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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
4
A curious statistician reports on the number of English women from Girton and Newnham colleges who married in the past fifteen years. Of about 1,500, only 200 chose matrimony, implying Girton is not viewed as ideal by male letters for married life.
Fashion notes describe skirts growing slightly narrower from day to day and sleeves molded from wrist to elbow with full drooping puff. Fur trimmings remain in demand, paired with lace chiffon and dyed fabrics on gowns. Persian lamb with cream lace on black satin creates elegant looks, while fur bodices and elk cape options appear in varied colors.
A massive irrigation project in India redirects a western river into the east, crossing the central watershed to feed arid regions. Initiated in 1803 by Captain Caldwell and expanded by Major Ryves, the plan included a huge dam, vast reservoir, and a 7,000 foot long conveyance tunnel. Total cost around 2.5 million.
A Hoquiam Washington report details simple beer keg traps set to capture bears. The method uses kegs with poles and stakes to form a deterrent, baited with meat or other delicacies. The device reportedly trapped five bears before the trapper departed and waited for the trap layer.
A travelogue recounts a journey from the southeast coast to Geelvïcka, detailing Papuan people as primitive and striking animals. The writer notes cave homes, wary natives, and a mix of wildlife including kal dogs and colorful birds, with impressions of solitude and rugged landscapes.
The readable fragments discuss initials and names around a Dr Willens study. It mentions "Dr. Willlenss" and a person named "naam" or "Afty conte" arising in context. The text is garbled but centers on identity and attribution in a medical or academic setting.
A fragmentary note recalls a scene where a crowd gathers for a first evening event, and a body is present in the background, provoking a gentle, hopeful mood amid uncertainty.
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