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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1909
Page
2
A Lawrence column recounts reactions to the Cook controversy, notes Kansas sentiment aligning with Dr Cook's supporters, and recalls local figures like William Deford and Warren Foster. It covers editorials on reform, Hearst alliances, and the impact of advertising and public opinion on politics.
The November issue showcases Daughters of the Poor by Kibbe Turner and The Medical Mystery of Today by Marian Eismilion Carter. It includes Psychology and the Market by Higa Munsterberg, notes on New Drama and Theaters, and War coverage by Maberly-Oppler. Esther Shackleton’s South Pole dash story closes the issue.
Lt George A. Lee secures dogs from H G Strumpfer to aid the pursuit of burglars in the West Side suburb. Jesse James is a massive bloodhound bred for courage, while Nick Carter, trained in juvenile literature, also proves sagacious. Chief Lee expects the canines to assist in tracking criminals in Northern Indiana sand dunes. Dean's Ointment advertised for rheum and skin irritation.
A paraphrase of Isaiah chapter sixty describing nations bringing gold and incense to Zion, the Lord's glory arising on Jerusalem, gates open endlessly, and a future of righteousness, salvation, and everlasting light for the people. The text emphasizes Gentile homage and the sanctification of the holy place.
In Washington this week a plan proposes educating Chinese youths in the United States under the Boxer Indemnity Fund. Forty students would come initially, about four hundred total over time, with a preparatory school in Peking to select candidates. The program aims to send educated Chinese to civil service roles back home after four years. Also noted are medical advertisements for DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills.
One hundred dollar reward offered for catarrh cures not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co praised by WALDING KINNAN MARVIN as trustworthy and able to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally through bloodstream. testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle. sold by local druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Mount Union students hazed a freshman, stripping him and shaving his head with horse clippers, then wrapping him in leaves and forcing a shivering walk to his room. The incident involved upperclassmen and prompted questions about campus discipline and student behavior.
Ben Tears, 27, accused of stealing a revolver and opera glasses from the Hobbs home to fund his education at a Chicago high school. He had been employed at the Shepard residence. police say he planned to sell the items to pay his fare and buy books. Lois testified he came to Chicago two years ago from Juliet, Illinois, and has worked to support his mother. Municipal Judge Stewart ordered a chastenment plan, eight days’ detention, and repayment efforts.
A dense, garbled OCR page fragment includes testimonials, product pitches, fraternity lore, a Sunday meat ban pledge from Lawrence Kansas vendors, political and social commentary, and miscellaneous ads. It mentions DeWitt's pills, Witch Hazel Salve, and labor/telephone ads, with scattered names and places.
Fine tailor made clothes attract best dressers as Frank Koch showcases ready to wear suits overcoats and waistcoats at 727 Mass Street. Froebel Kindergarten starts September 1 at 1318 Tennessee with appointments by Bell 2097. Hours are 9 to 11 45 a m and 1 30 to 3 45 p m. Many women dye to hide gray hair.
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.