11 Feb 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1886
Page
1
The Public Printer urges a new government office and fair competition for printing work to curb costs. He warns current spending wastes public documents and calls for forts or floating batteries with guns of modern range, citing Admiral Porter on torpedoes. England’s delayed wheat buying may trigger a price surge and potential wheat craze.
Experts note a large visible U S wheat supply since fall, with limited foreign buying keeping prices low. Bradstreet’s analysis warns that UK demand and US reserves could trigger a price rise or even a famine reserve by July 1 1956, depending on consumption and hidden imports from Russia and India.
A compilation of editorial snippets contrasts Kansas as the Italy of America with blizzard memories and bright spring imagery. It notes Kansas City liquor consumption estimated at 114000 kegs yearly and discusses a Washington craze where many lawmakers buy life insurance. Fashion notes pets wearing bracelets and collars as a trend, citing New York Fashion Magazine.
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