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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1889
Page
4
A garbled homage laments a passing era, warning of upheaval and social change. The text blends religious imagery with satirical attacks on groups and figures, noting a hope for grace and restraint while hinting at upheaval and public disapproval.
An Emporia Republican writer debates a bird’s sex and identity, noting a curious creature nicknamed Bosuing that cackles and consorts with others, while distinguishing Wichita’s fair and a lawman’s remarks. The piece playfully wrestles with classification and language.
An editorial fragment debates distinguishing marks of gender and the rights of women, referencing Colonel Murdock and Getz questions. It suggests double deniter gender traits, questions of fate and power, and hints at social conventions and evolving female roles, with scattered quotation and confused phrasing.
Fragmented, garbledOCR text discusses political hypocrisy and gendered critique, referencing universal suffrage, Boston, and figures of Kanens Branch. It appears to critique a male politician’s statements and the reactions of women’s organizations to political discourse.
A protest gathering endorses two city papers for coverage and fairness, while ridiculing a rival outlet. The exchange includes critique of hearings, funding, and a national powers vote with the sunflower leading in a presidential context, urging restraint.
The discussion centers on postwar policy including civil rights for freedmen, voting rights, and the fate of the rebel states under a new compact. General Sherman comments on enfranchisement, while critics fear renewed disenfranchisement through constitutional amendments and federal action. The piece surveys public opinion, a proposed pension reform plan, and references to related literary and scientific notes.
Mealle Center's artesian wells flood the landscape with high volumes of water. A new eight inch well near the sugar mill produced about 17 000 gallons daily, and a recent shaft was driven 102 feet when the casing cracked and water burst forth. The overflowing waters challenge the idea that vast underground reservoirs exist beneath the southwest, suggesting a feasible plan to irrigate arid lands. If sustained, intensified cultivation could convert irreclaimable areas into productive orchards, trees, and fields.
Fragmentary text references August events and a court hear, mentioning a former prince and a farmer’s death. Details are garbled but imply a legal proceeding or adjudication linked to a familial or noble context with uncertain outcome. Entities are partially legible: August, Jobe Widieswtren, Mam, Mary Ane Baee, former prince.
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