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 Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
3
A mix of local ads and notices including corn prices at 15 cents a bushel shelled, evergreen plants at 20 cents, and a shoe shop relocation. Social event at B F Lightner’s, band practice on a play about labor and capital, and drugstore cough remedies promoted by J Sutton and B F Lightner. Also listings for toilet article agents and farm machinery from J P Lowe & Son.
An elderly reader recalls a wedding card note, while reflecting on absence and return. The piece laments how communities endure far apart and how life continues after death, ending with a somber meditation on memory and time.
A poem recounts a prodigal son who returns home after a life of drink. He laments the harm his alcohol fueled, naming victims and regrets, then vows to work the farm and seek forgiveness from his parents. The piece portrays guilt, social impact, and a preacher’s mercy.
Many cases of Grippe have lately been cured by One Minute Cough Cure. This preparation acts quickly and helps prevent serious complications and lingering effects. J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner endorse its use.
An observer recalls a frail preacher in a last services moment as he urges latecomers to finish arranging their belongings during the benediction. The scene unfolds with the audience noting each other's watches ticking softly.
An 19th century promotion by T A Slocum M D offering three free bottles of a new remedy for consumption and lung troubles to afflicted readers who mail address and receive the medicines, touted as part of a new scientific medical course and cures claimed by many.
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.