19 Jul 1883
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1883
Page
1
Levi A Doane Co advertise farms near Lawrence and Leavenworth with 100 acre holdings, orcharded estates, and a first class 100 acre stock farm priced for quick cash near town. They offer near town residences and a 200 acre stock farm with timber, water, and multiple outbuildings for sale or quick sale.
New York money market notes firm with slight signals of weakness in sterling bills while mercantile paper prices slide. Treasury and time deposits show mixed stability. oats milk prices steady, butter scarce and cheese prices rising. meat and wool sections report varied demand and prices with tobacco and coal values modest.
A noisy market note reports butter prices and cash dealings with daily quotes. It also advertises sale and rental listings in Lawrence, including two new frame houses on Alabama Street, a room for rent on Mass street, and multiple land and lot offerings north and south of Lawrence with promises of easy monthly payments and guaranteed titles. Property loans at 9 percent are offered by Wm. Sixcram at 64 Massachusetts Street.
The Live Stock Indicator notes a firmer market with steady quality and strong steer prices around 203 to 191 per head. Hogs show bulk sales near 4.00 to 5.00, with feeder and sheep prices improving as buyers seek better calves and native stock.
Market notes from St Louis show mixed grains and products with unsettled wheat and firmer cash oats. Corn meal and butter are noted as steady while eggs remain weak. End prices reflect inside quotations and varying futures activity for August through December deliveries.
July reports describe Hanlan clashing with Courtney in heated exchanges over boat racing in Ogdensburg and a challenge to back a bet on faster times. The Hanlan Ross race began amid high wind with Ross winning the choice of course. Hanlan led early, paused at mile marks, and finished the four miles ahead in a tight, wind affected contest.
Rados of the G A B along several rail lines urge members unable to secure ten seats for transportation to report with credentials at St Scott Kansas to ride the noon Gulf road train Saturday July 21 1883 and join other veterans from Abilene and nearby towns, with a note of preparations for a larger Denver gathering and music details.
Severe weather abandoned Carthage with a lightning strike that destroyed W. I. Millers barn and slaughter house, valued under $2,000 with no insurance. Stables and barns were also burned. Marshall reported wind and other storm damage in the area.
Storms across Missouri and nearby areas caused severe damage. Tornadoes leveled a church structure at Warrensburg, toppled fences, destroyed crops, and downed telephone lines. Joplin reported a milder impact while Middleboro, Mass recorded a funeral.
The July 16 1888 market note cites hoge hectipta 3500 at MES 2, cattle receipts and active demand with mixed quality, Texas and Indian western shipments. prices show strength for prime items and weakness for common stock. Also promotional notices tout Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discover and Brown's Bron Bitters, with local inquiries for Grand View Hotel and Mrs Mitchell.
Telegraphic briefs report Concord New Hampshire July 18 that ex governor Harriman suffered a severe illness attack last night and is now in a precarious condition.
D L Hoadley Real Estate Agent advertises large farms and home properties for sale near Lawrence. Listings include a 50x217 foot two story building with tenants, a one and a half story house on an acre with orchard, a brick business house on Main Street, and a 160 acre farm ten miles from Lawrence with timber and rich soil. Prices range from 3500 to 1000 dollars with cash discounts and seller financing options. The ad urges buyers to inspect these properties and notes the owner’s eagerness to sell.
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