21 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1884
Page
1
Airs Mary Humphrey presents The Squatter Sovereign as a premium to REFLECTOR subscribers. The historical novel on early Kansas is offered in two bindings at 2.00 and 1.50 per copy with subscription, including one year REFLECTOR and a copy of the Sovereign for 2.70 cash or 2.10 with cheaper binding. Dickitson county exclusive agency held by Strother Bros.
The meeting convened Saturday February 16 with T E Sewell in the chair and J W Hart and W P Wilson as secretaries. A State Temperance Union constitution was adopted and an extensive executive and standing committee named. Resolutions advocated strict enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law, obedience to state constitutional amendments, and action by county officials to suppress saloons. Funds were raised, and next meeting set for March 15 in Enterprise with Dr Bowers to speak. officers A B Campbell and A W Rice were noted.
The seller promotes new spring stock by marking winter goods at deep discounts to ensure a quick sell through. Prices are advertised as never lower and urged to buy now or lay aside for future use. The message ends with the phrase AND THE GUVNOR sae.
A traveler recounts visiting Topeka last week to pay respects to His Excellency Gov. Glick. He sought the Adjutant General Thomas Moonlight, who was absent, then met Moonlight in the hall for a brief exchange of compliments before continuing.
New York Herald reports 1880 census totals of gainful workers 17,392,099 split by four occupations. Men and women are listed in agriculture, professional and personal services, trade and transportation, and manufacturing. The piece argues farmers and service workers receive no tariff protection.
Special dispatch cites J B McCullagh on Edmunds and Arthur for president with Arthur favored in New York delegates. Logan dismissed. tariff not a campaign issue. bloody shirt signals<'old politics'> remains. Also brief note on sewing machines and Gen Grant health.
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