Builders vs Destroyers in American Enterprise
An editorial from the Springfield Massachusetts Republican argues a moral balance between builders and wreckers. It questions whether society rewards constructors too rarely and whether receivers and destroyers gain outsized compensation. It extols original initiative and practical vision like railroads spanning the continent, urging broader support for builders over those who profit from destruction.
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Springfield
Mass
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
United States
Ie & Mac
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
America
Opening not closing the treasury sluices for inland waterways
An old editorial argues for sustained funding to deepen rivers and improve navigation while warning against forest loss undermining river flows. It links economic efficiency to waterway upkeep, then pivots to support for vivisection in medical science as essential for saving human lives, urging balanced view against animal suffering.
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National Treasury
Providence
R. J.) Journal
Middle West
Appalachian Mountains
Congress
State
New York
New England Commonwealths
Georgia Echoes in Watermime Verse and Rural Vignettes
A collage of rustic scenes and verses from Georgia readers, with playful dialects, nature sketches, songs, and local reflections. The piece blends poems about farms, rivers, seasons, and simple country life with humorous anecdotes and nostalgic lines. It evokes a regional mood of memory and everyday Americana.
Thank Thee Lord Poem of Gratitude and Faith
The speaker expresses gratitude to the Lord for a patient mind and generous heart. He notes rain on dry years, tears that melted away, and recent mistakes that tempered dreams. He trusts God’s gentle hand has guided him through hardship and the son now finds peace in the shepherd's fold.
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Telfair
Hokesmith
Raucous Georgia Gubernatorial Debates Split State Press
A tangle of editorials and letters from multiple Georgia papers discusses Hoke Smith and Joseph M. Brown, their campaigns, and the question of a governor’s second term. The pieces praise Brown’s reform stance, critique Smith’s leadership, and reflect party dynamics and railroad and liquor interests shaping public opinion.
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Savannah Morning News
Vado
Smith
Joseph M Frown
Macon County
Oglethorpe Echo
Guyt
Brown
Amit
Hoke
Joe
Hancock Will Remain In Army Service Despite Court Martial
Army officials in Augusta report Major Hancock will stay in service until July 1, 1809, reaching thirty years of service and retiring with three quarters pay. He was court martialed at West Point in 1878, convicted, and sentenced to a demotion. his fate now hinges on presidential clemency and continued service.
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Brown
Crown
Atlanta
Brajor
Uncle Sam
Hancock
MtAlew Miliary Academy
West Point
N.Y
Hatin
Colone
Allatte
Ihepeeatdent
Ahuctiod
Secretary of War
Judge Advocate
Washington
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Tne Pollartee
Kunichiherr Daly
Werkkly
AtEnta
Tate
Aheve
John Corvigas
Stynley
Ruckmuan
Moore
Avril Triew
Mars
Filinola
Georgia
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Empire State
Taft
Foraker
Bishop Fallows
Henster Davis
Arkansas
Kentucky
Watteraon
Kentnckty
Flo
Wallstraethan
Watterson
Florida
Texas
Coat Trust
Wall Street
Mr. Taft
Ohio
Timaelf
Pennsylvania
Houston
High College of Virgeons
Treasury
New England
Madiega Calveine
Acres
Williama
Europe
Adams Enterprise
Lamb
Lollie Belle Wyte
Yrth
Soma Sanderaville
Uwrom
The
Sanderville
von Brown
Exchange
Hoke Smith
Alep
Joseph M
Ho Fe
Democratic Committee
Atlanta Journal
James M. Smith
Alfred H. Colquitt
Alexander H. Stephens
Boynton
McDaniel
Lawrenceville
News. Herald
Atx
House of Representatives
Ilyke Emlch
Joe Mrovnts
Dinmissal
Baloner
Kampatan
Little Joe
Haatha Auto- Jerat
Capitol
Euyascutm
Tthe Railroad Commission
Connery
Hia
Joseph M. Brown
Valdosta
Harvard
Railroad Commieeloner
Sonaph Bf. Drown
Cna
Mr. Brown
Colquitt
Gordon
Joe Brown
Alvan D. Freeman
Newnan
Amith
Aly
Messure
Bown
Wilcox
Rochelle
Governor Smith
Waycroms
Gintth
Nevarel
Polit. Jeu
Reding
Democratic Party
Scheven
Tce Cuancert Ceaden
Hoke Stith
Jourpn St. Brown
Macon Telegraph
Sra
Popular Mechanica
Ian Brown
the Kimball
Jon
Anto Bilemer
Wadley Star
Soto “Digime
Joe Breae
Dehold
Augusta Wall
Aulanta, Ga
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