Congressional Apportionment and Local Notices
The apportionment bill limits the House to 320 members after March 3, 1823 with Kansas assigned six seats. Obituaries note R. B. Mitchell, a Kansas pioneer, brigadier general, and lawyer. Local items report gambling curfews in Chicago, the passing of Rev. Stephen Moreman, and dispatches on Topeka and Lawrence figures. Classified ads promote medicines, a confidence game arrest, and a Topeka distillery closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansag
R. B. Mitchell
Wa Bington
Kansas
Tennessee
Paola
B. F. Simpson
Mitchell
Washington
Waxonos
Mao
Waldron
Manhattan
Topeka
Yielim
Legislative apportionment and new counties debate
The letter critiques a constitutional provision on representation and the potential admission of newly organized counties. It discusses how apportionment should occur, the legality of a larger House, and whether newer counties can claim representation. The piece references historical acts and proposes that timing of organization affects admission to the House. It includes a long excerpt on governing rules and cites various laws and figures in a cautionary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Constitutionag
House of Representatives
Dassler
Senate
Biimy
Couor
Jason
Ill-phrased ad prompts health product with dubious claims
An OCR fragment advertises a health product claimed to cure stomach and liver issues. It mentions a questionable name and a seller Barber Broa in Lawrence, offering the item for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
John C. West
Guost
Chicago
Barber Broa
Lawrence
Shiloh
Vatarrh Henedy
Barber Bros. Lawrence
Gale
Barber Bros
Lawence
Humorous Tidbits From Rural New York and City Tales
A drunken New York letter carrier is arrested for delaying the mails. A deaf man, Stall, is carried off a railroad track and wakes in a cornfield. A blundering lawyer overclaims thirty six hogs in a suit about bogs. Booths Theatre to become a dry goods store. A married woman’s shade-matching prompts a joke about a Comedy of Errors. Rural amusements include weight guessing for a hen from Croton Lake and a minister’s sleeping parishioner joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
James Stall
Booth's Theatre
Jtuston
Norristown Herald
Lle
Bill Wu
Bors
Croton Lake
Burlington Hawkeye
Hen Mereny
Ben
Charlie
Sandy
Farm Lots for Sale Near Lawrence with Bargain Prices
Large selection of farms and unimproved lands for sale near Lawrence. Listings include 240 acre farm within two miles of the city, 32 acre farm five miles away, 170 acre farm four miles from rail, and 160 acre farm near town with timber, water, and improvements. Many offer easy terms, good water, and substantial fruit and timber. several sites cite proximity to highways and schools. Also notices for Shiloh’s products and local remedies nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedeo
Spr
Lawrence
Fae
Beek Creek
du Aere
Lawrencr
Railrasd
Criband
Walter
D. Ll. Heapier
Massachusetts
Lawrenc Ateas
Hesper
Linki i
Bouthe Ensel Lawrer
Lva
Mitie
Loe Ackes
Setuel
Dalene
Dawrence
Stowe
Tanery
Vernonees
Raderia
Uber
Uranus
Nils
Esau
Ostfert
Indian Pile Ointment touted as miracle cure claims
In an advertisement style block, Dr Willam's Indian Pile Ointment is promoted as a universal remedy for piles and related itching. The text asserts dramatic relief after one box, with testimonials and endorsements from physicians, while warning against quacks and imitators and advertising Frazer's Bitters and other tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Green
da. Willam
William
Indias
Ava
Pitt
Henry & Davis
Cleveland
W. Woopwano
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the Daily Journal
Mayon Hatute
Tds
Iso
Stephen Moremian
Ideal
State
David Ware
Missouri
Jim Lane
Har. A.W. Callen
Junction City
Sidney Clarke
Solon O. Thacher
Coverney
Tavormivs Pn
Prestis
Atchison
Kansas City
Committee On Commerce
Vassas
Anothi
Suowill
DR. Roger
Syivp
Ulddaede
Ficury
BW Woodward Lawrence
South America
Jose Pra.t. Swan
Bistion
New York City
D.L. Hoadley
Barber Dros
S Jacobs Ol
Cenwii
St. Tacons
A. Vogeler & CO
Laltimore
Ascii
Gobeb
Jobn Arnaud Wacbinsten
Chardon
Chin
Wwf
Dias
Aura d. Jarrett
Salem
3. Y
Richaldson & Co
Natures
Fyaner
Li. Net
Prazer
Frazier
Sola
OQ. L.v.woowarp Agt
Hwag Déely
Manaua
Andrrw Tosh
L. Tosm
Attorney At Law
A.A. Gooper
Notary
Public Andrew Tosh & CO
Baltie
Lenges
Ieee
Thaartivs
Athens
Ancy
Hal
Native Lumber
Etim
Jonen & Kvana
Williamatuyn Hayes
Blossburg
Red Fort Scott
Lawrence Gas, Coke & Coal Co
Assachusett
Johamnton, Bee
Cahel
Charles Chinean
She Po
Dss
Gerald
ELD
Baddeays
Vsead Management
Suvacos
Brian
Omary
Hwarvey Sierky
Mr Commons
Otter
Mr. Hester
Charles Thy 2
UW Lawrenes
Teele
Lizze Caldwells
Hind Baker
Etta
Leos Stove
A. Wa Sry
Monroe
Dean
Shimapons
Sas
Bes Bey
Rover
Ry Ada
Siddias Wain
Wall Sone
J. LS
John Charlton
General Insurance Ag’t
Massachusettss
Lelw’ Drug Store
Kas
FF. Meytner
Tnew York
Jancary
Tse
Nat Shane
Dave Didier
Daly Shay
Sup Inc
Sanday
Ats Pel
Desplay
ACES
Bts
Dulbicy
Sos
Sos, 158, 363 and My Nasas Sreet, New Vo
Eay LW
England
Fuvusher
Leisdeath
the Nationa Bank of Lawreger
United States Depository
M. HY Inewlin
Badle
J. EW
G. Coffin
JB. Caer
Prest
Rwlid
Gwen
Patien
Silen
Peta
DR. i
Donnelly Bros
Livery and Exchange Stabies
Wintead
Hampshire
Pitman Es Nash
Miedaure
West 14Th St
Heriff
Tate
Rana
Douilad
Henry Booash
GM Rmn
Pearly End
Tvenstip
Omyre
Wella Spries
Cimontawdishis
Iwakes
Ci Howe
Lye Jo Dees
Tie Peace
Gorlock
Sherif
Bouslas
Kansag
Ishid
Ridegut & Cos
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