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 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
2
A scanned 1910 Lawrence Journal segment includes editorials and letters discussing Governor Stubbs and Pinchot Ballinger probes, newspaper roles, population shifts in Douglas County, and national politics. Also contains ads and notices, a column on the press, plus health remedies and local sports results.
A brief ad notes a girl who climbs trees and endures scrapes with quick relief from Baden's Arnica Salve, advertised at 25 cents by O. P. Barber & Son. Also reports a change in program as Rev A Jungiiger, preacher at First German M E Church, Kansas City Kansas, will speak at the German M E Church at 2 PM next Saturday and stay through Sunday due to the district superintendent's illness.
An ad touts Hem-Roid tablets as a permanent cure for piles by addressing the lower bowel circulation. It asserts traditional salves or operations offer only temporary relief and that internal treatment removes the cause. Sold for 61 and guaranteed by Dick Bros.
Elmer Walters recalls favorable press relations during Parker Show seasons in Lawrence. He notes life in Baltimore promoting a moving picture plant with partner Harry R. Raver, planning fall or winter Lawrence displays of A Child of the Regiment and Tast for a Day, and praises editor H Q Smith and press agent Kenny Kennedy for fair treatment.
A traveling merchant touts Root Juice as a nationwide remedy for stomach trouble rheumatic and kidney ailments and nervous weakness. Endorsers include Mrs. Frank Kerst and J W O Harrow of Bloomington who report fast sales and strong effects, with Barber & Son providing more information at the point.
A letter from Isaac Cook of Julius A Pratt Post Kewanee Illinois praises Foley Kidney Pills for relieving his backache kidney pains and painful bladder misery after two months of use. He says he is now free from discomfort and has recommended the remedy to friends and comrades.
Real estate transfers listed for Lawrence include a warranty deed from Hattie Davis Cline and husband to Mrs. H E Pilkenton for a parcel at the northwest corner of Ohio and Hancock Streets. Also listed are claim deeds transferring small lots on Penn Street to George W Harris from Anna L Evinger et al and from John L Harris and wife et al, each for $1.00, detailing Lot 156 and portions of Jot 154 Penn Street.
The cost of living rises, yet Foley's Honey and Tar remains a top remedy for coughs colds croup and throat chest ailments. The yellow package shows its enduring curative qualities and affordability, with P Barber listed as a source or distributor.
Proposals for brick paving concrete and pipe sewers are invited by the City Clerk of Lawrence Kansas bids due 5 pm June 6 1910. Work includes Alabama street paving sewer projects in West Lawrence and Lane Place with quantities for brick paving concrete foundations and storm sewers plus required checks and specifications at the city office.
London reports Lieut Boyd Alexander, noted explorer, killed near Wadai in French Congo. Foreign Office confirms the bare fact with no further details yet. Public notices advertise eczema remedies Zemo and Foley's Kidney Remedy sold by O. P. Barber & Son with promotional claims and health claims.
An odd fragmentary column promotes Castor oil style remedies and Electric Bitters for women. It mentions a child in danger in Pittsburgh and quotes Mrs. George B. Davis praising a baby cure, then extols Bitters for female ailments with a price 50 cents to 1 dollar and a free trial bottle, guaranteed by O. P. Barber & Sun.
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.