New Memorial to McGuffey Unveiled at Oxford Ohio
A large crowd gathered in Oxford Ohio to unveil a statue of William Holmes McGuffey on the hundredth anniversary of his McGuffey Eclectic Readers. Notables and ordinary citizens alike celebrated the educator and author whose books shaped moral and practical lessons for 19th century American youth.
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Oxford
Ohio
William Holmes McGuffey
McGuffey
America
Washington
Dearborn
Mich
Edison Institute
Henry Ford
Ford
Roctor McGuffey
Miami
Presbyterian Church
New First Eclectic
McGuffey's life and lasting schooling influence
A biography of Dr. William H. McGuffey outlines his 1838 to 1878 career in education at Oxford Cincinnati Ohio University Woodward College and the University of Virginia. It notes his popular teaching style a cautious conscientious temperament and the global reach of his readers now in millions and many languages.
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United States Supreme Court
Ida M. Tarbell
Albert J. Beveridge
McGuffey
McGuffeys
William
Anne (McKittrick) McGuffey
Scotland
Philadelphia
York County
Pennsylvania
Alexander
America
Ohio
Arthur St. Clair
Anthony Wayne
Anna Holmes
Washington County
Wiliam Holmes McGuffey
Trumbull County
Alexander McGuffey
Cortaville Village
Cortsville Township
Connecticut Western Reserve
Thomas Hughes
Wil Ham
Hughes
Old Stone Academy
Darlington
Washington College
Andrew Wylie
Wi College
Kentucky
Miami University
Oxford
Tionst
Miami
Levy
Horace
Harriet
Isaac Spiring
Dayton
Eee
Cardinal Wolsey
Henry VIII
Scott
Lochinvar
Marmion
Douglas
Gray
Macauley
Warren Hastings
Tennyson
Enoch Arden
Poe
the Raven
Longfellow
Evangeline
Psalm of Life
Ohio University
Athens
Cincinnati
Woodward College
Woodward High School
University of Virginia
Virginia Institution
Oress
McGuffey Societies
Baars Newapaper Calon
Linen-Closet Gardening Pattern For Applique Flowers
A sewing note invites crafters to beautify linens with simple flower motifs. The Linen-Closet Gardening pattern 5348 includes transfers for two large and two small flower patches, material lists, color ideas, and stitch illustrations. Send 15 cents in stamps or coins to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. to obtain the pattern.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts ‘Dept
Fourteenth St
New York
Foreign Words and Phrases List Compile Time
A compact collection of Latin and French phrases with English equivalents. Entries include De facto, In vino veritas, Noli me tangere, Pax vobiscum, Lex scripts, Mutato nomine, and others with brief translations and notes on usage. Some terms appear with cross language hints and commentary.
Acting a Part in Its Most Common Form
A concise reflection attributed to Dean Stanley on acting a part in life. It notes how people perform and speak as others expect, rather than as their true selves. The quote emphasizes social influence on behavior and expression.
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Dean Stanley
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