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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1896
Page
2
A kaleidoscope of aphorisms on strength, vanity, and public conduct. Snippets note the demand for energy, distrust of covert plots, the folly of critics, and quirky remarks on weddings, eye openers, piano tunings, and poets, ending with a bitter quip about manuscript floods.
A man fired at his wife but bullets struck her corset instead. A widow Mrs. Schiller was attacked and robbed overnight, while bloodhounds traced suspects to a leading citizen, who faced disbelief from officials. Detroit unions secured a Carnegie bid rejection for a Wayne County building in favor of a union mill. The two acre map of the heavens advances, with observatories in multiple cities sharing costs and completing the project.
An attempt at wholesale poisoning fails at Almond Wisconsin as milk from a farm is tainted with paris green and salt. John Burns and Thomas Brown report livestock losses and pasture contamination while unrelated political tensions echo through Fairburn Georgia and nearby communities.
A garbled dispatch from Wisconsin recounts a household scene where a husband ends a bear incident with a stick and a son handles a sparrow. The text is unclear but suggests a chaotic sequence of shooting or striking at wildlife and domestic actions.
A fragmentary report notes Mire Cleveland and associates taking part in a short rally. Supporters and observers gathered as officials guided a road demonstration, while the event drew attention from local residents and media.
Dr. Talmage, in Washington on November 15 1896, preached on Wrestling with the Supernatural from Genesis 32 25 26 urging that God allows believers to wrestle with great trials. He cites Jacob Joseph Daniel David John the Baptist Peter Paul and Christ as examples of midnight struggles that yield later dawns and enduring faith.
The New York Journal reports Pacific Ocean whales near Los Angeles County show curiosity and friendliness toward sailing parties. A notable large whale accompanied a steamer, sometimes following closely and even stopping the ship, while spouting spray aboard and delighting passengers, including a Medical Society of California voyage with hundreds aboard.
In Home Chat interviews Miss Winifred L Seale the champion marksman discusses how she took up shooting by accident in her native place. She uses the service Martini and favors the Lee Metford, noting good signs and natural bent as keys to success while competing against men.
A Dutch correspondent from Arnhem, Gelderland, recounts swallows gathering by the Rhine and crossing a bridge. The flock rises with a shrill chorus, then descends as weaker birds are trapped and killed by stronger peers before they depart at dusk to chase plentiful gnats. Ornithologists may explain the shared timing.
Greek barber surgeons in the Levant use large ants to seal wounds. An ant grips wound edges with its mandibles and is killed, yet keeps hold to hold edges together as healing begins. Reports describe individuals healing with seven or eight ant heads attached. The ants are Camponotus species with big heads.
The Washington Times cites a playful claim that Sprokett is in love with Ethel Gadsby. The item notes he has replaced a bicycle picture in his watch with her photograph as a sign of affection.
A fragmentary exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer shows a Deaf Mute asking about a hand and bicycle while the other replies about learning to speak Russian. The dialogue reflects communication challenges and language learning themes.
The world now hosts 109000 locomotives with Europe at 63000, America 40000, Asia 300, Australia 2000, and Africa 700. This tally reflects broad geographic spread across continents and rising industrial capacity.
Report notes that Hungarian law imposes severe penalties for bigamy. The statute seeks to compel a man to live with his two wives in a single household, reflecting strict marital law enforcement.
A Chicago Record tale recounts Mr Huffman and Mr Jodyngs plotting to steal a dog from a station. The old man laughs at the prank after the dog is sent toward Milwaukee, revealing the humor in a harmless ruse and the man’s wish to rid himself of the nuisance.
An Austrian naturalist notes tail movements act as rudder in eagle flight. The discovery, once overlooked, clarifies why eagles tilt and steer. Also, a creditor seeks payment from Electric Park Association in a circuit court suit for 135 dollars.
Prof Errera of Brussels University demonstrates a raindrop surrogate in a beaker. A heated 92 percent alcohol vapor condenses under a cooling saucer creating visible clouds and a miniature storm that can last about thirty minutes.
A London visitor meets a Scottish man who just reached his 100th birthday. They joke about another century as the centenarian says he is much stronger now than when he began his first hundred, implying resilience and humor in old age.
After the 1881 Ring theater blaze in Vienna a large sum was donated to the victims families. The total now stands at 1 426 756 florins with an annual income of 89 817 florins. Funds are distributed evenly among 88 widows and 197 children of those who perished in the Exchange.
An Irishman offers verse of advice to the young German Emperor in a playful mock dialect. The piece jokes about diplomacy, salaries, Munich beer, Rhine grapes, and Wilhelm’s helmet with comic imagery and light satire.
A humorous dialect exchange portrays Fly Flannigan asking a lady for help, portraying a down on his luck diplomat seeking employment as he prays for work. The snippet reflects caricatured speech and regional color without broader context or events.
The passage notes six hundred settlers arriving on a Wednesday, all editors eager to start a newspaper. It suggests seeking three farmers and two mechanics to open business, and mentions The Red Badge of Courage as a required reading for authors to succeed in literature per the Atlanta Constitution.
A brief Cleveland Leader item describes a police interaction where a man cannot wait at a spot. The officer insists on moving him along, granting permission to return two hours later to wait for his wife.
A brief Chicago Tribune excerpt notes a dialogue about a horse and its gentleness. One speaker questions if the horse can be perfectly gentle, while another replies that the animal would not even blink at a procession of bloomer girls.
Brigham Young surveys his large family and proclaims he holds the lady's man championship for the civilized world in a boastful, humorous aside. The remark reflects his view of personal charm within his household.
A humorous exchange features Mrs McGinnis and Patrick joking about etiquette when visiting the O'Reagans. Patrick quips about inclusion and keeping a pint ready, reflecting playful domestic banter and social customs.
A Chicago Post excerpt recalls a shopper praising a bargain undershirt he bought last month and debating warmth after washing. He asks for something less of a bargain and more likely to fit, noting the baby has worn the items since.
A prison missionary quotes a sheriff's guest calling his life a chain of misfortunes. The fallen man agrees noting he has endured many trials in a Buffalo Express narrative.
A facetious canvasser asks if a woman is a bimetallist. She volleys back she is a bifurcationist, telling him to get out.
A historical note reports the production of glass bottles in Brooklyn dating to the year 1704. The fragment highlights early craft in the area and situates glassmaking among colonial industry.
Papers recovered from the Van Rennselaer mansion include a 1799 quit claim for property at the North Lansing street site. County clerks place the archaic deed and other records on file, noting its parchment, antique script, and wax seal substitutes. Brooklyn reports eight miles of waterfront and over 309 million dollars yearly in goods stored, with 150 million in annual manufacturing output.
An old classified style note promotes Cascaret candy cathartic with a cure guarantee priced at 10 cents for a small box or 25 for larger. It targets readers seeking quick relief from bilious or costive conditions.
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