Wisconsin Free Library Commission Expands Reading Programs
Wisconsin becomes an early adopter of universal access to books through the National Reading Circle. The Wisconsin Free Library commission supplies titles to Young People’s Reading Circle readers and teachers, with plans to broaden access via parcel post and county traveling libraries. Noted advisor Prof. Charles Forster Smith joins a national effort alongside scholars from Virginia Minnesota and Yale.
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Wisconsin
United States Bureau of Education
Wisconsin Free Library Commission
Wisconsin University
Charles Forster Smith
Bureau of Education
United States Commissioner of Education
Smith
Charles Alphonse Smith
University of Virginia
Richard Burton
University of Minnesota
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Madison
Wis
Parcel Post Service
Parcel Post System
Vinci Lung Health Claim From Camden Man
Frank Hillman of Camden NJ reports relief from a deep seated cough and chest soreness after using Vinci. He says his lungs no longer hurt, the cough disappeared, and he gained fifteen pounds. The ad promotes Vinci for chronic coughs colds bronchitis and general weakness.
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Vinci
Sexton's Prescription Store
Wisconsin Free Library Commission Reading Circle Notice
Reading Circle list available for books or particulars from the Wisconsin Free Library commission in Madison Wisconsin.
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Ples
Wisconsin Free Library Commission of
Madison
Wis
Fr edrik the Great finds 15th century coins and plates near Sullivan
Frank Bennett, a blacksmith, uncovered copper coins and white metal plates over 500 years old while digging at the former Howe brickyard site five feet underground between Terre Haute and Vincennes. A 1410 dated coin shows a crowned head and another bears Six pence Henry XIII. A large plate cites February 1498 and John Cabot, while another reads Sebastian Cabot May 3, 1496 Henry XII.
Umbrella Sign Meanings and a Cream Separator Ad
A mixed reading shows umbrella symbolism for courtship marriage and memory, followed by a government experiment on cream separators with speed tests from 10.3 to 62.7 and a price of 3.00. Agents are wanted for the indicator in Mainesburg Pennsylvania, with a note on a bell sleeve approval.
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Mainesburg
Pennsylvania
Chronological Notes and Verses from a Scrapbook
Entries span historical events from 1843 to 1882 including Texas and New Mexico admissions and the Monitor completion, with a closing lyric stanza about repeating verses and the Victrola. The mix reads as a year end memo and poetic fragment from a 19th century scrapbook.
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Battle Chicksaw Bayou
Tiowa
Union
Texas
New Mexico
Monitor
Ruth loosens tight cork with two safety pins
A story fragment shows Ruth and her sister freeing a stubborn ketchup cork by inserting two safety pins diagonally and pulling, prompting admiration. The passage then notes explorer Steffanson’s Alaska voyage and other varied facts about plants, dogs for sentries, olive tree planting, Bible statistics, astronomical distance, and bronze care tips.
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Bere
Ruth
International floral emblems chosen by nations
The article lists national symbols with roses shamrock and thistle for England Ireland and Scotland and the leek for Wales. It notes the sugar maple leaf as Canada's emblem and mentions Italy choosing the Lily and Florence as symbols.
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England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Italy
Florence
Floral symbols across cities and nations
The passage surveys city and national symbols: Giglio for Florence, France’s fleur de lis, Germany’s corn flower, Prussia’s linden, Berlin’s Unter den Linden, Spain’s pomegranate and Granada, Egypt’s lotus, Athens’ violet, and Saxony’s mignonette, reflecting regional pride in floral emblems.
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France
Germany
Prussia
Berlin
Spain
Granada
Egyni
Athens
Saxony
Pearson’s Weekly
Washing Linoleum Care Advice From The Era
The article advises varnishing linoleum with high quality varnish to extend life. It warns against soup for cleaning and recommends washing with water and a cup of kerosene, then drying. For varnished floors, rub with oil to maintain condition. New linoleum needs two coats of varnish, three coats are best.
Retort Courteous Jones Chases Train Through Yard
In a brief encounter the figure of E. Pluribus Jones is seen racing to catch an Ash train, failing at the freight yard and returning as onlookers watch. The porter asks if he missed the train, to which Jones denies and jokes about the tracks left by the engine. A second note mentions chiffon veils and a fashion note on rough weather garments affecting Russia.
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E. Pluribus Jones
Jones
New York Evening Post
Fashion notes on 1920s trends and accessories
Blou and plaid crepe fabrics appear new while Trincess dresses gain popularity. Corsets see rising favor and jet buttons trim garments. Hanging pockets on belts remain a feature in current style notes.
Humphreys Witch Hazel Oil Ad
Humpreys Witch Hazel Oil marketed for piles and hemorrhoids offers relief with a single application. Two sizes available priced at 230 and $1.00, sold at all druggists or by mail order. Lead free sample of O31 to be mailed.
Nervous Woman Finds Relief With Miles Nervine Cure
Mrs Joseph Snyder of Tiffin Ohio endured six months bedfast with nervous prostration and fainting spells. After using Dr Miles Nervine her condition improved quickly and she was entirely cured. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana recommends visiting a druggist to verify benefit.
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Ailes
Nervina
MHS
Joseph Sntder
Madeon BL
Tia
Ohio
Jesus
Miles
Miles Medical CO
Elshart
Ind
Yiseaars Wits
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Teddy Sampson
Elmer Clifton
Mutual
Majestic
Unique
National Reading Circle
Adler Opera House
Moe
Steffanson
Alaska
Marysville
California
Miller Bros. Sconsin
the Grange
Putnam
Crance
Uudge
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
New York City
Comfor
Humpheys
Romeo
William Street
New York
Humphreys
Joseph Snyder
Tifth
Rogers Bros
Rogers
Mational Silver CO
Meriden Britannia Co
Meriden, Conn
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