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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1939
Page
4
The fragment cites James 3 17 about wisdom from above being pure peaceful gentle and easy to be entreated followed by a monetary amount sequence. It appears as a religious text snippet embedded with unrelated figures. The legible passage emphasizes virtue over material concerns in a brief quotation.
A southern Democrat, identity withheld, lists sixteen major blunders by President Roosevelt with the tenth published now and others promised. John L. Lewis allegedly gave 500000 to the Democratic campaign in 1936 and expected favors in return. The sit-down strike loomed and labor secretary remained controversial with Hoover era policies.
The piece analyzes Nazi use of threats and propaganda to coerce opponents, while diplomats maneuver to avoid a wider war. It notes radio coverage, shifting headlines, and the danger of a failed talk leading to military action, with Munich as a feared benchmark.
Crop experts conclude world wheat surplus expands while demand lags. With many nations producing more than needed, the U.S. government program to aid wheat farmers may fail as farmers eye importing grain.
The article argues that special economic treaties under Secretary Hull allow grain and meat imports from abroad to compete with American farm products. It contends that with foreign outlets cut off, the American farmer seeks to protect the home market.
Kansas Supreme Court rules counties may issue emergency warrants beyond budgets in welfare cases with state tax commission allowance. Decision supports balancing budgets while counties may raise welfare levies above ordinary limits. Critics warn of burden on taxpayers and the peril of federal fund matching in state programs.
The season has caused an emergency for Missouri lakes as fishing worsens. Anglers contend fish numbers are down compared to fishermen on the banks and boats, prompting sportsmen to unite and urge state hatcheries to speed up fish growth.
Abilene readers review a flood of opinions on FDR's Thanksgiving policy. A Washington writer likens the president to tearing down the temple for money-changers, while Wyoming Governor wants no tax. Senator Bridges hopes to abolish winter. Idaho Governor Bertolfsen defends preserving tradition.
The Great Bend Tribune quotes a 1932 Roosevelt remark warning that a nation living beyond its income risks bankruptcy. He compares national finances to a family’s budget, stressing restraint, taxing limits, and the danger of persistent deficits.
Report from Arkansas City Traveler notes a South American dictator reportedly killed himself recently. Observers say there is no evidence yet of a copycat epidemic spreading the method.
A column highlights Senator Arthur Capper Harry Elmer Barnes Stuart Chase and Charles A Beard arguing the United States should not join a world war. Barnes critiques the administration’s neutrality policy and warns of material and moral risks of involvement urging swift, clear national stance.
A collection of attributed statements from figures including Adolf Hitler, Dr Hans Frank, and Dr Franz Boas, railing against alliances with Soviet Russia and warning of Fascism while ending with an imperative line DESTROY M4P I 7 MACHINES.
El Dorado Kan Aug 28 Nineteen marble machines seized in Butler county raids will be destroyed after county attorney says the owner agreed to destruction and charges unlikely. H E Loebsack of Wichita bound over for district court on five charges of setting up gambling tables and devices and released on 1500 bond.
The town records a string of visits and events. Mr and Mrs Earl Roper announce the birth of a daughter August 25 in what appears to be a local society note. Several residents and visitors travel between Kansas City Moberly Hastings Neb Tokyo and Estes Park as gatherings weddings and teaching stints unfold.
Twenty five years ago one of the best W C T U conventions was held in Douglas county at Haskell yesterday with about 80 people attending. J C Walton city commissioner, recently in failing health, died this morning. Seminole Club members hold a camp at Noria with several attendees listed.
Baldwin reports flows of visits and travels. Mary Broadfoot plans Baker University freshman year after a Gridley family trip. Christine Reb and others attend reunions. friends visit from Rockport and Oakley. A long weekend includes piano recital at Worden church and a church wedding of Geneva Snyder and John Keohane.
Christine Thorenson searches for clues on the Boardwalk as clues converge on a mysterious clairvoyant named Chandra. He admits links to Mrs Talbert’s death and confesses past surveillance by order of Christine’s cousin. The encounter hints at danger and hidden motives.
The article explains tinnitus causes from mechanical ear issues to nervous factors. It notes common sounds vary from seashell like tones to buzzing or whistling and mentions water in the ear, inflammation, wax buildup, and trauma as intensifying factors. It also covers assessment steps including ear canal check, hearing tests, blood pressure, sedatives, and possible drug effects like quinine.
A dense listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WDAP and others for Monday and Tuesday evenings. It catalogs times show titles performers and stations from 5:30 p.m. through late night with musical orchestras talk shows and news broadcasts.
The Oskaloosa schools will open September 4 led by School Supt R R Slagel and Odell Shaver. High school staff includes Hazell Ahrens Elizabeth Mills Wave Boyer Shaver Odell Shaver Harold Smith Arian Weinsed Les Horst Virginia Anderson. Grade school staff lists Virginia Washburn Dorothy Wahl Mildred Bear. Also noted are multiple community announcements including a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs John A Decker celebrated August 13 with many relatives attending, and a CCC enrollment drive for October 1 with ages 17 to 24.
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.