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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1888
Page
2
Fragmentary verse recalls Margery with lingering affection in archaic phrasing. The speaker laments separation and questions fate while invoking old names and vivid, musical imagery. The piece blends love, longing, and ritual reminiscence in a pastoral medieval tone.
A dramatic encounter unfolds in dense Central Africa as a gorilla defends a mate against a lion in a brutal death duel. The female gorilla mourns at the cleared edge, the two monarchs of the wild clash with ferocious force, and the scene ends with the lion slain and the gorilla disemboweled. The observer, a guide, and a companion witness the timeless struggle between predator and primate in a remote forest clear space.
A visitor observes working elephants in Mandalay related to timber mills. Essays describe their heavy labor loading logs, guiding rollers, lifting long planks, and moving cargo with precision. The piece notes mahouts manage their temper and reward such as food. a baby elephant and a mother with calf are also described along the riverfront.
A fragmented reminiscence describes Hew Gath gathering details for highway construction. The narrator notes his precise memory for sequences and letters, asking Lun how the 90 Hoth was produced and receiving an answer about constant work, ending with a name reference Julan Kelpie Lecter.
A vivid 19th century survey profiles dervish bands across Persia and neighboring regions. It details diverse origins from India and Africa, their ragged attire, habitual charity begging, and alleged behavior patterns. The piece notes Alle Azad Free People wanderers, drug use, and the vendetta of harsh street life. It also mentions a sensational shark tale and a fragmented anecdote about postage stamp schemes.
The article recounts the lives of humorists including Burdette and Saxe, detailing personal trials, poverty, and loss. It recalls the death of Burdette’s wife and the family’s decline, with portraits of Ward and Ward’s era, plus reflections on fame, misery, and a lingering sense of melancholy.
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