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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1888
Page
3
A dense extract mixes verse fragments about death and the sea with anecdotes from a fireman’s hall and Palmerston anecdotes. It includes remarks on journalism pay, literary criticism, and brief notices about public figures, writers, and a college of thought, all in a sprawling, era-tinged collage.
A long quirky column describes a fictional cough prevention class led by a Mr Bell where men learn to hold their breath and sing to quell coughs, claiming benefits like slimmer throats. It also touches on the Great Seal’s use and a light note on royalty, messenger boys, and Persian wages.
A vivid London Times correspondent describes a Twelfth Night ceremony at Drury Lane led by Gus Harris and Eva Sothern. Guests, champagne, and a grand cake unfold on a white stage as masked by a grand feast. The piece blends social satire with fashion notes and portraits of notable attendees.
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
The article describes free reclining chair cars on all trains to Kansas City and St Louis with through Pullman sleeping cars to Kansas City and through Pullman bi cars to St Louis. It mentions service to Colorado California Oregon and the Pacific Coast as a favored route.
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