Woman's work should be raised to equal honor with men
In a fervent plea from Baileyville Illinois, CLaga Thompson WINNE argues that women must win equal labor rights and pay. She notes England's 1871 figures, cites social pressures, and urges training for self reliance to end dependence. She calls for open doors to all trades and occupations, with women free to choose any honest work.
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Phaive
England
Union
Republic
Emily Faithful
America
Professor Engle
Claga Thompson
Winne
Baileyville, Ill
Sketch of Moody from Civil War era recollections
A Boston Watchman letter profiles Dwight L. Moody, praising his merit and humanity. The author recalls Moody's early, tireless work with soldiers and fugitive slaves near Hampton Virginia, noting his tact with a violent hackman and his constant Bible inquiries to gather preaching material. Moody’s continual, compassionate outreach is highlighted as shaping his later fame.
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Boston Watchman and Reflector
W. R. Wright
Hampton
Dwight Lysander Moody
Chicago
England
Moody
Professor Snow
St. Peter
Richmond
Pittsburgh
Hackman
Fortress Monroe
Heaven
Moody the Humble Exemplar in Revival Leadership
A biographical portrait of D L Moody, detailing his humble beginnings, self driven study, and spiritual leadership. It describes his early illiteracy, then years of rigorous reading, how he managed dissent at a hospital revival, and his steadfast humility. The author compares Moody to the Monitor and asserts he cannot succumb to vanity, living wholly for Christ.
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Christ
Moody
Hampton
City Point
Mooly
Solomon
D. L. Moody
Great Britain
Hnoch
Grasshopper Ravages Doom Not Heavy in Region
From the Kansas City Journal of Commerce May 16 a cautious note says grasshopper damage in a 150 mile swath through Kansas and Missouri is serious for gardens and oats but crops like corn and fall wheat may rebound after replanting. Trade gloom remains in cities and farming districts yet prospects point to a normal or better fall market as cattle and grain move toward western Iowa Colorado New Mexico and Texas trade opportunities.
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Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Colorado
Texas
Bing Houses
New Mexico
Bismarck Denounces Vatican Influence in Prussian Debate
In a strong speech during the Prussian Diet on April 16, Prince Bismarck argued to limit papal power after the bill to annul Constitution clauses passed 275 to 90. He warned that the Vatican Council shifted Catholics toward loyalty to a foreign monarch and pressed for tighter constitutional controls. Entities include Prussia, the Pope, Vatican Council, and Ul tramontane center.
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Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Prussia
Eating Habits as Insight Into Minds Across History
A fragment from a 19th century reflection links diet to mental capacity, citing Hippocrates and Johnson era anecdotes. It notes Addison, Lamb, Ariosto, Shelley, Newton, Byron, Franklin and others as examples of eating patterns shaping character and wit.
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Hippocrates
Johnson
Ford
Joseph Addison
Charles Lamb
Jefferson Davis Offered Texas College Presidency
The Shreveport Times notes a rumor that ex President Davis was offered the presidency of Bryan Polytechnic College in Texas. Davis denies any knowledge of the appointment but implies he might have accepted. He laments Mississippi prospects, cites rising black voter numbers, and praises Texas as a favorable field for his sons. His family has shrunk to three members. The paper urges Texas colleges to consider his talents.
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Shreveport
I.a
Davis
Bryan, Texaso College
Wood Sparke
Mississippi
Texas
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P.O, Vickery & CO
Augusta
Black Hills
H. L. Lowman
Laramine City
Wyoming
T, William & CO
Philadelphia
Illinois
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
Advertiser's Gazette
Geo, P. Rowell & Co., Editors and Publishers
Sanders
Sanders’ Springand
Chas, Berger
Bank
Cincinnati
Ohio
Christian Union
J. W. Sanders
Martinsville
Clinton Co
Robert J. Culverwell
Chas, J
Illinois Central Railroad
Freeport
Indim
Sioux City
St. Louis
Bouton
W. P. Johnson
A. Mitchell
Chicago &4
North-Western Railway
A. Knapp
W. H. Stennett
Ticket Ag T. Gen
Western Union Railroad
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Mssenger
Mai
Firey
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Pckford
Rock Island
Louis R
CoTron
Walnut &T
L. D. Line
Isis
Stiver Mo Hawness
Excelsior Bung
Race & Longworth
D. Kuehner & Son
Galena and Exchange
Metallic & Woon Burial Cae
Rlates
Blue
Chicago and
Bridge Street
Middleditch & Potter
Upper & Lower Stephenson's
Bourbon
General Agents
London
Beereanessen
Middleditch & Pott
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