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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
2
Ed Otwell, editor and publisher of Greenville Journal, presents a moral treatise urging brothers to defend their sisters and show gallantry. The piece argues true manliness begins at home with respectful, protective treatment of women, framing sisterly care as a measure of honor and social virtue.
The piece argues that women must abandon apathy and join skilled trades to advance industrial progress. Edith Apport praises a shift toward independence, organization, and a voice in labor laws, while noting broad societal expectations and the growing push for women in leadership roles.
Oklahoma Governor Charles N. Haskell resigns treasury ship of the Democratic national committee and hints at pursuing Roosevelt era critics. Gen. DuPont resigns as head of the Republican bureau of campaign sneakers, with his resignation accepted. Taft speaks broadly, La Follette backs him, Bryan fuels Ohio crowds, and the Independence Party in New York nominates Clarence J. Shearn for governor. Gompers testifies in the Comune case about a bribery attempt, while Judge Tutt kicks off a campaign tour. Roosevelt issues a forceful statement over the Foraker incident, and Swisher withdraws as West Virginia Republican governor candidate.
News wires report William J Bryan telegrams President Roosevelt defending Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma against charges of connection with the Standard Oil Company. The item notes other world events and incidents from politics to disasters, including a record Wright flight at Le Mans and various crimes and accidents.
A jumbled dispatch reports political upheavals from new elections to assembly convenings, and battles in Tab ris. It notes suicides, murders, arson, and indictments across Philadelphia Chicago New York and Washington, plus a range of disasters and legal actions including Thaw contempt, Vanderbilt divorce, and forest fires in Wisconsin and Michigan. It also mentions a Roosevelts era souvenir painting and Rockefeller reminiscences amid cholera in St Petersburg and a Paraguay plot arrest. The piece strings many unconnected items into a single world news digest.
Frank De Hans Robinson owner of the St. Louis National League baseball team and streetcar promoter died suddenly at his Cleveland home. Leslie Carter longtime president of Chicago South Side Elevated Railroad and financier died after long illness. E G Emmons a well known Duluth broker was found dead in a car on a train near Payr Station following a morning ride.
Mourning modes include white crape and silk blends with black or white combinations, crape trims on sailor hats, and elegant haute couture inspired by Paris. Articles discuss materials, care, and the rise of lustrous black or white hats with orchid-adorned or crape-trimmed designs suitable for widows or mothers in mourning.
The article describes a center twirler tray placed on the table to serve breakfast and luncheon for big families. It folds into a stylish mahogany or oak accessory with sections for butter, preserves, bread, relishes, and drinks, reducing waitress labor. Optional sectional dishes fit the tray, and decorative covers or vases enhance appearance.
A fashion note describes a durable traveling dress by Volle suitable for walking and informal occasions. A modiste renewed a torn Volle for a customer, adding braid trimming at the collar and cuffs and a braided back design. A sable braid coat, three-quarter length, and a black straw hat with ice silk flowers complete the look.
A Danish proverb notes that difficulty lies in what lies ahead as things are hard before they become possible, reflecting a cautious, stepwise view of progress. It emphasizes patience and perseverance in ahead challenges.
The piece describes a thin white blouse collar in fine mull with black silk muslin edging, back seam with tiny silk buttons, a front plaited bow, and a butterfly motif. It covers neckwear options, including a messaline bow, and suggests wear with white suits and black accessories. It also urges busy women to take short walks for mental clarity.
Guidance on preserving lemon zest by adding to rectified spirits and straining to create an essence. It suggests cutting away the yellow rind and notes the method yields an essence comparable to commercial products. The same process can be used for orange essence.
The trend of the times favors magpie effects with semitransparencies of marquettes, grenadines, and volles in black and white. Borders enable draperies and classic looks, suitable for a split skirt and opaque underskirts. Expect the clash of smooth-faced cloth and sicilienne as a fashionable fabric for the year.
A garbled quip from Chicago Herald mocks a man with turned trousers and striped bat band, teasing his style as foolishness or show. The playful jab reflects early 20th century urban mockery of eccentric fashion in performance circles.
Fifty years ago Jenny Lind visited a U S navy ship returning from abroad. Midshipmen invited her aboard for luncheon in the steerage and captain’s cabin. She saluted the flag with The Star Spangled Banner as officers and sailors cheered the inspiring moment.
Parisians flock to the Mont de Piété as August crowds bankers coffers with jewelry silver plate and valuables. They prefer the state pawn broker for a small loan to keep goods safe while they travel to the seaside or mountains rather than rent safety vaults.
A giant Maine lobster weighing 11 1 2 pounds was caught near Biddeford Pool. Harry B. Ayer, York County probate register, hauled the traps and plans to have the specimen mounted. Estimates on its age ranged from 40 to 60 years by local fishermen and onlookers.
An Ohio State Journal note describes orderly convicts in Austria taking agricultural labor roles due to farm hand shortages. The piece highlights prisoners’ satisfaction, suggests employment as an incentive for good behavior, and quotes a line praising the honest man as noblest work of God.
A jumble of 19th century notices offers guidance on proving white lead purity from National Lead Co, plus free book offers and toy anecdotes. It also includes cure claims, dubious remedies, and humorous asides about cooks, cows, and fortunes, reflecting ad clutter and pop psychology of the era.
A Washington letter from Hon. George W. Honey National Chaplain U V A along with photographer Fred L. Hebard testifies to Peruna’s effectiveness for catarrhal troubles. They cite family use and relief when other remedies failed asserting Peruna’s strong curative powers and tablet form availability.
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.