The Unknown Writer on Christianity and Divinity Explored
A critical, period tone critique of a secular unknown writer asserting matter, law and intelligence as divine. The piece argues against universal divinity, defends conscience and sin, and warns against rationalist materialism. It cites Voltaire, Paris Commune echoes, and Robespierre to warn readers of dangerous godless philosophies.
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Voltaire
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Ulis Trefer
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Bunt
Jas
Bing
God
Wabeter
Dradkard
Paris
Robespierre
France
Rotana
God and science clash over Trinity critique in Progress reply
The letter from G. W. Lrrtne of Oconto Wisconsin argues against the Trinity as a spurious biblical text and defends science rooted in nature. He cites Tischendorf, angels, and brick foundations to challenge clerical assertions and urges readers to seek truth despite opposition.
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Abraham
Lot
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John the Baptist
Pasaygea
Russell & Co
Tlow
Edwards
Dwight
Woolsey
Porter
McCosh
G. Ww
Massillon Reply Clarifies Decoration Day Blame Row
Aug 7 1879 Massillon Ohio letter answers a soldier about the Decoration Day ceremonies on May 30. The writer defends the colored men against blame for a supposed disgraceful incident, outlining the officer's authority and key facts behind the procession's color line decisions.
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Massillon
Jn Thia
Enos
Sol _dier
Colored soldiers cause clash in city parade line
A post parade on May 3 saw colored soldiers, firemen and German societies in contention over marching order. When colored troops led, firemen and some German groups withdrew or demanded rear placement. An assistant marshal without authority urged placing colored men at the rear, triggering discontent. The writer, a G. A. R. member, notes he bears no blame for private prejudices and reflects on the incident.
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Post No. 2
G. A.B
Fire Department
St. Joseph’s Benevolent Association
Order of Good Templars
Newman’s Creek Laborers and Miners Association
Good Templars
Nose Icel Company
No. 8
Erie Street
Tremont
Erie
Ita
The Frenchman's Son Saddle Trade on the Mississippi
An aging Tennessee man named Tom travels to New Orleans to buy a saddle. A baboon in a saddlery bites and holds the money, a French shopkeeper demands satisfaction, and Tom eventually secures the saddle but vows it to be his last purchase.
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Tennessee
Yadge
Tom
New Orleans
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Mule Miracle Duel Between Johnson and Boggs
Jake Johnson boasts of a mule that can kick higher and hit harder than any. Jim Boggs bets five dollars on a fly being knocked off a man without harm. The mule kicks Boggs up and lands him in a ditch, proving the feat, while Boggs declines further betting and seethes at the odd display.
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Jim Boggs
Boggs
Jim
Squire
Imi
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Johnson
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Walall
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