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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1885
Page
9
The text describes a murder involving Girard and Meimmerly with a Jopaveso dagger and an ivory wrist-stud bearing an initial. It recounts alibis, room access, and a potential motive linked to debt and money. Raoul Girard faces interrogation while a reward offer emerges to identify the real killer.
The narrator recounts urging Raoul to trust him as they navigate prison detentions and a looming court trial. He seeks evidence from Raoul, studies the judge’s notes, and tracks a dagger clue to the bout of crimes. He visits experts, including M. Beauvais, and hints at a mysterious detective named Blery connected to the investigation.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Delaunay of Fate and Pessicots, with references to earth, planets, asteroids, and cycles of sun and moon. The text appears to discuss celestial alignments and their supposed effects on America in 1877 and 188%, but is largely incomprehensible.
Fragmentary lines evoke Browning like reflections on love and fear. Images of a man facing a woman’s will, a dull spirit in smoke, and electric ice swirl with references to a bracelet and a black giant with slaves, attributed to Holmes.
A 19th century essay argues that mobs expose cowardice in authorities and urges swift decisive action to quell unrest. It endorses drilled police and militia readiness, using firm force at the outset to prevent greater bloodshed, and warns against hesitation or weak leadership in large cities and during riots. The piece contrasts policing tactics with historical riot outcomes and reflects on philanthropy, education, and social conditions shaping citizens. It also includes observations about an ancient Old Oak tree near Hooville Indiana and notes on aging, rings, and decay.
De Garmo and Gamboge discuss art supplies and tones. The dialogue jokes about pigments, brushes, and stage fright as an amateur artist considers success among friends. De Garmo suggests restraint and warns that excess gear may hinder progress.
No readable event or details available to summarize into a proper record.
In Etretat a subterranean stream fills cisterns at high tide and dries them at low tide. Local washerwomen descend to Ibis river to scoop a water-filled wash place with a wooden shovel. They wash linen on the stones, spread it on the beach to dry, and weigh down corners with stones. A vivid scene for a poet’s pen.
The article notes ice use spreading in Japan after contact with foreigners. Portable ice stands sell shaved ice mixed with sugar as abiro uki or white snow at 2 or 3 rin a glass, aimed at bustling rickshaw drivers who have the money to spend.
The Koh-i-noor diamond was entrusted to John under Lord Lawrence, who hid it in his waistcoat. He later forgot it and left for dinner. A message ordered its return to the governor general Lord Dalhousie. Lawrence realized he had it, feared exposure, but the gem was found safe in the ket. A model remains in the Tower jewel room.
A Fortieth of a Second essay claims hanging is the most humane method, noting that from observations of executions the sensory response ends at .025 seconds after the drop, placing the condemned's awareness at one fortieth of a second.
A fragment from a Town Topics column notes a strange tradition involving Adam and Abel. It mentions a burial of a murdered Abel and a crow as a sign of divine pity, with garbled phrasing and multiple broken phrases about sand, digging, and a buried child.
A fragment notes beans as a prime ancient food, cultivated in early Egypt and forming a common dish among Hebrews, highlighting their long human use and significance in early cuisines.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Mark Twain and his wife as seen through the eyes of a young daughter. The piece notes Twain’s genial manner, the refined air about his household, and the children whose lively character mirrored their mother.
Fragmented text laments wasteful spending and moral decay from indulgence. Mentions money, appetite, and temperance while arguing against reckless desires and urging disciplined saving and self control in youth.
Fragmentary text describes a distant valley scene with intermingled flora and a plan linked to a name. It mentions acres of dendrons in bloom and a professor noted for American authenticity. The passage hints at natural talent and a hidden secret within the landscape, but details are unclear.
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