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
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1940
Page
7
A collection of brief, humorous exchanges features questions about George Washington pitching a dollar across rivers, a ghostly visitor at a house, a Burglar joke, a family plate inquiry, a romantic quip, and a motor curio owner predicting future value. The snippets resemble a late 19th or early 20th century humor column.
A partial ad lists rose plants available for through mail order from a Tyler Texas address. The readable line mentions a price of one dollar for ten Eversloomes, with a box contact for order.
A fragmented notice mentions Clark Gardner Nurseries Osage and delivery offers. It references paying a carrier one dollar and mentions Jon G Box 3 Osage. The text is incomplete but indicates a nursery business notice and delivery terms.
Teeth play a large historical role from medieval England deeds sealed with wax to King James IV of Scotland practicing dentistry as a hobby. Cultures vary in dental views from Arabs who praise clean mouths to Chinese who prize a perfect set, while the Oraherero in Africa advocate tooth extraction.
An old ad urges prevention of constipation by regular use of Kellogg's All-Bran cereal to add bulk to the diet. It recommends eating the cereal, drinking water, and consulting a doctor if the condition is chronic. Kellogg's markets All-Bran made in Battle Creek.
A fragment quotes John Wolcot warning that preserving a cheerful grin can harm the dead by drawing out a smile, reflecting satirical wit on face and fate.
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.