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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1888

Page

7

Dr Dorritts Fate in a Pig Barbecue Scene

A dramatic tale centers on Fonny and the distraught Dr Dorritt as a pig barbecue crowd misreads a loss. Fonny discovers the doctor’s led collar at the grove amid politicians and cooks, triggering deep reflections on love, wisdom, and race, with Mrs McGeary’s family drama adding motive and tension.

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Old Showman Talk and the Making of Monstrosities

A portrait of a veteran showman and the fake wonders he observes and participates in. The piece traces the touring life, from mermaids to Egyptian mummies, and notes how many freaks are manufactured rather than genuine. It blends street reportage with a skeptical eye on carnival theatrics.

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Charity of Physicians and its Financial Strains Highlighted

A fragmented account describes physicians facing heavy charitable duties and unsteady earnings. The speaker notes long service times, destroyed wills, and minimal pay for medical charity work, with personal anecdotes about patient visits and unpaid dues. The passage conveys strain within the medical profession and its social obligations.

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How Wordsworth Composed

Fragmentary passage discusses Wordsworth writing habits and etymology of terms like Beocien Woodlum and bam mer, noting German roots and meanings related to a loafer or idle worker. The text appears as garbled OCR with scattered phrases about pencils and routine writing.

Woodlum Huldier

The Jolly Red Nose Habits and Misdirected Beauty Myths

A fragmented 19th century column links red nose skin to alcohol, gluttony, tight lacing, and other health factors. The piece argues prevention is possible through blood health and timely treatment, then shifts to a theater manager sharing marketing tactics for a road melodrama, emphasizing reputation over star power and the value of bookings based on trust and prior success.

Snot Bostrome Lin

Exhibition on West Sixth Street Show Powers of Self Charging Static Machine

A display at West Sixth Street features a self charging static machine that simulates a shower bath by turning a small wheel. Bystanders describe a curious sensation as if the subject were actually showering, with effects imagined when touched by finger tips. The display also notes revived tastes in Paris through dining trends.

West Sixth Street Elothea

Tiny Pipes for Teac Women’s Smoking Custom

The New York Mail and Express notes a novelty pipe for women made in onyx with moonstone accents. A jeweler says it was ordered for a social woman and several similar requests have followed. It argues that ladies smoking is exaggerated and cites Cuban, Spanish, and French women who smoke cigarets at dinners, importing the habit.

Besury New York Mail and Express

The True Time of Study

The piece argues against constant study and favors strategic, easier work. It claims a healthy, prepared mind makes brain work easy and enjoyable, comparing study to a race or contest where condition is key. It cites M. Maurice in Globe-Democrat.

Sccom M. Maurice Globe-Democrat

Girds' Code of Punishment Among Birds

A Globe-Democrat reader notes a shared punishment code among birds. Sparrows, robins, crows, and others defend nests and attack intruding threats, with the king bird leading the chorus of attack as a chorus of indignation spreads through the avian group.

Arctic Mary E. Spencer Globe-Democrat

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