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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1889
Page
2
The Lawrence weekly describes satirical notes on Arkansas City, postmaster candidates, and a Kansas city political scene. It notes a death of Dr. Ws. H. Buckaster of Oska loosa, age 58, and criticizes the post office selection, tariffs, free trade, and state house architecture.
A vivid description lauds Henry M. Stanley as he leads the exploration of Africa, likening his voyage to Columbus and foretelling a future where Africa rises with commerce and Christianity. The piece praises his courage, diplomacy, and enduring name in the interior of the continent.
The Tribune explains the Australian voting method noting precincts of 200 to 250 voters, state and county election boards, certified nominations, and independent petitions. Ballots are uniform and red for full ballots, white otherwise with poll clerk initials. Penalties include imprisonment fines and possible disenfranchisement.
Fragment mentions Raymond and Dick paying for a lawyer to stop draymen from dumping garbage at a property in Atchison. Details are incomplete, but indicates a real estate dispute over waste disposal and municipal actions.
The piece mocks strict household thrift as a husband mans the budget while his wife patches gowns and groceries. It lampoons cheap molasses and head cheese, shows a tramp lunch and charity feeding, and ends with a moral against inferior goods and overzealous saving.
Local dispute over who should become Lawrence postmaster fuels delay as residents push for Mrs. Haskell and question Senator Funston’s role. Ad urges readers to advocate public choice while noting a claimed health ad for deafness treatment with Hall's Catarrh Cure.
Delicacy of flavor and restraint have propelled Barber Bree’s California 11 to prominence in premium bourbon, with widely sought after bottles priced at $1 and distributed through selective channels.
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