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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1885
Page
1
A fragmented notice notes a special effort in a dry goods and peltry trade. Weather is cold and traders claim prices will attract customers. Buflene & Co advertise a stern push to boost business with calls to visit their store for goods and pricing.
Foreign column notes that Archbishop Gibbitn of Baltis is to be created cardinal, with a church opening planned for May in Ramee. Washington reports President to nominate Wright of Michigan for labor statistics commissioner. Financial blurbs cover Worthington assignment, a bank failure with substantial liabilities, and a Nantucket bank scandal centered on Chadwick. The Kansas Legislature discusses university funds, deaf asylum, road bonds, and rail oversight. Local weather and political items close the telegraph roundups.
Amid a crowded congressional session, discussions on a five stock railroad proposal and civil land disputes dominated. A Senate obituary for Senator Anthony drew tributes. House adjourned after delays while finance and foreign affairs questions framed the agenda, including naval appropriations and Indian Territory lands. Kansas City and Chicago markets showed firmer hogs and cattle, with mixed grain futures and steady pork and lard prices reflecting steady demand.
Market report notes quiet steady trade with varied quotations across commodities. Large figures cited include 13 250 bushels insubs, 26 845 bushels demand, and 634 800 bushels likely. receipts listed as 20455 bushels, with rail and ship movements noted. Provisions and meats prices listed, alongside wool categories and poultry demand, reflecting a broad agricultural market snapshot.
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