LEAVENWORTH DAILY STANDARD, Leavenworth, Kansas, July 5, 1881 A column headline reads "THE PRESIDENT --  He Hovers Between Life and Death During the Day, -- But Rallies During the Night, --  And Hopes Are Now Entertained of His Recovery. --  Dispatches Up to 3:30 This Morning - The Arrangements at the White House" with the column and half giving periodic reports of the Presidents condition on July 4th up until 10 p.m. where "in order not to unnecessarily disturb the President, no more bulletins will be issued till 7 o'clock to-morrow." Other articles on the President are "The President in a More Hopeful Condition"; "The President Still Lives"; "A Darkened Holiday".

Also on the frontpage of this issue is an interest article "President Lincoln's Assassination". Other news and advertisements are within the issue as well.

This is complete in four pages measuring approximately 28 x 22 inches with some rough edges, otherwise in good condition.