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Newspaper

Americus Weekly Recorder

Location

Americus, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1888

Page

3

Whistling Language and Drumming Across Islands

At a Berlin Anthropological Society session Lieut. Quedenfelut described Gomero islanders using a syllable specific whistle for long distance talk, aided by two fingers and lips. The method arose from rugged gullies shaping a need for rapid village communication and resembles African drum signaling.

St. Tanes Berlin Anthropological Society Lieut Quedenfelut Gomero Island Canary Wil Quedenfeldt Gomero Islands Cameroons Bucholz West Africa

Par Ahead Victory Prompts 1888 Purchase Pledges

The speaker reports a complete victory in last year's trade race and expresses gratitude for support. They pledge to continue offering high quality goods, honest dealings, and carefully chosen merchandise. The note underscores energy, cash, and customer satisfaction as keys to ongoing success.

Always Ahead Rush Starts Tomorrow Morning

Rush begins tomorrow morning call early to get the pick of selections. Advertising copy promotes quality as the best and prices as the lowest.

N.G J. K. Prince Thornton Wheatley Americas

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