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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sumner Press
Location
Sumner, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
8
A gilded copper archangel Michael weathercock sits atop Brussels Hotel de Ville tower. At 370 feet high the figure, crafted by Martin Van Rode in 1451, is the largest and heaviest weathercock in the world despite appearing smaller from the ground due to the tall spire.
The piece notes turquoise at 35 dollars, cautions that moisture spoils the stone, and mentions Ambrose McKay of Rockbridge Missouri recovering from diabetes and rheumatism after taking Dodd's Kidney Pills. It includes commentary on his profession and marriage to a millionaire's daughter.
An extended leisure itinerary in Yellowstone Park features private coaches, Pullman sleeping and dining cars, and an escort from the American Tourist Association led by Beau Campbell. Departures from Chicago with Colorado and Alaska tours offered. tickets cover all expenses and include train connections via the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line.
Kansas officials charge that key survey maps are missing from Wakeeney files, challenging entry rights claimed by land applicants. Acting Secretary Ryan orders the General Land Office to require show cause why the Cox filings should not be rejected and land returned to Kansas under congressional grant for an agricultural college.
Ainslee's Magazine recounts returning American volunteers stopping in Yokohama and Tokyo. One soldier, after a traffic incident, paid a fine to a blind man and later had his fine returned by Japanese police, touched by the gesture. The tale contrasts wartime duty with simple mercy and generosity.
A fragmentary note describes a novel leg bandage or legging fashioned from a thin, weighty fabric. It features a narrow leather strap and buckle at the top to secure just below the knee. Claimed to fit snugly and conform to every movement of the muscles.
An ad or note promotes a grain drink as a healthier, cheaper replacement for coffee for children, claiming benefits to health and taste. Mentions stock phrases about purity of grains and comparable flavor to coffee, with pricing around 150. Also notes other dated clippings about whales ashore near Thurso and a Bank of England printing room curiosity.
Sultan a Newfoundland dog famed for capturing a thief rescuing a child and saving a man from self harm died in France. He had previously helped prevent a castle robbery and was likely poisoned by robbers. The Society for the Protection of Animals awarded him a collar. Also notes on reindeer meat being marketed in Europe and Hall's Catarrh Care.
The readable fragments indicate a local notice about a pending matter but key names dates and actions remain unclear. Officials or organizations are not identified and the exact outcome is not stated. More legible text is required for a proper card.
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.