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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1889

Page

2

Poem Addressed to a Lowell What Poet Is This

A fragmentary verse from April Atlantic praising a poet addressed to James the Lowell on his seventieth birthday. The text speaks of nature’s choice, seasonal change, and the poet reading nature’s hidden truths. It extols a figure who reads “The secret hidden in wroidside weed” and whose muse dances with daffodils.

Dr. Homes James the Lowell June Deeda Prolane Ebuwood Atlantic

Kansan Notes and Vague Steam of Names in Local Union News

The Citizens' convention backs the Republican ticket and will proceed next Tuesday with their choice. Several spellings and names circulate in Kansas City lift, including Walrond Zachary Taylor and Walling. A view of the Union depot rise hints at future cotton factory use as terminal traffic grows. Gusts of local chatter mention Sedan’s corncob factory and Inde pendence official nomination of a 48 year old first assistant secretary of the interior. Helene Hastings contributes a note to be printed soon for readers.

Union Depot Kansas City

Appointment notices and early Oklahoma paper launch

Ma Funsrox receives appointment as postmaster at Kansas City Kansas but fails to secure the election as superintendent of the railway mail service. J B Weaver chosen for Fort Scott post. L G Coata pressed by Weaver. Tax Oklahoma Capital debuts from Winfield with Guthrie as headquarter by April 22. Amelia Rives faces publication disputes over Witness of the Sun, copyright sold for 10000. Iris suggests two pedestal groups for the state capitol costs 10000 each, asserting unique models.

Ma. Funsrox O. K. Serviss Kansas City Kans Railway Mail Service J. 8. Weaver Fort Scott L. G. Coata Oklahoma Territory of Winfield Guthrie I. T Winfield Courier

Kansas urged to fund public works and state pride

A lengthy editorial mix of political critique and social commentary urges Kansas to invest in public buildings and art, while criticizing patronage and urging responsible governance. It cites Congressman Thomas Ryan, debates on morality and temperance, and Christian ethics guiding national reform, with reflections on church and state roles.

Kansas Hutchinson Reformatory

The Cottage by the Sea Neighbors at Riverdale

A spring morning scene unfolds as Jerry returns home with the baby and the narrator meets two Quaker girls Debby and Sally at the cottage door. They offer care, share simple gifts, and kindness brightens the move to a summer home near the ocean three miles away. The baby is tended by quiet neighbors while the narrator and family adjust to cottage life among a close Quaker community.

Jerry Kittie Riverdale Allens Caleb Joseph Allen Bridget Bullie Debby Sally Johnny

Oklahoma Land Opening and Guthrie Growth Outlook

The article describes Oklahoma land availability after a proclamation, noting seventy-one townships with 2414 sections usable for settlement, plus potential 500 poor tracts. It highlights Guthrie as the eastern office hub on Santa Fe and Frisco routes, its prime rail access, Cimarron river location, and Spake creek, amid a fertile, scenic region poised to become a major city. It references observers from the Winfield Courier.

Oklahoma Congress Guthrie Frisco Sapulpa Cimarron Spake Creek Winfield Courier

New Kansas Constitution and Government Book Issued

Mr J S Boughton presents a neat 112 page volume published at Lawrence titled The Constitution and Government of Kansas. It includes rosters of state institutions, lists of state officers and Legislature members, and a compilation of laws passed. It will be published annually.

J. S. Boughton Lawrence Kansas

Million Dollar Chicago Real Estate Deal

The Inter Ocean takes title to the northwest corner of Dearborn and Madison in a million dollar deal. H H Kahl saar paid $7 600 per front foot for 20 by 40 feet, a Chicago high. A syndicate led by Clarence Ford and Walter Peck bought the Haskell building in an L shape for 100000, with a 99 year lease at 30000 yearly. The combined 100 by 50 frontage and rear extension to Calhoun place will be developed by Inter Ocean for a new building to rise as a prominent city structure.

Curcaco Inter Ocean Dearborn Madison Streets H. H. Kahlsaar Chicago Haskell Clarence Ford Walter Peck Madison Dearbon Calhoun Place InterOcean William Penn Nixon

Notice of stockholders meeting at court house

All stockholders and those interested in Lawrence Stock Yards are requested to meet at the courthouse at 1 o clock on Saturday, April 6, 1889. 8-28 w2 Countres.

Lawrence Court House

Consumption Cure Court Ad By Lawrence Kans Dealer

An advertisement by C. Collins of Lawrence County Kansas promotes a cure for nervous debility and nervous complaints after testing its powers. The notice lists two high-grade bulls, Short-born and Herefordt, aged one and two years, as part of the sale or offering.

C. Collins Lawrence Kas

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