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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
3
An advertisement asserts Bayer Genuine Aspirin tablets in Bayer packaging for headaches colds pain neuralgia lumbago and rheumatism. It claims the name Bayer means genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for nineteen years and notes a 12 tablet tin cost a few cents. A separate dialogue shows a Parson scolding boys for swimming on Sunday, they insist they were only bathing.
An old advertisement-style notice warns about urinary and kidney health, stressing eye strain and nerve fatigue. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules from Holland as a near-immediate aid and urges buyers to ensure authentic Gold Medal products.
An old advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours up to three doses to rapidly relieve severe cold symptoms. It claims quick opening of nasal passages, stopped runny nose, headache relief, feverishness, sneezing, and soreness with a pleasant taste and low cost.
An excerpt describes a sour stomach and headache caused by poisoned matter reabsorbed from the intestines. It promotes Cascarets to cleanse the stomach, move undigested food and waste, and restore health by morning, claiming quick, dramatic effects.
A fashion writer notes demand remains strong for practical one piece serge or tricolette dresses. Hip trimming, fringe accents, and flat front back gowns appear in duvetyn and serge gowns with varied sleeves. Coat dresses in navy serge and tunics with scarlet detailing are described as ideal for shopping or street wear. Fringe continues to dominate, with Paris gowns showing lavish fringe over gowns, and duvetyn outfits featuring embroidered skirts and silk fringe.
Velvet remains a stylish staple as prices drop from historic highs. Duveryn at $20 a yard and peach bloom and tricolette nearby make velvet affordable for one piece afternoon frocks. Long overblouses, small collars, and cuffs in contrasting colors refresh velvet silhouettes with plaid wool toppers and tailored velvet overbrousers.
Corsage fastens behind once more as fashion decrees a row of tiny buttons. Raked waists and blue serge frocks feature scooped waists and raised waists, showcasing decorative lines and silhouette trends.
Fragmentary item with dialogue about labor and bossing a timber job set in a Southern tone. includes names Lew Tennant and Sam Browne and faded references to a public notice and a patent medicine. The text is garbled with OCR errors and regional slang, offering only partial, uncertain context.
A historical note recalls the Striped Pig era when strict laws surpassed the old dry law. An enterprising exhibitor at Readville muster offered a side stew and signage showing a striped pig for four pence. Patrons drank forbidden liquor from a large stock, fueling fame, songs, and a burlesque play in New York.
The text estimates that about half of Italy's leather furnishing animals were slaughtered for food during the war. It notes that several years will be needed to recover these losses and restore production levels.
George MacDaniel of Metro California reflects on race riots in Chicago and compares them to Atlanta days. He recalls medi aol owners protecting a wounded Black man, offering salve for bruises while discarding prejudice. He notes cousinly ties and a promise to help friends if trouble arises.
A bold city headline noting political leaders end a pact amid a provocative rap response. The piece hints at domestic confusion with a wife asking what it means, revealing social tension and cultural friction around the news event.
In a backstage clash, the only man bold enough to challenge the star actor is the prompter. In Mexican culture, nearly every woman goes bareheaded, reflecting a striking social note.
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.