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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1886
Page
3
A collage of small news items notes diphtheria closures in county schools, advertisements for Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and Hood’s Sarsaparilla, a daughter’s birth, juror shifts, and local business updates. It mentions Mr Crom Johnson’s celebration, a Lawrence postmaster, and shipping and agricultural notices amid health cures and prices.
The Horticultural Society of Douglas County met at the University with lively debate on whether birds and bees damage grapes more than other causes. Prof Canfield gave an American history address while Secretary Smith and Sam Reynolds were chosen as delegates to the State Society Meeting in Emporia.
Farmers are informed that a portion of a large trust estate is managed with funds available for loan on personal or real security. The broker, L. H. Perkins, offers very favorable terms and immediate delivery of money. Office located in the National Bank Building Lawrence Kansas.
The Unity Club hosted a busy session with a paper read, songs and a brief book review. A new sophomore student arrived on her 13th birthday, reflecting on English literature and Italian art, then faced a harsh boarding place on Missouri Street. Elsewhere, a runaway wagon caused damage, a call to curb waste paper, and notices of deaths and local business ads surfaced, including Hood’s medicine and Ayers Cherry Pectoral promotions.
The letter to the Journal requests explicit explanations of protectionism, its practical effects in the West, and which Kansas industries benefit. It argues for calm, fact based discussion ahead of the 1888 campaign, inviting editorials and reasoned debate without personal rancor.
Miss Ruehel Shaunfelt aged 10 years and 7 months died of malarial fever on November 19. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the residence of Rev. Shaunfelt.
Burglars entered F W Jandicke hardware store Friday night and stole about forty revolvers including several Calts Smith & Wesson and American Bulldog models plus knives razors and $1.00 in bills. Marshall Prentice sent postal cards offering a reward for recovery of items and thiefs.
A reader from Brooklyn testifies to Allcock’s Porous Plasters relieving chest and side pain within eight hours after one night of use. The note claims quick relief and frequent use in the family for various ailments, praising the product’s efficacy.
An unclear fragment mentions Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for throat and lung issues including coughs colds and asthma. Some prices or doses appear, but the text is garbled with missing words and misspellings.
Cabinet discussed the president's message and annual department reports. Evie coal breaker in Scranton destroyed leaving 350 workers/idled. Lord Clanricarde tenants seek 40 percent rent cut in Galway. Michael Davitt arrives Detroit to an ovation. Baron Heine orders complete publication of Heine works.
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