26 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Van Wert Times
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1885
Page
1
A fragmented travelogue describes climbing a volcano in Costa Rica with vivid weather and scenery. It moves to a domestic fashion note noting spring hosiery styles, color, and pricing, including remarks on stock and quality in a department store.
Readable passages describe an upcountry scene with a letter posted in Virginia and delivered uptown, a quarrel over stamps, and a confusion about city letters. The narrative blends travel notes and hearsay about postal practice and a vivid account of a distant volcano exploration with dramatic scenery and natural phenomena.
A religious piece argues against double minded worship, warning that serving God and Mammon corrupts faith. It contrasts biblical figures like Abraham, Moses, and Jesus with Pharaoh and Baal, urging single devotion to God and avoidance of worldly riches. The piece ends with a local note about a dog pound story in Charleston and a related banking remark.
Fragmentary text suggests a retrospective segment title and an unrelated phrase about a retest or creation, with unclear context and missing details. The readable bits imply a local column or feature item rather than a full news report.
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