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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1889
Page
4
A garbled OCR narrative describes a tense confrontation on a mine near a creek with a rough claimant, threats, and a pistol bluff. The speaker recounts watching a dangerous scene unfold, the claimant’s aggression, and a dramatic clash that ends with the assailant’s retreat and the narrator’s precarious near capture.
An old folk tale recounts a clever tailor who outwits a proud princess and a hungry bear. With wit and music, he defeats the beast, secures his bride, and overthrows rival tailors as the princess’s chosen mate.
A narrative recounts a summer experience with Basan police who demanded men at quarters and questioned the author about religious discussions. The speaker recalls police reminders and a belief that dialogue with scripture influenced the outcome, ending with a cautious note on legal actions and community reactions.
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