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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1891
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes from Palmyra Texas Fair and Goods House reveal scattered references to announcements and listings. The readable phrases mention The Fair and Palmyra town in Texas and hint at inventory or goods announcements.
A murky reminiscence outlines tariff policy shifts from 1850 to 1880, contrasting low versus high tariffs, property trends, and crime rates. It notes a Board of Health assertion about personal health benefits from its existence, and mentions Mr. Wood Stevens and a release from jail amid legislative sessions.
A community benefit event titled Spring Parasols and Sunwear aims to raise funds for local services. Organizers plan a fair with vendor booths, a fashion showcase, and a charity auction featuring donated items from area businesses.
Mrs T W Roach married in Garden City in 1887 when she was fourteen. Roach a real estate broker collapsed in the boom and the couple later settled in Lawrence after living with his parents in Mount Leavenworth county. They had two children who died. The wife suffered severe abuse and Roach was jailed for six months and ordered to keep the peace. Alliance public lecture by Captain L H Gest of Valley Falls will address Leavenworth county locations on April 16, 18 and 20 with Piha alliance features discussed.
This spring Geo Holling the practical tailor will offer all wool travel suits for five dollars and six cents, promising better value than rivals. The ad notes options to order cheaper clothing from Wilamaker of Philadelphia.
A fragmented note lists a yearlong subscription offer for novels under the banner Our Novels in Wourn with emphasis on a single-year term and promotional phrasing. The readable portion hints at a publishing or book club arrangement.
Readers see new advertisements this week beyond the classifieds area. Listings include Steinberg Bros Clothing, H Hunsicker Boots and Shoes, Smith Stallions, W A Marshall Stallions, Jas Se Aggs Central Hotel, C J Eriksen Second Hand Goods, C S Duncan News Stand, and other displays in the local columns.
The writer muses on Easter as a sacred, festive day and contrasts true pleasure with vanity and noise. They urge burying wickedness and wearing hope and charity, urging simple goodwill toward all. Signed by Banton Bipcoon in Lapeer, April 8, 1891.
George Innes of Lawrence Kansas with twenty years in trade says Kansas and Topeka stand to gain from a bumper wheat crop, predicting sixty million bushels over the largest prior yield. He is held in esteem both locally and statewide and speaks of potential gubernatorial service. The report notes his optimism and public regard.
A prohibition convention is scheduled in Douglas county at the Court House in Lawrence on Wednesday April 22 at 2 o clock pm. The Prohibition club will also meet Thursday evening at O Potter's on Tennessee Street at 730.
Announcement states Jones Tobacco House will publish a complete novel as a free monthly supplement for subscribers. The January issue introduces a new novelty in journalism, with three novels already issued, offsetting higher expenses but pleasing readers.
Jones' store advertises granulated sugar available in nineteen pounds for a dollar.
Lowe returns with five greyhounds all winning at the Lawrence show. Four bitches place first in their class and Sir Neveratill takes the dogs class. Neverstill also earns the special silver medal for best greyhound, beating Gem of the Season, the champion with numerous firsts from England. Lowe collects multiple open class prizes and kennel honors.
An OCR read mentions buying good oranges at 20 cents a dozen from Jones. A barn owned by Col. W. A. Harris at Linwood burned Friday night with loss of hay grain and several horses. The line notes a fountain for South Park costing $370 and advertises Woodward Mixer paint. It references Ay Smith and his stallions in this week's Gazette.
The Bismarck School in Lawrence Kansas closed its seven months term last Wednesday with a grand entertainment. Many district children attended along with reinforcements from miles around. The program opened with a junior class singing, followed by recitations. The closing scene staged by the Bismarck dramatic club depicted John Smith's courtship and Bob Schachmercrecher's marriage in four parts. The event marked the first schoolroom literary evening in six years.
For good Lump Coal prices, expressed in cash terms, the brief note outlines pricing or purchasing guidance. The fragmentary text mentions economic terms and a focus on cash payments, but lacks clear context or complete details.
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