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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1886
Page
2
The Journal reports the Princess of Wales recovering from diphtheria as Vienna hosts a likely festival choir of hundreds. It also covers Kansas post office changes, promotions at Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and memorial notes on Dr. A M Wilder. Names include A A Robinson and C W Smith. events span cities such as San Francisco, Kansas, Boston, and Paris.
The Stail way Age condemns the suit against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway seeking a receiver and injunction against its dividend. It notes a small holder with 170 shares aims to plunder a prosperous company, warns that courts can be abused to depress prices and enrich speculators, and cites prior cases in Ohio and New York. The piece credits judiciary with rebuking such schemes when tried.
The first Vice President in charge of traffic and operating departments was recently noted for his extended experience and high reputation as a railway master. The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe company has secured Mr Smith, praised as an able, broad manager with long ties to major lines including Pennsylvania Conglomerates, Central Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, New York Lake Erie and Western, and Chesapeake Ohio.
A Washington correspondent is denounced as a vexing excrescence in the press corps. The piece argues that correspondents misread influence of Congress and create false sensationalism, blaming them for alarming the public and unsettling patriotic readers.
The country will rumble with ferment over these appointments for weeks yet few care deeply. The Senate may wrangle for personal reasons while daily bickers happen nationwide for selfish ends. The Washington correspondent laments endless ado about nothing.
At an early City Council meeting citizens will apply for a permit to construct and operate a water works system in Lawrence. It is viewed as desirable and necessary for fire protection and sanitation, with liberal incentives urged to quickly take stock and push the project forward to keep the city ahead in progress.
The Washington Letter describes a snowy capital scene with sleighs selling out, carnival crowds on Pennsylvania Avenue, and grand marble buildings. It notes Congress may fund a $1,000,000 monument to General Grant in Riverside Park, doubts a Lincoln and Grant memorial bill will pass, and comments on Secretary Lamar’s Bell Telephone patent suit being pursued at US expense.
The article discusses rival companies seeking to break down a patent and pursue litigation, noting the U S patent grant and avoiding costly suits. It mentions a fraud warning to farmers about a western schemes offering pond stocking for one dollar, and reports on the President's state dinner with thirty guests and elaborate decorations. It also notes the Japanese Patent Commissioner visiting the Patent Office to learn about the American system, which European nations are aligning with, praising Yankee invention and protection.
A historic tale recounts a mechanic challenging Richelieu with a promised discovery to enrich France, the madman jailed, and a British nobleman later recognizing steam power. It also mentions Warner's safe cure, Parker's Hair Balsam, and assorted classified notices about loans, a hair product, baggage service, a hotel promotion, a girl job, and a medicinal salve.
A recipe collage lists Baked Indian Pudding and Potato Puff with potatoes onions and flour, Ginger Snaps with sugar melissa and ginger, Jellied Chicken in rich gelatine liquor, and Rabbit Stew with ham onions garlic bay leaf and milk. Directions cover mixing boiling baking frying simmering and serving.
A Supreme Court of Texas judge, traveling in London, chats with a leading English lawyer. After answering questions, the Englishman asks for his residence and occupation. The Texan replies he lives in Texas and serves as a Supreme Court judge, with the Englishman noting he has read much about Judge Lynch.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote mocks the ambitious embryo society for social pretensions. It highlights a member who refuses theater seats priced at one dollar, claiming no one should afford such seats and fearing the person beside him. The remark satirizes shallow snobbery.
Mrs. Mary A. Dailey of Tunkhannock Pa endured six years of asthma and bronchitis with no relief from doctors. After starting Dr King’s New Discovery last October she felt immediate relief and soon was cured, gaining weight. Free trial bottle offered at Barber Avenue drug store. Large bottles $1.00.
A correction notes Col Noble was appointed General Agent for the Receiver rather than receiver for the Texas and Pacific railroad in Texas. The item also includes testimonials for Ely's Cream Balm and Electric Bitters, praising relief from catarrh, asthma, kidney and liver troubles, and touting sale success and health claims.
Fragmented OCR notes depict a distressed parent describing eczema on a child and seeking medical care. The text references rapid worsening and concern among residents about dermatological illness and urgent remedies, with mentions of care and response by doctors.
Fragmentary text mentions a person named J.P. CHOLE from Whiteshora with references to six weeks and a tacit return to prior state, but the passage is garbled and provides no verifiable events or context.
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