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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1886
Page
3
A fragment from the Abilene Reflector recounts eccentric observations on animals and human quirks, paired with a shopkeeper's reminiscences on kleptomania, theft during shopping, and store discipline. It contrasts curiosity about natural habits with anecdotes of shoplifters and security measures. The narrator reflects on human behaviour, economy, and moralizing about theft among customers and staff.
A floor walker and reporter recount a tale of a well dressed woman who lifts gloves from a plush counter. The glove box falls as she is confronted, and she pays a quiet extra price to exit. The exchange hints at husbands, social circles, and a common crime in shops.
A young man reflects on his formal degree and the limits of education. After graduating and starting as a Hartford grammar school tutor, he realizes true learning begins anew. He teaches himself French from Levixae grammar and develops reading speed, noting his methods differ from Mr Sauvenr's but are effective. 4 P. Barnard, in the Forni.
The article notes Barbados as the most densely populated island, with 175000 residents and 1054 per square mile, comparing it with East Flanders and Westchester County. It then discusses President Cleveland’s veto of a pension bill, criticizing Congress for overruling Pension Bureau decisions and urging careful administration of veterans claims. A critical opinion piece condemns General Logan’s book The Great Conspiracy as a libel on America, contrasting it with Union victory and party politics.
A Northern editorial criticizes special legislation in the Senate, citing amendments to the Postal Appropriation bill for $800,000 to mail steamers and a retaliation measure on Canadian port privileges. It condemns the Maine influence of Frye and a Th main idea, arguing this “pestiferous Maine idea” corrupts national policy and urges moral renewal in politics.
The House Committee on Post Offices signals solid opposition to the 3 3 5 8 0 0 subsidy. Democratic members and most Republicans urge non-concurrence, with absentees leaning against the bill. Georgia's Mr Kinint voices intent to shelve it rather than approve the subsidy, arguing the ocean slipping industry does not deserve support. A sagacious stance calls for confronting labor capital issues as strikes burden all in business.
Hidalgo planters favor small scale coffee groves, eight acres per person, with rich clay loam land available at ten dollars an acre. Planting six months to a year old stock in eight to ten foot rows, intercropping or weed control recommended to protect soil. A single tree may yield twenty to twenty five pounds annually. berries dried in sun and hulled by mills, while New Orleans speculators dominate Vera Cruz trade paying eight to twelve dollars per hundred pounds. Coffee requires patience as returns come after years. cattle and grain demand larger scales and longer waits.
Insurance written in reliable companies. The statement emphasizes trusted abstracting and dependable coverage in Dickinson County, highlighting stable insurer partnerships and consistent policy performance for local clients.
A compact advertisement invites visitors to borrow money or trade land for city property and vice versa. It promotes visiting the office in the Old T. G. Henry Building to discuss loans and land exchanges.
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