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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1899

Page

2

Lawrence Kans Dec 20 1508 A colorful mix of editorials and notices

A sprawling column from Lawrence Kansas blends political cartoons on English generals and Boer War, Missouri rail robbery, Kansas water pipes, and church dedication news. It notes John Jay banquet humor, praises General Lawton, laments black voter suppression schemes, and warns about the Great Salt Lake and a vandalized windmill.

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Local Shoppromises Rubber Goods and Service Variety

A retail ad describes a shop offering rubber goods and related items. It mentions sales and customer service promises. The wording is unclear but implies guidance toward purchases and subscriptions. Names and exact offerings are not fully legible.

Santa Claus Headquarters Delights Children with Treasures

Old Santa Claus has sent us almost every thing he should think of for the children and the little folks are delighted with the many pretty things we have for them.

Santa Claus

Death of General Henry Lawton Report Confirmed

The Journal confirms the Associated Press notice of General Henry Lawton's death, received today with yesterday's brief confirmation. The report caused considerable comment in Lawrance as the city awaited fuller details and official dispatches.

Henry Lawton Associated Press Lawrance Journal

Holiday Shopping in Lawrence Draws City Trade Cheer

A city resident opts to shop in Lawrence praising local trade over large cities. The county treasurer’s office buzzes as the last day to pay cases without penalties passes, with usual leniency extending to year end.

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Local business and theatre notes in a Kansas town

A collage of notices lists clean coal and banking details at Thoburn & Cross, seed catalog updates from Bartelden, upcoming Elks play Charley's Aunt, and book arrivals at the city library. It covers Kaw Valley Fair stockholder meeting, Robertson Bros furniture pricing, and Christmas trade trends, plus a notary appointment for Walter L. Payee.

New Grasses and Pasture Improvements for Western Ranches

Department of Agriculture researchers study grasses and irrigation to boost stock ranges east of the Rockies. Professor Scribner reports alfalfa yields in Yakima and Walla Walla districts, notes profits of 17.50 per acre, and envisions land leases and new forage crops like the metcalie bean to help drought zones. A trial of Astoria bluegrass and other grasses aims to replace drought-susceptible bunch grass, with implications for cattle and meat prices.

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Highland shows prize winning heifer and mixed health notes

An annotated report recalls an 1893 prize winning heifer at the Wester Ross and Highland shows and mentions the queen’s prize. The piece also reviews Sanitary Record notes on poisoning by tainted food and the Vidal test as a proposed method for detecting bacillaemic qualities in meat.

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Fortifications on Pacific Coast Questioned by General Miles

General Miles says Pacific and Gulf coast forts are in good condition though harbors remain only partly protected. He warns a hostile fleet could not enter, cites need for broader artillery and more skilled gunners across a 4000 mile coast. He urges a larger army aligned with population and wealth, up to 65 000 regulars, to match modern warfare.

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Newspaper Delivery Notice and Local Ads Mix

Subscribers urged to report missed papers by 6 PM to improve delivery and avoid billing for month's losses. Grain-O health drink ad promotes an affordable, non stimulant cereal beverage. Santa Fe and Burlington routes advertise holiday round trips with limited return dates and agent contacts. Travel and mail-order book promotion highlights Missouri scenery. Dr Thomas' Electric Oil marketed for household accidents and quick relief.

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