Against Uniform School Book Laws Prompt Strong Education Debate
A Teachers' Journal article from Marion Indiana argues against state wide textbook uniformity. It cites letters from Harvard President Eliot and other scholars plus state superintendents condemning uniform books as undemocratic and costly, tracing a history of monopolies and frequent, expensive adoptions across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Journal
Marion
Ind
A. Jones
Eliot
Harvard
Angell
University of Michigan
G. Staley Hall
Clark University
Nicholas M. Butler
Columbia
A. S. Draper
Skinner
New York
Profs. Olson
Minnesota
Bryan
Washington
Phillips
Alabama
Wright
Michigan
Indiana
United States
Vermont
Union
Indiana School Book Company
California
Missouri
Kansas
Kentucky
Boards of Education
State of Washington
Murch
Dean's Kidney Pills Urged as Kidney Disease Remedy
An advertisement asserts Dean's Kidney Pills cure kidney and bladder trouble by strengthening kidneys and cleansing blood. It cites Jas Bell of English Indiana praising relief after doctors failed, and urges readers to buy from Foster Milburn Co. and local dealers. The text includes misspelled names and garbled pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Jas. Bell
English St
English, Ind
Foster-Milrura Co
New York
United States
Dean’s—arch
Grocery stock sale at cost by JR Wire Ramsey
Notice to all readers that JR Wire Ramsey announces an auction style sale of his entire stock of groceries at cost. The message invites customers to come in and view the selection, dated December 23, 1908, in Ramsey, Indiana.
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Business, JR
Wire Ramsey
Ind
Hotel For Rent In Indiana City
A forty room hotel is for rent in a Indiana city with over twenty thousand inhabitants. Proprietor will sell furnishings and give lease on property. Persons seeking proposition should inquire at this office.
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Indiana
Repairs Rubbers Boots and Shoes Repaired
Persons desiring rubber boots and shoes repaired will do well to call on J. G. HERO 315 Fifth between Market and Jefferson Streets Louisville Kentucky 232.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ou J. G. Hero
Market
Jefferson Streets
Louisville
Kentucky
Administratrix Sale of Personal Property
Martha Glaze as administratrix of the estate of World Glaze announces a public sale of the decedent's property in Posey township near Sugar Grove on the Ohio River. Items include farm implements, wagons, lumber, tools, two cows, stoves, pumps, mowers, fencing, shingles, and more with cash for sums five dollars and under and nine month credit for larger amounts secured by promissory notes. Sale procedures follow valuation and appraisement laws with six percent interest and freehold surety. Dec 21 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Township
Ohio River
Sugar Grove
Gorn
McCormick
Martha Glaze
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Harrison County
Administrator Peter Riddle of Barbara Berryman's estate announces a public auction in Harrison County Indiana at 2 PM on the New Middletown premises. Property covers forty acres in section nine township four south range four east with two existing mortgages including a State School Fund debt and a Peter Riddle claim. One third cash and two equal installments due at six and twelve months, secured by promissory notes with six percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Berryman
Harrison Circuit Court
New Middletown
Harrison County
State of Indiana
Peter Riddle
Ipeter Riddle
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Franklin
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Seymour-Indianapolis Limited
Azalia
Taylorsville
Whiteland
Gus Pp
L. Traction Co
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Southern Indiana R. R
A. A. Anderson
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Jeffersonville
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Brothersville
LT P.m
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