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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1888
Page
2
A poem from the Zeie Journal in Lawrence Kansas on December 20 describes a vivid night scene. It portrays electric lights, breaking breakers, and a robe of light across the sky, as the speaker vows to witness the same rich illumination again tomorrow night.
A Paris letter from Miss Mary L. Lewis via G. Grovenor recounts a pension stay with Americans, talks of talking Parisian politics, and details a sewer tour with 340,000 cu ft per hour capacity and 16 day cleaning cycle, plus a Catacombs visit with candlelit galleries and bone displays.
The text notes early Latin and Biblic references about life’s brevity. It mentions side passages barred after cases of party members wandering off, with horrific reports of individuals devoured by rats. Many bones belong to victims of the Revolution and reign of terror.
The narrator recalls a journey with an artistic companion along the Moselle and Abr to sketch ruins, lodging in simple inns, and meeting locals. They emphasize the contrast between American tourists and German hospitality, describe rough travel conditions, modest costs, and the charm of rural life, while noting evolving tourism and potential future rail expansion. The tone is reflective and observant, with vivid scenes of inns, forests, chapels, and encounters with locals.
The narrator describes traveling across a broad region rich in minerals and grape growing. Terraced mountains rise from rocky terrain, each wall of stone built by patient hands. A shrine inscription pleads visitors to bow and thank the Lord for life, seen high above the roadside.
The November 1864 sequence centers on General Thomas's push against Hood near Nashville, with Sherman and Grant in Washington reacting to the battle. Hood suffers heavy losses, 5,000 prisoners, 53 artillery pieces, and 7,000 small arms, signaling a decisive setback for the Confederacy and ending Confederate attempts in the region.
Columnus reports E. L. Harper the ex-banker convict is not well and has been placed again in the insane department at the pen. Officials say he should not have visitors for some time.
Took Laudanum reports C W Part ridge an advertising solicitor was found dead in his room today after taking laudanum He left a note requesting an old soldier's burial claiming three years in the army and a wound entitled him Abe Levy advertised mufflers and handkerchiefs in the notice
A Chicago reader recounts a seventeen year battle with a severe skin disease that left him unable to walk or dress self. After various doctors failed, Cuticura Remedies are claimed to cure him in about eight weeks, with rapid recovery and long-term health.
A historical ad lists K Spridge House run by K Spridge and M Conn including heated steam and fire alarm, rates 2.00 to 3.00 per day. Lawrence House operated by A R Mills on Vermont Street near Court House, one block from Opera House and post office. T L Simmons at Corner Winthrop and New Hampshire streets, newly furnished with daily and weekly rates 1.00 and 3.00 respectively. Call for reservations.
PROP COR Warren NH staff say the beat city place for those seeking a medium price home like and respectable lodging. Frese street stabling nearby. Phone 151. Rates 1.00 per day 4.00 per week meal tickets 3.50 table board 3.00 single meal 0.26. J M Goodwin proprietor opposite Union Pacific depot. Lunch counter in connection.
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