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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
3
A geology piece argues that all major high mountains are young, formed after seas retreated in the tertiary period. It cites Alps, Caucasus, Himalayas, Andes, Rockies, and Appalachians, noting shells in elevated rocks and massive folding of strata as evidence of late formation.
The article argues mountains are young, sculpted by wind water and frost. Alps may lose 10 000 to 12 000 feet in 1,000,000 years while central Asia and western Americas endure longer. It contrasts eroded old mountains with volcanic cones like Etna Shasta Rainier Popocatepetl and Teneriffe Mauna Loa and Fujiyama rising from deep ocean bases.
A French writer reports Christianity with about 477 million adherents, followed by Confucianism and ancestor worship at 256 million, Hinduism 190 million, Islam 177 million, and Buddhism 147 million. Christians include 231 million Catholics, 143 million Protestants, and 98 million Orthodox.
In a rustic exchange a judicious friend asks what prompts a city man to farm. The reply laments his aim to know nature’s heart, but the punchline reveals the joke name of his predicament: heart failure.
A historical account details superstitions about weddings in June plus a pink rose themed party. Read about unlucky days, color choices, and omens including rain, tears, and a funeral procession, then a vivid children’s celebration with costumes, bubbles, and a long festooned supper.
Light yellow linen frock with two wide waist tucks full gathered skirt and narrow belt left front opening low turndown collar English embroidery on cuffs and collar sizes four six eight ten twelve years requires 3% to 2% yards depending on width pattern price ten cents via Pattern Department with size and address.
Paris Pattern No 2881 presents a turquoise blue linen waist with a plain tailored model and a low turndown white linen collar trimmed with hand embroidered insertion and edging. It lists fabric yardages for sizes 13 to 17 years across widths of 20, 24, 27, 36, and 42 inches, plus insertion, edging, and four medallions.
June rings with roses and perfect days as departures to shore and country begin. A year by year lawn birthday for a favored little girl unfolds as a costume or character party signaling farewell celebrations.
A Boston Globe note describes a young woman at a recent theater performance with bright red hair and blue eyes. She wore an all black gown and long black jet earrings that made her appearance striking, with red gold highlights visible in her hair.
Instructions for casting on 54 stitches and knitting a tailored jacket with multiple stitch patterns. Includes rows for holes to form ribbon, widening and narrowing sequences, shoulder construction, border work, and crochet edging. Provides size adjustments for 32 to 34 bust and 38 bust, with stitch counts and row counts.
The lone cornerstone on the Wall and William streets building commemorates a New York bank founded long ago. The inscription notes the stone was laid by the bank’s president in 1797 and the bank remains in existence under the same name.
A Philadelphia Record item notes how certain men are ruled by example and social habit, implying the allure of conformity even in simple acts like observing a full moon. The piece reflects on human behavior and imitation in contemporary society.
The California Fig Syrup Co explains that full confidence from physicians and the public comes from a disclosed statement on ingredients and a unique manufacturing method. It asserts California figs provide taste while active medicinal principles come from carefully chosen plants and urges buying only the genuine product from the company through leading druggists.
A brush with disaster occurred at the theater when a villain sparked a cigarette and tossed the lit match into the snow, narrowly preventing a blaze. Authorities investigated the incident as a potential arson attempt.
One million women across cities towns villages and remote areas are enlisted in a tuberculosis campaign. Under the General Federation of Women's Clubs the effort spans all states and includes Alaska Hawaii Porto Rico and the canal zone with activities in legislatures congress churches and clubs to spread prevention and treatment.
A Baird Texas resident recalls chatting with a neighbor who urged quitting coffee and trying Postum. After switching, his health improved quickly with regular bowels, reduced pains, and strength returning. His son also benefited, and they continued using Postum in place of coffee. Read The Road to Wellville for more letters.
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.