Charity and the two degrees of charity in Christian life
From the Banner of Peace, the piece discusses two forms of charity natural benevolence and religious grace. It uses symbolic examples and biblical figures to warn against judging others for sins while urging meek restoration. It cites Paul and Old Testament figures, stressing human frailty and the need for charity as the bond of perfection.
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Christ
Macedonia
Paul
Elisha
Hazael
Isreal
Adam
Eve
Eden
Noah
Abraham
God
Jacob
Moses
Canaan
David
Solomon
Peter
Narrow Gauge Rail Road Linking Courtland and Moulton Favored
Lawrence County considers building a narrow gauge line from Courtland to Moulton as a vital Alabama rail link. Estimated at 8000 dollars per mile, total cost around 120000, with subscriptions in money land or labor. Key organizers are Peters Handley White Harris Gibson and McDonald. Donations, even small ones, welcomed to unlock Alabama coal lands and mineral wealth.
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Courtland
Moulton
Lawrence County
North Alabama
Alabama
Thos. M. Peters
D. R. Handley
Luke Pryor
Limestone
Philadelphia Masons plan world congress during Centennial
A movement spreads among Philadelphia Masonic Lodges to invite Grand Lodges worldwide to send representatives for a Congress to be held in Philadelphia during the Centennial Exhibition.
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Philadelphia
Comedy Quip Targets Husband and Wife Reader Interest
A witty exchange features a first gentleman urging kindness while a second gentleman jokes that killing with kindness is as futile as killing an elephant with codfish balls. The humorous dialogue reflects period social satire and household dynamics.
Belief and brains in a quizzing dialogue
A collegian questions a Quaker about belief and proof. The Quaker asserts belief in France without seeing it, while the exchange mocks reliance on personal witnesses and evidence.
Farmer Responds to Suitor Over Daughter
An Illinois farmer tells a young man asking for his daughter to take her and be welcome. The man describes the daughter’s past elopements and misdeeds, including running away with a schoolmaster, eloping with a showman, shooting a wild cat, and whipping her mother, arguing it makes the match better for all.
Smallpipe letter opposes the Nairy Gorge railroad
Scranton Graves February 1 1874 Mr Eprron letters reveal a Smallpipe family stance against the Nairy Gorge railroad and railroads in general. They denounce land price rises fences and foreign influence while pledging to keep the region free of the project. They boast of a united front sworn to block the scheme and mock critics as they warn of social changes and economic folly.
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Scraton Graves
Mr. Eprron
D. White
Smallpipe
Smallpipes
Bill Sherrod
Tom Peters
George
Editer
Shackelfords
Gilchrists
Bankheads
Cunninghams
Falks
Tweedys
Binfords
McMahons
Parabals
McDonalds
Harrises
Nairy
V. Smallpipe
Seven Black Congressmen Vote Against Amnesty Bill
The amnesty bill passed 141 to 29 as seven African American congressmen voted solidly against it during the carpetbagger era. Their opposition stood in contrast to broader support for the measure.
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Congress
Merchants Boycott City Sellers for County Paper Ads
At a Lawrence County meeting the merchants resolved to buy no goods from any city merchant who failed to advertise in the Lawrence Journal newspaper.
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Lawrence County
Lawrence Journal
Andy Johnson Supports Grangers Movement View
Andy Johnson declares he is in perfect accord with the Grangers and will soon publish a letter outlining his views on the sweeping movement across the land.
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Andy Johnson
Grangers
Tobacco as a deadly foe to Americans warned by doctor
A veteran physician warns that tobacco smoking and chewing poison the body and brain. He notes effects on nerves, senses, heart, blood, and growth, adding that confined smoke harms sickly women and children and that many insanity cases stem from tobacco-induced nervous derangement. He cites Germany and urges American youth and parents to heed the danger.
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Germany
The Siamese Twins Die in North Carolina
A Richmond dispatch reports the sudden deaths of Chang and Eng, the Siamese twins, at their Mount Airy home in Surry County North Carolina. Chang had grown weak after paralysis and alcohol use and died first on Saturday morning with Eng dying two hours later. their families mourn deeply as their children, many deaf mutes, show sorrow.
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New York
Richmond
Mount Airy
Surry County
North Carolina
Chang
Eng
State Journal defends independence amid Alabama congressmen dispute
The State Journal denounces the Rad ical Congressmen from Alabama for criticizing its U S printing role. It asserts it does not bow to any leader and credits its autonomy with aiding the delegation, while accusing dissenters of betraying Republicans in Alabama.
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Lawrence
North Alabama Fire Insurance Company
State Journal
Alabama
U. S
Alex White
Mr. White
Congress
Gore
Ida Greeley Helps Lay Corner Stove at Tribune Building
The corner stove of the mammoth new Tribune building was laid in New York on the 24th with Miss Ida Greeley, daughter of Horace Greeley, taking part in the ceremony.
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New Tribune
New York
Ida Greeley
Horace Greeley
Allen Thurman Emerges as Upcoming Prominent Figure
Allen G. Thurman of Ohio is rising in prominence and is seen as the coming man, poised to take a leading role in politics. The report highlights his growing influence and potential future leadership on the national stage.
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Ssurgeon
Courtland
Ala
Allen. G. Thurman
Ohio
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Moulton Advertiser
White & White
Tm Advance
S.T. Wert
Decatur
Ewan
Arch
Richard Jones
Thomas H. Jones
Joseph Wheeler
Jones & Wheeler
Wheeler
Supreme Court
John Phelan
C. C. Harris
H. Clay Speake
Babe
C.¢.Nesmith
Somerville
D. B. Griffin
E. T. Simms
M. OD
Moulton, Ala
Ayy Ould
E. C. James, M.D
J.P. Hodges
D. F. Dinsmore
M.D
Landersville, Ala
Masterson
WICK
Bankers, Mechanics, &c
U.S. Piano CO
Broadway
N. Y
Alex, P. Odom
Jonesboro, Alabama
Farmers Supplies
A. P. Odom
Jonesboro
From the Banner of Peace
Charity
W. R.S
Lawrence County Rail Road
France
Tinerant
Yong Lady
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