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 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1919
Page
7
A 14 year old boy who left Haskell Institute at Lawrence was found by police and is held at the city prison awaiting school officials to return him. The Topeka Capital reports the incident and the boy’s destination.
The Athens council No 4 Fraternal Aid Union re elected officers with all former officers retaining posts except chaplain Mamie Ellis who succeeds Mrs Morawitz who died. Officers include President W C Simons Vice President T J Sweeney Secretary Anna Martindale Treasurer David Passon Guide Emma Robinson Pianist Eric Owens Observer Jesse Wilson Trustee James H Mitchell and medical examiners all physicians members. Lieut Kenneth Jagard former Baker football star discharged from aviation service and to study in the east. exhibition of the New Jersey State Poultry Association opens in Trenton today and runs through the week.
Theodore Gardner newly elected post commander of Washington Post No 12 in Kansas is endorsed as candidate for state department commander. A Civil War veteran of the First Kansas Battery, Gardner is praised for leadership and long membership, with the May 1919 department encampment decision pending. Rankin's Drug Store advertises toilet preparations.
Baker Wildcats defeated Haskell Indians 24 to 18 on the Hasell court Saturday night after building a first half lead. Captain McLemore and Broner starred for their teams, with lineup featuring Eagles Large Mirabel Bates and Davis. Next, Haskell faces Pittsburg normals Thursday and Bethany College Saturday. a return game with Baker is set for February 28 in Baldwin during the district tournament.
Lawrence High School defeated Iola High 37 to 26 in their first inter high school game. Lawrence jumped ahead, led 8 4 after the first quarter and 17 10 at halftime, with Stauffer and Woestermeyer starring. Bollinger scored six for Iola. Lawrence used three substitutes. Referee was Fleming of Pittsburg Normal.
Five head of horses include two black mares aged eight in foal by jack and another pair aged five and six. one saddle pony listed. Extra sixty shoats accompany the lot.
A large sale offers Ford Tow Truck, 1918 Model Ford Touring Car, Cloverleaf Manure Spreader, multiple McCormick and Oliver implements, wagons, harnesses, a power washing machine, churns, ice box, feed troughs and racks, tools, bench cart, governor pulley, hay equipment, oil stoves, garden items, a 60 gallon kettle, lard press, sausage grinder, pump jack, winches, wires and more. Many items appear nearly new with numerous inventory details and sizes.
Postmaster Charles Seewir reports five postal workers ill at home with influenza in Lawrence and on rural routes. One employee died last week, and the remainder strive to maintain service, doubling up as needed. A substitute, William F. Yahn, is added during the emergency. Kansas City visitors attended Albert N. Davis’s funeral.
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.