The Journal Lawrence Urges Action on Boom and Ground Hog
Officials declare a decisive move as the community faces a boom and a ground hog issue. The article frames this as an official mandate requiring prompt attention and decisive measures.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1887
Page
2
Proposal to repurpose university site and cabinet changes
A critical note urges Governor Martin to convert the old University into an industrial school for girls and favors President Cleveland with Mr Carlisle as secretary of the treasury. The writer also suggests letting Mr Garland go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Cleveland
Carlisle
the Treasury
Garland
Life of Lincoln Volume Moves Through Slavery Extension
The March installment by Nicholy and Hay reviews the long movement for slavery extension in the United States, concluding with the Kansas Nebraska bill as part of the second of three periods in Lincoln's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Nicholy and
Hay
Lincoln
United States
The Coinage of the Greeks by W J Stillman
The article to appear in Century for March will be one of the most profusely illustrated papers. Stillman contrasts the highly artistic Greek coin sculpturing with the poor art of our own coins, a topic also treated editorially in the same issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Stillman
Murdock Calls for Fewer Riting Propensities
Col. Murdock, famed for red hair and a sanguine temperament, urges Wichita to halt the peerless Princess of the plains and puncture some of the south sea bubbles as the city plans its forty two sections. His head swims as the line is drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marisu Murdock
Plains
Col. Murdock
Wichita
Senate temperance debate drags as Murray bill stalls
The temperance discussion in the Senate runs long with three days of talk focused on amendments to the Murray bill. A conference committee will likely be needed before final agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Suburbs Around Kansas City See Booming Growth
The Kansas City suburbs boom as Lawrence Leavenworth and nearby areas begin rapid expansion. Kansas Avenue in Topeka is slated for a 200000 dollar paving and improvements while Rock Island builds a new depot and offices. Missouri Pacific acquires Kansas Nebraska Dakota line. Lawrence plans street parking sewers water works and suburban lots to attract families seeking access to the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tix
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Rock Island Company
Missouri Pacific Road
Kansas, Nebraska & Dakota Road
Leavenworth
Lawrence
State University
Legislative notes praise Senator Barker and raid bill progress
The piece lauds Senator Barker as a loyal leader in the second congressional district and credits him with guiding the Quantrell raid claims bill through the Senate. It notes work ahead to move the bill in the House and mentions Senator Hewins proposing a 48 plan to settle county line questions with a clear, thorough report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantrell
Old
Douglas County
Barker
Iris
Senate
House
Hewins
Kansas Legislature Hears of Commission Roles and Railroad Bills
Senator Kelley earns praise for winter reputation while Judge Thacher heads a commission to aid the Supreme Court. Governor Martin bears responsibility for selection as bills on railroad policy pass swiftly. Wasson opposes raid claims, urging constitutional enactment for payments. Kelso attends legislature over clerical land sale error. Rush seeks executive mansion funding. silk tile senatorial push grows amid Wichita boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
McPherson
Solon O. Thacher
Supreme Court
Martin
Wasson
Kelso
Missouri Pacific
Rush
Wichita
Alabama Asphalt Discovery Powers Birmingham Paving
Alabama reports a rare asphalt deposit near Birmingham, with tests showing 81.34 percent purity. The find promises inexpensive paving for Birmingham and other growing Alabama towns, aided by a new company ready to commence mining near the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Alabama
United States
Great Lake
Trinidad
Paris
Birmingham
William Gesner
G. W. West
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Found at Last and Local Postal Facts
A dated 1884 testimonial from M. A. Abbey of Russellville Arkansas claims B B B is the best blood poison remedy after using four bottles. The note also notes Horton Kansas was incorporated and had a post office, with reference to P claret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Abbey
Russellville
Ark
Atlanta
Horton, Kas
Buf
Dr Pierce Pills Offer Gentle Liver Purge
Advert says Dr Pierce's Pressants Purgative Belletts ease liver and stomach complaints including bilious headaches. They are highly concentrated vegetable extracts, sugar coated, non painful, and sold in glass vials for convenient use.
