Illiteracy and education reform in the United States
A historical discussion traces early public schooling from colonial efforts to Horace Mann and the 1835 reform era, arguing for a national system under General Government action. It analyzes tax implications, state disparities, and the potential impact of a proposed bill for nationwide educational funding, citing Alabama, North Carolina, and a 13th state example. The section concludes with city council minutes referencing local budgetary and fire department matters.
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Boston
Philemon Permont
Westminster Review
States
Horace Mann
United States
United
Mlawwu U
Brian
Hms
Commonwealth
Alabama
North Carolina
Regular Meeting Minutes Feb 6 1882 Council Proceedings
Regular session notes show Mayor presiding with Aldermen Hartman Stoskopf Taylor Waddell McCoy Wagner present. Minutes from Jan 2 1882 Jan 4 1882 and Feb 1 1882 read amended approved. Fire Marshal Steck petition dispute over John Koebler carriage hire for annual parade referred to Fire Committee. committee reported not to pay. council adopted report and considered reconsideration motion by Alderman McCoy with votes 3 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Stoskopf
Taylor
Waddell
McCoy
Wagner
Steck
John Koebler
Waddell, McCoy and Wagner
Hartman, Stessopf and
Adjourned Meeting and City Incorporation Petition
The adjourned council meeting on Monday evening February 13 1882 had Mayor presiding with Aldermen Hartman Taylor Waddell McCoy and Wagner present. A petition with 264 names to submit to voters for incorporating Freeport under general law was read and granted. A motion to fund an overcoat for Policeman Hartman failed. A resolution to fix policeman salaries at 40 per month was proposed for the ensuing year in lieu of current allowances.
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McCoy
Stoskopf
Waddell
G.w.oyler
J. P
G. W. Oyler
N. Gartman
Alderman. Taylor
O. E. Heard
McNamara
Wagner
Aurora
Chicago
Freeport
Steifanyder
Taylor
Blartman
City of
Hartman
Committee On Fire
Freeport City Council Delays Election on City Incorporation
Special session notes Merrina Friday evening February 24 1883 with Mayor presiding. Aldermen Hartman Stoskopf Taylor and McCoy attend. Taylor moves to postpone time for voting on organizing Freeport under Illinois general incorporation act to next regular meeting. Stoskopf secures adoption of the amended Fire Department ordinance previously laid over. Council adjourns. attested by City Clerk W C Clark.
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Merrina
Freeport
Ilinois
Hartman
Stoskopf
Taylor and McCoy
Taylor
W. C. Clark
Tested testimonials for Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
A July 14 1881 endorsement from H H Warner & Co Rochester NY publishes facsimile signatures to prove sincerity of claims about Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. A couple recounts long kidney trouble and liver issues, praising the remedy as the best medicine they used and recommending it to others.
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Mong, Ill
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure Praised by Patient
A May 30 1881 letter from Rochester New York reports relief from long suffering after using Warner Co’s Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. The writer credits a failed physician diagnosis before finding cure and recovery.
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HH. H. Warner &Co
Rochester
N.Y
Tony
Endorsements for Warners Safe Kidney and Liver Cure
Carriff claims thousands endorse Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for kidney liver and urinary diseases. The piece warns readers about delay in treatment and notes dangers from large brain development in active minds, claiming Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites feeds the brain and builds vigor.
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Warner
Dr William's Indian Pile Ointment touted as cure
An old advertisement proclaims Dr William's Indian Ointment cures chronic piles in minutes. It claims the ointment soothes itching and reduces tumors, warning lotions and electuaries harm more. Ends with endorsements from J M Coffinberry of Cleveland and lists Emmett & Burrell and Henry & Co as sellers in Cleveland Ohio.
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William
J. M. Coffinberry
Cleveland
Emmett & Burrell
Henry & Co
ST Cleveland
Kendall's Spavin Cure Endorsed by Moseman Bros
A letter from C. M. Moseman & Bros declares confidence in Kendall's Spavin Cure, claiming nothing equals it in removing the trouble. They state it “never was anything made to equal” the remedy and that no Taney can do more.
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L. T. Foster
Youngstown
Ohio
Dr. J. Randall & Co
L. T. Korter
M. P. Bein
M. E. Church
Patten’y Mills
N.Y
RE. B. J. Kendall & CO
Enosurgh'Falls
Vermont
C. M. Moseman & Bros
New York City
Kendall
Taney
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Alderme
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Hartman, McCoy
Kublemeyer “& Erfert
Adolph Erfert
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John Si ‘Baker
Bartlett Hardware Company
Stover Mfg Co
John H Morris
WC Clark
Swarts
W.O Wright
AV Richards
John Sweeney
Sanford & Rowell
John Koeller
MH Huber
GW Oyler
J.P
ES Chamberlin
Rodemeier
Weaver
N Gartman
R Sheridan
D F Shirk
Jas Manion
Siemon Siefert
Ta ‘Knipschild
Tukman
FE Josel
Thos J. Bowers
Guy Sexton
Clark
John Musser
Fred Bartlett
Hardware
Bartlett Mfg Co
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Kendall & Co
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Wilton
Minn
B.J. Kendall‘ & Co
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Patten’s Mills
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