10 May 1894
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
1
A teacher tests students with a history arithmetic question about Washington's birthday and Independence Day. The class identifies February 22 and July 4, but one student adds a mistaken arithmetic twist about months and days, revealing confusion between a date and a duration.
A boy recounts the biblical scene of Moses aiding Zippity linked daughters at the well. An inspector questions the boy about the nature of Moses and chivalry. The tale ends with a quip about clocks striking only when needed for overtime work.
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