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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1884
Page
1
An old classifieds page promotes window shades wallpaper borders and decorations at Sewell's and Henry Co with prices and comparisons. It notes insurance against fires and urges buyers to inspect Rockford silverware and decorative items from Kelley and Kelley and Kelley stores.
The Dickinson county dealer advertises a large, complete line of agricultural implements. It promotes LaBelle Harrison and Moline Wagons, five types of Eastern made buggies and carriages, plows, cultivators, planters, reapers, mowers, wind mills, pumps, feed grinders, and barbed wire. Warranties promise grinding from 30 to 50 bushels per hour and low prices via 10 carloads of barbed wire.
The notice proclaims an upcoming addition to the existing establishment, claiming it will become the largest of its kind in the state. It invites patrons to inspect stock and prices before buying, promising lower prices and comparable stock to any competitor.
The New York Sun rebukes the Senate for approving a Navy bill six to seven million dollars above the House figures. It calls the bill the most extravagant since Robesonism and urges the House to insist on its own totals. It recommends returning the bill to the Senate with all added appropriations removed and warns against underhand conference tactics.
A correspondent criticizes John Martin for advocating prohibition while enjoying alcohol himself. The piece argues prohibition is an expensive fraud and cites past remarks by Martin. It also mentions Chapman Creek fishing, requests U S Fish Commissioner action to stock the stream, and notes enthusiasm for the democratic convention and campaign energy.
The Gazette notes a tense mood at the Republican congressional convention as Dr. Hodge looms large in public places, distressing his opponent Riv VanWinkle and affecting the atmosphere surrounding the event.
Newbern notes report happy crops with wheat looking fine and a promising harvest. Small-town updates mention Sherwood attending Concordia, Eli Alexander dangerously ill, Mrs. Karn expecting Wisconsin visitors in May, and C I Lawler planning a new house. A death at Farmington cemetery and a storm in Abilene are noted along with calls for cleaner backyards amid droughty vegetation. Dickinson wheat prospects are described as good.
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