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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1891
Page
2
A study of medicine men among Plains tribes describes their roles, rituals, and attire. The piece compares their supposed spirit conversations to biblical prophets, notes contentious views within Sitting Bull's group, and recounts a case where chiefs sought both white and red medicine before dying.
Indian Agent Mr Campbell witnesses Cree ritual at Moose Mountain Assiniboia where elder Kapache gahbowh bound inside a tepee in a stone center confers with Great Spirit to heal the sick man Eetan. The custom, shared among generations, ends near 2 am with the spirit aiding recovery. New York Times report.
A European traveler observes a Cork traveling menagerie where a local farmer-like Irishman challenges an elephant after the animal pockets his tobacco. The elephant swats him with its trunk, causing a fall, as the thief vows retaliation and curses the animal in vivid language. The scene unfolds at a modest exhibit reported by the New York Herald.
A Hamburg merchant discovers his book-keeper has quit and confessed to siphoning 1125 dollars over several periods, with 125 dollars taken from the safe before departing for America. He promises restitution and asks the employer to care for his family in the interim.
A merchant, convinced of his wife's innocence, offers support after reading a letter accusing her. He investigates and finds only supportive testimony, gives her a $250 cheque and pledges to cover up to $1,500 in debt, relieving the family’s immediate need. The act follows a favorable view of the woman and his plan to assist further.
The Muskrat’s House height signals a severe winter. Prices for furs rise with sealskin and beaver scarcity. Ring seals feed Eskimo needs while other seals may replace scarcer varieties. European demand shifts to Russian and Siberian furs. foxskins gain popularity. United States still imports finest foxes from Europe.
The Allahabad Pioneer notes the Dhebar tank near Udai Gar, Rajpootana, as the world’s largest artificial lake. It covers about twenty one square miles. The masonry dam runs 1 000 feet long and 95 feet high with a base width of 40 feet and a top width of 15 feet.
The item mix covers co education at Columbia College Missouri with 42 engagements reported, remarks on deafness as blessing, ether poison proposals in Ireland, a Paris duel between two elderly women, a profitable Utah sheep venture, Rome’s Monti di Pieta loan rules, Stanley and Livingstone’s racial views, a blacksmith preacher’s horseshoe joke, candy poisoning decline, and wills favoring male education over women.
An aging ship captain recalls the Italian immigrants he ferried to America decades ago. He laments current waves of arrivals while recounting old methods and the prewar voyage with the Sallie Gaunt, noting how crews once relied on eager steerage passengers and a shouted rally for the voyage.
The Old City of Jericho lies 13 to 14 miles northeast of Jerusalem and is now a squalid Palestinian town. Historical Jerichos include Joshua’s, Herod’s Romans, and Crusader eras. ruins hint at ancient aqueducts, bridges, and irrigation tied to the Cherith and Elisha sites.
Fragmented OCR text notes Barkins Smithers shows erratic effort while Harkins Smithers alternates between fits and starts. The piece implies uneven industry and references unclear names and statements about progress.
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