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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1893
Page
6
A fragmentary verse recalling youthful romance with lines about Blanche Weald Lil and a cherished sweetheart Jill. The speaker reflects on happiness, fate, and a long ago pair of lovers, mentioning Poly ar Wade Abbott and Boerton Towes.
Hallie, seeking a true happening, rides alone through the canyon on Philip’s absence to warn of a Mexican ambush. She shoots a mountain lion saving her family then helps capture the would be attackers. Hallie earns respect as Aunt Catherine’s decision sends her East with the family.
A historical survey traces Jonn Ericsson’s screw propeller trials on the frigate Arrogant, the Wind sor Castle refit for propulsion, and the shift from paddles to screws in steamers and warships. It notes the rise of steam efficiency through tall smokestacks and Melville’s design achieving 26 mph with long range.
In an interview adapted from the Francisco Examiner, a hunter recounts stalking and killing man-eaters in Amoy China. He details night-work in jungle lairs, a twelve-foot tiger shot between the eyes, and a second hunt where a near miss almost cost him his life, with a note on capturing tiger claws as trophies.
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