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 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
2
Advertisement promises painless corn and callus removal using Freezone, available at drug stores. A tiny bottle costs a few cents and requires only a few drops to instantly stop pain and lift the corn or callus from the skin.
Opinion notes social calls range from ten minutes to a half hour with tea and wafers while others linger for coffee and cake. Jack Robinson, however, exits quickly, his name barely spoken before he is gone, proving no fixed duration governs his visits.
A vintage warning praises California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children with fruity taste and clear dosing directions on each bottle. It urges mothers to choose the product by the California name to ensure a harm free remedy for stomach liver and bowels.
A rainy day visit to a library ends with Robert choosing a French book and being told it is unreadable in English. He notes the pictures are in English, reflecting a puzzled moment in a lighthearted exchange.
A fragmentary old notice recounts a badly handicapped fox terrier with a shortened tail and a sad remark by Bob about the tail. It shifts to an advertisement for Cuticura skin products claiming rapid, gentle use for facial care and skin conditions.
A mob attacked and dragged Mayor Ka P Sitch from the courthouse as violence erupted in Omana. A colored man, William Brown, was lynched at a trolley pole after a nine hour struggle by a vast mob. Sheriff Clark and deputies held the courthouse line as flames consumed the building. Brown was accused of assaulting Agnes Lobeck with a revolver present, amid a night of deadly gunfire and widespread injuries.
London reports the largest strike in England’s history began September 27, paralyzing railway transport nationwide. Government and railway leaders clash publicly while newspapers frame the dispute as a test of power between the state and organized labor. Lloyd George admits workers were underpaid, seeking at least sixty shillings weekly.
Adelina Patti, famed diva and prima donna, died Saturday morning at Craig-y-Nos castle in South Wales. Born in Madrid in 1843, she reigned for forty years as the queen of singers after a public debut at seven. She married twice, first to Henri, Marquis de Carequerry, then to Signor Ernesto Nicolini after a divorce in 1885, leaving a legacy of a voice praised as spontaneously flowing from vocal youth.
President Woodrow Wilson visited Utah on September 23, addressing Ogden and Salt Lake City crowds. He rode through downtown, received ovations, and spoke to urge quick ratification of the peace treaty. The Salt Lake tabernacle crowd overflowed, with many women fainting. Security involved 1500 officers and militia.
President Wilson visits Colorado on Thursday September 25 with two addresses in Denver and Pueblo. A steady roar of cheers greeted him at every stop from Denver through Pueblo and Colorado Springs. He reiterated the choice facing the nation on league membership as he met farm families and accepted local welcomes during a walk toward the Arkansas River with Mrs Wilson and Dr Cary Grayson.
As the steel strike enters its second week in New York, both sides claim confidence of victory. Ishor workers mobilize to sustain the stoppage while company directors urge a rally to avert a near paralysis of the industry. Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, predicts victory for the steel workers.
Bryn Mawr College president Miss Helen Taft told Bryn Mawr alumni that she supports professors nationwide organizing and striking for increased salaries. The address was part of a Bryn Mawr College fundraising campaign seeking one million dollars to raise faculty remuneration.
Kansie City Senator Capper of Topeka was selected president of the firm congress. The elected officers include Valentine Winkler of Winnipeg, Hjelmar St Lymas of Bull Lake City, Lou D. Sweet of Denver, and J. A. Nares of Los Angeles.
Barons von Hoeckiva formerly Gertrude Beechned of Philadelphia is reported to be the best American girl who has chosen to relinquish her German spouse to pursue American fortunes, aided during the war by the United States custodian of alien property.
A revised tally places the dead near Corpus Christi after the hurricane and tidal surge along the Texas gulf coast. The disaster column lists 355 fatalities with ongoing searches and toll updates expected as survivors are accounted for and aid is organized.
A plebiscite yielded a majority in favor of the pact with France. The Grand Dachow Charkorie ruler accepts a customs alliance aimed at expanding trade and political ties with France and its allies.
The uncle of Pancho Villa, Katou Colo Pablo Vill, to face charges of disturbance and disorderly conduct in Jal. Arrest reports say he carried a rifle a large revolver a knife with a lit blade and a peace.
London terminals lie deserted as the government wins a confidence vote in the chamber of deputies by 208 to 140. Police patrols are visible while the assembly remains tumultuous and tense through the night.
Washington reports the United States treasury expects to benefit from a new travel tax. Each ticket purchaser will pay the customary tax of one cent or fractions thereof, with a projected collection in the billions.
A local meeting at Bethlehem Bethlehem plant prompted a general strike to begin Monday morning. Washington lawmakers urged a return of wireless services as owners faced disruption.
Fragmentary OCR style text mentions Capt Wahl-Ap pecountable officer and Capt. Drewt-It hints at a conflict over removing a flagpole in Metun. Details are unclear, with many garbled names and actions. No clear outcome or date emerges from the readable fragments.
An oddly phrased report hints at a seaside scene with a lively tie and a theft. The fragment mentions Ella and BieltiNot, suggesting a quirky incident or game gone awry with a thief implied, leaving readers with questions about the exact participants and outcome.
An incomplete scene shows a girl noting an older sister and Don, four, as they descend a tree line. An auto wreck interrupts their escape and a tense exchange follows with pleas and threats, hinting at parental concern and a wrongful claim.
A southern state eight year old girl named Alice visits Indianapolis with her wife to see the monument and state house. She is taken to a friend's office and given the choice between visiting famous sites or an ice cream sandwich shop, she says she wants both and especially the nickel ice cream sandwich shop.
A local cinema scene features a boastful young man giving advice to a shy person, touting his own success before urging self-promotion. The subtitle on screen reads a joke about a whale and bravado, provoking laughter from two young men, while a saying about fools and wisdom lingers.
Goshen column reviews George A. Miller's Prowling About Panama blasting Panamas flaws while noting the country’s history and American protection. The piece contrasts Panamanian life with progress and jokes about a domestic quarrel over a son’s baseball practice.
A fragment hints at a widow finding trouble with affection and personal pride, suggesting love of a man for himself stalls true feelings. The terse line implies internal conflict and a social dynamic around Tess.
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.