. They are intelligent in business, but the article notes a gap between a small island and a continent. It argues English agriculture can no longer compete with American farming on a broad scale.
A noble earl chases his mother in law into a London police court after she spends a night jailed on a charge of criminal libel. The incident is framed as the latest phase of the mother in law dispute and humorously linked to American mammas with rich daughters.
Scientist reports a discovery linking silk undergarments to a claimed effect on birds. The claim is presented as significant if true but noted to share weakness with the familiar proverb about salt on a bird's tail.
A fanciful note from The Galveston News uses nature imagery to hint at fishing, with catbirds, roses, rainbows, and sunlit clouds. The voice questions the reader about the bait they have been taking amid the lyrically described scene.
Long Island City mayor Gleason is accused of mobilizing a city employee driven fund in which a month's salary from workers built an $11,000 pool used partly for a schoolchildren excursion. The disclosure prompts questions about the source and management of the funds.
A bold new benchmark in theft has been set by a figure described as pioneering in Manila’s business scene. The claim suggests an audacious scale and indicates a linked warning for security and oversight professionals.
The editor argues public interest must drive nomad preservation. Indicating many overlook these matters, the piece urges active attention and action to prevent inattention or indifference that harms preservation efforts.
The text notes a thaw in Franco German tensions as governments accept invitations to participate in international ceremonies including the North Sea canal opening. It highlights France joining by Germany's invitation and German press protests by some still loyal to Prince Bismarck.
The article argues against the notion that Oriental religions are kind to women, citing a census showing six and a half million fewer women than men in India. It says infanticide and neglect suppress women, while women missionaries bring light to zenanas and uplift society through the gospel of Christ.
A Newport wedding piece argues Rhode Island laws and clergy keep formal ceremonies and fees local. It notes Bishop Potter delivering the benediction after a state rule blocks out-of-state ministers. The commentary extols Rhode Island control amid New York society interest and the taxImpacts on local government.
A historical discussion notes how extreme heat affects workers. A steamship captain was charged with manslaughter after a man died from near furnace heat. Engine rooms reach 140 degrees and workers adapt, yet many suffer. London factory reports describe near 130 to 150 degree temps, with burns and melted hats.
A satirical ramble on education and temperance notes. It mentions vacation usefulness, liquor licenses in Devonport, arsenic in English cigarette paper, and lists extensive liquor statistics from 1895 including consumption, taxes, and population ratios.
A St Louis Republic report quotes a liquor dealer boasting of illicit production in his own cellar using wood alcohol. He claims high profits from cheap five cent whisky and political influence via the lodging-house vote, warning of campaign strength in the Fourth Ward.
The document claims the product known as Pigs offers benefits to children and asserts its remedy nature. It states the syrup is manufactured by the Hornia Pig Syrup Company and is promoted for gentle relief and health benefits.
Hiram Maxim argues in the North American Review that a machine can lift itself without a balloon and that larger experiments are needed in unobstructed spaces. He indicates limited time due to duties as managing director of a British company and endorses petroleum engines for advancing aviation.
A farmer's wife argues for agricultural college access for girls. Minnesota hosts a long established girls school of agriculture offering cooking canning household chemistry entomology and sewing. She cites Denmark’s mixed education model as a potential boost for American farming districts.
Russell Daggett, a Lewiston resident and former U S Navy man, suffered a shoulder injury decades after wartime trauma when a fall in pursuit of orchard thieves caused his left arm to dislocate similarly to his right. Doctors set both arms, and he begins to recover.
An old testimonial style notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from Wayne, Ohio and Toledo area druggists. It asserts internal use cures catarrh by blood and system cleansing, offering testimonials, price 75 cents per bottle.
A translated report claims Spain yields about 3000 hours of sun annually, more than Germany 1700 and England 1400. The piece also promotes Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer as a superior hair product for dandruff and scalp issues.
In Brazil mourners wear scarlet at an unmarked funeral. In North Gainesville Florida residents face a peculiar disease where they rot at the mouth and their eyes turn, with fatal outcomes in about five days.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a product called Serene cYReP linked to a woman named Mra Winktean and a child related usage. The text references licensing and a price of 25 cents a bottle. The readable portion hints at a promotional brief or advertisement style notice with unclear phrasing.
In a historic schedule note, Burlington Route publicizes weekly transit from Omaha to California with Thursday departures at 1. The ad touts comfortable double berth tickets priced at five dollars and invites travelers to contact depot ticket agents for full details and folders. The message is signed by J Francis, Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omnaha Neb.
The clipping mentions Lula ord Priesie Sleepy of St Joseph County Michigan and her sisters aged sixteen and fourteen, with weights given. It also notes Siberian gold fields surveyed on the east coast near Okhotsk, a Highland carpentry school for boys, and Mes. Pie pont Morgan funding. Other items reference a queen of Romania and a long carried twenty one pound porcupine captured in Sellwood Delaware.
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.