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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1887
Page
4
A fragmented discussion covers crickets as familiar sounds and their biology, including species, wings, nesting, and lifecycle. It notes regional varieties in song and behavior, then shifts to dental health claims about bakers, attributing tooth decay to flour dust exposure and fermentable sugars.
The piece collects light anecdotes of stoic composure from readers in Britain and abroad, including an Englishman in a restaurant, a boy in a sour milk episode, and a ferry boat scene. It notes many foreigners display notable calm in attempting peculiar situations, from railways to hotel stairs, with a lawyer and coachman among the tangled, comic mishaps.
A Brooklyn monkey named Yacco, recently brought from Brazil, amazes owner Adolphe Heyer by studying her reflection in a broken mirror. She mimics grooming and even acts like a drunk man, while observers note a growing display of intelligence and self awareness as she examines her face and contemplates her image.
An essay contends beauty alone cannot explain why a young man chooses a partner. It argues charm arises from a mix of tone, gaze, curve, skin tint, and social signals. People differ in what draws them, from wit to maturity, while observers often misread the beloved’s true allure.
A Griffin Ga reader recalls a Pike County farmer who hand-raised a motherless heifer. Daily care by the farmer and his family trained him to literally carry the growing cow, teaching physical training through kindness. The once orphan calf grew into a heavy eight hundred pound cow, a feat made possible by consistent gentle handling.
A Durango reporter details Peter Horndyke of San Juan country who buys large numbers of hides to test a gold extraction theory. He claims placing hides in river currents collects gold from tides, then later processes the hides to yield substantial gold. The account includes ads promising youth remedies and a missionary contact in New York.
An 19th century styled advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Halve as a cure for cuts bruises ulcers and many ailments with promises of satisfaction or money refunded. The copy mentions price of 25 cents per box and a cryptic note about a cradle carriage system for babies.
A Chicago Tribune writer describes an endless battle with insomnia as demons of unrest invade sleep. He wanders through vivid mental journeys, laments social inequality, and finally finds relief in a powerful, restorative sleep despite fatigue and a weary conscience.
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