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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment presents a lyrical notice with lines about vines honey dew and a late romance. It references Margaret 14 Sangster and a moonlit bloom tied to Harpo's Hingav, but the text is incomplete and stylistically fragmentary.
In a family dispute over new dresses for a journey, Rose Terry nears travel while Georgie vies for the latest gown. Mamma cannot fund another outfit, and Rose prepares to depart with her modest wardrobe, meeting a charming stranger who misidentifies her in brown merino, prompting a confession and promise of correction.
The narrator recalls a chance acquaintance that unfolds with charm and laughter. Mrs. Wharton and T react warmly, while a rapid romance grows before a visit ends. The narrator notes a brown merino and a superior suit worn by Auss Annie, and a promise of future outfits featuring a rose motif.
The London Daily Express contrasts empires from Spain to Rome to illustrate how long powers endure. It cites Spain at about 100 years of dominance, Sweden around 70, Austria about 200, the Ottoman Empire 400, and Rome’s 450 years of supremacy, with reflections on Britain’s 250-year rise and future outlook.
In Oregon's Vancoln county residents secured Post Office Department consent to christen the local post office Angora. The first postmaster is reportedly named Thomas Tom, matching the Angora theme and drawing local attention.
A New Yorker traveler argues American export trade is hampered by poor packing for long inland and Andean travel. Export packers, skilled artisans of commerce near the harbor, insist they pack per shipper instructions or with professional judgment, stressing ship holds and inland routes.
A brief note from the New York Tribune suggests trust in insights about an American tribe along the coast, signaling analytical coverage of coastal indigenous communities and regional identity. The fragment hints at a broader discussion of ethnographic or geographic understanding.
The article traces Charley J. Murphy's campaign to popularize Indian corn in Europe aided by the Paris Exposition. It notes the cereal’s value for nourishment, its historic spread from American Indians to settlers, and its growing export totals from 1804 to 1900, predicting higher future shipments. It cites Thomas Ash's 1682 Carolina description and reflects on corn’s role in shaping U.S. history and identity.
A Detroit artist vents aloud after receiving a forged check and a critical letter from a New York dealer. He describes the toll on his work, noting missed opportunities, ridicule, and a vow to challenge the alleged investor who sold his piece as a freak regardless of price. The incident highlights tensions in minority art circles and public perception.
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