School Teachers Abroad in the Far East Mission and Modern Africa
A long, rambling piece discusses American schoolmistresses abroad in Spanish era ports, their motives and methods, and the cultural contrasts faced in the Philippines and Malay regions. It critiques provincial propriety, notes dress shifts and colonial life, and argues for compulsory English education and industrial training under American guidance. It highlights attitudes toward native girls, language learning, and the role of missionary and secular aims in colonial schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasile
Far East
New England
United States
Monile
Philippines
Islands
Oman
Sharoh
Malaya
Mammy Retriev es Carriage Horses From Sheridan Camp
A Virginia tale recalls Mammy stealing back the mistress carriage horses from General Philip Sheridan. She bold facedly barged into the Union camp, pleaded her case, and secured the two missing horses with brand new halters, proving loyalty and cunning beyond the battlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Phil Sheridan
General Sheridan
Manassas
Mammy
Sheridan
Chile
Jack
Massadauk
Pizen
Marie Phil Sheridan
Sayal
Marie General
Saya
Washington Post
Not Human Driftwood: Collier's Showmen Speak on Circus Life
Peter Sells describes the work force behind a major show, noting about 300 handlers, bill posters, and drivers who are hardworking, thrifty, and loyal. He recalls wintering in Columbus, Ohio, with trained animals kept active, and mentions a 19th century incident with a dishonest pass thief. The piece emphasizes show people’ s loyalty and craft rather than being mere driftwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier's Weekly
Peter Sells
Adam Foropaugh
Circait
Sians
Io Noah
Calliope Jack
Badger
Mahout
Columbia Bridge
Portland
Oregon
Chicago
Pilkerton
Windy City
West Indies
South America
Columbus
Ohio
Chaina
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Philippine Islands
Mala
Dimity
Jade
Sy Lok
Niles
Druggista
Atlunta
Andérson
Orr-Gray Drug Co
Wilhite & Ilhite
Evanp Pharmacy
Egypt
S.S.S
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Evans
Evans Pharmacy
Frank Johnson & Co
Goodyear
Church Street
F. G
E.a.sacri
A. Gaunntun
J. P. Todd
F. A. Bunmatpar
Chemical Dept
Tennessee
Anderson Phosphate and Oil CO
Anderson, S. C
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Charleston
S. c
Richmond
South
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Virginia Carchins
D. Anderson & Bro
Peoples
Mebraearsz
March
H. G. Johnson & Son
Whitner St
Q. Frank Johnson
co _ I
Anderson
M. L. Willis
Peoples Bank
Orr-Gray & Co
Acme
Acme Paint & Cement CO
F. B. Grayton & Co
Anderson, S, C
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