04 Oct 1855
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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1855
Page
1
In a temperance era miscellany, a southern style tale follows a struggling Aurora shop scene and a clever miller family facing famine. The daughter Mary inspires faith via a Bible verse, prompting praying and a rainstorm that revives the mill wheel and sustains the family during drought.
A report describes trapto insects as a trade in Rio Janeiro where wings are used for artificial flowers and insects serve as jewelry. A man employs twelve slaves to gather bugs shells and serpents for visitors, with fireflies from Havana used as ornamental elements for ladies dresses and bracelets.
A newspaper notice notes a lady hosting a brilliant billiard party in the evening as announced for readers of another print edition. The item emphasizes social invitation and fashionable gathering without detailing attendees or exact location.
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