Growth of public high schools and secondary enrollment
The article traces the rise of free high school instruction across the United States from 1860 to 1900, noting the leap from 46 to 6005 high schools and the rapid spread across regions. It highlights North Central leadership in school numbers and shows secondary enrollment climbing from about 203000 pupils in 1890 to 520000 in 1900, underscoring broader access to higher education.
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UCI
United States
Friends of Free High Schools
North Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
South Central States
Pacific Coast
North Central States
Addition to Trains Highlights New Sleeper Cars and Dining Service
A 1900s promotional notice outlines a new Frisco route upgrade from Sherman to Dallas via Denison, with electric lighting and air cooling. The train features Paine Day Coaches Reclining Chair Cars and drawing room sleepers, plus cafe observation cars with la carte meals. Management by Fred Harvey is noted and improvements extend to Fort Worth and the Southwest corridor.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Denison
Sherman
Dallas
Fort Worth
Wnder
Fred. Harvey
Oealke
Boding Terry
Frisco
Paine
Pulitan
Hoare
Tte
Saoguine
Allan Tong-Felt
Termini
Fort Sulth
Paria
Texan
Southweat
Modern business success hinges on new kinks and shrewd revision
Modern business success hinges on ingenuity and revising old principles without sacrificing honesty. The piece argues that traditional proverbs like early rising and hard manual labor should be treated cautiously, praising strategic thinking, deliberate planning, and the use of shortcuts to gain added leisure while maintaining prudent judgment.
Trustes Sale Notice for McCauley Property in Missouri
Trustees sale due to default on promissory notes to satisfy debt. The real estate in Lafayette County Missouri described as lot or parcel in section township and range will be sold to the highest bidder at the front door of the Lafayette County Courthouse in Lexington Missouri on a Saturday between the hours of noon and 4 PM for payment of the notes and costs of executing the trust. O Lamar Trustee.
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George B McCauley
Mary
McCauley
Lafayete
Mikxouri
Lafayette County
Lexington
Missouri
Lamar
Treitee
Administrators Notior Misadministration Claimants Sought
Letters of administration on the estate of Joho Zoyelug deceased have been issued by the probate court of Laterelie county Mingoir. All parties with claims must present them for settlement within two hours after the date of letters or lose their rights to share in the estate. August 1, BUVIN ZHYSING, Administrator.
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Joho Zoyelug
Éti Gay
Aumont
Brie
Laterelie
Mingoir
Cave Cor
Buvin Zhysing
Notice Vo Bride Contractors Bid Opening at Friday
Notice to bidders for construction of a bridge work near Plowsmat Prine with about four tenths of an acre and location in section two components ren abate and mille northeast it. a bid opening will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on the site near Gro. Vere farm. The county treasurer will require performance bonds and legal conditions.
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Beleae
Circe
Noth
Cmelk
Ronettier
Wbort
Belf
Cured by folk remedy offer in Atlanta halts illness claims
An advertisement promises a free treatment for many ailments including blood disorders and swelling. It urges readers to write Dr. Gilam at 20 Mitchell St in Atlanta for a supposed at home remedy and free medical advice, claiming nationwide recovery.
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Gruber
Prater
Tilam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Undefined health claim text regarding Grove’s product notice
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Grove’s Tastelean Tonle and a claim printed plainly on every unit. It references no cure no pay terms and a bike in relation to a tastele form. The readable content is fragmentary with no verifiable persons places or events.
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Grove
Beat Prescription for Maleria and Feverts in Old Ledger
Fragmentary note lists quinine and cider as treatment. mentions maleria fever and tonic bottle. Unclear names and places. appears to be a historical medical remedy record with shorthand terms and misspelled items.
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Maleria
Gieve
Jean Cav Tone
Far Northwest Route Train Service and Tours
The Burlington route offers direct connections from Kansas City to the Northwest with trains to Denver, Colorado Springs, Helena, Spokane, Portland and St Louis. The Springton train runs to Colorado tours at low rates and frequent departures. The Denver Bearilneton train leaves Kansas City nightly at 9 15 p p m and arrives in Denver later that night. Descriptions urge travelers to contact agents for Lewitt cost and mail publication.
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Odwitaten
Kanaus City
Deny
Colorado Springs
Denver
Kanes City
Kapete City
Michigo
Gnovta
St. Lawrence
Anis book free with each subscription announced
The notice states that subscriptions will resume at the Higginsville factory on September 7 and that Anis will include a free book with each subscription. It mentions names like Harry Lisle and Sonate, discusses minor details, and signs off with WILL WARD MITCHELL from Michigan.
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Harry Lislel
Out of Laws
Bert
Simmyrhere
Bridge Contractors Offer Plans for Mason Street Work
A notice from WEROLN Commissioners invites bids for building a new bridge on Mason Street. Contractors must submit proposals by a stated time and day, with a bond for maintenance. The project aims to prevent future damage and ensure roadway safety.
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