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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
7
In a dim Friday Caledonian rag market near London, Warren and Helen roam stalls laid on ground with odds and ends. They haggle for glass eyes and a sampler dated 1768 while wary of prices, get separated, and return to the train with a sampler won by Helen and a shell box bought by Warren for amusement.
A woman in distress watches her husband face the electric chair for a murder. Richard Doyle, her friend, cuts the prison’s power to delay the sentence after a dying man confesses, prompting a judge to obtain a governor’s stay and reveal the real killer. The murderer dies, and Lloyd is saved at the last moment.
The piece cites Francis Bacon to argue that sea power determines world power. It notes his claim that command of the sea grants liberty in war, contrasting sea and land strength, and recalls battles like Actium and Lepanto as historic sea-based turning points.
Victor Murdock cites William Allen White on English liquor use. White notes women frequent tap rooms and questions a stenographer about where a lady would faint. The Kansas City Star quotes the exchange as an example of social norms and drink culture.
A playful exchange ponders the phrase pin money for a wife's personal allowance. One suggests it stems from a husband who typically controls her purse strings, prompting the humorous remark about his grip on her finances.
Fragments describe an officer dismounting during a parade and mention horseless carriage concepts. Details are unclear, names and places not readable. summary focuses on observed actions rather than full event.
Instructions describe making a beaded hand bag using plain knitting with beads. It covers materials silk beads needles and counting stitches to form a square bag half its width in beads and plain rows at ends. Finishing includes fringe beading at top and lining secured to seams.
Parasols this season showcase new striking styles, especially from Europe. Brilliant colorings are highlighted, and they are expected to match or at least harmonize with the bright street gowns.
A suggestion compares knitting with two needles to creating a seam free garment, noting it would be easy and prevent the characteristic seam down the side. The remark reflects a practical approach to simplifying garment construction.
A description of fashion outfits features periwinkle casement cloth with cretonne, black detailing, and Mack buttons. Gored skirts provide hip silhouette with full lower skirts. Includes a black ninon and taffeta frock with embroidered bodice and colored floral accents, and a satin gown with lace and velvet bands. A steel blue and white dotted silk ensemble adds a simple, girlish Eton jacket with blue taffeta. Small bead medallions decorate jacket and sash ends.
Elegant ribbons described as metallic embroidered chiffons edged in satin with gold or silver trim. Each ribbon spans at least ten inches in width, signaling their unusually luxurious nature and high price.
The article outlines prevention and treatment for freckles tan and skin inflammation using red brown veils cold cream and powder daily massages lactic acid glycerine and horse radish sour milk mixtures. It warns that sun light and reflected glare worsen skin and advises protective routines for fair skinned readers from the period's hygiene guidance.
A plain Panama hat designed for a child features a black velvet ribbon tied simply around the crown, offering a clean, classic look suitable for young wearers. The headpiece focuses on simple elegance and durable construction for daily use.
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.