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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1887
Page
5
A fragmentary listing includes individuals such as Allen, David C Brooks, Mr Eidie, Barber, Charles C Davia, Bam ton, JE Wallace and Lewis H Lar. No event or context provided.
A lengthy synopsis of Judge S. O. Thacher’s Second Speech in the tariff debate at the A. O. U. W. hall argues that protection supports domestic industry, cites English and Canadian practice, and asserts that revenue tariffs and direct taxation are inferior to protective duties. It emphasizes historical precedent, economic outcomes, and the burden on free traders to prove otherwise.
An argument for protective tariffs asserts that duty guards infant industries against foreign capital and cheap labor, boosting domestic labor and manufacturing. It cites historical export data, warns against free trade as harming employment, and claims tariffs spur diversified, self-sustaining economic growth.
A testimonial style note claims catarrh is widespread and serious and argues Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a constitutional remedy through the blood to effect a radical permanent cure. Made only by C. J. Hood & Co. Lowell Mass.
In memory of L. E. R. Andrew funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at Oak Hill attended by many mourners. Andrew, born July 1958 in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania, learned printing and became a trusted Lawrence figure and former JOURNAL foreman. He resided with his parents and left a legacy of upright life and faithful work.
A compact set of farming maxims urges sensible land use and steady self improvement. It warns against overextending land, neglecting stock, poor tools, waste, debt, and deceit. The piece interlaces practical ethic with homely recipes such as cheese pudding, sharing aphorisms and a call to contribute to the world.
Rail traffic updates note W G Martin and J F Goddard among visiting railroad men. Mike Morrow named stenographer in Southern Kansas general freight office. Kline and Fleming active at Kansas City and Cedarvale offices. Santa Fe secures double track right of way Kansas City to Topeka for growing business. new time card shows trains on extension Arkansas City through Indian Territory. stations listed. Wm Purenell becomes night operator at Santa Fe depot, R C Rankin promoted in auditor's office.
A column blends rheumatism advice praising Hood's Sarsaparilla with a travelogue on Osage names and customs. Mr. K. Finney’s Kansas visit recalls Osage town etymologies, clan names, moon labels, and Indian trade, plus crafted horn furniture and a note on Hood's Sarsaparilla pricing claims.
Oscar Richards described Eudora’s boom with mining funds raised to sink a coal shaft and begin work soon. A vein is hoped at under 300 feet while locals study miner opinions. Nearby mineral springs near the Wakaruss attract interest and may attract a future company and resort plans.
By order of court I will sell the entire stock of stoves tinware gas fixtures pumps and related items from the estate of A M Urick son. The property will be sold at retail but the entire stock will be bought in cash only. F G Alford as assignee.
Lane Leafelets reports Perry visitants from Chas Lehon and Wind sor Hotel employee Chas Layman. F. B. Church returns to Davis County to teach. C. C. Schrader travels to Dickinson County. Five young men receive quarterly conference licenses to preach. James Greenshield re-enrolls from Winfield. College Behoes for January soon to be issued. Printing to be done at the JOURNAL office. Students plan visits to Topeka legislative balls. Aunt Tabac signs off.
A physicist recounts viewing Dr Green's Woodbury New Jersey laboratory and its two patent medicines the August Flower for dyspepsia and Beebe's German Syrup for throat and lung troubles. He questions medical ethics but notes the compelling production system and abundant testimonials from lawyers ministers and doctors supporting licensing of the formulas as patents.
In Willow Springs the town plots more wells than homes, grangers haul water four to five miles, and after weeks of mewlings at U B church the minister quits. Community clocks play parties dances and literary societies, while souls are neglected. George is accused of blood in his eyes and J C Haws shoots a giant wild oat. rabbits are scarce. A High Prairie school debate asks if dish rags beat brooms, urging readers to discuss more and talk less for community health.
The article notes tax cuts on Proprietary Medicines like Green's August Flower and Roschee's German Syrup, with bottle size increases boosting value while 10 cent sample bottles stay the same. It reports the Douglas County W.C.T.U. convention in Baldwin City on February 4 inviting temperance groups to send delegates.
The Caterer reflects on Thanksgiving as a duty to gratitude and a celebration enriched by the turkey. It notes riches as contentment over wealth, marries feasting with reverence, and praises Brillat Savarin’s view of the turkey as a noble, inclusive emblem. The piece traces the bird’s role from feast to symbol across social classes.
Wa J Keva seeks to buy four to six mares aged four to seven years with weight around ten to eleven hundred pounds. The buyer will be at amlin'y ata bles on Winthrop street Saturday January 2 1887 awaiting offers.
Mesars Gleason Whitman announce they are financial agents for a major life insurance company ready to loan farmers in Douglas Jefferson and Leavenworth counties at low interest. C L Edwards sells coal and coke at low prices, offices at 845 Macs street. Heating stoves offered well below wholesale for next year. Baldwin appeal in district court. Bartha Hamfites ruled insane by probate court.
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