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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1889
Page
11
The tale follows Littlecrop and his son Gebhardt a five year old famed for insatiable appetite. Gebhardt devours livestock including calves cows hogs and roosters causing hardship for his poor father and provoking neighborly complaints as villagers recount incidents from a fox raid to Thanksgiving poultry.
A farmer confronts his son Gebhardt's insatiable appetite by sending him to a hermit for reform. The tale follows Gebhardt’s trip with a dwarf tribe to eat buffaloes for a promised gold reward, revealing that excess desire fades when satisfied too easily.
Gebhardt, kept in a cage by an old hermit to curb his appetite, escapes after two days. He ransacks the island stealing food, kills the hermit in a fevered frenzy, then swims the river and feeds on fish. He encounters a dwarf seeking help to curb his own appetite.
Horace Greeley, famed for practical philanthropy, gives advice to a 15 year old seeking guidance. He counsels returning to his sister, asking forgiveness, and living with her to regain stability, noting character matters shape future friendships in New York. Eli Thayer records this in his History of the Kansas Crusade.
An elderly patient on a Detroit streetcar asks for free medical advice from his physician, but the doctor dismisses the request with a curt remark and ends the encounter abruptly before disembarking the car.
A nostalgic fragment recalls evenings in Edor land and lingering joy. The speaker laments faded hours of happiness and longs for what has forever flown, with notes of sorrow and memory.
An extended feature details the Florida tarpon fishery from Punta Rossa to Tarpon House. It covers travel routes, guides, gear like heavy reels and braided lines, and two key rules for landing the king of fishes. The piece notes tarpon sizes from 77 to 161 pounds, fight times up to an hour, and the thrill of the airborne battles.
A Boston Globe report describes a seasonal influx of German canaries arriving by steamer for sale in Boston. Dealers expect steady demand through mid January as German breeders supply hundreds of birds weekly. The birds are from Germany, not the Canary Islands, with Hamburg houses specializing in rearing for export. Lifespans average about ten years, with some living longer.
A Swedish traveler hates the tents of Oklahoma noting no house or cabin and postoffice ruined by a billygoat. Another Scandinavian in Dakota deserts a claim after four years as grass erodes the land and wealth, a comic yet sharp look at frontier life.
A satirical note on creating an official gossip to correct rumors. The piece argues the need for a discreet, impartial figure to fix false reports and keep public chatter accurate as civilization advances. It envisions the gossip’s duties and the challenges of balancing discretion with truth.
Reports claim a manganese ore vein near Peoria runs fifteen feet thick and extends over a large area. Samples sent to Pittsburgh for analysis. if favorable, steps will be taken to connect the discovery to a new rolling mill.
A bill of fare outlines a German dinner with oysters, striped bass, venison, Westphalia ham, partridges, ice cream, and wine. The piece explains German cooking styles, sauces, and the skill taught in German cookery schools for women, plus notes on sauerkraut, spinach, goulash, and regional German culinary differences.
Washington correspondence reports Chinese Minister Hen and his wife isolate themselves from social life. The minister bans legation attaches from social festivity, unlike his predecessor who engaged widely. His wife, a reputed recluse, attends few events while a caller observes cultural gaps at dining.
A century-old piece discusses continued witchcraft fears in New England beyond the 17th century. It cites Rev. Ebenezer Tuorell in 1778 and notes ministers warned against divination practices with strong moral rhetoric.
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