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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1888
Page
8
Directory lists city officials including Mayor City Clerk Treasurer Police Judge City Attorney Street Commissioner Fire Department Superintendent Cemeteries and other officers. It also advertises the FrePRIDGE House run by M. Conn and the Mills Proprietor hotel with rates from two to three dollars per day.
A compilation of brief overseas and domestic notices covering accidents arrests fires and legal actions. Highlights include Blairville bridge victims. a London bookseller fined. Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad takeover. political and military notes. multiple crimes and disasters. weather and seismic reports. and notable deaths and investigations across cities.
A report from Prrrepunra states that Knights of Labor and the federation of miners plan a new distinct organization to be formed at a joint Columbus Ohio convention in December. General Master Workman Pow derly asks assemblies to consider the step carefully and report back before the annual general assembly. About 75,000 miners belong to these groups, two thirds of whom are Knights of Labor.
This piece extols prompt kidney function and claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters restores inactive kidneys, prevents Bright's disease diabetes and other ailments, aids bladder strength, and regulates bowels liver and blood. It asserts the tonic prevents malaria and rheumatism while invigorating the whole system.
New York on October 31 reports that James Coogan the United Labor candidate for mayor borrowed $60,000 today on a mortgage running one year.
A Republican parade of colored men clashed with the Jeffersonian association of the Ninth Assembly district on Sixth Avenue at Twenty Sixth Street. Windows were smashed, shots fired, and multiple injuries reported. Police and a 75 man reserve force cleared the avenue as spectators fled. Several victims including Thomas Murphy and Richards were described, with hospitals summoned for ambulances.
Washington October 31 The navy department is expediting dispatch of the United States steamer Thetis to assist crews of about a dozen American whalers believed wrecked in the Arctic. The Thetis is thought to be cruising near Alaskan waters beyond telegraphic reach. The Port Townsend revenue collector has been ordered to notify every likely port so the commander can report to the navy immediately.
The best medical writers claim that a non irritating easy to apply remedy that reaches all sores is needed. Ely's Dream Balm is presented as the sole treatment meeting these conditions and delivering relief quickly for catarrh as endorsed by physicians and patients alike.
The Solicitor of the Treasury reports in his annual review to the attorney general that 4,229 cases were decided or otherwise disposed of, with judgments totaling 480,718 dollars and collections of 311,186 dollars.
A brief note extols Pozzoni’s Complexion Powder as beneficial for appearance and as fragrant as violets, praising its effect on the wearer’s look and scent.
War Department weather bulletin from Washington D C dated October 31 indicates a twenty four hour outlook starting 7 a m Thursday Nov 1 for Kansas. Forecast calls for fair weather Thursday with light rain or snow Thursday night and colder easterly winds.
From a druggist in Paalatka Fra May 31 1887 reports high demand for Botanic Blood Balm with customers fully satisfied, noting purchase in half gros de dozen and strong approval from patrons.
A 10 year rheumatism patient from Newton North Carolina writes June 25 1887 praising B B B Blood Purifier after using three bottles. He claims near full recovery and urges others to try the remedy and requests a book explaining its wonders.
Washington on October 31 reports from the treasury department estimate a decrease of about 4,000,000 dollars in the public debt during October.
Sidney Smith quoted on paving outside St Pauls Cathedral. praise for Dr R V Pierces Golden Medical Discovery curing liver disease impure blood king s evil and many ailments. druggists. Dr Sage s Catarrh Remedy offered as cure when others fail.
A safe investment promises satisfactory results or a refund of purchase price. The advertised Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption is guaranteed to help throat lung and chest ailments such as consumption bronchitis asthma whooping cough and croup. It is pleasant in taste and dependable with trial bottles free at Barber Bros. drug store.
A fragment announces a patent medicine offered by the proprietor of K Balsam for Colas in a peculiar promotional style. The readable portion hints at an unusual sales approach and a showcase of the product’s claimed benefits.
Barber Bros advertises a range of skin remedies for issues like rashes and sores with a money back guarantee. The sale note mentions pricing and a weekly deal, listing products such as Pope’s skin cures and tonics.
A fragmented notice suggests a request about a method to make childbirth painless and safe, offered via sealed envelope and four cents postage to Box 283, Jerbe. The text preserves the lingering query on accessibility and aid for women and infants, with no clear authorities or concrete procedures.
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