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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
3
A Boston merchant recounts an old Massachusetts grocer who explains barrels marked A and Z contain the same apples. The signified meaning is that some customers want top openings while others prefer bottom access.
A brief exchange shows a mother pressing about a kiss from a young man to Ethel. The daughter cites a prior instruction to never interrupt anyone, implying a family rule or social stance guiding behavior and accountability. The dialogue hints at generational to cultural expectations without explicit actions.
In a classroom scene, Mrs. Alden asks how many children she would have if seven more joined. After several hands rise, the prompt moves to Anna who answers with a simple “Enough,” provoking laughs and a moment of playful confusion.
The Newark News notes a reflection on spiritual satisfaction from arriving at church on time and observing latecomers. It contrasts reputation and character, then cites the University of Nebraska having 52 women instructors.
William A Radford offers free editor guidance on designing compact homes. The article explains building an 18 foot by 88 foot house to fit narrow lots, using a back-end hall layout with a pantry linking kitchen and dining room, and emphasizes light, dormer bathrooms, roof lines, and color schemes to improve appearance and value. It contrasts cottage and boxy forms with thoughtful design, modern baths, and attractive exteriors, noting narrow lots can still yield comfortable, livable houses for two families on a 50 foot lot.
Health guidance urges men and women with sedentary habits to exercise daily, including open-air activity and deep breathing. Recommendations call for morning routines, noon repeats, and post-work sessions to improve blood flow and overall well being.
The Cuban Times quotes a satirical line advising that in business one should first and last pluck a victim, with a playful exchange about finding someone to pluck.
A Chicago reader from 400 South Hermitage Avenue describes a persistent internal rash that worsened at night. After trial of various treatments failed for a year, use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided immediate relief and led to full recovery within three months.
Dialogue fragment shows a couple affirming enduring affection with tender lines about love and devotion in a concise exchange. The brief snippet emphasizes mutual reassurance and a warm emotional bond.
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.