Prohibition tussle and oil bids across Kansas Missouri
The Journal notes growing activity with a $15000 hotel project in Tupeda and 3000 feet boring at Paola to test gas and oil. Kansas prohibition sentiment sparks exchanges with the Kansas City Times, while Missouri politics loom amid cross party barbs and a Democratic governor candidate.
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Kansas
Kansas City Times
Missouri
Kansas City Journal
Prohibition
Journal
Out of the Woods The economy shows signs of revival
The country slowly emerges from financial troubles as gold flows from old countries signaling prosperity. Pittsburg reports rising demand in iron trade and major establishments plan full operation after shutdowns. A brisk fall trade is expected and an open winter may prepare for a strong spring boom.
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Tron
Pittsburg
Convention to Revise Prayer Book Plans National Triennial
Nearly ten thousand dollars has been raised to entertain delegates to the National Triennial Episcopal Convention opening in October at Central Music Hall Chicago. The chief task is the revision of the Prayer Book begun six years ago with partial progress at the Philadelphia meeting. The House of Bishops will be led by senior Bishop Dr Alfred Lee of Delaware. lay members will choose a presiding officer after assembling.
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Central Music Mall
Chicago
Philadelphia
House of Bishops
Alfred Lee
Delaware
Literary Notes and Cosmopolitan September Offerings
The American Kindergarten and Primary Teacher begins a new volume with expanded scope under new publishers Fowler and Wells Co. It will focus on Wisdom for children in home and school through mothers and teachers. The Cosmopolitan's September issue features Ivan Tourgueneff's A Song of Triumphant Love, Daudet's The Pope's Mule, Mary E. Wilkins The Wandering Samaritan, and Part II of Wm. Tornaday's A Yankee in Canton with illustrations.
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Fowler & Wells Co
Broadway
N. Y
Cosmopolitan
Ivan Tourgueneff
Alphonse Daudet
Mary E. Wilkins
Wm. T. Tornaday
Canton
To pay will be emphatic big day at the fair
The notice urges all Lawrence residents to attend the fair as a major Lawrence institution and to support it. it laments losing the Methodist Chatauqua due to inadequate local appreciation and warns against further indifference.
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Lawrence Institution
Lawrence
Leaders and crops mark brisk agricultural and political outlook
The State Board of Agriculture estimates wheat at 13 500 000 bushels and corn at 140 000 000. Debates on Democratic vitality follow Dem leaders Hendricks and Tilden dead and Republicans like Sherman and Blaine facing unity issues. Senator Ingalls urged as ideal standard bearer for a long executive reign.
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State Board of Agriculture
Tva
Kansas
Hendricks
Indiana
Tilden
Sherman
Edmunds
Logan
Blaine
Ingalls
Heat and Dust at Bismarck Fair Exposé Falls Short
The Leavenworth Times criticizes the Bismarck fair as inferior to prior years with smaller attendance and pervasive heat and dust. It notes improvements in grounds and cattle exhibits, but swine losses from hog cholera reduce overall appeal. The piece urges Kansans to support a nonpolitical fair and condemns local coverage as lacking.
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Bismarck Fair
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Col. Anthony
John A. Martin
Martin
Anthony
Col
Bismarck
Neeley
Kansas
Leavenworth Times
Kansas Crank notes morals motto and market drift
A Kansas Crank editorial adopts a bold motto about public morals and horse thieves. The piece contrasts with a lawyer denying statements about a drunken incident while reports of heavy Michigan peach receipts peak in Chicago markets. Fat Hen Baker and son Nat report a $200 robbery.
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Kansas
The
Crank
Fat Hen Baker
Nat
Michigan
Chicago
Kan Sacramento City Fort Scott Gulf railroad praised as model
The Topeka Commonwealth extols the Kan sa City Fort Scott Gulf railroad as an exceptionally obedient corporation. After nearly three years the state railroad board has seen no complaints, a commendable record for any line. Reports from Minneapolis mills indicate improved water power with 141,200 barrels produced at about 23,500 daily, down from last week and last year. Philadelphia fruit prices drop with abundant arrivals, peaches 50 cents a basket, Bartlett pears 50 cents per basket, baskets half peck each.
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Topeka
Kansae City
Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
United States
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Biography gaps noted in The Commonwealth report
The Atchison Champion notes that sketches of Mr. Wirt Walton’s life omitted important points and the Commonwealth biography failed to credit The Commonwealth properly. Noble Prentice is cited as asserting the omission with a pointed stance.
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Atchison
Wirt Walton
Commonwealth
Noble Prentice
Considerable Nonsense on Fifth District Canvass
The Fort Scott Monitor urges consistent GOP strategy, arguing state ticket candidates should not interfere in Fifth district canvassing while senators and governors should promote Republican principles and the party ticket. It condemns calls for local involvement by national figures and stresses unity for election success.
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Fort Scott
Plumb
Martin
United States
Republican ticket in the Fifth district urged to be decided by locals
The piece argues that only intelligent loyal Republicans in the Fifth district should determine the Republican ticket. It condemns alleged fraud by six Cloud County delegates in Anderson’s nomination, denies Judge Wilson’s complicity, and urges outsiders to stay out. Unity behind the state ticket is seen as key to boosting the district and state totals.
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Anderson
Jovesat
Cloud County
Wilson
Encouragement for the Feeble and Stomach Bitters Trust
The article extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a potent restorative for the weak and invalid. It claims the tonic revives digestion, nourishes the blood, improves appetite and sleep, aids flesh gain, and restores overall vigor, noting its gentle vegetable composition and safety for women.
Judicial amendment to Kansas constitution proposed in 1886
Proposed House Joint Resolution No 4 seeks to amend Article III by replacing section two with a five to seven member Supreme Court, fixed ten year terms, age and bar admission requirements, and governor appointed interim justices. It specifies election timing for consent in 1886 and outlines ballot phrasing for voters, with publication in the 1885-86 Session Laws.
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State of
Kansas
Supreme Court
Loven
Justicus
Justin
Supreme Cart
House of Representatives
Legis Tature
Fleming
S. E.L. Allen
Tate
Four Blind and Dear Woman Seeks Help for Return of Senses
A fragmented tale from Atlanta describes Minnie Wallace losing hearing taste and body sores with swollen joints and paralysis. The text claims six bottles of B. B. restored sight and hearing eased pains added flesh and strength and made her well again. Write to her at 9 4 dewlm.
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Minnie Wallace
Atlanta
Prickly Ash Bitters Proclaimed a Specific Remedy
An old ad touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a universal cure for indigestion and related ailments. It claims improper digestion causes bad blood and a range of symptoms from fullness to headaches. The copy presents the product as proven and superior.
The Life and Death of John Spock From Boy to Elder
A nostalgic obituary traces John Spock from a cherished baby to a loving husband and father. It details his growth, family devotion, and the deep losses he endured, ending with his peaceful death beside his wife and resting among grandchildren. The piece honors a life lived with quiet duty and memory in a small, affectionate circle.
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Pesca
John
Anya
Adams
Jon Spock
Death
John, Jr
The Moscow Cathedral St Xavier Described in Detail
The piece extols the Moscow cathedral of St Xavier as the most magnificent church, noting foundations of Finnish granite, marble facades, and bronze doors totaling 350000 dollars. It describes a Greek cross plan, lavish bronze double windows, seven hundred candle rings, a vast cupola with paintings, and a grand altar end with costly panels, stating the structure cost 12000000 dollars and can seat 10000.
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Moscow
Xavier
Prof. Markoff
Jesus
Fathers
St. Xavier's
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