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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1887
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas August 11 1887 Burlingame announces formation of a company to manufacture woolen and cotton knit goods by machinery outlining planned production and capitalization.
Between the Republicans and the prohibitionists the Kentucky Bourbon is rapidly leaking away. Guepa Springs offers inland sea bathing with a briny reminder and no dangerous surf or undertow to worry about.
Prominent Texas Democrats declare that every Democrat who aided the prohibitionists in the recent campaign, including Senator Reagan, will be boycotted.
The widow of John Casey, a Revolutionary War soldier, has been granted a pension. Casey married her when she was sixteen, a few years before his death in 1845.
Investigations in Minneapolis reveal saloons operating without licenses if they contribute to the Democratic campaign fund. Authorities say licensed status is bypassed through political contributions, prompting scrutiny of local liquor regulation and party finance.
Prohibitionists are moving to initiate local option elections across numerous Michigan counties under the law enacted by the previous legislature. The effort targets multiple jurisdictions to widen alcohol control measures within the state.
A strange scene described as the Democracy of Ohio rising with kerosene mixed in the air, producing a strong Standard Oil scent. The odd tousle suggests a political metaphor or critique rather than a literal event, with a vivid image of fumes and a corporate fragrance lingering in the atmosphere.
The note reports Oklahoma boomers killed while entering a forbidden land on the 19th inst, with Uncle Sem expected to comment as troops concentrate in the area.
The record recalls George William Curtis delivering a dramatic line "QO, Absolum! my son! my son!" to the Civil Service Reform club last week. The audience was reminded with the motto that "Men do not gather grapes from brambles" as a moral lesson.
Reports indicate a general crop failure in beet and corn producing nations with Illinois Indiana portions of Wisconsin Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York seeing poor yields. Kansas stands out with an above average crop.
The Beloit Gazette ends semi weekly issues and resumes weekly publication due to reduced patronage from crop failure. The paper plans to resume more frequent issues when conditions improve and the roses bloom again.
The St Louis Republican mocks George William Curtis and his Newport circle as regulating the country without true effect. Kentucky Democrats face anxiety as election returns spread fear of a narrow escape. A Hawaiian king loses powers under a new constitution yet keeps a salary, leaving him idle and content.
A near-defeat of General Buckner by Republicans in Kentucky highlights Bourbonism’s hold and signals a strong push by democracy’s field marshal. The official tally is required to decide the result, seen as a victory and a sign of Bourboniam's decline.
A colored desperado described as one of the most accomplished bood lers of his time stole nineteen hogs in North Leavenworth, sold them to nearby farmers at full price, and escaped arrest. Authorities suspect he fled toward Kansas City to pursue further pork profits, potentially besting figures like Sharpe or McGarrigle.
The excerpt argues that pivotal states produce statesmen and cites Indiana as pivotal. It asserts drought does not affect them and that three nationally known generals, Ben Harrison, Walter Q. Gresham, and Lew Wallace, justify Indiana's prominent role next year.
John Swinton announces the suspension of his Labor and Anti Monopole party paper, funded at great personal loss from tens of thousands of dollars. He blames unmet socialist aims and lack of public response. Swinton, once a Lawrence printer, laments drift to city life and failed communistic agitation.
With corn crop burnings causing short feed, farmers can plant rye on available ground for pasture. If rye is unavailable, oats millet or sorghum sown early and dense provide good pasturage. Rye sown two to three bushels per acre supports stock through much of the feeding season, and light grazing keeps cows and young stock in good condition, boosting milk flow and winter growth.
A Texas judge, Willis of Panhandle, recounts his impeachment near miss and defends his legal prowess. He recalls serving as Montgomery County attorney in 1871 and notes a hostile legislature inquiry. His grand jury address warns against indicting innocent persons and defends his own legal skill.
The Thistle's British cup challenge sparked wide national interest as an elite international contest. The Volunteer yacht issued reassurance, claiming safety and proving faster than the Puritan by seven minutes twenty one seconds in the first race and ten minutes in the second, potentially securing the cup for the new yacht Mayflower and Puritan relegated.
An ad listing Buckien's Araica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises caresses and chapped hands sold by Barber Bros. The notice mentions “Cobb Jr.” as cousin to James G Blaine and Gail Hamilton, with price 25 cents per box.
A tribute to Preston B. Plumb, tracing his rise from a youth in Xenia to a leading U S senator. The piece lauds his practical governance, extensive service, and influence across departments, courts, and public life, highlighting his leadership in Indian treaties, land issues, veterans, and postal rail service. It positions him as a staunch Republican and unmatched state asset.
A Sabbath voyage across the English Channel aboard the Cricket from New York on July 13 carries 300 passengers, mostly steerage, with bright skies and smooth seas. The journey passes ships, a lighthouse at Scilly Isles, and lively scenes aboard including Italian musicians and a red star signal. Antwerp arrival on July 25 after a Scheldt sail and brief notes on the Cathedral visit and language quirks.
A birthday tribute for Plumb in his Jubilee year notes his power on the committee on appropriations and his unwavering devotion to the state's interests. The writer calls him the most modest citizen and a peer of the exalted, predicting his influence as a new Senator could not match. He will be fifty next October.
The Lawrence population near 15,000 sees many with throat and lung ailments. Kemp's Balsam offers relief at 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial size free. Barber Brae promotes this remedy amid claims of a hot summer unseen in years.
Sarber Bros offers refunds to customers who took three four ths of a bottle without relief claiming the medicine enriches cleanses and purifies the blood and tones the system. Price one dollar call at store Fort Scott joy over Chicago Kansas Western railroad bund a carry.
Mrs Phabe Chealey of Peterson Clay Co Iowa recounts a remarkable cure from kidney trouble and lameness after years of incapacity. Now free from pain she can do her housework unaided praising Electric Bitters. Also notes Buck Jen's Arnica Salve and Geuda Springs as a notable resort with surf baths.
The ad asserts Brautreth’s Pils can cure inflammatory and chronic rheumatics, xout, bilious issues, fevers, and disordered blood, liver, kidneys, and bladder. It says the pills stimulate blood, excite digestion, and tone the system, aiding impurity removal. Directions: take one or two pills nightly for two weeks. Also notes Almeda Norton County Star reports farmers predict their largest corn crop ever.
An advertisement offers a free self addressed envelope for a remedy discovered by a missionary in South America claiming it will cure nervous weakness early decay and related conditions. It also notes a Millbrook tornado caused losses of not less than seventy thousand dollars.
Tonight and tomorrow night and every day this week Barber Bros Leis drug store offers Kenny's Suppositories as the most successful treatment yet introduced for the cure of piles. Old sufferers find relief and a permanent cure soon. Check the disease early with this remedy. Price 50c.
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