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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1872

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Westward peopling by press power and rail growth

The article extols the press and editors for shaping settlement of the West beyond the Mississippi. It notes railroad land grants, rapid migration, and promoters printing vast advertisements in multiple languages to attract farmers, traders, and towns. It cites Barrington & Missouri River Railroad land sales and urges readers to invest, read, and advertise.

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The True Creed and Orthodoxy War in Religion

The Banner of Light essay argues that creeds divide mankind through warfare over forms and doctrines. It cites Roman Catholics Greek churchmen Protestants Mahom trans Buddhists and Baptists, noting endless disputation over baptism forms and biblical passages while neglecting acts of charity.

Jesus Heaven Hell D. Barritt

New York in 1872 Seen Through a Harsh Eye of Charity

A reflective New York observer compares city life’s cruelty and charity in wartime poverty. He recalls a bleak ferry ride scene showing beggars, a calloused passerby and a sewing woman’s sacrifice, then contrasts petty greed with real kindness among workers. Also recaps census data on state wealth, taxes, public debt, and per capita wealth, highlighting New York’s lead and Missouri’s debt, amid postwar economic strain.

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Man freed after three years in prison over marriage ruse

An eye witness report tells of a man jailed for breach of promise who refused bail, kept in prison for three years. His wife offered release via marriage, he resisted until consent was given, the warden approved, and the man left claiming the ordeal better than hellfire. He renounced returning home and remains in a distant, quiet life.

Ecole Purgatory Womart

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