Lots of popular-interest stories from older newspapers have current scientific significance if you are looking at issues such as changes in land-use over time, city planning issues, population spread, etc.
Is an extensive resource for American Newspapers from 1690-1922. All 50 states are represented, and topics include Business, Religion, Politics, Race, and Ethnicity.
This historical newspaper collection provides easily searchable first-hand accounts and in-depth coverage of the politics, society, and events of the time. The Daily Times (1964-Recent), The Evening Times (1923-1927), The Salisbury Times (1927-1964) are included.