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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1886
Page
2
The page reports shaky Chicago freight rates amid potential rate wars and a St Louis Tuk ice gorge damage. It notes Gen William R Rowley death in Chicago, a postmasters convention in session, a Papal consistory delay, and Rev Sam Jones sermon closure in Cincinnati. It also mentions Mormon exodus prospects to Mexico, Northwest rebellion amnesty, land grant forfeiture debates, and political tensions in Britain and Ireland.
The Lawrence Republic reports that the Territorial Council rejected the House bill to abolish slavery in Kansas. It lists yeas and nays and presents sketches of lawmakers including H. Townsend and C. Learnard. The piece lauds Old John Brown as a Kansas institution and recounts his daring confrontations with pro slavery forces.
The article honors Col Learnard born November 14 1882 in Franklin county Vermont who joined the Free State cause in February 1856, commanded cavalry at Bull Creek, and served in the Council from the disfranchised counties. It praises his fidelity to constituents and views him as a steadfast opponent of slavery.
The article surveys English French Italian composers and highlights German figures, notably Robert Franz, whose songs fuse romantic structure with counterpoint. Franz, a student of classical masters, revised editions of old works and left a legacy in lieder, though age has diminished his presence.
The article surveys Franz, Carl Reinecke, Brahms, Schumann, and other figures. It highlights Reinecke as conductor and editor, Brahms as a prodigious yet enigmatic genius, and mentions Hiller, Joachim, Wienawski, Kullak, and the Scharwenka brothers. Wagner is deferred to a future series.
Funeral sermon preached by Rev. E B Slade in Lecompton on January 31 at the U B church North Lawrence. The discourse cites Job and portrays human life as brief and troubled, urging preparation for eternity and noting the Christian aim of gaining a crown in heaven.
A preacher recalls life as a pilgrim and shepherds thoughts on death. Robert G. Hayslett, nineteen, is described as dutiful and loving to his mother, with a solemn call to prepare for departure. Grief and reverence touch the grave, urging kindness, duty, and affectionate living toward the living.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a cure all for throat chest and lung ailments claiming it saves life delivers immediate relief. Trial bottle offered at Barber Bros Drug Store while Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion cures Itch Prairie Mange and Scratches in 30 minutes sold by Barber Bros druggists in Lawrence.
A Rochester physician Dr J B Henson reports a life saving recovery attributed to Warner's Safe Cure. Letters from Rochester citizens and Rev Dr Foote accompany the testimonial as strongest proof. The Cleveland Herschic publication notes intense professional and public debate over the confession.
In a public statement, leaders including CLR Parsons and W. D. Shuart affirm Dr Henson's literal truthfulness and the efficacy of Warner's Safe Cure for Brights disease. They defend the cure's credibility, citing their own trust in Henson, the high standing of Warner & Co, and personal involvement in the case.
Retired East India missionary era physician claims a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis and nervous complaints. He offers free mailed recipe in German French or English with full directions, requestor to address W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester N Y.
Teething guidance from a renowned physician treating millions of families over forty years. Claims to relieve pain and cure dysentery diarrhoea griping wind colic. promotes rest for mother. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Electric Bitters from Barber Bros claiming rapid improvement from low spirits to strong health. It touts relief from loss of appetite headaches bilious debility and general weakness and offers a bottle at fifty cents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and other skin ailments. It promises satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 2 cents per box. Barber Bros. & Co. distribute the product.
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