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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1891
Page
4
A fragment quotes the New-York Dry Goods Economist and references McKinley era commerce. It notes prices did not fall, hints at irony, and critiques protectionist logic while discussing cotton and industry organs. The passage alludes to 1800s market debates and price comparisons without clear dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a market report detailing crop shortages and modest demand during a referenced period in 1890 to 1891. The text hints at prices or monetary figures and market conditions but is garbled and lacks clear specifics.
In Ohio and nationwide the tariff issue dominates campaign rhetoric as Republicans defend the McKinley tariff and Democrats press for reform. The piece critiques protective duties, cites Aldrich and Mahone, and highlights pension rolls and veteran claims shaping public spending and voter sentiment.
General Green B Raum commissioner of pensions estimates 1 208 7 soldiers of the union living and 1 004 658 killed in battle or died since the war The figures include 2 919 365 men armed in northern armies and a yearly count of male military age The read text is fragmented and inconsistent but presents casualty and population estimates from his pension statistics report
The article compares railroads in the United States, England, and Germany using per mile and per ton figures. It notes American laborers receive higher wages because they do more work and are valued higher, with 69 million consumers in the United States and a claim about producer legislation guiding policy.
A letter quotes the Beacon urging mutual demoncratic unity against a common foe and notes distrustful talk from a democrat who prefers any ticket if it helps defeat the coalition. The Great Bend Democrat criticizes pro prohibition fans and cites Atchison where liquor sales fund city expenses via fines and licenses.
A portrait of Howqua, famed as China's richest merchant a half century ago, draws notice in the chamber of commerce rooms. The painting, presented to A. A. Lay who knew the subject, captures him in a rich robe with jeweled features. Estimates of Howqua’s wealth range widely from 20 million to 800 million dollars, reflecting the era's intrigue among New York merchants.
A health note from Hall's Journal of Health discusses a stutter cure by slight physical actions during speech. The piece mentions the National Guard eligibility in California and raises wage protection questions between the U S and England. Local notices advertise Leonard's Lead cigars and Jefferson County land sale with pricing and contact hints.
Lawrence Business College has been purchased by new owners who also run Atchison Business College in Atchison Kansas. The school offers courses in business shorthand typewriting penmanship and English using Graham and Scott Browns shorthand and Caligraph Remington and Smith Premier typewriters. Improvements include more windows heating and updated rooms. An inter-collegiate correspondence program with Atchison will strengthen bookkeeping and business practice. A free illustrated catalogue is available and inquiries are welcome at the Lawrence National Bank Building corner Massachusetts and Winthrop streets or by addressed mail to Cooksop & Sa07H, Proprietors.
Opened today a selection of Wool or Goods for fall wear priced at 25 50 75 one dollar and one dollar twenty five. The Quality Style and Low Prices will interest buyers.
In our Carpet department we showcase quality patterns with linens towels and table linens priced as low as 5c to 35c. Special values include American made bath towels and fabric goods amid a partial import stock and McKinley bill note. Our staff invites you to view these bargains today.
Ex mayor Vaughan of Omaha, visiting Chicago, received a letter from Frederick Douglass urging pension for freedmen. The correspondence cites Representative Connell of Nebraska and discusses the moral duty and practical steps toward pensions and redressing 20 years of labor under bondage.
An old advert highlights bargains at a shoe store with All Summer Goods at Cost. It mentions A. J. Griffin and promotes very low prices and tried deals around coal and Blue Bridge.
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