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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1886
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal Company lists advance rates for daily weekly and monthly subscriptions. It notes one year in advance and address changes with old address required, accepting drafts express money orders or registered letters for payment.
A Republican convention of Douglas County electors is set for September 48 1886 at 11 am in the Lawrence Court House to nominate candidates for District Court Clerk Probate Judge County Attorney Superintendent of Public Instruction and a district commissioner for the third district. Primary delegate elections occur September 16 in townships 3 pm in rural areas and 6 pm in Lawrence. The report notes a coal discovery in southeastern Kansas with a nine foot coal vein and plans to extend a railroad through Parsons Girard Arcadia.
The state mourns the early death of Hon Wirt W Walton of Clay Center. A Kansas boy and one of the brightest young men in the state his habits intellect and integrity raised him quickly in politics. He faced duties with fidelity and courage leaving a brilliant future behind a brief but glorious past and mourning across every county.
Opinion notes rain forecast around the 20th and a heated Fifth District race as Democrats back Bierer against Morrill. Scientists claim earthquakes are here to stay but are dismissed as misinformed. Topeka’s Tomaxson jokes about democracy, while the Topeka Commonwealth criticizes railroad papers. Lawrence hosts a gala week with a bustling fair, University events, and Dwight Thacher’s oration drawing crowds. Management touts greater fair attractions amid dust and travel weariness, promising rich sights in the grove.
A Consul General in Mexico City faces mockery after a night of heavy drinking. The issue centers on Mr. Sedgewick’s elevated reception by Mexican youths and a sharp rebuke from Consul Porch, who demands recall. Critics mock both officials and the “daisy” symptoms.
The article argues farmers should plant trees for pasture shade early, avoid slow growing or poorly located varieties, and favor hardy, fast growing trees. It highlights basswood, sycamore, buttonwood, silver leaf poplar, and cottonwood as good shade options, noting propagation, trunk traits, and potential drawbacks such as root suckers and ornamental value. It cautions against late planting and lists tree species less suitable for pasture shelter.
A Herald report from Utica warns that the current hop crop may fail almost entirely due to a virulent lice infestation and honeydew coating. Vermin cover vines, leaves yellow, and many yards show near-total destruction, endangering smallholders and hop-picking families who rely on seasonal wages.
A visitor comments on a newborn noting the baby is a dear duck of a child who bears his mother’s eyes and a wald-headed tail, quipping that the riddle of parentage remains with the remark I Who ’s H eem he has, I haven't.
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