Southern Letters on Reconstruction and Emigration Prospects
A fragment from a Southern observer discusses investment in the postwar South, arguing large plantations will fade while small farms rise. It foresees immigration, rail fare incentives, and abundant lands at low prices drawing capital, and notes freedmen should receive steady labor relations and state support for education and welfare. It also critiques Northern political meddling and praises Southern employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiltae C. Pome
Yon
Oye York Journal of Commerce
Trpois
New Yorks
Orb
Sones
Pasion
Ulan
Bonis
Real -Atate
Margos
Wis Baye
Eslm
South
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
How to Paevest Keenstns Accinism
Never fill the lamp when lighted Trim by day and refresh air each morning remove the charred wick portion Avoid drafts that blow flame into the reservoir explosions come from blowing out gas in the lamp lower the wick to extinguish Do not burn too low to avoid smoke and bad smells With proper attention explosions are avoided and a bright light is achieved
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Lazarus
Getelemane
R. A. Holland
Louisville Courier
Holy Land
Garden of
Gethzemsee
Larsius
York
Bix
Baehan
Jordan
Zararus
Bethany
Jerusalem
Mary
Ana
Simon
Jesus
Getueewane
Gethsemane
Olivet
Moersinh
Padre Lowe
Tia
Earth
Judas
Manuel TaEpod
Coletti
Calvary
Padrs
Louis
Cai
Snake
Amoll
Young Lady Seeks Muslin at Utterback's in Warrenton
A Winchester Street resident visited Utterback's to view spring and summer goods when another woman entered seeking similar fabrics. The caller asked the clerk in a discreet but audible way if moelip thet inns up in the morning, reflecting a local Warrenton Sentinel style phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karmen
Moorer
Winchester Street
Utterback’s
Warrenton
Sentinel
Beausfort Captain and Guevic on Wars of Women
The Captain at Beaufort questions why men avoid kissing each other while fuss over feminine shess. Guevic thinks men have better to care about and women lack it. The exchange reveals a playful view on gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guevic
Beaufort
Gussie
The Fear of the Lord Opens the Way to Kingdom
A compact reflection asserts that reverence for the divine sets the starting point for true rule and moral order, framing faith as the foundation of governance and personal conduct. The phrase anchors a religious worldview central to historical moral discourse.
Professor Phelps's The Still Hour book error a misread word
A proofreading mishap in Professor Phelps's book The Still Hour altered a line from the stillness of a dead calm to read clam instead of eel in several hundred printed copies. The author reportedly reacted with horror at the accidental switch revealed after printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Profiesor Phelps
Ministers Disciplined Over Tobacco Use in Philadelphia Conference
A Philadelphia Methodist Conference resolution against ministers using tobacco was passed unanimously. The report notes a forthcoming papal assembly in Rome next January to observe the eighteenth centenary of Saints Peter and Paul and the canonizations of martyrs, confessors, and rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rome
Jane
Peter and
Paul
In all cones money due on delivery of work
Reading fragment suggests payment rules for delivering work with orders accompanied by cash. The text is incomplete but indicates that money must be provided upon delivery and that orders with cash will receive prompt attention. No clear entities or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Washington Chronicle
Conpo
Rocky Mountains
Boundrous Plains
Tal-lahaseee
Florida
Walker
Phisie
Sam
Maui
Trish
Wilson
New York Times
The Laurie Langston Heroine Of The Bloody Scout
A fifteen or sixteen year old heroine in Laureng District South Carolina aids allies during the revolution. She warns her brother and neighbors of a planned Loyalist raid crossing dangerous Tyger river ford. She crosses at night despite peril and cold, supplies support after the alarm, and shields her elderly father from a deadly shooting. Her brave act earns admiration from the Bloody Scout company. The piece ends with a brief note on Senator Wilson and political reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dicey Langston
Laureng
South Carolina
Risen Ie
Lin
Thascak
Evemy Upos
E& Plate
Langston
Epran
Waapan
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bin Bude
Boys& Waltees
Hey
Ber
Proma
Memphis
Arc
Christan Adzveste
Lincoln
Nerndon
Springfield
Ailso
Plato
Aristotle
Shakspeare
Eairth
Jesus Christ
Christ
Anderson
Samuel
Hill
Gars
Chibags Times
Spritgfeld
Herndon
Lipc ¥Ln
Paine
Voltaire
Volney
Fivortarr Ciricursa Voom Tae Isree van Meveses
Office of Internal Revenue
Nacional Benking
Barker
Meen
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