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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1887
Page
2
The joint committee of the Senate and House reports favorable a bill to appropriate 15000 to establish a silk station at the Deaf and Dumb asylum in Olso. The legislature, in a Wichita trip planned for next Friday the 18th, emphasizes strict observance of the law on public occasions and at all times in the city.
The senate adjourns Friday till Monday at 4 PM after work rounds up for the Knights. Appropriation bills for institutions pass substantially. Blue's bill for a Leavenworth criminal court moves forward. Kirk's Supreme Court relief bill advances. In the House, women's suffrage and Murray's temperance bill pass. County lines vote leaves Lane county intact.
Lawrence correspondent reports Hon. Milt Reynolds Kicking Bird defending tariff protection to a large A O U W hall audience. He argues protection lifts farmers and manufacturers together, cites 1850 60 factory growth under low tariffs vs high tariffs, and claims America grew wealthier under protection than free trade England. Men of Kansas and America rally to the cause.
A Chicago Tribune article argues winter survival of trees hinges on late autumn growth and soil conditions. It notes fruit trees with heavy fall growth and warm spells risk more frost damage, cites Illinois apple losses, and recommends mulching and shading to protect young seedlings. It lists seedling hardiness by species observed by the Ohio Experiment Station and emphasizes soil, location, and climate in planning.
A Victorian home remedy guide advises simple comfort measures for earaches and leg-aches in children. It recommends a hot hops and vinegar ear bag, flannel coverings, and avoiding irritants like onion cores or pepper cotton. For leg-aches a salted water towel wrap and dry flannels are praised, while a dry warm throat pack helps with croup symptoms.
Agricultural note praises oats for hens when paired with grass and argues oats do not cause overfeeding or crop swelling. It suggests summer varied feeding, warns sprouted oats change composition, and adds a brief telegraph quip about Chinese intermarriage restrictions within the Smith family.
A lively chronicle of the rise of the express system from 1830s stage drivers to Harnden and Adams, Wells Fargo, andpony riders. It highlights Harnden’s trek from New York to Boston, Adams’ expansion, Wells, Fargo’s growth, government stamps, and the dramatic dangers and fortunes of early mail and bullion transport.
A Meridian Connecticut man buys a horse for five dollars after it dies of colic and rigor mortis. He later learns the horse is dead and discovers the buyer’s feigned medical knowledge. The tale ends with the buyer keeping his bargain and the seller lamenting the event.
A humorous tale from Youth's Companion describes a politician lured by a "corn-plasters" salesman. In his office amid congressional notes, the man requests a certificate claiming extraordinary age and vigor from Buffkin's corn-plasters, which the statesman writes with mock sincerity before the visitor exits.
A Times ad targets titled ladies with a hankering for journalism offering annual earnings from £500 to £1,000 paid weekly monthly or 4s options. Occupation involves high class journalism mainly outdoors with private carriage if needed. Young clever women considered for permanent post with social advantages beyond income.
Benjamin P. Paul of Camden endured lockjaw after a gun blast tore his right hand and wrist. Despite five surgeons urging amputation, he refused and fully recovered, as reported by the Camden Me Herald.
A young man around 25 to 30 registered as C Caywood at the Central house in Newark Ohio, claimed four thousand dollars cash and promised five thousand with more to buy a stock farm. He visited real estate offices and livery stables, hired a team, and fled east after selling a horse and wagon, leaving a trail of abandoned arrangements and suspicious farm deals. He also used the alias J BR Claywood at the Place house.
Lawrence Journal letters page quotes C H Branscombe defending his actions in the John Taylor suit. He denies allegations about Taylor's children, accuses press commentary of prejudice, and calls for a commission to identify the public “people” judging the case. The piece rails at media overreach while urging a court ruling.
The celebrated furniture artist and maker from Cincinnati will visit Tuesday February 15 at Eldridge house. Citizens with apartments or houses to furnish are urged to call and sell. He has furnished twenty Kansas City residences including Ridge Mansion and ex Gov Crittenden. His artistic styles are original and made to special order in Cincinnati shops. A gold bracelet with five gold bangles is offered as a reward for information.
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