The Chautauqua Movement and Its Reach Across America
The article traces the Chautauqua idea from 1874 at Lake Chautauqua to a nationwide network of summer assemblies. It notes large attendance, four year reading courses, varied programs, and strong educational and moral aims influencing adult learning across multiple states and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Central West
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution
America
Hugo Munsterberg
Middle West
Rockport
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Huron
Dakos
South Dakota
Ch. Ls Clark
Dolliver
Congr
Landis
Chautaqua
Lyceum
Mintauqua
Bhut Chautauqua
Edison aims to mold entire homes in concrete
New York August report on Thomas Edison developing a process to cast whole houses in concrete for 500 to 600 dollars, enabling four day production from molds. A demonstration in Warren County New Jersey and a completed concrete chicken house shown as proof of concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Warren County
N x
Fidison
Innen
Crete
Hair Growth Cure Declares Germs Cause Dandruff
The article promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only hair preparation that kills the dandruff germ, reducing itching and leaving hair glossy. It claims most hair troubles come from dandruff, offers samples for 1 cent, and lists Detroit Michigan based The Herpicide Co. with Houseworth Bros. as special agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Houseworth Bros. Special Agents
Purporting Cure-All Elixir Sold By Houseworth Bros
An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to purify the blood and cure stomach and bowel ailments. It promises quick relief and a money back guarantee if it fails, with a price of 50 cents to 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares
South Main Street
Houseworth Bros
Big Winona Lake Excursion August Second
Big Four excursion to Winona Lake on August 2 leaves Fort Wayne at 8:05 a.m. fare of 1.00 covers grounds admission and orchestra by Theodore Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Hkhart
Theodore Thomas Orches
Local Notes From Cleveland Township Socials and Health
Miss Hattie Frailey spent Sunday at Hudson Lake. Miss Goldie Penrod visited Mrs Jesse Penrod Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Alex Pope is on the sick list. B F Oaks is improving. Miss Mary McBride returned to Indianapolis after four weeks with her aunt Mrs Frank McBride. Marie Kulp of Bristol spent last week with Miss Hattie Frailey. Messrs Willis and Floyd Kryder spent Sunday at John Goff's. A number from this vicinity attend the camp meeting at Osceola. Seven thousand five hundred gallons fei all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie ‘Frailey
Hudson Lake
Goldie Penrod
Owith
Hattie Frailey
Willis
Floyd -Kryder
John
Goff’s
Osceola
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James A. Garfield
Theodore Roosevelt
John H. Vincent
Lake Chautauqua
N.2
Rane Ea
Vici
Mens Patent Colt
Oxfords
Gola
Mens
Blucher
Patent Colt
Packards
Ude Canvas Oxfords
Mmes
Childrens
Mens Fine Vici
Box
Spartan School
Ladies Hospital
50 Cent
ManZan
Cleveland
TWP
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