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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1888
Page
7
A fragmented verse and late 19th century prose note include a long poem about constant song across seasons and a satirical New Orleans wartime servant vignette. Additional text covers Mexico’s Pacific coast climate, heat, rains, coastal storms, and an observed urban sanitation critique from Port Antonio to Cleveland.
Fragmented, archaic prose mixes satire and praise in a chiaroscuro piece about Cuba and its people. The text pivots between dreamlike reverie and sharp social critique, referencing winds, distant souls, and invisible services. It evokes tension between contempt and deference in a sprawling, indeterminate setting.
A fragment from a Washington era reminiscence describes lavish gift boxes of candy, pricey confections in the capital, and society figures such as Mrs Stanford and Mrs Whitney. It notes congress members, etiquette among society girls, and a taste for desserts that defined social life amid dinners, with references to Nelly Custis, Arthur, and Senator Davis.
An old Navajo tale describes twelve peoples escaping captivity by a locust tunnel, aided by a wise badger. The group emerges near the San Francisco Mountain, seeking a life of abundance and safety, while disputes over roles and night and day duties shape their new society. The narrative blends myth with lessons on cooperation and survival.
A garbled but itemized account lists numerous needle types used in medicine sewing and crafts. It notes production in Brooklyn and sourcing of common pins from Redditch Engle with mentions of delicate hairlike needles for delicate work and a wide array including tambour, skirtin, knitting, and lacing needles.
The article reviews the diverse people of Shires and Sktras, praising Huronughoat Persia ter thor cay and tes sive disposition while condemning the averse Fersiin. It recalls ancient taverns, rural lines, and old wine lore, contrasting Elrazis and Persaus traditions as referenced in a curious New York San.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a lore piece about a fading Codish belief and related rituals. The text mentions home rites, god seers, and the West coast origins, with references to esoteric chants and warnings of upheaval as the belief wanes. The garbled lines suggest a speculative cultural myth rather than concrete events.
A discussion on nervous indigestion links worry and rushed meals to poor digestion. It urges calm before and after dinner, quiet rest, and reading as a helps to reduce dyspepsia, noting that even executives and housekeepers should seek a half hour of calm at noon. It also mentions the sono koto, a Japanese instrument, and its cultural appeal for refinement and marriage prospects.
The text recounts a late woman's congress described as a fascist success with Sussa B Anthony as a prominent figure amid emotional speeches about press treatment. It notes council expenses surpassing $11,000 and a daily paper cost between $5,000 and $4,000, praising the proceedings and highlighting $509 spent on stenographic work and the editor Mrs Cosby of Bathton Neb. A separate fragment references a Waobladon Letter and other historical notes about British and American contexts, including a hint of thirty four skiers in the army.
A historic notice describes multiple railways offering round trip excursions to Wichita area stations for Independence Day. The St Louis de San Francisco line and others advertise one fare round trips with limits on return dates, featuring routes via Denver and northern/woodland areas, with agents listed for ticket purchases and travel guidance.
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