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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1884
Page
4
The text outlines Gov Grover Cleveland of New York for vice president with Thomas A Hendricks of Indiana. It also names local district figures including W Welon, T P Malton, James Katler, H A Yonge, L B Fugate and others from various districts.
The piece attacks the Republican stance on prohibition, claiming the party is controlled by religious and political cranks and urging votes for Rick Guiex as a defender of personal liberty. It argues Glick will win and force resubmission of the amendment if re-elected, warning of moral and political consequences.
The piece argues prohibition is a fraud and failure despite constitutional embedding. It urges resubmitting the amendment, repealing the law, and demands Kansans express their view again. It contrasts Republican papers, praising the Reflector’s honesty and accusing Gazette and Chronicle of dishonesty for supporting prohibition.
The piece accuses political figures of dishonesty about their views on prohibition and resubmission. It claims they publicly defend prohibition as Republican doctrine while privately labeling Marry anti prohibition and in favor of resubmission. The author urges clarity from the Gazette and Chronicle before the Reftector is invoked.
The Maine election last Monday gave Republicans a sweeping win across offices including Governor, four members of Congress, 31 state senators, 151 representatives, and county boards. Governor Rome won by about 15,000, aided by Buntone’s home-state factor. Prohibitionist and greenback supporters backed the GOP, with nationwide effort from the Republican committee fueling the surge. Democrats express comfort despite reduced hopes and a 60,000 margin for the prohibitory amendment passage.
The Indianapolis Sentinel has filed its answer in the Blaine libel suit charging immorality. It claims evidence to prove the charge and vows to expedite the case. Blaine’s managers face a bruising stance as they counter alleged corrupt and venal official records amid reactions to a ref lective attack on Cleveland.
A plea urges the Chronicle to print the BuArse scandal filed by the Indianapolis Sentinel in reply to Mr. Blarse. The writer cites perceived inconsistency in Bro. Hant and condemns Mr. Blaine for a deed harming a girl, contrasting partisan tolerance.
The piece argues that low wheat prices and tight money undermine belief in a high protective tariff. It contends that true prosperity requires removing trade restrictions and taxes. It highlights Kansas farmers receiving only 40 to 50 cents per bushel and questions tariff benefits.
Mrs Betya A Lockwoop is nominated by the women national rights party for President. In her acceptance letter she vows a fair distribution of public offices to women and men. The piece predicts sympathy but no votes, calling the plan a cold blooded proposition and warning of strong backlash from men.
A sharp critique denounces the Republican machine for pressing resubmission within party ranks. It questions when Democrats Greenbackers and anti monopolists ceased to be Kansas citizens. The speaker condemns bossism, minority rights, and Prohibition’s unfairness and hypocrisy.
Democrats of Shelby county Indiana plan a monster barbecue in Shelbyville on September 25. They have donated forty beeves seventy sheep and seventy-five hogs with Guick contributing a 2200 pound steer. The event shows Kansas Democrats aligning with Hoosier party stalwarts.
George W. Martin in the Junc tion City Union criticizes the Republican state central committee. He argues it lacks capacity and usefulness for campaigns and calls for resignations, comparing the committee and caucus to entities he says have been corrupted by railroads and political interests.
Messrs Iron and Barringer display a fine stock of pianos and organs in store rooms formerly used by J F Augustine. They offer instruments of the best quality and mid priced varieties with time or monthly payments. Irion is a longtime local and Barringer, recently arrived, is trusted for price and quantity. Ladies who play are welcome to inspect.
Local ads proclaim carpet prices cut to ruinous levels at Sewell's with cheap guns, wall paper, and window shades. Hobbs Parker & Co. Elevator offers 2000 bushels of good screenings at 20 cents per 100 pounds. Ladies urged to view Mrs Porter’s millinery fall goods arriving this week.
Governor Cleveland impresses visitors with sincerity and strength of character. John Boyle O’Reilly recalls meeting him and leaves with admiration for his fairness and upright nature, remarking the governor is a genuine, courteous gentleman.
A mosaic of antiquated references including Phuagespura Record and Ilarry Navarre contrasts with chivalric ideals, while political digs appear from Boston Transcript and The Saratogian. Community notes urge fundraising, hog handling, fairground rides, and a boastful Berry Mercantile Co. display.
In May 1881 at Anna Arkansas a customer writes that a fever and ague remedy was promised by Mess R A Robinson Co and Hughes Tonic was guaranteed to cure chills. A boy with long illness saw relief after two doses and soon fewer chills, with noticeable improvement before finishing the bottle.
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