The Wild Horse Question in Geography and Lore
A survey of wild horses in the Americas and other regions discusses their origins as descendants of domesticated stock. It notes Australian and colonial efforts to curb or utilize feral horses, stampedes described in travels, and debates among naturalists about an aboriginal wild horse. The piece cites Powell on taming, Murray’s travels, and needs for restraint to prevent civilization’s decline.
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New South Wales
Powell
Southwastera
Murray
North America
Colorado
Pampas
Ne Patagods
Western Hemisphere
J. H. Steel
Central Asia
Gosner
Wse
New York City
de Witt
Wilhite
Ohio
Rhode Island
Idaho
Pia
New Jersey
Chicago Exposition
Oberlin Smith
Smith
Fiat
Kia
Down South
Philadelphia Press
News and Courier
Hera
Virginia
North Carolina
Florence
South Carolina
Georgia
Cro Weill
Tobn Pryor
John
the Honge
Jobn
Auba
Womin
America
Chile
William
New York
Teachers Association Letters Emphasize Washington Birthday Plans
The correspondence urges county teachers to convene soon, attend events on February 22, and discuss desks and monthly reports. It advocates strong participation, notes weather and attendance issues since Christmas, and instructs on filling teacher payroll and school district blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers’ Association
War of 1812 causes and early opinions in school letters
Readable excerpts show answers to a 1892 question about the causes of the War of 1812, including British impressment of American seamen, interference with vessels, and accords with French hostilities. The letters reveal Madison as president and compare opposing views, with mentions of Cadets and teachers in South Carolina.
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Great Britain
Enstor
France
Napoleon
England
United States
Cley
Wuld
James Madison
Mane Callahan
Josig Srearnay
Friendship School
Adversity and War Reflections From the South
The piece laments money market strain and farm hardship affecting railroads and fertilizer purchases. It recalls Civil War scenes, the toll on families, and the moral question of war’s human cost versus business concerns. The author urges empathy, warns against exploiting patriotism, and critiques wealth and adversity.
Concluded Without Ceremony by a witty courtroom note
A Chicago Press tale recounts Hon. B. Lawless, a long winded former Louie Villa bar member from Glasgow, Ky. Judge Ballard asked his brother Jack to stop him and a humorous note froze the orator mid speech. A mother details a sick daughter and praises Pierce's Pellets for quick relief.
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B. Lawless
Glaskow
Chicago Press
Ballad
United States
Ube
Pierce
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Squire
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Missouri
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Minden
Tle Missouri
Tima
Vane
Hiram
Hill Bros
Florida
Wheeler
Boles
DeWitt
Basle
Switzerland
Cubs
Tenty
Wilhita
B. Chirch
Buros
Mich
W. A. Chapman
Masonic Temple
Merase Energy
Fidelity
Tnsure
JAS. P. Gossett & Cow
Anderson
Spe
Peoples & Burries
Peoples & Burriss
Lizzie Williams
W. Brown & Sons
Yours Truly
LE. W. Brown
Song
War ‘Dlaw
Andereon
Grace Gilmer
Prefertons
Tan
Wardlaw
Esop
Misa Nettin
Cross Roads
Piercetown, & C
Beuroy
Eprron
Miss Anna Grubbs
Manse WarpLaw
Ila
Hall
Dlag
F. J. Chpney & CO
Toledo
Chicago
Ulster
H. E. Harvay
Winaton
N.C
Olll
Éayr
Columbia State
Wilhita gAwalhite
Aeal
Hoya
Ura
Lance Plunkett
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