Substitution Silk Discovery Reported by Rural Farmer
The letter from Rome 1837 discusses a vegetable substitute for the mulberry to feed silkworms. It notes heavy leaf production, frost resistance, and worm preference. The project’s farmer benefactor seeks public support and government aid. The piece also reviews regional prairie life, education, Churches, and a forthcoming commencement in Jacksonville.
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Rome
Jupce
U.S
Jay Harneway
Sheep Shearing by Elias Adams Noted for Speed and Technique
A neighbor describes Elias Adams of Greene shearing fine wool sheep with remarkable speed. Adams typically clips fifty ewes or forty old bucks and horned wethers in a day, beginning at the brisket and neck, then opening the neck wool in a novel, efficient sequence. The observer calls the method a real improvement.
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Tsaw
Elias Adams
Greene
Farmer
Sunday School Mission Report from Alton Observer
Jacksonville August 3 report on Sabbath schools in Carlinville and Waverly shows rising interest. Describes schools at seminary building and Methodist church, Cooley academy efforts, Blackburn labor, and Apple Creek origins. Notes favorable village site near forest and valley views.
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Alton Observer
Jacksonville
Carlinville
Methodist Church
Cooley
Blackburn
Waverly
Apple Creek
Noah and the Ark Builders Endure Mockery for a Century
A reflective piece recalls Noah’s hundred year project building the Ark amid scoffs and blasphemy. Despite derision from lords, ladies, and urchins, Noah preached repentance while workers pursued the task for hire. He persisted, hammering away at the vessel’s frame.
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Noah
Man of God
Noah's Ark Predicted Floods and Public Opinion
The piece muses on historical skepticism toward Noah and the deluge, noting how public opinion mocked the ark builder yet suggesting Noah was justified. It reflects on possible newspaper coverage of ancient events and the irony of disbelief in prophecy.
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Noah
A Nation's Bread and the Call for Agricultural Reform
The article argues that wheat imports barely affect national bread supply and that a favorable harvest plus stronger agriculture will curb shortages. It urges more farmers, agricultural education, and societies to teach soil science and crop physiology, citing Gen. Furmer on soil-based prosperity and patriotic economics.
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United States
U. S
West Indies
South America
Texas
American Society
Furmer
Your Children and Family Government Warned
From the Newark Daily Advertiser an exhortation to parents to maintain firm authority at home. The piece argues that excessive permissiveness leads to social disorder and cites examples of misguided childrearing and punitive discipline as essential for preserving order in families, schools, and beyond.
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America
United States
New Jersey
Newark
New York
Army
Navy
Sele
Stanley
Middle States
Troy
Albany
Cincinnatand
B. Roff
Rally for family ties and honest upbringing at home
The speaker urges fathers to show love through accessible guidance and steady presence, condemning neglect and late hours away from family. He warns that neglect breeds juvenile vice and seeds of crime, urging devotion to hearth and domestic example for the next generation.
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Flore
Critics Mock American Folly in Newspaper Rounds
A Boston Courier editor ridicules sensational coverage of Americans abroad. The piece complains about overblown depictions of American superiority in Europe and public displays of national pride, alleging editors inflate trivial feats to flatter readers.
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Boston Courier
U. S. Gazette
Four
Europe
Bishopsgate Street
United States
Paris
Duke of Doddlechop
Belgium
Maine
Michigan
Hayti
Ashantee
Tunis
Tripoli
Owhyhee
Republic of
Andorra
Imam
Muncat
Bantam
Cubo Lama
Japan
Duchy of Oldenburg
Evidence for Divine Inspiration and a Sixth Continent Claim
A fragment argues the Bible’s truth from four pillars miracles prophecies doctrine and moral character. It contends only God could author scripture and cites a Liverpool paper describing ongoing growth of a sixth continent in the Southern Ocean with coral islands forming new landanda discussions of future civilization.
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Simpson
Penman
Hell
New South Wales
Pacific
New Zealand
Sandwich Islands
Dominion of Man
Liverpool
Andover Anti slavery Society meeting report
The Andover Anti slavery Society met at 2 PM in South Conessakens Meeting-house with Dr. Woods presiding. Five Théological Seminary students spoke. The four Auburn drowning victims in Owasco lake were recovered and buried together in the village burial ground. Cochran sold his rifle patent for $300,000 and plans to sail for Russia to seek further deals with Nicholas.
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Andover
Andover Anti-slavery Society
South Conessakens
Woods
The
Theological Seminary
Auburn
Owasco
Cochran
Russia
Nicholas
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Young Ladies’ Academy
Adams
Sunday School Department
Christ
France
Newark Daily Advertiser
Clark & Terrell
State Street
Alton
Crank
Timothy Tennent
William F. D’wolp
Etlton
Illinois
Messrs
Goofray
Gruman & Co
GEO. Holton
Deatenix Daves
Mevncrves
Second Street
J. Tucker's Bakery
Pilot Bread
Boston
Laurel Street
Main Street
St. Louis
State and
Wall Streets
W. L. Chappell
Whipple & Forbes
Boots& Shoes
A. Alexander & CO
Queensware
Alton, Ilinois
A. Alexander
J. B. Daxtowry & Co
Louisville
A. B. Roff
May Il
Brandreth
Branndreth
Veillow
Tousy
Kentucky
Tennessee
Fourth Cross Street
Jefferson Street
Tarzter, Davis & McArne
H. Davis & Co
Upper
T. & T. L. Waples
Third Sts
Griggsville Female Academy
Foors
James Hutchinson
Griggsville Fem. Sem. N. B
New Orleans
Havana
Vandalia
Godfrey, Gilman & Co
FeLour
Cincinnati
E. Moore
Lfred Cowles
John M. Krum
Ctce
United States’ Circuit
Second
State Streets
Cowles & Krum
Geo
T. M. Davis
J. H. Lea
Cashier
E. Alton
Hempstead, Beebe & Co
Hunt, Ridgeley & Co
J. B. Danforth & Co
Hamilton Smith, Esq
Bellamy
Kenawha Salt Agency
Ryder & CO
Kenawha Salt Company
Kenawha
Suakey & Avis
C. J. Barry
Justin Shapley
Samuel Avis
T&t. Staples
Mos
Njew Drug Store
Alton You
Olney
Ogether
Job Lawrence
Alon
Alfred Shannon
Shaynan
N. B
William W.rice
Mh Lnscribers
Mee
Gerry & Weller
Morocco
E. L. Ward
S B
Hartford Fire Insurance Compass
Orrich
Jackson, Tenn
New Catnass
R H. M’gill
Powell, Lamont & Co
Warburton & King
Reily & Chouteau
Savage & Austin
Jos
Charless
M’ Kee
Stewart & Lind
Glasgow
John Ford
Alten
M. C. Comstock
Galena
Iil
Lis
Supreme Court
United Wie
Waits & Nouvet
W. Walter & Co
Nashville
Tenn
V. P. Wincusster
Joan Reap
Josuva Hasset
Parasant
M. Mirren
Messrs. Wacken & Arxison, Memphis, Tenn. Joux Bnows, Esq., Sommerville
Jous M
Pscx
Hock Spring
Hesar Evor
Shawneetown
J. Hanpen
W. J. Garewoon
Equality
J.m.mccurcury
A. Gowiar
Rushville
E. B. Wenn
Carmi
Upper Alten
Lark & Terrell
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