16 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1883
Page
1
A Corry Pennsylvania minister describes medical past and current cures by Thomas Electric Oil for quinsy hoarseness and family diphtheria, claiming it clears nasal congestion and earaches. He urges wider use, notes relief from rheumatic lip pain, and endorses the product as a rare patent medicine.
A large crowd gathered for the old settlers’ reunion at Bismarck Grove with a noon banquet, afternoon and evening sessions, speeches by Legate Thacher and Anthony, music led by N O Stevens, and a final adjournment with thanks to Union Pacific. Notable attendees included Dr J P Root Wyandotte and Col D R Anthony Leavenworth, plus Lawrence and Topeka figures.
The funeral of Hugh J Hastings late editor and proprietor of the Commercial Advertiser was held this morning from St Leos church and drew many prominent citizens. The remains lay in front of the altar, black draped, and floral offerings from Commercial employees abounded. The church was crowded. all Commercial staff attended. Low mass requiem was offered by Rev. Fathers Ducey and Tole with a brief eulogy by Ducey. Pallbearers included Kent Arthur, Roscoe Conkling, Hugh J Jewett, Jay Gould, Samuel Sloan, General Eckert, J Van Schaik, Wm G Weed, Isaac W England, J Nelson Tappan and John Hoey. The remains were taken to Albany for interment.
Today’s event focused on Eyeset aiming to break his 2:14 record for a $2,000 purse. He warmed in 2:20 then delivered a remarkable final trial with a 34 second first quarter, 1:00 half, 1:39 three quarters, finishing 210M without a misstep or distress, earning strong showings.
The Daily Indicator lists wheat and corn bids and shipm ents with fluctuating prices. Wheat No 2 soft and red ranges, corn bids vary with cash and futures, oats No 2 at 42 cents. Butter, eggs, pork, lard and dry salt meats show steady or mixed prices. Wool and dairy notes from Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico include quality grades and regional quotes.
Kansas City stock market bulletin dated September 1908 details live stock receipts and prices. Hogs bring about 2.00 per hundredweight with weak tendencies while looser bulk trades show odd prices around 2.40 at the end of the day.
Chicago market notes from September 15 1883 show Hog receipts around 8000 and shipments about 6000 with a dull market tone. Cattle receipts and shipments near 5000 reflect normal activity but a weak market persists with little demand.
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