Up-to-Date Subjects Now Pictured In the School Books
A column notes how school books shift from Mary and her lamb to modern scenes such as a child calling on a telephone and riding a bicycle. It discusses changes since 1876 centennial education reforms, the shift to pedogogy, and the cautious modernization of classic tales like Little Red Riding Hood and Dick Whittington in late 19th and early 20th century classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lamb
Ruth
Red Riding Hood
Nan
Little Red Riding Hood
Wolf
Dick Whittington
General Grant
Whittier and Longfellow
Clytie
Pandora
Mother
Johnny
Little Pitcher
Julien Dupre
Child Readers Meet the Realities of Civilized Life
The article contrasts modern adult and children’s books with older works, noting how current school readers emphasize bright visuals and imagined life. It argues that even adult art publications fail to outdo early readers in engaging young minds and highlights the impact of half tone images on future critics.
Dangers of Occupation Diseases From Miners to Glassblowers
The article catalogs industrial illnesses across trades, detailing caisson bends from compressed air and ankylostoma in mines, glassblower mouth swelling, and widespread occupational hazards. It cites Dr. Oliver on preventive laws, workers’ education, Belgium’s ankylostoma campaign, and various trade-specific afflictions from the late 19th to early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Oliver
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newecastle-on-Tyne
England
Alabama
Germany
Belgium
Herne
Rhenish Westphalian Coalt
Albert Bernheim
Grand Duchy of
Baden
Liege
Dr. Schule
Oliver
London Physican
Landoury
Paris
Thanksgiving Turkey Weighing Riddle with Four Households
In a shop, three turkeys are weighed to serve four households with differing sizes. Each plate requires a pound and a half, and the dealer claims the weight matches demand. The dialogue pits Mrs Adair Mrs Benjamin and Mrs Ducey over leftovers and guests as three turkeys are balanced to satisfy all plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadies
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Sara J. Hale
Sowwea
Potts
Ae Class
Lyle Varnet Bark Ward
Apainst
Levias
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