Arbor Day and Bolstering Bonds in Abilene News
Abilene Reflector notes Arbor Day on April 14 and urges tree planting. It questions population growth, urges Rock Island bond votes to cut county indebtedness by fifty thousand dollars, and critiques election day as well as political figures. It cites Murray bill effects and reports liquor sales in Abilene and Salina. It commemorates 50th anniversary of 1837 events and highlights Southern University opening in New Orleans with integrated attendance.
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Abilene
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Prohibition Story Mixed With Bond Propositions
Prohibition by the sultan of Morocco contrasts with local finance as the Reflector weighs two Dickinson county railroad bond plans. It argues for release of existing bonds if new aid passes and highlights the Chicago Omaha and Southwestern line backed by major financiers. The piece notes Omaha support and potential county benefits from increased real estate values and tax receipts, urging voters to consider the bonds' impact.
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Abilene Storearts Offer Inducements on Dry Goods and More
In Abilene a local retailer boasts unmatched stock variety in Central Kansas and promises great inducements for purchasers. The ad highlights dry goods boots shoes and millinery with low prices praised by customers as the key appeal to shoppers.
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Dress Goods Sale Delights Abilene Shoppers
The store touts immense dress goods sales and delighted customers. It advertises half wool fabrics at 6e, Worsted lace stripes canvass plain styles and more at 12 14 20 30 35 and 40c. Summer silks at 35c and a large line of striped velvet and plush fabrics all colors for 1.00.
Boots and Shoes Offer Deep Discounts at Local Store
In a strong display of success in footwear and textiles the retailer touts low prices on ladies slippers kid shoes and wash goods. Highlights include hand turned genuine kid slippers for 1.00 and Newport ties at 1.00 per pair with a broad selection of calicoes batistes piquets and percales for dresses and children’s wear at various low prices.
Hosiery and fabrics sale items noted in ad
Gent seamless socks 84c. Ladies hose three for 25c. Large selection of Lisle and cotton hose 20 percent cheaper than ever. Plow shoes dirt excluders $1.35, worth $1.75. Seersuckers and Ginghams in profusion. Deel de Nord dress patterns. Scotch Zephyr Ginghams 25c and 5c now 18c.
Shawls and Scarves Parade in New Season Sale
Garment shop promotes a silk embroidered Newport scarf at 1.25 dollars. Cashmere shawls and scarves, Persian shawls, paisleys and more are shown at low prices, highlighting a broad new season display.
Domestic dept sale on calicoes and muslins at low prices
Good calicoes and dress styles offered at 5c. Ginghams 5c. Fine brown muslins in good condition 7c. Low prices on tickings denims ducks cottonades shirtings. American grainbags 2c stock A grainbags 25c. Special low prices on all muslins by the piece.
Special Inducements in Gent's Furnishings at A. E. Bishop Co
Men offered bargains on shirts from 75c, silk faced suspenders 25c, gauze underwear 40c, extra quality balbriggan 65c, British hose 30c, extra fine hose 35c, low cut shoes 2.50, and a full line of shoes. Neckwear sale touted as state's greatest.
Jersey coats and jackets offered at low prices
Advertisement notes wholesale and retail Jersey garments including fine wool jerseys at 100 dollars, new style boucle Jersey coats at one dollar and a quarter, boucle jackets, and children’s jerseys with a large selection displayed.
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Giant Chestnut Tree Yields Ancient German Inscription
In Rockland township Berks county Pa a giant chestnut cut down revealed 30 foot circumference and 12 cords of firewood. The hollow metal tube inside held a German inscription Johann Jacob Georg Walter Tubingen Anno 1765 suggesting a hidden purpose or time capsule from the tree’s early origins about 230 years old.
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Johann Jacob’ Georg Walter
Tubingen
Kingdom of Wurtemberg
White Goods Check Nainsocks Per Yard
Advertisement note lists white goods and related items with pricing 10c per unit alongside related guidance on counts and measures for nainsocks per yard and similar textiles.
Varied Bargains Advertise Wide Range of Low-Priced Goods
Miscellaneous sale listing offers 12 cent items and 5 cent staples such as pearl buttons in all sizes, India linens, note paper quire, 25 envelopes for 5 cents, striped velvets at a dollar per yard, lead pencils at 1 cent each, and a great variety of fancy white goods. Prices emphasized to attract shoppers.
Abilene shop touts new trim designs and low prices
The article extols spring fashion with unprecedented trim variety and novel designs. It notes double the stock ever shown in Abilene and prices cut lower than before, promising quality trimming by Miss Patton, the town’s only first class trimmer.
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Spring Dry Goods and Shoes From Wamaker & Co
Wamaker & Co announce new spring stock with many items at low prices. Prominent finishes include 20 patterns Batiste cloth, 500 yards grey Worsted Suitings, 250 yards Grey Tricot, 250 yards Albatros cloth, Crinkled Seersuckers, and an extensive line of ginghams and linens. Special offers on Gros Grain Silks, shawls, hosiery, and ladies gloves and mitts, with assurances of financial responsibility for representations.
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