08 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1886
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item states a real estate stock sale related to Drage Thal in a town, with a high service or fee noted. Details are unreadable but reference to estate holdings and a transaction is clear.
A vintage page blends an advertisement for Royal Baking Powder with a long fashion and social fragment. It mentions Absolutely Pure baking powder, strength and wholesomeness claims, and a New York exhibit. The other portion describes wartime attire, hairstyles, and trends like low-necked dresses, curls, and velvet fabrics.
An essay traces New Year's calling from colonial New York to Washington's presidency, noting attire, carriages, and social reach. It contrasts early intimate visits with later widespread calls, cites 18th century etiquette, and reflects on changing customs through presidents from Washington to Andrew Jackson and beyond.
A sprawling page fragment discusses oil pipelines, Delaware River shipping, and related industrial plans with references to New York Boston Liverpool and the United Pigs lines. It weaves in local notes on weddings, farm chores, weather, and community happenings, naming Marion Putman, F.W. Fry, J.T. Walls, Peter Jung, and others, amid a mood of change and nostalgia.
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