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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
7
The report cites higher labor costs and wool prices, plus manufacturer collusion, as drivers of clothing costs while shoes remain cheaper than peak levels yet up 15 percent over 18 years due to higher hides. Meat prices climbed 25 percent this year, driven by scarce cattle and packers' monopoly, with ten years of rising prices linked to prosperity and wages.
The article notes that living costs have increased nationwide, with meat up about 60 percent in three years and farm products rising 10.9 percent overall. It cites Chicago specifics including lumber, furniture, drugs, and clothing, blaming material scarcity and labor costs while noting some items like coffee and vegetables show mixed trends.
In Pemburg Pennsylvania the Sumneytown Lutheran charge voted to reject installing a parsonage bathroom. Rev. Charles L. Capp is abroad in Germany, and members opposed the project citing long tradition. Vote counts showed 24 for and 74 against in Sumneytown, with Keeler's church similarly opposed.
In Waterloo Iowa Jack Stace received a shocking package from uncle J P Martin, a Panama surveyor. An emailed note arrived late and when opened the three foot long petrified mummy showed two heads four arms and four legs. Martin unearthed the odd relic in the Panama district.
Miss Della Stroebe had completely lost her health but found relief from illness at once with Peruna. The brief notice notes her quick improvement after using the remedy.
Testimonial from 188 Della Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin describes severe fatigue insomnia and loss of appetite. After six bottles she claims full recovery and praises Peruna as a cure for women in a run down state. Another note from Mrs Judge J P Boyer Evanston Illinois credits Peruna with restoring appetite sleep and vigor.
A humorous scene at a political convention train halt has delegates baldly peering from windows. An old sandwich vendor asks the conductor which train is arriving, hearing Sam call it the cannonball express. The vendor quips it looks more like the billiard ball express.
Mrs Lily Hedge of Camberwell Green England reports her son Owen suffered severe eczema from infancy to age fifteen. After hospital exits and regimens failed a set of Cuticura Remedies brought a marvellous transformation and he is now perfectly cured. Dated January 12 1907.
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.