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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1885
Page
8
A broad assortment of velvets, tapestries, upholstery fabrics, cotton chain fillings, Chinese cocoa matting, and a vast display of curtains, window shades, curtain poles, lace, raw silk,Turcaman curtains, and related trimmings and fixtures offered.
Abilene news notes a political joke about lawyers and a critique of pro circus ads as the Republican primaries loom. Local society items report visits, weddings, new business, a city dog registration order, and community events including church meetings, picnics, and road infrastructure discussions.
Prohibitionists held a basket picnic at Abilene Fair Grounds with a mass meeting naming county officers including Jas Strachan for Treasurer and S P Marrington Register of Deeds. Resolutions endorsed the National and Kansas Prohibition platforms and strict law enforcement on education about alcohol. Ayer's Sarsaparilla ads and local goods promotions appear amidst notices and vendor listings.
For bargains in Ma chine Oils go to Northcraft s. For Railroad and Steamship tickets apply to B. H. D huy yers depot Abilene Kan. Genuine Meerschaum Pipes cigar and cigarette holders in many designs at B. IL. D ifay s. For sale thoroughbred Polled Angus cattle bulls and cows with calves at foot Address J. & S. Simpeon Keystone Kas.
The teachers examination under law will be held at Union school building Abilene Dickinson county Kansas starting Friday August 21 1890 at youlock a m and closing Saturday August 22 at 4 o'clock Teachers desiring to take the examination must be present by 9 o'clock a m Friday D D Howapay County Superintendent Public Instruction
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