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Newspaper
Birtle Observer
Location
Birtle, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1885
Page
3
Olive writes a decisive farewell after a painful romance scene with Angus, confessing she cannot marry him. Mrs. Oakley and Olive confront desire, doubt, and duty as waves crash and the night deepens, ending with Olive’s resolve to forgive and part.
Olive rides through a blizzard to Cotterell, persuades the Squire to lend a mare, and organizes help as Holroyd fishermen and villagers prepare for a dangerous lifeboat launch. The storm rages while the rescued steamship survivors are brought to shore amid cheers.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs A praising Mrs Alto's singing, while Mrs B corrects her by noting that the subject is actually her husband. The snippet mocks misinterpretation and the heavy burden of responsibility amid strange garbled text.
Prof Gleason wrestles and conquers a violent mare in a dramatic circus-style demonstration. The audience watches as the powerful mare kicks, rears, and tires the trainer while he persists, claiming she is exceptionally spirited and promising to conquer her in a future show.
An old man recalls nearly shooting a fine buck this morning but explains he had no gun with him as Cane took it earlier. He laments the situation and notes the vain effort to own a weapon, then cautions against trouble while offering insight on science and speculation.
A reflective piece recalls fifty years ago at Eton describing a rough social atmosphere and harsh school life. It notes cruel hazing by seniors, masters, and the focus on endurance, with reference to boys drawn into fights and punishments after classes.
The Soudan is described as a rich, populous region extending from Khartoum to the equator with vast camel herds, multiple ethnic groups, and potential cotton lands. It outlines Western Central Eastern Soudan divisions, Arab and negro populations, Mahdi influence, and the need for civilization and transport to tap its wealth.
A Cheyenne River rancher, Mr Reed, is portrayed as a generous defender of cowboys. After losing a valise in a blustery storm, Ben Wilkins carried it forty miles to Rapid City to return it to Reed, illustrating unexpected kindness among cowboys.
A French woman recalls siege days in Paris describing dire fare as rats and mice became unpalatable and cats tasted grim. Pigeons drew crowds when spotted, yet many times the birds proved inedible or unsafe, leaving her with lingering revulsion and fear of eating a pigeon.
An Oakland agriculturalist pursues tea growing in California with over 2000 thriving plants. At four years old the crop will be picked and cured with Japan labor. He is confident of success and also cultivates camphor trees that are thriving.
A survey of diverse items includes timber losses in Lake Tahoe and the Truckee basin valued at 80 million. Harvard noting scholarly decay. Mars seas theory favored by Prof Lockyer. a New England family touring the world. Florida orange shipments rise. Irish military pedestians’ records. a rural post office opening with simple mail. a Washington Territory murder trial. headaches as school pressure indicators. Chinese education efforts in Denver. Major Serpo Pinto’s Africa journey challenges. Gen Wolseley Nile transport praised by Canadian voyageurs.
The New York Times details Soudanese grooming customs with Abashdeh Arabs twisting hair into spiral porcupine-like curls interwoven with ivory skewers. Bishareena wear big updo combed on top while sides rest down. Pabbabish gather crown hair into a knot, with side locks descending. Southern tribes shave heads and go bareheaded under the sun.
Intense excitement surrounds Maj. Pearson of Manchester as he claims healing powers at Hanley. He and two others allegedly cure paralysis, bronchitis, and blindness after laying on hands and anointing with olive oil. Critics note limited success especially with the young and warn of crowding and unverified outcomes.
Analysis from Kolndsche Zeitung shows Frese Army listing 23 army corps and 620000 infantry plus 42500 cavalry and 79600 artillery with 2629 guns, while the German Army totals 675000 in service with 9 pieces of artillery. The German reserve stands at 246000 with 444 guns and 93 cavalry squadrons. The piece notes mobilization speed, railway reach, horse quality, and minister stability as factors shaping European threat.
The Rev. Elias Bray of Wikesbarre Pa was seized in New York on March 4 for insanity and brought before Jefferson Market court. At 45 he claimed a heavenly command to remove President Cleveland with nonviolent proclamations, outlining a Baltimore route and comparing his plan to Grant. Police found $200 and a Liverpool ticket on him.
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