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Newspaper
Waycross Headlight
Location
Waycross, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1886
Page
6
A dim Allen Street night centers on Mr. Phibbs, a hardened figure with a satchel, as a found child clings to him. He recalls a cradle memory and faces a police showdown, ending with Phibbs facing a moral choice between relief and duty as the child’s fate hangs on a gun’s edge.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt describes elephants reacting to small stimuli during a bath at sea. The account notes their alarm at familiar sounds and sights, including a human observer’s movements and the unusual use of bladders as floats, with mentions of a curious investigator and an encounter near a reef.
The article cautions caregivers to avoid bright, reflective screens placed between infants and sun exposure. It argues that backing and eye protection choices can harm a child’s vision, recommending darker, denser shading materials and careful positioning to reduce direct glare on babies’ eyes.
A violent confrontation unfolds aboard a vessel as Marr fights attackers with revolver and Spider rifle. Crew and passengers, including Popham and Lagerblom, are slain or wounded amid close-quarters combat. Crittenden returns fire, defending the deck while others retreat to cabins, as the ship prepares to sail after the brutal assault.
A detailed, era specific examination of doll construction from wax molds to hair attachment and facial features. The piece discusses mold preparation, wax adherence, full facial shaping, color choices, and the delicate process of shaping expressions. It notes the difference between wax dolls and wigged dolls and reflects on changing tastes in doll aesthetics.
At the Savoy fair a gaily decorated caravan features a poster of a terrorized French sailor menaced by a band of cannibals. A red and striped garb hints a comrade inside. Inside a cage a scantily clad captive describes a cannibal feast as a shriek erupts when the door is released and the crowd reacts to the staged danger.
Frederick the treat enjoyed disputations but often ended debates by silencing guests. One day, while seeking opinion, he asked a guest why he did not venture to offer his view on a particular matter. The fragment hints at courtly wit and the social dynamics of a learned circle.
The article describes miners lives as they endure low earnings and large families, detailing daily routines from shift times to meals, and outlining essential mining gear from coarse clothing to drills, powder charges, and blasting methods. It also recalls mine accidents at Avondale and Carton dale, and then shifts to global mining notes on Peru California and Austrian mines, including mercury usage and dangers of quicksilver.
An 1883 reminiscence recounts General McClellan’s dismissal and Burnside’s succession at the Army of the Potomac. Observers describe McClellan’s farewell, Burnside’s somber response, and soldiers’ tears, with mixed views on Burnside’s abilities and loyalty.
An excerpt argues that a horse shy is caused by unfamiliar or sudden stimuli and can be worsened by scolding or whipping. It suggests gentler handling reduces fear, while harsh treatment reinforces nervousness and repeated shying. The piece compares animal and human reactions to stress and advocates patience over punishment.
A garbled ancient text fragments a winter scene with figures and lines about price of gold, a frost, planting cares, and a summer heart. It mentions Moré gresu and nameless nobles, with references to fields and hares. The readable parts suggest a dramatic verse or allegorical ode.
A collage of witty lines and notes from various periodicals cites pithy aphorisms on manners, schooling, honesty, and social life. It includes snippets from Puck, Bangor Com, Burlington merchit, Philadelphia Call, and others highlighting humor about flirtation, coursework, saloon life, stock deals, and city life in a breezy, antiquated newspaper voice.
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