Equality of Opportunity and the Christian Ministry
Frances E. Willard argues ministers have advanced the woman movement and peace, praising education and religious backing while criticizing some clergy for hostile views on women voting. The piece links equality of opportunity to public education and Christian reform, then shifts to banking reform and currency policy, citing Henry C. Brosius and H. C. Baird, endorsing flexible money and monetary association to empower citizens.
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United States
Georgia
Frances E. Willard
Church of Christ
Ezar
Benjamin Kidd
Double tubed bicycle tires dominate speed records
A discussion from Blackwood’s Magazine on tire design argues the double-tube bicycle tire is superior to the single-tube type. It cites faster speeds, greater durability, and near universal adoption by top riders as evidence for the double-tube’s advantages and the waning relevance of single-tube tires.
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United States
Lewas
England
Egypt
Fattenera
Jess Fellaheen
Blackwood
Richard R Magee
Stephen W Church
Richard RK. Magee
Washington Street
Bristol
Jacob Babbitt
William Paull
Charles Pepper
Leas
Richard BR. Magee
Eugene LeClair
David A. Waldron
James 8. Mason
Curveye
Richard H. Magee
Pristol
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
Boers versus British: a debate on progress and survival
An 19th Century essay argues the British are progressive and resourceful, while the Boers are conservative and isolated. It claims Britain's larger emigration, education, and capital will outpace Boer society, applying natural selection to national races and predicting British supremacy.
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America
Success Requires the Right Cultivation, Not Better Soil
A New York Run quote attributed to Mr. Gratebuar stresses that true success comes from how one cultivates effort rather than the soil of the field. He argues persistent effort and smart cultivation determine outcomes more than starting conditions.
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Mr. Gratebuar
New York Run
Nautilus shells inspire ship compartment idea
The nautilus, with a shell housing 40 to 50 compartments, suggests airtight ship sections. Air or water could fill each chamber to control buoyancy, allowing descent or ascent at will. This observation links natural design to potential maritime engineering.
Timber wealth and fires threaten U S forests gains
The essay notes timber contributes over a billion dollars yearly, twice the combined mine output, yet 75 percent of production comes from old growth while new growth accounts for only 25 percent. Pennsylvania forestry reports annual losses of about 30 million due to locomotive and other fires, damaging soil and future forest regrowth.
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United States
Forestry Commissioner
Pennsylvania
Scribner's
Sargent Studio Seen As Sociable Yet Focused By Century Comment
William A. Coffin in Century describes Sargent as a sociable yet disciplined painter who works with ease, fills gaps by playing piano or guitar, and often repaints to achieve perfection. He notes Sargent avoids revolutionary art and dislikes passing fads, preferring a confident, purposeful approach.
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Sargent
William A. Coffin
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Whetot
Willad
Evanston, II
Brosius
H. C. Baird
Baird
Lord Overstone
Carey
France
Great Britain
New York
Wall Street
Walker
Atlantic Ocean
Jesus
Darey
Herbert Spencer
Puritana
Creeley
Nature’s Cure
Fred M. Burroughs
N. Boynton & Co
Boston
Lincoln St
Charlestown
Gays
Dental Ass’n Music Hall
Providence
Bristol Tea House
State Street
J. J. O'Donnell
Eetleonsemerve
R. S. Reed CO
Child Street
Warren
R. I
B.h.gladding
Westminster ST
Providence, R. II
William H. Buffington
Hope Street
Bristol, R.I
Leggett
Solon Palmer
Phoenix
James M. Kimball
Albertl Caldeh
Hezfeeiahconant
Sam’l P. Colt
John P. Campbell HeNry R. Barker
Hebnzey B. Winshipp
WilLian R Dcpee
Tors
Geo. L. Littlefield
Sterna Hutchins
George T Bligs
Horace M. Barns
Olney T. Inman
Geo. P. Wetmore
Warren QO. Arnold
J.M. Addeman
W T. C. Wardwell
Joseph Banigan
Samuel P Colt
Joshua M. Andeman
Cyrus P. Brown
Vwalno M. Place
NEW York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
OLD Colony System
Drownville
Excess
Sunuaya
Return
Fall River
Newport
Allen
Kendall
Pass
W. Fred Fish
EAGLE
John Lake
Westminster Street
Providence, A
Truetea
Jrobate Court
Town OF
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Spice Company
the Waldron“Brownell CO
Bradford Street
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