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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a fast remedy for colds and catarrh. It promises instant relief as two small dabs in the nostrils soothe swollen mucous membranes, clear air passages, and ease breathing, with no lingering congestion or headaches. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for the small bottle.
Samuel McRoberts, a 1891 Baker University graduate and New York bank official, donated 10000 to his alma mater Baldwin Kansas. He served as a colonel in the ordnance department in World War I, was stationed in France, and was promoted to brigadier general. The French government awarded him the Legion of Honor.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle laxative cure for liver and bowel issues. It claims to relieve biliousness headaches constipation and unpleasant breath with a nightly dose, contrasting with harsher salts oils calomel or strong pills.
Officials report a flood of letters seeking grants from a fifty million franc fund to aid families with nine or more children. A mother boasting twenty children leads claims, and over ten thousand letters have arrived. the policy uses family size as a criterion, amid debate on France’s population situation.
A farmer with 600 chickens describes severe illness limiting work until Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was recommended. After using the remedy, health improved enough to resume all duties. Testimony from Mrs Alters and others notes relief and urges readers to seek the company’s guidance.
An Evansville group of German-descended citizens forms to aid Germany, provoking a counter-movement by World War veterans who insist they are true Americans. The meeting, conducted in German, cites Jane Addams’s letter as the appeal behind the fund, while veterans question the motive and note the fundraising is difficult with scarce stock and rising demand. Noble Johnson and others challenge the effort, arguing Germans are better fed and clothed, and veterans who fought in the trenches should not stand for it. The item references Singer Co. stock shortages and a Mass. Avenue address.
A historic newspaper note states Dr Doran, a specialist with nearly a quarter century of experience, avoids using the knife and will provide a free consultation. The announcement emphasizes thorough experience and a nonoperative approach.
On Monday November 3 at Eldridge Hotel Dr Deran a Kansas licensed medical doctor offers free consultations and exams during a traveling campaign. He promotes non surgical treatment, claims success in stomach liver and nerve ailments, and asks married women to bring husbands and children with parents to the Boston Block address in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Paris October 29 Deputy Emmanuel Tromsse branded what he called an orgy of gasoline among ministers. He tabulated each minister's automobiles, noting four or five cars for some, while Premier Clemenceau’s vehicle drew no comment despite his battered car being well known. The rest of the text shifts to a note on a mineral called lata discovered in South America and an advertisement for Foley’s Honey and Tar cough syrup.
In English classes contest rounds open with ten topics chosen by teachers. Semi finals Thursday with a Friday final during assembly and prizes of one, two, and three dollars for top three. Oral reading contests Thursday. numerous student names listed for dancing and clubs. Also reports on Girls Glee Club, basketball plans, and Hallowe'en program. In Washington the International Labor Conference opens. Ray Chapman to wed Kathleen Daly.
Local entertainment notes announce Comedy Club Vaudeville at Vaude Ville on Monday evening. Lem Gordon Saunders, former AWE member, will perform with improvised instruments and comic routines assisted by Sigma Thi fraternity member and Varsity player. Philin Hayes and Part Friend contribute musical and comic acts. Curtain rises at 8:10, ushers requested to enforce timely entry. Ice cream by Wiedemann’s. advance notice hints at novelty acts and light entertainment.
Historical listing of names for a class under the Scottish Rites procession includes candidates from multiple towns such as Pittsburg Chanute Leavenworth and Leavenworth. Names listed cover Weyer Worcester Sker Stuart Willis Welspra and others, detailing potential members.
A fragmented passage discusses the difficulty of weighing pros and cons while avoiding confusion. It suggests that deliberate reasoning may lead to certainty through a cautious, almost automatic approach. The text hints at saving time and effort by relying on a steady, internal method rather than shifting between options constantly.
An advertisement-style notice touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil known as Snake Oil, promising rapid relief for rheumatism sprains colds and influenza. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Sarah Mitchell and Mr. Henry Atwell and claims widespread demand with money back satisfaction.
Advert follows claims that FAMO stimulates hair growth four to six inches and eases combing on children. It warns dandruff or seborrhea threatens scalp health and asserts FAMO clears dandruff bacilli for fluffy, beautiful hair. Bottles priced 35 cents and $1 with refunds offered.
A garbled passage discusses storms with references to lightning and thunder. It mentions forces of atmospheric discharge and rapid heating causing violent expansion along a path, describing the deep compression wave as the sound of lightning. The text presents a fragmentary scientific or descriptive note on electrical phenomena in the atmosphere.
An old advertisement urges readers to visit their druggist and buy Tin King’s New Discovery to treat colds, coughs, flu, and creap. It claims the product relieves symptoms quickly for both children and adults and is available in 60 cent and 1.20 bottles.
Fragmentary note mentions Ted Nelson in Lawrence with relatives and a reference to Chicago. Details are unclear but imply a personal or social connection and a possible yesterday event involving Nelson and passage to Wilmington.
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.