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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1886
Page
4
A Moonlight rally at the fair grounds next Wednesday features Thomas Moonlight the Democratic candidate for governor. The piece argues for cross party support, notes Moonlight as a unifier, and discusses party integrity and endorsements including Republican backing. It references prohibition debates and a favorable view of J S Ford from Chapman Star as a suitable superintendent candidate.
In Dickinson county a Democratic delegate convention is set for Abilene on October 9 to nominate Probate Judge District Clerk County Attorney Superintendent of Public Instruction Representative for the 74th District and a Third District Commissioner. Delegates will be chosen October 7 with two delegates and two alternates per precinct.
D D Hornaday, longtime Dickinson county superintendent, is urged for another term. The piece argues he has not belonged to any party and has improved the county schools to top state rankings, while warning that a change could hurt students and parents. The second item notes Dr. Snowden’s acclaimed Wilberforce lecture on Work and Workers in Litchfield with praise for oratorical range. Ex Rev Dr Snowden to speak again Thursday.
Public sale advertised for 2 o clock in the afternoon. Property for sale includes four head of horses two work horses four brands of cattle two cows with calves and yearling and a three year old. Terms list small sums under ten dollars and larger sums on credit with specified treast and costs.
Auction notice for Jacob Hany near Abilene features two four year old mares in foal, brood mare in foal, suckling colt, five milk cows, calves, a bull, hay, implements, and 15 acres of corn in Meld. Also farm rental offer for one year with specified wheat and land, house, stable, well and fruit, with terms listing cash and credit conditions. Local residents and property details named as the sale premise.
A local store advertises $15,000 worth of boots and shoes for fall trade with a focus on durable wear and guaranteed fit. It highlights children's school shoes, vast stock, and a 10 to 20 percent saving claim, inviting customers to view the goods in person.
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