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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1886
Page
2
A fragment advises that communications be sent under the author’s name and not for publication, noting the evidence of confidence in the writer. It emphasizes writing on one side of the paper and being careful with dates, places, and district details.
A satirical verse mockingly describes becoming a cashier as a path to social success. It critiques reliance on appearance, wealth, and propriety, warning readers about the hollow aspirations tied to cashiers and trustees.
A prospector recounts a perilous plan to reach Uintah country seeking gold specimens while evading Mormon spies in Salt Lake City. He buys gear with help from a New England contact, then hides plans to outrun threats as Danites close in. The narrative frames a dangerous chase through mountains and deserts with capitalists watching every move.
An exhausted prospector recounts tracking a hidden valley cave near Salt Lake City. He discovers a dead man’s claim, multiple outcrops, and a circular basin where two middle aged women wait near a gray tent. He narrates escape from pursuing riders and danger from mountain lions before meeting the women.
A narrator recounts rescuing two women from a Mormon prison and fleeing toward Fort Bridger, Wyoming. Danites from Salt Lake pursue by horse and dog, tracing the trail to a narrow canyon hideout where the rescuer improvises a defensive breastwork and prepares to confront the intruders without alerting the captives.
From the risk of Danites to a bold breakout, a lone narrator and two brave women defend a breastwork in a gorge. They outmaneuver attackers, move the group to safety, and reach Fort Bridger after guiding horses and gear through dangerous terrain. Two women vow to end their lives rather than fall into enemy hands, while battles with tinder and abattis mark a perilous trek toward freedom.
J E Bonebrake president Nathan Blevins vice president Theo Mosher treasurer describe a newly organized company with ample cash capital to cash mortgages quickly. They plan to approve loans locally rather than sending papers East, enabling completion and fund dispersal in less than half the typical time.
A historical note argues buttermilk makes a viable pig feed, containing about 10 percent dry matter. It compares nutritional content to whole milk, notes mild constipation, and suggests adding laxatives like flaxseed or linseed-oil meal to match the oil content of fresh milk. The piece links buttermilk feeding to overall farm profitability and poultry benefits.
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