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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1888
Page
8
A rapid scan of items from a newspaper brief notes Perry Bemont was appointed minister to Spain. Other items report a severe Muskogee storm, postmaster expirations, mine entry sprinkling critique, suicides, legal actions, deaths, and various international and local events with names and places.
Disjointed items recount political figures like A H Colquitt reelected senator from Georgia and Senator Sabin of Minnesota seeking a senate return. Local accidents include W W Winante injured in a Randolph coal mine fall, Robberies and fatal fires near Bes Life station Aertwan and Wichita, and a Topeka accident at a carite facility.
Mr D C LaScar was on the hill yesterday and the moot court met in the Junior Law class. Prof Summerfield resumed teaching after a one day absence. Prof Bailey returned from Burlington and proceeded to Kansas City. E W Cantrell sues the city for a broken leg from a defective sidewalk with D W Henley as counsel. Senior Law class met at Miss Anna McKinnon home Tuesday night. Juniors plan to outshine the seniors as rumors of new organization spread among the Sophomores. Legislation asks for a library building. Washburn College has one and the university library is expanding toward a new suit of clothes.
An old advertisement touts Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a best blood purifier and notes it is manufactured by proprietors of Warner's Safe Cure and sold by all druggists.
Omaha reports Henry W. King Sr asserts his son disclosed Bechler’s affair before death and that she released all claims after payment. Chicago body arrival confirms Henry W. Ring Jr. killer Bechler faces emotional insanity defense. trial likely February. Engaging physicians warned of digestion and liver issues. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters touted as energy remedy and treatment for malarial, rheumatic, digestive, and kidney troubles.
Wheeling dispatch reports General Goff the Republican candidate telegraphs Intelligencer editor that he is elected governor, marking his first public claim and promising to carry out the will of the people.
A Florida date May 31 1887 and a North Carolina June 25 1887 testimonial praise Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for rheumatism. The letters claim relief after three bottles and commend the product to others. W I Morenead of Newton and a customer in Palatka endorse the remedy and request more information. Sold by Raymond and Dick in Lawrence Kansas.
In Montgomery on November 20 the governor and Secretary of State counted the presidential electors vote tally. Cleveland led with 213,880 votes, Harrison had 57,197, and Fisk received a smaller, unlisted portion.
An old advertisement claims Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is a premier remedy for teething pain in children. It touts universal use by mothers, noting relief from pain, cures for dysentery and diarrhoea, griping, and wind colic, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
The Century enters its thirty seventh volume with Lincoln history and Siberia and the Exile System continuing features. George Kennan’s Siberian Papers draw global attention, with European and American readers noting the subject’s importance. The 1889 issues promise major art features from Timothy Cole and illustrations on Irish life and Bible scenes, plus fiction from notable writers and war pieces. The Century costs four dollars yearly, published by The Century Co of New York.
A notice promises painless safe child bearing guidance in a sealed envelope for four cents to Mrs E Revere Box 283 Jersey City NJ. Also a sell line asks if you suffer dyspepsia and liver complaint with a guarantee for Shilohs Vitalizer from Straffon and Zimmermann.
Barber Bros. group advertises Shiloh’s Cure for skin eruptions and piles with money-back satisfaction. Sold by Straffon and Zimmermann. includes names of locales and distributors. Immediate relief claim for bronchitis noted.
Market items show Mosey-On at 222 percent, last loan at 243 and 60 days at 4.542. Total stock sales reached 253,976 shares. Bond listings include Pacific 6s, Missouri 6s, Union Pacific 63, Reading 4045 and others with mixed yields.
Boston reports on November 2 regarding railroad land grants tied to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line. Officials weigh actions affecting rail expansion and settlement plans.
Kansas Urry dated November 20 lists prices for flour corn meal and cereals, including wheat and oats with bid and ask quotes. Dairy items show creamery butter and cheese prices, while poultry notes large receipts and market prices for hens, roosters, and turkeys. Meats reveal varied pork and lard prices, with multiple cut types and standard price points.
November market reports from RaNeas City Chicago and Denver areas show mixed cattle prices with natives steady to weak, fat cattle lower, corn fed beef down 10 to 15 cents, hogs mixed to steady, and muttons weaker. Wheat and grain futures rallied in Chicago while oats and barley held firm. prices vary by region with Texas cattle and prairie timothy noted among traded commodities.
Dr L L Gorsuch testifies after four decades in medicine that Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co. is the best and can cure any catarrh if used as directed. The firm offers $100 for any unsolved case, and the remedy is sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Old time postal ad sells remedies claiming speedy relief and guaranteed satisfaction. It offers three boxes for two dollars with mail order by Mrs. E Revere, Box 283 Jersey City NJ, demanding four cents postage.
Lawrence Kansas October 20 Whipsile price list corrected weekly by Whit Tomorrow 42 Massachusetts Street shows itemized rates. Includes entries for heat, seeds, eggs and country goods with various per dozen and individual item prices noted.
The record notes farmers trade with Pacific Mill Lawrence Kansas and rye flour corn meal chopper offerings. It mentions water power operation and exchange of flour for wheat. Also reports a Friday night opera at the local house featuring the Mikado with praise for music costumes and ensemble.
Retired physician W. A. Noyes of Rochester New York states he will mail free of charge a recipe in Sarees French or English for preparing and using a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous complaints after testing its powers in thousands of cases he invites sufferers to request the paper by mail with stamp.
Advertisement notes Symproms Moisture and intense itching for piles, warning tumors may bleed and ulcerate if untreated. Claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching, bleeding and ulcers, removes tumors in most cases. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia. Major's Cement and adhesives listed with A Major proprietor 232 William Street New York.
A local seller offers Sutton's Cover and Consumption Cure with a guarantee claiming it cures consumption, Straffon and Zimmermann, implying strong efficacy and policy of refund if not satisfied.
CaTareH Coren health and sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents with nasal injector free. Straffon and Zimmermann distribute the cure in this compact promotional notice.
A period advertises Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy for dyspepsia and various liver stomach and kidney diseases. It claims thousands seek the cure and offers the product at a dollar per bottle through Barber Bros. Druggists.
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