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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1885
Page
2
A poem evokes sunlit forests and peaceful solitude. The speaker finds rest among grand old trees, praising nature’s quietude and the gentle breath of woodland life.
A historical narrative recounts the 1814 naval bombardment of Fort McHenry, the defense of Baltimore, and the origin of the Star Spangled Banner with Francis Scott Key witnessing the siege. It notes the British fleet, key figures like Armistead and Cochrane, and the flag that inspired the song, ending with its enduring legacy.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt reports shoe dealer commentary on women's foot sizing and preferences. It notes East women wear smaller sizes, with Cleveland mid ranges and the West broader sizes as one goes west. It cites Chicago and St. Louis as varied, and mentions a Sandusky teen wearing a size 24.
A humorous poem features a toad who despairs his ugliness yet eats pests damaging gardens. A longer tale follows Anice, a Cobbler’s daughter whose envy of Dr Pond’s wealthy child leads to an enticing foray with Mrs. Gaylord. When alien luxuries fail to bring happiness, Anice returns to her loving father, learning that love beats fine clothes.
A scarce supply of ice prompts a humorous customer exchange at the factory. A man pleaded for a dime’s worth, claiming a terminally ill friend, and the clerk, moved by the appeal, gave a chunk. Outside, the man admitted he was not ill, then quoted feeling unwell when denied ice. The incident ends with a sharper question about the man’s health, revealing the ruse.
A historical overview explains that the Cabinet lacks formal legal status, acting as the sovereign's advisers who hold office by confidence of the House. It details its size variability, key ministerial posts, and the absence of a fixed quorum or official records, plus how ministerial decisions reach the Crown via memoranda and direct audience with the Queen.
A man about forty lingers at Union Depot while a stranger taunts him about status. The tester questions if he belongs to respectable society, then jokes about posing as a man knocked to pieces by a premature cannon discharge. The encounter ends with a grim quip on town morals.
A collage of clipped phrases and quips from a historical paper. It includes bilingual wordplay about fools and gins, a Key West exhibition, and a misread elopement tale. It features muddled conversations, a Harlem remark about the end of the world, and notes on antivaccination canvassing in Neikon England with mixed responses.
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