21 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1886
Page
1
A discussion on tariffs shows how a 50 percent duty on manufactured wool enables a woolen suit maker to raise prices and still undercut English and German rivals, enriching the manufacturer while labor and government gain little. It notes Kansas political shifts, railway expansion, and local endorsements for Democratic candidates including J. G. Lowe, Moonlight, and Martin, with editorials praising honesty and loyalty.
Regular examination for would-be teachers in Dickinson county will be at Ward school in Abilene on Saturday October 30 starting at 9 a m. D D Hornapay county superintendent of public instruction presides. Also advertisement for embroidery patterns stating Mrs J M Hendricks Cedar street offers all kinds of stamping as a specialty.
Steam Dye Works claims to be the only steam dye house west of Topeka with facilities for dying clothes any color at 52 Spruce Street. The Gem Barber Shop under E A Bishop and Co’s store is remodeled and offers first class shave, hair cut, and shampoo.
A local advertisement touts silk bargains with guaranteed values at factory cost. It promotes $1.50 value silks at $1.00, $1.75 value at $1.25, and $2.00 goods at $1.50, describing it as a rare, citywide opportunity for women to purchase fine silks at manufacturers’ cost.
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