In April 1892, the “Lanarkshire Evening Guide” was launched in Hamilton and distributed to Blantyre, marking a new addition to the local press. However, it was among several short-lived evening papers in late 19th century Scotland, unable to compete with established titles and likely ceased publication shortly after its debut.
Moria Lees donated a collection of pre-WW1 postcards that highlight the significance of communication before modern technology. These colorful cards, exchanged mainly among the Miller family, depict everyday life and relationships. Their friendly messages, primarily travel greetings, ceased abruptly in the summer of 1914, reflecting the coming turmoil of war.
In 1892, a gentleman from Coats Building sought advice in the Hamilton Herald on selling his collection of old newspapers from 1831 and 1832, including a bound volume of the Scotsman and a Dublin Weekly issue featuring O’Connell’s speech. The author expressed hope that these historical papers still exist today.
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Margaret Stewart received a palm-sized bible, “The Soldiers Testament and the Book of Psalms,” from her uncle. It bears an inscription indicating it belonged to 12-year-old Colin McIlwraith, along with an address on Elm Street. She seeks information on its history and is willing to return it to Colin if desired.
The old newspaper from 30th June 1919, shared by my father-in-law, reflects on the Great War’s remembrance coinciding with today’s Remembrance Day. It features tributes to soldiers, valuable wartime facts, and expresses hope for societal change post-war, marking the peace agreement at Versailles and the shifting of national borders.
The post discusses a discovery by Brian Crosby, who found historical letters linked to his family’s ancestry, including one by David Livingstone from 1857. It highlights Livingstone’s Manchester lecture, where he condemned the slave trade and emphasized compassion towards Africa, inspired by a Bible verse reflecting inclusiveness and moral purpose in his mission.