26 Dec 1885
Page 1
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1885
Page
1
A detailed note on the American Wocking Bird describing size, plumage, gender differences, and hand-rearing mortality. It cites a Galveston pastor with a prized songbird, noting its varied imitations and a skeptical purchase claim. The piece also touches on high license advocates and festive customs in 19th century notes.
A well known society figure shocked a guest by ignorance during a private history lesson at a dinner party. The man was pressed for a definition and finally claimed Knights of the Bath were Saturday nights. A rogue advertisement offers a free cure for various ailments with a self addressed envelope to a New York address.
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