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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
8
An advertisement touts Adler i ka as a glycerine mixture that supposedly prevents appendicitis and eases sour stomach and gas. It claims instant, pleasant action and relief from years of stomach trouble, citing FP Cobb, a druggist, and promoting poultry selling by Hanford Produce Co with 16-pound bags and delivery services.
The community mourns Privates Charles LA Johnson and William Singleton who died in action in France. Johnson, from Union County, trained at Camp Lewis and Camp Kearny before serving with the 1st Tasth Infantry, 36th Division. Singleton, of Plymouth County, joined April 26, 1918, with Co C 338th Machine Gun Battalion and was killed September 2, 1918. Their bravery is honored as public sentiment urges continued support for War Savings Stamps. The note also reports sugar and public eating place measures easing, and cautions against cashing in War Savings Stamps.
The American Red Cross operates six convalescent homes for U S soldiers far from home. These houses avoid hospital life with books, games, music, and social evenings under a motherly American housekeeper who comforts and helps troops pack away woes as they recover before returning to duty.
Reports to the American Red Cross from Paris workers describe wounded American soldiers arriving after the Franco-American drive north of Verdun seeking out American women in charge of canteens. The soldiers spoke of pain but expressed eagerness to talk and thank the cheering helpers.
The American Red Cross has established an experimental dairy at a base hospital in France with 1,000 cows loaned by the French government. It aims to produce enough milk to supply about 20,000 injured fighters daily, as army doctors deem fresh milk vital for rapid convalescence.
In Leghorn Italy a small shoe factory employs refugee families under American Red Cross protection. Though small it provides work gal as, and ensures food and clothing for more than two dozen inmates from Spreziano every month.
Santa Claus will arrive at the store on Saturday afternoon December 21 to greet boys and girls and collect Christmas requests. Shoppers are reminded to bring their lists and share wishes with him during the visit.
A sale of personal items includes purses shaving sets bill hooks smoking sets books brush sets jewelry pipes book racks and related household articles. The listing highlights a variety of everyday items likely for auction or sale by a local seller or shop.
A list of items including hand-painted china dishes, perfume, aluminum ware, bags and towels plus pin cushions and dresser sets. Also noted are jewel boxes ivory sets handkerchiefs photo frames tourist tablets jewelry ribbons book racks crumb trays leather goods and various vanity and desk items.
A classified item lists a wide assortment of toys and related items including Me phants, sleds, wagons, trains, dolls, tool chests, pianos, desks, and many others. Orders will be attended to by calling phone number 6.
A playful ноte highlights various dolls offered for children, emphasizing life-like features, sturdy construction, and attractive designs. The catalog teases a broad selection, inviting parents to explore options suitable for every little girl, with a cheerful nod to holiday gifting.
A selection of Caumes Toys Trains and Soldier Outfits offered for children and older folks. The items promise amusement and learning, aiming to satisfy shoppers seeking educational playthings.
A storefront advertises a phonograph with assurance that buyers will receive lies the market affords. It claims to play allomalies of disc records without extras and invites customers to hear the machine at the store. Marks it as an ideal Minas gift for the whole family.
A local shop advertises a seasonal sale offering Xmas tree trimmings candies boxes post cards and related gifts. The notice states all goods are available now and the store will be open daily through Christmas with extended hours.
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.