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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1891
Page
5
A fragmentary report denounces alleged extravagance and corrupt influence in government. It warns that the people must defend justice and public integrity against a wealth‑driven political faction. The text cites taxation, tariffs, and misused funds as evidence, urging vigilance.
A stream of portraits lists Henry Beecher Emerson Brooks Earl Granville and other prominent men. It notes Gould and Curry mine owner Alva Gould peddling fruit, Canadian premier Macdonald, J. W. Arkell, and Senator Chandler among colorful sketches. Also mentions Colgate, Stanley, Southmayd, Pence, Knox, and James Cunningham Batchelor as notable figures with brief traits.
For sale is an eight room new house in splendid condition located in a prime Lawrence district. The owner, a resident, must sell at once at a sacrifice. A rare bargain for quick buyers. Apply to Greason and Whitman.
An old advertisement claims Swarner’s Ointment relieves itching and bleeding, heals ulcerations, and removes tumors in most cases. It lists druggists and mail orders for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia, and mentions A J Griffin selling Blue Bridge coal at low prices.
An old physician claims to have received a vegetable remedy from an East India missionary that purportedly cures consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and tongue affections as well as nervous debility and other nervous complaints with thousands of cases tested. He will mail the recipe free in German French or English with full directions upon request to Rochester New York. Agents sought for a building and loan association serving several counties. Scott E. Price 1905 Mass St Lawrence.
A reminiscence of travel by the Santa Fe line through Oregon and Idaho to the Rocky Mountains. It highlights a scenic journey past Pike's Peak in a broad gauge palace sleeper. Geo C Bailey in Lawrence offers tickets and reservations.
Seamless sex worth 10¢ for 5c Outing shirts 35c for 19c Black sateen shirts 81.00 for 4c Gauze underwear 35c for 13c Summer merino underwear 50c for 24c Good suit of clothes 5.00 for 3.19 Worsted suit 5 for 2.99 Overalls 50c for 33c Children’s suits 1.50 for 9c Boys wool suits 4.50 for 2.69 Jeans pants 1.50 for 0.73 Worsted pants 85.00 for 2.95 Rolled gold collar buttons 0.25 for 0.04 Rolled gold cuff buttons 0.50 for 0.19
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