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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1885
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector announces a staff move to the Times of Kansas City and signals potential return. The rural editor responds to prior accusations, asserting continued commitment to high license enforcement and prohibition adherence, while denying hypocrisy and noting no harmful impacts from their stance.
Advertisements tout a Health Jolting Chair claimed to cure ailments from dandruff to gout, drawing comparisons to a Washington project begun March 4. The piece notes skepticism toward penny papers, defends Sunday observance, and mentions Gen Grant artifacts sent to Washington, while Iowa storms caused damage and fatalities.
The Boston Herald declares independent voters backed a Democratic administration, citing Cleveland’s record as mayor and governor as evidence of honest businesslike governance. It argues independents sought an honest, conservative president and now see reason to believe Cleveland will deliver. A closing note promotes Hollar’s Third Street Bakery ice cream for a gift.
Resolutions express sympathy for Irma and family of deceased sister Etta Homan Carpenter. Notices include stock for sale by Ed. Thisler and high grade Short-Horn calves by Mr. Floyd. Also Wheat prices and wallpaper arrivals. Coussens Honey of Tar advertised as cough remedy.
District court in Dickinson County issues order of sale for a sheriff sale of one lot of merchandise goods belonging to Phillip Wall and James Wall. Sale set for Monday June 29 1885 from 10 am to 6 pm in Abilene, cash only. Attorney C Brino represents plaintiffs J J Miller sheriff.
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