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Valley Spirit, August 30, 1865, p. 1, c. 7: "An Eastern Drug."
Bayard Taylor recounts his experiences under the influence of hashish, a narcotic he experimented with while traveling through
Arabia.
Valley Spirit, February 14, 1866, p. 3, c. 2
The letter offers high praise for the Fannettsburg Lyceum, which "Delt" contends is an excellent institution because it provides
members of the community with an "intellectual stimulus" and an opportunity "for self-improvement."
Valley Spirit, January 23, 1867, p. 3, c. 2: "Communication."
Denouncing the appearance of street performing magicians in Chambersburg as a sign of the town's moral decay, the author
of the letter castigates parents who permit their children to attend such shows.
Valley Spirit, February 13, 1867, p. 3, c. 3: "The New Comedy."
The article offers a mixed review of a play recently performed in Chambersburg. One scene in the play involved a white man
dressed in drag as a black woman.
Valley Spirit, February 27, 1867, p. 3, c. 2: "Our Very Illiterate Criticism."
Contains the latest in an on-going series of exchanges over the merits of "The New Comedy," a play peformed in Chambersburg
several weeks earlier.
Valley Spirit, April 24, 1867, p. 3, c. 2: "Local and Personal--Sunday Loungers."
"H." reproaches local youth for their "disgusting habit" of "loafing" on the town's street corners while "expressing their
crude and ill-founded opinions of their superiors."
Valley Spirit, November 27, 1867, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--Chambersburg Building Association."
Relates that the Chambersburg Building Association was organized and its officers elected at the Nov. 20th meeting.
Franklin Repository, July 19, 1865, p. 2, c. 6: "Does It Pay?"
Armed with recent figures to substantiate his claims, "Justice" argues that intemperance costs the county not only in social
terms but in economic terms as well. According to his logic, last year Franklin county taxpayers spent $7,826 to remedy the
problems caused by hard drink.
Valley Spirit, December 20, 1865, p. 2, c. 5: "Temperance Meeting."
Recounts the proceedings at the Dec. 7th temperance meeting in Mercersburg, which was held to discuss "the great and growing
evils of intemperance and its concomitant vices" that are affecting the community. The group passed several resolutions before
it adjourned.
Valley Spirit, May 15, 1867, p. 1, c. 1: "The Slaughter of the Unborn."
Noting that the number of abortions has increased in recent years to the point that "it may be said to be common," the editors
label the women who undergo the operation as "selfless and cowardly" and castigates the doctors who perform the procedure.
Valley Spirit, November 8, 1865, p. 3, c. 2: "Local and Personal--A Swindle."
Relates that a swindler by the name of Patterson is collecting money in Lancaster county under the pretense that the donations
are to be used to aid the poor in Franklin county. A $50 reward is offered for Mr. Patterson's arrest.
Valley Spirit, January 17, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--A New Swindling Dodge."
Reports on the appearance of a swindler in Chambersburg; the man arrived in town on Saturday Jan. 13th and proceeded to victimize
"quite a number of verdant people."
Valley Spirit, January 31, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--Grand Swindle."
The article warns readers that "a set of unprincipled scoundrels," posing as Bounty and Pension agents, are currently running
a scam in several parts of the country, including Pennsylvania.
Valley Spirit, September 26, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal-Infanticide."
Reports on a case of infanticide that occurred in the Wolffstown section of Chambersburg.
Valley Spirit, December 12, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal-Humbug."
Provides an account of a con man who, according to the article, managed to swindle approximately $1000 from the residents
of Chambersburg.
Valley Spirit, February 6, 1867, p. 3, c. 2: "Local and Personal--New Counterfeits."
Reports that new counterfeit notes have surfaced in the Chambersburg area.
Valley Spirit, February 13, 1867, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--A Scamp Come To Grief."
The article relates the story of a con artist who was forced to flee from Chambersburg after residents figured out his scam.
Valley Spirit, February 13, 1867, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--Swindling By Mail."
Relates the details surrounding a fraud currently being perpetrated; it is the latest in a series of schemes that has involved
the mail.
Franklin Repository, June 28, 1865, p. 3, c. 1: "Local Items--Changes In The School Law."
The piece reports that several legislative changes pertaining to the state's schools were enacted during the last session
of the Assembly.
Valley Spirit, October 4, 1865, p. 1, c. 5: "The Rising Generation."
Offers statistics concerning the proliferation of schools in the United States, and provides context for the increase by
comparing the numbers to the rate of school attendance in Russia, Scotland, Wales, and England.
Valley Spirit, October 11, 1865, p. 1, c. 3: "Agricultural College."
Contains a report on the proceedings at the meeting of the Electors and Trustees of the Agricultural College of Pennsylvania,
which convened in Centre county on Sept. 6th. The board passed a series of resolutions related to the school's mandate --
to educate the "industrious classes."
Valley Spirit, November 22, 1865, p. 2, c. 3: "Normal School."
Calls for the establishment of a school in Franklin county, as mandated by the General Assembly in 1857; the act groups Adams,
Cumberland, Franklin, Fulton, Bedford, Huntingdon, and Blair counties into the 7th Normal School District.
Valley Spirit, December 6, 1865, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--Compensation of School Teachers."
Informs readers that inflation has reduced the salaries of working people to a pittance, particularly teachers who make barely
enough to survive.
Valley Spirit, December 20, 1865, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--The Normal School."
Declares that the meeting of the Normal School Board reflects the depth of the town's cultural and learning institutions,
which have rebounded remarkably since Chambersburg's near destruction in 1864.
Valley Spirit, January 17, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--Normal School."
Provides an overview of the proceedings at the 7th Normal School District Convention, held on Jan. 10th.
Franklin Repository, February 7, 1866, p. 2, c. 7: "The Normal School."
Touting the financial benefits as sufficient justification alone, the author of the letter urges local residents to rally
behind the efforts to establish a Normal School in Chambersburg.
Franklin Repository, February 14, 1866, p. 2, c. 6: "The Normal School."
The letter-writer argues in favor of the establishment of the normal school, averring that the institution would greatly
enhance the level of instruction in the district.
Franklin Repository, May 9, 1866, p. 2, c. 4: "The Normal School."
The authors of the letter urge residents to consider the establishment of the Normal School as a sound investment that will
spur the local economy.
Franklin Repository, May 9, 1866, p. 2, c. 5: "The Normal School."
A copy of the resolution unanimously adopted by the School Directors at their late Convention. The resolution casts the Directors'
support behind the efforts to secure the location of the Normal School within Franklin county's limits.
Valley Spirit, September 5, 1866, p. 3, c. 1: "Local and Personal--A Uniform Series of School Books."
Lists the books used by the Franklin county schools.
Valley Spirit, March 27, 1867, p. 3, c. 2: "Local and Personal--The Agricultural College."
Contains a summary of the Agricultural College of Pennsylvania trustees' meeting of March 13th.
Valley Spirit, September 11, 1867, p. 1, c. 5: "Our Public Schools."
Contains a copy of a report on the schools in the district, furnished by P. M. Shoemaker, Superintendent of Common Schools
for Franklin county.
