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conservative counterpoise

Posted on December 25, 2018 by SUMPTER

In an editorial on December 25, 1868 The New-York Times stressed that Christmas was a traditional, family time in a world of great technological change, especially the transportation revolution caused by steam power. The technological innovation led to social change: … Continue reading →

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used furniture

Posted on February 22, 2017 by SUMPTER

According to the February 23, 1867 issue of The New-York Times, even though Washington’s Birthday had been a legal holiday in the state for four years, New York City’s celebration was rather subdued. Customs were slow to change and the … Continue reading →

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benefit increase

Posted on August 8, 2016 by SUMPTER

Reportedly, 150 years ago the United States Congress decided Uncle Sam was going to be more generous with war widows and disabled veterans. From a Seneca County, New York Newspaper in August 1866: EXTRA BOUNTY AND PENSIONS.- Attention is called … Continue reading →

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lest we ignore

Posted on September 30, 2015 by SUMPTER

In a September 1865 sermon advocating negro suffrage Henry Ward Beecher reportedly said that the North could take care of all the freed slaves in the South, “but the so doing would be a violation of the fundamental law of … Continue reading →

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taunts

Posted on July 28, 2015 by SUMPTER

Couldn’t folks have been a little more bipartisan 150 years ago? From a Seneca County, New York newspaper in July 1865: Employment for Soldiers. The Auburn Advertiser days the scarcity of help among the farmers, should induce the returned soldiers … Continue reading →

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Democrats for the disabled

Posted on May 26, 2015 by SUMPTER

The The Grand Review of the Union armies occurred in Washington, D.C. on May 23rd and 24th. The soldiers would keep heading north to their homes and the next stage in their lives. The New-York Times promoted the government employment … Continue reading →

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