A Prosperous Year for Kansas Newspapers
A retrospective on Kansas press in 19th century times notes a robust year with new towns and counties boosting paper demand. Lawrence Journal reports strong local finances, growing circulation, and firm business practices supporting state journalism and economic optimism. The piece highlights Topeka, Leavenworth, Atchison, and Lawrence outlets.
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Kansas
Topeka
Capital
Commonwealth
Evening Journal
Evening Democrat
Tomlinson
Holliday
Atchison and
Leavenworth
Lawrence Journal
Nnd
Kansas Press
Sorghum Sugar Prospects Spotlighted In Kansas Trade News
The piece notes Kaneas City growth and a shift toward sorghum sugar, citing Prof Collier's experiments in Fort Scott. It details sorghum’s sugar content, comparisons with Louisiana sugarcane, and the economic potential of sorghum sugar production, including costs and yields per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Collier
Agricultural Department
Washington
Chicago
Commissioner Coleman
Fort Scott
India
Louisiana
Dhurat Blackmailer Scandal Hits Evening Snide
An exposé denounces the Evening Snide for extortion linked to Republican politics. It recalls a $200 payout, claims a prior $500 sum, and accuses the paper of obscene, defamatory language and corrupt influence in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Tritone
Evening Concern
Cain
Dhurat
Staska
Republican Party
Tribune
New York Police Gazette
Kansas
Kansas Newspaper Defends Political Debauchery Claim
The piece denounces demands for cash to support the Republican party and to guard candidates from abuse, criticizing mentions of J. H. Shimmons and Rev. Mr. Richardson as unnecessary. It asserts the authors believe these gentlemen can handle themselves and claims a first in Kansas for admitting and defending political self pollution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shimmons
Mr. Richardson
Kansas
Real estate bargains offered by Levi A Doane near Lawrence
A series of farm and city properties advertised for sale at low rates. Listings include a new three room house with lot near Lawrence, a 20 acre farm with residence and orchard, a one acre frame house on a principal street, a two acre city lot with fruit trees, and a 400 acre stock and grain farm four miles from a railroad town. Each offers easy terms and immediate possession where noted, with emphasis on fruit culture and near markets.
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Levi A. Doank
Lawrence
Amd
Privace
Levi A. Doane
Kanvas
Levi A. Deau
Levi A
Real Estate Offers in Douglas and Lawrence Kansas
A broad advertisement listing farms and city homes for sale in Douglas County and Lawrence. Properties include a 10 room two story brick house with 100 foot frontage near the university, a 14% story frame house, and multiple lots with shade trees and fruit. Terms offered, low down payments, and options for rent or sale. Also notes extensive farm listings from one to one thousand acres and loan availability through Douglas County Bank connections.
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Kansas
Douglas
Lawrence
Parti
Ely
Grein
Oklahoma
Douglas County
United States
Douglas County Bank
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Colorado
Taylor
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the Star Shoe Store
Lealor
Star Shoe Store
A. Weber's
Mass
A. Weber
Eldridge House Corner
Lawrence, Kansas
Prof. Canfield
D. L. Hoadley
Real Estates Loan
Undertakers
J.W. Robert Gon
Vermont
Sleo
St., Lawrence, Kas
Russel, Bowman & Co
Russell, Bowman & CO
South Lawrence
Elev Telephone
Treasury Department
Merchants National Bank of
Eansas
Valentine P. Snyder
Dunglass
Hansa
Rovem- Dar
Peed VE
Gurrenty
T.C. Irwin & CO
T. C. Irwin
Undertaker
Massachusetts Street
National Bank
J. Egner
Tx EC. Mull
W. C. Harres
John Charlton
Mass. Street
Colowine
Any Continental
New York
Assete, Sa
Franklin
Philadelphia
LSA Ns. Co
North Americ
Phils
Acs
Jawo
Niagara
Germania
New Fare
Royal of England
North British
Quean
Maverick National Bank
Boston
London
Canada
Biatea
da & General
Asa 2. Potter
Jos. W. Work
Utdtos
Temple of Fashion
McConnell
National Bank Hill &4
Mendenhall
Beat Mechanice
J.S. Crew & CO
Thayer
Ashort
Tre City
Eline
The
Western Farm Mortgage Co
Western Farm Mortgage Company
Winthrop Street
Over City Library
L. H. Perkins
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