Morton in Louisville Speech Critiques State Rights and Slavery
In Louisville Morton delivered a vigorous speech criticizing current state policy and the democracy’s shift since his last visit. He compared Kentucky to Indians, arguing former strictures lag behind and blaming slavery as an incubus. He condemned separate educational treatment of blacks and warned that new departmental moves seek democratic power to repeal amendments, while urging black education on a solid footing. The audience responded with earnest attention and frequent applause.
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Benator
Morton
Louisville
Kentucky
Editorial Excursion Through the West
The New York Agricultural Edition travels west visiting Leavenworth where governors, congressmen, and General Miles welcome them. A banquet is held, Omaha residents send specimens for inspection, and the party proceeds to Denver. The trip aims to showcase western progress and win favorable attention for Kansans.
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New York
City of Leavenworth
Kansas
Harvey
Jowe
Miles
Fort Leavenworth
Kent
Leavenworth
Denver
Vast Tobacco and Tax Figures From 1870 Census
The article reviews 1870 census estimates showing 86,176,000 pounds of tobacco and 632,800,510 ounces of whiskey taxed in the year. It calculates per person consumption and potential spending, noting tobacco values at one dollar per pound and cigars at ten cents each, producing an implied total of $278,500,000. It also reports crop conditions, sugar cane planting increases across several states, and notes tobacco and sugar crop standings. It cites a New York explosion dispatch, upcoming boxing match, a review of the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad’s earnings, and freight tonnage figures.
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Doveing Acticies
United States
Connecticut
Kentucky
Virginia
Lesverworth, Laverence
Ageot
maaNery
Fae
Kansas Allen County Farm Letter to Farmers and Mechanics
A detailed report from Allen County Kansas discusses crop prospects and farming methods. It notes past harsh winters, predictions for corn and wheat yields, and the favorable climate for potatoes, oats, beets, and fruit trees. The letter emphasizes stock raising as a main income, warns newcomers about lazy habits, and promotes land and cattle investment along with railroad lands offerings.
Property sale under partition order in Allen Kansas
Notice of public sale of real estate in Allen County Kansas under an order of partition. The west half and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter and the east half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section six, township twenty four south range eighteen, containing 140 acres more or less. Sale set for Saturday September 2, 1871 at 10 am to 2 pm at the Court House in Iola. Signed by Clerk of the District Court. Sealed proposals for church construction work requested by August 5, 1871, 12 M, for the First Baptist Church of Iola. Blane and specifications available at G I Stauber shop. Committee chair Sk. Sprague.
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Allen County
Messrs
Funkhouser & Longshore
Carlyle
Texas
Missouri
Ozark Ridge
Osio
Wabash
Kansi
Ohio
Kansas
Verdigris
Wichita
George Ball
Iola
A. Wu
Allen
1St Baptist Church of
Huikling
Blane
G. I. Stauber
Ly Order of Committee
State OF
Allex
7Th Judicial District
N. T. Wineus
Rebecca
Kanzera
Saji
Rebecca Uranzer
Parte
N. T. Wince
Sid Court
Amoant
Enid
Anid
Neosno Valuer Egiter
Lols
Juan PaXxsey
C. Mumnar
Pit
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Editorial Excursivy
New York City
Ttis
Mace and Coburn
New Orleans
Jersey City
Cincinnati
Indiana
Mr.a. Jail
Deer Creek
Alien
Indian Territory
Minnesota
Utah
Californa
Colorado
Hubbard
Kershaw
Concord
Hartford
Lawton
E. R Lynn
Lynn
L. E. Rhodes
Eife
Illinois
Upton Pacific
Kans
Macau
Ing Hhimo
Readele
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Ayl
Leilieteed &E
District Court 7Th Judicial District
Aml
Ailey Cuonaty
Skugh Furgy, Et al
Joan Harris
Sherif
G. HU
Warrens
J.C. Mennay
Atty
Bhion
Lion
THE
King Wrought Iron
Koln
Lola, Kansas
Aed
and the New
F. T. Taylor
Piesy, &c
Dr Grocecy
North Northray’s Bank
Iola, Kansas
Post Office
Sola
Vliy Post
Washington Avenue
Tobago
Papers OF the Bay
J. F. Colborn
Ula
Madison Avenue
Sin
Sad
Boots & Smokes
Alen Tie Inet Magazines
B. Stevenson
Odd Fellows’ Hall
I Ipvera
Tua Urricz
Kansas City
AGUE
Gor
Foestalin
Isla Bills
Jola
Davis & Co
Lols, Kansas
WM. Newton
Lela
Yearens Ro
Lokab GS 7 Ae
Coulgerg Bsns
UROPE
Cunard Line
New Stons
Laura Sinz
Poste Square
Ola, Kansas
Dagay & Yates
W.E. Sutlief & CO
Massachue
Lawrence
W. EL Rickarrs
Utice Curathve
FAP
Venice
Co Eeeers
Wamily
Quinlan
Seneca Street
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