07 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Anderson Intelligencer
Location
Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1872
Page
1
A sweeping, opinionated overview traces man’s westward migration from ancient East to modern America, arguing that English, French, and Spanish movements built a continental flow. It discusses why southern settlement lagged, the Civil War’s lasting divisions, and hopes for healing as former foes repatriate, marry, and rebuild communities across regions.
In a discussion prompted by Department of Agriculture inquiries, Mr. 5 G Godfrey of Chevy argues Southern cotton progress hinges on improving staple quality. He notes farmers favor the Dickson variety for prolific yield despite inferior fiber, urging higher daily paper quotes to incentivize adoption of improved seeds, while warning against reliance on foreign staples. A Maryand student story about a doctor illustrates service delays and a servant’s misbehavior, ending with a courtroom tone note.
A Shoteh of Judge Davis the Labor Reform Candidate to President. At the National Labor Reforms Convention in Columbia, C, on the 22nd, Judge Davis of Illinois was nominated for President and Governor Parker of New Jersey for Vice President. They intend to run, Parker to announce acceptance at a ratification meeting in New York. Davis grateful for the honor and noting the Republic should not decline. The article traces Davis’s life from Maryland in 1819, through Kenyon College, Illinois practice, state legislature, and Supreme Court appointment by Lincoln, detailing his political shifts and close ties to Lincoln, and noting his conservative turn and potential presidential candidacy. It includes anecdotes, speeches, and commentary on reform movements and other contemporary notes.
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