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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
3
A vintage notice warns that genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross and come in unbroken packages with directions for use. It notes small tin boxes of 12 tablets are cheap at drug stores and mentions larger packages. The ad recounts Bayer as the trademark of the Monoacetic acid ester of salicylic acid and includes a farmer quip about children eating apples to avoid meals.
An advertising blurb promotes Cuticura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic and perfume forming part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio. It markets the powder as economical, convenient for face skin baby and dusting use, with an exquisite scent and compares favorably to other perfumes.
A brief odd exchange features a neighbor noting a son’s B A and M A while the father confirms continuing PA support. The scene shifts to a surreal image of an iceman dodging melting, iceless humanity.
Robert L Moulter warns of army worm and boll weevil infestations threatening crops. He details moths, eggs, larvae behavior, and damage to wheat corn and cotton. Control relies on field sanitation kerosene powders and insecticides, plus cultural methods to reduce hibernating pests.
Urbana resident Mrs Frank Hinson writes that during menopause she suffered nervousness and hot flashes but after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do her housework. The ad urges other women with symptoms to try the remedy.
A humorous anecdote recalls a minister uniting a couple and the groom saluting his bride in army fashion instead of a kiss. The moment provoked a restrained titter, captured by Ex chonge.
An advertising insert markets General use capsules claim to keep men healthy and vigorous at any age. It touts purity, quick results, and a money back guarantee with imported GOLD MEDAL Brand in three sizes.
A praise for a highly adaptable writer who can craft poetry on any subject including gas bills. The discussion notes a celebrated work titled The Charge of the Light Brigade as a precedent, signaling recognition of the writer’s breadth and capability.
A summer cold is hard to shake and the ad recommends Boschee's Syrup for rest and relief. It advises bed rest if possible, avoiding drafts, simple foods, and periodic doses, noting the remedy is American-made for 50 years and sold where medicines are. An unrelated ad line promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for whitening clothes, and a provocative line about knocking men down is included.
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.