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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1886
Page
2
The column lists subscription terms for Apvaxce Daily and Weekly Journal, notes changes of address rules, and discusses Kansas issues. It mentions Attorney General Bradford preparing to move on Leavenworth saloons, Carlisle’s stance, water works contracts, and Cincinnati papers misquoting him. It also covers Atchison temperance note and rail expansion ideas, plus Bradford limiting interest to 12 percent on chattel mortgages.
The Albuene Gazette reports Republicans in the Fifth district rallied to the Democratic side, Lowe winning while Wilson followers backed the Democrats. It likens Anderson’s revolt to a miniature American revolution on Kansas soil and notes residents’ shifting allegiance amid party regularity debates. Also covered are the death of Rev. E R Sanborn in Bangor Maine and a list of state printer candidates including W P Tomlinson and others, with election by the senate and house in joint session.
A mechanic won a city contract to pave an alley and lost money. He sought relief from the city council, which admitted the work was worth more than paid but refused relief citing a binding contract. He continued work and warned of possible abandonment, urging water works bulldozing to test outcomes.
The local paper notes a difference of opinion on the water works project. It cites an engineer, Mr. Uollasd Wheeler, who doubts pure water supply will be achieved and warns against bull dozing. It urges proceeding with the contract while contrasting community resolve against coercion.
A collection of items from various places and times including health fads, geographic boasts, strange accidents, and light journalism. Highlights mention a New York physician praising oysters, Chinese sneezing claims, large beets in Brule County, a mill accident at Niagara Falls, and humorous exchanges. Also cited are medical quacks, wedding notes, and musical anecdotes.
A partial list offers two story brick houses with 10 rooms near the university, frame houses with large lots, and farms of one acre to over a thousand acres in Douglas County and nearby areas. Terms available, low interest, and easy payments. Land seekers invited to inspect and contact the Douglas County Bank for loans.
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