Our Children and the Duty of Parents in Education
In the Bristol pamphlet dated June 19 1869 the author urges parents to invest in their children's education beyond clothing. He warns of school neglect, calls for parental presence, and stresses daily work in school life to cultivate respect, virtue, and useful habits. He argues teachers cannot replace parents.
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James
Kate
Charles
Suan
George
Sarah
Ted
Mixed News From Cuba and Europe Reflects Tensions
The report outlines unsettled Cuba with insurgent gains and unpopularity for Gen. Dulce. It notes Spanish oppression and questions the nation’s direction. European monarchist and republican conflicts are framed as despotism’s lingering legacy and imperial evils.
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Dulce
Spain
Old Spain
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Old World
Athens of America Seeks Rain Aid Amid Jubilees
A Boston daily advertised for rain and pleads for a mode of conveyance to help, saying it would not be difficult to spare some to relieve a drought. The piece remarks that Athens of America should not become dry in these days of Jubilees and mutual admiration.
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Boston
America
National Peace Jubilee Celebrates Boston Music Pageantry
A lengthy account covers the National Peace Jubilee in Boston with praise for the grand rehearsal, Madame Parepa-Rosa performances, Ole Bull, and the vast chorus. President Grant's arrival drew immense public enthusiasm as the crowd cheered banners and hats in a patriotic display. The piece also notes temperance movement debate in Minnesota and Iowa, highlighting GOP views and likely electoral impact.
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Coliseum
Tsremen
Ole Bull
Grant
Lords of Creation
Apostle of Peace
Controversy Over Professor Smith’s Views on Current Events
The letter criticizes Goldwin Smith for misreading contemporary events and American affairs, accusing him of bias and poor judgment despite scholarly standing. It argues his London Times influence undermines American opinions, and warns that his exclusion could affect debates on the Alabama question.
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Professor Smith
London Times
Alabama
Smith
Tribute to Chief Justice Chase Cited as Hero
A civic remark condemns recent errors attributed to Chief Justice Chase and rejects granting rebel dead equal honors to fallen patriots. The piece urges that courage in a bad cause should not be rewarded alongside valor shown in service to the nation.
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Chase
Dedication at Gettysburg Monument July 1
The National Monument dedication on the Gettysburg battlefield is scheduled for Thursday July 1. Reduced round trip rail fares from New York via Soundines and Pennsylvania Central Railroad will allow travelers to attend, with returns planned for Friday or Saturday to fit the Army of the Potomac reunion on July 5. Dignitaries from Washington and visiting governors are invited along with army and navy officers and the public. Governor Morton of Indiana will deliver the oration, Mare Taylor will recite the poem, and Henry Ward Beecher will offer the prayer.
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Printing scholars to be trained at Washington College Virginia
General Robert E. Lee reports that the Board of Trustees of Washington College Virginia has funded scholarships for students pursuing printing and journalism. Scholars receive free tuition and fees while agreeing to daily disciplinary duties in printing offices or related positions for a period equal to one hour of each working day.
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Vinemta College
Robert E. Lee
Providence
Board of Trustees
Washington College
Virginia
Indian Delegation Plans Dog Feast in St Paul Park
A Chippewa delegation of about thirty is en route to St Paul to protest police killings of dogs and to feast on dog meat. They intend to encamp near City Hall Park and live on dog meat until canine harvest ends, then depart content.
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St. Paul (Minn
St. Paul
Ingenious French Method Breaks Large Iron Masses
A French technique uses a cylindrical water-filled hole two to three inches wide in a metal mass. A steel plug fitted to the hole is driven by a pile driver from ten to fifteen feet, and a single blow often splits masses two to three feet thick.
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France
Injury at Grant arrival cannon discharge injures Mr Weeden
Mr Henry Weeden suffered a severe injury to his right hand from a premature cannon discharge while loading powder for the General Grant arrival celebration. Isaacoth, Jr. has the case. Weeden expects to be out in a few days.
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Grant
Isaacoth, Jr
Weeden
Fall River News
Maine Crops Seen Heavy Despite Dry Spell
The Portland Argus reports more than usual acreage planted in Maine with corn coming up healthy and an expected heavy crop. Apple trees are in full blossom and overall the fruit outlook is excellent despite late dry weather harming some yield as crops begin to head.
