Era of Transition and the New Social Order
Rev Thomas Dixon Jr argues the nineteenth century is a period of transition shaping the twentieth. He warns of rapid progress, urban growth, rising crime, shifting power to common people, expanding education, and a new religious and political order driven by widespread literacy and women's expanding roles.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
Lefsea
Centmany
Mapeg
Engle
America
Massachusetts
New York
East
Bureau of Statistics
Berlin
United States
Tweed
Richard Croker
Robert Mackenzie
Europe
Western
Czar
Russia
Richard Croker I
Ouy
Andrews
Brown University
Bishop Westcott
Cambridge University
William T. Stead
Louis XIV
Anne of Austria
Roadmaking in New Jersey Suburbs Advocates Easy Grades
F A Dunham, chief engineer for Onion County New Jersey roads, explains a plan to set grades by mapping and levels to reduce earthwork costs. Proper drainage and underdrains protect the pavement, with Telford foundations using trap rock and granulite and a final clay layer before macadam.
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Telford
F. A. Dunham
Onion County
N. J
New York
Sree
Rifle trenching tool aims to revolutionize future warfare
The rifle trenching tool by M. de Layen attaches a spade to the rifle butt allowing the weapon to remain ready for use. A spring catch secures the spade in a butt receptacle and the stock serves as the handle. It lets a soldier dig rifle pits, reduces need for tool wagons, and the spade can be carried in a leather case as a breast plate when not in use.
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M. de Layen
Armory House
Finsbury
Londen Globe
Women Decorated by Government Across French Wars
About 40 Frenchwomen have received decorations from the government at various times. The first was Sergeant Virginie Ghesquiere who fought in empire wars until a wound ended her military service. Rosa Bonheur wears the Legion of Honor Cross, and Mme Dieu lafoy, who adopts male attire, sports her rosette. Soeur Rosalie was decorated by Napoleon III in 1852.
Philadelphia Society Hosts Bonnet Trim Contest And Whistling Match
Boston Herald reports Philadelphia Quaker society enjoying a bonnet trimming contest for men and a whistling contest for women at a recent gathering. A house cat was offered as the prize in a progressive old maid game, keeping Philadelphia lively.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Boston Herald
Houston landlady uses closure on boarders over dues
A spunky Houston landlady attempted to lock out boarders by sealing the rooms at breakfast and announcing there would be no breakfast. She stated that all baggage would be held for past dues.
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Houston
Keep on Hammering for Better Roads and System
The Chicago Herald argues for a comprehensive road program including taxation to build and maintain roads. It warns against spasmodic efforts that fade and leave conditions worse, urging persistent public pressure on legislators to secure an efficient system.
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Chicago Herald
Georgia road system judged penurious and discreditable
The Sparta Ishmaelite criticizes Georgia road construction as penurious, slovenly, expensive and a disgrace to civilization. It argues permanent public roads provide far greater benefit to all than current costs.
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Georgia
Sparta
The State That Will Grow
The Detroit Journal notes that states quickest to implement a road improvement system will outpace rivals in growth and prosperity. Roads will raise crop profits and land values, attract top immigrants, and draw capital on favorable terms.
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Detroit Journal
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Lter
Father Ryan
Christendom
Jesus Christ
Japan
China
Johns Hopkins University
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