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Jefferson Era

Location

Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1866

Page

3

Greene County Iowa A Prairie County’s Growth and Resources

Greene County Iowa offers rich soil, abundant water from Coon River, timber, coal and brick clay. Settlers describe rolling prairies, a mild climate, and rapid railroad progress toward Jefferson. The history chronicles early founders, county organization in 1854, and wartime service of local volunteers.

Greene County Iona Eus Empire State of New York Tsui Greens County Iowa Tuledo Ohio Jefferson Chicago Dex Doines Coon River Coon Miny Jerrenson Baptist Society Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad Kespruck Short Branch Washington, Jefferson Kendrick Wasutxaron ‘Townsuit Joshua Lock Msq D. Lock Rippey YC Tevejoy UL. Wixon & CO Wile Public Square Jnl

How to Prosper in Business

A compact precept list urges decisive effort and diligent work to prosper. Emphasizes self reliance, frugality, early rising, respect, civility, and perseverance, warning against depending on inheritance or luck and noting that God helps those who help themselves.

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Labor and craft honor in every honest call

A broad praise of all trades and honest labor. The text extols workers from ground preparation to retail service, arguing pride in earned craft, and condemns those who deny their origins or limit their minds to mere tools. It cites examples from history and anecdote to affirm dignity in every lawful occupation.

Ohio United States Fuller Tenderdon Mechior Nismes Mlechior

Every Day Piety and the Sabbath

The piece argues that true piety must govern daily life and business as well as worship. It warns that religious conduct in work and social dealings is the real test, or else faith becomes a mockery and an imposture in the eyes of men.

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