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Maine
Portland Argus
British Emancipation Through Emigration from Liverpool
Six thousand emigrants left the port of Liverpool for the United States during the week ending Saturday. This is the easiest and most certain plan of popular emancipation which the inhabitants of Great Britain possess. They are availing themselves of it largely.
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Liverpool
United States
Great Britain
Gentile coal mine seized near Echo City by armed men
In Utah near Echo City a man described as Gentile planned to start work at a coal mine when six armed assailants toppled timbers, collapsed the entrance, and hauled tools away to Weber. They left them by the road claiming no Gentile could own or work a coal mine in that valley, asserting the mine belonged to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints.
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Echo City
Weber
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Providence and Stonington Rail Road presents watch to superintendent
A. S. Matthews, superintendent, received a superb watch and chain valued at four hundred dollars from the railroad employees. The presentation occurred at his Stonington residence on Saturday night and attendees reports a very pleasant, extensive recreation.
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Providence and Stonington
Stonington
Nine One Legged Men in Meriden and Other Oddities
A parade of terse items from Meriden to New Orleans notes nine one legged men in Meriden, London petticoats, a Paris visit by ex governor Buntace, a pig valued at $500 in Augusta Maine, a Westerly Rhode Island mill fire, Fremont and Jemaey sailing to Europe, Santa Anna at Port Royal, and various curiosities from across the nation.
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Masseachusetts
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Staten Island
Local Tintypes and Tract Distribution by B Y M Christian Association
A Bristol Young Men’s Christian Association committee named Tract Distributing Committee places reading racks on cars and a steamboat. The experiment shows high reader interest and a need for broader supply, prompting public support and prayers. Names of committee members are listed for aid reception.
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Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
B. Y. M. Christian Association
Strawberry Festival Opens to Full Attendance in Town Hall
The Strawberry Festival organized by the State Street M E Church ladies was held Thursday and Friday evenings in Town Hall. The opening night drew a large crowd and the event proved a success, continuing a tradition of successful annual entertainments under their guidance.
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Town Hall
State Street
M. E
Ard
National Rubber Company breaks ground for boiler house
The National Rubber Company began construction on a new boiler house south of the main complex. The base measures about 140 by 60 feet, and the building will house 24 large steam boilers.
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National Rubber Company
Howe
New Lodge Rising at Juniper Hill Cemetery Entrance
During a site visit to Juniper Hill Cemetery a new lodge near completion stood at the entrance. The article notes the stonework as nearly finished but adds a playful observation that all stones on the walls seemed to request slate for the roof.
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Juniper Hill Cemetery
Builders fill streets with new structures this season
The notice expresses satisfaction at builders being fully occupied and acknowledges new structures on several streets. It also cautions that if a disease becomes epidemic, no doctor may be able to cure it.
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Tar
Cow on Wood Street Yields 20 to 23 Quarts Daily
Mr. William H. Pierce of Wood Street south of Church keeps a small brown and white cow that provides twenty to twenty three quarts of milk each day. The maker asks if this yield can be surpassed.
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William H. Pierce
Wood Street
Church
Bristol Vegetable Shift Driven by Onions This Year
Report notes onion field observations suggest Bristol's vegetable production, including onions, will be sustained this year with a fragrant theme emphasized as a local agricultural cue.
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Bristol
Fourth of July Oration by J C Pegram Engaged
The Committee of Arrangements in this town has engaged J C Pegram to deliver the Fourth of July oration.
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J. C. Pegram
Marriage in Leominster Ends With Long Life Tale
A wedding last week in Leominster Massachusetts joined a 72 year old groom who had lost three wives and a 62 year old bride who had lost three husbands. The scene contrasted with the stranger in the street who shouted Jubilee and spoke of a life filled with desire in a nighttime light.
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Leominster
Mass
Literary Notices in The Atlantic Monthly July Number
Contents include The Drummer Ghost Birch Browsings A Statue The Foe in the Household V Thomas Grawford Eulogy Gabrielle de Bergerac I Three Years in Negro Minstrel The Restored Picture Marrying a Pickpocket The Greek Goddesses Our Inebriates Harbor ed and Helped French and English Art Writers Reviews and Literary Notices Published by Fields Orgood Co Boston
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