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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1887
Page
8
A compiled column notes diverse topics from 19th century politics. It mentions Henry George and Dr Melvin raising funds against poverty, Red Shirt linked to Buffalo Bill, Blaine’s Ireland visit, Cleveland's revenue reform, and various editorials on taxation and public debt.
Triplet sisters Sibyl Sarah and Susan Surl Burt, born March 26 1788 in Feshen Ireland, endured as triplets for 87 years. Sibyl died June 1872, Susan followed in October 1873 at age, Sarah lived to 95, dying January 11 1883. They remained remarkably alike to within 75 80 years, often confused even by close friends.
A Scranton mine of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. yielded an unusual fossil of transformation as an abandoned wooden prop, once present during a sealed fire, became soft charcoal then hard coal. The top of the prop and a wedge showed mineral coal like texture, jet black color, and glassy luster.
The World notes Gen Hancock widow’s reminiscences promise a saleable book and cites Prohibition hopefuls Fisk and St. John vying for 1888 president. It also critiques rail safety, urging better bridges, double tracks, and grade crossing bans while praising England as safer and noting the cost of upgrading U.S. lines.
Suffering from dyspepsia and liver issues tied to various ailments, many seek relief. Three doses of Green's August Flower are claimed to rejuvenate health, with sample bottles offered at 10 cents. Also mentions Lawrence Business-Cu Academy of English and Classics in Lawrence, Kansas, promoting education opportunities.
In Dickinson County Kansas the sheriff announces a sale under a district court order. On September 3 1887 at the court house front door Abilene the real estate described as lots 21 25 and 24 27 on Third Street will be sold to the highest bidder for cash per the court’s judgment and order.
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