16 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1884
Page
1
A bold advertisement extols a powder as unvarying in purity strength and wholesomeness. It claims greater economy than ordinary powders and asserts superiority over low test alum or phosphate brands. Sold only in cans by Royal Baking Powder Co New York at Wall Street.
The meeting opened with prayer and reports from the Indian committee and Elwood Warner. Thomas Stanley described bio visits and orchard work among the Kaws Osages and Nez Perces, while Franklin Elliott urged aid for Indian brethren. Steamboat Frank spoke of a Modoc mission trip across 2700 miles, with 300 plus listeners. the revival featured prayers, testimonies, and exhortations on sanctification, humility, and church unity.
A fragmented report covers a meeting with sermons on spiritual themes and a discussion on evangelistic and pastoral work. It notes fundraising of over $900 plus $300 from the general fund, education committee reports, and upcoming Sabbath school conferences at Emporter. Local notices list residents, travel, and commercial ads alongside a political temperance letter and a large underwear sale by L. Bucrey & Co.
Cal Wagner origin al Minstrels drew a pleased audience last night with fresh material and strong musical performances. The Quaker City quartet and orchestra impressed, while imitations and specialties by Lew Bene diet Sam Price and Chas Goodyear drew hearty laughs and high praise. The troupe appeared first class and merited the strong reception from the audience. Telegrpahic news follows with weather and political notes from Washington and Kansas.
Dispatches from Columbus and Toledo report unofficial Ohio results with Republicans ahead by about 12,000 statewide. Counts from Hamilton and other counties indicate large GOP gains on a state ticket and in Congress, while a few counties remain undetermined. Democratic seats listed across several districts imply a tight race in the Eleventh district and ongoing tallies through October 15.
Daily indicator report shows flour and wheat receipts and shipments. Market weak and lower with mixed bids and asks across multiple grain and livestock lines including oats rye corn butter cheese and poultry. prices quoted for a wide range of farm products with regional elevator notes and continued bulk movement.
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