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Lodi Academy proposal and manual labor critique urged
A reader from Collins, in 1840, argues for a Union Manual Labor School at Lodi, criticizing current education and urging local subscription and employment schemes. The piece cites Graham diet, Oberlin vs Lane Seminary, and lists six reasons favoring manual labor schools, concluding with hopes for moral service by academy organizers.
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Freemn
Messenger
Lode
Freeman Sod
Lodi
Erie
Cattaraugus
Lodit
Yamal
Oberlin Institute
Lane Seminary
Ohio
Poughkeepsie
Palestine
Jew Pavin
Ueliver
Liv
Thas Hiewiss
Heb
Comstock &Co
Rochester
N.Y
E. Chase & Cascade Hall
Porter Welcti
United States
Chia
Toth
Tieic Familias
Pos B. Wilbor
Cattarangas
Damary