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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1887
Page
6
A long excerpt surveys Pennsylvania Dutch folk lore and superstitions on farming dates and moon phases, signs of rain, animal omens, and death omens. It contrasts farm practices with moon cycles, warns of death precursors, and notes curious beliefs about animals and rituals from various regions described in a travelogue voice.
A biting critique of sensational memoirs and war papers that exploit public figures, noting how daily life details from lives of the rich and famous fuel memoirs. The piece highlights biographies like Life of Lincoln and Beecher scandals, with a Brooklyn Eagle citation on pry into private habits.
Reports claim Jay Gould suffers neuralgia and insomnia as long years of wealth strain him. He is said to shift routine tasks to son George while awaiting clearer evidence of his fate. A luxury private car under Pullman construction, named after a Greek fleet, signals his opulent mobility amid health concerns.
Visitors to Wichita are invited to register at 331 E Douglas Avenue to receive free city welfare information by mail. Non residents may request data about the city and future copies of the daily papers. The firm buys and sells Wichita real estate for non residents and can refer buyers nationwide.
Property listings include improved and unimproved city lots on streetcar lines and Maple Grove suburban tracts. Business lots and blocks, subdivisions, farm tracts, grass lands, and ranches in county and adjoining counties offered for sale. Call to examine list before buying elsewhere.
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