Rural schools and the reform of agricultural education
A 1019 discussion on rural education argues reform is needed as rural schools and teachers shift from old methods. It highlights the mismatch between farm life and city schooling, urging practical training, better structures, and deeper integration of rural realities to foster citizenship and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mepgrhailoe
Beauty
Atilon
Eunsolidarid School
Aducaaiticiener
Whak
of Hauentien
Fural
Wentury
United States
Hein
Sabe
Rita
Bob
Woodrow Wilson Birthday Celebration Recalled In Turbulent Times
A fragmented obituary style piece recalls Woodrow Wilson's birth and early life with notes of a turbulent family history. It references his parents Phoebe and Joseph Wilson and hints at his schooling, Princeton years, and initial career path leading toward law, framed as a local remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuarten
Treeph Hoewes Wilson
Fees
Woodrow
Thoreas Woodrow Wilson
Pero
Rentytarias
Tommy Wilton
August
Sentn
Marth Carsiine
Tommy Wilson
Princeton
Las Tinivareur
Mees
Phoebe W. Wel Vom
Atleet
Louise Axson
Savannah
Margaret
Jessie Woodrow
Eleanor Randolph
Nell
White House
Woodrow Wilson
Tommy
Tom
Thomas Woodrow
Thomas W
T. W Wilson
Bryn Mawr College
Wesleyan University
Esme
George Washington
A.B
J Bae
Wilson
New Jersey
Erect Wilson
United States
Own Your Water Works Says Morgan G Bulkeley
Morgan G Bulkeley former U S Senator and Hartford business figure advocates municipal ownership of water works. He argues Hartford’s system is well managed and that public ownership protects citizens from private profit, citing Bridgeport’s profitier private water charges and urging public control of water gas electricity and street car services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Morgan G. Bulkley
United States
Connecticut
Hartford
Bulkeley
H. W. Stevens
Hartford National Bank
Dwight
Henney
Bridgeport
Public hearing on police ordinances sparks political machine fear
The article warns of a Democratic and Republican coalition advancing police ordinances to create patronage and a large political machine. It claims discharges and new hires, expansion of the force, and potential police commissioner appointments to favor politicians. It adds remarks on misused funds and election-day rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Common Council
Wilson
Pasteur Birth Anniversary Celebrated Amidst Gatherings
A historic anniversary marks fifty years since the birth of Louis Pasteur as nations honor his scientific legacy. The Pasteur fund received $11,008 from John D. Rockefeller while prayers and speeches recall his breakthroughs in fermentation, rabies treatment, and immunology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Pasteur Fund
Pasteur
Napoleon
Dole
Homse
Louis Pasteur
Ecole Normals
Jecker
Fitz
Pasteur Institute For
Paris
New York
Ufe
Tia
Lost ages and legends of John the Apostle
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls John the Apostle as a steadfast disciple at the crucifixion, later near Jerusalem and Ephesus, banished to Patmos where he received the Apocalypse, and dying at a great age in Ephesus around year 100. The poem lines humorously refuse a tie and craft a long list of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Jesu
Mary
John
Jerusalem
Ephesus
Patmos
On Second Thought by Jay E House
Social column humor piece notes human foibles from advice to pie jokes and odd habits. It riffs on distraction doubt diet manners and trivial quirks with playful asides about Watterson hair styles and chewing habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay E. House
Seaview Lodge Elects Officers for Upcoming Installations
Fraternity Seaview Lodge N J elected officers to be installed next month. Names include Grace Green as Warden Mamie Elynn as vice warden W H Proudman as chaplain Marcus L Reynolds as recording secretary and trustee Charles M Williams as representative to the grand lodge. Meeting place change noted Morris Court and Masonic Temple will host future sessions. Hartford reports Francia Chambers dies at home after long illness born May 7 1828 in Wethersfield lived in Berlin Bridgeport Hartford career in law spanning decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaview Lodge
Grace Green
Mamie Elynn
8. W. Proudman
Marcus L. Reynolds
Red
Charles Williams
M. M. Isbell
Johanna Flynn
Guardian
Harry Smith
Emma Schumm
Grand Lodge
Charles M. Williams
Morris Court
Order of Amaranth
Masonic Temple
Hartford
Francia Charbers
Lani
Hartford County
Wethersfeld
Berlin
Bridgeport
Igning
Asylum Hill
Saxon murder trial costs state two thousand seven hundred
Hartford reports the Saxon murder trial cost the state about 2700 with attorney fees totaling 743 for William Egan and 370 for defense, plus 590 for the state and around 500 for jury service. Over 100 paid to witnesses. The long itemized bill reflects a capital case with extensive court expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Superior Court
