Kansas News 1860s Paper Fragments Recalled
A century‑old Kansas newspaper record recounts the early 1860s Republican Daily Journal merger, notable editors and contributors, advertising lines, and debates on immigration, politics, and infrastructure. It notes dam plans near Lawrence and a new era in state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic
Republican Daily Journal
Republican, Journal
Utique Journalia
Katoch
Whaehes
Bulsday
Kansas
Real Tron Tonic Puta and Lawrence in early newspaper ads
The piece surveys an 19th century issue noting Peptiron A Real Tron Tonic Puta claims iron boosts strength and sleep, and recalls Ottawa university ads under Robt Atkinson. It covers ads for Lyn Coxtelos Great Show, Ely Moore’s book bindery sale, and a shift in Lawrence area business leaders and land values, with opportunistic bids and local infrastructure mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Journal
Neosho
Ottawa University
Maylind
Robt
Atkinson
Rankin
Lyn Coxtelos
Ofe Cabvas
Ely Moore
The
Journal-World
Jit
T. TD. Thacher
Miller
H. B. Leonard
Vermont Street
EB. J. Mair
Mount Oread
Bassett Place
Smith
Lawrence
Wider & Valin
Stabbs
Douglas County
North Lawrence
Wm. J. G. Soule
W. E. Barnes
Vinland
Movement of U S troops seen as equivalent phrase
A fragment notes that one phrase eliminated from German conversation translates the movement of U S troops as the equivalent for "it can't he did." The text suggests a linguistic comparison or code phrasing without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Shanta Peninsula Return Sparks Commission Jokes
A cryptic remark about returning the Shanta peninsula and Kino Chan hints at playful, tense jests within the peace commission as officials navigate the delicate tasks of diplomacy and boundary talks.
Curtis mistake on rates for harvest hands cotton reference
The speaker argues Senator Curtis erred by not mentioning cotton while pushing lower passenger rates for harvest hands. The critique says the current administration shows disinterest in grain producers and credits American farmers for backing Wilson at the peace table. It contends Europe’s hunger drives U S policy and condemns the methods as old as the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Wilson
Europe
Government arbitrarily taxes purchases in cash
The passage critiques a rule that luxury tax on a store purchase must be paid in cash, calling it an example of government arbitrary dealings with the public and noting it cannot be barred against the account.
Great Saar Valley a Region of History and Industry
A National Geographic Society bulletin describes the Saar valley as a historic landscape where ancient monasteries and castles coexist with new factories and mining dumps under smoke. It notes coal fields near Saarbrucken producing about 10 million tons annually and historic towns like Saarlouis, Merzig, and Taben.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Saar Valley
Pittsburg
Saar Valley
National Geographic Society
Europe
Bulletin
Saar River
Conz
Moselle
Treves
Lorraine
Rhine and Marne
Saarbrucken
Panuals Cogl
Unite States
Hidle River
Rhine
Mosselle
Christ
Ansonius
Saarburg
Saarlous
Serring
Merzig
Taben
Saar
Italy
Switzerland
Metz
Fort Sumter
Napoleon II
Ais
Frederick Charles
Paris
Marshal Ney
Ardennes
Nassau
Vranice
Germany
Lawrence man avoids tax shortfall and bond dreams in Kansas
An article fragment notes a Lawrence man faced underpayment on income tax and was obliged to pay promptly whether or not state funds arrived. It mentions Kansas agriculture benefiting from high prices, anticipated county bonds, and a Norfolk-like trade in rabbits linked to a government contract canceled after the armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Sige Ezine
Kaneas
Kansas
Douglas County
Narsas
Hritish Hutchinson
Han
May Fir
England
Syn
Fromn
Stersie House
Enrland
Stor
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Spring Tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a fifty year trusted spring tonic and blood maker. It claims to restore strength after winter and to help a weak child, presented in tablet or liquid form and offered by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steexres Cowes Hweauth
Avren Westxess
Costes Braunco
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Dr.Pierce
Kansas City
Kans
Golden Medical Discovery
Today’s anniversaries from 1921 to 1916 events
