Education for All: South Carolina Letters on Common Schools
A reader letter by Free-Gem discussing Gov Manning’s plan to push common education in South Carolina. The piece advocates state districting, school taxation, a Governor-appointed School Commissioner, and obligatory elementary education with itinerant teachers to reach distant areas. It calls for a funded Normal School and stresses a high, capable School Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mik Barroz
Dr. Lieber
South Caroline
Brook Manning
Carolins Allege
Manning
S Sew
Ohio
Mississippi
Peor Ries
Prohibition in Kansas sparks national rebuttal letters
A St Joseph dispatch about Atchison saloon closures sparked Governor Martine to defend Kansas temperance. He asserts gas, electric, water services remain. police deployed. the dispute stems from taxation. He argues prohibition broad support grew from 1881 to 1885 and that Kansans reject saloons despite outside claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Chicago
Atchison, Kansas
Gus
Martine
Kanaas
Atchinson
Wm. Henry Smith
Vrcek
Atchison
City of
Kecsas
Kansas Towne
Ebanesa
Kaoans
Topeka
Thte
A Preacher Speaks on Sin Love and the Battle Within
A sermon reflecting on sin and virtue describes the struggle between good and evil in every person. The preacher uses tree planting as a metaphor for guiding children, cites biblical lines on inner conflict, and notes kindness, honesty, and love as central to human life. He recounts a local tale of a dog in the pound and the community’s response, then affirms faith in eventual triumph of good over evil amid a broad Christian revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Cyrus
Ian
Eddller
Sondeno
Fido
Paonia County
Jesus Christ
Tam
Leigh Hunt
Abou Ben Adhem
Toby
Jonathan
Damon
Pythissere
Bet
Guy Banner
Satan
Myrinda
Linke Christendom
Andrew Carnegie and a millennial faith in progress
An essay extols Andrew Carnegie praising his wealth and vision for the United States as a Christian leader and engine of progress. It asserts America could buy debts of Britain and Europe, and predicts great wars but a providential role for the nation. The piece also recounts stories of providence saving notable figures like John Knox and John Newton, highlighting divine guidance in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Andrew Carnegie
Krupp
Carnegie
Great Britain
Ireland
Denmark
Norway
Switzerland
Greece
England
India
Horne
Watterson's New York outlook on Cleveland and Democrats
Henry Watterson of Kentucky, writing from New York, predicts a Democratic victory in the next presidential contest and a Cleveland renomination by acclamation at the national convention. He notes Southern sentiment for Hill is limited, suggests a solid New York delegation could seal Cleveland's renomination, and forecasts a tariff reform push with Carlisle and allies, while Randall’s opposition could sideline him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
New York
Watterson
Cleveland
St. Louis
Gov
Hill
South
Carlisle
Randall
A Few Words From the Horse Plea by the Tunbridge Well Society
A horse welfare plea from the Tunbridge Well Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals argues for humane treatment and rest for horses. The text imagines horses speaking, pleading for gentler reins, access to water, quiet voice commands, and release from pain when no longer able to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunbridge Well
Bad Company Folklore Parrot Warns Children
A farmer shoots at crows to protect his corn and his parrot joins the fight. The parrot is wounded but survives and warns his children to beware of bad company with a solemn cry. The tale ends with the parrot always shouting the warning to disperse quarrelsome play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paps
Sud
Reverend Barnes and his Wig Stir New York Crowd
A Methodist minister Reverend William Barnes, a Triadman known for power and oddities, wore a curly wig sparking criticism. During a Sunday sermon he joked about wearing the wig, then removed it to reveal himself, provoking loud laughter and challenging wig critics. Passengers on the street Cave of New York pay out 100000 dollars per day in furea. A good word is an easy obligation, but not speaking ill costs nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knox
Lea
Tla
Augustino
Tras
Charler
Bath
Liverpool
Howard
Bedford
Johu Newton
God
St. Mary Woolnoth
England
Baltmore
Morning Herald
Ubia City
Jefferson Davis
Montgomery
Slone
William B. Reed
Philadelphia
Richmond
William Preston Johnston
Gillis Creek
Otifie Ball
Johnston
Gan
Lee
Petersburg
Joseph R. Davis
Richmonds
Dahlgren
Audi
Army
United States
Davis
B. I. Butler
Charleston
Democratic Party
Confederacy
Union
Mr. Davis
Mr. Pierce
Mississippi
Albert Sidney Johnston
Jackson
A. J. Gill
Federal War Department
Confederscy
William Barnes
Billy Barnes
Cave of
New York
Furea
Atchison
Kansas
Indsa
Sam Jones
Cilicia
Asia
Minor
Llila
Judge Strong
Bird
Bennt
Anea
Bouea
Succeeding Through Energy and Perseverance in Small Industry
The piece recounts how individuals built successful ventures from humble starts. A craftsman began with two benches and simple tools to sell baby swings, expanding to a two story shop with full machinery and nearly 150 employed. A ladder makers’ story follows, then a carpenter who turned a shop into a thirty-man operation. The essay argues that capital is secondary to pluck and perseverance, urging modest, locally grown industry in the Sunny South and noting how dedicated workers create wealth. It closes with a note on root depth in corn and cotton to illustrate practical, patient cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qol. H. W. Pickney
Dizie
Atlanta
Georgia
Elec
Toola
Seweé
Baying
Chicago
Brown
South
Thurman
Alabama Experiment Station
Vesuvius Ward Delays and a Georgia Man's Eighth Wife
A Montgomery suburb named Vesuvius with an all colored population hosts a delayed fairground visit as two locals argue over a razor and weather. An onlooker jokes about the thermometer and a Georgia report notes a man living with his eighth wife, illustrating quirky misfires in the era.
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Thaghers Golumn
Old. Terre
de, Lieber’s
State
Cag Command
Freenon
Pei-Ha
Pekin
Pei Ho
Tien-Tsin
China
Middle Kingdom
Russia
Sberia
Pacific
Isa
Burmah
Freshyterign
Hoopeston
Newcastle
Ove Dey Rapenily
Dill Art
Enza
Providence
Colorado
Utah
Tim
Vesuvius
Fair Grounds
Wva
Pheu
Egmia
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