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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1890
Page
2
Boston Globe reports on a humorous discussion about mustache curling, noting its influence on hair health and appearance. The piece adds anecdotal commentary on who prefers curled mustaches, including young men and city policemen in uniform.
Dr Reynard reports in the archives of the Biological Society of Paris that under pressures of 600 to 700 atmospheres, decomposable substances show no putrefaction. The study notes that deep sea organisms could still decompose bodies as pressure declines, and abysmal microbes might exist. The topic holds medico legal and biological interest and remains unsettled.
An English resident and crew member recount a South Sea dinner on a western island. The king, his chiefs, and guests sat to a meal of raw fish, fowls, and roasted pig with banana leaf seating. Afterward young women chewed kava, producing a muddy liquid poured to guests, causing mild intoxication despite outward sobriety. The party continued to 11 PM before eight days on the island ended and they sailed to Apia, Samoa, then home.
The Washington Post notes John 8. Wise as a renowned dog man and authority on high bred dogs. He presided over American Beach tests and dog shows, while a Broadway passerby mocked him, asking if he was a judge of law or dogs. He affirmed his role as a judge of dogs.
A Buckeye reader contributes playful schoolroom quips from infants and a 7 year old, including a boy defining tiger as looks like a tiger but is his wife and a child calling mother-in-law a cross old woman. The note also recalls a 71st Christmas birthday with many guests and a funeral remark by young Nell.
Dr. Austin Flint cites rapid gains in bacteriology promising major benefits for human health. He notes a revolution in medicine driven by bacteria control, with improvements in consumption diphtheria typhoid fever yellow fever relapsing fever malarial fevers and skin diseases. The spread of leprosy in India underscores contagious disease concerns among natives.
A note from the Omaha World quotes a playful exchange about a new play titled The Duke. The speaker questions if the duke is English and resists attending, while Mr Nicefellow invites the outing tomorrow in Omaha.
A Burlington Free Press report records a witness confirming the accused by describing him as bow legged to both eyes. The testimony highlights distinctive physical features used for identification in the court scene.
A note from Judy directs a photographer to keep certain items out of sight in shop windows, insisting the promise be kept under any circumstances and forbidding public display. The exchange centers on caution and discretion in presenting imagery.
A dramatic comparison extols Leavenworth’s electric light advantage over tallow candles and praises the city as a model of vigor. The message urges readers to contact the Leavenworth Pioneer at telephone 25 for more information.
A London Globe note discusses a case in which a vocal artist faced a fine for refusing an encore under a private regulation. The issue hinges on whether a performer must concede encores when demanded by management and if a court will define a performer’s obligation.
An Irish letter to the Pittsburg Dispatch extols Connemara women as picturesque and shapely with long limbs and erect carriage. It notes black cloaks, bare limbs, sculpted shoulders, and refined features, praising pearl white teeth, blue eyes, and crown of hair. The description emphasizes natural beauty and traditional dress.
A collage of humorous scraps and jokes from the New Orleans Picayune Hartford Sunday Journal and other periodicals. Items touch on circuses, baldness theories, Lotta the actress, parody lectures, Sardinia and Naples notes, and a mock exchange about Italian officials.
A violin teacher recalls Otto, an eight year old pupil who promised to rise early to practice. While on a summer trip the hotel staff allowed the boy to play each morning, thrilling the teacher when Otto revealed he kept his pledge. The tale ends with Otto joyfully reuniting with his mentor.
A light verse about a riding club that used to gallop along in festive parades until a sudden stumble stopped the thrill and left the club without rides or regular rides. The tone reflects a playful nostalgia for earlier equestrian pageants.
In the earliest dawn of summer the riding club rode along a hard ground trail when a sudden hurdle caused a fall. One sweet lady rider, noted for her beauty and odd headgear, lost her hat as branches along a narrow path pulled it off, revealing her hair in the mishap. The incident halted the club’s riding.
The piece describes a riding club breakup after a bald headed woman appears in the ride inspiring shock and loss of rhythm in the group. It contrasts dawn hoof beats with the club’s fading freedom and notes lingering cultural impact on horseback verse and public taste.
Henry George writes from Australia on his single tax advocacy and land tenure ideas. He recalls crossing the Pacific, noting seven voyages and Edenic memories, while a later note reports Norristown Pa savings bank opens with 820 depositors and 3 percent interest for children. Temperance drives expand in the United States and Ireland under Catholic ushers, Archbishop Walsh signing a new circular for churches.
In a playful exchange Soupin asks Inswim which number won the church fair prize. Inswim replies number 90, then a comment reveals confusion about numbers 91 and 01. The dialogue ends with the realization someone felt luck yet no prize is confirmed.
A bright boy and Jennie discuss tickets in an elevated car, figuring costs and how long a dollar lasts. Passengers listen as the boy puzzles out the answer and shouts the result. The piece captures light social chatter from city life.
The review notes Miss Hicee sings charmingly yet lacks stage presence. Jack criticizes her while Fair Country Cousin-Oh and Tafel Mage pres snort and Tas are mentioned in the playful commentary.
An editorial discusses the Berlin University stance on recognizing American medical degrees, noting the need for standardized exams and safeguards. It cites New York and U.S. reforms for law and medicine, and contrasts American laxity with European public medical schools.
The piece surveys many spellings used for Shakespeare over 150 to 200 years. It notes variants like Shakspere Shakspeare Shaxper and Shakespeare and explains pronunciation likely shifted from Shak-sper to Shake-speare.
An old fashioned flower praised for its beauty and scent. The evening primrose Cenothera odorata is a tall, night blooming plant that thrives by fences or hedges and unfolds softly after twilight with a delicate jasmine like fragrance. It is native to gardens and self seeding year after year.
Dr. H M Beck of Green Bay Wisconsin keeps two pets the eagle and a beagle hound that are fast friends The eagle four weeks old enjoys the canine companionship The hound playful while the eagle tolerates the dog until a rival black and tan appears then the bird's temperament turns fierce against the hound.
Emma Judh the prima donna drew a dagger and stabbed the drop curtain after an encore failed at a Carmen performance. The incident occurred Tuesday evening April 15 at English's opera house as she faced her dressing room. The dramatic act followed an onstage moment that usually ends with applause.
A Boston suburb visit notes that many men there do the laundry and some housework, with wives shopping in Boston and husbands returning home to brew coffee after work. The author cites local anecdotes about men handling washing and domestic tasks as not unusual. The piece links these habits to broader perceptions of gender roles and cites a tax or mint money story for contrast.
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