A condensed list notes varied dates and names: 1921Nanalcon J. died in St. Nete na, Corsica born 1769. 1834 Wyeth party left Missouri for Oregon. 1872 Edgar P. Wadhams consecrated bishop of Ogdensburg New York. 1902 Cuban Republic Congress met Havana. 1911 British Seamen’s Union strike. 1911 Russians retreated from Dunajee River in Galicia. 1916 German note to U S on submarine warfare. Lt. Arthur J. Balfour addressed U S House. Rankin’s drug store advertised shoe polishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanal¢on J
St. Netena
Corsica
Aus
Wyeth
Missouri
Oregon
Edgar P. Wadhams
Ogdenburg
N. Y
Carnegie Music Hall
New York City
Havana
British Seamen’s Union
England
Dunajee River
Galicia
Arthur J. Balfour
U. S. House of Representatives
Today’s birthdays across notable figures
Ex Empress Eugenie widow of Napoleon III born in Granada Spain 93 years ago today General Sir Henry Wilson chief of the Imperial General Staff born 53 years ago today Cardinal Gasparri Papal secretary of state born in central Italy 67 years ago William P G Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board born in Greene County Alabama 55 years ago Darwin P Kingsley philanthropist president of the world’s largest life insurance company born at Albany Vermont 62 years ago Joseph P Tumulty private secretary to President Wilson born at Sears City New Jersey 40 years ago Johnsons that s the vandy Rankins Drug Store
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Eugenie
Napoleon Ili
Granada
Spain
Sir Henry Wilson
Imperial General Staff
Cardinal Gasparri
Italy
Wiliam P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Greene County
Alabama
Darwin P. Kingsley
Life
Albury
Joseph P. Tumulty
Wilson
Sear
City
N. J
Film Embargo Enforced On Uncensored Movies In Kansas
Kansas attorney general office declares embargo on film producers sending uncensored films to theaters. Film inspectors report local showmen receiving uncensored titles, with the censorship board ready to withhold passes. Proprietors complain they must wait for censored copies before screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
May
Kansas
Attorney General
S. M. Hawkes
State Film Censorship Board
Burleson Faces Bitter Attacks Over Labor and Press
Washington May 5 Burleson amid harsh charges of incompetence autocracy and hostility to labor and the press faces possible resignation or impeachment. Gompers accuses him of archaic policy in postal services and ties to convict labor profits while deputies condemn his suppression of cables and push to control Congress. The AFL denounces postal tyranny and actions against publishers. Conventions opening in St Louis and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Snell Smith
Washington
Burleson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Taft
War Labor Board
Gompers
State Penitentiary of
Texas
Congress
Thom
France
Barleson
Tanlac Restores Caldwell Woman After Long Illness
Mrs. Mary Haddex of Caldwell Rexies says Tanlac cured decades of stomach trouble nervous indigestion and rheumatism. She credits rapid improvement after a few days and reports renewed appetite, sleep, and strength for herself and her family. Tanlac sold in Lawrence by City Drug Store and Round Cover Co and in Eudora by H A White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Tanlae
Taniie
Lawrence
The
City Drug Store
Round Coveriag Co
Eudora
H- A. White
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Koa
Bank Public
the Journal-World
BY the World Company
W. C. Simons
Telephones News Department
Ree Bene
Massachusettes Street
Lawrence More
Chicago
A. R. Keator
New Yorke
George H. Alcort
West List Street
Associated Press
Herten
Cyn
Member— Audit Bureau of Circulations
Kiety
Canada
Cuba
Mexico
Pennsylvania
New York
Tom Chay
Cermany
Chas. Chadwick
James Christian
John G. Haskell
D. C. Haskell
Wm. E. Sutliff
F. PD. Morse
FB. Morris
Trent Dr. Newman
Alexander Lewis
Thacher & Banks
Rices & Neviton
Geo. J. Barker
Bailey
Abilene
Mareh
W. Hadley
HH. S. Clarke
J.s Kilworth
Everett True
Harold I. Johnston
356Th Infantry
Johnston
Beailly
Meuse
Volun
Orelup
Qilkes
Dick Building
Rankin’s Drug Store
Johnson's
Rankin’s
Dot E Ita
Henrietta Lane Barmore
Peekskill, N.Y
Trys. Jen C. Murphy
Yankton
South Dakota
St Louis
Associated
Cooperative Industries of America
Arkansas City
Loyal Order of Moose
San Antonio
Texas Master Plumbers* Association
Hla
SAS
Barber’s Drug Store
W. E. Wilson
Mass/ St
Caleinm
Rd Barber's Drug Store
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