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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1887

Page

5

Financial figures pasted as a terse record

The string shows several monetary amounts likely denoting sums: 6009 dollars and 0 cents, 4135 dollars and 0 cents, a 0 00 entry, 200 dollars, and a total of 17225 dollars. No context or entities provided.

Lawrence Post Office Missing Letters List 1207

The list of uncalled letters for the week ending March 2 1207 at Lawrence Kansas includes several gentlemen and ladies names such as Allen Georgie Bailey M A Black Edward and Miss Ella Bour Miss Tena Gibson Miss Maria Lemon Miss Lilly Rheinhammer Miss K Richardson Mary Sutters Birdie along with others. Addressees must say Sadvertised and provide the date when calling.

Lawrence Kansas Allen Georgie Bailey M. A. Black Edward. Denney J. F. Edwards Washington Kiser Miller Leyi N. McArthur George Roede Warry Rich E. A. Sutters Robert M. Stevenson O. M. van Levan E. A Ladies

City election hints and council candidacy chatter

Five weeks remain until the city election as the Anti-Saloon Republican club votes unanimously for Gordon Grovenor as mayor. Jack Watts Won’t run for third ward council again while J K Hemphill is discussed for second ward. Third ward nominees M Newmirk and G R Gould are named with other wards still undecided. Registration is unusually low, aided by women voters. Third party prohibitionists abandon Kansas Republican ties. The Democrats favor Lanes for mayor.

Republican Club Gordon Grovenor Jack Watts J. K. Hemphill M. Newmirk G. R. Gould Mondar Plub Kansas

New Regent for State University Named

Governor Martin nominates C. B. Gleed of Topeka to the state university board of regents to replace George R. Peck who declined reappointment due to business. Gleed, a Lawrence native and longtime supporter of the university, is praised for his industry and loyalty though not a graduate. The House did not act on the university bill today.

Torexa Kan Martin Senate C. 8 Gleed Topeka Board of Regents The State University Geo. R. Peck Lawrence Lawyers of Kansas

Tariff defense at Jeffersonian club lecture

Judge W A Peffer of the Kansas Farmer spoke on protectionist tariff theory at A O U W hall. He argued tariffs shield labor and transport, citing Washington and Jefferson and the era of high tariffs as prosperous. The two hour talk, though the audience was small, urged that foreign goods threaten communities and that US production can match foreign prices.

W. A. Peffer The Kansas Farmer Jeffersonian Club A. O. U. W. Hall Washington Cleveland Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson American Great Britain Congress United States England Jie

Mineral springs analysis draws Eudora interest

Geo Leis, local druggist, discussed mineral springs with Eudora residents. Prof Sayre from the state university provided an iron rich water analysis showing high potash and calcium salts. A public meeting was set for tonight to organize the enterprise and develop the springs.

Pleasant Testimonial Marks Potter Eightieth Birthday

A Pleasant Testimonial notes Mr Qus Potter’s eightieth birthday. His longtime employer Mr G Grovenor presented him a package containing fine cold rim spectacles and a note praising Otis Potter’s over thirty years of faithful service. The item blends light anecdotes with dated humor and odd clippings.

Qus Potter G. Grovenor Otis Potter K. Potter Grovenor

Rousing Republican Anti-Saloon Meeting at G A B Hall

A sizable audience attended a Republican Anti-Saloon club meeting at G A B hall. Speakers including Dr Jas Marvin Rev Cordley and J M Asher urged Prohibition support, primaries turnout, and Republican candidates of high character while praising women’s role in governance and denouncing Prohibition parties as inactive.

Republican Anti-Saloon Club G. A.B. Hall Dr. Cordley C. W. Smith Jas. Marvin Marvin Rev. Cordley Dr. Simmons J. M. Asher Republican Club Republican Party Mre Hice Rice Gov. Branscombe Asher Prohibition Party Branscombe Miss Newby

Notes From the People On The Baseball Question

A reader complains about old attitudes toward baseball and the sport’s place in town life. The piece notes advertisements for a baseball park and mentions the Beet Welk association directors including Newmark Goodrich Culbertson Parke Bramelsick Gilmore Usher and others.

