Mrs Cleveland's Bug Reignites Odd Fashion in 1886
The Abilene Reflector recounts Mrs. Cleveland wearing a live Machette bug with a tiny gold harness and chain, a revived 19th century ornament imported from Yucatan. The piece mocks the fad while segueing into Kansas politics, praising colored Democrats and criticizing Republican stance on race and patronage. It mentions Governor Martin’s pardon record, Kansas officials, and the Matthews nomination for Recorder in DC, framing party divisions.
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White House
Yucatan
Ingalls
J.C. Matthews
Cleveland
District of Columbia
Matthews
Republican Party
Democratic Party
A Beautiful Tribute to Woman of Enduring Strength
A reflection praises women as resilient and healing, contrasting delicate existence with steadfast courage. The piece weighs on a woman’s capacity to endure hardship, protect others, and radiate virtue, declaring woman a miracle and the center of existence’s charm.
Compromise sale of Elmo town interests to Banner City Town Co
T Moninger states he sold his entire interest and goodwill in Elmo including parts of sections 5 and 8, township 16 range 2, to Banner City Town Company. He claims to have taken property in Banner City and vows efforts to make Banner City the county’s big town.
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Banner City Town Company
Elmo
Serene
Banner City
T. Moninger
Independent Republicans call Atchison conference Aug 8
Circular from Topeka signed by Frank Herald invites Kansas independent Republicans to a conference in Atchison on August 8 to address prohibition policy and the push for a constitutional convention. It opposes the Topeka state convention stance and aims to find a way to advance temperance legislation without the current party line, seeking broad Republican guidance and counsel.
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Kansas
Martin
Atchison
Kelsey
John M. Price
Capt. Seaton
McGabe
Theepublica Party
de Atchison Sen
Topeka
Frank Herald
Republican Party of
McInerney's double-deck store undercuts Abilene prices
McInerney's Bulletin touts a double-deck Abilene store offering boots and shoes for less than any rival. Tess Bros. premium shoes praised for style and finish with hand and machine sewing. Full stock of plow shoes priced at $1.00. Epes double-deck store claims one-third lower boots and shoes than competitors. Address noted on Bird Street west end.
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McInerney
Abilene
Tess Bros
America
McInerney’s
McInerney’ S
Epes
Balky Horse Sparked Odd Comedy on Track
A Chicago Herald anecdote recalls a balky horse that finally moved after a long standstill on a railroad track. The narrator laughs at the situation, describing the comical sight of the buggy and harness. The piece ends with a political aside noting Anderson leading Wilson in local press support.
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Chicago Herald
Fresh buckwheat and cultivator sale at Bonebrake Rice
Berry Bros. Bonebrake Rice advertise fresh home grown buckwheat and a carload of Sames cultivators. Lower prices than competitors, urging customers to visit for seed and supplies. Berry Bros. Mercantile Co. also notes carload arrival of cultivators.
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Berry Bros. Mercantile Co
Bonebrake & Rice
For Sale Pittsburg Berkshire Pigs by Hones Bros
A brief classified item offering a few thoroughbred Berkshire pigs for sale by Hones Bros. Terms to suit purchasers.
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Hones Bros
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Litts
Eldorado Republican
J. 2. Johnson
Shawnee
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Clay
J- W Hamilton
Sumner
Tim McCarthy
Pawnee
James J. Hallowel
Matthew
Fort Scott Tribune
McCabe
Senate
Matthew's
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Jas. L. Lompano
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London
Eng
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Boston
Mass
Ninth and Main
Kansas City
Abilene, Kan
D. W. Jacoby
McInerney’s Bulletin
Walter A. Woop
Hodge Brothers
Anderson
Wilson
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Berry Bros
Sewell
Haywir
Todor
Ach
T. E. Sewell
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