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 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1888
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled city notice referencing Ravenna and unclear names. Readable bits mention local administration terms but lack concrete actions, dates, or entities to confirm a definite public notice or outcome.
A fragmented Civil War era reminiscence describes fashion smuggling behind blockade lines, improvised gowns from torn garments, and clever home crafts. It recalls drumbeat humor at gatherings, makeshift lighting from candles and lard, and social life amid shortages, with anecdotes of sisters, mothers, and resourceful women shaping attire and morale.
The meeting of the Poker Club recessed after a lengthy debate on a committee report led by Jacke Bobs. Reverend Thankful Smith and others pressed for order as remarks and parliamentary motions clashed, with a lively exchange over rules and a demonstration of political theater by Speaker Willixue.
A vintage advertisement from The Bynvite Co markets Synvita Cough Blocks and related tonics as cures for coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and croup. It lists numerous testimonials from mothers and clergymen and urges readers to try the products before pricier remedies. The copy claims effectiveness against influenza cholera infantum and other diseases with money-back warranties and agents listed in Delphos Ohio Wheeling and Martin's Ferry.
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.