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Newspaper

Lawrence Weekly Journal

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1886

Page

4

Lawrence Journal Subscription Rates

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Lawrence Journal Company Lawrence Kansas John H. Noales June Noales Charles Osmon Oson Towit Tange Cherokee County Charles Osman Osman Bassett & Perkins Oteber Samed Lawrence Weekly Journal St Lawrence G. Foster L. S

Political tickets listed for state offices

Lieutenant Governor A P Riddle of Ottawa for Secretary of State E P Allen of Sedgwick for Associate Justice M Valentine of Franklin and Pawnee 5 B Bradford of Osage for Superintendent of Public Instruction J H Lawhead of Bourbon for Clerk of District Court J L Bristow.

Ottawa E. P. Allen Sedgwick The Supreme Court M. Valentine Franklin B. Bradford Osage J. H. Lawhead Bourbon J. L. Bristow

Barxoum Makes Final Visit After Twenty Years

Barxoum concludes a twenty year run of visits as he makes his last appearance. The sustained pattern marks a long standing engagement with the community.

Barxoum

Big Business Boom Signals Strong Fall Trade Rise

The nation saw a broad business upswing last week with widespread activity and strong indications that a heavy fall trade has started. Early indicators point to robust retail and industrial momentum across sectors and regions.

Vermont Victory Heads Mr Epmunds Back to Senate

Mr Epmunds carried Vermont overwhelmingly and will return to the senate. His fine Italian hand will influence the next national convention.

Epmunds Vermont Senate

Attorney General Bradford Visits Leavenworth

Attorney General Bradford spent yesterday in Leavenworth. It is highly likely that word will soon come on the fate of around 140 saloonists in the city.

Bradford Leavenworth

Fire at Fowler Bros packing house at Atchison

The Fowler Bros packing house in Atchison, once costing $75,000, burned Sunday morning. The facility has not been in operation for several years.

Fowler Bros Atchison

Ex-screen editor seeks end to fine tied to anti Prohibition stance

A western Kansas publisher and former screen editor, facing a last payment of fines, aims to align with John A. Anderson as an anti Prohibition advocate if he can settle remaining obligations.

Kansas Johm A. Anderson

Weather Prophet Predicted Rain On The 20th

The Leavenworth Times weather prophet claims accuracy after predicting rain around the 20th in line with familiar local sayings. The comment notes repeated success and cautious phrasing about forecasting.

Leavenworth Times

Sedgwick Question Confusion Over Consul Porch

In a muddled note the exchange tangles the Sedgwick matter with a humorous tale about a Mexican youth. It clarifies that Consul Porch hails from St Joseph and first informed the country of the Sedgwick bum.

Sedgwick St. Joseph Consul Porch St Joseph

Tuel outrages and train assault target Hoosiers leader

Report describes an incident at White Cloud and Parsons where a man and tramps boarded a freight train. They nearly killed Alf Cooper, president of the Hoosiers association, and threw him from the car as the train moved, raising questions about the Kansas Idea's effectiveness and urgency.

Tuel White Cloud Parsons Alf. Cooper Hoosiers Asociation Kansas

Growlers and Kickers: A Town Never Built

A concise note recalls how Growlers and kickers failed to spur growth in a town, leaving only scattered remnants and a lesson on development timing. The item emphasizes historical missteps and community memory without sensational detail.

Fire destroys two thirds of Council Grove business district

News from Council Grove reports a large fire that wiped out roughly two thirds of the town's business portion. Rumors indicate Washington seeks word from a prominent Kansas Democratic official, with several telegrams sent and no contact found, raising fears he may be missing.

Council Grove Washington Kansas

Republicans poised for united fight after Saturday ticket

Inquiries show the Republican ticket nominated Saturday brings satisfaction nationwide. Cities express strong approval and optimism that the party will enter the campaign united and harmonious.

Third party ticket proposes Sedgwick as president and West as vice

The Bozton Record introduces Special Envoy Sedgwick as its presidential nominee on the third party ticket and suggests Col West formerly of Parsons Kansas for vice president.

Bozton Record Sedgwick Col. West Parsons Kansas

Electric rail to power Garden City streets and urban reform

The piece notes Denver fruit congress sessions with Japse L. D. BarLtey reporting profit. It mentions an electric railroad ride by a judge and plans for thirty miles of electric streetcar lines. WM. Steinway declines New York mayoralty bids, citing business demands. It calls for better men of property to enter politics to curb ward bummers and misgovernment.

Japse L. D. BarLtey Fruit Congress Denver Garden City WM. Steinway New York

Kansas Leads Prohibition Drive at Chicago Convention

The Kansas position on constitutional prohibition is presented as unyielding and growing stronger. The piece credits Kansas with shaping the anti-saloon movement, notes cross-party support in state politics, praises the capital and university town cleanliness, and earmarks L. Prentiss and P. S. Noble for political roles. Chief Justice Horton is cited for leading Kansas at Chicago.

