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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1888
Page
7
A fragment from L Harris in the Detroit Free Press reflects on ghosts from days that were and the fear that comes from the unknown. The speaker recalls voices and faces dear, pondering glory past and the haunting pull of memories ahead.
English visitor Mr Westbury charms New York with courtesy and American flair. He deposits funds with a bank, becomes a Wall Street habitué, and modestly tests the market with small margin trades. His cautious, steady approach earns admiration and club membership as he moves through brokers offices seeking profit from cautious bets.
A detailed Baltimore style narrative recounts how a con artist named Westbury obtained bonds with forged certificates, drained about $200 in US notes, and escaped as investigators traced the fake securities. The episode ends with Westbury vanishing, while victims recover only partial losses. The piece also retells literary notes on Miss Murfree and a nostalgic reflection on old time training days and figures.
A fragmented historical snippet discusses war without bloodshed and social etiquette on dining. It critiques the idea of carving as risky in social settings, noting the discomfort and ridicule in dining rooms as one learns to carve. It contrasts brutal wartime imagery with etiquette warnings and social expectations.
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