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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1886
Page
5
The Abilene paper lists political announcements for clerk candidates and county conventions, upcoming lectures by Miss Hattie Smith and St John, and Hope and Moonlight club remarks. It notes building projects, railroad progress, last week’s speeches, and social visits from Salina and Baltimore.
Hutchinson takes three of four games to claim the amateur Kansas title with a $200 purse as Emporia Maroons fall. Lawrence Fair notes Daisy Harris of Solomon takes second in stockings and Geo A yearling colt sired by Prairie Star wins first in a 16-colt entry. Delighted locals praise Henry Floyd and N K Hoffman nuptials and a Prohibition party meets in Abilene. A new Abilene salt well shows potential bonanza. youth birthday celebration for Ella Campbell and a Prohibition club grows in numbers.
The Dickinson county Republicans unite to back Wilson despite convention resolutions naming Anderson as the party’s regular nominee. W P Seeds promotes a young Democratic probate judge aspirant praised for culture, business focus, and two years as city attorney. D D Hornaday seeks re election as County Superintendent, praised as highly cultured and capable educator. Democrats could not make a better selection.
Newspapers praise W P Seeds for seeking Probate Judge, detailing his Delaware County roots, residency in Dickinson County, and tenure as Abilene city attorney. They stress his honesty, ability, and potential to serve fairly, while noting Democratic support and anticipated strong campaign.
Regular examination for prospective common school teachers in Dickinson county will be held at the Ward school building in Abilene on Saturday October 30 beginning at 9 o clock in the morning. Superintendent D D Homnapay oversees public instruction.
Farmer D Trott offers fine Poland China pigs for breeding purposes. Located at Section 22, Whale Tp. 6 St. Call for details in Abilene Kansas.
At a special Abilene Improvement Company meeting in the Board of Trade rooms on October 5 1886 the secretary was ordered to notify all delinquent subscribers that payment on the first installment must be made by Thursday the 7th or the subscription will be turned to an attorney to sue at once. By order of the Board RB Power Secretary.
A local retailer touts superior all-wool Indiana Blankets to housekeepers by contrasting them with cheaper cotton-mixed shoddy goods. They advertise prices from $4.50 to $10.00 and highlight a scarlet 10-4 blanket at $4.00, urging customers to compare quality before purchasing.
A local retailer touts new cloak stock direct from the manufacturer with prices claimed to outmatch competitors. Highlights include Short Wraps and Jackets, a black diagonal Newmarket at $5, and a Boucle Jacket also at $5, plus a larger line for misses and children and emphasis on value this winter.
Local shop advertises broad flannel stock and claims the best prices in the city. The owner invites customers to visit and compare, asserting value will prove them the lowest option available.
The department promotes its boot and shoe stock as unmatched in the city, urging shoppers to visit for good honest goods and low prices. It highlights strong value and invites customers to compare offerings and prices.
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