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Newspaper
Lawrence Gazette
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
5
Incomplete OCR fragment references names and entities such as Bauma cedas, Dr Goodyear, Memphis, The Fire at The Dalles, and a pledge of one hundred dollars per case. Details are unclear but indicate a public attention period and a binding payment promise.
The Reichsgesetzblatt reports Germany will admit American pork with official certificates of inspection. Secretary Rusk confirmed lifting the embargo and seeks to extend market access for corn as Germany substitutes rye. Col. G. F. Murephy heads the diplomatic push from Europe.
A New York prohibition convention in Albany completed its second day with a platform upholding national norms, denouncing high license, and urging a prohibitory amendment. It backs a non partisan tariff commission and a fiscally balanced import duty plan. Nominees for state offices include J. W. Bruce governor, George W Alleck lieutenant governor, W E Booth secretary of state, F J Crawford state treasurer, W W Smith comptroller, HP Vorkes state engineer, S E Crossex attorney general. The ticket was unanimously chosen.
An 19th century ad promotes Swayne’s Ointment for piles with itching and bleeding, claiming tumor formation may be halted and healing achieved, offered by Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia for 50 cents plus mail order from Area 3. Also an ad touts Buggy Paint with vanish glass for spring wagon or buggy.
The Gazette offers a limited period sale at one dollar a year to increase circulation. The offer applies to subscribers who pay arrearages, appealing to families in Douglas county who prefer the Gazette as their weekly paper. The office is on the second floor of the Journal building at the rear end.
Kine Playing Cards offer a pack of the latest smoothest cards for ten cents sent to John Sebastian general ticket and passenger agent Chicago Rock Island Pacific Ry. The ad promises high quality play with games like Seven-Up Casino Dutch Euchre Whist and more, claiming five times the value.
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