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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1884
Page
2
A fragmented memoir recounts a nineteen year old writer's feverish summer infatuation with Eleanor Ford, a clash of social worlds in New York, and a series of comic romantic missteps. The narrator zigzags from Bond Street to Hicksville seeking revenge and love, ending with a later life reunion with Adelaide Ford and a long, steady marriage.
A fragmented notice recounts buffalo calves driven with cattle on the Tor River in Montana. It references varied vignettes from global and local life, including fashion, etiquette, and odd anecdotes.
The piece argues that today’s high pressure age accelerates maturation and sustains strength later in life. It notes younger people show earlier physical development, while sixty-year-olds remain active. It describes taller, athletic workers, with routines of intense training, long rides, and abstinence as signs of a “softness” being replaced by vigorous living.
The Democratic Committees formally notify Grover Cleveland of his nomination for President at the New York Governor’s mansion. The ceremony features a formal address from the National Democratic Committee and Cleveland’s measured, earnest reaction, with emphasis on reform and national unity.
Atlanta July 29 General Longstreet is described as neglected and impoverished while wandering through streets with George W. Flournoy. He laments losing the Marshalship, cites government salary issues, and recounts a tumultuous political career including postings as Commissioner of Engineers for Louisiana, Internal Revenue officer, Postmaster at Gainesville, Minister to Turkey, and Georgia Marshal. He contemplates possible employment with Mr. Blaine if ousted from politics. A separate note reports a steamer Plover disaster with two presumed drownings.
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