Noted Critique of War and Call for Peace Movement
The passage argues against war as an engine of legalized cruelty and urges abolition through specific means tied to Christian peace efforts. It contends self defense does not justify arming for war and criticizes the war system as perpetuating conflict. It concludes with a call for unified action by peace advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Union
Christendom
Friends of God
Friends of Peace
The
American Peace Soc
Apothecaries Hall
Main Street
Fifth Street
Remarkable facts on Christianity and Islam in early history
A tract argues Christianity spread rapidly after Christ's death while Islam grew slowly, then contrasts their origins, moral teachings, and lack of reliance on wealth or power. It asserts Christianity’s pervading reach in less than two years and questions infidel explanations, concluding with a temperance notice on deaths from strong drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Christ
Judea
Mohammed
Mecca
Medina
Ethiopia
Syria
Sybia
Egypt
Arabia
Persia
Mesopotamia
Asia Minor
Armenia
Parthia
Europe
Methodist Con. Journal
Temperance Press
Friends of Temperance
Exclamations and Profanity in Everyday Speech
A discussion on religious exclamations such as Oh Heavens God bless me and similar utterances. The piece argues these phrases are often irreverent and sinful unless used with true pious intent, noting their habit of arising in thoughtless moments and equating them with taking the name of God in vain. It cites accountability before judgment for every idle word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Spaulding
The
Western Education Society
Pecx
Watasia
Cin
A. Noyes
New York
A. Spaulding
M. D
John Shays
Peck
Geo, Richards
J. F. Conover
Cincinnati Whig and Commercial Intelligencer
Cincinnati
Main Street
H. H. Sherwood
H. H. Sherwood & CO
Ohio
Dr. Sherwood
H. Parvin
Main and
Sixth Street
Picket
C. C. P. Barnes
Prexer
Mess. A
J. W. Picker
Wa. H. McGorrer
Miami University
Bisnvr
Arexaxpen
Provisson
Lane Seminary
Pistosat
Cottece
Cuxns
Westers
Agriculture in France and England Compared in a June Tour
The article contrasts land use and farming in France and England, noting higher cultivated land proportion in France, peasant ownership, wheat as a staple, and differences in climate and crop rotation. It cites sugar beet production, beet processing, factories, and sugar independence, with observations from a June journey through Rouen to Paris and comments on potatoes and vineyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Rouen
Paris
Channel
Capital
Bonaparte
Britain
Poitou
Normandy
Limosin
Isle of France
A Plea to Shun Profanity from Menscheur
The writer urges readers to guard speech against blasphemy and keep a constant awareness of God’s judgment. He calls for habitual reverence in conversation and for the reader to treat profane words as thoughtless on a thoughtless tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menscheur
France The Vine Growers and Harvest Traditions Observed
The author surveys wine cultivation in France detailing grape growing cycles from January plantings to September harvests. It contrasts Champagne and Provence methods and notes the long lasting vines, equipment, and labor practices, then critiques French ploughs, oxen yokes, and carts. It ends with a social critique of French industry and Napoleon era impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champagne
Provence
France
England
United States
Scotland
Ireland
Italy
Sweden
Europe
Toulouse
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New-York
Grotius
Vattel
American Temperance Union
Agricultural
New-York Observer
Humphrey
Agriculture
Henry IV
Sully
Henry
Lyons
Gobelin
Louis XIV
Holland
Napoleon
Great Britain
Miles
Galen
Mportant
Staney
Eastern
Middle States
Troy
Albany
Ctizens
Emoval and Union
No. 12
Pearl Street
Woolsey & Mulfor
WM. M, Woolsey WM. Mulford
Main St. Kellog
Wells & CO
Amauta
Kellog
C. P. Barnes
Mainst
Woodward College
Woodward High School
VF Eshe
B. P. Arvexort
M. v
Josefa Bar
W. C
H. S
Friends of Education
Avartotr
Saxcet Lewes
Board of Trustees
Joseph Ray
Sec
Weston
Fourth Street
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