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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1888
Page
3
An OCR fragment from Laerott Free Press quotes a voiced scene with odd phrasing and names obscured by corruption. The readable bits mention a person fearing disclosure and a dramatic gaze as a “glimmering comment” appears, but many details are unclear.
The Hemenway expedition led by Frank A. Cushing reports extensive excavations near Tempe and the Valley of the Anasazi era, uncovering thousands of artifacts including pottery, stone tools, shell ornaments, and hundreds of skeletal remains. The findings reveal planned urban layout with canal irrigation, temples, and communal ovens, indicating a sophisticated ancient Pueblo culture with major architectural and archaeological significance.
A historical sketch reviews the mate’s role on river steamers like City of New Orleans, detailing loading and unloading duties, crew organization, weight distribution for safety, and the tension between work discipline and crew life. It notes captains, mates, and deck crews managing hundreds of tons of cargo amid busy port activity and riverfront changes.
A fragmented May Day scene in Atlanta shows locals chasing omens with a glass and a coffin vision. A Washington Post corollary contrasts German and French household service with American norms, noting how immigrant families maintain domestic staff differently in cities.
The article outlines the hair trade from continental growers to retail wig makers, detailing origins of hair used for theater wigs, processing methods, and the role of manufacturers and dealers. It notes the preference for human vs animal hair, cleaning, bundling, and the secretive handling of raw hair before sale to wig producers.
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