Phonography and shorthand as rapid writing reform
An 1880s discussion on phonography as a faster writing method, its phonetic basis, contractions, and reportorial use. It notes practical limits, professional proficiency among reporters, and the potential impact on literature, printing, and daily work, with examples of its influence on future writing tools and industry.
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Jae
Sion
Aminus
Lomay
New York
Elihu Banitt
Uhapioseravins
Pwo
Teo
Newmark
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Revision of our authorised Bible version sparked lively debate
In a Preface to his Critical Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles, Bishop Ellicott weighs three factions urging revision of the Bible. He argues the first is small but active, the second grows but remains weaker, and the third fears unsettling belief. He urges careful, reverent reform rather than radical change, invoking Tyndale and urging prudent stewardship of the text.
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Chicago
Vanntinaros
Congress
Senate
Ben Wade
Johnson
Davis
Reverdy Johnson
Baltimore
Gpa
Trumbull
Jade Trumbull
Norton
Doolittle
Dixon
Stewart
Morgan
Cowan
Reconstruction Committee
Adwiasion of Tennessee
Cunsyreas
Colgresa
Deutocrats
Eldridge
Wiscuggio
Nebraska
Megara Raymond
Hale
Newell
Phelps
Green
Day
Smith
Latham
Whalley
Mears Delago
Kaason
Colfax
Pia Uvion
Hardiony
Chronicle
Oghle Union
Union
Ibellica Legninat
Ellicott
Joyal
Firat
Zectarian
Rejadica
Tyndale
Ain
Amar
Baro Walla
Podwnesg
Ife
Proverbial Visions and Modern Notes on Women
A collage of old phrases praising and critiquing women contrasts with a New York note on Madame Damorest, a Broadway milliner and dressmaker who hires African American workers openly. The column advocates thrift, cash payments, and avoidance of debt, while a spiritualist’s odd predictions punctuate the piece.
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Madame Demones
New’ York City
Ulles
Madeipe Danivrest
Broadway
Aiys
Neyt
Wang
Madame Damorest
Adler
Long sermons and the limits of audience attention
A preacher’s duration hinges on subject, method, voice, and occasion. Abstract themes wear listeners, while practical talks hold interest longer. A merchant notes a lengthy sermon spills ideas yet may exhaust even a wealthy audience given the strain of extended discourse.
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Sefely
Friayl
Avery Melanie Ie Shalf
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