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Title: Colored American - April 18, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer explains a form of gambling called "policy gambling" (a type of lottery) to his readers. He warns them of the risks and shame involved in this type of vice.
Description of file(s): two scanned newspaper pages (three columns)
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Title: Colored American - February 23, 1839
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer cautions his readers against the evils of gambling, especially the practice of buying lottery tickets with hard-earned pay.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - February 3, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer cautions his readers about the addiction potential and immorality of gambling. He advises parents to warn their children of the dire consequences of getting involved with this type of vice.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - November 11, 1837
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer cautions against the evils and dire consequences of gambling. He urges his readers to refrain from any form of gambling and ensure that their children do the same.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Colored American - October 31, 1840
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer warns his readers against the moral and financial perils of playing the lottery.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column
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Title: Colored American - September 29, 1838
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Colored American (1837 - 1842)
The writer encourages his readers to avoid the vice of gambling.
Description of file(s): one scanned, one columned, newspaper page
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Title: Elevator - December 29, 1865
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Elevator (1865 - 18??)
Brief note of alarm noting the increase in gambling in social establishments.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column