Chicago Kansas United States Horton Noble L. Prentiss P. S. Noble L. Prentiss

Artificial manures and their role in farming

The article argues artificial manures accelerate land productivity and sustain farming as an industrial-like business. It stresses using artificial blends to restore exhausted soil, extend crop rotation profitability, and increase animal manure through faster yields, while noting these inputs are supplementary to stable manure and require knowledge of constituent chemistry and soil dynamics. It cautions against overreliance and highlights need for precise analysis of nitrogen and phosphoric components for rational manuring.

J. B. Lawes

Solubility of phosphates and bone ash discussed

A Boston Post note analyzes soluble versus insoluble phosphates and the role of gypsum in clover growth. It cites Prof. H. W. Johnson on bone meal efficacy and questions why stations treat phosphate solubility as crucial while ignoring ammonia solubility in costly fertilizers.

W. Johnson J. B. Lawes 8. W. Johnson Boston Post

Autumn Styles in Epaulettes and Velvet Trimmings

Fashion notes detail autumn dress trends with elaborate bead and silk epaulettes, velvet and plush fabrics, and polonaise and vigogne ensembles. Descriptions cover visiting gowns, wraps, polonaises, and coats, highlighting ornate trim, color contrasts, and design transitions from summer to winter, per Y. Post.

Poe Y. Post

The Bee Odor and Adulterated Honey Claim

A Farm Field and Stockman article warns that bees can imitate honey by depositing glucose or other sugars in combs, creating counterfeit honey with bee odor and honey flavor. Glucose costs three cents a pound, while real honey sells for twenty cents, making adulteration tempting yet deceptive.

Field and Stockman

Lost pleasure seekers found after cave ordeal in Kentucky

A party of pleasure seekers became lost in the Fimoth cave in Kentucky and were missing for several hours before a searching party located them. The Treasury Department received a conscience contribution of two one hundred dollar bills from Paris, France.

Fimoth Kentucky Treasury Department Paris France Washington Post

Useful and Suggestive Farming Snippets and Adages

A collage of short quotes and tips from various papers on farming, dairy, crops, and household management. Topics include thrift in livestock, water quality and milk safety, lawn care for farmers, recipes for tea cakes, poems about creed and harvests, potato potash needs, honey packaging, horse instruction methods, and prudent meal timing with farm work.

Cincinnati Times Boston Post Boston Globe

Autumn Millinery Trends Take Hold In Shore and Mountains

Autumn millinery emerges as summer fades with dark blue and brown straw hats, veiled bonnets, and fruit and feather trimmings replacing white sails. Jet beaded bonnets feature trellis beadwork, tulle, rosettes, and colored ribbons. lammbos and asigrette details appear with pale beadwork and feather accents for day and evening wear.

Harper's Bazar

Five Thieves Captured After Burglaries Near Adams House

Sheriff Carmean and Officer Brocklesby arrested Charles Norton and Rice Morgan after a break in at C. B. Adams on New Hampshire Street. Norton confessed theft details to Marshall Prentice. Harris, William Clark, and George Anthony were later detained in Kansas City. Officers believe the gang behind fair week robberies is detained. The Salvation Army continues nightly street work with many converts.

C. B. Adams New Hampshire Street Henry Streets Carmean Otticer Brocklesby Adams

Local businessman moves cigar shop to Fluke building

H Hoene relocates his cigar store and manufactory into the former W W Fluke premises. A tonic named Salvation O1, praised by horsemen, is sold 2 cents a bottle. Rumors mention a marriage of a North Tennessee street resident. Dr Bull's Cough Syrup advertises 25 cents for whooping cough relief.

H. Hoene W. W. Fluke Dr. Bull

Also Mentioned on This Page

Journal E John A. Martin A. P. Riddle J. W. Hamilton Sumner Timothy McCarthy Pawnee Congress Second District E. H. Funston Allen Joseph Cox Wakarusa Township Republican County J. Q. A. Norton R. A. French N. B. Bartlett P. A. Dolbee N. Y Indianapolis Sentinel M. Y. Herald Salvation Army North Tennessee Street Jon Keith State J. Keith State OF Kansas Dove Ins County George K. Huyett Deceasd Douglas State of Henry Hiatt Dovatas Said Reuben Rendall County of D. G. Watt Revaen Raxpatt Georga Stannix Douglass County Celinda Stannix Wald Douglass Douglassounty I. W. Johnston Circuit Court of the United States District of Kansas Francis L. Robbins Come Plainant A.S. Thoman Frank J. Thomas
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