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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1930
Page
4
An abridged newspaper fragment discusses Prohibition era politics with mentions of Senator Borah, Democratic leaders, and fiscal caution. It references college and state politics, Teapot Dome, tax refunds, and cooperation between parties, in a period tone reflecting policy tensions and legislative goals.
A brief note discusses enthusiasm supplanting solid knowledge of constitutional limits. It contrasts passion with clear constitutional understanding and calls for measured, informed debate. Local voices weigh on the proper boundaries of government powers and civic duties.
Old Home Town reports trains six to ten hours late due to snow banks to the east. Cold waves dominate. temperatures ranged from ten degrees above zero at morning to near freezing later. Wiedemann's remains Santa Claus headquarters and toy stand. city library may close until end of week due to illness. Mrs James White's sister, Miss Sarah Chrow of Alexandria, visiting for an extended stay.
Mrs Louise Hult crippled by rheumatism for over twenty years grows worse at home 222 Rhode Island street. Mrs Benedict hosts a veteran church event with a run and music as older members meet newcomers. The Wallace McGrath family will move from 910 Tennessee street to the Dinsmore occupied house. Miss Minnie celebrated birthday with surprise party from North Lawrence.
Mrs A J O Reilly of New Orleans and Mrs A D Weaver were injured in the South Pacific game. The report notes a right knee injury and that he recovered enough to attend a church event. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Dewey Benandar on November 36 at Simmons.
A garbled OCR jumble covers diverse items from royalty to stamps and unrest. References include a king in Arabia, Warren G. Harding imagery, a Romania figure, Nagoya festival, and unemployment relief in Glen Cove, with scattered notes on taxes, tours, and civic actions.
The article discusses 19th and early 20th century eugenics debates, contrasting proponents of selective mating with opponents who defend natural selection and human emotion. It notes concerns about hereditary defects and how science has shown certain conditions run in families, listing examples and emphasizing risks of genetic transmission and disease predispositions.
A jumble of Associated Press items notes Washington officials’ concerns over a possible European war pulling the United States into conflict. Reports describe rail accidents, sword fights in Europe, and limited progress on barbed outreach while peacetime fears rise and discussions of mining discoveries continue amid farm news in Virginia and Maryland.
In a village saga, David Frost and his wife Fanny face poverty and pressure as money troubles strain marriage and family loyalties. Sheila is born to Fanny and David while Amelia marries Clark Smith, and secrets of love and loyalty complicate their struggle for independence.
Clark Smith, a Washington patent lawyer, faces a tangle of loyalties and secrets as Amelia’s schemes collide with Fanny and David. Tensions rise over bridal bills and expectations as misread signals strain trust within the household.
John and Peggy meet Blowy, a wind friend from the Little Black Clock tales. He explains his windy family, the Breezes and the Puffs, and his love of movement and energy. The children are swept along as Blowy speaks of keeping things lively and untidy.
Kansas briefs mention Clyde M Reed Jr appointed to a post vacated by Brig Gen W, with retirement noted in Omaha. Capt J F Lucey of Hoover committee travels from Kansas City to Topeka for expected duties amid ongoing agency activity.
Albert mileage Sanday hosts guest at Henry Mathia home in Belleview. Otto Rosenau family from Eudora visited Ervin Kanzig and son Jimmie. Alonzo Ambler and Mildred Louise enjoyed Friday supper with William Edelbrock and children of Eudora.
On Sunday November 9 a happy family reunion gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Welliver’s Valley Grove home. Attendees included Walter Welliver of Denver, P. P. Hall of Kansas City, E. H. Francis of Mount Washington, C. N. Welliver of Kansas City, friend Andrew Panatier of Lawrence, and Winifred Thirty with Arlo, plus Wesley Ward and Chester families from Chester.
A popular hair product advertises that Danderine dissolves the crust of dandruff quickly, soothing irritated scalps and making hair soft and lustrous. It claims the crust melts away, restoring thick vibrant hair and preventing grayness and baldness, with a 35 cent sample bottle offered.
Sexithove and pen of Wellman call Mr Berry five BM. Dyer and George Chinn of Kansas City spent Armistice Deeth at the home, then returned to the city. Octave Ford and Marvin Stewart were Monday evening visitors at Leonard Tarr’s home in Hound Grove.
Mr and Mrs Fred Heck and family of Midland spent last Sunday at Mary Wulfkuble and Harvey Wulfkuble home. Mrs Gus Hildenbrand of Kempton spent one day last week at Charles Nichols home helping care for their mother. Duan Kraft spent last Sunday with Ralph and Clifford Houk. Mr and Mrs Wm Murphy were Topeka visitors Monday. Mrs dire Allipaster go was a visitor at e QO dings home Friday afternoon.
A vintage ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a versatile remedy for feverish children and stomach discomfort. It outlines dosing ideas, suggests using a spoonful of food or water with medicine, and claims long use by doctors. The notice invites readers to request a free booklet from The Phillips Co. in New York. An emphasis on ease of administration and palatability is noted.
Patient testimonial from Dodge City Kansas praising Gly-Cas for curing long standing stomach upset and neuritis after years of stimulant laxatives. Claims improved digestion, relieved pain, and restored health. notes Gly-Cas sold at Round Corner Drug Store in Lawrence and other leading drug stores.
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.