The Advanced search enables you to limit your search to specific dates (1851-1877 Formative) and (1900-1971 Modern) and to the type of article in the newspaper. This will eliminate articles such as obituaries or advertisements.
1. Enter your search terms
2. Specify your date range
3. Select the type of article you want to view. Select as many types of article as you want. Do not select articles that you know will be shorter than 300 words such as obituaries and advertisements.
4. Select "Search" at the bottom of the form