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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1887
Page
3
Baker University opened on Wednesday with a lively fair scene at the grounds featuring a 4259 pound steer and a striped tent show. The Journal notes music by the Mandolin Club, Beaux Esprites visits, local ads, and descriptions of races, sales, and community events across town.
The Western National association fair in Bismarck enters its fifth day with immense crowds viewing exhibits in the main hall and art gallery. Haskell Institute students, 300 strong, dominate the main building displays while farm wagons, period crafts, and swine competitions draw attention along with races and tennis at the grounds. Awards go to N. H. Gentry and T. A. Hubbard for swine, Grace W. wins and repeats in the 2 year old class, and Gray Jim tops the stake race. Governor Robison praised fair management.
Sam showcases the largest stock of dress goods at 25c 50c 75c 1.00 and up including silks velvets and plushes. Many bargains available. Visit before you buy to see the discounted selections.
Citizens push a 59 cent round trip rail fare from Kansas City to Lawrence to attract Kansas City businessmen to move to Lawrence. Local leaders urge efforts to make the city a preferred residence town as plans unfold for fair week booths and refreshment stands. Also notes Allcock's Porous Plasters as a remedy for side aches and promotes Sozodont Tooth Wash as superior dental care.
An 1887-era notice offers dress goods and carpets, liquor and wine in wholesale quantities by Jounx Donnelly of Kansas City. It also covers a Phi Gamma Delta party at Eldridge House with guests and an Italian orchestra. The column critiques proprietary medicines, citing Dr. G G Green and Boachee’s German Syrup, copied from the Chicago Mail, Aug. 3, 87, and closes with First Regiment Band Concert details.
Lost on September 7 a yellow leather pocket book containing a five dollar bill four dollars and fifteen cents in currency and a promissory note signed by Elizabeth Baker. If found, please leave at this office. Also seeking a pleasant furnished room near A C G Lewis or another first class boarding house. Call or address "L H." Jovrexa Office.
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