16 Mar 1881
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1881
Page
1
The long dispatches cover the Czar’s assassination, funeral preparations, and reactions across Europe and America. Reports detail Nihilist threats in the U.S., congressional actions, and tremors in diplomacy while noting Emory Upton’s death by suicide and related political developments.
Local items report repairs improving sidewalks on Bullock street and green-up of wheat as spring nears. Miss Mary Powell closes a five month school term with a rowdy but pleased final day. Miss Virnna Chilcotte plans a Belvoir term after Bloomington session. Teachers’ association notes scarce due to missing secretary book. Clinton School shows 92 percent attendance, top averages named. The Clinton M E Sunday School plans a concert next Friday with a program of songs and dialogues. Rev. Jones and wife expected from Lawrence if roads permit. Rev. Clock attends Concordia conference. Also listed are post office letters, Kansas City and New York market items, with animal and produce prices and deliveries.
A fragmented diary style reflection discusses reading letters from 1857, contemplating what to preserve for survivors, and praising literary talent. It recalls De Quincey in Edinburgh, describing his appearance, voice, and complex nature, while noting the author’s views on Carlyle and the era’s scribbling women.
An Indian remedy by Dr Williams promises relief for chronic piles and related symptoms. It claims rapid, painless relief after application and notes a Cleveland letter of praise. Product sold by Henry & Davies of Cleveland and agents listed.
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