09 Jul 1884
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1884
Page
1
The Minmtrols, a twenty one member ensemble including Wallace King and Billy Mersndx, prepare a summer concert in San Francisco. A booked appearance and ticket sales at Kiel Co bookstore are advertised, with future performances expected from the undiyuled company and its notable artists.
Andrew Tosh Co lists numerous properties including a brick house on Mississippi Street with 4 rooms, a 36 acre suburban tract with fruit trees, a neat four room cottage, and multiple frame houses near University and Tots Island Street. Prices range from 50 to 41000, with terms available and emphasis on near-term bargains before September price firming.
The board reports a city school population increase from the recent census with growing needs in Ward 3 and Ward 5 and indicates new rooms and staff to accommodate pupils. Miss Beek and Miss E. Davis join the teaching corps as teacher numbers rise to twenty nine, while a plan for extension to Makney street is pursued.
Washington reports numerous Kansas postmasters reassigned or appointed in counties including Miami Leavenworth Edwards and Cherokee. The notice lists towns such as Dafer Dewell Mabel Wilsonville Pearmasthas Orbitated Everest Kent Kenton Vine Creek and Wilsey with new or continuing postmasters and responsibilities. The stream of changes reflects ongoing federal staffing adjustments in mid year.
Market report shows mixed demand and softer prices across grains meat and livestock. Corn receipts noted at 14 80 bushels with No 2 mix and white offerings weaker. Live stock receipts 2400 cattle and 10519 hogs with market described as weak and lower across categories.
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