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The Bear Woman
Negative reaction to Pastrana, "this singular and detestably ugly specimen of humanity." Doctors believe that "she belongs to a distinct species of the human family" (column 2).
Lagnasbrichten
Negative description of Pastrana who was performing at the Kroll's Establishment in Berlin.
Kroll's Establishment
Account of Pastrana including summary of pamphlet, "The Singular History . . ." Critical of origin story the pamphlet presents. Description of Pastrana's body and her performance, including the detail that she plays the guitar.