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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1885

Page

7

Proclamation on Oklahoma Territory Dormant Invasion Threats

A federal proclamation warns all unauthorized occupants that invasion and settlement of Indian lands in the Indian Territory will be opposed by military force. Reports from Washington and Kansas City indicate tensions as colonists consider moving across the border, while Cabinet members debate lawful means to open Oklahoma for settlement.

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Cormorants Trained for Fishing by Masters in Boats

A detailed account describes training cormorants to fish for their master, including setup, feeding, and signals. It notes origin to CheKiang, training timelines from hatch to working age, and the value of well-trained birds versus poorer ones, with lifespans around six years.

Che-Kiang Amir Maurice Jancsiel Popular Sciener Monthly

A Quiet Man's Joke On The Times Editor Recall

A reminiscence about S. F. Conant, longtime Times editor, noting his mild demeanor yet firm control of the editorial team before Henry J. Raymond's death. One winter night in 1869 a mysterious editorial package arrived, prompting Conant to open it. The episode illustrates his balance of restraint and wit.

S. Conant the Times Stillman Conant Henry J. Raymond

Fragrant prank disrupts Times staff room secrecy

The Times staff recalls a bold prank during a city newsroom edition when cigars wrapped in paper with a taunting note arrived. T. O. C. Townley’s initials signed the package, prompting laughter as Conant and others watched the blue-pencil man puff and mock the incident, a fragrant memory for reporters.

Vanant Gould Collinion T. O'C. Townley The Times Ollowed Mr. Genant Weill Mr. Conant N. ¥. Tribume

Indian Courtship Amid Pine Nation Traditions and Trials

A San Francisco Call excerpt recounts Piute courtship rites learned from a grandmother led rite. It details a 25 day teepee prep, strict parental oversight, silent nightly wooing, ritual public debut, and a decisive marriage ceremony around a central campfire with the girl’s family guiding the match.

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A Southern California Paradise by a Lake in San Bernardino

A Toledo Blade correspondent recalls discovering a 40 000 acre valley where Los Angeles San Bernardino and San Diego counties meet. The lake mirrors San Antonio San Bernardino and San Jacinto peaks and is surrounded by canyons timber and mineral springs. The writer portrays a temperate Indian summer climate with fields of fruit coal mines and metals nearby and imagines settling there with family and collecting natural specimens.

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The Cute London Cop

A London police officer stopped an American for carrying a suspicious tin box and asked him to swear on his honor it contained no dynamite. The American swore and was allowed to proceed, illustrating the officer’s hopeful trust in a man who has seen much.

Murray Hill Beacon Street Plymouth Rock Sarah Emesca Sol London Yong

Seven Wise Men Baffled and a Paralyzed Woman Cured

A New York Morning Journal report states Mrs. F. G. Kellogg of 50 East Sith Street suffered seven days of convulsions and paralysis. Doctors failed to help after seven attempts. Bedridden and helpless, she tried St Jacobs Oil as a last chance and began improving from the first application, ultimately making a full recovery. The page also relays assorted ad copy and anecdotes about health products and cures from various firms and magazines.

N. Y coRands Travelers’ Magazine

A Capital Crime Kissed: Odd Editorial Snippet

Fragmentary OCR reads a Victorian style caution that kissing may be a crime with odd quotes. The text mentions The Journal and a theory about bronchitis relief products, including Bronchular or toromace daors, marked as sandstone with good specter.

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Magnolia Balm advertised for skin refreshment and beauty

An old ad claims Magnolia Balm both freshens and beautifies the skin though the copy is fragmented and unclear about its origin or usage instructions.

What the People Say Mr R A Everett Letter Fragment

Mr R A Everett of Lexington Kentucky writes Mrs Annie Rathburne of Erie in a brief readers letter fragment.

R. A. Everett Lexington, Ky Annie Rathburne Erie

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