Fragmented 19th century notes on politics and weather
A garbled summary references a variety of topics including rainfall improving market conditions, a Democratic paper run for a week, lawns needing rain, a large corn crop potential, convict issues in a state penitentiary, voter sentiment, surveys by a surveyor general, slow settlement expansion, reform administrations, an oleomargarine bill becoming law, and celebration of a political or legal development. The passage mixes events and opinions with unclear connections.
Jerr Davis critique and Kansas farming musings
Jerr Davis laments aging and quarreling while a Mr Isaac Son is elected to parliament. The piece mocks man milliners in American politics, defends signing the oleomargarine bill, and notes Tom Bowen of the Washington County Register. It forecasts Kansas crop optimism, praising deep, early, and steady plowing for corn.
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Jerr Davis
Isaac Son
Lawrence Journal Chronicle mentions rain denouncing politics of 1886
The Joveyay, Lawrence's oldest paper, proclaims 15 cent weekly pricing and AP dispatches while noting tense relations with Mexico over Editor Cutting. It reports a glorious rain, local growth in Lawrence and Atchison roads, and a significant county tax levy cut from 10 to 7.10 mills for general fund with 6 mills for interest, 2 mills sinking fund unchanged, signaling cautious fiscal management.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Joveyay
I T
Associated Press
Tokology and other noted works in the literary notes
The August North American Review features a range of writings including Dr Alice B. Stockham's Tokology in its fifty edition and German translation. It highlights major pieces on Bis marck by Kasson, a Catholic defense by Brandi, Wright's posthumous Time Insurance, Rochefort on Labor in Pennsylvania, Johnston’s memoir of the Confederacy, and essays by several others.
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Alice B. Stockham
North American Review
Bismarck
John A. Kasson
S. M. Brandi
Jesuit College
Woodstock
Elizur Wright
France
Henr Rochefort
Pennsylvania
Henry George
Sherman
Joseph E. Johnston
Dr. Dexter
Wm. Farrar Smith
Gideon J. Tucker
Wm. Homes
Francis L. Ferguson
Scruggs
The Growth of Freedom and Abolition’s Rise
The article extols nineteenth century invention and liberty, noting how in twenty five years slavery was nearly erased. It cites abolition milestones from Britain to the Americas, highlighting Lincoln’s 1863 emancipation, the Russian serfs freeing, and Spain’s Cortes ruling to free remaining slaves. It lauds the global fall of bondage and the flowering of liberty and philanthropy.
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Africa
Asia
Torre Dal Fuego
Mexico
West Indies
Brazil
Europe
England
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander
Cuba
America
Meeting of the State Central Committees in Topeka
The Republican State Central Committee will convene in Topeka on Wednesday to organize for the campaign. A Topeka reporter notes tension over a district member who bolted regular nominations and now leads a bolting committee, with likely calls for resignation while the fifth district remains to watch and decide. The piece suggests the state panel should stay out of the fifth district and let local efforts resolve the matter.
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Republican State Central Committee
Topeka
Kansas City Journal
State Committee
Endeavoor
State Central Committee
Republican party principles guide state ticket support
The author argues that adherence to Republican principles will boost turnout and lift the State ticket, predicting strong in district support for John A. Martin and all state ticket candidates regardless of individual votes for Anderson or Wilson. The piece endorses the State Central Committee's likely course of action.
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Anderson
Wilson
John A. Martin
State Central Committee
Democratic State Convention Opens at Leavenworth
The Democratic State Convention gathers today in Leavenworth with Kansas Democrats hopeful after national victory. A central debate will be whether to push resubmission of prohibition, with Governor Glick expected to steer the platform. Col Tom Moonlight is anticipated for governor, aligned with a Glick resubmission plank. An Orioles-like bell gifted by Paul Revere arrives at Plymouth church and is linked to Boston’s Liberty Bell heritage.
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Lawrence Journal Company
Lawrence
Kansas
Leavenworth
Cleveland
Glick
Pie
Tom Moonlight
Suferine
Democracy
Awes
Msachusetts
Memorial Methodist Church
Plymouth
Paul Revere
Ames Place
Boston
Boston 13
Perfection Tailor System Of Dress Cutting
Ad promotes W. Kr. Williams perfection system for ladies and children dress patterns with diagrams and instructions for measurements sleeves skirts and cloaks. Claims broad US presence and free book with purchase price seven dollars, plus an offer from Mrs W C Hornes for remedies and self cure guidance.
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W. KR. Williams
W. R. Willams
Williams
United States
Juvenall
W. BR. Williams
Bio
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the Journal
Postofice
St Lawrence
Atchiauz
A. P. Riddle
Uttewa
E. P. Allen
Sedpwick
Supreme Court
D. M. Valentine
Frecklin
Ob Hamilton
Sumner
Smythy McCarthy
Pasnee
J. WI
Nebraska
Cobe. Asvoony
Lowa
Hyuor
Viaho
Vowsas
Ou Aioma
Tom Bowen
Leavenworth Pies
Washington County
Hegister
Bowen
Fon
Gage
Sammy Tilden
Congress
Kanpes
Texas
Southwest
Tim McCarray
Brother Richardson
Gov. Branscombe
Tim McCarthy
New York Sun
Democratic Party
Thmcombe
Travis
Kentucky
Phinn
Lawrence & Atchison
Snallr
W. C. Hornes
Broadway
Mature
Curs
Evergy
Tarrant & CO
New York
Geo.p. Rowell , CO
Spruce Street
Drs
Cigara
NEW Yorks
Earth Wea NY
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Spruce St
Stampa
Hearne & CQ
York
Toory
Tutt’s
Imersasa
Cody
Bethe
Orugetats
St. Mice
Murray St
Stmeon & Co
Portland
Watusceil
Demarco
Ih. P. Hubbard Co
P. Hubbard
Atad
New Haven
Conn
WMP
Leavin
Newsraceas
Newspaper Advertising Bureau
Erson Hende
Wrandotte ST
Kansas City
Psyer
Annie Toaneweagn
Jpney
Dantes Bow
Cass
Annals of Medicine
Ives
Rene
Jeraon
Coswyendatte
Kane
Cbtan
Chicago
Lord & Thomas
Ipion Creamery
Mik
Cresta
Creamera
Eee
Aed
Ford
Michigan
Gonnservatory OF Music
Biscatier
Arece
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