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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1886
Page
6
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Mrs Warner hosts a lavish year end gathering in Colin, with Richard Headley, San Francisco Journal’s managing editor, as a central figure. Talk of Cashman’s syndicate, potential moves, and plans for a future with Headley frame a tale of ambition, devotion, and social ambition ending with Mrs Warner’s death by chloral overdose and Headley’s fate.
The Washington New York State Zeitung notes that eighteen representatives were born abroad including Davis Collins from Massachusetts and ONeill from Missouri. It lists origins in Scotland England Canada Germany Luxembourg Norway and Ireland with several others of German descent. The piece highlights German language use among lawmakers and reporters, questioning overall German representation in Congress.
A fragmented piece urges readers not to worry about tomorrow or yesterday. It advises focusing on present concerns, accepts occasional penance, and contemplates emotional relief through small acts, while warning that worry worsens troubles and may distract from living.
Mississippi women enter farming with Eliza Ewing near Carrollton and Ballie E Echols in Jackson managing a stock farm. The feature highlights women’s success in agriculture, noting Ewing’s estate background and Echols’ leadership, illustrating female capability in the state’s rural economy.
Agricultural notes advise hoeing and rick-building tips to prevent weed seeds in manure and promote field cleanliness. It stresses pure-bred stock for efficiency, with examples of cows yielding high milk output and sheep wool. Practical gardening tips include staking cucumbers and mulching strawberry beds, plus notes on water, feed, and ropy milk remedies.
Pirates numbering around five hundred attempted to seize a steamer with the son of Lot aboard. Chinese soldiers aboard the vessel disrupted the raid, then pirates were executed after a harsh reprisals. Bloodshed stained the deck as guards prevented further violence.
An 1872 Peru suburb incident described a fire blamed on a phenomenon linked to a stove time. An owner hiring an architect noted the dining room ceiling bulging and suspected steam failure, prompting workmen to examine for causes. The report mentions severe incidents as half scifitos wild docks are annually killed in Southern Louisiana and sent to New Orleans markets.
A fragment from Hall’s Journal discusses health dangers and remedies. It cautions that overheating, crowded spaces, and poor ventilation threaten life more than foul air, urges moderation in exertion, hydration, and careful attention to thirst. The piece advises rest, early warning signals, and consulting a physician if illness persists.
Police describe a rising theft pattern by Chinese hoodlums in San Francisco, claiming nine of ten pawned items come from white residents. Thefts occur citywide, not just Chinatown, with bed clothing frequently stolen. Thieves use a bamboo pole to reach open upper-story windows, slide through, remove goods, and escape. The article notes a growing, nonlocal problem and cites limited restitution.
A fragment discusses fashion trends changing over six months, noting a shift toward elaborate attire among the ultra rich. It predicts upcoming boosts in bright colors and ornate accessories, comparing future styles to 1st-century Swell-era dress, with buckles, vests with gold buttons, and open rents.
A long readable extract traces the terrapin's history from ancient mentions to Maryland pride. It notes early eaters in Maryland, names Daniel St. George Tenifer and John B. Morris as pioneers, and details price swings from 1648 to after the Civil War. It describes diamondback terrapins, texture, cooking methods, the Madeira terrapin bottle tradition, and regional tastes across the Chesapeake and beyond.
A garbled tale from a muttered fable page describes a Hickory Nut and a cider mill moral about deception and downfall. An ass climbs a roof, then falls through, illustrating folly and misjudgment. The text blends broken phrases and unlikely dialogue, preserving a fragmentary, period newspaper mood.
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