21 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1893
Page
1
A hunter recounts a perilous expedition in Borneo seeking a giant orangutan. After capturing two newborns, the mother is lured and chained, then a dramatic chase ends with a deadly struggle against an anaconda that kills the ape. the hunter survives and ships the carcass to England, while the mother and infants face an uncertain future.
The New York Sun notes nectarines are smooth skinned peaches and historically treated as a peach variety. It cites the plum weevil as a major barrier to widespread cultivation and mentions arsenic spraying as a means to control the pest. It also references a newly invented revolver claiming seven shots per second.
A collage of humorous quotes and light phrases from multiple newspapers, including snippets about debt duns, curious wordplay, letters and love, and social satire. It presents a parade of brief witticisms, teased romances, and sharp asides featuring diverse voices and settings.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a new heavy rolling mill beam track at Pacific Rolling Mills Potrero. A powerful crane with five claws grabs white heated metal from the furnace and feeds it through rollers to shape and cut metal beams. The machine handles 6909 pounds and could replace 159 workers, being the second largest of its kind in the United States.
The San Francisco Examiner notes the bicycle’s rapid adoption from mail carriers to army scouts and now to Chicago police. It will boost police efficiency by expanding patrol reach and reducing horse costs while its quiet operation offers notable advantages.
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