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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
2
Garbled items mention Mrs Samuel Stanley Compton and Hite wills, veterans encampment, a college graduation, special agent appointment for A B T and S, plumbing and heating contracts, Lawrence and Marion notes, World’s Fair reference, Judge Innes, Miss Annie and a birthday, and ongoing local news. The text preserves names, places, and scattered events but is heavily corrupted.
Transformation from winter to summer is under way and INNES promotes sunny weather ready to satisfy customers. The Dry Goods and Carpets department offers the latest styles and the largest stock at the lowest prices. A second New York and Boston purchase is in stock, with deals considered the closest prices of the year. Customers are urged to wait for what INNES can offer before buying.
Innes reports carpets inch higher while sales resist. A light rain fell yesterday morning. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Eli Beard of Overbrook. Tra Brows seeks city street commissioner. Mex Mitchell welcomes a fine girl baby at home.
Douglas County Farmers Institute slated for next Saturday has been postponed to Saturday June 6 at the courthouse. Clergy, civic leaders and local officials note the change as plans shift for commencements and upcoming travel.
Dennis and Ed, Martindale, report local grocer J M Jones selling goods at lower prices than any shop in the city. The note highlights bargain lines and a competitive stance for residents seeking savings.
The article notes Mr Simpson and followers winning support among New England voters, challenging press dismissal. It cites Boston Advertiser skepticism but recognizes the Alliance as a serious political factor influencing Congress debates and future legislation. The Concord event shows Alliance leaders as capable and influential beyond mere rhetoric.
Captain C A Power of Terra Hante discusses a May 19 Cincinnati conference to unite independent reform forces ahead of next year’s national convention. The event invites reform and labor press, with no candidate nominations, and features speeches by noted reform leaders.
The Mississippian resignation accepted by the committee ends with a formal understanding. Executive committee members differ only on reference to a matter, as editors of the id id committee express a single opinion.
A local store slashes prices on dress goods linens and undergarments to clear excess stock. Te shouldering discounts reach 16 to 25 percent with items including bleached muslin prints ginghams hosiery underwear corsets and lace trims listed at deep cuts to entice early purchases and future layaways.
A local ad notes large stock of tapestries and fabrics from Brussels, with all wool and cotton blends offered at low prices. It promises a broad range of goods including china patterns and pet items, inviting patrons to shop now.
Mrs Mary Lease of Kumusus addressed a large Kansas audience at Music Hall in warm support of the Alliances. She attacked the two old parties, praised the Alliance, and denounced John J Ingalls and party leaders with sharp epigrams and stories.
At the Vendomy theatre last night Aunté Abbott astonished an audience of intelligent fans with a two hour performance. She displayed remarkable physical power lifting seven stockings and a thousand pounds of force without faltering, drawing gasps as she exercised facial muscles and shown strength, ending with a final display that stunned the crowd. The event occurred on Saturday night May 2 according to Daily American Nashville Tennessee.
Four performances of a Midsummer Night's Dream boosted the University athletic fund with receipts totaling about 300. Col McCook contributed 1500 last summer and this year added 31000 more, offering to double the net from the play. Griffin advertises Blue Bridge shaft coal at low prices.
Local notes report Henry Lewis arrested on complaint of Mary Lewis for allegedly stealing clothing. E D Bryan builds a residence on Tennessee street with EF BB Schneider handling the construction. A job ad seeks light housework help at Miss. Street address. A district court case concerns Geo L Etdermiller’s rights of majority. A marriage license issued to Chas A Davidson and Margre 1 Spurgene.
A collage of notices mentions a tobacco price, mentions Prof. Marsh and Prof. Canfield for commencement honors, and notes a fire Ridge trip. It announces a free supplement giveaway with a new John Strange Winter novel and urges readers to get the next Gazette.
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