Story of the New Simplified Spelling Reform
Prof. A B Noble presents a detailed history of spelling reform, arguing current English spelling is inconsistent and illogical. He traces origins from Johnson and Webster, cites scholarly support in the US and UK, and notes the Simplified Spelling Board’s 300 word list and Roosevelt's stance as momentum for change.
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Roosevelt
Samuel Johnson
Shakespeare
Johnson
Brander Matthews
Oratour
Horrour
Errour
Noah Webster
Dr. Johnson
England
United States
London Times
Chaucer
Spenser
Milton
Steele
Scott
Macaulay
Phaenomenon
Harry Thurston Peck
Europe
American Philological Society
British Philological Association
Modern Language Association of the
Simplified Spelling Board
Joint Philological Societies
Francis A. March
Lafayette College
W. D. Whitney
Yale
F. J. Child
Harvard
Haldeman
University of Pennsylvania
Wm. T. Harris
Commissioner of
Education
F. A. P. Barnard
Columbia College
Thos. R. Price
J. M. Garnett
University of Virginia
Melville Dewey
University of the State of New York
Chas. P. G. Scott
F. Max Muler
A. H. Sayce
W. W. Skeat
Henry Sweet
Richard Morris
J. A. H. Murry
Department of
National Educational Association
Lounsbury
Skeat
Aera
Landlord Wins Suit to Oust Mrs Stahlman from Murrie Hotel
Mrs. Jane Stahlman of Nevada refused to vacate the Murrie Hotel after it was rented to G W Kramer, former Arlington hotel landlord. Craddick, agent, sued for possession. Mayor Allen ordered eviction. Stahlman left, Kramer took immediate possession and opened to travelers. Kramer praised as a good landlord and predicts strong patronage in Ames.
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Jane Stahlman
Nevada
Murrie
G. W. Kramer
Arlington
Kramer
Crowell
Murrie Craddick
Stahlman
Hoel Murrie
Craddick
Allen
Ames
G. W
Cigar Store Closed After Sheriff Action
The W. T. McMullen cigar store and ice cream parlor on Main Street shut its doors after Sheriff Ricketts of Nevada issued an order to the local constable. The business, once semi prosperous, carried debt likely exceeding its value and will likely be investigated for assets and liabilities with a receiver possible. Mr McMullen relocated from Pendleton and made costly changes, including a $1000 soda fountain purchase, contributing to the collapse. the Ames Savings Bank and Union National Bank are the heaviest creditors.
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W. T. McMullen
Ricketts
Nevada
Childs
Main Street
McMullen
Ames
Pendleton
Oregon
F. W. Righmy
Canon City
Colorado
Ames Savings Bank
Union National Bank
Methodist Minister Advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Reverend James A. Lewis of Milaca Minnesota testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has served his family well for seven years, especially for croup and whooping cough. Sold by Judisch Bros. in his community.
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James A. Lewis
Milaca
Mion
M. E Church
Judisch Bros
Vanderbilt Cup autos in Ames attract curious crowds
An express car stood in the Ames yards all day last Saturday carrying Barney Oldfield’s racing automobiles en route to the Vanderbilt Cup Theatrical Company. The car, painted in many hues, drew many passengers who tried to pry doors open but were barred. Four machines valued from ten to thirty thousand dollars each were said to be the identical cars that Barney used to win the Vanderbilt Cup.
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Ames Yards
Barney Oldfield
Vanderbilt Cup Thatrical
Barney
Cole's Original Hot Blast Stove Promises Clean Heat
An ad touts Cole's Hot Blast as the cleanest stove, avoiding ash pan joints and air leaks. It claims no ash spill when feeding coal, smoke proof doors, and efficient, lasting base heat that saves fuel all winter.
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Cole
Iliar
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