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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1891
Page
6
A Boston Transcript excerpt by Georgia Roberts depicts lovers sheltered by a wide umbrella as rain pours over a ferny shore and river scene. The verse notes their carefree youth while storm clouds hover and raindrops burst around them.
George Blackburn aged seventeen climbs a four hundred foot cliff on Cormorant Island to reach cormorant eggs. After a night of storms and hunger he is rescued when his pet raven Jack brings a line across the gulf. The party on shore haul the rope and George descends to safety while the raven cheers from the cliff.
Government inquiry into water beneath western plains highlights potential reclaiming of arid lands via artesian wells. The 400 page report covers Dakotas to Wyoming, noting a vast James River basin in Dakota and widespread pumping needs in Kansas Texas and Colorado. Wind power suggested to lift water in areas not reaching surface.
A collage of jokes and quips from the era, including exchanges about a rattlesnake, love matches, a sorely pressed budget, and social foibles. Snappy zingers lampoon class, marriage, and small-town manners with quick punchlines.
In a brisk exchange from the Chicago Tribune, Gladys and Mr. Gotrox debate moon viewing versus indoor purchases. He urges her to come inside while noting his investments for her to admire, highlighting a domestic clash over taste and control.
The Kansas City Journal cites a philanthropic Prince as an oculist who treats many people without charge. He offers his medical services as a diversion from royal duties, drawing large crowds. Beneficiaries receive care freely, while some wealthier patients still pay for treatment.
A letter from British archives suggests billiards originated in 14th century London. It cites pawnbroker Wilson Kow who removed balls nightly from his shop display and moved them with a wooden measure, naming the game billiards a corruption of Bull's Yard.
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