Stone Age in Legislation Sparks Rail Reform Debate
Fragmented OCR reads discuss a political clash over railroad policy and state capital moves. Mentions Governor Deneen, the Deneen administration, and proposed bonuses for state governance. Notes burdens on residents and fiscal concerns as reformers press for change and a long-standing system is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Ango Peaber
Penmoua Eembie
Deneen
Springfeld
Chienee
Chicago
Saxe Cook
Mio
Mr. Murphy
Clinging to the Rule of Thumb in Trade
The article cites Thurles and Hurley arguing many firms rely on old methods, resisting modern accounting. It critiques managers and shop clerks who favor merchandising over bookkeeping, noting a shift away from methodical systems toward intuition. It warns about competition and calls for cooperation and better education to curb detrimental practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo OM. Thurles
Arsay
Syschae
The Actor's Prayer In The City Of Light
A fragmented prayer compiling lines about faith duty and humility. The speaker seeks guidance to play the man with courage and virtue, referencing angels, songs, and the need to resist temptation while facing worldly temptations and the burdens of life.
Excerpt Discusses Bible View On Writing Origin
The text notes that the Bible does not recount writing's origin, yet cites Exodus chapter 17 verse 14 as the first explicit mention. It argues writing existed earlier as a familiar tool used for historical records, implying it was not newly invented at that moment.
Farmer Brown's Boy and Bobby Celebrate Wild Feast
An odd tale shows Bobby the dog and Palmer Brown's Boy planning a celebration in a barn. Bobby, recovering from a broken leg, explores the Browns' home while Mrs Brown and Palmer watch. Food appears, a feast follows, and fear and curiosity mingle as neighbors differ in temperament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbys Coom
Parmer Browns
Steg
Robby Coon
Farmier Braen
Bobby
Varnes Bresna
Wong
Ieee
Sir Wistae
Farmer Brown
Parner Crown
Alec
Mather
Bobby Orp
Palmer Brown
Mrs. Brown
Varnier Brown
In Our School By Paul West Illustrations by Frank Maser
Read about Torp Stebbins and friends who plaster their legs as a prank and the trouble when the plaster sets hard. The boys struggle to walk, cry, and finally have their plaster casks removed by fathers with knives, learning it was no fun. Notes mention Hlennery Flood and Patty Bellowes in a store sequence with a yeasted item incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Paul West
Frank Maser
Torp Stebbins
Torp
Dock Wilgus
Andy Anderson
Brigham
Andy
Righam
Ex & Andy
Hlennery Flood
Patty Bellowes
Fatty
Patty
Hennery
Hennnery
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Mr. Hurles
Americana
Tapia
Macaaua
Petiber Otenets
Vince Eeer
Hurley
Frank Crane
Frank Crone
Wardis
Linice Dr
Malice C.aelton
Bron
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Miller & Arthur Drug CO
By Webster
TNE
H. T. Webster
Thornton W. Burgess
Black Pussy
Jobby
Farmer Brown's
Washington
Jefferson
Phes
Hampshire St
Quincy Machine Works
Marmon Distributors
Maine St
Quincy, Illinois
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