Land reformers and the dream of universal home ownership
A 1847 letter by Gerrit Smith argues land monopoly harms the poor and outlines measures to curb ownership, including limiting estates and granting land to actual settlers. It envisions a future where each person enjoys a homestead, garden, or small plot, reducing poverty and empowering citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorut Smiths
Reuters
Jude
Gerrit Smith
Tenboro
Rereur
Erin
Joe
America
Varius
Awe of the Sun Temple in Cuzco Described in Gold
The article details the grand Peruvian temple at Cuzco famed for its gold interior. It describes walls and altars encrusted with gold and emeralds, chapels to the Moon Sun Stars and Thunder, extensive gardens of gold and silver, ceremonial vessels, and the fate of the priceless treasures after Spanish looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuzco
Spain
Editios
Sur
Gilad
Sven Thes
St Domuinia
New World
Brave Boy at Saratoga Springs Becomes Nation’s Hope
A vivid vignette follows Willian, a brave boy in the second story of Inve Boarding houses, as he contemplates adventure with friends on the Circular Railway. His mother’s approval, pride in his integrity, and a plea for truth and courage frame a larger call for steadfast, virtuous character in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brie
Constance Graham
Hurley Steet
Chaugh
Joutss
Graham
Constance
Mr. Graham
Saratoga Springs
William Ale
Willian
Alomer
William
Williams
Biel
Expenditures for Army and Navy in 1846 and estimates for 1847
The article details 1846 military spending by period with sums for army fortifications and navy outlays. It estimates weekly averages, projects total year expenditures near 88 million dollars, and cites treasury balance of 1,193,298.08 dollars as of July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Army
Navy
Deficiency Leaves City With Debt in Millions
Fragmentary OCR text shows a huge deficit of several million dollars tied to loans or new debt instruments. Mentions merchants, notes, and immediate action upon arranging funds. The read appears as garbled financial notes and lacks clear entities or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Filliams
Ingersoll
Deanen
Andrews & CO
Andy
Raverse
Marchants Sedger
Egg-Hatching Disposition Sparks Outrage in Baltimore Shrine
A curious exhibit in Baltimore drew an elderly visitor who paid admission to learn how a chicken hatching machine worked. After detailed demonstrations and sales pitches, she denounced the display as a swindle claiming anyone can hatch eggs without charges. She left muttering about imposture and demand for refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayees
Friend
Sivan
Baltimore
Bunareds
Wendlenutn
Leonsidur
Larsell
Elickens
Printer Proverb and Mexican War Reflections
A fragmented text juxtaposes printer’s guidance with a political manifesto on critical moments in Mexican defense. It discusses duty to publish, care in proof, and anticipation of events around the 19th and 20th, detailing military repositioning and a general’s flawed obedience during a siege near San Angel and Coyoncan. The narrator describes assembling 4000 troops, artillery, and strategic moves amidst combat at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Amua
Mexico
Tawar
Boen
Jet
San Angel
Coyoncan
Janene
Bevauet
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Iysa
Lorain County
Chis
General Directory
William Hike
John Wood
Albert A. Bliss
Pravetery
S.amuel Galloway
Pum
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Peale Woks
Rouré
Ownrin Follet
Aheting
Cyrus BE. Bassett
Joseph Swift, Jr
Surcey HO
Fort Beraee
Ncton
Jonad T
Balrey Terrell
Riley Sath
Trustees
Associates
Bcoyler PL Jong. True
Trancis E. Tox
M.D. Gat
Norman Crandall
Business Directory
Nor Scott
Mets
Elgris
Ohio
A. Sinreruiu
W. T. Underhill
Mainstreet
Eirria
E. DeWitt
Buss & Bagg
Ely
P. Bliss
B. B. Hastings
Wendell Jtouse
Cleveland
Aldwin & CO
Deazens
Elyhis
W.daldwin
STARR
Qaleb
Goodwin
Wain Street
O. L Mason
Elytin
Losain County
C. Bainbridge
Elyria
Dewitt
Deaver
B. Andrews & CO
Ceaters
Labo
Andrew's
Keebo
Boynton
Olo
BEA, Cowles & CO
Dmarers
Mansion Houg
Hey
W. Sanford
Tamor
Long
Bin
Lisrin
Chis. C. &G. G. Griswold
Tix
e_ Sheet Toy Manufactory
Kendall & Co
Llyria
B. Sanford
People's Store
Re. 2
Ely. A
George P. Smith
Ghancery
F. B. Sanford
Elyns
Loran County
Hay Ward
Davesist
Bethe’s Block
Endall & Co's
Elyrin
Lorain Co
Hid
Masters, Tatnon
Door
Beebe
Public Square
John Woo
Main Street
M. Gillett
Auchoserr
Lorin County
Ins EL Wasson
Grxera
Kindall & CO
Barca & Stand
Nowles & Nichols
O. &E. Tron
Elgrity
Pond
Sappre, Ness, M
Elder
Muntiser Axp
Moker
Washington
Ohie
Keenee
B. Gates
Askos
Otte
Giracerios
Hurt
Meidlers
New York Nut
Elyvin
UO. L. Mason
Menonasa D
Qanuel Goodwin
Din Courier
O. Fae
T Crane
Deancein
Kendall
Ifpany & Welle
Ef Law
Beches New Hotel
Moinshach
Enane
Ee Childrens
Scott
G.D. Haywards
D Becie
F. Wooster
Dee
Baldwin & CN
Andrews & CQ
Deel
Star
ULB
Sanford
Creener
Nalicges
Colfection Artes
Wooster
Cafetras
Uly
Ray Ward
WE. Wooster
Rews & Co.lazers
G.D. Hayw
Ioast
Elyric
Novi al
Andrews & GO
Arness
F. EB. Sanford
WAT, Wooster
Ustree
Express
Clarks
New Andrews & GO
W. EB. Wooster
Andrew
Baldwin & CQ
Newind
Key &E
W. F. Wooster
Ah Iréu
Avery
Tha National Em
THE
Thantaltvart
Gums
Ison
Heaven
Moore
Templa
Temple
Syalei
Pulee
Tex
Hebe
Nieln
Dulas
Medea
Mr. Chilton
Frei
Thtorn
Brave Boy
Son
Examiner
Amy
Army, Fortifications, &c
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