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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1887
Page
2
Turbulent Kansas news spans Topeka governorship debate and western coal and salt interests. Reports include Wichita and Leavenworth on politics and industry, cotton trials in Barber and Pratt counties, and rail profits in Kansas.
Visitors tour Conway Castle with its eight round towers and ivy covered walls set along the River Conway. The article describes the castle’s medieval fortifications, the great hall, moat, and gate, plus town walls and a nearby river village Bettwys-y-Coed, and notes daily excursions and a beggar woman encountered on the street.
A traveler’s nostalgic rail journey from Chester to Carnarvon through Wales depicts medieval sites, abbeys, and legends. The narrative notes St Wolfred’s Well, Penrhyn ties, castles, and the Conway region, with remarks on farms, industry, butter, and prices in local markets.
Postoffice changes in Kansas for the week ending Dec 3 1887 reported by Wm Van Vieck. Establishments include Norland Fort County Robert Magill Dublin Sumner County renamed Zuba James Wiley Festmasters appointed in multiple counties. discontinued offices listed with counties and names.
Two reporters argue over notes from a lecture. A memory expert claims he can recall verbatim without papers, describing how memory aided him after blindness. The tale explores memory as a faculty and the value of notes in recording speeches.
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