Change of Management at Americus Recorder
The Americus Recorder reports on January first leasing the Keconpen news and job office to H C Storey who will handle subscriptions and advertising while W L Gressner remains in editorial control. He urges prompt payment of outstanding advertising and job work accounts within thirty days to close his books as he shifts duties. The note ends with a collection of brief syndicated items on public affairs and immigration.
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Keconpen
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W. L. Gressner
Gordon appointment sparks Lee County judge dispute
Gov Gordon faces heat over the Lee County County Judge appointment as Macon News presses back. The paper vows to lay out proofs in days and denounces Gordon's statements while praising some acts and condemning others. Washington notes Republicans wavering on Morrison bill, with tariff changes eyed. Illinois legislature to choose a senator, possible contest between Oglesby and Farwell. Historical political shifts loom as former candidates are recalled. Charleston residents protest city assessments as indignation grows.
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Randallites
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Chicago
Oglesby
Robert T. Lincoln
Senate
Charles B. Farwell
Chilean National Holiday Sparks Four Day Festivities
The 18th of September is celebrated as a national holiday in Chile with four days of events starting the 17th. Banks closed on the 21st amid troop parades, military shows, bands, and numerous fireworks. Despite large crowds and revelry, there was little disorder or drunkenness. The note mentions good, affordable red wine and the courteous manners of Spaniards and French, reflecting Latin culture.
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Chili Cor
Detroit Free Press
Remarkable plaster work in Paris showcases orangutan scene
In Paris at the Spring exhibition sculptor Fremeit unveils a life size plaster piece of an orang outang seizing a woman. The animal stands hideously majestic with arced muscles and a rock in its left hand while an arrow wounds its shoulder. The woman clings to the creature as she struggles, a dramatic tableau described by The Journalist.
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Fremeit
Jardin Des Plantes
Evils of Early Rising Warns of Lifespan Risk
A German doctor's study cited by the Chicago Tribune reports that most long-lived individuals rise late and retire late. He claims early rising drains energy, shortens life, and that the so-called invigorating morning hours can cause lassitude and harm certain constitutions.
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Chicago Tribune
Murdoch Remembers Lincoln Tale From War Time
Aged actor James KE Murdoch recalls visiting President Lincoln during the Civil War. Lincoln dismisses his audience as busy, but Murdoch reveals he came to tell a good story. Lincoln invites him to proceed, seeming amused and ready to listen.
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Murdoch
Lincoln
James KE. Murdoch
New York Tribune
In Japan Takada yields flan made from cotton cloth
A Nagoya resident Takada reportedly found a long sought method to make flan from cotton cloth and started a factory to scale up the business after years of work.
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Japan
Takada
Nagoya
Chicago Herald
Brain Mutilation in Fish Stuns Scientists
Science reports M Vulpian’s experiment removing cerebral lobes from a carp on March 18 with daily observation until Sept 29. The fish showed normal movement, sight, appetite, and reflexes despite lacking cerebral lobes and pineal gland. Smell was lost but other faculties appeared intact, suggesting instinctive and willful traits reside outside the cerebrum.
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French Academy
Renegade dog aids deputy during catch nets
A Portland Oregonian excerpt describes a "renegade" dog with sharp wit and vicious behavior. The dog accompanies Deputy Wilmer on dog catching trips and, when directed, attacks quarry or distracts it by engaging in debate or quarrels until the net is sprung. The piece also notes milk yield estimates by Professor Baldwin of Dublin and cross cites U.S. cow capacity figures.
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Oregonian
Baldwin
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Ireland
Scotland
United States
Chicago
Viceroys Under Victoria At Dublin Castle
During Victoria's forty nine year reign seventeen viceroys occupied the vice regal throne at Dublin castle. Some few reigned twice including Lord Eglinton Lord Carlisle the duke of Abercorn and Lord Spencer. Lords Clarendon St Germans and Carlisle received visits from the sovereign.
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Lord Carlisle
Duke of Abercorn
Lord Spencer
Clarendon
St. Germans
Carlisle
Kansas City
Petroleum for Weeda from an Amateur Gardener
An amateur gardener reports that pouring petroleum into the crown of weeds like dandelions thistles and plantains can kill them. The method can rid a lawn of deep rooted weeds but caution is urged to avoid flooding the grass with oil.
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Weeda
New York Sun
Hair as a Conductor and Royal Chariot in London
An English physician warns against cropping hair short, claiming hair conducts electricity and may impair brain nourishment. Reports note King Theebaw's gold-coated state chariot shown in London, Bavaria's large fire brigade, bells rung by electricity to wake sleepers, and San Francisco’s line of millionaires.
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King Theebaw
London
Europe
Percen
Chicago Tribune
Kingdom of
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Bellum
Bargain Men Revive Enterprise Aimed at Fall Campaign
A revival of our enterprise announces readiness for the fall campaign in Americus. Dry goods clothing shoes hats and millinery are stocked, with prices set to undercut wholesalers. We admit past overpricing and now offer chosen goods at cost or below with a 50c plus purchase gift plan. Each purchase earns a small present from our stock, varying 6c to 1.00, selected by the customer. We pledge fair square legitimate business and invite public and customers to visit.
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Americus
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