Kakapo the Flightless Forest Parrot of New Zealand
A lengthy note describes the kakapo or ground parrot as the largest parrot, flightless yet with well formed wings, owlish in face and nocturnal in habit. It details its cryptic green mossy habitat, its camera shy behavior, and the phenomenon of unused flight muscles. It also quotes the Cincinnati Gazette on the 1880 presidential outlook with Democratic confidence and Republican counterplots.
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New Zealand
Cincinnati Gazette
Ohie
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Afrald Ahpathes
Holland
Java
Batavia
Samarang
Cartam
Sovereig
Plate
Moonlight Sail Sparks Longings For Sister Margaret
A thirty five year old sister, Margaret Norton, contemplates aging and exclusion as her sisters Edith and Bertha plan a moonlit lake outing. The walk rekindles memories of a lost father and a recent reunion with Arthur Clayton, a friend visiting from abroad.
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Thomas
Edith
Bertha Norton
Bertha
Amond
Bertie
Darling
Margaret
Imine
Seca
Mr. Clayton
Livermores
Arthur Clayton
The Sisterly Choice of Arthur Clayton
Margaret Norton recalls a youthful attachment to Arthur Clayton. After a false start stirred by rival wit and social pressure, he seeks her consent for Bertha, her sister, to marry him. Bertha becomes his wife, Edith serves as bridesmaid, and Margaret finds peace as sister to the couple.
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Marty
Arthur
Margaret
Edith
Bertha
Misses Norton
Margaret Norton
Mr. Clayton
Normheans
Euddenly
Arthur Clayton
Edith Ad
Bertie
Millet Culture Proves Valuable Forage Crop In North Carolina
The first season of experimental millet culture shows strong yields and good animal acceptance. Farmers report heavy cuts on modest plots, with W B Gordon estimating fifteen thousand pounds from about an acre and Harris noting seven loads from nearly two acres. The piece emphasizes high feeding value and advises preparatory soil care and manuring to sustain long-term soil health.
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Hooker
W. B. Gordon
Harris
Mebanesville
Zilsbere
Romance on the rails A runaway girl found aid in Charlotte
A sixteen year old girl fled along a Charlotte line in scant dress seeking work. The conductor rescued her, taking her to the Ladies Home and Hospital where she was clothed and cared for. She later found permanent shelter with a kind family and the guardian’s uncle was notified with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Exchation
Niobe
Kiral
Iindies’ “Aid Society of the
Episcopal Church
Local Society Letters Highlight Salem Female College Grads
The article notes a recent graduate from Salem Female College and describes a conductor who has carefully forwarded the correspondence and entire case to a society of ladies. The sequel will unfold through upcoming correspondence results.
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Salem Female College
Monument stance over Brigham Young grave mocked
A local reader refused a subscription to fund a monument for Brigham Young, arguing the family’s wealth already provides enough honor. The exchange humorously questions Young’s authorship of poetry and notes his large family.
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Brigham Young
Mr. Young
Brgham Young
Ave
Brigham
Edwin Young
Burlington Hawkeye
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Sentinel
George M. Mathes Eprron
Preston Roan
Winston
Omera
Omice
Amy Moseage
Graham
Raleigh, N.C
Tinston Tin Shop
E. A. Stroupe
Op Porit
Roger Shay Ich
Aprilas
D. P. Mast
Winston, N
Forsyth
Stokes
Barry, Yadkin, Havie
Davidees
Martin Grogan
General Merchandise
W. C. Wolfe
Hesdatones
Marble & Stone
Mi. A
William Murray
Wawhmaker
Jeweler
Court House Square
Jacob
Main Street
Fararobes
BPE Tilale EE
W., Pp
Lane
Gali
Glass
PBA
N.caly
The
Charlotte Observer
Romace
Texxex Bexratu
Great Northern
France
Chatham and Southeastern
London
Dover
Railrod
London Daily’ News
Petersburg
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