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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1888

Page

2

Congress, Senate debate extend agriculture department powers

Congress returns to the Senate as amendments to the Sundry Civil Bill seek to extend the powers of the agriculture department and fund Confederate property recovery. House actions include oil capital budget and naval fortifications amid weather bulletins and debates on direct taxes and military appropriations.

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Baseball Roundup From Cities With Odd Spelling Renderings

Scattered game notes from multiple leagues show hits, errors, and batteries. Teams such as Cleveland and St Louis clash with Detroit and New York while Chicago and Pittsburgh battle in windy box scores. A stray paragraph discusses pig rearing on crest industry and a trade with Kingston to Hong Kong last year.

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Mars Life, Canals, and the Curious Martians Debate

Astronomers ponder life on Mars noting its vast distance and rapid rotation. The article muses on polar caps, imagined canals, possible atmospheres, and the possibility of intelligent Martians with vast but different biology. It also critiques the Venezuelan army’s structure and discipline, contrasting bravery with political influence.

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The Gravedigger of Grace Vand Cemetery

A long account describes a Chicago gravedigger at Grace Vand cemetery facing harsh weather and heavy demand. It details tools, process, seasonal shifts, and the dangers of the job with quotes about life, death, and the weight of family need. It notes the cemetery’s vast scope and the local public’s fascination with grave digging as a grim labor of endurance.

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