Celestial Science and the Planets in February
In February the Moon, Sun, and planets move across the sky revealing Venus as an evening star in Sagittarius or the Archer, Mercury as an evening star near the balance of Orion, Mars in Aries visible after dusk, Jupiter in Gemini dominating the night, and Saturn rising after sunset in Libra. The piece extols practical astronomy, navigation uses of ephemerides, and the value of science in schools, arguing astronomy aids seafaring and education rather than being merely theoretical.
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Venus
Sagittarias
Mara
Aries
Jupiter
Sili
Gemini
Saturn
Constellation Libra
Thia
Siara
Avely
Pollux
Maryland Fala tinate Professor Describes Early Maryland
Dr John Fiske outlines Maryland's founding in 1634, Lord Baltimore’s grant and powers, religious toleration aims, and early tensions among settlers, Catholics and Protestants. He notes Jamestown treatment of Baltimore, charter uniqueness, and frontier governance alongside colony unrest and later peace under Charles I.
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John Fiske
Boston Herald
Huntington Ball
Virginis
Ber
Maryland
Lord Baltimore
Avalon
Newfoundland
James I
Marylsud
New World
Uper
England
Counties Palatine
Invaston
Baltimore
Laltimore
Perltons
General Assembly
Fr. White
Jesus
Indiana
Ware
Claiburne
Chesapeake
The Indian Territory Anomaly in Our System of Government
The Milwaukee Journal describes the territory as an anomaly with no territorial organization and uncertain future. It is inhabited by five nations of Indians, each with its own laws, schools, churches, and courts. Whites are described as largely lazy and immoral, paying taxes to live among natives. Indians claim protection and threaten self-help actions against intruders.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
Wealth per capita contrasts U S and Europe in census
The Chicago Herald reviews 1837 to 1890 census figures showing per capita wealth around 1000 dollars in the United States. It notes nationwide property value including foreign ownership and unsettled lands, with estimates ranging from two to five billion dollars for foreign held assets and total wealth near sixty five billion, excluding vacant lands and Indian reservations.
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Chicago Herald Asse
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