16 Oct 1890
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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1890
Page
1
Russety and Mettcatr advertise as willing lenders noting interest is set by security value and no home exchange costs. They claim to lend with flexible terms, inviting inquiries and quoting satisfaction from former customers. The offer cites the Merchants' National Bank Building rear as their location.
The Leis Drug Co has obtained the agency for Sherwin Williams pure mixed paints. The paint is claimed superior to any other on the market and presented as a leading option for consumers.
A second paper argues that strong protection for wool and American textiles under a tariff safeguards the farmer and national economy. It cites Will iam Lawrence and Porter's census calculations to claim free trade would destroy wool production, jobs, and land value, costing over a billion dollars annually. The piece urges continued tariff support and domestic cotton clothes. It notes pensions and staffing moves in Lawrence, and hires at a local firm.
A fragmented reminiscence portrays Abraham Lincoln as deeply sympathetic and sad in his later years, with tales of family grief and public reverence. Anecdotes mention his tears at his daughter’s death, his sorrow during storms, and neighbors recalling his quiet, compassionate nature amid hardship.
The Republican convention met Saturday to nominate a candidate for re electing Senator Ingalls. Dr Simons was chosen as a convention leader. Resolutions praised Ingalls as a friend of working people and American industry. The body urged voting for Ingalls in the state legislature and adopted Crawford County nomination rules. Oliver Butler was renominated for county commissioner in the afternoon session.
The Tin Soldier at the Capital Theatre drew laughter and applause last night as the cast delivered natural, humorous performances. The show proved strong where acting felt genuine, with big laughs and smooth pacing.
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