Old Hometown from Daily Kansas Tribune May 30 1873
Summary of local notes from Lawrence including welcome to visiting ex soldiers at the Soldiers Reunion ceremonies with no bridge toll, bands from Kansas City and Paola, and dinner capacity at Haskell’s Grove. Also reports bees near the Court House causing stings, and praise for St Nicholas Restaurant run by J H Thompson. Reprinted with permission from Sarah Parsons.
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Memorial Day Divides and Debates Across Public Life
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