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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1887
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal Company in Lawrence Kansas outlines advance and per issue subscription rates and terms. It claims long local dominance, best circulation, intelligent readership, and telegraphic/Associated Press services as advantages for advertising.
A mosaic of political chatter and notices mentions Joe Kansas Legislature backing the Inter-State Commerce bill, fiscal fears, and electoral count debates. It notes serials by Janes Ons, an Audubon Magazine launch by the Forest and Stream publishing company, and debates over railway commissioner appointments with hints of an underground push for ex-State Treasurer Howe.
The Topeka Journal ponders a replacement for General Hazen in the signal service after his death. It suggests M W Reynolds of Kansas as a possible accurate weather indicator, though notes Reynolds’ current workload may prevent accepting the post.
A Topeka editorial muses on weather lore behind a windy Kansas winter. It jokes about forecasts from Ble and the prophets, notes no snow blockades or cattle freezes, and praises sunny days. The piece ends urging study of the stars and refusing to vow weather control for all climates.
Senator Kirk takes on all committees formerly served by the late Senator Whitford. Women push municipal suffrage while threats of constituent responses loom for nonayes. Baldwin city nudges Senator Barker. Buchan of Wyandotte praised as hard working and seasoned. Blue backs his juror commissioner bill amid a minority report. Aller backs Leavenworth interests from Topeka. School book fraud probe looms. county line changes top western issues. Rankin acts as Lawrence lobbyist. new senate chamber praised. Lieutenant Governor Riddle praised as presiding officer and editor.
A mosaic of quips from 19th and early 20th century papers. Jokes on honesty and thrift, misquoted sayings, and light satire about taxes, language, and social norms. The item surveys brief humor bits from sources like Chicago Sentinel Washington Post Detroit Free Press and others with playful lines and mock dialogues.
Broad mix of short notes and advertisements reports a Brooklyn streetcar tieup easing after compromise talks, plus notices on cures and tonics. The items include claims about B B B blood purifier, Prickly Ash Bitter, and various medical products, with references to rail work in Kansas and Virginia.
An array of testimonial style notes and brief items cite Athlophoros as a remedy for rheumatism and other ailments. A user claims dramatic relief after attempts with various medicines, followed by a pointer to purchase from Athlophoros Co. A separate claim touts Dr Kine's New Discovery for consumption with local trial bottles. A minor business note mentions a proposed Spanish chamber of commerce in New York.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters described as a genial restorative that gently and progressively improves disordered health. Suitable for delicate constitutions and weak nerves, it aids digestion, biliousness, and constipation, promotes thorough digestion and regularity, and acts as a protective against malaria and a diuretic.
A Boston Advertiser clipping recalls a clergyman preaching in London’s old churches where a rotund beadle offered sherry or port and explained a centuries old parish bequest for wine and cakes at services. It notes chatter about Wendell Phillips and a humorous revival cue.
A Moscow gambling den used electric deception with star covered walls and hidden holes to signal cheating cards via wires to a partner. The scam allowed the cheater to read opponents' hands through the floor and ceiling.
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