Bad spelling and public schools prompt worry at universities
An Indianapolis Journal editorial laments declining spelling standards in public and high schools. It cites Northwestern University admitting 950 freshmen to spelling classes and a St. Louis inquiry of ten universities. Princeton reports 8 percent bad spellers, Minnesota 30 percent, Illinois 2 percent, and Cornell 20 percent.
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Indianapolis Journal
Northwestern University
Evanston
Tfl
Lis
St. Louis
Princeton University
University of Minnesota
University of
Niversity
Fragmented notice hints at land sale and profits
The readable OCR fragment mentions farms in a county to be sold, with lowered prices and reference to payments and profits. It references land, soil, and a city, plus a mention of a sale event and money in key phrases. The text is garbled but centers on property transactions and discounts.
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Dn Ais
Feallon Good
Calbin
Connersville
James B. Roberts
Manufacturers’ Club
Spellings and schooling in the public schools questioned
The piece surveys opinions from college presidents and educators on bad spelling among students, blaming modern teaching methods and the decline of old spelling books. It cites several university leaders and highlights a call for renewed drill in systematic spelling in public schools. It also notes congressional chatter and local industrial plans in Connersville after holidays.
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Columbia School of Applied Science
Massachusetts School of Technolog
Yale
Wesleyan University
State University of Missouri
University of Missouri
Washington University
St. Louis
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Josh Billings
Columbia
Princeton
Thomas A. Clark
University of Ilinois
Arlo Bates
Massachusett School of Technology
Cloak
Owhiel
Tibet
Repabhean Party Campaign Promises Allege Oppose Oppression
The passage alleges the Tin Repabhean party adheres to its stated aims. It claims the last campaign framed the Republean party as opposing organized schemes to oppress people. The House of Representatives considered actions related to attorney Cisnerki and measures affecting civil administration.
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Tin
Republean Party
Ail Trate
House
Cisnerki Nox
Active Politician MHtagie MMisioy Career Notes
An active politician later gained prominence in promotional work and public life. The fragment hints at ongoing public activity and a shift toward political engagement and outreach.
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Mhtagie Mmisioy
Ately
Promo
Besnnwin Star Appears in Wayne County Voting
A very light turnout marked the Wayne County election with Besnnwin Star as the prominent figure cited in the sparse returns. Officials noted minimal participation as results trickle in from the county.
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Star's
Wayne County
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Blood Poison
Promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a remedy for blood poison with eruptions, ulcers, skin rashes, mucous patches, bone pain, rheumatism and chest symptoms. Claims to cure cancers and tumors, purify blood, relieve itching and pains. Advertises dosing and free sample from Blood Base Co Atlanta Ga via S. O. Mebsen & Sons.
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Blood Base Co
Atliants
S. O. Mebsen
Notice to file claims with County Auditor by date
Notice to all persons with claims or recounts against Payette County to file with the Auditor on or before December 26, 1902 to be considered for appropriations for the year. County Auditor Heml Broapies signs the notice.
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Connersville
Alaiost Payette County
Heml Broapies
Novel Christmas Toys That Please Children
A nostalgic look at toy windows in Conneraville showing crowds consumed by the year’s toy production. It notes abundant drums horns wagons dolls and miniature engines with a shift toward automatic toys and simple mechanisms as demand outstrips supply.
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Germany
Conneraville
Kia
Letter List No 42 from Connersville Post Office
Dec 22 102 readers note remaining letters in Connersville Indiana Post Office advertised for pickup: Lons Bartel John Betsch Joe Buncherd Mrs Maddy Cawdble Acther Daves Bertha Iinch J M M Glass Rey Hearn Bo He Hartoebben Jennie Jackson William Kibby G G Laine Miller News Willie Peirce Royal Co op Mis Co Parsie Stewart Vincent Simpeen Charley Lehmidt Brad Tucker Aliss Sister White dotin Witsel Sligs Iva Williams Siles M Wing Everett Wy Hoe Mines K Morerevr Postmaster
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Lons Bartel
John Betsch
Joe Buncherd
Maddy Cawdble
Acther Daves
Bertha Iinch
J. MM. Glass
Rey Hearn
Bo He Hartoebben
Jennie Jackeon
Wiliam Kibby
G. G. Laine
Miller News
Willie Peirce
Royal Co-op
Mis. Co
Parsie Stewart
Vincent Simpeen
Charley Lehmidt
Bred Tucker
Aliss Sister White
Dotin Witsel
Sligs Iva Williams
Siles M. Wing
Everett Wy- Hoe
Mines K. Morerevr
Postmaster
Pred Hermann Travels Through San Francisco to Laurel Visit
Pred Hermann, employed in San Francisco for two years, passed through this city today en route to Laurel to visit his parents Pred Hermann and wife.
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Pred Hermann
San Francisco
Laurel
Bia
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F. T. Roots
BE. W. Ansted
Theibanud
F. Kh. Beeson
Farmers and Merchants ‘Trust Company
F.T. Roots
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E.W. Ansted
J.C. Turkenkopich
RR. Deeson
L. J
CHE Times
W. FE. Downs
X.W. Tatman
Editor Associiete
THE
Times- News Company
Indiana
Ochiltree
Concressman Watson
Congress
United States
Hemenway
Washington
Hernly
New Castle
Rushville
Roosevert
Venezuela
Ty Cothersville
Sandsy
Connersvilles
Ace Case
U. S
Gati
U.S
D.C
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