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
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1894
Page
8
A family near Bellevue Kentucky is said to have the first known leprosy case in the state. Fourteen year old Harry Alburro shows widespread sores and hair loss, with four years of illness cited.
Capt Brimley reports a giant whale off Morehead. The tongue was mostly processed by Friday, yielding six barrels of oil. An estimated 1000 to 1200 pounds of whalebone could fetch 2 to 7 dollars per pound, possibly boosting the whale’s value beyond early expectations. Head measures 12 by 12 by 14 feet, with 45 inch girth, and the whale may weigh about 100 tons. Workers cut the blubber in trenches using a spade and haul pieces to a central pile for boiling. The operation will take a week or more to finish.
A Newbern Journal correspondent lauds Capt. W. W. Carraway as capable and trusted, citing extensive contact with across the state and integrity. The piece endorses his candidacy and urges support for the nomination without criticizing the current incumbent.
J. W. Peacock qualified as administrator of the Isaac A. Amerson estate and calls on debtors to pay promptly. Creditors must present claims with vouchers by February 21, 1895, or be barred from recovery. Dated February 17, 1894. J. W. Peacock, Adm'r.
A Pottsville resident reports relief from heart pain weakness and sleeplessness after using Dr Miles New Heart Cure. She claims weight gain improved appetite and renewed energy noting prior failed remedies and doctor visits. The ad promotes sales of Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana with a $1 bottle price and a six bottle package prepaid by express.
The advertisement claims the Compound Oxygen Treatment by Dr Starkey and Palen at 1529 Arch St Philadelphia has cured many chronic diseases for 23 years. It offers a 200 page book of testimonials and lists cities San Francisco New York City and Toronto for contact to avoid imitations.
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.