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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1888
Page
6
Amid a largely dull session the grain market showed little movement with mixed signals on winter wheat and corn. While some traders expected firmer prices, most closing levels edged down or held near the day’s range as buying interest remained slim and selling pressure persisted.
The article details telegraph line workers, called climbers, their foot strapped devices, and the risks of climbing poles during thunderstorms. It describes methods to locate breaks between stations, the danger from electricity, and the organization of crews in Chicago with both groundmen and repairers.
A chaotic late era contest unfolds as doctors in odd attire arrive by ambulances, tally errors and misplays, a home run is called, and a heated exchange over a pitch leads to humorous, nonsensical commentary on the ball game and players.
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