Emblem Adulation and Political Degradation in History
From a Progressive Farmer correspondence, the piece argues that venerating symbols and names degrades true worship, enabling tyranny. It traces how emblems linked to gods, rulers, and reforms have justified oppression, urging readers to scrutinize emblem politics and demand justice over symbolic loyalty. The author cites Egypt, France, and modern nations to warn against intoxicating adulation of flags and icons.
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Goda
Egypt
Lus
Napoleon
Franca
Tesus
Peace
Jesus
Cross
Greece
Rome
France
Switzerland
Brittain
Australia
Japan
Free America
America
E Sritman
Times and debt woes in Rock N C letters
A letter from Br. ARHHBELL laments hard times since 1866 to 1886 and criticizes gold standard faith in better days. He recounts debt attempts offering farm and livestock and mocks gold mania, contrasting with Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion from Toledo drug firms.
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GoLo Rock N. C
Isbor
Pharoah
Red Sea
Arhhbell
Consider Your Ways in Nation and Faith by Geo E Hunt
The author urges readers to consider their ways, arguing that many neglect rebuilding God’s temple while pursuing personal gains. He contrasts equal rights to all with wage slavery, denounces party bias, and pleads ministers and citizens to align with God's side. He ends by asking readers to settle their duties and dues to the paper.
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God
Shealtiel
Judah
Moses
Egypt
United States
Christ
America
Devil
Adam
Garden of Eden
Peter
Athurst
Hell
Church of the Living God
Geo. E. Hunt
National Prosperity and the Power of Obedience to God
The piece argues nations prosper only when rulers and people follow God's laws. It contrasts past piety with modern leadership in England and the United States, laments corruption and neglect of the poor, and urges voters to replace unrighteous rulers. It cites 2 Chronicles and Asa to support divine blessing for faithful governance.
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Ours
England
United States of America
Church of God
Christ
God
Azariah
Asa
Judah
Supreme Court
Mo F. Foarp
Tial Cary
Unio
A Good Reason Senator Brice and His Finances Exposed
The Democratic U S Senator Calvin Brice, representing Havemegh, is accused of vast spending including 50 000 for dinners and social events and 10 000 for a fashion director. The piece claims he supports relatives and uses money power to influence Washington.
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Calvin Brice
Havemegh
Washington
Cial
Cratic U
Nai
House of Lords
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F. J. Cheney & CO
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F. J. Cheney
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Whoicaa
O. Hall
Maalizine
W. HH
R. S. Tucker & CO
Raleigh, N. C
Progressive Farmer
Curgituck Court House
N. C
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