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Employment notice inviting applications with full address and state details to ensure rapid reply.
14 Aug 1890
Page 1
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1890
Page
1
Employment notice inviting applications with full address and state details to ensure rapid reply.
J B Staers from Heber Cleburne County Arkansas writes of good crop prospects and a late spring delaying growth. He notes a silver vein near a spring on Hayworth's claim, ore sent for assay, and potential rushes if rich. He describes political canvassing with free dinners, alliances, and rival party dynamics, plus local business notes.
The article argues for expanding sheep farming in Kansas, claiming high potential profits from feed on waste land and the state’s favorable climate. It compares Kansas to Britain, cites Prof. Sanborn on fodder use, and urges replacing big farming groups with widespread sheep on farms to boost cash flow and reduce mortgage burdens.
Miltoy W Reynolds known as Nickla Lird and a former Oklahoma congressman dies at home in Eustenp Oklahoma at eight o clock Saturday night from nervous prostration after a hot campaign. He leaves two daughters and a wife, Sallie Galloway Reynolds, and had a long career as a newspaper editor in Michigan Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. The Edmond Sun and Edmond Herald were among his earlier openings and edits. He was active in educational and public improvements and served in the Oklahoma House. his death follows a life in journalism and public service.
The article blends opinions on temperance, politics, and Congress with digs at prohibition factions. It notes sentiment against temperance zeal, mentions Gov Harrison and Blaine, and comments on the road square praise in the Kansas City Times. George M Langdon receives an original pension and John Kirby’s widow’s pension is noted.
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