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 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic mix of train names and routes including City Express, Atlantic Express, and various regional services. The text lists schedules, daily departures, notable stops, and exceptions for Sundays, holidays, and maintenance days, with scattered references to cities like Kansas City and Topeka.
An old stage driver recalls a quarrel with a curious traveler who tells him to mind his business and mind mine after a mail bag goes missing on a journey from Uridgy to Portland. The tale shifts to a Cuban diarrheal remedy praised by Monje Jacobs of Houston and others, with broad anecdotal support.
A distorted report notes alleged trunk thefts affecting travelers in Italy. It mentions inconsistent travel safety measures, the British consul, quarantine controls, and railway handling of luggage with criticism of authorities and travel risk for visitors.
New York dealers report sales figures in the millions and claim the product treats insomnia kidney liver stomach and digestive troubles. The advertisement touts Bitters as especially helpful for monthly female discomfort and general weakness, urging trial by sick people and women. A light joke about a baby closes the fragment.
The notice records a sheriff sale in Douglas County with names including Louise Clary, Charis Alveiiud, and Mar Lico, detailing property and procedural steps. It also mentions the Epworth League convention and Grand Army encampment in Denver with travel promos, and a Dr. Fowler’s extract advertisement for bowel complaints.
A column fragment quotes Mr J T Barber of Irginville Ga praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sudden attacks. It also mentions Frisco System through Pullman sleepers between Kansas City and Jacksonville with a Ravens City departure. An unsafe day without Dr Thomas' Eelestria is urged.
In an English science journal Crosthwait notes the Argentine government magnetic and meteorological observatory on New Year Island near Staten Island. The lake San Martin sits where a former strait joined the Atlantic and Pacific. Water levels rise and fall irregularly about five inches with a four minute period between highs. The lake surface remains smooth and the observatory operates at constant four degree temperatures.
A Brookyn Eagle report says Jefferson City Missouri hosts a historic carriage once owned by Daniel Webster. William Holt bought it at a postworld fair sale in St Louis. Attorney General Crow plans a ride, hoping Webster rode in it to the Senate. The piece also notes a banknote design story and a Harpersville minister's account translated into general interest items.
Weak kidneys and backache plague Moat Lawrence workers as strain from heavy labor worsens. Doan's Kidney Pills credited with restoring effort and comfort. Testimony from J. S. Wisbeck of 437 Elm Street and local dealer at Dick Bros drugstore touts relief and urges use under the Doan's brand name.
A Irish major hires his coachman for two months of motor course work in small repairs. Pat learns about wheels and parts but admits he still does not know what makes the car move without horses. Also notes about dyspepsia remedy and a Colorado engraving offer with payment details.
W H Picker ing, British mining inspector, warned at a Leeds mining engineers meeting that coal dust poses explosion and fire risks. He cited mine regulation acts, but urged practical steps to keep mines dust free, noting dust causes dangers beyond explosives and endangers health and safety.
A hay box or frebusy stove method, praised in Germany by a director’s wife, uses hay to insulate pots and keep food hot with no stirring. It cuts fuel costs, reduces kitchen heat, saves time, and works with nearly any box or lid, even old trunks, for households in crowded homes.
A fragmentary reader letter extols Electric Bitters from Harper Indiana for stomach and liver woes, claiming cure after seven years of struggle. Mentions Colorado Midland engraving offer and an upcoming Epworth League biennial and G A encampment in Denver with mountain trip info.
A Wall Street Journal sourced Agraport shows the ten largest port cities by total vessel tonnage moved in 1903 and 1904, with Hong Kong leading a list that accounts for about half of the global total among the forty-two leading ports. The excerpt mixes garbled chatter and ad-like lines from multiple items.
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company announces a rural service rate of 35 cents per month within city limits. The five year contract requires advance annual payments. If you lack a country line this is the time to join. L B Mason, manager. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as a health booster.
A jumble of misread OCR text includes quoted lines about merchants and a diarist, followed by odd notes on death causes, then products like Cham's Stomach and Liver Tonic and a moving domestic gadget claim. It also advertises travel via the Colorado Midland railway with seasonal rates and a Denver G P A contact.
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.