Baldwin Items: Local notices and moves in town
Mother Hubbard alive again. Mrs. Saxon of Tennessee to lecture Monday and Tuesday nights with a free session for mothers and daughters Tuesday afternoon on Social Purity. G A R supper netted about twenty five dollars. Mrs. Bowen sold property to Rev. Atherton of Media and plans Pasadena trip with daughter Nettie. Mrs. Weaver and son Jean to California next week. Rev. Boaz to Chanute for South Kansas conference. Presiding elder asked bishop to return Bro. Boaz. Mr. Will Ashby to move to a farm near Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maud
Pasadena
California
Nettie
Professor Weaver
Jean
Boaz
Chanute
South Kansas
Bro
Will Ashby
Princeton
Mother Hubbard
Quantrell Raid Claims Passes Senate by Two to One
The Quantrell raid claims bill cleared the senate by a two to one vote. It proposes payments for claims under 1000 dollars in full, 25 percent for claims above 1000 and below 1500, with a maximum of 1509 dollars per claim. House opposition uncertain but favorably inclined, hope for quick passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kansas
I Js
House
Bids Invited on Estate Property of A M Ulrickson
Written bids due March 3 1857 for all unsold property notes and accounts in the estate of A M Ulrickson. Bids cash and subject to Douglas County Kansas District Court approval. Assignee F G Alford. Captain Mitchell of the bark Antoine Sala returns home ill with rheumatism and improves after Hood s Sarsaparilla, then sails again. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ulrickson
District Court
Douglas County
Kansas
F. G. Alford
Mitchell
Antoine Sala
New York
Havana
Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Relief
Missouri has 8000 schools. The distressed sufferer faces bodily pain and mental torment from dyspepsia. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised to dispel the causes and strengthen digestion, with thousands reportedly thankful for the medicine. The New York Tribune editorial comments on the Colorado zephyr and the fading Kansas zephyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Colorado
Rheumatism Remedies and Notices in Barber County
Readers are urged to try Hoods Sarsaparilla for rheumatic pains and endorse its benefits. Local interests note Russian sunflowers for fuel in Barber county Kansas. Advertisements promote Bucklens Arnica Salve and WInslows Soothing Syrup for teething, with claims of cures and assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber County
Kansas
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician, retired, claims to have a universal cure for Canetla up on, Bronchitia, Catarrh, Asthma and throat and lung afflictions, plus nervous debility. He will mail the recipe free in German, French or English with directions for preparation to any reader naming this paper. Rochester, N. Y. paper ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Nowes
W. A. Norgs
Rochester N
Athlophoros touted as cure for rheumatism and aches
Advertised remedy Athlophoros is praised by customers G W Oakes from Filley Missouri and F L Davis of Missouri Valley Iowa for curing rheumatic and related ailments. They claim fast relief after trying many physicians and treatments. The ad notes price one dollar per bottle and fifty cents for pills, with delivery from the Athlophoros Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Oakes
Filley
F. L. Davis
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Good Advice to Carpenters from Ogdensburg Brother
W J Montgomery of Ogdensburg N Y writes to his brothers of the square and compass offering Allcock's Plasters for back protection and energy to carpenters He claims the plasters shield lungs keep workers warm in cold shops and aid relief for colds coughs rheumatic pains He notes six new telegraph stations to be opened on the Rock Island between Hortop and He bron next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Montgomery
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Bis Brothers
Allcock
Rock Island
Hortop
Hebron
Good Results in Every Case by D A Bradford of Chattanooga
A historical ad-style note recounts D A Bradford claiming cure for severe lung cold with Dr King’s New Discovery, plus testimonials for Parker's Tonic and Hood's Sarsaparilla. It mentions Wichita excursions, Emporia normal addition funding, and Kansas crop values, with various health and hair care product pitches and local railroad notes.
Kemp's Balsam promoted for throat and lung relief
The advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all throat and lung troubles with a money back offer after three quarters of a bottle. Barber Bros authorized to refund if relief not achieved. Also notes a new Catholic school in Atchison this spring costing 29000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Bros
Atchison
United States
New Orleans
Thomson, Langdon & Co
New York
Kemp's Sarsaparilla Refund Notice Declares Confidence
Would You Believe It that we are authorized by the proprietor to refund money to anyone who has taken three fourths of a bottle without relief. It cleanses and purifies the blood and tones the system. Price one dollar. Call at our store. BaRBER Bros Lamar Mo. has electric lights. The Baltimore & Ohio railroad ended its fiscal year with 22 800 cars and 68 locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Bros
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Bucklen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Truzh Co
Healing claims for nervous debility and delicate diseases
Advertisement offering cures for mental or organic weakness and nervous debility. Promises rapid, permanent improvement and requests 10 cents for an illustrated book of particulars. Claims to be from Worlds Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main St. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Main St
Buffalo, N. Y
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