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Newspaper

The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1887

Page

3

Tremors Across the Southwest Strain Towns and Skies

Reports from Tucsox and nearby towns on May 4 5 reveal a strong earthquake with four minutes of shaking. Buildings rocked panics spread, a volcano-like plume appeared near Total Wreck Mountains, and a crack formed near Whelstone fountain. Several communities logged subsequent tremors and damage as residents sought safety.

Tucsox Ariz Santa Cataning Teesoo Visia Tirsses San Pedeo Wiienx Doro Ras Fuaxerson Tursuay Vie Ncathern United States Centerville Cal Ureurh Arrena New Mex Paso Tex Anaymas Seath P.m. Fesineday Chweka

Terrible Disasters At New Orleans Baptizing Crash And Earthquake Toll

Shocking drowning accident in New Orleans during Mississippi River baptisms as a wharf railing gave way and seven plus. people are believed dead with several boats overturned and a rescue effort ongoing. Also reports from Mexico of a deadly earthquake near Babispe with multiple fatalities and ongoing seismic activity across the region.

New Onteiss May Mississippi River Mount Zion Baptist Church Rosalina Wilson Crow Mexico Babispe Montecuma Sonora

Stock items and farming notes from various journals

The passage discusses turning turnips as fertilizer, Utah Wool Growers' Association statistics, peach yield optimism from Kansas readers, critique of cows' milk production, a profitable horse fair in Wilmington Delaware, need for pure water for stock, ex governor Routt on cattle growth, and the value of well cared horses in farm work and profits.

Utah Wool Growers’ Association Lindsborg Kan Northwest Wilmington Chicago Routt New York Tribune Far West Siockniua Deadwood Sheridan County Neb Sioux City Lews

Farm Notes Highlight Broad Crop Prospects Across Regions

The column cites Miner Counts reports from Dakot a and California exchanges praising record crop outlooks. It notes hard winters halting blackberry growth in Delaware Iowa and cold in Atchison County Kansas. Wheat and fruit crops look strong across several states with mixed farming urged for higher yields. Local notes from Oregon to South Dakota mention recent rains promising fall grain yields and expanding planting.

Delaware Iowa Atchison County Kan Spink, Brown Day Kingsbury Beadle Dakota Sacramento County California Exchange Russell County

Farm and Household Tips From the Times

A blend of practical advice on poultry care inclining toward removing heads of egg-eating fowls and dry quarters for young chickens, lamp repair with plaster of Paris, carbolic acid use for insects, and a fig candy recipe. It also notes dairy breeding inefficiencies, corn drying in narrow bins, suet padding for baking, and a cotton seed versus linseed analysis.

Troy Times San Francisco Chronicle Indianapolis Sentinel

Market Reports from Provisions St Louis May 7

Market notes from St Louis showing mixed activity across grains meats and produce. Wheat corn oats rye barley and flour prices listed with bids and asks alongside cattle hogs dairy and lard quotes. Follows New York and Chicago price trends with provisional futures and cash bids.

St. Louis Frovr Ryre Stige Harley Nebraska Iowa Abe Hans Witlsky Sueep Hocs Hligher Choice Heavy York Nicago Minnesota Hunga New York Wybmac Elgin Creamery

Inventor in Auburn Me touts extreme fasting and work hours

Fragment from a 19th century advertisement page notes an Auburn Maine inventor claiming 750 days of ten hours each in two years with few Sundays off, attributing stamina to one meal every 24 hours and a simple diet. It also references testimonials for Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics, plus multiple ad lines and quips.

Auburn Deman Smith Dr. Pierce Cal

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