28 Sep 1882
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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1882
Page
1
A magazine piece praises Southern women for rebuilding society through education and domestic duties under changed conditions. It argues female influence strengthens the region more than politics, urging both whites and Black communities to pursue self effort for prosperity.
The fragment discusses the authority on breakfast before outdoor exercise, noting benefits of a morning meal before work and its link to strength, life duration, and improved performance. It mentions fevers, ague, and the idea that those who eat before exertion may work more effectively and longer.
The article details a 200 family Swedish settlement near Arredondo Texas and notes the Texas and St. Louis railway plan. It describes the Illinois Central control agreement, the 2000 mile route from Bird's Point to the Rio Grande, and speeded work under Major G B Hibberd. It also comments on miasma and night chills with advice on heating.
Horace Edmonds, a colored boy aged 13, injured his hand at a printing press when his fingers were caught between the impression and roller arms. He screamed, and on release he fled in pain, with a damaged left leg described as resembling a sugar cured ham in a white canvas jacket.
The narrative covers ranch life with details on cattle prices from yearlings to steers, feeding on Kansas grasses, and rising profits in cattle raising. It notes foreign investment, the Prairie Cattle company in Colorado, and a mix of English and Scottish interests, plus rail expansion from the Neches River to Sabine City by September 10.
The report notes a fall in cotton production to 878 854 bales from 1 260 247, yet the state's export value increased to 85 756 129, with higher prices for cotton cattle wool hides lumber grain and other products. It records 1461 miles of new rail and total rail mileage of 5908 miles, costed at about 165 806 600, plus repair and payroll expenses of around 10 282 454, highlighting Texas growth prospects.
A discussion on the supreme authority of a ship’s captain once at sea and the balance of interests aboard merchant vessels. It recounts an instance where a captain’s discretionary power was exercised during a voyage from an Atlantic port toward the west coast of South America amid threatening weather.
The owner of a vessel forced the voyage despite appeals and threats of revenge. The crew and passengers, unprepared for a long sea crossing around Cape Horn, faced harsh treatment as the captain jailed the owner and limited food. On arrival the captain was dismissed with no further punishment.
A New York Times travel note portrays Alexandria as flat and dusty with a grand central square and sea facing hotels. The harbor is dismantled and foreign shipping intrudes the town while Ramleh serves as an uptown seat for the wealthy. the Pharos lighthouse remains a must see.
The Times notes a rumor of Arabs trenching at Heliopolis near Cairo and compares it to Napoleon Bonaparte's 1798 victory over the Mamelukes. It recalls the French assault, the Mameluke counteractions, and the mass retreat toward Cairo, with many corpses in the Nile. It mentions Napoleon earning the epithet Sultan el-Kebir and Rustam becoming a trusted guard.
A Valley City area girl earns the playful label duck after her canoe capsized crossing a river. She strapped the craft to her ankle and swam to shore, illustrating grit in a northern Dakota setting. A second local woman openlyAdvertises for a husband, boasting a free claim and strong work ethic in a bold county notice.
Minister Sargent recounts a German duel with three foot long rapiers and heavy padded armor. The combat lasts fifteen minutes with blood and scars deemed honorable. An officer observer notes dodging ends the officer’s chances. students bear extensive facial wounds.
Henry Flynn from near Inskip recounts an odd incident with a cinnamon bear that abducted his three year old daughter not to harm but out of affectionate conduct. He describes packing the girl on a horse to pasture then returning to find her playing nearby an hour later, unharmed and continuing the chase.
The South should not be seen as returning to surplus as Texas and Northern Georgia lead grain output this year The region will mainly feed its own needs with little northward sale The piece notes improvidence across communities and predicts ample corn and pork consumption A drunken pumping anecdote from Buffalo News closing with a German flavored mispronunciation and a humorous misfortune
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