Change in Life Over a Century in America
George B. Waldron notes vast changes from 1800 to now. Yarn spinning, modern machinery, and rapid production contrast with 19th century limits. Population expanded from 6 000 in Minnola area to 88 million in the broader nation. Advances include matches, plows, threshing systems, and steam navigation beginning with Fulton’s Clermont in 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnola
Indiana
Michigam
Wisconsin
Far West
Kentucky
Ohio
New York
America
New Orleana
Louisville
Robert Fulton
Hia
Clermont
Hudson River
George Bk, Waldron
Ladies’ Home Journal
Electric dog carts sail England four per ride and range
A British note reports electric dog carts under construction in England that carry four passengers and travel fifty miles per single charge. Speed options include three, six, and eighteen mph. Also noted is a man named Thamas Forrest from South Shields who died owning many dwellings and a fortune of 12000 pounds. His will specifies 2100 for funeral expenses and a life annuity of 25 shillings weekly to a crippled son. Glasgow plans window flower boxes like Liverpool, lent for six months with an 18 shilling deposit, refundable if returned in good condition.
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England
Thamas Forrest
Forrest
South Shields
Glasgow
Liverpool
Factories gain in Europe and Africa join mstch trust
Science and Industry notes the mstch trust has several factories in Europe and has absorbed a major establishment in South Africa. Gnat fever is named for malaria as mosquitoes transmit diseases. A German naturalist reports animals recognize themselves in mirrors. Georgia timber supply is scarce, enough for nine years at current sowing. Russian agriculture finds Kirghia steppe naphtha springs rivaling American quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mstch Trust
Europe
South Africa
Georgia
Kirghia
Caspian Ava
What Georgia Negroes Say
A Journal of American Folk Lore summary notes beliefs among Georgia Black residents. It states animals perceive spirits at night and hogs sense wind, with some saying all animals do. The text mentions spirits passing by when a warm breeze touches the face, powder or graveyard dirt used to block others from crossing fences, and luck tied to how objects are handled or marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of American Folk Lore
Afterthoughts from Indianapolis News on ambition and work
Distressed reflection on promises never kept and aggressive behavior seen as transgressive. Observations note that those who pursue life work often find other options too arduous, suggesting a philosophical take from the Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia News
Legal Principles Use in Public Law and Negligence
The text surveys various court rulings on law as it relates to Sunday clothing sales discrimination and constitutional issues, witness book production without adequate evidence, fire liability extending only to abutting lands, and electric companies liable for dangerous wiring to protect workers and public in lawful occupations.
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Denver
Bach
Col
Clarke
Cal
Brown
Edison Electric Urinating Company
Artade de signe and summer goods in shop windows
Japanese jute rugs, tambour yueling, vestibule panels and dotted swinses for cottage decor. Velvet banded straw sailors, quill and chiffon pompons, crepe fabrics, brocatelle, gobelin and silk tapestries for upholstery. Lace, jewelry sets, cuff links, belts, and a wide range of linen laces. new summer patterns and decorative grounds described by the New York Dry Goods Economist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte
Normandy
Valenciennes
N. Y
Elective High School Curriculum Expands Across Illinois
A Chicago board of education committee approves a revised curriculum allowing pupil elective choice with parental and principal guidance. The plan keeps core requirements in English two foreign language one year of algebra one year of history and one year of science while offering electives in most other subjects.
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Phebe A. Hearst
University of California
Depew
National University At
Washington
Minneapolis
Massachusetts
Illinois
Chicago Board of Education
Religious figures show growth across denominations
Fourteen ecclesiastical students from Porto Rico study at Dr. Mary's seminary in Baltimore. John D. Rockefeller Jr. leads a Sunday school class of 63 at Fifth Avenue Baptist in New York. The Boston YMCA union reports 6,554 members, a near sixty year peak. A New York poll shows over 40 percent of Presbyterian ministers favor creed revision while 13 percent stay noncommittal. The Methodist Church rises from 61,000 communicants in 1800 to about six million today, while national population grows fourteenfold.
