Down Hill or Climbing After Neighbors in Town
A village scene unfolds as farmers, shoemakers, dressmakers, and a teacher discuss neighbors presumed to be failing. A shoemaker’s wife fears debt, but Uncle Joshua bets on a $250 six month loan to restore balance. The tale ends with Thompson’s recovery and a lesson on helping others climb instead of pushing down.
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Thompson
Jack Smith
Smith
White
Thorpeon
Cane
Feather
Mra. Thempaan
Mra. Bennett
Joshna
Friend Thompson
Joshua
Tam
Mr. Thompson
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The Key of Heaven and Universal Philanthropy
A reflective note on religion and the broad road to heaven. The speaker asserts that true faith is fear and love of the Deity plus universal philanthropy. They anticipate years ahead, citing good health and a cheerful mind. They cherish temperance and generosity as central to their creed.
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Love
Dreamer
Thomas Paine
Nortal
Commissioner's Report on Public Lands and Timber Policy
The General Land Office report shows public land sales near one hundred thousand acres higher than last year and a large rise in surveyed lands. It urges consolidating surveying offices, abolishing the contract system, appointing a Surveyor General, and enacting timber and land sale measures to protect bona fide settlers and manage timber lands in mining districts. It also calls for seizure authority for timber cut from public lands and Congress action on railroad grants and land withdrawal from homesteads.
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General Land Office
Surveyors-General
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Noble Scotsman Helps Lamed Farmer In Plight
An old Scotch farmer laden with grain loses his load after a horse stumble. A nobleman, riding near the castle, stops to help without being asked. John, the farmer, asks how to repay him. the nobleman offers a simple vow to help others in similar need. The tale ends with a quip about a clergyman misquoting Hell.
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John
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