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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1888
Page
7
A fragmentary verse by Mabei Hayden reflects on winter scenes and childhood innocence. The lines evoke feathery snowflakes, a schoolyard slide, and the transition from parental care to free, wild dance in a cold season setting.
A chaotic home scene unfolds as a child battles croup and the father Bixby panics while the mother Mrs Bixby stabilizes the situation. The narrative recalls a tense, midnight effort to save the child with hot water, syrups, and various remedies.
A most remarkable fossil specimen described by Professor Seeley is noted for its exceptional preservation. The fossil reveals minute plesiosaurian features and an almost intact external form, including preserved eye structures, marking a unique display of fossil development and preservation in European collections.
Boston society recounts a cordial greeting by Mrs Y at her Western guesthouse. An English traveler arrives, enjoys a restorative bath, then must depart for a train, sparking discussions of genuine hospitality. A playful Boston Post vignette links mental habits to clever policing and Emerson era notes amid broader regional curiosities.
The article describes "second story" thieves as skilled, bold workers who enter homes via front stoops or window access, steal jewelry, and leave little trace. It notes the criminals are highly selective, work in pairs or alone, and study households before acting, with winter nights offering prime chances.
A distorted dispatch from Mexico describes serious damage from washouts near the Central region and notes tensions affecting transportation and security. The report mentions shift in local leadership, civil disruptions, and warnings about ongoing effects on communities and industry. The piece references American observers and notes preparations for potential withdrawals and adjustments in engine or transport operations.
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