Peace Convincer William Ladd's Sheep and a Bible Oddities
A tale of William Ladd defending a neighborly dispute over a fence and sheep leading to reconciliation and his devotion to the Peace Society. Also notes on London Bible exhibitions listing odd names like the Breeches Bible, Treacle Bible, and Printers Bible with quirky renderings.
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William Laddwan
American Peace Society
William Ladd
Sam
Shiengdin
Himeek
Sim
Peace Society
London
Guttenberg
Marts
A.D
Geneva
Togo
Gilend
Rosin
Ruth
Aberdeen
Cotton Mather
David
Debtors and Delays Warn Against Charging Purchases
A long warning on credit purchases shows how small charges can accumulate into heavy debt. It notes how people justify buying on credit during lean times, the risks to health and job security, and the advantage of paying cash to avoid financial strain and dishonor.
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Getty
Land grants and party politics in postwar era debate
A speaker condemns land gifts to railroad corporations as wasteful and harmful to future generations. He contrasts Democratic stewardship with Republican subsidies, recalling Congress action since 1868 and criticizing lobbying and lavish grants in Washington.
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St Columbia
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Act of Congress
Washington
Debate on Chinese in America echoes through California
Dr. Talmage argues in California that Chinese immigrants are industrious and necessary, condemns anti Chinese prejudice, cites affidavits praising Chinese labor and civic conduct, and criticizes U.S. policy as violating treaties while urging humane integration. He notes Chinatown contrasts with New York and discusses economic impact and citizenship issues.
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California
Chinatown
Hayes
San Francisco
New York
China
Atlantic
Brooklyn
Sietyatanen
Acetone
Ayleat Tion
Talmage
Burlingame
Kearney
United States
Dr. Talsmage
God
Absence of mind leads to tragic family scare in Red Clay
A Red Clay incident involving Mrs Rose and a missing child from a box prompts doctors and bystanders to fear for the infant. An old farmer cites faith alongside local warnings as the case unfolds amid confusion and distress.
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Columbus Enquirer
Rove
Avery
Political quarrel over misused labels of Lincoln era foes
The Bridgeport paper warns Republicans against labeling Hon. Wm. H. English a negro hater and defender of slavery. It cites Lincoln Grant and others to show historical disagreement over race and emancipation, arguing reconstruction should avoid coercive aims and honor Union goals.
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Bridgeport Farmer
Wm. H. English
Grant
E. B. Washburne
Union
O Ja
President Lincoln
Norace Grees
Census Supervisor's Melancholy Mood Sparks Odd Prank
A census supervisor in Norwood exhibits alarming health fears and jokes of dying while friends note his gloomy state. A waggish prank involves tainted wine causing a phantom scent as he theatrically contemplates his own mortality. The scene shifts to political tempers and party frictions in the area.
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Meyer
Palse
C. m
Switzer
Swapped Wives Stir Wide Georgia County
In Walker County Georgia two prosperous farmers Robert Woods and Joseph Colquitt swapped wives after a drunken party. Mrs Colquitt agreed to the swap but Mrs Woods resisted and fled with help from her father. Local Ku Klux actions reportedly enabled the pair to flee the area.
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Walker County
McLemore’s Cove
Georgia
Peerle
The
Cove
Robert Woods
Joseph Colas
Parat
An Pach
Woods
Colquitt
Mrs. Woods
Color Line at Saratoga and Negro Progress in Georgia
A Saratoga dispatch describes an incident at an ice cream saloon where two young colored men refused to enter a rear room, sparking a clash with owner Ainsworth. The piece also reviews Georgia progress on black education and property, noting rising enrollment, equal state funding for the colored State University, poll taxes, and growing ownership, with judges and local figures discussed.
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Saratoga
New York Tribune
Howard University
Washington
Dennison University
Ohio
Ainsworth
Eorgia
Colored State University
Georgia
Manasachusetts
Words of Wisdom on Pride and Labor
A reflective piece on virtue and work, arguing hard work and modesty elevate a person while excessive pride leads to folly. It laments vanity in apparel and asserts labor as a cornerstone of society, noting pride can both inspire and ridicule.
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Abraham Lincoln
Morton
Indiana
House
Areata
Did you ever think did you ever see such foolhardy talk
A fragmented, antiquated reflection asks a string of rhetorical questions about vanity habit patterns and social foibles. It laments conceit chatter fashion expectations and temper while playfully exploring human foibles. The piece reads like a conversational aside or editorial a social musing.
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Icles
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Jeaven
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Lman
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Lieve
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Demos Erate
Land of Freedom
Prince OF Wales
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Gulevit
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United Kingdom
Fedor Feodorowitch-Trepoff
England
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Winter Palace
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Panes
Faber
Amanda
Chicago Times
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DR. Talmage
Bem
Calguitos
Norwoodites
Norwood
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Georgia Justice
Lumpkin Independent
Pes Cally
Goorin
Cnd
Nas
Ge Greckly Banner
J.T. Wathrman
Te Proprietor
Reese
Tug
Superior Court
Home Journal
Augustus Reese
Pera
Jabor
Bolderiy
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York
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