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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1878
Page
3
Article reviews Charles Reade’s theory that humans are not inherently left or right dominant. It cites pugilist observations and a gymnastics teacher’s view that early childhood instruction can make arms and legs equally capable. The piece argues custom, not biology, fixes handedness.
Rural World notes the first agricultural school founded by Fellenburg in Switzerland in 1806 and says thousands have graduated, boosting civilization and wealth. Prussia and Ireland boast many farm schools, and economists say farming requires knowledge in chemistry, geology, botany, zoology, and mechanics to raise national agricultural standards.
A fragmentary historical note hints at a six or seven year period and a terms related to relinquishment. The text is damaged and chromed with unfamiliar spellings suggesting a maritime or legal context but lacks full clarity.
A summary of the U S patent evolution from 1790 to 1874 detailing congressional acts, durations, notable inventions like Whitney's cotton gin, and the creation of the Patent Office. It notes patent counts rising from 26 percent in the 1790s to over 200000 after 1836, with offices transferred to the interior.
A Detroit Free Press note recalls Tom Grim, a newsboy, dreaming of Rip Van Winkle style sleep for a hundred years. He abandons his knife and tobacco box before bed, hugs his family, and sleeps through the morning, waking only at seven. A street scene follows with a playful post office joke.
The article lists salaries for Parliament officers in both houses. Key figures include the Lord Chancellor at 50,000 dollars yearly, numerous clerks from 3,500 to 12,500, and senior roles like the speaker of the Commons at 25,000. It notes many other officials, librarians, messengers, and doorkeepers earning substantial sums.
Instructions describe a magic shadow show titled The Modern Giant. A large sheet and backlight create a giant silhouette that rises from the cellar, jumps through the ceiling, and manipulates objects. The piece notes dramatic effects with furniture and dolls and references The American Young Folks publication.
The Ann Arbor Argus notes Dr. Stowell’s dog Alexis with a silver tube running from outside to the stomach, closed by a cork. Removing the cork draws stomach contents for examination. The dog is described as fat and sleek and appears to relish the attention.
Miscellaneous notes cover geography valuables and odd facts including Cubs island size 82 000 square miles Mrs A T Stewart owning largest diamond valued at 35 000 why Adam ran swift why ducks learn hot water eggs and collar buttons. Anecdotes about Chinese schooling taxation in 50 million population and African mosquito bitten races. Beeves canned beef and turtle tongues at a Fulton Texas firm. Patented ideas and a bootjack killing two cats foretold fortune. Outdoor auction rain umbrella tip. Syracuse swindle pennies in paper. A Clyde Ohio woman coughs up long yarn and recovers. Music and mother son singing contrasted with theft memories. Rainfall estimates and gallons per acre. A Mo wrestling knife incident in Dewitt Missouri. Madrid opera royal wedding diamonds levee marriages 25 couples national dress and 9 rich prayer books and 200 000 jewels.
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