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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1890
Page
2
City and county items fill the page. Hesper seeks a blacksmith as the district court adjourns again to March 27. Numerous locals renew subscriptions, marriages, moves, and civic notes appear, including a divorce granted, new operators at the depot, and business changes around Willow Springs, Lecompton, and nearby towns.
The Douglas County Farmers Institute met at the courthouse to discuss a proposed fixed wheat price and a plan to market wheat in smaller quantities to boost prices. J M Shepherd read a paper on beef cattle profits, noting historical rail and market forces and predicting future gaps, while committee members were named to report back.
Auction notice lists 60 mares and mules to be sold for shipping purposes at Donnelly Bros. stable in Lawrence Kansas on Friday and Saturday March 7 and 8 1890. J H Lamasney organizer.
The discussion centers on breed choices for efficiency and hardiness, with emphasis on horned versus hornless cattle and the Jersey and Short horn merits. It covers U.S. cattle growth from 1830 to 1888, shifting markets, and the push for freer trade with nations like Canada and Mexico to relieve farmer distress, plus debates on corn feeding and optimal fattening ages.
The meeting debated feeding two year old steers versus three year olds, favoring the younger in profit. Dr. Newman spoke on Nutritive foods for the human race, analyzing sugars and starches in common grains and warning about cottonseed oil in foods. A Mancroft Club event featured Colonel H L Moore praising Bacon and Shakespeare in a Lawrence setting, while local comment urged slower sewer projects and questioned liquor licenses.
To The Front announces the largest wash fabrics display in the state with Ameri can and French Latines American Scotc h and French G inghams Latines and dress ginghams at low prices. A grand clearance of carpet remnants goes out at low prices to make room for new goods. The store pledges the lowest prices on reliable goods and solicits patronage.
In Lawrence the Douglas county Alliance met well and a city printing fight is ongoing. Kate Frederickson married in Topeka while Miss Rose Gresa and Leonard Ica wed in Kanwaka township. Father Ennis will address the Horticultural Society on Italian farming and horticulture. Coal merchants Griffin and Bruce advertise Blue Bridge coal at low prices.
Fast Black Hosiery promises guaranteed wear resistant to cracking and staining for ladies misses and children. A free card of Fast Black Darning Cotton with every pair. All qualities of Smith & Angell's Fast Black Hose now in stock as the best wearing hose in the world.
A. D. Weaver and Brice & Son advertise their coal offerings emphasizing the best quality of all grades and a constant on hand supply to meet customer needs.
The Topeka Weekly Capital will enlarge from eight to twelve pages starting January 2, 1890 and strengthen all features. The Gazette and The Topeka Weekly Capital offer one year together for 31.50 in advance. Every Kansas man should have his local paper and a paper from the state capital.
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