25 Sep 1887
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1887
Page
1
A long fragment discusses the Lawrence area economy including a sugar factory from sorghum at Fort Scott, the potential benefits to town and farms, and the broader state context. It notes newspaper prominence, local politics, and a mix of national topics from Shakespearian authorship debates to sugar production interests.
A reader defends Ignatius Donnelly against Baconian Shakespeare theories, arguing the Donnelly account exposes omissions and misstatements about John Shakespeare’s life. The letter contests the claim that Shakespeare’s father lacked education and wealth, noting John Shakespeare’s civic roles and property acquisitions to imply a suitable upbringing for William Shakespeare.
A Chicago man jumped a closing bridge to reach a keg of free beer and lunch at a new shop, despite urging to wait for the bridge to close. A physician remarks Chicago’s rushing spirit has built the city’s fame and laments the risk to life for brief business gains.
A fragment describes a woman transforming a low cel led parlor into a bright summer room with blue chintz drapery and a piano. It notes practical furniture tips from Queen Anne settees to cottage chairs, plus matches and domestic curiosities.
A public auction is set for October 1 1987 at 1 PM at the Lawernce Court House Douglas County Kansas. The sale covers a described parcel in Section 12 Township 12 Range 19 with an estimated value of 6500 dollars to satisfy an order of sale from the Fourth Judicial District Court in Douglas County Kansas.
A diaristic fragment describes a picnic mood with a young narrator and a self confessed gushers. The scene features enthusiastic nature lovers praising trees birds and flowers while dealing with fear of bugs and a playful crowd near a brook. After hours of rambling the party heads home on a train, reflecting a slice of school day life.
Mrs Phebe Chesley of Peterson Clay Co Iowa shares a remarkable tale of recovery from kidney complaints and lacrimes after years of pain. She says Electric Bitters freed her from pain and weakness letting her do housework again, with Arnica Salve also recommended.
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