The Christian View of Socialism and Private Property
A long defense of private ownership against socialist theories. It traces socialism’s origins to industrial, philosophical, political, and religious upheavals of the 18th to 19th centuries, critiques various socialist schools, argues for private property as natural and essential, and urges lawful reform and Christian principles to resolve social tensions.
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Bebel
Marx
America
Henry George
Sparta
Thomas More
England
Kay
Arkwrights
Ear Wagging Across Species Debated In Folklore Note
The piece claims only long eared animals like rabbits can wag ears while short eared creatures such as weasels cannot. It notes some animals have ear length yet lack the ability, suggesting a debated or whimsical folk explanation rather than scientific fact.
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France
Saint- Simon
Saint-Simon
Fourier
Cabot
Texas
Louis Blanc
Promdhon
Robert Owen
England
America
Germany
Rodbertes
Marz
Adam Smith
Ricardo
Litchfield County
New Milford
Kent
Lassalle
Say
New England
Naide
Marx
Bebel
Bastiat
Engel
Liebnicht
Eny
Laveleye
Abraham
Lot
Tyre
Lenorae Sayce
Theil
Leroy-Beauleu
Karl Marx
Leroy-Beaulieu
Henry George
George
Theowner
Washington Star Quote on Desire and Prophecy
A Washington Star op ed quote suggests thinking of the unwanted kind of future and then prophesying it. The remark highlights a cautious view of negative outlooks shaping outcomes.
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Washington Star
Heating by Alcohol Debated in Lighthearted Exchange
A brief, humorous exchange centers on Mrs Caterby and Mr Caterby discussing heating with alcohol. Uncle Jake is referenced in a casual line about connecting to a surface and range, reflecting a playful household conversation.
Foslich Question Arises Over Coal Incident
Fragmentary report raises a question about a coal incident with unclear dialogue. The text shows garbled speech and unnamed speakers, making it difficult to confirm who was involved or what occurred. Further readable context is needed for a precise card.
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Foslich
Thartrate
Ganges Water Said to Hold Cholera Antiseptic
The Indian Review notes revolting pilgrim customs and bathing partisans while British scientist Hankin claims new evidence shows the Ganges and Jumna waters resist cholera microbes due to an antiseptic substance, prompting questions about its origin and effect.
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Ganz
Indian Review
Ganges
India
B. H. Hankin
Jumna
The Wrist and the Arm Explanation
The article explains the wrist as the elbow joint and describes how forearm muscles control finger movements. It notes that humans and some primates can twist the forearm, aided by the biceps, enabling greater outward rotation. It links this to tool design and states screws turn to the right due to this anatomy.
Reed and Strout at the Portland Bar in Civil War era
Thomas LB Reed served in the Civil War and returned to Portland in 1865 to practice law. A. A. Strout, a leading Portland lawyer, famously inquired about jurors’ health before trials. Reed and Strout were frequent adversaries on major cases yet maintained friendship, often opposing each other. Reed would humorously remark on Strout’s routine before opening statements.
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Reed
Strout
Thomas LB
Portland
A. A. Strout
Brother Strout
Beating Women in Russian Adages Highlight Gender Violence
The Beritn Radical cites traditional sayings to illustrate how Russian culture condones domestic abuse. The piece links aging proverbs to attitudes that normalize beating wives, claiming such views place women in a troubling social role and justify violence as routine discipline.
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Beritn
Russia
Sea Serpent Myth Origin Likely From Real Beasts
The Sea Serpent Myth may have begun in good faith from giant sea creatures in southern seas. Specimens called signe reach 400 to 600 feet, with long beach-washed cables resembling tree trunks. Storms casting these cables into the sea could explain early reports of a sea serpent, per the New York American.
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New York American
Notice to Demonstrator Required for Old English Rack
Advertisement fragment from New York Journal cites a man required for a demonstration pose for an old English rack. The text mentions a short man starting posture and a timid new girl, implying a staged scene with a cook and a young mistress.
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New York Journal
Pearl of Great Price Advice For Young Men
A Providence Journal snippet reflects on choosing a wife with wisdom over haste. It urges careful disposition and long consideration before marriage, contrasting modern opinions with traditional counsel.
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Providence Journal
Conflicting Wisdom Cited in Odd Philadelphia Record Snippet
A fragmented Philadelphia Record quotation recalls a clash between caution and excess. The odd phrasing hints at a satirical item about safety and brewing, with garbled insertions suggesting a larger political or editorial remark from the era.
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Nalare
Francis
Asnisi
Hutter
Leo XII
de Tourville
Science Sociale
United States
Waterbury
Owen
W. H. Mallock
Taft
Voltaire
Europe
Vatican
Carolinal Manning
Jesus Christ
God
Carroll D. Wright
Rome
Sacred River
Phildelphia
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