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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
9
In Vancouver Province the piece notes that the skins of kid and shawls are popular winter garments worn by fashion figures, while goats provide milk for cheese. It highlights the production of fine cheese and the prominence of these flocks in the season, reflecting style and rural craft.
Quote heavy prose on how great men rise from humble starts and are shaped by their era. Stark Young’s New Republic remark cited warns against clinging to cherished heirlooms while others smash conventions. It juxtaposes martyrdom with attachment to objects and the influence of contemporaries.
A witty note recounts a British general’s remark about kissing the muses, misrendered by a printer as kissing the nurses. In a correction, the gallant officer states he had no such luck, correcting the misquote from his Edinburgh address years prior.
In San Francisco six Chinese partners once controlled a business with Walter Newton of Seattle as a notable member. One partner, after failed attempts to collect owed money, learned the funds were secured in a safe with six different locks. Each partner held a key and unanimous agreement was required to access the money.
A proposed automatic window closer uses blotting paper to hold a lever in place. Rain dampens the paper causing the lever to release and the window to close, offering a handy aid for housekeepers.
A humorous anecdote features a boy told by his aunt that she will host a party. He looks dubious and asks if he must sit his chair and play with cards the entire time. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding within family and social expectations.
Candor is praised as a path to life, with quotes on honesty and deception. A small man discusses the quicksilver nature of money. A scientific aside explains that many glasses including manganese glass colorize under sunlight and revert with heat.
An excerpt reflects on the strong craving for fame and the risks. The text includes quotes from Addison and a Boston Evening Transcript advertisement note about a married man, thirty years old, seeking a change, illustrating bold personal ads in historical papers.
A mother bids her son farewell urging punctuality for camp meals to avoid delaying breakfast. The brief note reflects frontier or daily camp life with emphasis on discipline and routine. It captures a simple parental lesson framed as a personal reminiscence in a colonial or early American setting.
The Pawnee reports that a three-ball display in front of certain shops is of In origin. This item appears in the Boston Transcript as a noted stencil or decorative element tied to local storefronts.
A fragmentary quote from a medical figure urges caution in kissing. The text warns about the hazards of intimate contact and references a named physician, though the surrounding context is unclear.
The quote frames work as a valuable effort pursued by capable individuals. It emphasizes perseverance and the virtue of doing one’s necessary duties in the world, reflecting a philosophical stance that meaningful labor defines character.
The note reflects Wordsworth on perspective, suggesting that daily worries may be exaggerated. It presents a reflective, literary aside about how perception narrows fear and invites a calmer view of troubles.
A The Hague dispatch via London describes the ex Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II in exile adopting a changing persona. He alternates between small acts of humility and grand demonstrations, sometimes insisting on helping to wait, other times donning a general’s uniform and demanding grand introductions. By dessert he allegedly embraces socialism and flits through conversations about any topic with constant chatter.
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.