Belgium's New Prisons For Convicts Aimed At Reform And Silence
The article surveys Belgian and American approaches to solitary confinement, detailing Belgium’s Brumeils Gilles prison with 600 inmates and its monk like regime. It contrasts long standing US and Michigan practices, noting the harsh effects on inmates and the limited use of confinement. It also discusses prison labor aims to teach trades while focusing on reflection, repentance, and spiritual isolation in the daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Michigan
Binnelf
Ynewly
Belgium
Prienners
M. Borden
St. Gilles
Brumels
Prizon Yard
Monument Clock Tower Carvings Describe Style and Height
An ornate monument clock tower rises with a fifty five foot height and four clock faces. Carved inscriptions praise civic virtue and honor while detailing spirelets, conical turrets, and trefoil arched panels. The fountain gesture by Mr. Chilis marks fraternal ties between the United States and Great Britain in the jubilee era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munlont
Workington Irving
Vane Ly
Chilis
United States
Great Bellata
George L Hutchins and his humor in town paper life
George L Hutchins recalls a long career as editor and humorist for Bloomington Sunday Rye and The Sunday Eye. He describes early writing days in Chicago and St Louis, a profitable run, and a 81000 experience. Hutchins notes a 14 year harnew, no violent deeds, and a popular edition exceeding 4000 copies.
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Hloonslugtes
George L. Hutchins
Bloomington
Sic
Chicago
St. Louie
Enthusiaan
Beon
L. Metcrina
Clinton
de Lam
Harnew
Amociate
Soba H. Oboriy
Civil Service
Daily Bulletin
Mr. Hutchine
A Fragmented Tour Through Times and Tales From 19th Century Notes
Disjointed excerpts cover naval relics at Annapolis Confederate torpedo boat fame and mentions of Richmond Europe, rice barrels in 1866, and Corcoran taxes. Also noted are Icelandic lecturer Magnusson, fashion, wool crops, Gen. Stone, traders in Washington fish markets, armor piercing steel projectiles, rail travel baths, and varied curiosities from politics to racing legends and coconut cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Corcoran
Inn Ogner
Chnadhorst
Liberal Party
Magnusson
Indy
England
Lelt Eriksson
America
Montana
Charles P. Stone
Union Oficer
Bartholdi
New York
Washington Market
New York City
France
Russia
Buffalo
Duke of Argyle
Marquis of Lorne
Colin Campbell
Lorne
Louise
Berlin
James Blaikie
St Paul
George TL
Blaikie
Dan Rice
Cincinnati
Rice
Pennsylvania
George Kensett
San Francisco
Cal
Henry By
Gilmer
Tex
Fln
Mr. Ray
Will
Fragmentary Musings on Venice and War Yet in Old Text
The excerpt presents fragmented, archaic narration with references to Dandolo, Venice, Austria, and a wounded scene. It conveys mournful emotion and statesmanship, noting grief at a bedside and the strain of memory amid political tension. Names and events hint at a historical, literary frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Lanno
Dandolo
Venice
Austria
Bayles
The Habite of the Sparrow Frank Richey study
Frank Richey researches the English Sparrow focusing on nesting and rearing habits. He notes the unusual nest size and rapid brood production with mother birds prioritizing multiplication over incubation, and reports experiments destroying nests with rapid rebuilding and loss of eggs. The findings warn sparrow overpopulation could threaten other birds and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Richey
Iitds
Tts
Frank
Walker Attacks Modern Arithmetic in Public Schools
Boston editor Gen. A Walker condemns current arithmetic teaching for sacrificing accuracy and facility to puzzles and complex methods. He argues schools train pupils to handle column totals while neglecting basic numerical skills, warning of wasted time and damaged confidence. The Hartfort Courant endorses his call for a return to straightforward arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Branda A. Walker
Boston
Roe Fane
Tony
Walker
Hartfort Courant
Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Promotes Palatable Health Remedy
Advertises Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a tasty cure for consumption, scrofula, bronchitis, debility, and wasting diseases in children. Mentions physician approval and palatability comparable to milk. Includes various unrelated notes on citizenship, editors, currency, and a Milford Mass. school remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Domestic Carpet Reenactment Draws County Interest
Mrs Cheret plans a country parlor recreation in Wyoming County New York using a carpet fragment as the focus. Mrs Cushman and neighbors assist in tearing and preparing pieces for a weaver to reconstruct an earlier room scene with an American style interior.
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Oaklew
Herdmother
Wyoming County
N. Y
Cushman
Cowleeville
Miers
Mira Cushman
Ange
Maries
Coterie
Washington
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United States Naval Academy At
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Richmond
Europe
Woolford
D. J. Humphrey
Napoleon
Poleon
Langtry
Brackenridge
Bracken
Hidge Place
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Mra. Muldoon
Teddy
Dennis
Tedd
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Bertha L. Wilson
Milford Mass
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Charles E Simmons
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Artaparte
Caluuet Chemical
Caleaga
Tise
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Paton
Tn Board of School
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Fasastoe
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Fort Wayse
Jonenn
Detroit
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Cilcago, Decatur
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Prowra
Pringpteld
Mannedal
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Wabash Railway
Randuat Sa Eee
Wagner
Ony See Val
Clara Emuetione
Spe
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Feny Othee
Vathon Iirl Tiee
Wny
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G. W. Snow
Keck
Gen'l
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