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Newspaper

Nonconformist

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 24, 1873

Page

7

Clerical Control and Education Act Sparks Rural Debate

The article argues that government funding cements clerical dominance in village schools, marginalizing Nonconformists. It contends priestly authority worsens under new endowments and compulsory attendance, while local taxation and donor funding shape who funds schools. It warns of increased proselytizing influence as education shifts to church hands.

Church of England John Morley

Educational reform and improvements noted in remarks

The remarks highlight considerable focus on educational reform and various improvements. They emphasize ongoing efforts at broader systemic change and the importance of sustaining progress across sectors.

Localisation of Brain Functions Highlights New Phrenology Era

The British Association report by Professor Ferrier argues brain regions map to specific motor and possibly thought processes. It cites Broca and Fritsch Hitzig experiments, notes cerebellum control of eye movements, and maps frontal cortex functions in dogs, cats, monkeys, and humans while warning a correct phrenology-style geography.

British Association Ferrier Rutherford Monsieur Broca Broca Fritsch Hitzig Hughlings Jackson King’s College Professor Ferrier Jackson Gall Sporzheim

Renaissance of English physiology cited in brain research

The passage notes that reduced arterial blood to the brain prevents muscular motion when brain stimulation occurs. It states that blood supply strongly affects brain power and claims a direct experimental demonstration on the excitability of grey matter. The author calls this the renaissance period of English physiology.

New York Misery and Money Gripes Hit Visitor and Nation

From New York Aug 11 1873 a correspondent depicts the city as costly and corrupt noting exorbitant luggage charges impolite hackmen and touts and a police impotence. He argues prices wages and rents are inflated by rings and fraud predicting a coming market crash.

New York Washington Custom House Tammany Ring Erie Ring England Cooper Union Bible House Central Park Sydenham Croydon Belgravia London Stock Exchange

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