Ode on the past and future of farmers and agriculture
In a lengthy oration at the Darlington State Grange gathering in 1880, Mr. D. P. Duncan argues that farming must embrace science and education. He praises agricultural progress from Roman times to modern Britain and America, urges farmers to study soils, manures, and crops, and urges Grange reform to build schooling, cooperative buying, and virtuous rural life.
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D.P. Duncan
Union
State Grange
State Agricultural Society of
Darlington
Dels
Ofer
Congres
Hia
Smagoatic
Sali
China
Solomon
Dickson
England
Howers
Fie
Tha
Train brothers misled clerk by identical purchases in Georgia
A Georgia tale recounts two brothers so alike that one bought kitchenware in a Cuthbert shop while the other, entering later, claimed no prior visit. The clerk sold the same utensils twice, then the first brother revealed the ruse, prompting a laugh from all three. Also included are odd anecdotes from Colbert and Fort Smith about speech, beliefs, and a colored Mason tale.
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Georgia
Cuthbert
Jim
Colbert
Last of the Benders Executed by Vigilantes
A Claenzo correspondent recounts the 1873 pursuit and swift vigilante execution of the Benders after their crimes. About one hundred men formed secrecy minded committees near the Red Fork of the Arkansas to trap and capture the killers. Kate and the two men were captured. John Jr fled but was later forced to surrender. The four were executed by hanging in a desolate border region, with the group showing savage glee and curses as the sentences were carried out. The narrative cautions that future reports of Benders’ capture are false canards.
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Ramsey
South Carolina
Wina
Johnny Reb
Hall
Johnny
Town
U. S
Ball
Geo. Grant
Lary Ann
Johny
Willington
Waterloo
Taylor
Cronkers
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Gulf
Far West
Life Field
Order
Ag Muller
Bois
Lis Grange
Oman
Orange
Zines
Win
Sconta
Fort Reiki
Tuto
Cnme
Yorat
Cutthioats
Red Fork
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Bla
Kate
John Jr
Ely
Wenn
Dent
Ehoi
Grace
Keaton
The Growth of the South and Census Controversy
The piece argues the South grew as quickly as the North over a decade, refuting Republican fraud claims. It praises Census head General Walker for independence, notes prior 1870 flaws, and asserts natural increase plus southern immigration shaped the gain. It condemns partisan reactions and defends southern prosperity.
The South and the Census Controversy
Reported national dispute over a new enumeration of Southern states claiming fraud in the present census. Republicans press for corrective action citing potential overrepresentation and presidential involvement. Miscellaneous items include liquor cures, Irish emigration, and local anecdotes.
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Wasingotoy
Republicana
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ODE Farmers
Derstand
Belgium
Groat
Britain
Europe
Thaly
Alps
Scotland
Switzerland
Hofwy
Eland
Glasnevin
Batore
News and Courier
Brarsboro
New York
Cartlinge
Hhus
Boards of Trade
Siste Grange
Bia
F Field
Lim
Darlington Society
Perrecs
Georgia Twins
Fort Smith
Saya
Lomeon
St. Lowa
St. Louis
Galveston
Tye
Gabe
Monk
Lis
Jess Rex
Lavette
Montgomery
Salhi
Mither Aurinekalsio Er
Waathsoros
Lowue
Congress
Neripid
Francis A. Walker
Politiea
Ling
Republican Organa
Fouth
le Vist
Walker
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
New England
Middle States
Indiana
Illinoise
Mississippi River
Maine
New Hamshire
Vermont
Leon
Uetal
Thiels
South
United States
Mietz
Reich
Democratic Party
Chicago
Turkey
Treland
America
Gahle
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