Spelling and the New Method Debate at Northwestern
Opinions from readers on spelling education note that 56 percent of Northwestern University freshmen passed simple spelling tests. The piece argues the fault lies more with teaching method than with students, criticizing the so called scientific approach and favoring language as a growth, not factory product.
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Northwestern University
Recan
Clark
Northern University
New York Sun
Decline of Bible Reading Flows Through New England Life
The Boston Herald notes that Bible based oratory wanes as fewer families know Scripture. Factors include Exodus of natives, influx of foreigners, and cheap printing reducing reliance on Bible quotes. The Washington Post adds that Bible familiarity aids literary education and rural life awareness, warning literature becomes barren without such background.
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Boston Herald
New England
Washington Post
Universal Language Idea Sparks Mixed Reactions
In the Educational Science section of the British Association Sir Predenck Bramwell discusses a universal language proposal. He cites England France Germany and the United States adopting Italian for trade and literature, but argues it is impractical and would erase national tongues.
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British Association
Predenck Bramwell
Larunet
England
France
Germany
United States
Bagman
Chicago
Glasgow
Claasen
Athenaeum
Nidriband
Worry and self-control urged to ease domestic strain
A Detroit News-Tribune opinion urges mothers and families to curb anxiety by restraining outward signs of worry. It advises keeping troubles private, avoiding dismal expressions, and replacing gloom with a cheerful, open demeanor to lessen personal and communal stress.
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Saeed
Detroit News-Tribune
Irrigation and Deforestation Debate Echoes Across States
The New York Tribune criticizes rapid deforestation in Washington and nationwide. It contrasts irrigation efforts with timber cutting and forest fires, arguing vast cropland is threatened by aridification. It urges protecting watered land while expanding irrigation to desert regions.
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Washington
United States
National Irrigation Congress
America
New York Tribune
Passing of the Long Clay Pipe From London Life
An old London Chronicle piece reflects on the fading fashion of the long clay pipe once common in provincial towns. It notes a 30 year ago boom for specialized clay pipes and suggests the long clay's decline ties to its unwieldy nature for walking or writing.
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Fleet Street
London
London Chronicle
Inhabited Bridge of Kuang-Tang Holds Market and Devils
An unusual bridge at Hau-Chau Fu in Kuang-Tang houses a thriving community with ramshackle box dwellings and lilac pot gardens. A regular market operates on the structure while two hurdies drop at night to block devils from passing, reflecting local belief in wandering spirits and foreign devils despite the bridge’s practical charm.
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Kwang Tung
hau-Chau Fu
Kuang-Tang
Rothschild Profit From Waterloo Story Recounted
Henry Clews narrates how Nathan Rothschild allegedly made six million dollars after Waterloo by racing to London and exploiting a panic before news broke. He bought assets as the market fell, then capitalized when news proved England’s victory. The tale cites Mayer Amschel Rothschild's origin and family wealth. The piece also briefly notes charitable giving.
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Nathan Rothschild
Waterloo
Henry Clews
Wall Street
Rothschild
Wellington
Blocher
Brussels
Ostend
Dover
London
Stock Exchange
Blucher
Ligny
England
Nathan Brothschild
Mayer Anselm Rottschild
Lttle
Frankfort
Germany
STH
Leake’s Weekly
Secret keepers refuse to trade secrets for wealth
An unnamed English cottage by the Thames reportedly holds a submarine mine secret worth fortunes, with five locals knowing its electric switch that could sink fleets in ten minutes. American shipyards, printers, and a village postmaster Gustavée Francks are cited as secrecy holders who refuse bribes, preserving honesty over vast offers.
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England
Thames
Russia
Ohic
York
Gustavée Francks
E Price
Reed Dead Ex-Speaker Thomas Reed Dies in Washington
Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed dies in Washington at midnight after a long illness of arsenic poisoning. Born in Portland Maine he rose from Maine legislature to Congress and became Speaker in 1889. He led the House through a constitutional quarrel overturning roll call rules and asserting majority power in government. He served in Congress for twenty two years and retired in 1899.
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Thomas B. Reed
Washington St
California Fork
Maine
Navy
Lax
Portland
Senate
Congress
Tlis
Reed
House
Uncle Sam's Accoc Secretary Shaw-Tells About Finances
Secretary Shaw reports fiscal year receipts totaling over 654 million dollars with 91 million from blood national sources and a debt reduction to about one billion. Expenditures reached 592 million while net surplus stood at 1.287 million. Immigration totals and banking data are noted along with exports, imports, and currency stability. A Kansas governor pardons a long-serving prisoner, and a agriculture secretary candidate is sidelined by illness.
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Shaw
Sam
Uncle Sam
Philippines
United States
Mexico
Canad
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Chicago Labor Famine Drives Wages and Demand Up
An unusual labor shortage grips Chicago as demand for workers exceeds supply across industries. Union and nonunion workers alike see higher wages and better positions, with 3,000 railroad laborers drawn from Nebraska and other states to meet contracts. Domestic help and clerical staff are scarce, lifting wages and improving conditions for those employed.
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Chi‘azo
Chicago
Nebraska
Tcity
Railroads plan double tracking and new services
A revived Burlington line between St Joseph Missouri and Omaha will receive double tracking. The Northwest division gains a new superintendent, and Chicago Great Western expands with a through sleeping car to Florida. Michigan Central opens a new passenger station junction with Pere Marquette as railroads propose concrete platforms, rate changes and service updates amid a broad rail labor context.
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Burlington
St. Joseph
Omaha
Aiinneapolis
Atlantic Coast
Charles Dafoe
Northwest Division
Chicago Great Western Road
Chicago and Eastern Mines
Chicago
Florida
Michigan Central
Hains
New
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Sec, Thetory of Agriculture
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