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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1888
Page
3
A dense OCR laden with garbled phrases describes trials and temptations of bookshop clerks, surveillance by detectives, and a long digressive passage on dogs, fishing, and a chaotic parade. The piece mingles assorted scenes, including retail fraud warnings and a stray weathered anecdote, with unclear allusions to people and events.
A discussion on making a will highlights the comfort and duty of listing personal possessions for heirs. The piece reflects on sentimental value, family ties, and the peace of disposing of belongings, urging careful planning to avoid disputes and ensure loved ones receive cherished items.
A historical sketch outlines two sects calling themselves the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, founded by Joseph Smith in 1830. It recalls persecut ion in the United States, the 1844 killings at Carthage Jail, and the brief aftermath including the deaths of Smith and others, with references to Nauvoo and the early church’s rough treatment and expulsion.
A prominent English woman condemns American women’s reliance on false teeth and nasal twangs, arguing the habit stems from malnutrition and stomach upset. She promotes Warner’s Log Calin cough and consumptive remedies as cures, while noting temptations of modern life threaten health and exercise.
A fragmented 19th century page notes on Girard College with remarks on its endowment, architecture, and orphan care, followed by a Pittsburgh New York style montage on window smashing techniques used for robberies. Includes a discussion of emigration from China and a brief piece on mis-spellings in names.
A curives locking craft powered by multiple work tokens was seen pacing near a broken hotel along the river bank. A photographer reported the scene and stated the figure appeared to pose for a picture while confirming the unusual propulsion and motion on the scene.
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