Western National Fair Entries Fill Premium Contests
Entries pour in from Kansas Iowa Missouri and Nebraska for county and horticultural displays at the Western National Fair. Premiums range from 20 to 400 with space allotted for up to 100 feet by 300 feet of display area and free transport of articles by Union Pacific. Races close August 20 and space privileges are sold by Secretary Col. H. L. Moore.
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Westeen
U. P
Kansas
Ottawa County
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Boardgraf
Glas County
Horticultural Society
Union Pacific Railway
Kansas City Lawrence Southern Kansas Rail Earnings Rise
The Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad reports net earnings from January 1 to July 1 of 314 961 96 dollars, up from 209 790 61 dollars the previous year, a 64 410 percent increase. The note praises management and prosperity in Southern Kansas, especially of superintendent Mr J L Barnes and other officers.
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Kansas City
Kansas
J. L. Barnes
Prompting Kansas railroad praise and colorful typography
A historical column lauds the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf line and its leaders Mr. Hynes and Mr. W.F. White, praising fair dealing and local purchases. It notes offices in Lawrence, shops in Ottawa, and expansion to Nettleton Arkansas, with promotional notices for travel trains and regional health ads.
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Hynes
Lawrence
Ottawa
S. K
Kansas Road
K.C. Ft, Scott & Gulf 5. B
Nettleton
Ark
Kansas City
Arkansas and
Hoxie
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Western Union strike damages wires and rewards set
From the executive office of Western Union Telegraph Co New York August 7 1883 notice reports coordinated plan to cut and cross telegraph lines in New York city area amid operator and lineman strikes. Fifty nine wires cut last night with skilled actent looks. a $1000 reward for each person destroying or injuring lines. Also notes cable box Cobb destroyed and multiple routes interrupted including Boston papers. rest of dispatch covers strike status in Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and Washington notes.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Co
New Yours
Western Union
New York City
T. Eckert
Cobb
Mutual Union
American Union
Atlantic Pacific
Boston
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
King
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Cincinnati
Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Second National bank of Elmira faces loss rumors
Telegraphic briefs report a big row around Elmira's Second National Bank after president Dr Pratt reportedly lost 150000 in pork speculation. Banks nearby show no alarm as the bank remains solvent and ready to cover all deposits. Additional items describe a St Louis man dead after a knife incident and a Baltimore lawyer shot by his wife amid illness and insanity concerns.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
W. F. White
W. EF. White
S’assenger
Atchison
Vanomous
Arkansas
Slug No.d
United States
Neustadt
New York
Second National Bank of
Elmira
Pratt
St. Louis
Antonz Euan
Ploresant
St. Louis County
Henry Harbst
Herbst
Ewan
Baltimore
L. L. Conrad
Glydon
Baltimore County
Conrad
New Orleans
Wm. H. Conrad
Fillmore
N. Y
Thaera
Robert Newton
Cincinnati
Ohio
William Hall
Market Report and Prices From New York and Kansas City Aug 1883
Market report shows New York money market rates 4 and 4.5 percent with discounts on mercantile paper and various bonds. Kansas City produce lists wheat and rye prices, butter, cheese, pork, lard, and dry goods with ranges for grades and shipments. Grain highlights include No 1 red wheat around 93 1/2 cents and No 2 near 89 cents. rye prices noted. overall market slow with firm tones in parts of the grain and meat trades.
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New York
Ee Ene
Prime Mercantile
Tenling—Exchange Oro
Aemand
United States Bonds
Obb&q
Denver & Rio Grande
Hanibal & St. Joe
Absah
Western Union
Kansas City
Kamaas Orry
Inchestar
Los
Kansas
Ciear
Missouri
Colorado
New Mexico
Live Stock Market Report From Kansas City Aug 7 1668
The Live Stock Indicator shows cattle receipts 2,428 with a weak market. Texas steers 101 to 82 pounds priced 1.70 to 4.00, hogs receipts 2,317 with prices 5.00 to 6.05, sheep receipts none with steady prices. Grain and product notes: wheat higher yet slow, corn meal lower, butter quiet, bulk meat prices for various cuts listed. Receipts total 30,000, shipments 7,000, value 95,000.
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Kansas City Stock Market
Kansas City
Texas
RY G Higbert
Daly
Market Report: Hogs and Cattle Demand Sluggish
Receipts for hogs reached 10 700 with 1 909 shipments as buyers bid lower and weaker prices. Cattle supplies were about 1 700 with slow demand and poorer quality, many under half matured and unwanted. Spot prices ranged 5.80 to 6.00 for hogs and 4.25 to 5.25 for cattle, with mixed loads.
Grain and livestock prices from The Drovers' Journal
The Drovers' Journal reports mixed cattle and hog receipts with weaker hog prices while cattle stay steady. Grain futures show wheat at August through November values, corn and rye firming, oats steady, and butter eggs and lard trading narrow ranges amid moderate demand.
Postoffice Letter Listing From Lawrence Kansas 1683
A dated list shows letters pending pickup at Lawrence Kansas post office on August 7 1683 including ladies Nellie Anderson May Johnson and Maritdashaw Reed and gentlemen Charley Kino John F Merten Jas McKinney Stephen Eamon and others with box 104 and notices to call for them. Also a ticket office notice urges new rates to eastern points and references J P Ross agent for Union Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads and a dry goods lease inquiry.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Anderson
Nellie Johnson
May
Reed
Maritdashaw
Gen
Barr
Cumback
Lon
Kino
Charley Fulkerson
John F Merten
Jas
T McKinney
Jack Oliver
Jan F Pellet
Frank J Eamon
Stephen Roberts
WM Watron
J Jobo
Worthington
Wit
Advet
Worden
P.M
J. P. Ross
Union Pacific and
Santa Fe RR
Printing office sale by order of court in Lawrence
Public auction to sell the undivided one half interest in the printing office equipment of the Kansas Tribune in Lawrence Kansas as directed by the Fourth Judicial District Court Douglas County. Sale to occur August 20 at 10 am at No 58 Massachusetts Street with cash payment to the highest bidder.
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Thos
J. Hubbell
Fourth Judicial District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
Massachusetts Street
Tribune
Jas County
Lawrence
Doug
Niles
Lore Taylor Press
Staam
Lawrance
B. Asher
Sherif
Dougas County
Jonny Hutchings
Marsh's Golden Balsam advertised as valuable throat and lung remedy
Simon Fawcett of Kansas City testifies Marsh's Golden Balsam relieved throat and cough during a severe pneumonia spell after two bottles, noting family history of consumption. Barber Bros. druggists in Lawrence sell Marsh's Golden Balsam for the throat and lungs and Marsh's Golden Blood and Liver Tonic in large and small bottles at multiple prices.
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Marsh
Dhors
Simeon Fawcett
Kansas City
Mareh
Barber Bros. Druggists
Lawrence
D&Éwiw
University of Kansas Advertises Expanded Programs
The University of Kansas enters its eighteenth year with expanded facilities and diverse departments. Tuition ranges from 25 to 300 dollars annually, including board and incidentals in private families. Courses span Classical, Scientific, Latin Scientific, Modern Literature, Civil Engineering, Natural History, Chemistry, Preparatory Medical, Normal Teacher training, Law, and Music. Address James Mannix, Chancellor, Lawrence, Kansas, for a catalogue. Also notice seats available for the Fairy Queen at Stashmere starting eight this morning.
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University of Kansas
James Mannix
Lawrence
Kansas
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
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Southwestern Stage Co
Market Report
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Chicago Produce Market
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Hunt
Sheriff's Safe
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Sedgwick County
University of Kall
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Mhomcy
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