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Title: Colored American - January 26, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to pursue the opportunities of land available in the West, and to combine the manual labor of cultivating this land with education in order to lead successful, happy lives.
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Title: Elevator - September 1, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
The writer offers a brief review of a Mechanics Fair he attended.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - April 7, 1855
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer comments on a recent lecture regarding the management troubles of the Dawn Institute.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 2, 1857
Speaker or author: Cary, Mary Ann Shadd, 1823-1893
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer discusses recent "begging" efforts made on behalf of the fugitive slaves arriving in Canada. This type of action is not welcomed or desired, yet it seems to persist among well-meaning members of the local churches.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page