Shakespeare Correspondence Prompts Talk on Bible and Bard
A letter from Henry Republican III defends Shakespeare against criticism from a Streator correspondent. He argues for toleration, examines Shakespeare's vulgarisms, and contrasts the poet with biblical study. The piece cites Carlyle and Judge Love, and discusses science and education in relation to literature.
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Republican & II
Republican
Carlysle
Avon
Venus
Adonis
Lucreece
Lucrence
Lucreeck
James M. Love
US District Court of Southern
Iowa
Shylock
Shakespeare's life and death and the moralizing edition
Colange cites early rumors of Shakespeare's drinking bout at Bidford and notes his death after a fever. The diary of Rev John Ward records a merry meeting with Drayton and Ben Jonson, then Shakespeare died. The piece condemns trimming his works to remove objectionable passages and argues against using Shakespeare to undermine Christ. By M. Kirkpatrick.
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Shakespeare
Byron
M. Kirkpatrick
Knowledge and schooling for national growth urged in letters
Hillside Cottage Sparland letter outlines that science, politics, and economy should be studied everywhere to raise national power. It asserts the value of acquiring useful knowledge in schools homes and offices and defends not assigning primacy to place or institution. The writer credits a generalist approach to learning. 60 cent bottles for sale by J W Neice is noted as a minor text detail.
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Iscientista
Hillside Cottage
Sparland
Jason Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
J W Neice
United Bustos
Farm Journal
A Kansas Farm of Samuel Croft Near Freeport
The Anthony Republican notes Samuel Croft of Greenbush owns a six hundred forty five acre stock and grain farm five miles south of Freeport. Managed by his brother James, it features a $8000 house a large barn orchards vineyards and abundant fruit. Croft raises high grade cattle sheep horses hogs and is expanding crops including wheat corn and oats.
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Samuel Croft
Anthony
Croft
James
Greenbush
Freeport
Street Car Conflict Goes To Court In Indianapolis
Indianapolis street car dispute escalated to legal action as receiver Thomas Steele gained control, took possession late Tuesday, and started cars on all lines after a contempt hearing against Frenzel. A separate blaze at the state woman's prison and reform school hurt no inmates but left several missing. authorities suspect arson by inmates.
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Ind
Thomas Steele
Judge Taylor
Frenzel
Taylor
Mr. Steele
Reformatory
State Woman's Prison and Reform School For Girls
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