Great Man and Mother of a Nation Echo Slavery’s Toll
In a August 1619 Virginia river scene a Dutch ship carried twenty enslaved Africans to trade for profit. Centuries later abolitionists faced mob rule as the Proclamation of Emancipation neared, while state sovereignty debates tested the Union. The piece traces slavery’s pervasiveness, the genesis of national character, and the Constitution’s compromises amid looming civil strife. The author contends abolition and unity required collective moral will against economic interests and regional jealousies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Holland
Kentucky
Indiana
Jife
Virginia
New Orleans
Tineis
Washington
Prairies
America
Canada
Star of Liberty
Congress
Northwest Territory
South
Cotton
Local News notes from Kokomo and surrounding towns
Kokomo visitors include H R Harritson and wife with several social visits noted. The War Sisters show set for June 10, Waltz Sisters perform June 9 and 10 with a new company, and a festival to raise band funds planned for Saturday at the K O T M hall. Local engagements include Miss Gault’s San Francisco wedding and Miss Garrison’s Kokomo visit, with community notices, church events, and civic updates throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Harritson
Kokomo
Jewel Paints
Eckstein
Jill
W. L. Piper
War Sisters
Best
Denham and
Yakely
Logansport
Fern Bell
Waltz Sisters
Clifford Newell
de Pauw University
Dr. Newell
Dukes
Nellie Garrison
Kokomo Lastriday
John Miller
Argos
J.T. Speck
Unpacked Goods at A. E. Graf’s Denver Nu Stor
Unsorted inventory highlights include white turn over collars lace door panels and new linens and dress goods. Mercerized patterns lace stripes and lawn fabrics appear with sale prices and a promotional appeal inviting patrons, especially Miss Gault, to visit and shop.
Barn rais at the Smith brothers home east of town
J. D. Arnest and his wife attended an old fashioned barn raise hosted at the home of their brothers John W. Smith last Tuesday. John W. Smith helped with the event and supper followed at the neighbor’s table.
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Landis
Old Settlers
Chili
W. Books
Peru
Harold Stevenson
Erie
Lida Fennimore
Grant Beecher
T. T. Ireland
Mexico
J. D. Arnest
John W. Smith
John
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True Lindersmith
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Zartman & Co
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Ruth Caple
Rochester
A. E. Graf
Stor
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Ida Robbins
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Mrs. Smith
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