The Value of Chemistry in Education and Industry
An 19th century essay argues chemistry should be taught to all youths, citing French and German models. It links agricultural improvement, textile and dyeing processes, iron and steel making, medicine, and manufacturing to chemical knowledge, urging experimental proof of benefits to farmers and industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedee
Sulen
Rome
Archimedes
Syracuse
Black
Watt
Lalande
Lavvisier
la Vendee
Hadandlgrd
Saymerg
England
Gar
Chomsy
Self Discipline and Inner Truth in Moral Struggle
The text argues that genuine self discipline arises from deep self knowledge not superficial wins over bad habits. It urges thorough self examination of heart, avoidance of flattery, and seeks to learn fundamental divine precepts rather than merely tallying actions. It highlights the balance of body and soul, prudence, and sincere prayer as aids without replacing core change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fariciés
Pylonius
Aman
John Bunyan sketches and emigre plans in 19th century critique
Macaulay praises Bunyan as a genius shaped by hardship and inner torment. The piece notes Bunyan’s rise from tinkerer and soldier to Baptist preacher and author of Pilgrims Progress, despite limited schooling. It also reports arrivals of emigrants led by Cabet seeking a republican community in America, with references to their discipline and socialist affinities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaulay
England
James II
John’ Bunyan
Baxter
John Bunyan
Christ
Heaven
Cain
Judas
Hong
Baptists
Bunnyan
Demosthenesy
Shakespear
Eugle
Nauvoos
Marshall Ney
ETT Ee
Monsieur Cabet
Corsica
Charles X
Loui Dilip
France
Monsiair Cabelis
Viends
Sapk
Monsieur ‘Cabet
Quincy Whig
Berth Battles Aboard Vanderbilt to Boston
On a Vanderbilt steamer from Jersey City to Boston, Ned and friend Jon try to secure berths. Ned discovers Williams Caball claimed the berth Ned expected, leading to a quarrel at the night desk and a clerk questioning names. Caball insists he secured berth number 128 earlier, while Joe and Ned argue over rightful occupancy aboard the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Jon
Salon
Massachusetts
Ned
Steater Vanderbiltsfor
Boston
Jéo
Jon Wasa
Neds
William’ Caball
Joe
William ‘Caball
Caball
Joo
William
Fragmented Scene Describes Courtroom Banter and Tea Talk
The text presents a fragmented scene with a young witness and a dialogue about guilt. A handsome, older man questions a poised young woman as she contemplates a tea table moment and a verdict. The garbled passage hints at trial tension and social melodrama.
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Business Directory
Emmert & Strohin’s
Stephenson Street
Freeport
B. Hy Hyde
Stephenson «J
Public Square
Julius Smlph
Upatnira
Lian
Illinois Law and Land
Turner & Turner
Lowe
Purlinton & Biyers
Atorneys & Counsellors
Court House
Stephenson County
Ill
Otha Gronax
Puniston
Crannys Brrts
G. Penintox
Notary Public
Intavors BM. F. Issurance Company
John A. Clark
Penneylvania
Treeport
T. F. Goodhue
Laie
Exchange and Stephensgists
FS Neenasienenereee Eer
DRS. Martin & van Valzah
Physicians and Surgeons
S. 2
Knight & Co
Ulinois
Samuel Sweeley
D. A. Knowlton
New York
Philadelphia
A . Freeport
LW. Gorrean
Prodive, &E
Broadway and
Locuetste
D. Knight & CO
Dr. Martin
Stephénnisonest
D. J. Wright
Stephensonest
Illinois
Sareen Emmert & Stroam
Holesale
M, D
Stephenson St
Freeport, Jr
American House
Yy JM
Brnness
Main
Court Streets
Janesvile, Wiz
Rock River House
Wdolin Kent
Beloit
Boothport
Galena
Janesville
Chicago
Ke Eee
Freeport Division
Muerixas
J. Mease
Lorigeraho
Freeport: Journal
ALVA
Freeportt
Stephen Bon Oounth
SLL
Grattan’& McFadden
H. G. Gnatran
Ay McFanony
Bedford
Fife
Seta Pere A Ak Mw
Ogdad
Ogdat
York
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