Book Agents Going and Public Attitudes Decline
A long, critical look at book agents shows rising public resistance and dwindling prospects. Citing census era shifts, critics say agents face constant rebuff and fading demand as advertising and library borrowing reshape the field. The piece notes varied agent fortunes, from discouraged canvassers to those who borrow books without paying, and observes a broader decline as society turns away from persistent persuasion.
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Lify
de Washington
Yimres
God
Fert
Ales
Yuma
Gregory the Great
Ameder
Mus
Boole
Goroy
Public Department
Miscellaneous items from an old paper on global trivia
The piece surveys vast, disparate topics from Washington tinder coverage to golf antiquity and colonial lists. It notes Prais and Byers scavenger work schedules, discusses the great Ausgatean colonies, and compares age responsibilities across nations, ending with a curiosity on blood and movement rates.
Sunac tale of sun misreading and voyage loss
An account from the Philadelphia North American relays Capt Laurrer of the Ven turosa reporting a 63 day voyage from Lisbon with favorable winds yet little explanation for the long delay. The crew observed a sun contradiction, navigational errors, and a near collision of readings leading to a corrected course after two weeks of cloudy skies. The article also mentions the sun ac and tropic phenomena and a food recipe for mutton chops with onion and cream.
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Laurer
Lisbon
Laureiro
Venturosa
Tropics
Indians Steady Numbers Despite Common Belief in Census Report
The Indian Commissioner William A. Jones reports the U S Indian population remains largely steady since 1870, contradicting extinction theories. Expenditures on Indian service reach over 268 million since 1789, with about 4.33 million for education. ration systems and allotments face reform while self support remains distant.
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United States
Columbus
Coronade Raleigh
Capl
Smith
Earle
William A. Jones
Washington
Indian Service
Indian Bureau
Economical Dressing Plans For A Small Wardrobe
A guide suggests choosing a single color family per season to create harmony across hats jackets dresses skirts and accessories. It recommends navy for blondes and golden browns for brunettes with contrasting accents in underskirts blouses and millinery to maximize variations on a budget. It also notes practical tips like one stocking set and using a smart blouse with a morning dress to vary looks affordably. A separate note discusses beef quality and proper cooking, warning against serving raw beef to children and preferring lamb or chicken for youngsters. The item concludes with an upcoming Lorain County Pomona Grange meeting on Saturday December 1 with dinner and officer elections.
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Ington Star
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