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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Pioche Weekly Record
Location
Pioche, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1882
Page
2
The text discusses lunar orbit changes due to tides, proposing a distant epoch when the Moon nearly touched Earth and revolved in about three hours. It cites Kopsler's law and notes the Earth Moon system could have been mutually locked in that era, with the Moon always facing Earth.
The article surveys varied topics from a fatal dose of carbolic acid to ancient weaving. It notes prehistoric discoveries, scientific tests on combustion and phosphorus, and large icebergs with measurements from exploration reports. It also references ancient beliefs about stars and biblical mentions of weaving.
Passengers landed at Castle Garden from the Wonsts in Antwerp reveal a man with two hornlike appendages growing from his forehead. European physicians deemed amputation dangerous as the horns are a bony part of the skull. The man traveled to America with his wife and son, drawing crowds and laughter as he walked and charged at the onlookers.
A wide range of late 19th century notices recount mining, taxation and court actions across counties. Reports cite a four value strike at Cherry Creek’s Star mine, a Carson building project funding, stock market steadiness near Austin and Eureka, and a divorce reversal case. Officials discuss upcoming state elections and appointments.
The Rev George Brown reports New Britain has improved with tribes at peace and new trade, and a curious native currency with interest bearing terms. The Utah census shows Mormon dominance and immigrant origins, with counts by age and denomination. China fish poisoning via fish berries near Reed's Creek cited, with fish sold to Caucasians. A Sunday school teacher quotes a cheeky student on vanity.
Reports from March across multiple U S locales describe vigorous opposition to proposed Chinese bills, a mass petition of 120000 names, and the Sergeant Mason fund totaling 8820. In California and Nevada labor strife disrupts mills and rail traffic as storms close routes, halting trains and prompting blue canyon blockades amid fears of floods and continued snowfall.
Mrs. Brown of Allen County Kentucky gave birth to twins with a 4 minute age gap. One twin born in 1851 the other in 1882. One born December the other January. One on Saturday the other on Sunday.
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.