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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1885
Page
7
A poem from Morris in Golden Era depicts a father hearing his wife rock the baby at twilight. He reflects on lost faith, changing times, and longing for better days as he imagines the mother’s quiet devotion shaping their child’s world. The verse contrasts domestic tenderness with social unease.
In a crowded church amid threats and revelations, Patience defies social pressure and proclaims fidelity to Stephen. Enoch Marrish is unmasked and banished as Patience’s father Tom Blackthorn regains his daughter’s trust. Dick, long presumed dead, returns with a wife and a new future. Stephen learns of true love and justice as a ring seals the reunion.
From Chir man's Journal a description of Australian scrub cattle or scrubbers. The piece explains vast backcountry scrubs beyond Barton and Darling rivers where thousands of wild cattle once roamed. settlers began branding and watering them by moonlight, boxing the herd between scrub and open country. It notes the challenge of riding and the decline of moonlighting as fences rise and settlements advance.
A London Globe correspondent with decades of travel notes advice for hot climates. He cautions against unnecessary drinking, urges timely water for horses, and suggests cooling horses after work. He describes sun protection practices of Australian bedmen and cites a US figure of about 4 million dollars invested in wild animals, with elephants selling for 23,000 to 20,000 dollars and trained elephants bringing up to 20,000 dollars.
Secretary Bayard delivers an eloquent commencement oration at the University of Missouri on a tablet honoring Thomas Jefferson. He extols education as the nation’s foundation, praises Hamilton Jefferson unity, and argues that party loyalties must yield to national safety and progress.
An editorial discusses Mahone era removals of Virginia postmasters as a reform measure amid partisan battles. It criticizes Mahone and his allies for manipulating offices and praises Civil Service reform efforts under the current administration. The piece also notes Republican Senate obstruction and argues the president should reshape patronage without ceding power to the oligarchic Senate.
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