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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1887
Page
6
A fragmented newspaper item notes letters and names in a curious phrase about dames and hares. The readable text hints at a puzzle or coded message, with no clear date or event. Further context is needed to identify people, places, or a specific notice.
A fragmentary verse scene shows Jenny delaying to call the cows as Granny urges urgency at dusk. The old woman knits and frets, while the sun sets in rich colors and the girl hesitates, then obeys the call to tend the cows despite the late hour.
In a tale of flirtation and jealousy, Clarence wrestles with love for Bessie while captivated by Blanch Bernard. A friend counsels breaking with Bessie to pursue Blanch, but moral doubts and a dramatic overheard altercation reveal the danger of chasing beauty. Ultimately, Bessie remains loyal as Clarence rejects destructive obsessions.
A young housekeeper shows an investigator a decorated plate she bought downtown and painted herself. Her husband pieces together costs from the plate, gold, brushes, lessons, and materials, concluding a dinner set would be cheaper to buy and suggesting the headache and temper losses justify buying plain china.
An essay in Youth's Companion argues that beauty remains a social force for women, urging readers to seek true beauty through health and virtue rather than artificial means. It warns against arsenic whitening and chalk disguises, praising natural grace, clear skin from daily bathing, outdoor activity, and plain food, with beauty lying in sincere expression.
A collection of editorials contrasts Cleveland and Blaine in oratory and honesty. It notes reactions from Chicago and Louisiana papers, praising Cleveland’s intellect and criticizing opponents. The mix questions presidenc y brains and the value of public virtue.
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