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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1888
Page
2
A verse by Carlotta Perey in Pioneer-Preas venerates a boat shaped tile bottle on a desk. It praises the bottle as a vessel of romancer, poet, and truth, a symbol of genius guiding youth, with lines on devotion, courage, and solace.
In 1851 near the Rio Pecos New Mexico a government survey party tracks vast wild herds and a famed rogue stallion. A night stampede collapses camp as lightning rains down a torrent of wild horses. a hunter redirects a dangerous rogue and captures several horses using lariats and a noose. The tale notes rogues attacking, one rider wounded, and eventual recapture and sale of tameable stallions for profit.
The article notes California and Oregon woods extensively used for interior finish. Redwood leads for polish and durability, laurel is smooth and desirable, sycamore valued for veneer, Oregon ash prized for decoration, maple noted for its light yellow hue and wavy grain in reflects light.
General MacIver, born at sea to Ronald MacIver of Ross-shire and Anna Douglass of Virginia, led a tumultuous career across continents. He fought in Thansi at sixteen, duelled in Salerno, served with Garibaldi and the British legions, and faced wounds from Port Royal to Orleans, later commanding in Egypt and Greece. He crossed factions from Confederacy to Mexican royalists, Brazilian-Argentine wars, and finally Cretan and Greek service, earning multiple valor decorations.
A reader recounts a dramatic experience with nitrous oxide gas during a dental procedure. He compares himself to a large mortar shell fired from Yorktown then descends, bursting metaphorically, and notes the tooth crown was removed during the treatment with no lasting ill effects.
A short exchange describes extreme winter cold and its lingering impact, with a Minneapolis man noting the cold settles in and becomes noticeable only as winter passes into spring, followed by a remark on the ensuing swarf weather.
A historical glimpse into flags, their symbolism, and how they are made. The piece notes American pride in the flag, contrasts with British and French banners, and describes flag production in seaport towns, including materials, durability, and international use by ships and nations.
A Rural New Yorker summary discusses frequent dehorning in cattle herds across McHenry County and beyond. Proponents claim fewer accidents, easier crowding, and maintained or improved gain, while some oppose as cruel or painful, especially in calves.
A New York diver recounts the grim realities of underwater work in the Hudson. He notes that drowned bodies are rapidly attacked by fish and decay, making rescue difficult. He recalls a rare case of a man who died by self-harm, weighted to the surface, later identified as a German cobbler. The piece contrasts cold, dark dives with romantic marine fantasy, emphasizing alertness and soberness.
Fashion notes describe cheap Svalskin after holidays and new silk soutache braid with guild or silver edging. Roses remain favored for adornment while camel hair costumes are trimmed with bearskin. Miniature stovepipe hats trend for boys. American beauty rose makes a season debut. Silver umbrella handles, gold with ivory, and cream pink blue night dresses with many tucks are highlighted. Ceramic ware and silver frameworks gain prominence.
A long catalog of oddities and anecdotes from era newspapers. A Maine doctor reports higher sickness near Los Angeles than in Maine towns of similar size. A Kentucky paper touts a long horse riding subscriber. A man in Collegeville Ark fights an owl with a wife’s help. In Massachusetts women pay a large share of taxes yet lack voting rights. A gas main ball test shoots a pipe through a mile in forty five seconds. A goose forms a peculiar bond with a Tenn ferryman, attending church and postal rounds. A pig tale illustrates debt collection and legal quirks. A Hawkinsville Ga school carries the Dempsey Clarke name, tying to slave history.
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