Oral reading as a lost art and its neglect in schools
The piece laments neglect of oral reading in schools and urges stronger emphasis. It argues fathers and mothers were better readers, calls for four daily recitations, and warns that teachers mishandle reading by overemphasizing mechanics and punctuation over expressive delivery. It stresses training in tone, emphasis, and understanding to become true readers and effective speakers.
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Wendell Phillips
Truik
Tiutu
North Pole
Athens
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Gray
Mary
Jell-O and Battleship Illinois Highlight New Orleans Dock
Jell-O flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry appeal to families at grocers. The Illinois rests in a floating dry dock at New Orleans, the largest vessel ever docked there. It displaces 12,009 tons, while the dock accommodates 18,000 tons.
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Illinois
New Orleans
Electric Bitters Aimed At Nervous and Female Ailments
The ad promotes Electric Bitters to relieve nervous trouble loss of appetite backache and kidney weakness in women with claims of many satisfied users. It notes monetary price of 50 cents and a guarantee of satisfaction by W H McKee. It also mentions agitation in Baltimore and Denver to bury electric trolley feed wires.
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W. H. McKee
Baltimore
Denver
Seese bill would fund state Normal schools at Ohio and Miami
The Seese bill plans state normal schools at Ohio and Miami universities, funded by a levy of one thirtieth for support and sharing funds between Ohio University and Miami University. It also proposes a commission to study future additions and how other institutions can better train teachers. The bill aims to aid the State university while addressing opposition and preserving all colleges.
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Obie
Miami Universites
Pansal
Wlucato
Ohio University
Miami University
Ohio
Ohio State University
Inu
State Lg
State University
Ohio State Journal
Nerve Pills Promoted By Athens Citizens Hailed
Daily columns report how Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills aid nerve force with numerous testimonials from Athens residents including Mrs R Bean of Lancaster St Athens Ohio who says her nerves sleep and dizziness have improved after use. Also mentions ostrich Oliver W at Saratoga Florida trained to harness at ten feet tall over 300 pounds and capable of a 2 02 mile pace comparing to Crescens and The Abbot.
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Athens
A. W. Chase
R. Bean
Lancaster St
Athena
Ohio
Sayase
Henderson's
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
Bee Smeedede
Satie
Daew Secine Gaswatee
Oliver W
Saratoga
Florida
Crescens
Abbot
Clever Girl Miss L Tagkes Captivates London Theater
The cleverest child of recent years, Miss L Tagkes, rose to fame after appearing at a London theater about four years ago. She performed her role with notable talent and has just celebrated her twelfth birthday.
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L. Tagkes
London
Financiers Luck How 4 Newspaper Article Changed His Fortune
A Cleveland banker, Charles H. Bradley of State Investment Co., recalls a past health scare and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his vitality. The tale links his recovery to treatment amid a broader ad-filled feature on cures and products, including Krange Cold Cure and a canal project note.
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Charles H. Bradley
The
State Investment Co
American Trust Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Jin
Strang
Mme
Warre
Willittas
Williams
Addroiaing
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
The Children’s Friend and Perry Davis Painkiller
The piece argues against substitutes for Perry Davis Painkiller praised for six decades for relieving childhood troubles from sprains to stomachaches. It notes other preparations exist but asserts Painkiller’s certainty. The article also mentions 3,516 immigrants refused admission to the United States last year.
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Perry Davis
United States
When Laura Goes to Play with Lulubel
A whimsical verse about Laura playing with Lulubel and Lelubel, describing outfits, games, and a pretend tea with dolls and friends. It portrays Nancy, Clarice, and Tatele in a playful nursery setting, highlighting fashion, meals, and social play themes.
Description of Aliss Jenny Washington by Pulp Vickers
In 1774 Jenny Washington niece of Aliss Jenny Washington is described as a personable seventeen year old in Nouiniall Virginia. She is neat in dress of agreeable size and well proportioned with easy winning behavior, affable when spoken to yet not forward. She plays Harpal chord and Splech musick, sings with a full voice and good ear, though Virginia girls neglect vocal training and rely on scraping keys.
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Jenny Washington
Vickers Iithian
Nouiniall
Virginia
Washington
Aliss
Miss Washington
Pest in Holland peat beds and household stove use
The article describes two types of Dutch peat. Low beds yield waterlogged peat spread and dried as turf for market and heating. Hard peat, cut for fuel, provides stove heat in homes including tea stoves with a glowing coal and kettle swing, burning cleanly with little odor.
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Holland
Actress attack ends in severed head on voyage
In Vancouver H. C. on Feb 25 a rasor attack by Lulu Watts a Nome actress felled Jack Kirk and severed his head from his body aboard the steamer City of Seattle as the vessel brought the crime to port.
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Beed
Vancouver
H. C
Seattle
Lulu Watts
Jack Kirk
Name Twice Made Famous Marks Imitators in Ad Patents
An Athens ad warns against counterfeit Dr A W Chase preparations. It notes the Chase name and portrait on boxes authenticate the original Nerve Pills that claim to aid nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness. It urges buyers to seek genuine Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and retailer C S Henderson Athens.
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Chase
Chass
Lr. A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
A. W. Chase
W. Chase
Jaitley
W. So
Cheap to California Burlingtons Low One Way Rates
Burlington Route offers March and April rail fares from St Louis 8300 to California terminals via Denver and Salt Lake City with tours to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Daily two coast trains operate with through tourist sleepers and free chair cars. Departures include Wednesday and Friday nights from St Louis and Chicago. Reserved seating available as best option for trip in daylight scenery.
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Burlington
St. Louis
Chicago
California
Denver
Chatr Cara
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