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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1883
Page
1
A historical analysis explains money as a social instrument created by mutual agreement rather than nature. It contrasts absolute and conditional money, discusses legal tender, and argues that money emerges from the consent of a community or nation to facilitate exchange and commerce.
Correspondent describes a trip from Lawrence to Pueblo and on to Colorado Springs. Details include Pueblo’s mills and adobe homes, irrigation, and the Pueblo Smelting and Refining works, plus views of the Sangre de Cristo range Cheyenne canyons and Garden of the Gods. mentions Colorado College and state asylums, and notes tourists can spend weeks exploring the area.
A correspondent extols Colorado Springs area attractions from Manitou to Pike's Peak, noting massive sandstone portals, evening green vistas, Rainbow Falls, Cave of the Winds with many rooms, and scenic trails. He recalls Indians using healing springs and urges visitors to collect souvenirs before leaving.
The piece attacks the Republican Party as a sham, accusing it of abandoning principle for power. It argues donations to syndicates, land privatization favors, and taxes on goods, bonds, and agriculture benefit elites while harming common people. It condemns impeached presidents and calls GOP control usurpation.
Steam users are informed that Paul Ulrickson at 68 Massachusetts Street keeps a full stock of leather and rubber belting hard rubber suction hose and the "Unique" Independent steam pump. He also offers engine trimmings and boiler repairs including flue work at reasonable rates and invites visits.
Test of the Light Draught Sulky plow with Fairbanks Stan Draft scales and a 16 inch John Deere Walilow. Trial at William Russell farm six miles south of Lawrence Willow Springs township. Results compare furrow width depth and draft with sulky attached. Includes personnel and advertising notices for harness and shepherd pups for sale and Hunt's special offer.
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