Homes of the Husbandmen in Dickinson County Travelogue
The Reflector correspondent tours Dickinson county farms and towns, visiting A. S. Seeds, Stewart Seeds, W. Pratt, J. Graham and J. Henson households, and the Peoria emigrant. He notes 260 acre and 160 acre farms, local lyceum and Farmers Club events at Tennessee schoolhouse, and frequent subscriptions to the Reflector. The journey includes social visits, hospitality, and debates on horse profitability and Kansas prohibition, with multiple stops in Abilene and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P
Mr. Sr
Lee County
Ilinois
Dickinson County
Stewart Seeds
Ason
G. W. Stiles
J. H. Weaver
Rapid Gate
W. W. Pratt
Logan Township
Mr. Ps
Lyceum and Farmers’ Club
Tennessee School House
Kansas
Court House Block
Abilene
Board of County Comm
Srat Richann
Thoughts of His Mother and a Steamboat Controversy
A city boy dies after being struck by a streetcar while calling for his mother who arrives in tears as he whispers his last pennies were earned selling four papers. The piece also covers Solicitor Raynor opposing women as steamboat masters and Miss Susan B Anthony condemning his stance, arguing women must be free to work and lead society.
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Tere
Raynor
Riggs House
Miss Anthony
Congress
Abilene
Kansas
Dickinson
Timely Warning from The Washington Republican
The Washington Republican urges lawmakers to resist corporate influence, calling leaders in Congress under scrutiny by the people. It extols honesty temperance and self restraint, and promotes the Davis sewing machine and an advancing telephone as modern improvements over older devices.
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Washington
New Davis
Tiicas
Worley Harness and Saddlery Taken by Bonebrake Co
G F Worley transfers harness and saddlery business to Bonebrake Hardware Co and will run that branch. He invites old customers to visit, promising unrivalled bargains with expanded facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Worley
Harnness and Saddlery
Bonebrake Hardware Co
Thanking the Public for Past Favors and Close Attention
The notice expresses gratitude for past favors and hopes to merit continued support through steady dealing and careful business conduct. It reads as a formal public thank you and a pledge to maintain reliable service and good standing with the community.
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Eame
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Reflector
J. W. Graham
Corm
W. T
A. Jonnson
Josen Henson
H. A. Nelson
Jacob Sidler
E. A. Quigg
A. B. Smith
Nat. Lowe
A. Crary
George Hatfield
Ed. Quigg
C. M. Teats
J. C. Covert
Benj. Peck
Susan B. Anthony
Bonebrake
Lancaster & McDowell
Frank A. Smalley
Oden
Entworth & Hills Hardware
Lancashire
Manchester
England
British America
Toronto
Canada
Fire Association
Philadelphia
Glen Falls
New York
Feed and Sale Stable
Cedar St
D. H. Metzger
Farmers Home
U.P. Railroad
Dericton
Solom Iy Deen Mette
Detroit
Jame
CIA
Kansas City
Atchison & ST. Joseph
Chicago
East
Amman
Topeka
Atchison and
St. Joseph
Palace
Grand
Nion
Peorla
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
J. Potter
Perceval Lowell
Gari
John B. Carson
K. Hooper
Northcraft
Humphrey
J. A. Hansbrough
Second Street
Frank L. Ball & CO
Abilene, Kas
C. J. McDivitt
Pioneer
D. G. Smith
M. Nicolay
Mrs. Como & Co
St. Louis
House Printing
Boston
Moline
Weir
Hapgood
J. I. Case
Berry Bros
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