Indian Summer Origins and Contested Timeframe
The piece surveys conflicting theories on Indian summer’s origin and timing. It cites Webster and other authorities, noting debates whether it occurs in October or November, and offers explanations tying the name to Native customs and colonial warfare hints from Crevecoeur and Doddridge.
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Noah Webster
United States
Freeman
National Intelligencer
St. John Crevecoeur
Pine Hill
Orange County
N. Y
Crevecoeur
Joseph Doddridge
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Doddridge
Indian Summer Across Nations and Time
The term traces Indian summer from American usage by 1798 and 1809 in New England and New York, with England naming St Martin's and All Hallows summers. It explains the weather phenomenon as a temporary high pressure pattern, dust haze, and the sun’s blue-light absorption, noting science cannot fix or predict it. It remains a literary and cultural staple.
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New England
Cartantowwit
New York
Hmgland
Europe
England
St. Martin’s
All Hallow
Germany
Mediterranean
St. Luke’s Day
St. Martin’s Day
United States
Mississippi Valley
Truth Retold They say that the best counsel is that of a woman
A compact quotation tracing a maxim on female wisdom attributed to Calderon, reflecting a cultural adage about guidance and prudence from women. The line emphasizes the value of a woman's counsel as superior or most reliable.
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Calderon
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promises Quick Relief
Advertorial suggests Jad Salts from drugstores flush clogged kidneys and relieve bladder disorders. Drinking water and a tablespoonful in water before breakfast for a few days, with lithia and grape lemon acid basis, is claimed to refresh kidney activity and reduce urine irritation. A local druggist notes many patrons use it preventively.
Oranges Sold Cheap as Spain Arrivals Boost Liverpool Supply
Liverpool shoppers found oranges priced at twelve for a penny due to an unprecedented Spanish arrival swelling the city’s fruit supply. Local vendors praised the surge in fresh fruit, forecasting stable prices as markets adjust.
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Liverpool
Spain
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Serene Ee
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