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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1871
Page
1
A fragmentary Page presents tips on growing figs in Pennsylvania with sheltering strategies, soil needs, pruning and winter protection. It then shifts to a piece noting Chicago and other major fires with tall losses, followed by a health tip on foot care and a punny anecdote about a gentleman and a lady.
A political economist critiques public spending and profligacy by converting a million silver dollars into distances and wagon loads. He links several Radical figures, including Hodge Norton and Athinta postmaster, to multi‑million losses, arguing taxpayers face enormous annual government costs.
A remarkable talking machine from Professor Pabor of Vienna and his nephew tours Europe and arrives in the city. It imitates speech with fourteen sounds via wired jaws and lips, reproducing English French and German phrases with astonishing clarity. Enthusiasts praise its ingenuity while skeptics question its utility.
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