Massachusetts Land Grants at Agricultural College Plan
The piece discusses Congress grants for agricultural colleges led by Massachusetts progress, detailing land sales proceeds to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Amherst farm, planned college structure, departments, facilities, and a four year course with daily manual labor. It also notes President Johnson's recent discussions with delegations and varying loyalties across states.
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Congress
Massachusetts
Insttute of Technology
Boston
Amherst
Institute of Technology
State Agricultural
Loyal freedmen demand equal role in government
The piece argues for admission of loyal freedmen to government shares, cites reactions to Louis Napoleon’s Mexico policy, and notes Rhode Island measures on roads and court appointments. It reports on legislative sessions, local acts, and a Newport coal price drop amid regional notices and a Somerset pig shipment.
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Bhava
Congress
Louis Napoleon
Mexico
United States
Rome
France
Napoleon
Qother
Aruter
Paris
London Times
President veto sparks debate on Freedmen's Bureau bill
Editorial notes the veto signals a key difference between the executive and Congress on the bill’s primary aim. It urges Congress and the country to weigh the objections and respect the president’s reasons based on national welfare and unity. The piece then reviews The Complete Herbalist by Dr. C Pheobs Brown, praising its breadth and practical herbal remedies with detailed contents and 884 pages.
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Freedmen’s Bureau
Congress
Anyon
Saya
Yhlse
Nature
C. Pheobs Brown
Elly
Brown
Grand St
Jersey City
N. J
Press Reward and Sacrifice Highlighted in Editorial
The piece argues publishers and printers receive far less pay for immense labor while bearing the brunt of sponsorship and criticism. It notes editors shape towns, railroads, and trade through notices, yet their reward is meager and often discounted compared to other industries.
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Puenax
United States
Bill
Hata
Theresa
North Westport
Halls of Justice in Center Street Explored in New York
Letter describes the Toombs Police Court scenes in Center Street New York. It portrays social types from intoxicated lurid figures to sharpers and educated yet idle individuals. The piece notes dramatic life stories behind transgressions and hints at domestic histories shaping crime.
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New York Mail
New York
Fes
Ephor
Center Street
Frankin
Toombs
Empire
Tima
Ammsea
Tutagi
Police Court
M. T
John Blane
Y. M. Chase
First Baptist Church
Dacs
REX Vices
Deavans Wags
the Atlantic
Ion Ficnic
Science
Aida
Charles Eborg
Griih Gaunt
Ares
Child
Chloe
Tickier & Fields
Bostoeit
Godey
Addressing Street Filth to Protect Homes and Health
The article urges residents to clear debris and free properties from filth to reduce pests and disease._it emphasizes community responsibility to keep streets and lots clean, noting a looming threat as warmer weather enhances mold and infection risks.
Russian contract offering German laborers in 19th century
The Alexandria Gazette reports arrangements offering German laborers at rates of 100 per man and 75 for couples per year under a three year contract. Laborers receive food lodging and clothing, with medical care and taxes covered, but must pay ten dollars up front with ten deducted from first year wages and the rest kept as commission.
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WeiTe Lasox
Alexandria
Benjamin R. Grooses
House of Hig
Cotton thread spun from seeds raised last March
Mrs G W Dolbatt of Chester sent a skein of cotton thread spun by Miss Amy Basford on her seventh birthday. The thread shows evenness and proves careful spinning, though cotton culture is unlikely to become a Granite State industry. Mrs Dolbatt also notes Florida castor oil peas were grown last year. Manchester Mirror notes the achievement.
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G W. Dolbatt
Chester
Amy Basford
Sir John Lawrence Sends Three Agents to Explore Central Asia
The journal reports that Sir John Lawrence dispatched three native agents posing as merchants to explore Central Asia by different routes. Each agent operates independently, unaware of the others, to provide three independent narratives on people, political sentiments, and movements favoring Russia, with visits to Bokhara Khokand and Samarcand on the itinerary.
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Central Asia
John Lawrence
Russia
Bokhara
Khokand
Samarcand
Economic Outlook Notes and a Forgery Case
The Indianapolis Herald reports favorable winter conditions with wheat injuries minimal and strong stock, plus abundant labor aiding farming output and potential lower prices next year. A 16 year old is seen in an insurance office for forging a $1000 check, with the youth later traveling to New York for leisure.
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Ixprana
Indianapolis Herald
Ben
New York
Mixed Postwar News Echoes From U S Treasury and Local Courts
The report lists vast Confederate war-surplus proceeds totaling 27 960 000 from captured property incl cotton. It notes church growth with 1300 more clergymen and 160 Catholic schools for 18 000 boys and 720 000 girls. Also reports ship losses on Western rivers 25 boats and 1 140 000 value, plus 10 barges 77 000. A 15 year old Mary Jane Simpson faces Boston Police for chronic intoxication. St Patrick parade plans include 20 000 Fenians in New York. Blaine ice crop expected large.
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As Ears Stout
United States
New York
St. Patrick's Day
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