20 Jul 1889
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1889
Page
1
Lawrence directory listing highlights local businesses and services listed with contact details and categories. The brief shows various firms such as merchants, trades, and professionals operating in Lawrence with standard directory entries.
A garbled 19th century wire-style report describes upheaval over a Kansas county seat dispute centered in Garfield County. The fragment mentions Knights of Labor activity, carpenters, and political tension, with references to dispatches about local elections, arrests, and a dramatic thunderstorm scene as context. Multiple named places and people appear amid a chaotic mosaic of events.
A report outlines RNC efforts to mend internal rifts in Virginia with Harmony calls from Mahone and Harmonizing talks. The article details party leaders, ongoing reconciling moves, and expected impacts on Virginia politics amid factional tensions and preparations for future campaigns.
Weather outlook for twenty four hours beginning 7am today July 20 predicts warmer temperatures and variable winds across Kansas. The forecast notes fair skies growing warmer with light to moderate winds.
Yesterday there was a baseball game at the base rey area with efforts by notable figures referenced, including J akn Le inning. A list of named officials and surveyors appears amid broader notes on commissions and local governance. The piece also mentions election topics, a visit by Mr. Parral and a public meeting, with several names and places shown in fragmented OCR.
The report notes continued brisk business at midsummer markets during a slow period. Retailers report steady traffic, with shoppers seeking goods, groceries, and seasonal items despite一般seasonal lull.
A damaged OCR summary notes mixed wheat prices with a general decline in the drop in Dakota and varied reports from New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. It mentions drought impacts, export activity, and speculation on future grain movements, alongside bond purchases and grocery demand uncertainties.
A lengthy notice extols the American Building and Loan Association. It praises prudent management, strict examination of books, and legal compliance. It asserts member protections, banking standards, and reliability for investors in Minnesota and beyond.
A biased sensational advertisement touts a product named Microbe Killer as a universal cure for extensive diseases from consumption to rheumatism. The piece mocks medical science while promising dramatic recoveries after consuming gallon jugs sold by a Lawrence Kansas distributor.
Market listings from New York and regional exchanges describe money rates and commodities with references to Kansas City Live Stock and Chicago Livestock. The report notes price movements, shipments, and warehouse quotations across rail hubs and livestock markets, including dairy and produce sections, with mixed gains and declines observed in various sectors.
Business directory from Lawrence lists multiple law officials and attorneys including Harker Thacher and John Hutchings. Roles mentioned include deputy sheriffs and coroner under county authorities, with references to district offices and a national bank.
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