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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
4
A brief wartime style notice from Lawrence Kansas dated March 20, 1919 states the Journal will be mailed to those who did not receive it and provides contact numbers 48 and 436 to call between 7 and 7 30 p m for delivery at once.
The editorial argues no legal means exist to punish world war instigators, urging hanging as a deterrent more than League of Nations aims. It praises Red Cross and Jewish Armenian relief work, noting heaven’s treasury outweighs bank deposits when facing the Maker. It says soldiers abroad should be consulted on natural military policy.
Sergeant Cheevers of Headquarters Co. 182nd Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Bois de Forges France on September 26 1918. While maintaining a line of communication he pursued four enemy into a dugout armed with a pistol he ordered them out entered and captured twelve prisoners.
A letter from a serving officer in France argues for universal military training after the war. It advocates one year of training for each man and at least four years of officer education. The officer notes that true preparation cannot be achieved in three or six months.
In a Paris address on February 3, the President recalled America’s debt to France for the Revolution and argued that neutrality gave way after German aggression. Wilson’s push for war followed German murder of U S citizens and sinking ships, leading Congress to declare war.
Spring Medicine. sean Hood's 32% Purifies the Blood. Finns have long resisted domination by Russia and Sweden, facing pressure from Teuton Slav and Turk. Since 1898 compulsory military service sparked passive resistance, church bells tolled, and many Finns emigrated to the United States, as recounted by Nevin C. Winter in The Christian Herald.
London's Daily Express editorial blasts President Wilson for keeping a moribund Congress and detached public opinion. It highlights 37 Republican senators, calls for new talk in Paris, and questions Monroe Doctrine amid league of nations tensions.
Dr W A McKeever head of the welfare department at sk U comments on cigarette smoking among girls in a feature likely to ease worried Ottawa mothers. The Ottawa Herald notes only five states lack laws regulating women’s work hours: Alabama Florida West Virginia Iowa and New Mexico. Rt Rev M J Curley Catholic bishop of St Augustine celebrates the 15th anniversary of his ordination.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot of Harvard born in Boston 85 years ago. Rt. Rev. David H. Greer Episcopal bishop for New York born in Wheeling 75 years ago. Sir Edward J. Poynter ex president Royal Academy born in Paris 83 years ago. Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoher Rainbow Division commander born in Pennsylvania 57 years ago. Capt. George R. Carlk judge advocate general born in Ohio 62 years ago. John J. Esch congressman born in Norwalk Wisconsin 58 years ago.
Today’s anniversaries recount events from 1848 to 1869. The Duke of Reichstadt, known as the King of Rome and son of Napoleon, was born in Paris and died near Vienna on July 22, 1832. Also noted is Louis Napoleon becoming President of the French Republic, and John Pascoe Grenfell, a British figure, in 1869.
A survey shows thousands of acres of idle land in major cities used for garden plots last year. These urban gardens produced millions in produce, proving profitable and essential for food, conservation, and supporting local farmers by reducing rural demand.
Safe dependable treatment relieves itching and skin irritation almost instantly. Ask any druggist for a 35c or $1 bottle of Zemo and apply as directed. Irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm will disappear as Zemo penetrates to banish eruptions leaving skin soft and healthy. E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
A Bristol Connecticut foundry reports on Neal n soles worn ten months by a molders’ pair. The soles resist burning and cracking under abrasive grinding and last longer, reducing cost. They are waterproof and comfortable, available on many shoe styles for men women and children from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio, which also makes Winefoot Heels guaranteed to outwear others.
Fieolin Soles lixhman, who rose to command the Brazilian navy, dies in Liverpool. Born in London in 1800, his long career included service across Brazil and Europe, with a notable leadership role during the 19th century.
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.