Trees Thrive After Earthen Ringing Experiment
An elder notes repeated September arbor experiments removing vegetation and mulching trunks to three inches deep around trees. Since starting, no worm troubles except one case. Last fall 100 trees eight years planted yielded about 600 bushels of apples. He praises Green county’s agricultural prospects and praises Apple creek and String prairie scenery and cultivation.
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Green County
String Prairie
Apple Creek
Whitehall
Observing Child Crying and Parental Guidance in 1837
A dated note from G. D. Juon on June 9, 1837 argues that children cry to obtain what they want and urges parents to ignore crying for undesired items while supplying acceptable alternatives. Consistent, calm discipline is advised to teach that crying is not a persuasive tool.
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G.D. Juon
Cast Yourself At Christ's Feet To Serve Him
The note declares salvation rests on divine promise, not human effort, and urges placing oneself in Christ's arms for salvation and at his feet for service. Dated June 9 and attributed to G. D. Alton.
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Christ
G. D. Alton
Religious Summary and Church News Across Regions
An old man’s family reunion inspires worship at home and calls all in the household to God. The Bainbridge church receives Rev. Sherman B. Canfield with a Rom xi. 13, 14 sermon. Reports note a shift toward settled ministry in the Portage Presbytery and the Illinois Reserve, with multiple installations and reform debates. Other items include a deacon's complaint about preaching style, German missions in South India serving 6,356 souls, and revival progress in Congregational Free church Rochester. A Virginia union speech condemns book bans on youth education, opposing hypocrisy.
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God
Bainbridge
Geauga Co
Portage Presbytery
Sherman B. Canfield
L. P. Hickok
Ohio
Illinois
A 'Tayner
Uinnevelly
South India
Messrs
Rhenius
Schaffer
Mulle
Lechler
Rochester
Grimshaw
U. S
Greece
Rome
Baine
Blair
Jamieson
Hedge
Prof
McGuffey
Pierpont’s
Youngical
National
The
Worcester’s
New York
Pagal
Pleasing Companion
Young Lovell
National Orator
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Academical Ker
Bennet
Preston
Marshes
Basggin
Noyes
Butterworth
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Ryan
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Farriery
Cosmon
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Jones
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Peck
Capt
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Genti
Mtry
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Prairies
Latrobe
Mexico
Uptaxl Downs
Giafar
al Bosnuke
Irving
Grenada
Shepherd Lee
WeKenzie
South West
Mania Jonk
United States
Nevinson
D. D
Russia
Maynard & Noyes
GEO. Holton
Harrisburg Convention Resolutions Deemed Futile
A mid-1837 column condemns a Harrisburg convention on Union integrity as ineffective. It mocks its stance on federal power over slavery and notes related exports, emigrations, census data, and local notices, including university tributes and public staff movements.
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Harrisburg
Pitts. Dem
Pennsylvania
United States
States of the Union
Congress
District of Columbia
South
Mission Boards Growth and Funding Urged at Philadelphia Meeting
A public meeting at Central Presbyterian Church Philadelphia reviewed Amer ican Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions progresss to May noting 83 missions 85 stations 128 ministers 6 physicians 2 additional physicians 8 printers and binders 140 female assistants and 2 native assistants total 460 stations. It cited increases in schools seminary students in Ceylon Sandwich Islands Beyroot and Constantinople and pressed for greater donations to prevent curtailing missions and recall of workers. It warned unless funds rise to July 31 deficits of about 44 285.
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GI PorLapetpmra
Ameri
Central Presbyterian Church
Philam
M. J. Armstrong
India
Ceylon
Sandwich Islands
Beyroot
Mambegg
Cormiah
Africa
Biptes
Lower Canada
Agenwo
Mike Pele
Remarkable birth and social commentary from 19th century reports
The Union township birth of four daughters to Mrs Ephraim Knoles at age forty six is noted along with the family's large brood. A southern state claim reports an eighty year old father with newborns and a sixty year old mother. Reports warn of unemployment due to local industry suspensions and rising poverty. A constitutional amendment to limit Supreme and Superior Court judges to five years is discussed, failing to reach two thirds.
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Cape Girardeau Co. Mo
T. Becam
Epa
Jesus
Cape Girardeau
Fremixe
M. Just
Appie Creek
Gokyd
Elizabeth Stevenson
Ann Stevenson
Ephraim Knoles
Union Township
Ross County
Jefferson County
Rep.averhill Gazette
Messrs. Boardman
New Haven
Barnard
Hartford
Yeas
Selling Off at Reduced Prices in Clothing Stock
A subscriber plans to retire from his business and offers his stock of clothing boots shoes hats and related goods for sale in whole or part at very reduced prices. Prospective buyers can also obtain a business stand via liberal purchase. Bargains available for personal use as well. W L Chappell Iron Clothing Store State Street.
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Autox
Suartey & Avis
C. J. Barry
Alton
Justin Shapley
Samuel Avis
Shapley
Ave.s
Wapmisee
ETE Boots
Domware
Geo. Holton
Dearen
Second Street
Tllinois
W. L. Chappell
Iron Clothing Store
State Street
Brandretius
Brandreth
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Femme Township
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Pearl River
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