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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1885
Page
1
Telegraphic notes from Washington London and Indianapolis report weather, political pudings, fires, hangings, and market data. Notices include Indian reservations policy, tariff leagues, and mill explosions with casualty details and local market prices.
A Sun report portrays Scottish investors forming an mortgage company with capital of 500 dollars tied to Southern farms. They loan 40 percent of land value, take deeds of trust, and issue ten percent notes to fund loans at about ten percent net after expenses. Foreclosure risks are minimized by strict security, with repayments via annual installments.
In Topeka on Feb 13 the senate committee of the whole passes five bills four senate and one house while a bill abolishing juries before justices is laid over for a full senate. In the house several bills advance to third reading with petitions for state office creation and women’s municipal suffrage among items.
The Daily indwater reports wheat receipts of 20 873 bushels and 22 724 in store with a market higher. No 2 red cash at 6 9e March 63¢ bid 68¢ asked firm. May sales at 66c. Corn receipts 10 906 bushels shipments 15 488 in store 113 385 posk ela market stronger No 2 cash 5 1 bid 3c asked May 3ic bid 5e asked June 30% bid.
A guide to prettifying a sleeping room with inexpensive materials. Describes dressing tables, mirrors, drapery, cretonne coverings, cushions, lounge details, chair reupholstery, and improvised furniture using broomsticks and cretonne for a charming, cost effective bedroom makeover.
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