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Newspaper
Lawrence Weekly Journal
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1888
Page
4
The Lawrence Journal, founded 1857 as Lawrence Republican, became State Journal’s rival in 1884 and adopted the Journal name in 1979. By 1865 its daily edition began, and in 1974 it acquired other local papers, consolidating city telegraph and dispatch rights. The paper has long upheld Republican ties and pledges fidelity to public welfare and local interests.
Delivered by carrier to any part of the city one week in advance. One year in advance, county fees included. Post office address full including county and state. old address and new address if changed. Paper sent only for remittance period. Remittances by draft post office order express money order or registered letter at our risk. Address The Journal Company Lawrence Kas.
For President, BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Indiana. For Vice President, LEVI P. MORTON, of New York. For Lieutenant Governor, A. J. FELT, of Nemaha County. For Secretary of State, WILLIAM HIGGINS, of Shawnee County. For Clerk of Court. J. L. BRISTOW. For County Superintendent, N. B. BRiss TT. For Commissioner of 2nd District, Wm. MILLER.
Mr Win Ware and Mr V L Kellogg will continue to contribute to our columns as they resume University work. The Ellis Headlight comments on a overheard conversation where the Journal was Flippantly referred to. The Evening Tribune claims residents do not care about bunting being rebel flag or not, while a Democrat reader disagrees citing opposition among Lawrence’s people.
The ordinance establishing city trades for a sewerage system is published, seen as a fair, final settlement of a difficult problem. Citizens are congratulated on the outcome and its broad, equitable terms.
The Republicans nominate Hon Joy Mody of Mound City for the Sixth district comprising Linn and Anderson counties. Moody is described as a clean brave bright man with thirty years of state experience in public service. The endorsement hopes for an overwhelming majority in the Senate election.
The Norfolk New Brunswick Hosiery Company of New Brunswick New Jersey has been closed by its owners. The president states goods cannot be sold during tariff agitation. He says the Mills Bill would save $1.70 per dozen by admitting only five and then reduce protection $4.20 per dozen, creating a net loss of $2.50 per dozen that labor would need to offset.
A Leavenworth Times remark praises Hon. Geo. R. Peck’s opening address at the State University in Topeka, noting it as a practical scholarly and eloquent plea for higher education and urging the highest effort.
Tas Century plans early numbers of a short serial novel by Mrs Mary Hartwell Catherwood about early Canadian history. Francis Parkman provides a prefatory note praising the realism and relief of the romance. Henry Handham, formerly of Montreal, illustrates with letter press and pictures to introduce a lesser known era and setting.
The Maine vote signals strong Republican support for protectionist policies and Harrison and Morton. Authors praise the free fair election, heavy turnout, and trust in the counted results, urging unified national progress and renewed vigor for Republican goals.
The document presents General Harrison's acceptance as clear and vigorous. It highlights the tariff issue, arguing the Mills bill is a step toward a revenue-focused tariff, aligning with Democratic messages and the St Louis platform. The emphasis is on practical, directional policy.
The passage discusses a banner with uncertain motto possibly "free trade" or "tariff reform" and focuses on the assault as the key fact. It highlights surplus, foreign labor imports, and trusts as central issues, praising the candidate as a sound thinker and statesman.
The piece defends Republicans against charges of courting “free whiskey” by opposing Internal Revenue taxes. It argues Democrats oppose liquor regulation and would not curb taxes if in power, while praising General Harrison’s character and unity within the party. It claims New York Republicans rally behind Harrison, predicting durable majorities and strong public support.
A contemporary assessment lauds Benjamin Harrison as the Republican presidential candidate, praising his candor, civil rights stance, and honest administration. The writer compares his disciplined, issue-focused rhetoric to Garfield’s, noting Harrison’s broad public appeal and integrity as trustworthy leadership during the campaign.
A table of statistics contrasts Democratic free trade and Republican protection over ten to twenty years, detailing numbers of sheep and wool production across years 1849 to 1883. It notes increases in sheep counts and wool pounds, citing figures like 21,760,000 sheep and 400,000 increases, with multiple year comparisons. The data imply shifts in output tied to tariff policies.
A writer argues mothers should not let daughters wear corsets while under supervision, claiming stays weaken the spine and that figures are best without steel or whalebone. The essay urges natural waist support with loose clothing and elastic jerseys, touting a stayless lifestyle and personal experience with a supple, well-supported figure.
A collage of humor from the era features quips about cats on walls and walls as courts, with jokes from various publications. Readers encounter light wordplay on daily life, work, love, and social quirks, including exchanges about trains, fire alarms, and parrot talk.
A Philadelphia Times note discusses common misquotations and attributions. It cites examples like The Lord tempers the wind and the pudding proverb, clarifies origins from Sterne, Butler, St James, Roscommon, and Don Quixote, and criticizes misremembered phrases and faulty attributions.
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