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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1886
Page
1
The New York press notes Miss Mary Anderson undertook a strenuous charity tour through Aluerita and Dublin. The actress, though fatigued by the effort, completed a relief mission for Charleston, contributing 2500 dollars to aid the afflicted.
The publication plan aims to run winter series on local incidents and individuals from Lawrence and Douglas county’s early settlement era. The project seeks to preserve Kansas history, with articles in daily and weekly editions for readers near and far. The Handel and Haydn society in Lawrence gains praise as a valued cultural institution deserving support and broad attendance.
The Jetuson prints the president's telegraphed address to Congress. He renews old recommendations on tariff money and silver, urging a stoppage of silver coinage while acknowledging market growth. The piece notes bipartisan inaction on these topics and hints at political splits over tariff and finance policies.
Death notice reports Col Geo Noble of Dalles Texas died Saturday night after years in railroad and management roles. Noble lived in Lawrence earlier and served as assistant secretary of War in an era of Texas Pacific receivership. His passing arouses deep sorrow among neighbors and friends who recall his respected character and public service.
The piece portrays Edmunds as a strong, trusted political strategist whose integrity is widely recognized. It notes his long influence in conventions and influence on Hayes’s path to the presidency, while predicting he likely won’t be in the 1888 field. It mentions Mugwumps and Civil Service Reformers' support.
A Montpelier report surveys Vermont’s 30 senators and 239 representatives. Republicans dominate both chambers with 206 in the house. Among 174 questioned Republicans 101 declared Blaine, while Edmunds drew only eleven mentions. Cleve land drew strong Democratic support, Logan and Sherman had limited favor, other names scarce.
D L Hoadley real estate offers improved farms in Douglas and neighboring counties and houses in Lawrence. Listings include two story brick houses near the university, terms with low down payments, and many lots near streetcars. Also advertised are farms from one to thousands of acres, loans on farm and city property, and free showings by the agent.
An advertisement fragment promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption claiming cures after a few bottles with free samples at Baroer Bros Drug Store. Also touts Parker s Hair Balsam to stop thinning hair and restore gloss, and Sars Avr s Cherry Pectoral praised for throat and lung issues with strong efficacy claims.
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