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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1887
Page
2
Local page notes the upcoming performances of Skipped by the Light of the Moon at the opera house next week. It highlights other town happenings including fairs at Bismarck Grove, arrivals and moves of residents, and community events such as a Catholic fair and parades.
W W Stewart defends his G A R post membership and rebukes threats of court martial and public stigma. He accuses Post leaders of tyranny and demands due process under post rules while asserting he will answer charges upon return home. Comrade L F Green supports charter member status and criticizes the post's handling of objections.
The notice promotes a larger stock of dress goods with bargains at A D Weaver during the fair next week. It also mentions Shane the photographer visiting the fair, a carload of Mediterranean Hybrid Wheat for seed, and a Battle of Gettysburg display at Shane's gallery. It notes C Wicks visiting the store while recovering and John Green of Worden losing a valuable horse to hydrophobia.
The store of Geo Innes draws crowds all day as clerks struggle for air. The article boasts unmatched dry goods and carpets, top quality, and prices so low they appeal to the most fastidious buyers.
Fall wraps and shawls are now on display at A. D. Weaver's. A wide selection with prices and goods aimed to please shoppers.
The list outlines premium prizes secured by the fair management from B S W Henderson Lawrence Kansas and others. Awards cover best team on farm wagons best lady rider best gentleman rider most graceful boy rider colt sired by Lord Beaconsfield and Old Style shire horse service along with numerous prizes in vegetables seeds fruit and bread categories awarded by local merchants banks and nurseries in Lawrence Topeka and Douglas County Kansas with conditions on entry and delivery of premium items after the fair.
The store proclaims continued very low prices for the past week and urges customers to buy a family ticket to the Bismarck Fair for daily admission. Tickets priced at 93.00 include entry for all days and vehicle.
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