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 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1876
Page
1
A lecture by C. C. Bonney expounds 10 maxims on truth over falsehood, calumny as a test of character, and handling slander. It urges measured judgment, presumption of innocence, and cautious speech, noting that integrity under pressure strengthens character and justice.
I remember the man well, Rayburn, a tall, commanding figure who boarded at our Gibson House. He became our schoolmaster, spoke little, and finally, driven mad by accusations, attempted to kill me at the riverbank before plunging into the swollen current.
The Philadelphia Times critiques Jefferson Davis as obstinate and treacherous, claiming his lost political chances would have aligned with Blaine and Morton if he supported Reconstruction and Republican figures. The piece contrasts Davis with confederate leaders and notes wide revival attendance and costs, prompting a Republican demand for Blaine to answer.
A temperance warning recounts a man tempted back into dissipation by former associates using harmless drinks as bait. The piece condemns liquor marketing tactics that lure vulnerable individuals with social comforts, then drug and ruin them, noting many similar cases where coffers trump compassion.
Cincinnati January 19 The Kentucky Legislature completed the eleventh joint ballot for United States Senator naming Beck with 106 votes, Wadsworth 15, William Preston 4, Proctor Knott 1. Williams withdrawn. Beck praised as a principled, capable leader with a strong record in Congress and stance against corruption. A separate item notes the government’s alleged letters in a Babcock Joyce case. A Columbus, Ohio area woman becomes four children richer in 1875.
A late 19th century miscellany discusses wall finishes favoring whitewash for cleanliness, contrasts with color washes, and notes the practicality of washing walls. It includes anecdotes on Augustus Slemenway’s return to business after retirement, Benjamin Franklin’s mock property qualification, and a Colorado hens village founded by two brothers with quirky names.
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.