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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1886
Page
4
A collection of political chatter and local items mentions Governor candidates and state officials, Kansas political figures like Edmunds and Anthony, and editor Manvoun recovering after a shooting. It notes incidents in Indiana and Eveanneville, and comments on Atchison and Lawrence papers debating authoritative coverage and candidate support.
The piece notes a nationwide heat wave with highs from Rockford to Des Moines and Des Moines reaching 104, Burlington 106, and Dubuque 110. It mentions sunstroke cases, crop damage, and hopes for rain. Kansas enjoyed a breeze making outdoor work bearable, while Chautauqua discussions on language education contrast Rev. Edward Everett Hale’s views with university curricula and critiques of superficial study.
The article highlights Alden's new lavish edition of Washington Irving's The Sketch Book and Knickerbocker's History of New York, a 606 page two volume set offered as a single specimen volume for 50 cents until September 1, 1886. It notes the bold marketing aim as advertising and lists broader Western art movements and related notices including Parker's Hair Balsam claims.
In Munich the saga of Ludwig II, the deposed Bavarian king, unfolds as readers discuss Auerbach's On the Heights. The piece traces his whimsical reign, debts, and isolation, noting his absence from the capital, the regency seizure by Luitpold, and the quiet coup that replaced the monarch with a constitutionally backed regent.
Details of Ludwig II’s death at Lake Starnberg unfold as reports describe his confinement of ministers, the controversial regency, and the king’s final act. The king and Dr. Gudden die in the lake, with debate over murder or suicide amid a guarded, mournful procession through Munich.
Our Firm Helief announces B. . best Blood Purifier and offers four or five bottles to readers. Wives and mothers are urged to treat female complaints with a self use remedy, promising gratification and a free guidance packet from Mrs W C Hoywes. Doane and Feasley advertise a maple worm killer for trees at Warren Street.
A six room house sits on a good location near a main street with a four acre lot featured. The property includes a small orchard suitable for strawberries or vegetables and is within ten minutes walk of the post office. Terms available with contact to Levi A Doan.
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