Kepiron Journal Old Fogies South Lawrence Ubis Beet Welk Association Newmark Goodrich Culbertson Parke Bramelsick Gilmore Usher Rka Osportera

Lane Leaflets brief local notes from Lecompton Kansas

Miss Dessie Rosebaugh started for home at Black Jack. Misses lattice Council and Alice Pate among Sunday visitors. Mrs. Atkinson holds a senate hall post in Topeka. Frank Bannister came from Holton for spring term schooling. W S Menninger and H M Cooley returned to Dickinson county. Prof. A J May of Lawrence visited town. Music dept plans a concert next week with admission ten cents. Mrs. Zind ill for weeks. Zetagathean and Green Valley debated whether education elevates more than external talent. decision four to one for affirmative. Aunt Issac

A. J. May Lawrence Salina Zind Zetagathean Green Valley Ty J. C. Wimmer Zetes PB. G. Ward Issac

North Lawrence items report movers and repairs

North Lawrence items note D Strane shipped a carload of household furniture west yesterday. A young man sent his coach east. After a day or two they were attached for debt. Movers crowd the roads around March. A four year old horse died after breaking from a pier. J F Miller builds three new buildings at Delaware and Locust. The school district No 79 teacher left for five months, three taught. Old Delaware mills not for sale. railroad depot idea discussed.

D. Strane J. F. Miller Friend Delaware and Locust Streets

Eudora Town Sees Sparks of Mineral Springs Boom

A packed Eudora meeting discussed local mineral springs discovered there. Prof Sayre from the University analyzed the water, confirming quality and potential as a resort. Hon Geo Leis and local leaders spoke, a collection was raised, and plans to publish a four thousand copy special edition of the Eudora News were approved. About a dozen springs are open, with one believed to be sulphur.

Eudora Chas. Durr Oscar Richards Pilla Sayre Geo. Leis Mr. Leis Endora

A Lady's Unfortunate Experience With Iron Tonic

An acquaintance suffered from scrofula yellow complexion and stomach distress for years before using Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic which finally cured her.

Dr. Harter

Encampment Debate for Usher Guards Near Lawrence

The legislature ends the state militia encampment and the Usher Guards consider hosting one near Lawrence at Baldwin or Eudora mineral springs. Each town would lure with incentives, hoping to boost local pride and economy, while local legends and attractions spice the planning chatter.

Lawrence Usher Guards Eudora Baldwin Mineral Springs Pear Baldwin Enders Oscar Richards Baldwin

Ghost chase ends with farmer prank in village graveyard

In a West village, Jake Starbuck bets he can confront real ghosts. He follows a hay rake to a graveyard at midnight and chases two sheeted figures through a meadow and woods, only to discover the ghosts are the farmer and his hired man. Three weeks remain to register.

Jake Starbuck Jake Dassen

Elegant Midwinter Wraps Highlight New York Chicago Styles

The Chicago Times notes luxurious midwinter wraps in New York and Chicago, featuring plush velvet and satin with beaded embellishments. Garments vary from long mantles to short loose wraps with back plaits, metal trim, and turquoise beads, all designed for easy wear and dramatic color.

New York Chicago Sarah Chicago Times

Snow Ice Cream Timely Recipe For Home Freezing

A illustrated home guide explains snow based ice cream making. It details ingredients, ratios, and steps from beating eggs with milk to freezing in a wooden keg with snow and salt. It notes care to prevent curdling and methods to remove excess water, crediting Lilian Mayne via Country Gentleman.

Lilian Mayne

Awkward Boarder Payback Sparks Embarrassed Tale

A traveling man recounts a tale of his landlady on Michigan avenue demanding overdue rent. After attempting chivalry with a theater outing, the landlady’s daughter reports her mother’s response to settle the board bill with money for tickets and meals. The man contemplates moving.

Pye Michigan Avenue Pune

Birds Nest Soup in American Tasting and Darwinian Note

The piece discusses bird's nest soup, noting the true swiftlet nests come from Ceylon and Malay regions, built from salivary secretion. It contrasts American and Chinese use, mentions Darwin, and predicts wider adoption by American chefs. The article reflects on the delicacy's rarity, price, and cultural perceptions, with a mild defense of Oriental cuisine.

Chicago San Francisco Delmonico’s Pekin Yokohama Ceylon Shortyais Darwin China Paris Cornhill Maguezine

Paris Styles Charming Gauze Costumes Displayed in Paris

Paris styles reveal gauze dresses in gold and silver, with pink and blue tones favored. Silk and satin dominate, plush accents appear in afternoon wear, and intricate corsage and train decorations echo Louis XIV glamour. Fashion notes contrast velvet’s practicality with satin’s light drape.

Rere Daris Cor Chicago Inter Ocean

Agricultural Guidance From Western Bural

A note from Western Bural discourages planting trees in fields of crops and warns that clover is especially problematic. It urges keep soil surfaces clean and well stirred to protect sowed grain and maintain field productivity.

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