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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
5
Local items describe weather impacts from recent winds, farm notes on artificial ponds, and various residents' activities. Reports cover injuries to athletes, moves by public officials, a street parade, and community events with numerous names and places tied to Topeka and surrounding counties.
The Garfield University board selects a 17‑member medical faculty led by Dr. Buck of Peabody and Dr. Emerson of Winfield. The 3‑year program covers all essential subjects, aims to be the state’s only medical school and one of the west’s best, with new facilities and broad access for Kansas residents and neighboring states.
The article reports probate matters for the estate of R B and guardianship of George H Sterling, plus juried trials in Common Pleas and District Court. It notes judgments for W P Poponote et al and FE Hopkins vs J C Wilkinson, and a writ of habeas corpus in State v Hees C Vidlet. District Court hesitations include State v Groscup and concerning proceedings, with arrests spurred by a warrant and mixed public reaction. Local court coverage also notes a theft case in Justice Mosley’s court and a cathego of the Catheile fair results with votes and candidates for end watch and guitar prizes.
A Victorian era gossip note describes Madame de Barrios, wealthy widow and mother of seven, famed for beauty and charm despite scandalous rumors. Born in South America, her life intertwines romance, social expectations, and a controversial marriage to a dictator figure, with parental opposition and questions of security shaping her choices.
Fragmentary text recounts a dictator’s brief disdainful stance toward a young senorita and her father, a sudden marriage to Ler Fagen, and a widow’s rise to fortune. The narrative shifts to social status with Newport summers and a portrait fashion trend, ending with cryptic lines about a Cun Chicane Nowa.
The article urges careful infant clothing to protect against temperature shifts, warns against heavy wool garments, and recommends lighter undergarments with simple layers. It emphasizes avoiding overburdening babies and favors merino alternatives, noting dangers of poor insulation. It also includes a long natural history excerpt about Australian platypus-like creatures, describing anatomy and behaviors in a Victorian-era digressive style.
Readable sections describe a retail store incident with a cost reference and a local protest. Names, dates, and places are largely garbled and unreadable. The fragment mentions a seat, a protest, possible legal action, and a Sal T Aare AF Sena Braet 2 linete, but details are uncertain.
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