Title: Colored American - November 17, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer urges his readers to investigate the silk producing industry for possible occupations in this field.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
Title: Voice of the Fugitive - July 30, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
With the introduction of Chevalier Claussen's new cotton processing for flax, the writer sees an opportunity for northern free labor (in terms of agricultural endeavors) to compete with southern cotton growers and finally put an end to the system of slavery.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the agricultural value of growing flax and hemp, two crops that do well in Canadian soil.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page