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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1886

Page

3

Wrecked French Vessel Described After Sinking off Australian Coast

Reports detail the wreck of the French bark Guichen near Bind Island on the Australian coast. Captain and nine crew survived the night in a boat, later picked up by the Jesse Matilda. six crew rescued, care provided by Keppel Bay inhabitants, and the party returns to France. The other item notes deadly drought in northwest Texas affecting cattle, with 10000 head driving toward Wise County, armed men aiding, tensions rising as farmers brace for conflict over grazing and water.

Loxnox Bind Island Hame Obie Capabe Jesse Matiita Meath Keppel Bay France Tres Fort Wourn Tex Daly Northwest Decatur Wise Bounty Chico Jack Wise County Trinity River Tyomne Timhel

Sedalia Man Encounters Monster Snake at Farm

Adolph Miecke, a Sedalia resident living on a farm southwest of the city, faced a terrifying encounter with a colossal snake described as the largest seen in Pulaski County. The beast rose before him as he cleared driftweed after heavy rains, prompting a desperate struggle to drive it away.

Sedalia St. Lars Adolph Miecke Tieeke Pulis Jour Daly Johnson County Joliet Prison Billy Daree Blevins Lowell Mecca Hal Billy Font Setra Ark Lipenin Spools Calvin James Indian Territory Spoots Benjamin F. Clarke Whitehead Hill Sprots Benjamin Clark Clarke Alexander Clarke Spross Massinos Mount Union College Frantz Marshall Chcaco W. R. Brown Bramhall, Dean & Co Sand 83 Market Street Brown

Foreign Affairs and the New Administration Turbulence

The article surveys a quiescent stance toward the war, cabinet formation struggles, and Irish politics. It notes Gladstone’s position, Salisbury’s cabinet challenges, and O Connor’s view on Irish independence, hinting at shifts in Liberal Unionist alignments and coercion versus Home Rule debates.

War Department Babes Loxspos Gladstone Slichtest Marquis of Salisbury Osbearn Royal Auvergne Duke of Arcuil Mr. Goschen Wolseley Ireland Luni Ashbourne Richard Webster Salisbury Commons T. P. O'Connor Salisbury Shoul Primrose League Mr. O'Connnor Lospos War Office Ordnance Department Campbell Relyaml Alderson Eliefs Camprell Bannerman Ue Depart Times War Onice Bnaland Krupp Hope Ccumon

Modern War Ships Costs and Design Tradeoffs

A historical discussion on the cost and design of warships. It weighs displacement, armor, guns, propulsion, and coal needs, arguing that perfect ships are unaffordable and that classes differ in emphasis between armor and speed. It notes an English naval architect’s estimate of 25,000 tons and £2,000,000, and critiques sail versus steam in combat.

Uee Royal Naval College Ani Holler

New Poultry Breeds Highlight American Fowl Progress

A defense of American poultry innovation and breeding leads, praising Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes and Dominques for beauty and utility. The piece argues American fanciers combine plumage with meat quality, asserting the U S surpasses Asia Europe and England in breeding progress and crossbreeding advances.

America Plymouth Rocks Asia Africa Plymouth France England

Miscellaneous 19th century recipe and household notes

A collage of domestic hints and culinary tips from several papers. Suggestions include shaping warm bread with a knife, making crisp toast with salmon or cucumber, and wrapping in lettuce leaves. Also notes on rice cement in China and Japan, cow feed efficiency, baked eggs on toast, and a tea supper idea with meat, eggs, and a vinegar dressing.

N. K .Zaminer Boston Globe China Japan Chicago The Farmers’ Review Philadelphia Chicago Journal

Market Reports Grain and Provisions Trade Notes

Market reports from St Louis and Chicago detail grain and provision prices, with dull and firmer readings across cereals and pork products. No. 2 red wheat, cash and futures listed, butter and lard values steady to firm, cattle and hogs show mixed movement in various regional markets.

St. Louis Texas Uxed F.goba.t Chricaco Cneh Bate Ugh Primierd Texans Chicago Milwaukee Sige shigBie Wisc Kansas Te- Svewic Myer Rie Diye Bil Mie

Active Girls and Love in Washington

A short feature arguing that healthy strong women are uncommon yet desirable and should enjoy endurance and vigor. It contrasts a few athletic exemplars with the typical young woman, then shifts to a satirical Washington Critic vignette about a poor congressman’s daughter and a lovelorn suitor.

Aguesnis N. Y. Ledger Washington

Is It Really Consumption and Other Health Snippets

A collage of antiquated medical quackery and light humor. Mentions Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, Piso’s Cure, and various ailments from liver complaints to sore eyes. Includes jokes about a Japanese village ground rents and a yarn mill in Fall River, with stray bits about hair restorers and eye water.

Ronan Pierce Rick Ixane Thompson

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