The Colored Colony in Kansas Described in Nineteenth Century Revelations
A critical letter from Lemans Iowa to Nicodemus Kansas details the Nicodemus colony on the North Solomon River. It portrays harsh living conditions with squalid huts, hunger, and a lack of resources, and criticizes a parson for misusing aid. it also notes a prairie dog town-like appearance and the need for support to prevent famine among 300 to 400 residents.
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Lemans
Iowa
Graham Counoty
Kansas
Nicodemus
Solomon River
Graham County
Southland
Sam
Wasuineros
Census Bureau
England
The Foolish Secret Ends in Honest Love
Isabel Ashley confronts jealousy as she discovers Gerald Whitney hides a secret sister. Misunderstanding fuses with doubt until Gerald reveals Amelia, his estranged sister, whose disgrace could ruin them both. They abandon secrets and choose trust and app rsolute honesty in their marriage.
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Gerald
Isabel Ashley Eaid
Gerald Whitney
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Isabel Ashley
Isabel Whitney
Isabel
Ried
Theis
Ernel Gerald
Lea
Del
Amelia
Stranded Vessel Rumor Spotted High in Sierra Nevada
California reports a timber fragment resembling a Chinese junk found high in the Sierra Nevada between Mineral King and King's River headwaters. Copper fastenings and camphor scent noted with possible human bones and fossil shells nearby suggesting an ancient inland sea and a claimed Chinese origin theory.
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California
Sierra Nevada
Mineral King
King’s River
China
Tulare
Samaritan Rites Persist in Nablus Area Despite Loss of Temple
In Nablus, now home to about 140 Samaritan descendants, ancient practices endure. A Methodist correspondent observed Passover rites performed as Moses prescribed with a high priest and elders, seven blemishless rams examined, and the blood ritual marking doorposts as sunset nears.
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Nablus
Shechem
Jacob
Moses
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Austin
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Geo. M. Mathes
Geo. W.graham
Raleigh
N. C
Preston Roan
Winston
EB. Mast, Eugene E. Gray
Attorneys At Law
Winston, N.C
Forsyth
Counties
of Claims and
Settlement of Estates
Robt. I. Jones
Thompson's
Martin Grogan
General Merchandise
I. W. Duream
Winston, N. C
Beck & Moore
Barrow & Beck
DES Ne Gs
Carnusa
Pirates
W. T. Vogler
J.eweler
Puinstow
Hain Street
Merchant's Hotel
Robert D. Johnston
B. F. Cuos- Raxb's
UF Staims
Jas. A. Gray
Fire Insurance
United States
Mae
Gaston
New -Berne, N.C
R. Street & Son Proprietors
Wiinston, N.C
Henry S. Foy
G.T. Foust
JST
Hamburg
Aso
Mt of Iy
Weaver
Cinfectioneries
Malta
Winston Male Academy
Winston, N. C. Rasaical
Winscom
Ad- J.A. Monroe
A. M
Winston Female School
Winston, N
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Priscila
I. Martin
Bice
Keepa
Hoe Ie Tiewlare
Davis
Nce of Ancient Rites
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