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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1888
Page
3
A fragmentary daily letter portrays longing and affection as a distant beloved writes from home. The adrift tone hints at separation, emotional recollection, and hopeful reunion in a tender, old fashioned voice.
A long notice describes rabbits as a plague across colonies and farms. It details failed eradication methods, including poisoning and ferrets, and notes collateral damage to livestock and crops. The piece cites experiences from Australia and New Zealand, with references to local authorities, farmers, and commercial interests. It also recounts a cabaret-like anecdote from New York about a photographer.
A survey of marine and land myths describes mystic water horses and water sprites in Northern and European lore. It notes steeds such as the Norse gray horse and Orcadian water sprite, with tales of taming, curses, and the belief that riding these beings could transform people into horses.
An article discusses army chest measurements for recruits detailing steps to measure maximum, minimum, and mobility chest girth. It then shifts to a series of vintage photography tips on taking portraits, retouching the negative, and common sitter issues from posing to expressions, with anecdotes about evolving studio practices.
A garbled article fragment mentions a civil suit, property sales, a digest by an author, and travel itineraries via the Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific railways. It names cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Wichita, and Topeka, with references to tolls, excursion trips, and a sale process including legal docket and receipts.
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