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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1889
Page
2
March 21 dated dispatch praises Col Anthony as future mayor of Leavenworth and hints at a Tascott finding. Oklahoma settlement openness is signaled by Tax President while Arry Ill of Wichita relays instructions. Ben Prentiss of Bethany is appointed inspector of the land office for his Civil War valor.
The Lawrence Journal advocates against the slaughter in Haiti urging civilized nations to protest barbarities. It stresses the value of a single American life over what it calls tribal extermination. The piece argues for warlike measures not necessary, urging restraint and collective condemnation.
The article recalls Rosser’s valorous war record and his boast that a southern gentleman can whip many Yankees. It notes a drubbing by General Torbut of Sheridan’s army. The Shenandoah Valley residents dubbed Rosser’s retreat the Woodstock Races and Early advised him to wear a grape vine instead of a laurel, joking the laurel is not a runner.
Publisher J S Boughton promotes an upcoming 100 page manual on Kansas state constitution amendments and a complete list of state institutions and officers. The Emporia Republican cites a column on Chancellor criteria while noting editorial opinion about selecting a model leader. A beef combine convention draft bill seeks town meat inspections and charter forfeiture for anti trust activity. Mitt Bergnolps to No Man's Land as minister. Campeachey consul appointment anticipated.
Dispatches from Montgomery describe McDuffy, a Republican candidate, ousted from a county after Democratic members threaten him over alleged fraud in a congressional race. The piece notes Democratic leaders deny the act, question if the county will protect him, and calls for congressional credentials without full review. It also mentions Turpin’s lineage and a Kansas City mayoral nomination where W A Coy defeats Hannon and secures the Republican ticket.
A former gardener recalls a single season of planting on a sunlit knoll. He details sowing mistakes, endless weeding, battles with worms and caterpillars, failed yields, and hard-won lessons, ending that joy outweighed sorrow in gardening.
A fragmented old advertisement touts Syrups of Figs as Nature s own true laxative claiming it is the easiest taken and most effective remedy to relieve costiveness and discomfort from colds and fevers. It emphasizes quick relief and general health benefits.
A compilation of editorials and comments from Charleston News and Courier Atlantic Constitution Harper's Weekly Chicago Herald New York Tribune Albany Argus St Post Dispatch Boston Poet Milwaukee Wisconsin Boston Journal Chicago Times and New York Sun reacting to President Harrison's Inaugural address. The quotes praise criticize and forecast impact of federal election supervision and policy directions.
Editor Journan urged readers to question militia participation and drill frequency. A Kansas columnist laments lack of military spirit in Co. H of the first Reg and calls for resignations or fresh volunteers to form a crack unit, praising well drilled troops like the Cyclones. Mrs. J. C. B. adds that ladies favor a well uniformed militia and royal treatment for diligent troops.
Catalogue for 889 due May 1. Chas Page returns after illness. A O Thompson to finish course. Hubbard of Concordia leaves for farm. Misses Pease Rice Charlton join shorthand. Judge Howard plans April 1 commercial law class over fifty. Banharpt Centropolis and Donnell Winfield join business department. Shorthand largest ever. eleven graduates employed. No graduate has failed to secure a position. L B C boys not adept at mashing, says University Times correspondent. Advertisers urged to use Journal and Tribune for value.
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