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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1886
Page
6
A vivid, if messy, sketch of prominent Congressmen, including Reed and Morrie, described in theatrical terms. It portrays their personalities, habits, and influence in the Capitol, with focus on attire, speech, and power dynamics, set against the backdrop of a crowded political scene.
A long feature on artificial limbs describes early prosthetics, detailing designs for below and above knee work. It covers wooden sockets, calfskin coverings, steel bolts, and adjustable joints, with anecdotes from makers and customers about durability, fitting times, and the government’s role in providing legs to soldiers. It also notes a man who wore a leg twenty one years and others who adapt quickly, highlighting the craft and human impact behind artificial limbs.
A long profile of Armour’s rise from Milwaukee trader to Wall Street pork king. It traces his bold bets in pork packing, the 1860s and 1870s market shifts, and his defiant stance against price raiders. The piece notes his wealth, habits, and the dramatic wartime business expansion that built a global meat empire.
The article portrays struggling artists seeking breakthrough in New York at the Mecca of the aspirant, detailing how talent is forged in hardship. It highlights Shamim, Dickinson, and other named figures, examining poverty, perseverance, and the cost of artistic pursuit in a bustling theater world.
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