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... living persons . The difficulty of procuring information of the character indicated , just at the time when it is wanted , suggested to those connected with publications of The Evening News Association the desirability of the ...
... living persons . The difficulty of procuring information of the character indicated , just at the time when it is wanted , suggested to those connected with publications of The Evening News Association the desirability of the ...
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... bank charters , and in lieu of special charters the general banking law was passed , under which the brood of " wild cat " banks , so well remembered by the few now living who were then residents of the State 50 MEN OF PROGRESS .
... bank charters , and in lieu of special charters the general banking law was passed , under which the brood of " wild cat " banks , so well remembered by the few now living who were then residents of the State 50 MEN OF PROGRESS .
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few now living who were then residents of the State , came into existence . Within a year and a half from sixty to seventy banks had been organized in the State . The col- lapse of the system was as sudden as its rise , carrying with it ...
few now living who were then residents of the State , came into existence . Within a year and a half from sixty to seventy banks had been organized in the State . The col- lapse of the system was as sudden as its rise , carrying with it ...
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... living who had reached adult life before there was a single rail laid on the continent . But it is not within the prov- ince to dwell upon the wonderful or marvel- The electric light has flashed upon the world , and maybe the next ...
... living who had reached adult life before there was a single rail laid on the continent . But it is not within the prov- ince to dwell upon the wonderful or marvel- The electric light has flashed upon the world , and maybe the next ...
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... Living- ston county , Michigan , June 13 , 1862. His father was a farmer and the boy , as soon as he was able to work , helped in the work- ing of the farm and assisted his mother at her churning . He attended the district schools ...
... Living- ston county , Michigan , June 13 , 1862. His father was a farmer and the boy , as soon as he was able to work , helped in the work- ing of the farm and assisted his mother at her churning . He attended the district schools ...
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Page 30 - The proceeds from the sales of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to the state for educational purposes, and the proceeds of all lands or other property given by individuals or appropriated by the state for like purposes, shall be and remain a perpetual fund, the interest and income of which, together with the rents of all such lands as may remain unsold, shall be inviolably appropriated and annually applied to the specific objects of the original gift, grant...
Page 46 - And, for extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, which form the basis whereon these republics, their laws and constitutions are erected ; to fix and establish those principles as the basis of all laws, constitutions, and governments, which forever hereafter shall be formed in the said territory...
Page 13 - After six years the legislature may provide by law for the organization of a supreme court with the jurisdiction and powers prescribed in this constitution, to consist of one chief justice and three associate justices, to be chosen by the electors of the state.
Page 21 - Or from foul treason's savage grasp to wrench the murderous blade, And in the face of foreign foes its fragments to parade. Six hundred thousand loyal men and true have gone before: We are coming, Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more!
Page 46 - It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as articles of compact between the original states and the people and states in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent, to wit: ARTICLE I.
Page 44 - All specific State taxes, except those received from the mining companies of the Upper Peninsula, shall be applied in paying the interest upon the primary school, University and other educational funds...
Page 24 - Regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, " of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.
Page 48 - No money shall be appropriated or drawn from the treasury for the benefit of any sect or religious society, theological or religious seminary ; nor shall property belonging to the state be appropriated for any such purposes.
Page 30 - That sections numbered sixteen and thirty-six in every township of public lands in said State, and where either of said sections, or any part thereof, has been sold or otherwise disposed of, other lands, equivalent thereto, and as contiguous as may be, shall be granted to said State for the use of schools.
Page 39 - The design of the institution, in fulfillment of the injunction of the constitution, is to afford thorough instruction in agriculture and the natural sciences connected therewith. To effect that object most completely the institution shall combine physical with intellectual education and shall be a high seminary of learning in which the graduate of the common school can commence, pursue, and finish a course of study terminating in thorough theoretic and practical instruction in those sciences and...