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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1888
Page
12
Readable text fragments describe a dated local item with scattered phrases about people and events. The legible parts mention names and places in a damaged context, suggesting a brief, uncertain notice or snippet rather than a full report.
A narrator recalls chasing a funeral timetable for Sparling and, after delays, walking through the deserted July streets to the magistrate on the night of Sparling's death. A sudden figure appears, and a startling exchange follows as the narrator is reassured by a companion who returns from a brief trip.
A long excerpt describes modern bottle washing methods and equipment. It details steam rinsing, internal brushes, and rubber blades that scrub bottle insides. It notes water use, safety, and the shift from shot to blade-based cleaning as cheaper and more thorough.
A tour narrative from Alaska recalls a July journey by canoe from Douglas City through Lynn Canal to an Indian host. The writer describes wild scenery, mountains, glaciers, and abundant wildlife, then contrasts the romantic panorama with the harsher realities of beans and bacon. He notes the Indian's lodge, dog team, and bear hunting, and reflects on land ownership and imperial land issues.
Special correspondence sketches Attorney General Garland and his life preparing to present his daughter to Washington society. It notes his awkward social presence at White House events and unconventional wardrobe choices from a loose broadcloth coat to a worn hat, with evolving winter and gubernatorial attire described in a period tone.
A vivid, fragmented portrait describes a striking man seated beside a chair. The text highlights his striking plaid trousers, vacant eyes, and weary expression, suggesting a complex, perhaps troubled, inner life through colorful, run-on imagery.
A long narrative profiles William Garland, his Washington home, and his family, detailing social life, political figures, and shifting party loyalties. The piece touches Governor Garland, his daughter Daisy, and nearby politicians while recounting views on the Harrison era and Democratic attrition. It also includes discussions on labor, industry, and local society from a 19th century perspective.
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.