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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1923
Page
4
The page blends biblical verse with quick takes on events. It notes Union Pacific's potato train visiting Lawrence on February 20 and a mention of Ruhr tensions in American political campaigning. It cites New York rum runners and Mary Garden testing Coueism with reports of voice changes.
The plan proposes paying several million to sugar magnates to offset wartime price slump losses. References to congressional thinking on sugar evoke the Toledo mail robbery case. Remarks question long-time policy on thefts from Uncle Sam and note Britain's role in Near East Turkish affairs with French stance on settlement.
A retro newspaper style debate notes legislators debating an eight hour work day for officials and employees amid rowdy remarks. It references Britain agreeing to terms for refunding Allied debt and hopes for market stabilization, with cautious optimism about broader European debt payments.
The piece notes that a British rate of three percent would bring in 185 billion dollars per year, enough to wipe out the expected deficit in American government operations. It argues a savings-like effect for gas customers who paid charges and promises relief for those who did not. Fatty Arbuckle plans to move from acting to directing, aiming to avoid publicity from his past.
The Memphis News-Scimitar notes authors face embarrassment and possible libel when using real names or similar ones in fiction. It cites George F. Babbitt in Massachusetts and a New York woman on Madison Avenue as examples, describing how real people with readable parallels could sue.
The notice explains filing deadlines and district requirements for income tax returns sworn before a notary or other oath administrator. It details Form 1040A for $5,000 or less and Form 1040 for over $5,000, March 15, 1928, and notes that failure to receive a form does not relieve the obligation to file. The IRS will send revenue officers to assist, and advisory services continue at no cost. Taxpayers should read form instructions for credits, exemptions, and deductions and report all income sources.
Woodard and Wollney Holmes from Kansas City visited the school Thursday of last week. Frank Rae from Eudora sawed wood for Ben-Nels Saturday. Mr and Mrs Hay Westerhouse attended dinner with Mrs Catlin in Lawrence and other locals hosted guests at Ed Haverty and Miller homes.
Alva Rockhold bought a new Ford car a few weeks ago. John Malone of Leavenworth Kansas visits the Roe home in Stony Point and plans several days in Lawrence before returning home. Lewis Georgi and Noah Weimer head to California then Pomona for months, after visiting relatives in Lawrence. multiple neighborhood social events and illnesses are noted among Wray, Pomroy, Tucker, and Harris families.
Bank Commissioner Foster denounces misattributed interviews and incorrect data on guaranty certificates. He confirms total certificates issued up to Jan 20 1923 amount to 3,866,930.29 with 146,040.63 paid in full and 145,149 paid by dividends from assets or fund. He projects 825,000 in cash and 1,134,000 in bonds remain in the fund after 1923 assessments. The Valley Chapel notes follow with local society updates and community activities.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lothholz hosted dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Ed Miller and Mr and Mrs Will Miller. Various relatives and friends from Lawrence and nearby towns visited, dinners hosted at several homes, and illness news for Harold Rogers and Mrs Leslie Kindred reported among neighbors and families.
Hon George H Murray retires after a long premiership begun in 1896. He was six times re-elected and presided over Nova Scotia's pioneering technical education policy and the early expansion of coal and steel industries. His government advanced legislation shaping the industry and its growth.
A pasted collage of quotations and remarks covers topics from Seattle horse incidents to Chicago's new 100 million depot plans. It touches on beauty trends, chewing gum taste, napkin inventors, paper money, coal, German marks, baby science, ism jokes, unhappy marriages, Paris fashions, cable cutting, investment caution, daylight robberies in Boston, and urban parking versus library space.
Today marks the start of Sampa's winter festivities with the South Florida Fair and Gasparilla Carnival opening for ten days. National Guard adjutants gather in Indianapolis for their annual convention. A nationwide drive against bootlegging announces a major Washington campaign. Kansas City Chamber banquet features Julius Barney and George B. Vingent as speakers. Potatoes from Canada and Bermuda will require certificates on import starting today to prevent pests.
The report notes MEDIUM BROWN TIAH as the top choice following a Golden Glint shampoo test. Experts highlight the product’s effect on color shine and overall manageability, with reviewers praising its conditioning properties.
Beuthen mine in Polish Silesia remains crowded with about 300 workers trapped after a fire damp explosion that killed 600. Six bodies were recovered amid ongoing rescue operations as reports update the grim toll.
Auto casings priced at 4.50 and tubes at 5 cents are advertised for Banker's tire sale next week in the classifieds.
Mrs Harold Skeet attended the Rural Social Club gathering at Mrs Howard Erwin in Lawrence Wednesday afternoon. Nurse Miss Martin from Manhattan and County Agent Mr Robinson met with Community Ladies at J P Thiry home. Miss Martin gave her fourth lesson on home nursing focusing on prevention and care of colds and pneumonia.
Residents report a planned April return of the Baltimore prison riot protest with a focus on courage and public resilience. Officials urge calm and emphasize learning from the disturbance to prevent future incidents while community leaders pledge continued dialogue and safety measures.
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.