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The Abilene Reflector

Location

Abilene, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1887

Page

4

Soloman City grows as rail links expand trade hub

A San Francisco decision on privileged reporters echoes through cites. The article traces local figures and business leaders in Solomon City Kansas, detailing banks, real estate, Grocers, livery stables, and key residents. It highlights rail connections from Denver to Kansas City and a growing population of about 1,500 with brick blocks, schools, churches, and water power.

Dictut County Selemon City Solomon City Abilene Saliva Solomon Smoky Hill Union Pacific Denver Kausas City Concordia Santa Fe Chicago & Rock Island Triat Minneapolis Salomonean Vle Eax Great West Salomon City Sheai Henry Wintley E Q Tbere Sulmer Kansas W. T. Harris M. P. Shearer & Co Shearer RS. Morgan John Straver C.and E. Cooks & Co Lyman Field J. A. Hopkins Jerry Sheabay W. A. Johnson W. H. Bannon Percy and Son B. K. Stanford A. Rambo Foster Frank Carter Carter Wa. V. Smart Smart Henry Whitley Jana Salomon H. B. Aldrich Aldrich A. J. Green Patrick Morgan John AH. Wood J.S. Wimsatt J. J. Hart Je P Morris Robacker Dr. Lewis Siggfoos Ohio Phil Wahl Wahl T. D. Edworthy Man Palace A.S. Miskimin Joun Guy Folinay Farmes’ Bank

Solomon City Promises Rapid Growth Under Jacksonian Values

Dickinson notes Solomon City rising to prominence as editor E. B. Burnett touts a bold future. The piece highlights Solomon River, Smoky Hill junctions, rich bottom lands, railways, and river trade potential, predicting a population of about three thousand in two years and a thriving metropolis on the western frontier.

Dickinson E. B. Burnett Solonoat City West Dickinson Solomon City Solomon River Solomon Smoky Hill

Wish Father to the Thought in Business Panic

The Philadelphia Record notes that frequent predictions of a coming business pass may stir public suspicion that the wish is father of the thought. It argues that only in calamity times can such causes prosper, and presently there is little in the business scene to warrant panic.

Philadelphia

Kansas Klippings and Taxing Trade Echoes

A collage of 19th century clippings notes Western Kansas alfalfa crops and good grazing, sugar factory plans, Holton chestnuts, rising corn prices, a 127-tater potato find, and a seven inch vein of shoe lagging near McCune. It also includes Judge Miller’s praise of Grover Cleveland, and reflections on China imports, U S trade, tariffs, and manufacturing protection, warning of the GOP’s tariff legacy and its impact on workers.

Kansas Lawrence Tribune Alma Leavenworth Holton W. F. Creitz Kinton Federal Washington Post Greeley County Davies Stockton McCune

Largest stock of galliants ever displayed west of Kansas City

The store announces arrival of the largest stock of ladies misses and children's galliants in American and foreign goods not yet on sale. This extensive collection is ready for inspection.

Kansas City

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