12 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
1
In Lawrence Kansas in December 1888 a lettered column debates grandma era politics. It mentions Lt Wood of Kansas City, a senator race between Burton and Leland, and a plan for a canal reaching Kansas City. It notes British Ladysmith defenses and wild animal sightings in western Kansas. It ends with a polemic on Republican finance, Southern votes, currency, and protection.
A collage of editorial jabs on McKinley era politics, party splits, and imperialism. Satirical takes target Democrats, British policy in Transvaal, and local Kansas figures, including Helen Gould, Count Castellane, Doster CJ, and various state officials. The piece critiques readership, libel risks, and public buildings plans while lampooning pretenders to reform.
Parlor and fine piano stove with gas light offered for sale at Journal office. No other cooking devices. Aluminum, high, durable, not breakable. To be seen at Home Day 1104 Maas Street.
The Journal urges Lawrence residents to buy holiday goods locally to save money, reduce travel, and support town merchants. It notes better service, brighter stores, and lower profit margins when shopping at home, stressing mutual benefits for residents, merchants, and taxes. A second letter criticizes winter paving plans on Massachusetts Street, arguing for caution and possible delays to ensure durable work, while advertising dentistry services and hours at Dr Wheeler on Massachusetts Street.
The annual meeting of the Douglas County Horticultural Society is set for Saturday the 16th at 2 o clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected and delegates chosen for the State Horticultural Society meeting in Lincoln from the 27th to 29th. John N. Macomb presides, Samuel Reynolds is secretary.
The Norwick Fairbank Company reports in Chicago as Sir Lewis Niwars of Boston eyes Golden Bales for Bensework venture.
Santa Fe route offers One fare round trip within 200 miles with tickets on sale December 23 to 25 and January 1. Limited return to January 2. Geo C Bailey, Agent. Also notices for Kansas State Teachers Association meeting in Topeka with round trip 75 cents, and holiday travel rates via Santa Fe with multiple sale dates and limited returns. Includes an exchange about Hall's Catarrh Cure and endorsements by local merchants.
A lengthy report describes an exhibit of chalcedony and petrified wood arranged for a Paris bound exhibition. It details Sioux Falls timing, transport, and the laborious polishing process using specialized beds and cement supports.
Sir Thomas Lipton writes in The Lords Ameri Restow about his America trip after the yacht race. He recalls high hopes, disappointment in not winning the cup, yet notes enduring goodwill and the brotherhood between Britain and America amid vivid scenes and admiration for Dewey, the Shancock, and American patriotism. The piece ends with gratitude for the experience and lessons learned from the voyage in 19th century maritime context.
The December Ladies Journal features Mok arguing for simplifying Christmas gifts and focusing on Christ. He warns against material excess, urging people to resist the urge to outshine last year’s presents and to seek sincerity over cost, aligning gifts with inner values rather than wealth.
Fragmented readers note describes postal envelope handling flaws and glare of wax seals, mentioning a white envelope edge and fragile gummed tape. It also reports Chopin burial transfer plans from Pavla to Cracow with funds pledged and a royal yacht mausoleum on Wawel hill, plus a tomb placement beside Cherubini and Berlin in Pere ia Chaise cemetery.
In a bustling family scene Mrs O'Toole the mother‑in‑law stirs up trouble as Mr McCarthy tries to maintain sobriety. A drunken confrontation erupts with Mrs McCarthy joining the fray, the cat Cat O’Tonee watching from under the bed. Amid shouts and punches the room spins into chaotic domestic farce with all parties pressed toward a rough, comic ends.
A pupil James Elsbury refused to assist in removing O Malley who had criticized a classmate. Elsbury seized a knife and stabbed Malley, causing wounds feared to be fatal. The attacker was arrested. Other items note murders, lynching rewards, and various city reports from across the nation.
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