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Romance of a Famous Communist Colony ends in discord
A long history of the Harmony Society at Economy Indiana is recounted with emphasis on founder George Rapp and later leaders. The tale follows dwindling members, aging heirs, and internal strife as John Duss rises, while disputes over governance, finances, and a controversial Teed affiliation threaten the community’s survival amid court battles. The piece also notes a nearby Surrender Tree in Cuba and a tangent about Victoria’s royal rings.
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John Ines
Olio
George Rapp
America
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
St. Jieuis
Posey County
Medinua
Posey
Lins
Penny
Butler
Haring
Tuen Rapp
Tracs
Ohio
Beaver
Germany
Young Dass
Mount Union College
Kansas State Reform School
Topeka
John Duss
Webster County
Neb
Duss
Henrici
Rapp
Society
Christ
Gettysburg
Dusses
Pittsburg
Father Henrici
Lake Erie
This Road
W. K. Vanderbilt
Father Rapp
Economy Society
Cyrus Teed
Harmony Society
Teed
Harmonites
John Brea