Natural History Collections In Public Schools Proposed
The passage argues for expanding nature study in U S schools using loaned museum specimens from state collections. It cites Massachusetts and a Boston School of Science example, notes legislative provision directing curator to supply public schools, and mentions February arrival to Moline schools. It reflects on the educational value for teachers and students and on broader state duties to fund secondary and primary education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Science
Boston
State Museum
Massachusetts State Board of Education
Practical teaching at Squeers Hall in Nicholas Nickleby
The scene depicts Squeers at Dotheby Hall introducing a mock classroom with scarecrow pupils to illustrate his brutal educational method. Nicholas Nickleby is drawn into the crude system, spelling out terms and linking lessons to chores as a test of practical learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Nigkleby
Nicholas
Yorkshire
Dotheby's Hall
Squeers
Nickleby
Squeeza
Preserving Fruita: Bottling and Canning Guidance for Fruit
The Ohio Farmer advises housewives on preserving fruit through bottling in jars and canning in tin, detailing methods, varieties, and steps. It explains storage, sugar syrup, heat processing, cork sealing, and rosin-tallow caps, plus salt brining for some produce and long term keeping tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Hales Early
Intelligent Work-Horse Paddy Guides Horton House Wagon
A San Diego Union item recounts Paddy the horse at Horton House in Horton House Wagon service. He detects weather, seeks shelter at the east end of the building when needed, and dutifully travels to the wharf for baggage despite a delayed porter, arriving ready to load as passengers descend from the steamer Ancon.
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Addy
Horton House
Paddy
Johnny Hinton
Ancon
D Street
Quickl
Fifth Street
San Diego
Cal ) Union
Fattening Sheep and Horse Corns Advised by Expert
A National Live-Stock Journal excerpt urges generous feeding and open-air exercise for羊 to maximize wool yields and health. It also explains horse corn causes from sole bruising, proper shoeing, and careful treatment to prevent lameness and promote hoof growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renaog
National
Leorn
Indian Fairy Tales Volume Rendered for Private Circulation
Ma Waller Stoxes released a private circulation edition from Calcutta containing thirty tales mostly told in Hindustani by native servants to his daughter and later written in English by the lady, with extensive annotations by the late Mrs Stokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Waller Stoxes
Calcutta
Mrg.Stokés
Banana Fiber for Paper Prospect from New Orleans Expert
Mr. Thomas J. Spear of New Orleans argues in Scientific American that banana plants offer rapid fiber for paper making. He notes per acre yields of eight to ten tons of fiber and claims paper could rival linen or hemp, requiring only growth until frost and subsequent stripping.
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Thomas J. Spear
New Orleans
Scientific American
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Yostetters
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Marshall
Perry St
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N. P, Bergstrom
City Undertaker
Moline
I. J. Franing
Prmeaone Sy
Milan
Fred. Kimmerle
City Brewery
Beer Hall
Water Street
Uridge
Milan, N.L
Rock Island, Ill
Hanes
Fortune
H Hauer
Col. Pod
Maine
Akildly
Parkyn
Nists
New York
Rotary
Dro
Dehre & Mansur Company
Moline, Illinois
D.O. Reid
Nisqoolin IK
Pilelee
Lung Pad CO
Detroit, Mich
Niture Factory
Daenport
Iowa
Gcthol
Myre
B. Cochran
H. Hazen, M. D
Forrest’s
Brady
Inevest
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E. T. Rigby
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Cutter’s
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Cunard Mail
Informa
Op Hyde
Folke
E. By Foote
Uyabi Ty Aadrie Ray HH
Peb Cox
New York City
Ioliks
Howe
Toller
Moller's
Paris
Esteve EE Buashienong VT
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