What do you do if you find an old newspaper?

Go to your local public library if you can’t go to a university library. Large public libraries may also keep copies of old newspaper articles, especially in their genealogy departments. Most of these newspapers will probably be available in microform or microfiche.

How do I get free newspaper?

Websites that are free to use include the Library of Congress Archives and Free Newspaper Archives. Local libraries also offer online resources to view archived newspapers. Contact your local library or visit the library website to search for resources.

Can you search the National Archives for free?

We are making digital records available on our website free of charge for the time being, while our reading room services are limited. Registered users will be able to order and download up to ten items at a time, to a maximum of 100 items over 30 days.

How can I bypass newspaper paywalls?

How to bypass news sites paywalls

Open article in a private/incognito browser.
Use Bypass Paywalls browser extension.
Clear browser cookies.
Use Outline to extract article text.
Using Tor Browser.
Disable Javascript.
Convert the Page to PDF.
Stop the page from fully loading.

How can we protect old newspapers?

Newspapers should be stored flat, protected within a rigid box or folder. Special newspaper size boxes and enclosures are available from conservation suppliers. Added protection may be provided by interleaving the newsprint with thin sheets of alkaline buffered tissue, also available from conservation suppliers.

Why do newspapers turn yellow?

With paper, it all comes back to the fact that it’s made from wood, which contains the substance lignin. When the molecules responsible for color (chromophores) in lignin are exposed to air and sunlight, they become less stable, causing them to absorb more light, gradually darkening the paper from white to yellow.

How do I get free newspapers delivered?

How to Get Free Newspapers in Bulk. Local newspaper office. Ask at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Check on Craigslist. Ask at your local library. Local colleges and schools. Ask at airports. Contact local hotels. Search on OfferUp. Ask at coffee shops. Ask at gas stations.
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