19 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1881
Page
1
An advertisement touts Lyons Rathairon as a cheap product that prevents hair loss fights dandruff soothes itching strengthens hair and provides curling control. It claims the preparation keeps hair in any position with a glossy appearance and lasting fullness.
Historical advertisement touts Baker's Pain Panacea as a universal cure. It claims to address liver debility nerve exhaustion and general debility with statements of dramatic restorative effects. The tone matches late 19th century patent medicine promotions promising renewed vigor and vitality.
A New York Times letter from February 17 discusses British opium policies and Chinese government resistance. It urges American moral leadership, Christian and Confucian unity, and public advocacy against the opium trade within the new treaty provisions.
An ad style medical notice extols Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment offering instant and lasting relief for chronic piles. Testimonials from J M Coffinberry of Cleveland praise its efficacy. Sold by Henry Davies and agents nationwide with money back guarantee. Also promotes Henrys Carbolic Salve and assorted china and pottery sales.
The past week the Internal Harmonons committee was busy with pen and ink. Brother Gardner offered a list of maxims for club adoption including Adversity makes heroes and Misery loves company. He finished the reading and weighed the paper saying it seemed to me dat abstract maxims.
The report lists fluctuating prices across markets with notes on wheat, corn meal, and rye, plus wholesale and retail hog and lard figures. It cites St Louis and Chicago prices, including wheat firmer, oats steady, and pork products with varied quotes, reflecting unsettled demand and shipping conditions.
Rail schedule notes July 25 1833 lists arrivals and departures for the Leavenworth and Lawrence lines with freight and express services and multiple through connections under agent C C Hoyt.
Rail timetable shows trains of the Kansas City Lawrences & Southern and related lines moving east and west from Lawrences Depot. Through Express and Freight departures include 3.50 p.m eastbound and 1.50 p.m westbound, with various stock, accommodation, and mail runs listed. Local differences cover Dodge City Wichita and Pueblo connections, and stage arrivals on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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