The Progressive Teacher and the Teacher’s Calling
A meditation on teaching as a sacred vocation likened to ministerial duty. It argues teachers sculpt minds, shape future citizens, and must be carefully prepared and qualified to avoid the spread of ignorance and harmful influences. The piece contrasts lofty aims with a sharp urban anecdote about customer and grocer to illustrate patience and respect in trade.
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Caraero
Methusalah
Solomon
Job
Republie
Reed
Allegheny City
Ancceas
Sisa
Lincoln Stephens correspondence published in forthcoming volume
A historical exchange between Abraham Lincoln and Alexander H. Stephens from 1860 1868 is published revealing Lincoln asking for a revised copy of Stephens Georgia Legislature speech and Stephens noting publication limits and fears of Southern secession while discussing slavery union and constitutional power in a closely observed private exchange. The letters discuss fear danger of the South and the possibility of force against the Union and stress preserving the Union without coercion.
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Ind
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Georgia
Egislature, Prahe
National ‘Publishing
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Staan
HL Stephens
Priy Svate
Henry
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R. Lincoln
Fort Warren
Abe
Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
MR. Stephens
Springfield
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A. H. Stephens
A. Lincoln
Tours
J Springfeld
I. Stephens
Washington
A Lincoln
Carving Mishap in Satirical Tale of Joseph Bowpot
A satirical tale recounts Joseph Bowpot, a 40 year old infant in a London setting, who after a carriage trip and a hotel visit, tries carving a roast goose from a cookery book. His clumsy effort ends with the goose toppled, he consumes meat directly from the dish, and his awkward mischief draws the waiter’s scorn.
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John Hollingshead
Dondon
Tha Thero
Joseph Bowpot
Joseph
Rookery
Atiff
API Mac
Rome’s Eternal Flowers Tap a Cheaper Life in the City
A vivid portrait contrasts Rome’s flower markets with Seville and Mexico, noting the abundance and ease of buying cut blooms in the Eternal City. It highlights street pedlers, the dwarf florist outside Piale’s and Cafe Roma, and the detectible charm of a city famed for floral riches.
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Mexico
Rome
Hlora
Roma
Omeas
Covent
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Auitehs
Vette
Venice
Florence
Piale
Piazza di Spagna
Lancélot Gobbo
Cafe Roma
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Proteasant
Piale’s
Robbers use chloroform in home intrusion
A couple posing as peddlers entered Mr. John Lerch’s house on Poplar Street in Brickley Avenue and offered wares. They used chloroform on awake occupants, leaving them insensible, then robbed the home of about two hundred fifty dollars in money and silverware before fleeing. no leads yet to the culprits.
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John Lerch
Poplar Atreet
Pest Brickley
Lerch
Caler
Memphis
Amercial
Argus
Three Convicts Die From Dampschoke in California Prison
San Francisco Times reports three inmates died in a California State Prison tunnel from toxic air. Two escaped, dragging a Sacramento prisoner named Indian to safety before dying. A German soldier named Hylton reentered to rescue another and perished in the attempt. The tunnel bodies were recovered later and a memorial will honor Hylton.
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San Francisco Times
California State Prison
Sacramento
Hylton
Humbolt County
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California
Ison
Ibeirre
Fragmented Notes on Agriculture and Public Affairs
A garbled sample discusses farming practices, crop rotation skepticism, shelter for stock, and economic stresses. It mentions Ottawa, Philadelphia, and Chicago with scattered references to politics, anti-abolition sentiments, and local incidents.
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Myers
Jo Blag
Teachers’ County ‘Institute
Darlington
Anna K. M'Minn
Darar
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Ranbir
Brighton
Aero
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Massilton
Sille
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Phildelphia Press
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