17 Sep 1885
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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1885
Page
1
Abilene Reflector lists Democratic ticket for county offices including treasurer and sheriff. The issue also covers local names, school reports, a growing post office, farewells, and town gossip, plus a preview of Forepaugh show with press quotes and civic unrest details.
Rep Mills pursues a summer drafted tariff bill to fund government expenses by taxing luxuries while reducing taxes on necessaries. The column also notes shop chatter, fair preparations, local ads, and a dancing tent at the upcoming fair along with various sales and farming notices from Abilene and Berry Bros.
A cluttered old catalog offers German knitting yarns, wool and cotton flannels, blankets, bed comforters, and ginghams. Deep discounts include Grey blankets from 1.25 a pair, white blankets up to 6.00, bed comforts 1 to 2.75, and wide fabric assortments at low prices on the second floor.
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