The Circus Dream of Dexter in a Morning Dream
A boy named Dexter loves the circus deeply and dreams of a magical parade. He wakes to find the real circus train arriving, with thoughts that the real show will be bigger and better for everyone.
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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
4
A boy named Dexter loves the circus deeply and dreams of a magical parade. He wakes to find the real circus train arriving, with thoughts that the real show will be bigger and better for everyone.
Fashion notes from 1925 highlight knitted topcoats for children as part of the spring lineup. Distinct tailored silhouettes, plaid accents, and plant-dyed colorways are praised, with emphasis on durable, neat designs and practical pockets. Illustration features Simple Simon and birds as decorative motifs.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous dishes and steps, including baked chicken with viacken broth, lettuce salads, Spanish steak, fried oysters, and many desserts. It mixes measurements and instructions in a stream of misspelled terms, offering a chaotic glimpse of a mid century kitchen inventory. Names like Queen Victoria and Delaware Bay appear amid the recipes.
A study on Jesus forgiveness and the crucifixion narrative. The lesson explores Pontius Pilate in the crowd, the indifference of onlookers, and the penitent thief’s salvation as central events. It highlights the theme of atonement and the sovereignty of Christ's death.
Jennie tended flowers each morning earning a quarter every Saturday until her aunt questioned the missed days. Jennie protested that all hired boys get a day off and briefly argued about obedience before the aunt withheld the weekly allowance.
Bertha, four, first time listens in on her stomach with humor. Her father returns home to hear her say the doctor has been listening in to her tummy, reflecting a domestic scene with a playful line.
Cretonne bathing suits intended for wear in the South feature knee length matching coats. The outfits are described as suitable for summer wardrobes and offer guidance for girls planning ahead.
Fabric notes describe suede jackets with vibrant colors and soft finishes. The item highlights close-fitting style, wool blend, and appealing surface texture.
A travel case lined with rubber holds a sufficient supply of beauty preparations to keep the wearer in impeccable grooming while on the move.
Fragmentary text describes green as fashionable in attire, mentioning frock and chiffon and various shades. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear action or events to anchor a full summary.
The text states converting gold weight to monetary value: a ton at 2000 pounds per ton and 10 ounces per pound yields about $640,000, with assay weight at $20 per ounce. It notes a 160 pound person would be worth about $51,200 if weighed in gold.
A terse note shows fragmentary text about progression and timing with references to one time and an unclear Baperiots fill. The passage ends with a stray OO date and a word Stetew, leaving readers unsure of the intended event or outcome.
A sharp critique of counterfeit church elements described as a hammock swung by Mammonite freight and social idolatry. The piece laments nominal Christians craving eloquence and music, kept uneasy without fanfare and perfume in gloomy times.
A testimonial from Mrs. Kowanes of Jersey City praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for alleviating irregularities headaches and back pain after pregnancies. She claims regular use restored strength and allowed her to care for children and husband and urges other women to try the medicine.
A brief note highlights the value of children’s play for appetite stamina and overall health, suggesting active games better support growth than overly strict limits. It underscores joy and physical activity as keys to well being.
Fragmentary lines hint at a poem titled The Origin of Microbart ooma ae followe. The readable text shows references to Adam and Petbtndear in a magazine-like context.
Fragmented ad copy touts Caticura soaps and Catbcurn ointment for baby itching and burns with talcum powder. A dubious later paragraph predicts a distant future, mentioning Wright's Indian Vegetable Witte and vague moral uplift notions without clear story.
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.