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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1887

Page

7

University Appropriations Bill for 1888 and 1889

The bill provides for university expenses for the fiscal years ending June 30 1888 and June 30 1889. It itemizes salaries for chancellor professors librarians and staff, lab and apparatus costs, building repairs, water works, and endowment fund allocations. Contingent and audit provisions are included with formal state auditor authority.

Senate University of Kansas State of Kansas State University Department of Law Libray City Water Works University Department of Engineering Revenusa Auditor of State Committee On Ways and Means Prof. Snow Bowersock Topeka

Weather forecast for next summer by Lawrence prophet

The Lawrence weather prophet John Paine predicts next summer will feature great lightning and thunder, heavy cloud cover, downpours, and afterward stifling heat. He foresees even rainfall evenly distributed with storms reaching near building tops.

Lawrence John Paine John Patno

Susan B Anthony Honored for Lifelong Reform Drive

Ms M E Rice reads a birthday tribute to Susan B Anthony recounting a decade ago when a lawyer refused to sign a petition for woman suffrage. The piece praises Anthony as a persistent organizer who rose from obscurity, faced hostility, and steadied the reform movement with courage, honesty, and broad inclusion.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Suggested for Rheumatism Relief

The piece notes rheumatism flares after exposure and argues Hood's Sarsaparilla is not a cure but has aided thousands. It urges sufferers to try the remedy at the first sign of a chill or twinge, reflecting period ads and claims.

Hood

Union Pacific plans Carbondale extension toward Eldorado

The Union Pacific Railway votes stock for an extension of the Carbondale branch to Eldorado via Osage City, Emporia and Cottonwood Falls. Work will start soon with a goal to reach Santa Fe territory. Osage City and Emporia promise aid. Lawrence backs the project. Boston talks trigger chamber of commerce action.

Carbondale Chase County Union Pacific Railway Company Eldorado Osage City Emporia Cottonwood Falls Charles Francis Adams Union Pacifi Santa Fe Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Col. Learnard Boston

Kansas State Sees Rail Boom Attract Investment and Growth

Eastern capital floods into the state for railroads and manufactories while land gains value after a single year. Hamilton County lies on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line with potential north south routes. Rich soil supports fruit and grain with strong farming prospects, inviting maps and inquiries to 320 Main Street Kansas City MO.

Union Hamilton County Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe

Diphtheria Health Warning and Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsement

A health note extols the dangers of diphtheria and the need for skilled medical care. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood, restores vitality, and renovates the system after infection.

Hood

Advertising Pays Off Says Lawrence Journal

An opinion piece in the Lawrence Journal argues advertising is effective for real estate and goods. It notes small ads like wanted rooms yield many responses, with even a quarter spent bringing substantial inquiries. Hood's Sarsaparilla is briefly endorsed as a blood cleanser and remedy.

Lawence Kaun Lawrence Journal

Haskell Institute to Get Full Brass Band

The Haskell Institute plans to equip a complete brass band led by John Buck with instruction for pupils once instruments are purchased. City business leaders pledge funds led by Gov. Robinson and Gov. Innes, total to be announced Monday. Governor Robinson seeks more pupils for Haskell and aims to elevate the school to Carlisle standards. The band addition pleases Indian boys and draws local interest as Lawrence funds the project. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised in the text.

Haskell Institute John Buck Gov. Robinson Gov. Gev. Innes Haskell Carlisle School Lawrence

First Woman Registers in Lawrence Suffrage Era

A woman becomes the first to register in Lawrence marking a milestone in municipal suffrage. Mr and Mrs A S Diggs also register as qualified voters for the upcoming election. A council of local figures declares municipal suffrage unconstitutional, while others anticipate its impact on liquor policy and future public mobilization of women voters.

Lawrence A. S. Diggs Ed Carroll

Allcock's Porous Plasters Offer Safe Sure Speedy Relief

Safe sure and speedy describe Allcock's Porous Plasters. They contain no deleterious drugs and are made on scientific principles. The plasters deliver ingredients matched to their use and work quickly to relieve pain and restore normal muscle nerve and skin function.

Allcock

Resolutions on Dependent Pension Bill by Washington Post No 12

A Kansas Grand Army of the Republic post adopts resolutions denouncing President Cleveland and his veto of the Dependent Pension Bill. The group accuses him of vilifying Union soldiers and urges senators and representatives to override the veto. A copy is to be sent to Senator P B Plumb and Representative E H Funston.

Washington Post United States Congress Department of Kansas Grand Army of the Republic Grover Cleveland P. B. Plumb U. S E. H. Funston Washington

Barber Bro s Leis drug store promotes Kemp s Suppositories

A promotional note advertises Kemp s Suppositories at Barber Bros Leis drug store as the most successful cure for piles. It claims immediate relief and a permanent cure with a price of 40 cents, urging sufferers to treat the disease promptly.

Barber Bro Kemp

In Memory of Olaf Person Obituary

Olaf Person died Friday morning at his New York Street home after a brief decline. Born January 8 1845 in Sweden, he immigrated 1869, lived in Lawrence then Kansas City, married Emma Oberg in 1873 and had four children. Funeral from his home at two o clock with AOUW and IOOF burial aid.

Olaf Person New York Street Mr. Pearson Belenge Onscheral Malmolen Sweeden Person

Aver's Hair Vigor Promises Dandruff Cure

For the removal of dandruff and curing humors of the scalp, Aver's Hair Vigor is promoted as the best remedy. The wording emphasizes scalp health and preventive care through a tonic solution.

Aver

Consumption Cured by Vegetable Remedy

An old physician long retired offers a vegetable remedy said to cure Consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and lung ailments and also nervous debility and nervous complaints. The German French or English formula with full directions is promised to be sent from his home in Rochester New York.

N.Y

Railroads and Reunion Occupy Chamber Meeting

The Lawrence chamber reports on railroads and the G A R reunion plans. Tisdale notes a Paola line draft by Thacher and Usher. no reply from Gould. A surveyor is at work. a railroad company may form. The G A R committee expects to raise 1200 for the Bis marck grove reunion. about 50,000 veterans may attend. Whitehead resigns as secretary. Walker elected successor.

Chamber of Commerce Messrs A. Henley Paola Bismarck Grove G. A. R. Department of Kansas Abilene Lawrence Houstion South Lawrence North Lawrence Col. Houston J. M. Walker Trade and Commerce Bowersock Steinberg Parke Henley Leis John M. Walker

Brewer hearing on prohibition case outlines test for reimbursement

Judge D J Brewer held a brief Saturday session to hear arguments in a Ziebold case from Atchison where liquors were seized under the prohibition law. The decision suggests if a prior liquor business suffered losses from confiscation the owner may seek state reimbursement. The matter will go to the U S Supreme Court as a test case, with contention over differences between brewery versus saloon ownership and taxation.

Leavenworth Standard D. J. Brewer United States Court Chambers Ziebold Atchison Bradford John Tomlinson Brewer Supreme Court of the United States Walruff Lawrence W. B. Slosson Leavenworth Supreme Court

Free Trade Benefits Propriety Medicines Shrinkage

The removal of internal revenue and revenue stamps from proprietary medicines lowers costs for consumers and aids home manufacturers. Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup now offer 1/5 more medicine in the 75 cent bottles after a 36 cent per dozen reduction. Sample bottles for 10 cents remain the same size.

Green Boschee

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