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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1888
Page
7
The text presents a damaged verse lamenting a prodigal son and his father's joy at his return. It alludes to a wilderness journey, gloom, and a crowd awaiting forgiveness, with archaic phrasing and broken lines indicating a historical religious or literary piece.
A fragmentary recounting of dental advice contrasts modern dentistry with old remedies. It discusses brushing after meals and at night, cautions against unsafe tooth powders and charcoal pastes, and notes the shift toward proper care to prevent tooth loss.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions southern states, Limusli pen, Kibo, war era terms, and various unclear proper nouns. It references a series of names and possible actions but lacks coherent context or complete events.
An odd collage of notes covers fashionable mustaches, a broken engagement linked to facial hair, and a vivid portrait of a Honduran wedding ceremony with colorful details. The piece also surveys Dismal Swamp lore, London fashion, Irish hunts, and a parade of hunting stories, blending humor with social observations.
Fragmentary note describes an insurance meeting in Germany with feverish discussion among elites in Leipzig. Mentions sweeping law affecting all classes of workers including clerks and salesmen, and references taxing the poor with annual figures of 94,603 terries in Barbary. Unclear names and dates due to damaged text.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a historic protest or debate about Turkish hacking practices and global investment. It references international talks, investment in Turkey, and concerns about safety and secrecy. The fragment mentions the world, the United States, and a broad critique of a new regime or faction influencing policy.
An extended London Letter describes mixed marriages between a swarthy Indian rajah and an 18 year old English girl in a studio portrait scene. It notes royal lineage, prophecy, and the unlikely union as part of empire tales.
A co-op telegraph line in Sewanee County Mich began when two farmers ran a wire between houses. It now spans sixty five miles and operates ninety offices, mainly in farmhouses. Farmers communicate, issue orders, and relay messages to the nearest town.
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Glove of quoted relics and oddities from a New York Times style column recounts staves carried by aldermen, their torch-like appearance, and how they were reduced to truncheons. Also notes a murderous walking cane on display with hidden spikes and a patented watch guard mechanism. Includes brief items on pie dating, a restaurant idea, and church growth critique.
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