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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1891
Page
3
A long local column covers weather impacts and community updates from Burnett and nearby towns. Notes include injuries from a fall, a broken finger from a ball game, school and Sabbath activities, road and railroad changes, threshing, and farm improvements. References to residents visiting, church events, and various household and agricultural happenings.
In Indianapolis July 13 ex governor Gray rejected rumors of a Hill and Gray presidential ticket. He said he has no agents and is not a candidate for vice presidency or any second place. A New York dispatch claimed his support as Indiana delegates were instructed for him, but Gray insisted he seeks no partnership and remains unaffiliated.
Ackey School District report mentions Wilson working for his uncle and H ma Breese taking music lessons amid a preached sermon. The readable fragments indicate a local school scene and community activities in Leavenworth County.
The National Democrat of Washington has suspended due to non-support. The paper did good work, but no word has come from the publisher about subscriber actions. Many county subscribers had sent in payments via this office.
Local ads urge buyers to shop summer goods with low prices at L. C. McIntire and THOS. Write. County Commissioners report road petition approvals in Clinton and Marion with damages awarded and viewers appointed. Pro bate treasury examined. bills totaling about $13,000 allowed.
The notice advertises a promotion where subscribers receive one novel every month, with each reader getting a year’s worth of novels as a gift. It highlights ongoing distribution to every subscribing member.
A brisk sale begins today featuring French Latines 15c and 12%c, American Latines 7%c, and 5c prints. Fine Brown Sheeting and Bleached Muslin items priced low as part of a wide apparel and linens spread. The ad promotes fast service, and invites readers to join a Migésummer Frolic at the store.
Hon. John Speer returns from a state tour and reports crop prospects across Kansas and into Colorado. Excessive wet weather damaged bottoms along rivers from Kansas City to Emporia, but drought elsewhere offered better conditions west of Emporia. Western Kansas shows ample wheat oats and barley, while corn is smaller. alfalfa becomes a major feed crop and stock fattening shift emerges as farmers test alfalfa as a corn substitute from Arkansas Valley to Rocky Ford.
Advertisement notes Leonard's Leader the best 5c cigar in the city available from dealers. Announces HL. Riper Haacan novel to subscribers of the Gazette, given away soon.
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