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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1897
Page
8
The article describes twoAustralian methods for kangaroo hunting. Native hunters encircle and spear or club kangaroos, while white settlers use dogs to chase herds led by the old boomer. It notes dangers from hind feet, long chases, and dramatic hunts with riders and hounds across bush country.
A fragmented essay traces wrought iron work from medieval Europe to 17th century Belgium and Antwerp. It notes revived interest in decorative iron, including grills and canopies, with references to makers, patrons, and the social role of metal craft in historic settings.
A vivid tour of Paris Pere la Chaise cemetery describing 96 000 mausoleums and monuments on nearly 150 avenues. The piece notes famous graves including Moliere Alfred de Musset Chopin and Abelard and Heloise, with reflections on Napoleon and the French reverence for memory as Paris spreads beyond the hilltop site.
A traveler recounts a misjudged berth mix up on a lake steamer. He shares how he hid valuables under a pillow, only to wake and find his watch and money stolen by a fellow passenger, then resolves the situation with humor as he and the Englishman become friends aboard.
A narrative describes Indians from the north coast entering a bear den to recover a rifle. A student observer watches as Trinity Dick and other Native men confront the bear, exchange shots, and retreat from the cave. The tale includes tense passages of gunfire, cave actions, and subsequent mixed reactions among the participants.
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