Advice is given on a variety of subjects from self-esteem to education. Beyard Taylor's impressions of the Arctic region. The Perils of Ballooning over the water.
Several people discuss the joy of ridding in a balloon over water.
The importance of choosing a good location for a new settlement. Am editorial about old habits. Untitled article in which new election results are posted. An overview of the free state platform. Investigation of a Leavenworth homicide begins.