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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
8
A poem fragment recalls a garden walk with roses, peonies, and lilacs. The speaker notes a favored companion whose petals and gown influence the scene, while petals scatter and scent lingers as the moment passes. The lingering imagery centers on beauty, memory, and a dismissive exit amid perfumed surroundings.
Old man Lizana narrates Théophile Lesserr’s long wooing of Angela as Morton, in love with Camille, listen amid axe strokes. The tale contrasts French, English, and American portraits, with a suspenseful chase as Théophile sails toward Louisiana and Angela’s father nears home, while Morton weighs the cost of hearing the story.
In a tense scene Morton departs after a brief confrontation on the pier. He mutters about Cajans and law, noting their passion and obedience. The quiet dawn over the water contrasts with his resolve to leave before a dance and the looming chopping. Camille’s father had warned him of one good story.
A German forester named Frits Werner was charged by a stag and, after being wounded, dragged himself three miles to reach his employer’s house. He loaded a gun to attract help and fired as the stag closed in, saving his life. On arrival, he was near death from blood loss but alive, explaining he carried the gun to signal for aid since he could not shout. The story reflects danger and grit in adversity.
John Massengale a 60-year-old Missouri ranchman married last week to his cousin’s widow. They rode to a Macon preacher’s house in a buggy for the ceremony. Massengale then instructed his lawyer to ensure saloonkeepers accept payment from customers for the rest of the day, saying it’s his treat and to bill his ranch.
In a fiery speech the orator mocks Assembly District voters asking if they will sell their votes. The crowd reacts as the speaker proclaims political dollars and influence are at stake, illustrating corruption concerns during the campaign.
A midday street view in Granstown Bahamas depicts a typical town scene during the siesta period with calm streets and quiet storefronts as activity pauses for the afternoon rest.
The Indian government faces ongoing deaths from wild beasts despite many schemes. Lord Curzon hires Goorkha troops for a jungle hunt akin to a military operation to curb tigers leopards wolves and hyenas. A concentric clearance plan with beaters and tom toms is proposed with rewards for slain carnivores. An earlier cable section is noted as longest in the world between Fanning Island and Suva. Judge Foster dismisses a legal condensation on RRR.
A traveler from up the state visits a city hotel and comments on the scale of big hotels. He arrives about seven, hurries to dress for an appointment, and struggles to open his door or get settled, reflecting on hotel accommodations.
The Colonia completed another section of the Pacific cable from Victoria B C sailing Sept 18 with 3540 miles laid and no hitch. The captain reported a smooth voyage as the ship laid the line on the sea bed.
A humorous note sketches a rain making device to force rain on suburbs while keeping cities dry. It follows anecdotes about a locksmith in New York and Sen Mason of Illinois who recalls a playful compliment mix up after singing at his summer home.
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