Dakota Lyceum and relief efforts shape Dakota town outlook
A Dakota meeting formed a large committee to solicit donations for destitute out west with a shipment planned by the 17th. A Lyceum discussed national issues including woman suffrage, praising voting for women. Local business and education efforts continue as schools face space limits and plan growth.
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Ebrrons Joonwan
Lyceum
Dakota Lyceum
Abey
Joxan
Christianity and Color in Early American Pulpits
In a critique of religious emotion and orthodoxy, the essay argues that strict doctrine often coexists with vice in early New England and among Southern Negro worshippers. It highlights loud, emotional preaching by self appointed preachers, noting distrust of Southern morality and questioning the link between faith and virtue.
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New England
Hoegro
United States
South
Morals as the Core of Negro Uplift in Scribner's Note
Dr. J G Holland argues that education alone cannot lift the African American. He says morality must be taught first, as religion without conscience corrupts character. He warns that without moral education, literacy may worsen danger, and political power can be misused. He calls for focused moral instruction in schools for the young.
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J. 'G. Holland
Scribner's
Tip Times
United States
Times
the Times
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de Pant
Tammany Ring
New York
New York State
Kely
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Bret Harte
J. W. de Forest
Thomas Gotlaibna
Daily Vimes
SUNY
Daily Times
NEW York .Weekly Times
Supreme Court seals fate of Confederate contracts
The Supreme Court ruling holds Confederate contracts void as aiding rebellion, with the Court stating the Confederacy had no legitimate government. The decision condemns bonds and debt schemes postwar, underscoring that wartime acts lack legal standing and cannot underpin claims or bonds.
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United States
Bie
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Court of Claims
Supreme Court
Confederate States
David and
Clifford
National Court of Last Resort
Journal
Destitution Report on Kansas Grasshopper Devastation
Alfred Gray, Secretary State Board of Agriculture, reports counties west of the sixth principal meridian facing extreme destitution after grasshopper devastation. He notes 18,184 people need aid beyond rations, with needs including clothing, bedding, fuel, and food staples. War Department to issue army clothing to listed counties. farming losses threaten stock and spring work if corn not provided.
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Poraka
Kan
Thomas A. Osborn
Kansas
Buurevoneser
Tergo
Hodgeman
Kingman
War Department
Russell
Lincoln
Osborne
Rooks
Pawnee
Harvey
Rice
Ford
Norton
Philips
Jewell
Smith
Alfred Gray
State Board of Agriculture
Pope's Letter Praises Irish Clergy Against "Nefarious Doctrines"
The London Daily Telegraph prints a November letter from the Pope to Cardinal Cullen praising Irish bishops and clergy for speaking out against scientific heresies. The Pontiff prays for Catholic education to stay pure, asks mercy for youth, and bestows apostolic benediction as pledge of love.
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London Daily Telegraph
Cardinal Cullen
Peter
Ireland
Christ
Father of Mercy
A Pitiable Case of Irish Highway Robbery
An Irishman is jailed for highway robbery and, before the magistrate, claims he deserves pity more than punishment. The exchange reveals the crook’s misfortune as the bank’s failure leaving him broke after stealing £59 in bills and being unable to profit from the robbery.
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Jentleman
It Is Better To Be Useful Than Rich
A concise maxim argues usefulness surpasses wealth, urging practical value over luxury and personal gain. The saying emphasizes service, capability, and contribution as measure of merit. It reflects a practical ethic favored in civic and everyday duties.
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Rick
Farm and real estate listings for sale near Freeport and city areas
Property notes describe 80 to 280 acre farms with House and Barn at prices from 20 to 65 per acre, down payments from one fourth to one third, and balance on time. Include 160 acre Prairie lands near Freeport, 6 miles from town, and city lots with prices from 540 to 1700. Agent Jonn BH Garneus offers inquiries at Dr Peiro’s office Mechanic and Galena streets.
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Jonn BH. Garneus
Peiro
Mechanic and
Galena Streets
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