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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1889
Page
2
A compact miscellany covers moon weighing plans, Belgian and British steel imports to Argentina, warnings of expulsion of Americans in China, and a quip about Jay Gould. It recalls naval idol Prince Henry, Russian arms policy, and stories of Oliver Wendell Holmes birthplace. It notes Danish dairy schools boosting butter exports and a curious German cheese mine tale. It ends with the Baltimore flag dispute and Chief Justice Chase's youthful romance.
An importer of Shetland ponies debunks the belief that ponies originate from the Shetland Isles noting the islanders’ poverty shifts focus to the smoked fish trade. A Kentucky wedding on horseback follows, then a Mexican treasure hunt tale. Meanwhile immigration to the United States declines by about 200,000 as European workers return home, with Argentina drawing more migrants.
An abrasive nautical scene unfolds as Captain rebukes crew with sharp insults while May Olsen warns the second mate about a dangerous delay. Peterson, Swanson, and others respond with meek compliance as discipline turns violent and ends with a deckhand injured and the crew tying the boat to shore.
The minister, moved by his flock and prayer, declines a divine summons to relocate to Blacktown. He writes to the Blanktown church that he will stay, deeming Heaven's will as guiding him to remain with his parish. The flock expresses support, declaring their loyalty and intent to keep him in place.
Seth Squires, wealthy yet awkward, plots to woo Nora Witherspoon by composing a formal Fourth of July invitation. Bert aids with literary polish while Seth schemes to impress with carriage rides and bravado, hoping to win her hand despite mixed signals and social snubs.
In a tense scene Bert reveals Nora Witherspoon was married before she came to teach, causing shock to Seth who clung to hope. Rumors spread as wealthy suitors and jealous peers taunt him, while Seth resorts to a hasty, frustrated marriage to Mel to end the gossip and proclaim eternal enmity to all schoolmates.
A reflective piece recalling the bad old times across eras including the French and English revolutions, medieval Europe, and the Civil War era. It contrasts past decadence and tyranny with improved present conditions and a hopeful future, ending with a religious sentiment of gratitude. The author notes societal flaws, religious critiques, and calls for better times ahead.
A compact survey of historic puns and witticisms that shaped events. It notes St Leo’s prayer for Rome against the Huns yielding the Tartars nickname, plays on corpse and corpulence, Drake’s single word Armada dispatch, and clever quips attributed to Napoleon and Bismarck illustrating how jokes echoed in political fortunes.
A Teane story paper reveals its fireproof safe holds mainly aged manuscripts. Many are over thirty years old, including poems and long serials, with Indian romances and love stories. The editor notes such papers often retain stock and could publish for years, reducing need for new material.
A dialogue between two autograph seekers recounts obtaining signatures from celebrated poets by fabricating poems in the manner of the authors and then prompting a reply from the real writers, as described in a New York Weekly excerpt.
Readable text notes horses rely on smell for feeding, navigation, and recognizing familiar outlets. It describes mares confirming foal identity by scent, blind horses avoiding danger, and horses reacting to earthy odors such as fences, hay, and buffalo robes. It references an Olympus statue illusion and hippomanes lore influencing horse fear.
A Detroit man with his left arm in a sling recounts a hunting trip gone wrong. He explains his son Henry mistook him for a wolf and accidentally shot him with a shotgun while they were near Norris road. Henry, a good boy, fears a repeat and vows to be more careful.
A nostalgic note recalls a time when shawls dominated men’s attire. Shawls replaced overcoats across city and country streets with all ranks wearing them. Tall men resembled bean poles and short men looked like rolling bales of merchandise. The style faded as suddenly as it arrived, lingering only with old fashioned men who resist change.
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