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
Mar 26, 1919
Page
6
United States Department of Agriculture outlines a definite testing sequence for gas engines. Start by confirming fuel air mixture delivery and spark system function, as ignition failures more often cause trouble than fuel supply. Use a logical, stepwise approach to locate faults without random tinkering.
A local column extols plain coconut oil as a superior hair cleanser over commercial soaps, noting it leaves scalp soft and hair lustrous. The rest of the page blends miscellaneous society items, local purchases, social events, and stray notices with many names and brief happenings.
The column records names of residents and neighbors, noting visits, family activity, and farm work. Lawrence, Lawson, and Sauter are mentioned along with Ed Schwalte and Tom Robin of Lawrence. Weekend tasks include corn tending and road work.
Fairview WHE program and supper at the school house Friday evening drew a large crowd. The program featured a dialogue titled The Coonsville Aristocratic Club and a box supper with pies and plates selling for about five dollars. Several local families were noted as guests and attendees during the weekend activities.
Local family news notes Mr and Mrs N Brown celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with a presents from children. Several community members attend events at the Bowersock theater and visit relatives in Kansas, Lawrence, and nearby towns.
Lawrence residents advocate Dean's Kidney Pills for back ache kidney trouble and frequent urine. A. C. Johnson of 445 Indiana St reports bedfast from kidney issues four years ago, cured after using two boxes and has used them since with good results. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y confirms.
Miss Trajan Syearew led the Loren Williams event as Mr. W. Burnie hosted a gathering at Paparwell. Loren Williams and family, including Mrs. Torrie and Miss Mabel Pinar Nod, welcomed visitors and celebrated a newborn Merrtin Milwe. Lawrence, Perth, and Lawrence hosts were joined by guests such as Lester Craig, George Tucker, and Arlene Fleshman in a village social span.
A flurry of visits and social news fills the week as numerous locals including Cherbes Kirchner Dan Julanning and Ferdinand Jolwinning are noted with friends and kin. The piece lists residences, schoolmates and family gatherings from Friday to Sunday amid influenza concerns, with many the same names appearing at homes of Mr. Young and Mrs. Deskins.
An ad touts Olive Tablets as a mild brain tonic that “perk to” the spirits, claiming faster effect and listing druggists and various sales points. The block includes scattered names and places, with promotional language and unclear local references.
Sergeant Newton, in the medical corps, skeletone at Camp Funston, received his dix last week and spent early in Kalhwin at the Zete Chil house. The Tuesday aftertown prayer meeting held its regular service on Tuesday. Mr. M. J. Stickel was in town Sunday and Monday on business and stayed over for the basketball banquet Monday evening. The banquet served 275 people, organized by the student council with faculty aid. Ladies placed ball shaped cards with Championship and the date, mounted on orange B as souvenirs. Miss Scott directed the banquet, and toasts were given by Paul Bruner Bob Wellborn Frank McDonald Arthur Nevins Harold Wilson Co Schindemann Mr. Geeks and President Lough. Rankin Wellborn sent greetings. The speakers praised the coach’s leadership and the team’s clean athletics. Dewey Short acted as toastmaster. The team remains undefeated in conference play, noted by scrap cues of their season. Mr HOT Davis spent Tuesday with his daughter Marjorie in college. Rit City Drug Store.
Christopher Williams to Anna Manville transfers a lot 116 on Lincoln St South for 320 dollars. Lawrence Micapah and Cliffons Wat son involve 9400 dollars for food 1 2 of new 1 4 of 22 12 except about one lot. United States to Luther Fowler transfers lots 1 2 19 12 20 and totals 1 2 25 12 19.
Topeka March state banking report by State Bank Commissioner Walter E. Wilson highlights healthy growth across Kansas banks. The findings cover conditions of business as of February 21, with total assets rising and several banks expanding operations and deposits.
An advertisement promises thick, lustrous hair and dandruff prevention with four little Danileline bottles. It touts rapid fullness within ten minutes and new hair growth after two weeks, claiming Danderine cures itchy scalp and stops hair loss, urging readers to test with a cloth sample.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to avoid cold illness with Dr Kings New Life drink promising non habit forming relief. It touts safety and gentle action with a price around $1.20 and references tonic use for stubborn bowels.
Six Corners Community Club met March 21 with a school program by Blenkley students. Recitations, songs, and piano pieces highlighted the program. a curry gift to Miss Irene’s honored. about 200 funds were raised for a local relief fund. A seven member committee will launch a drive for Czech Slovak relief in New York City today.
A fragment describes a curious scene on Stony Wuiats Sem street where a stranger entertained a crowd with odd phrases and questions about a “Mad An Hany.” Witnesses recall warm beverages and a camera-like reveal as locals gather near a church, unsure of the visitor’s intent or origin.
A fragment describes oral reading practices and early phonetic print experiments. It mentions sound shapes of letters, high resistance telephones, and the perception of light from writers as printed. The passage notes how the initiated can distinguish sounds in mids Vernon tones.
garbled lines mention a court or meeting and unnamed individuals with distorted phrases. readable bits suggest a public record or notice about a transaction or proceeding. includes references to tables, dippers, prices, and a cautious tone amid unclear context.
A health pamphlet extols returning to nature to cure illness, citing animals seeking vegetation when sick and recommending Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the remedy. The piece links constipation and systemic ills to neglecting natural cures and urges immediate use.
A fragment describes an inkless pen that writes after preparation with aniline and water applied inside a holder. It mentions a superstition in Kuvland that boys born on Christmas Day be brought to enter the church and girls to become amurse, reflecting period beliefs.
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.