Invention of the steamboat sparks heated debate
A lengthy account surveys claims and counterclaims about who invented the steamboat. It cites Fulton, Fitch, Evans, Evans, and Franklin era contributors, noting official recognitions and historical debates, with references to university scholars and public commemorations.
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Fitch
Sisuonbout
Malcom Keir
Tale University
Cook
Way Samuel Sorry
New Havapshiee
Ath
Nour
Etern
Morey
Nordentown
Jursj
Conneuticnt
Conneuticnt, Who Onde Pater Fy Aitate Gurks
Fev Unt Operated
Ven Y Ateatd
Wo & Boat Ubat Be Nay
Cranston
Providence
Hawtuckee
Oliver Evans
Van
Robert Th Fsingsing
Fulton
Hudson
Acre
Mixontton
Penjamin Franklin
Nad
Cmos
Finnox Ramsey
Maryland
Frenklin
Ramsey
Hott
Engler
Erottia Uo
Serlen
Wetting
Jrlon Fateh
Arudney
Paton
Shreveport
Loulavtiin
Lowe
Wrolleabouts
Evers
Rowewitt
Moe
Central authority urged on homework to protect student health
A 1920s study argues excessive home study and outside work harm high school pupils. It notes tuberculosis and heart disease deaths higher in youths ages 15 to 20, urges limiting assignments, and favors a central authority to regulate task burden based on each child's ability and home conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prac
Howe
Caring for the Unemployed and Insurance Plans
A historical discussion argues for shorter work weeks and better planning to reduce unemployment, noting that public workers help but do not end joblessness. It favors unemployment insurance on an actuarial basis funded by workers, and cites New York’s old age security law as a step toward a funded system with state and county support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World Need of Brotherhood in Wartime Era
A reflective piece urges end to global tension as nations train for war. The author recalls personal quiet in Surrey while war rages elsewhere and criticizes barriers, blockades, and suspicions. He calls for universal brotherhood guided by Christian ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revery
Europe
Asia
America
Surrey
Canon Innother
Portsmouth
Opposing View on Immigration Exclusion Act Policy
A critic denounces the immigration exclusion act as ruinous to families and students. The piece notes rising deportations since 1924 and argues that forcing family separation and field bans harms individuals and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Labor
Ammersen
Trade reforms to ease textile industry laws proposal
A historic proposal argues that Sherman era trust laws hinder production in textiles. It advocates allowing employers to share cost and price data with employees to stabilize wages and output, claiming current limits hurt efficiency and overall economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antorlen
Mvre
Hannahs Prayer and Parental Duty in Bible Lessons
A compact study segment outlines Hannahs prayer and parental duties within the August Sunday School lesson. It emphasizes reverent child guidance, the responsibilities of motherhood, and the moral aims of divine instruction through biblical narratives and practical exhortations.
Sparkling with wtful Wife around Haay Ward Beecher
Fragmentary note mentioning Haay Ward Beecher with unclear context about the wife and a sparkling offering. The readable text suggests a social or literary phrase surrounding Beecher but lacks concrete event, date, or location details.
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Robert Futan
Ile
Tay
Robert Putton
New York University
Tin Fite
Auule
Pultun
Fiteh
Anithoy
Tom Petraary
Punto
Bardstown
Fite
Seana
John Fidow
Jon UC
Vthadelphia
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FIG
Philadelphia
Murlington
Burlington
Bury
Dalaware
Tor Thor
Alaynerdstown
Clermont
Hubert Fulton
Waeise
Strachan
Mallmass
Roosevelt
Danto Lloyd George
Pawo Maid Premiy
By Matthew Woll, Ion Pyyainny
Ac Bootte
Mraiane Toric
krArer
Mink
Hannah
Hannah Given Samuiel
Alwiyr
Someta Grypherke Anmwanige
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