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Newspaper
Iuka Vidette
Location
Iuka, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
6
The article notes wild animal capture shifts to captivity for many species. It mentions rhinoceroses not captured locally and other beasts secured from distant regions. Bears and polar bears are mainly bought and sold in captivity, while some wild creatures are taken from their lairs.
A lengthy account outlines the thriving but costly business of importing wild beasts from Africa Asia and elsewhere to New York and Hamburg. It describes animal catchers the journey aboard ships bureaucratic quarantine and the brutal methods used to trap elephants tigers and leopards as well as the high prices paid by zoos private collectors and circuses. It also compares restaurant prices between New York London and Paris highlighting higher New York costs and a London luncheon bill.
In Nannekets Bishop Fieslia spoke on how some people view religion. A Nashville Banner quote recalls a teacher prompting a child with a question about forgiveness and the child answering that one must sin first. The exchange illustrates moral views discussed in the address.
In a lively program the Indies race draws attention as professionals are barred. A quip about what defines professionalism and attire sparks playful debate among attendees and judges, with witty exchanges echoing humor and friction in the event.
State notes discuss a London bondholders circular urging NYSE to blacklist Mississippi bonds due to alleged old repudiations. Gov Noel cites money market conditions for bond sale failure and notes constitution bans on repudiated securities. Also covers Woods death, election administration, insurance tax revenue, land titles litigation, and Western Union earnings in 1910.
Authorities close in on Dykl Edwards linked to escapes and a 1900s Mississippi manhunt. He reportedly headed toward Alabama with Gillin and Jim Kawarda, amid rewards totaling 200 dollars for his capture alive or dead. The trio faces multiple charges and warrants.
A Mississippi court considers a change of venue for a bribery case involving a senator. The judge postponed a hearing in the matter amid statewide interest as Gov. Noel finalizes decisions on pardons for ex sheriff Melania and several chancellor and penitentiary posts.
Firat cotton bolls have appeared from Mitnltalppy area with opening of the staple not yet viral. A nascent sale is unlikely until late month as boll development continues in northern portions, with conditions turning more northeasterly.
Form statement of organization for the Mateeville Solitkweetern Stallings Company shows capital stock of $1,000. Filed Friday with the secretary of state, the filing notes development in the southwest corridor from Rateeville to Tan and mentions related county and regional interests in Tall Cinpolut.
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