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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1887
Page
3
A compilation of mixed items including train names and numbers for Atlantic Express and various expresses, local notices of bank, law blanks, and personnel changes. plus public notices of meetings, a marriage license, quotations on real estate and fairs, storm damage, and a few job ads.
A Nor mal Institute group attended the Harvest Home picnic last week. The party included Miss Mary O'Neil, Gertie Wells, Anna Whitney, Susie Resandail, Annie Modine, Winnie Halderman, Jennie Halderman, Wegie Histt, Alice Wells, Rous Berger, Mary Heynold, Clara Hollstrom, and Lizzie Whedon.
A barn at 1004 Kentucky Street burns after an alarm draws out the fire department and residents. Loss tops $1000 with insurance about $200. Damaged tools, horse, buggy, and harness are noted. Trampa suspected, hay loft the likely start. Separately, a Geodetic Survey section describes transcontinental triangulation linking coastlines and establishing a height datum across the continent, with duties in Douglas County and next to La Porte, Iowa.
A historical note extols SOZODONT as a universal preservative for teeth. It claims to outshine all other dentifrices and to possess the purest, cleansing properties. The passage urges consumers to demand SOZODONT and reject substitutes.
An ad warns readers not to trust imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and coughs. It urges purchasing the genuine remedy from Barber Bros. drug store, with a large bottle priced at $1. A separate telegram reports a man named Robert Jones killed at Thatcher, to be buried in Trinidad, Cal, with lodge certificate found on him and no further identification found.
An old medical advertisement asserts thousands die from consumption each year and praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a permanent cure if used early. It claims efficacy for bronchitis, coughs, and colds and notes it is sold by all druggists.
The Herald quotes Cleveland as an eminent man. It discusses how Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria spread by contagion through living matter from the mouth teeth intestines and urinary organs. The piece praises Darbys Prophylactic Fluid as a disinfectant and detergent superior to others, endorsed by A J Lupton of Vanderbilt University.
A Saturday gathering at Mr Stines grove northeast of Bis marck drew the year's largest attendance. Grant township plus Leavenworth county residents attended. The event highlighted youth participation, fruit exhibits led by A B Griesa and E A Colman, remarks by Mr McNaughton of Reno, and a social close with music and poetry.
An adjourned special council session chaired by Mayor Harker approves the second reading of the occupation tax ordinance. The revised list imposes varied weekly or monthly fees on many trades and businesses, with several previously listed items removed for not matching state statute. The measure is praised by local business interests as a fair revenue source, and the session adjourns to Thursday.
A brief mention extols Green's August Flower as effective for indigestion and general health, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle at seventy five cents. The German Methodist camp meeting at Bismarck Grove drew large crowds despite rain threats, with multiple pastors from nearby towns delivering sermons in morning and afternoon sessions.
Ottawa visits by B D King B Hynes and others. Santa Fe general superintendent Goddard arranges for a hospital. Fence losses from recent drought near the rail lines prompt switch to wire fencing. Milt Henry to Southern Kansas offices. Vanderbilt rail heating plan discussed by J D Layng W C Caldwell with next report promised. Endorsed remedies include Electric Bitters with local testimonials amid health mentions.
The North Lawrence column notes farming setbacks from rain on Mud Creek ruin crops and mentions a German camp meeting with listed ministers. It records a former city resident sending property for sale in Denver, a parasol offered at the Journal office, and an ad seeking a competent white girl. The piece ends with a warning against imitations of Allcock's Porous Plaster and a call to trust the genuine remedy.
A roundup of local residents and visitors with frequent mentions of travel and calls across Kansas and nearby states. Notables include A. 8. Diggs in town Sunday, James Collins in Kansas City Sunday, Burt Henshaw from Denver, Mrs. H. Williamson headed to Madison, H. Kelly from Kanwaka, C. M. Landon returning from Ohio, Frank Davis in St. Louis, and many others visiting or sighted in Topeka and area.
Siks Worth Showing Today we will put on sale our New Stock of Silks It embraces wali the new and desirable Shades you want a Silk Dress come in we can suit you to a dot both in price and quality When you buy a piece of Silk from This House you have a guarantee of its quality as we will give yard forward when it is unsatisfactory Hay for Sale Hay foreste at 3 50 per ton in the field Enquire of this office or at the Pierce place two miles south of town
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