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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1887
Page
2
Travelers describe a march through a vast salt plain in heat and glare as 2,000 flamingos form a disciplined column at the edge of a lake. A jaguar leaps from reeds, triggering a dramatic battle with the flock, leaving the bird army victorious and the predator slain.
A long, odd read on the snapping turtle, its habitat, breeding habits, and behavior. It covers migration to shore to lay eggs in sandy banks, egg incubation, and the turtles’ emergence. The piece notes market use for soup and stew, methods farmers use to fatten turtles, and details on shell size, species, and distinguishing features.
A man afflicted with phthisis and diabetes reports relief after using Electric Bitters. He states the pain was nearly intolerable and could cause convulsions, but after the first bottle, he improved and then gained eighteen pounds in blood, claiming he would have died without the remedy. Sold at fifty cents per bottle by D J Humphrey.
In Washington a February 7 letter discusses a proposed act barring senators from employment with opposing interests and the President's stance on interstate commerce. It notes critics' views, mentions Col Morrison and Representative Reagan as likely appointees, and includes social remarks about Mrs. Cleveland's temperance example. The report also covers public figures' time management with the President, a tonic note on Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria, and extends into wine market commentary and California crop prospects.
A boy explains why he loves a great Newfoundland named Hero, calling him the best Christian he knows because he never is mean. The piece lists various quirky paternal terms used by young people for their fathers and guardians.
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