Government plans for friendly societies and burial schemes
The piece outlines a proposed bill to regulate friendly societies with centralized registration, standard certificates, and district registries. It discusses risks in burial societies, limits on infant and child insurance, and the role of trade unions and parochial relief in relation to welfare and thrift. It expresses hopes Sir Stafford Northcote will advance the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Commission
Scotland
Ireland
Stafford Northcote
George Potter
Farmers' Ultimatum and Union Reform Debate
A letter from Mr. Bird prompts a reply outlining union strike rules, the need for fair conduct, and the opportunity to push for better league standards. The exchange touches on labor supply, migration, and wages, arguing against defending union abuses while urging farmers to secure pledges for fair practices.
Farmers Resist Unions in Market Haggling Debate
The quote argues that workers who earn daily bread are not equal to capitalists in market bargaining. It notes farmers have shown strength resisting what they view as unfair demands for worker care and questions what favorable terms might be gained by negotiating with the Unions.
Cornflour Debate Spurs Scientific Letter to Editor
W F Barrett defends cornflour as nutritious and comparable to other farinaceous foods citing Dr Pereira and Dr Cameron. The Times summary notes Friable evidence before the Parliamentary Committee on Adulteration, stressing starch content and the role of cornflour for children and invalids with suggested analytical oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barrett
Pereira
Bartlett
House of Commons
E. Smith
Sutton
Norwich
Cameron
Dublin
Royal College of Surgeons
Times
Ireland
Augustus Voelcke
Royal Agricultural Society
Liebig
Voelcker
Sketches in Parliament on Education Act Clause 25
The debate on repealing the 25th Clause of the Education Act was mostly dull until Mr Forster spoke and energized the chamber. Mr Lowe then broke official silence, declared against the clause, and pledged to vote with the Nonconformists, a promise he fulfilled when the time came.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Forster
Lowe
Also Mentioned on This Page
F.C.S
F.R
M.R
The
Royal College of Science
Messrs
Brown and
Polson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!