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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1887
Page
4
President Grover Cleveland argues that price competition and tariff reductions could lower living costs and boost industry. He urges Congress to simplify duties, expand the free list, and reduce luxuries while protecting essential goods to support national manufacturing and revenue stability.
Yesterday two couples received marriage rites in western Kansas with officiant C F Spepeer uniting Jonathan Noaccken and Mise Lizzie plus Mr and Mrs C F Spepeer joining another couple at Big Sprises. A new corn based fuel blocks priced at 39 dollars a ton is being used in western ports. Dr Brut hosted a pleasant social gathering Monday evening with local attendance. Meade Center Press Democrat reports cotton yields above thirty carloads in the Notla area of Chautauqua county and eight carloads shipped east last week, praising Kansas crops and prospects for local cotton manufacturing. The piece notes broad cotton trials in Meade and southwestern counties, urging Kansas to grow and process its own cotton like sugar and milk.
District Court reports a jury verdict awarding damages to the plaintiff in a suit titled Carman and Harbaoeh versus The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co. The case concerns injuries to a team of heroes driven by Mr. Barber, formerly the telephone manager, with damages claimed by the plaintiff.
The Kansas Weekly Herald issued Friday September 1 amid printer woes. Publishers Win J Osborn and Wim H Adams describe labor under pressure with worn types and improvised desks, recounting harsh weather and crowded efforts to inform visitors while the press crew endured.
Last Thursday evening a Houdle wedding occurred in the college chapel uniting Burton and Lulu Stacy, with Chas Cee and Winnie Hil also noted. The ceremony was led by Dr. J. H. Bonebrake and guests later feasted at Frank Kern’s residence. Mrs. Cunningham fed about midnight, as Mr. Cunningham’s health slowly improves after two months of illness. Jane University’s winter term opened November with growing student interest, a capable management, and new faculty including Prof. 2.0. Aokin in the natural sciences. Campus improvements include refitted college buildings and several rooms updated. Rev. Reynolds of Wichita visited town on business, and Detopt Weaver, DD of Dayton, Ohio, announced for a December 6 lecture. Poor road conditions hinder travel for the week. Gilbert Tipton traveled from Lawrence for the wedding. The Christian endeavor held a well attended social at Chapel Mall. Mr. Glenn of Osage County accompanied his daughter and another young lady to Lane University. Douglas County is noted as an educational center, merchants feel the pinch from hard times yet remain busy given crop prospects. The cold snap has given way to pleasant weather.
A fragment underlines G A Ryss meeting Saturday and Evangelical Methodist activities. Mrs Williams obituary mention, Elder Bowman sermon, and protracted German M E meetings announced. A mill incident with injuries and a loan by Mr Ables are noted along with sidewalks and crosswalks calls and prairie schooners at the livery.
In Rochester England the Home of the Poor Travelers preserves founder Richard Watts charity against lawyers and red tape. Visitors include Charles Dickens and the almshouse supports sick poor with baths and meals. Guests sign in, receive rations, and depart by morning.
In this period advertisement style prose a toneless claim links diet and digestion to national well being. It asserts that greasy or bad meals upset digestion and promotes Green's Angurt Flower as a remedy to reform habits and restore health and happiness. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.
Legal notice to all named and unnamed defendants that a petition has been filed in the District Court of Douglas County Kansas. Defendants must answer before January 13 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Depositions are to be taken in multiple locations and dates with specified hours and adjournments. Attorney Jeter Rell represents the plaintiff.
The announcement that Gladstone has consented to visit the United States next season must be received with some allowance. He has repeatedly declined an invitation to grant this country. Waugh presented the most urgent and complimentary manner. His age and dread of the voyage have been offered as reasons for declining, and must be considered as imperative now as before.
Mrs Parsons wife of a deceased archiary prepares to publish her husband’s work penned during confinement. She dedicates it to the toiling masses hoping for strong sales, but may face limited demand. The piece contrasts broad interest in the Constitution with dismal appetite for enemy propaganda.
The document argues for lowering duties on imports to reduce revenue, strengthen domestic industry, and cheapen manufactured goods. It presents a long discussion focusing on the financial question and surplus, urging Congress to consider tariff reductions as a remedy.
The article praises John N. Sullivan as a standout American water aid representative in England, noting his style and the opportunities and earnings he enjoys abroad. It remarks that he was previously considered a discount figure before his departure.
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