17 Sep 1884
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1884
Page
1
Voters seek budget friendly clothing and political campaign resources as candidates prepare for gatherings. The discussion notes plan to attend events, optimize seating for majorities, and allocate remaining funds to maximize impact.
Andrew Tosh & Co offer a compact list of farms and houses for sale. Listings include brick houses with multiple rooms near Mississippi Street and New Jersey Street, several farms of 80 to 165 acres with prices from 1 500 to 6 000, and locations around University and Ohio Warren Streets. Contact No 54 Massachusetts Street Lawrence for details.
A young woman Louise Andrews arrived destitute from Kansas with a story of being deserted by her husband John C. Andrews after a western move from Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. He left the train at Argentine with their valises, and she, penniless, reached Lawrence by train and seeks aid while farm neighbors offer work. Authorities seek the husband as she sobs and awaits news, with local society notices and other assorted items from Lawrence.
Masked men forced entry to the hotel of school treasurer Mr Jennison in Washington township around 2 pm. When Mrs Jennison said the money was in the bank, the intruders drew revolvers and shot her dead. A second woman present frightened the attackers who fled. four suspects were arrested as search parties continue.
Sir Stafford Northcota spoke to a large conservative gathering at Edinburg about the franchise bill. He tied government action to grievances against the house of lords and urged party unity.
KC market notes receipts 63,000 bushels wheat 3,200 in-store 607,000 bushels. corn 14,000 receipts 6,000 shipped 64,000 in store. oats and rye nominal. Butter and eggs active. chickens in demand. cheese, lard, and tallow priced. wool mixed quality with varied bids and asks.
Live Stock Indicator lists Sept 10 1884 receipts in Kansas City Cattle 3575 with mixed grades and prices. Hogs 4455 with dull market and wide range 5.70 to 6.20. Sheep 3751 also dull with unclear pricing. Texas herd notes and feed prices referenced.
The Chicago Produce Market report notes firm opening followed by declines and a later rebound in wheat and corn with mixed closes. Prices move for oats rye barley flax seed pork lard and Butter. Hog and cattle receipts noted with a weak hog market and steady cattle trade amid export demand.
A feature on desirable dress fabrics emphasizing silks, velvets, and velveteens for refined wardrobe choices. The discussion notes texture, sheen, and drape quality as key attributes influencing selection.
Advertisers offer fourteen acre tract near Lawrence with water, fruit trees, a house, outbuildings, and cheap terms. Other listings describe a five room home with a fenced yard, a tract near the city with two dwellings and extensive facilities, and a 160 acre farm near Lawrence with wheat and pasture. Levi A. Doank & Co promotes easy terms and full showings.
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