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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1887

Page

8

Melinite and Roburite Fear in Europe War News

The article discusses the new explosive melinite and its devastating power in war, noting its manufacture near Bourges and comparing it to roburite. It explains how melinite could allow infantry to fire on advancing foes unseen, and contrasts German claims about roburite with the dangers posed by chemical weapons in the conflict.

Europe Strategian Commissariat France Bourges la Belle France Vaterland New York

Jury verdict sparks bizarre clash over Mrs Emmons case

In a tense courtroom exchange the Emmons jury finds Mrs Emmons insane provoking heated denial from her husband. The husband then smothers his wife with a tablecloth and descends into madness himself.

Emmons

Try It for One Year Cash Rule for 1887 Wages and Debts

Advice urges workers on steady pay to avoid credit in 1887. Do not buy on credit for 12 months and pay cash for all purchases to save about thirty percent by year end, avoiding bill collectors and unneeded expenses. This emphasizes cash spending as safe for those with no capital in business.

National Stockman Chicago Herald Abraham Baer John Deere Mbaer L, P Wanetu Anctioneer Pleasant Valley Reboot House Industry Scotlands Glory Clydsdale Clydsdale Ee Seaense H. Aumack P. Watxen

New York Syndicate Buys Town of Anniston Alabama

A New York syndicate has purchased the whole town of Anniston Alabama with about 6000 inhabitants, mineral lands, iron furnaces, and surrounding areas. The combined value of town land and furnaces is reported near 36 million dollars, signaling the syndicate may soon own the entire locality.

New York Anniston Ala Annis/ ee Alstenos

Forehead tells a man’s nature say scientist reader

A surgeon in New York notes the forehead carries a language of character and predicts traits from forehead shape and wrinkles. The piece recounts examples of how retreating foreheads signal imagination or dullness, and how high, narrow foreheads imply willpower weakness. It also shares anecdotes from Andrew Jackson and mistletoe lore as related curiosities.

New York Mail and Express New York America Britannic Catharine L. Witt

Home Life Lessons and Old World Wit Shared

A preserved clippings montage offers home life musings about simple comforts, family warmth, and gratitude. It includes anecdotes on luck versus effort, real estate mischief, peanuts quality, and a Louis XIV tale, each illustrating practical wisdom and humor.

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