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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence probes youth and aging with disjointed lines about joy, time, and memory. Scattered phrases evoke longing for earlier days, urging earnest effort to shape the future while noting the fleeting nature of happiness and youth.
A damaged OCR recounts a Saxon church built from a single tree. It describes a chapel with a trunk, upper branches sawn for facade and framing, and a 40 by 1 foot stonelike base. The mythic origin emphasizes ancient oak and monumental timber construction.
A trainer in Georgia trained sparrows to act as message carriers. One sparrow was released 150 miles away and telegraphed its return, reaching home in a little over an hour. The article also notes Bahia’s Sunday fireworks and church pageantry. It mentions police in St Petersburg enforcing modest dress for carriers.
A comical local item describes a gardener named Ben who discovers a mole tunnel crossing a yard. He bribes a neighbor to help by watering and spraying near the burrow, hoping to flush the animal out. The scene ends with the mole and hose action creating a dramatic, soggy moment.
A detailed account explains mole anatomy and behavior, including star nose features the digging chest muscles and rapid burrow systems. It notes moles’ feeding on worms beetles and occasional birds while revealing a method used in China to protect carrier pigeons with whistling bamboo tubes.
A Washington trend sees women training live parrots to perch on closed parasols carried by their mistresses. Import of young Calan parrots allows pennywise buying from four to ten dollars each. Some owners match bird colors to outfits, while critics warn legal bans on certain birds and warn it may not gain broad popularity. A dealer notes mixed reception as fashion evolves.
Richard Graves, former Mississippi state treasurer, fled in 186, after concealment of defalcations, aided by a boarding house history in Jackson. Governor Foote authorized pursuit and extradition failed by treaty limits, Graves later sought return and faced arrest in Canada. A Jackson paper notes a chain of political figures, a Brandon bank scandal, and artifacts tied to Graves’ era.
A Nashville era reminiscence extols outdoor sports and deer hunting, praising the Johnson City Barn Door Club and field friendships. It contrasts hunting’s vigor with modern city amusements, and urges appreciation of nature, timber protection, and practical education for children through real-life experiences.
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