Louis Saxon
William BE. Egan
Saxon
Vincent Renamed to Taxing Board in City Politics
Samuel E. Vincent, Bull Moose candidate for Congress, is reappointed to the Board of Apportionment and Taxation by Mayor Wilson. The board now reflects party lines with 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans, and 6 Progressives, a split once unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Vincent
Wilson
Vincent
Progressive
Democrata
B H S Graduates At Merry Dinner
Alumni of Bridgeport High School enjoyed the second annual banquet and reunion at the Stratfield with more than 150 graduates present. Ex Mayor E T Buckingham welcomed guests. speakers included Mrs J Orton, Mrs Fannie Horton, Frank Bunell, Aaron Wittstein, Rev John Deyo, and Prof Henry Simonds. The evening closed with Auld Lang Syne and plans for an Alumni Record. An advertisement for Jeys Honey and Tar Co. followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport High School Alumni Association
Stratfield
E. T. Buckingham
J. Hirton
Orton
Oider
Fannie Middlebrook Horton
Danbury
Frank ‘Bun~nell
Norwich
Aaron Wittetein
Christmas Guests Flood Town With Holiday Cheer
New Town residents Mrs Patrick Lyons host Christmas guests including Mr and Mrs John F Brown and Mr and Mrs John Finnel and their son from Bridgeport. Bridgeport visitors Miss Klele Moore and Miss Julia B Duncombe spend holidays with their families. Storrs College student Horace Smith enjoys the season with his parents in town. Principal L M Johnson vacations in Easthampton Mass. Snowstorm Monday night brings festive spirit and special church services at Trinity and St Rose's.
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John F. Brown
John Finnel
Bridgeport
Patrick Lyons
Klele Moore
Haseen
A. C. Moore
Benjamin Smith
Yele
Horace Smith
Storrs College
Robert D. Smith
Nthe
Michael Blake
Helen Houlihan
St. Elizabeth’s College
Convent Station
N. la
Julia B. Duncombe
Carlton Smith
New York City
Henry D. Smith
Grand Central
L. M. Johnson
High Schoots
Easthampton
Mass
Eva Sanford
Sadie Caldwell
Stephen Sanford
Redding
S. Ernest Sanford
Trinty
St. Rose's
Marguerite Beecher
Ingleside School
New Milford
Mra
Wm. J. Beecher
Martin Roach
John Roach
The Secret Terror of the Working Man
The haunting fear of sickness and helplessness is described as the secret error of the working man. Health is his capital as kidney diseases sap strength and earning capacity. Foley Kidney Pills are said to restore health by healing the disease and are advertised as the best medicine for kidney and bladder troubles in a yellow genuine-packaged form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Fletcher
Foley
Brill
Stratford Avenue
Sixth Strests
Holiday Store Reopens As Gift Room Vanishes
The D. M. Read Co immediately shifts from holiday display to practical service. The Gift Room vanished mysteriously while the Reading Room awakens visitors. Stocks are being rearranged and shoppers seek special values this week as bar gains flash and vanish.
Leather Goods and Accessories in Fine Morroco and Leather
Leather purses and small bags offered in black brown and red Morroco including pin seal Walrus and silver gun metal finishes. Prices range around 2.00 to 3.50 with items such as table mesh purses chatelaine articles vanity cases tablets vin iagrettes belt clasps buckles barrettes and decorative pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Walrus
Clocks on Sale at Fairfield Agents in Diverse Styles
A brisk catalog note showcases desk and shelf clocks including mahogany and Parian ivory pieces with brass trims. The ad highlights a generous discount on an attractive, varied group from Fairfield Agents, inviting shoppers to browse the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Agentrants
Great Sale at Cut Prices for New Year Gifts
Tomorrow Saturday at We-Lot Boys Dollar Sweaters Oxford 9o-Boxes Whiting Paper and assorted articles. Dolls, ties, books, teddy bears, and kids items offered at half price. Large selection of gift items including handkerchiefs, dolls, and novelty toys. Ends with holiday roses and gift wrapping options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Dollis
Darwin era changes views on human origin and voyage
The article discusses Charles Darwin and the Beagle voyage, noting how data gathered during the expedition transformed scientific concepts of human origin. It highlights Darwin as observer of nature, evolving from a youthful traveler to a patient investigator whose work underpinned key theories later published as The Origin of Species and The Descent of Man. It also mentions St Louis reports on Darwin’s influence and the impact of his findings on evolution theories.
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Srica
Cambridge
Sen
Beagle
Darwin
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