Language reform in Norway sparks nationalist shift
Long discussion on Landsmaal created by Ivar Aasen, its role in Norwegian nationalism, and the planned official adoption as the national language marking the centennial emancipation from Denmark. The piece surveys language conflicts across Europe and notes related debates in the United States and British domains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen
Henrik Ibsen
Peer Gynt
Huhu
Norway
Bratlie
Left
Christiania
Ivar Aasen
Var Aasen
Scandinavia
Germany
Russia
British Isles
Ibsen
Copenhagen
Haakon
Landmore
Christiana
Landsmaal
Tower of Babel
United States
Francis Joseph
Austria
Hungary
Bohemia
Transylvania
Galicia
Austria-Hungary
Grand Duchy
St. Petersburg
Posen
Schleswig
Holstein
Alsace
Lorraine
Belgium
Brussels
Greece
Britain
Joseph Chamberlain
Malta
Colonial Department
South Africa
Funny Tales and the Pesthouse Chapter in Family Debate
Oppman and his daughter argue over three public library books a pesthouse tale a old folks home story and an orphan saga delight in quaint details yet fear harsh fates. Mrs Oppman notes the stories may turn out well while Oppman complains about disturbing plots and implied abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet
Oppman
Public Library
Julia Oppman
Violet Oppman
Mrs. Oppman
Three-Year-Old Smokes Daily Cigars In Waterbury
In Waterbury Connecticut physicians are puzzled by John Lippke Jr a three year old who smokes daily three cigars and enjoys a pipe and cigarettes. The child began at one and shows a thriving health despite heavy tobacco use and a father who is an inveterate smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury, Conn
John Lippke, Jr
John Lippke
North Main Street
Hair Ball in Stomach Stuns Wisconsin Patient
A Poniatowski farmer's wife underwent surgery in Marshfield revealing a nearly one and a half pound ball of human hair in her stomach. Doctors propose two theories: delirium during a typhoid attack or habitual chewing of hairs during dressing. The 25 year old mother of four had long suffered stomach trouble with no prior suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wausau
Wis
Poniatowski
Marathon County
St. Joseph's Hospital
Marshfield
Million Bushel Corn Farm in Missouri Operates 6000 Acres
A Missouri farm yields over one million bushels of corn annually. One field spans 6000 acres and 42 two row cultivators run simultaneously. The corn is typically fed to stock rather than sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missouri
May Save Job For Mrs Hecker In Sing Sing Case
New York Mrs Charles Hecker widow of a former police lieutenant on death row at Sing Sing may retain her job as a school mistress as the board of education rules her husband is legally dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Hecker
Leutenant
Sing Sing
Board of Education
Nurturing Eyes: Ruskin on House of Thought and Soul
Quotation from John Ruskin extols houses of thought and inner rooms as sanctuaries that resist despair poverty and turmoil. He envisions nests of pleasant thoughts bright fancies and noble histories as treasure houses for the soul built without hands for living within.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruskin
Sunday Supper Ideas From a Plain Kitchen Guide
A warm, informal guide to Sunday supper with chafing dish tips and simple menus. Instructions for beef with savory sauce and egg and cheese dishes, plus a creamed dish for toast or bread and a deviled meat appetizer. A closing literary quote emphasizes innocence and memory.
Leftover Ideas For Quick Home Cooking Night
A note on jotting down leftovers ideas for busy house mothers includes potato soup from mashed leftovers and milk onion mixture, apricot souffle from dried apricots, and smothered fish with pork fat and onions. The piece highlights card systems for housekeeping and practical cooking steps for cold nights, urging organization and practical prep.
Tomatoes Provide New Industry in Italy
A Los Angeles man ignored an unstamped letter to him at the postoffice until a second notice prompted payment of the two cent postage. The retrieved letter held a check for $1,193. The report notes extracting oil from tomato seed has become a considerable industry in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Italy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fotn Wilharm of
King Albert of
Belgiare
Fuss
King Haakon _of
Simperor Franz Joseph of
Connecticut
Tarrytown
N. Y
Ernest Ballard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!