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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
8
Fragments report General Pleasanton ill in Washington and various crimes, murders, and political moves. Pickpocket raids on trains, a child burned to death in Missouri, bank failures in multiple states, railroad conspiracies, and stock market notes headline a chaotic snapshot of national affairs with named places and persons.
Kanwaka Township engages volunteers for trustee John Divilless as school notes in Winter's district report Miss Crowder teaches while James Hook nears return from Ohio. West Virginia favors Harrison. pole raising events promote Republican turnout with large crowds, dinners, and club appearances. City charity article praises organized welfare efforts and local support.
The Kanwaka Republican Club directed a grand rally yesterday afternoon six miles west of the city. A 154 foot pole was erected in the pre-dug hole after the prior pole was destroyed. Ladies provided a free dinner and a large audience heard local speakers discuss issues of the day. The event was called a success by participants. The ad then touts Warner's Log Cabin Liver Pills as effective and vegetable.
The October gathering of the Douglas County Horticultural Society, in conjunction with the Missouri Valley Society, will take place in Edwardsville on the upcoming Saturday October 20. Full attendance is earnestly desired as the entertainment and the Edwin Taylor potato collection are said to be highly worthwhile. B F Suiru Secretary.
A three year old Jersey cow strayed from a West Lawrence pasture about a week ago. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact F M Bexepicr with details.
A short ad invites families to try Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung issues. It promises a free sample bottle from Barber Brox and lists large size prices at 50c and $1.00. The copy targets fathers mothers and children with a general health remedy pitch.
New Year October 17 money markets show on call rates easy at 144 ½ with last loan 2 percent, closed offered 2 percent. Mercantile paper prime 44-46 percent, sterling exchange quiet at 4.833 for 60 days bills and 4.88 for demand. Total stock cases today 17,178 shares with Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe in focus.
An OCR fragment from Kansas City notes grain and provisions prices and items. It lists oats corn and other goods with varied prices and terms, including bagged and bulk options, and references stalls or market conditions. The legible items show mixed commodities without clear dates beyond October 17.
Kansas City market reports mixed cattle and hog prices with steady to higher values for some classes. Receipts around 7,700 shipments, stockers and feeders active, few declines in specific cattle categories. dairy and grain notes accompany regional price movements.
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