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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1890

Page

11

Valentines and masquerade night sales at North Main stores

Old time advertisements showValentines offered at ten cent price points near North Main Street with masked dress sales at 356 North Main. Davis & Fouts promote a large stock and cheap costumes while local rail notices detail Santa Fe night trains from Wichita to St Joseph with through Pullman sleep car service. Land office blanks announce full line of land forms and delivery by express.

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Lena's Winnings and a Court Fight Over an Insane Wife

A Detroit News report recounts Lena Cammerer and the case of Muller and Cammerer with an insane wife revealed, a messy engagement, and a high-stakes lawsuit. The piece also notes a Caroling era charity drive and a mother seeking homes for four children facing starvation and homelessness.

The Case Of Sophy Johnston And A Wig

A London Illustrated News item recounts Sophy Johnston famed as a wild tomboy in Fifeshire. Raised without schooling she forged a bold path with a forge and smithy, later joining Balcarres Castle life. A forged Gibraltar invitation reveals her wit and independence. A separate anecdote follows about a Chicago lawyer Cratty misunderstanding crest letters at a ball.

Hylton Fifeshire Sophy Johnston Soph Shire Boph Jebu Soph Johnston Fifth Earl of Balcarres Gibraltar Balcarras Anne Corto Gibraltar Famly Sop Spb Johnston London Illustrated News Seythe Thomas Cratty Chicago Cratty Craty Craig Uratty Blank H. S.C Cancace Tribune

Gravitation Clock and a Child King in Annam

A Fresno Republic report describes a gravity powered clock by Mr. Farrer whose hands move without visible motive power and need daily regulation. It notes the clock’s hands balance on a pivot and respond to gravity, alongside a tale of Thank-Tai, a nine year old king under French protection, living in a nation under protectorate with toys sent from Paris to amuse him.

Farrer Mr. Farrer Feerer Lui Fresno Cal Anoom Asia France Tiank-Tai Paris Thank‘Tai

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