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Porto Rico
Dr. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
New York Presbyterian
Mothers Friend and Other Advertisements
An assortment of period adverts lists liniments for expectant mothers, bicycle repair shops, dray services, bicycle sundries, and rail travel promotions. It highlights safety warnings against internal medicines, local business openings, and excursion rates, with notes on new bicycle and automotive services and train timetables.
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Ammon & Brown
Reller
Mila
Estherville
Lowa
Ayers
A. O. Peterson
Iowa
Jenkins & Nichols
Fitherville, Iowaa
City and Connery
General Directory
City OF Vigials
QUEEN
N.w.egbeat
X. Ringham
Nels LE Rhodes
NM. Wilson
G. Ward
KE. A. Bucknam
Ward
Frank Allure
H. OH. Davidson
Callwelde
Auditu
Rocotas
Schoola
Estherville Schools
Bchool Board
Griffith
J. Blopp
A. F. Gaylord
Dbert
G. A. Nighull
Levy
Civig Societies
Esdyselon Commandery
Frdm
R.A. M
Leptha
Af&am
North Star Lodge
O. E
Rebekahs
Harmony Lodge
K of P—Sted Gauntlet
K P—Launcelot Division
Bof L
C—Minnewaukan Div
Odd Fellows Hall
V.—lort Defiance
New Hope
P.tinll
Emmet
Gaurgte
Court
House Hall
Christian Science
Neville
Grace Church
Fev
W. J. Knowlton
G W Adams
Tollegal
J.G. Myerly
Bargent Bevan
Myerly& Bevan
Masonic Block
Estherville, Ja
E.b.soper FE
Allen DD
H. Alexander Oper
Allen & Alexander
Emmet County
B.A. Morling
G.K. Allen Morling & Allen
Albro Block
Ida Galloway
Kansen
THE
Wills Late
Eater
Medison Gunare
Puilada
Hood
M. A. Logan
Post Street
Rutland
I. B. Besi
Woodbury
N. J
Hoods
Science and Industry
School and College
Thore
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Gaylord
George Poland
Winuiams & Anderson
Robbins & Lucas
South Sth Street
Oit Scales
Ropkins & Luaas
Waterman & Armstrong
Neville Building
South Sixth Street
Tiah Tablea
Surington
Cedar Rapidea
Cedar Rapids
Beiberville
Nogrb
Breight
Runtm
Satewere “Ankatind
Dally
B.dally
M. B. Gunnn
Sioux Falls
Jnc
G. Farmer
ALG
Pl&t. A
B.C. Ru
Minneapolis & St. Louis
RK. R
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wyoming
A. B. Corrs
Minneapolis, Minn
Hot Springs of Arkansas
Vic Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Hot Springs of
United States
John G. Palmer
Bureau of Information
Hot Springs
Paris
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
MO. G. Farmer
A.G. P
Cedar Rapids, In
Nicket Plate
Chicago
van Buren St
Boston
Night Express
Pacific Ave
Adame St
Central and Union Ticket Office
Auditorium Annex
Harrison
Nickle Plate Railroad
Calahan
Adams St
Nickle Plate
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St. Chisago
Nickle Plate Road
Ita
Passen
Adama St
Central
Herrison
Harry Eglin
Peter Hanson
Endling
Janceville
Earth
J. P. Anderson & Co
Hal Ackland
Alec
Macneale & Urban
Eureka
Stella
Stambaud
Enport Paig
Freeman's
C. Cotzian & CO
St. Paul, Mina
Corner Hardware
Geo Galagher
Shays
John O Rygg
Anderson Bros., Proprietors
Tam
Davia
Lincoln Street
Cam
Tarrner
Pat
S. Olson
Olson
Minnesota
North Dakota
A. Hanson
Eatherville
Stone Mason
Gomenl
Fred Bolter
Betherville
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