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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1889
Page
6
Esther B. Tiffany in St Nicholas recounts a fable dialogue where a peacock and rabbit exchange jokes about tails and ears, contrasting fashion and grooming. The verse showcases playful quips on style.
In Florence, May night chills, Philip Leighton helps two frightened women in a locked palazzo. He climbs a balcony to unlock their door and rescues them, winning the Countess Roselli’s gratitude while facing suspicion of theft from the noble family. The story follows mistaken guilt, a robbed drawer, and a romance amid class tension.
An 19th century Nashville Chronicle account describes sharks following ships for miles and attacking swimmers, divers, and sailors. It notes various species, the dangers of West Africa harbors, and astonishing recoveries of animal remains and odd objects from shark stomachs, with historic anecdotes of shark encounters and defenses.
The National Review notes that Chinese medicine relies on unknown real properties yet boasts vast advertised specifics. Ginseng dominates debility remedies while exotic items like tiger bones and deer horns are exported in large quantities to Manchuria and Hankow. The author calls for better understanding and possible foreign trade growth of Chinese materia medica.
A Port Allegheny resident awakened by a train jolt fell from a sleeping car berth and, in an unconscious state, cried Dont don t I ll get up and light the fire. The incident underscores the dangers on moving rail cars.
Chicago News reports a bizarre assault case. George Stephens owner of Burling steam laundry paid a hired lPath punishing Fernwalt with an umbrella after a debt dispute. Stephens offered 50 dollars to a tall man to “lick” Fernwalt, who was beaten and left in the gutter before a wax warrant was issued.
A woman by a window hears crickets and a church choir. A gentleman comments on the loud singing. The woman replies that the crickets also sing loudly, joking that they do it with their hind legs.
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