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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1890
Page
6
Poetic exhortation from Philip Strong urges choosing a noble, grand goal. It contrasts aimless drifting with purposeful striving and the uplift of others through steadfast pursuit. The verse emphasizes forward motion toward a chosen objective and bearing others along.
An Indian palace tale recounts Netanya, a limb-deprived servant sentenced to death, plotting revenge through daring escape. He uses bound limbs staff and rope to scale stairs, finally feigning mercy before fatally attacking the rajah as he leans above the cot, dying with a victorious smile.
Observations describe Hanuman monkeys living near villages in India. They form mixed groups, fight for territory, swim well, and display notable intelligence and playful behavior. Some are kept tame for entertainment, while others remain wild and quarrelsome, with a few solitary older males guarding perches.
A Washington Post report discusses terrapin farming from Savannah to Newark, noting high initial costs and long maturation times of six to seven years. It cites a New York market price of up to 42 dollars per dozen and describes a saltwater pond setup with 2,500 terrapin and captive feeding.
The article describes corporal punishment and confinement in German penal systems. It details lash lengths, legal variations across provinces, and the use of cell confinement with sharp-pointed floors. It notes the severity and frequency of confinement in German penitentiaries, with references to Saxony Prussia and Mecklenburg.
The report describes removing a mole using a needle and local anesthesia with four ox ecaine, applying a sponge, and using a transfix method to cut the mole at skin level. It notes precautions to avoid infection and details steps like bleeding, pressure, and bubble formation during the procedure.
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