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Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1880
Page
1
A sprawling, fragmentary narrative depicts tense exchanges about fraternal orders and local power. Confrontations with lodge leaders, accusatory whispers, and threats mingle with a heated exchange about local governance and social control amidst a muddled, slangy courtroom of rural figures.
A Norwich man claims extraordinary breathing through his ears, baffling locals in Mystle River area near New Totten Hovis. Witnesses report the ear exhalation seen during public demonstrations. supporters cite remarkable endurance and claimed stamina without mouth or voice for days.
Fragmentary OCR text recalls a Civil War battle moment with a Union soldier overpowering a Confederate foe while observers debate a harvest, commerce, and vigilance themes. References include a Michigan regiment, a captured rebel, and periodic mentions of agriculture and transportation, mingling war’s memory with domestic concerns.
Fragmentary OCR recalls Nebuchadnezzar and the Hanging Gardens, noting a Mesopotamian wonder with terraces, arches, and lofty views over a walled city. The text details construction elements like bitumen binding, stone blocks, and cascading water features amid palace grounds and shaded avenues.
The piece discusses how rare reading is among the general population, noting many read only a few books in a year while newspapers and popular fiction dominate. It cites Bowles and others on reading habits, with anecdotes about book sales, librarian access, and the social dynamics of who buys or borrows books. It also touches on Poland's revolutionary period and references historical figures in a broader cultural context.
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