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November 13, 1874: Schurz Lecture, Thanksgiving Proclamation, and Why People Didn't Vote


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I’m Spencer Barton, and these are your headlines for: November 13 th , 1874


The outgoing Senator from Missouri, Carl Schurz, gave a thought provoking presentation last week that left many longing for more than they received.


Governor Carpenter makes an official proclamation for Thanksgiving Day.


And later, I make some educated guesses on the lack luster voter turnout from the previous election and make some assumptions as to how the next two years may shape out for the two main parties in our country.


Henry County Heritage Trust


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Annotated Script and Bibliography


Time stamps:

00:24 - Into

00:46- Headlines

01:10 - HCHT Ad

02:08 - The Schurz Lecture

08:56 - A Thanksgiving Proclamation

12:36 - Sponsor: E.L. Pennand Co.

13:40 - News Nuggets

15:18 - Understanding the Issues of Our Day

21:39 - Outro

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