Progress of American silk manufacture in 1897 98
The American silk industry shows near 100 million dollars in production and about 64 000 bales valued at 28 million dollars. Sixty seven new factories were built and 34 firms formed, with most mills in Pennsylvania and New York areas. Tariff aided adjustment amid prior overproduction, and 1898 outlook remains hopeful.
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Pennsylvania
New York State
Paterson
N. J
Connecticut
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Virginia
Rhode Island
American Silk Journal
Louisiana Democrats Face Loyal Dilemma in Negro Vote
A St Louis Globe-Democrat column analyzes Louisiana politics amid the disfranchisement debate. It argues the state risks shifting Republican if the negro vote is removed while needing black voters as a party constraint. The piece compares Mississippi and South Carolina plans and notes protectionist sugar interests.
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Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Republic
Ohio
Massachusetts
Machiavelli
Ex Governor McCorkle Ends Debate On Tariff Beliefs
A Richmond Times excerpt quotes West Virginia ex governor McCorkle arguing for protectionist views while contrasting with William L Wilson's tariff for revenue stance. The debate ties together positions on free silver and the gold standard, framing McCorkle as a true Democrat by his free coinage stance versus Wilson's gold standard.
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McCorkle
West Virginia
South
William Jl. Wilson
Mr. McCorkle
William L. Wilson
Richmond Times
Seed Sale Note From O S Henley
A brief notice announces a sale of choice recleaned clover seed offered by O S Henley. The message emphasizes available bushels for purchase.
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Ed Clover Seed
Calls to Service Across Holy Figures in Isaiah and the Gospels
Rev S H Doyle reflects on calls to service from Isaiah and Jesus apostles. He notes God’s summons to specific tasks after salvation, and that calls arrive in varied forms from ecstatic visions to simple invitations. The lesson urges readiness to answer, “Here am I, send me.”
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S. H. Doyle
Isaiah
Andrew
Peter
James
John
Uzziah
God
Jesus
Galilean Sea
Christ
Earth
the Apostles
The Boy Who Sings in Work and Cheerful Endurance
A brief ode from the Philadelphia Methodist praising a cheerful worker who sings while toiling. It extols how constant joy sustains effort, noting that even stars harmonize as they move. Disdaining fatigue, the boy who sings embodies steady productivity and grace.
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Philadelphia Methodist
Trust and belief in Christ as taught by Christian Intelligencer
The article discusses trust as applied faith and contrasts belief in Christ with trust in Christ for eternal life. It notes that belief concerns doctrine while trust concerns a person. It references Scripture and distinguishes believing on Him from mere belief in God.
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Jesus
Christ
Christian Intelligencer
Public Good Motive Versus Private Gratification Quote
An anonymous saying urges that zeal for the public good defines a man of honor and a gentleman, replacing pleasures and profits with civic duty. It condemns those driven by private gains as enemies or neutral and inglorious, misusing nature and fortune.
Christ for Me and Family and Nation for Christ
A quotation from Christian Instructor argues for reordering devotion to Christ. It proposes prioritizing Christ for me, the family, the nation, and then the world to emphasize personal faith first.
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Christ
Myself
Rich country depends on children’s virtue for strength
A churchman asserts that a nation’s wealth and power come from the righteousness and truth of its children. Without these qualities, land and gold bring little value, and a nation remains poor regardless of material riches.
Value of Personality in Education
A short quotation emphasizes that society undervalues personality as an educative force, noting people recognize brick and mortar and books more than the human element shaping learning and growth. It underscores personality as a key, yet underappreciated, educational force.
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S. VY. Col
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Optician
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Newsom
Carthage, Ind
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M.f.lovett
C. G. Clark
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Marshall E. Newhouse
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Minnie Glore
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Albert J. Morrison
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Ira A. Este
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James C. Stanks
Johannon M. Amos
Noble Township
Charles W. Bridges
John Vernon
Orange Township
Thomas O’brien
Thomas A. Robeson
Hamilton
Sarah FE. Griffin
George Whitman
Walker Township
Samuel Kirkpatrick
Peter Nelson Jinkins
Washington Township
Rebecca M. Arbuckle
James Whitinger Jr
Anderson Township
Catharine A. Murphy
Charles S&s. Murphy
Posey Township
Charles Murphy
Catharine Murphy
Shesnew & Popular & Washer
Paige
E. J. Dunn’s Furniture Store
Chase and Sanborn
Sole Ag’t Chase and Sanborn
Holt’s
Henley & McDaniel
Goar’s Meat Market
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Joseph N. Goar
Carthage Building Loan and
Charles S. Hill
Garriage
Weingart
O. S. Henley
Christian Endeavor
Boy Who Sings
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