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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1885
Page
3
A physician discusses incidents at a Wisconsin asylum and a theory of cure. He notes that while some patients worsen under restraint and harsh discipline, gentler treatment often yields calmer behavior and potential recovery. The account reflects broader debates on mental health care, public fear, and the influence of education and morality on susceptibility to insanity.
Fragmentary reminiscence traces stagecraft from early English theater to Civil War battles. It recalls curtain calls, gallery seating, trumpets, and actors performing amid cannon fire and siege, contrasting public spectacle with danger and the era’s cultural shifts.
A World era piece outlines London artist Break Hegger who creates sensational modesty busts and photographs of children and domestic scenes, sold through New York stores. It describes his method, popularity, and curious captions, noting his shift from charity to commerce while detailing other city photo trade and related public notices.
Fragmented OCR passage evokes winter hardship with references to cold, shivering people, families sheltering their babies, and a looming sea storm. The text suggests a bleak mood and hunger, indicating a harsh season impacting communities. Notable imagery includes sinking hearts, frigid air, and sorrowful scenes of endurance.
A Philadelphia Times column recounts talks about Ward and Grant with anecdotes on Ward's style and dignity. It describes Ward’s blunt replies, his avoidance of decorum, and stories of a broker, shipyard workers, and a Greenwich Observatory debate on time. The piece also covers serious and humorous vignettes from late 19th century life including a German-English mix and rural courtship customs.
A historic report describes stockmen organizing a hunting party to capture wild horses roaming plains from Texas to the Dakota region. The article details methods for herding, corraling, and breaking the herd, the horses’ physical traits, and the economics of capturing ten or more animals worth roughly 90 to 100 dollars each.
In Washington a group of young men reenacted a drastic scotching of a live salmon. A twenty pound fish was shipped in a water tight tub from the river, boiled in a copper English boiler, and slowly killed over heat. Witnesses described the meat as tasting of milk and fish oils, with the process ending after an hour. The tale sparked disgust among spectators and remarks on punishment for such curiosity.
A long overview of city car horses, detailing feeding, housing, and daily work. It describes stable conditions, daily routines, wage implications, health issues during warm and cold periods, and the impact of weather on horse welfare and driver safety. It notes the depot, maintenance, and inspection practices, plus general attitudes toward car horses versus other workhorses in urban life.
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