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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1862
Page
1
A poem reflects on rain clearing skies and the dawn of mercy. It envisions the wheel of mercy at hospital beds and among the needy, praising healers and the power of goodness. The speaker expresses hope that clouds of strife will lift, bringing peace and love to humanity.
A 19th century health note extols straw beds as cleaner and healthier than wool or wool sprung mattresses. The author argues daily eating and nocturnal excretion foul bedding, urging frequent straw renewal, washing sheets, and airing to prevent "poisonous" accumulations for better rest and health.
A curious survey of delusions from spirit mediums to waking fancies recalls men who believe their bones melt or that their noses loom large. Tales include a man sleeping with a tin pan for a head, an umbrella patient, a clock patient, and a hen incubating eggs. The piece notes such asylums may house many deluded souls, and reflects on rational belief in immortality versus credulous superstition. It also mentions horse dunking experiments and eight Monitor-inspired naval vessels under construction.
A moral tale follows Nellie Pearley from her harsh upbringing and temper to youthful marriage with Mr Edmonds. Her pride, her mother's harsh rebukes, and a drunken husband lead to poverty and Nellie’s death from cold, with a sobering warning to mothers to temper discipline with gentleness.
A Milan Ohio resident who fought at Carnifex Ferry recounts brutal amputation by rebel surgeons and John E Floyd. The case, verified by local sources, prompted intervention promises. Also reported is a Monongahela City Van Amburgh show storm disaster where tigers and lions created chaos injuring several attendees and lines of defense amid torn canvas and panic.
A practical joker visits a pond near a city with Professor Winzate, who wants to fish. R claims permission to fish and offers tackle, but W. spends hours casting without a bite. R sits under a tree reading, revealing the pond has trout only if someone can prove it by catching one.
Senator Doolittle defends his constitutional stance on confiscation and taxation powers, denying aims to shield traitors’ estates. He explains a tax-based approach to fund treason costs, outlines redemption rules, land use for non-rebel families, and urges unity and measured debate. He emphasizes personal motives have been misrepresented by press coverage.
An authoritative Civil War era broadcast urges the republic to annihilate the rebellion and endure sacrifices. It stresses courage over defeat, the need for victory as essential, and the government’s duty to be saved. The piece reflects on resilience, unity, and a chastened hope through ongoing conflict. A Milwaukee trip report notes a brakeman’s fatal accident on the Milwuakee Road.
A quoted excerpt describes the city sparrow as a scavenger and a creature of habit, noting its appetite for dirt, noise, and mischief. The speaker mocks the bird’s sly behavior, likening it to a thief that eyes butcher boys, schoolboys, and birds’ enemies, and claims the bird steals from many.
A reflective piece weighs editor labor against trivial writing. It praises careful selection, tone, and consistency, noting editors shoulder supervision and defend journalistic standards. Also reports humorous and curious items on swimming Hawaiians, a magic trick with dissection-like storytelling, a witty quip about a mad party, horse mortality in the army, and battlefield field surgeries without chloroform.
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.