Literacy changes across the United States in census reports
A Washington exchange notes Census Bureau figures showing declines in illiteracy from 1880 to 1900 among all races, with stronger gains among colored populations and white natives. It cites regional variation, especially in southern states, and stresses that rising literacy accompanies broader educational progress and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Washington Exchange
Peregis
United States
Ataten
Oregon's Engineer Milligan Shaped Famous Voyage
A New Yorker writer lauds Robert Wiley Milligan chief engineer of the Oregon for guiding the ship through the Cape Horn and Magellan Strait, enabling Captain Clark to chase Spaniards and achieve the famed voyage. The piece extols Milligan’s skill, questions naval engine recognition, and notes historical tech feats and curiosities.
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Maying
Clark
Oregon
Sur of
Magellan
Santings
Robert Wiley Milligan
Saya
New York
Milligan
Jamon
Rabbit
Mudigan
Norfolk Navy Yard
Bumblebee Victimization and Hive Deception
A historical account describes bumblebees and honeybees as victims of cunning theft by other bees. It details robberies, social manipulation, and how hive life is affected by deceitful acts within the bee community. The piece emphasizes long training and preparation as needed to master any field.
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Getty
Tome
Lawork
Ein Weiner
Jae Metroselia
Tyeel
Ned Fries
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Wile
M. Robins
General Merchandise
J. L. Gatgert & Co
White Sewing Machine Company
Whitney Company
Wholbesald Hardware
Agency For
New Mexico and
Arizona
Eome Comfort Steel Ranges
First Street
Albuquerque
N. M
Labs Valley
Hilsboro
Ingston
Lake Valley
Hillsboroug
Kingston
Rtv
Fred W. Mister
Texas
Fogpracinc
Rae Toannon
Bali AS
el Paso
St. Louie
Shreveport
New Orleans
Souteast
Calion
Addess
R. W. Curtis
E. P Torneb
el Paso, Texas
Dallas, Texan
Tom Ross
Hermosa, N. M
Range
Hermosa N. M
Hillsboro
Locrease
Fear Marke
Las Animas
Biasan
AL (Eftalla
Norman
Lott Stionider
W. J. Borland
Francisco M. Bojorquez
Palomad Creek
Poot
Las Palomae
Ely
Mall
Bly Browuers
Warren Stroet
Silver City
HULIT
Woodward & Wood
Bee Ee
New Mexico
Unopire
Warren Sur Ne
MCC
Davin H. Muning
Newark
Laura S. Webb
Clini
Cardat
Cardus
Webb
Draguints Bell
Cardi
E. Burlingame & CO
Accayv
Lapunau
Colorado
Gold & Sinn
Lawrense St
O. S. Marden
Detroit
Wiley Milliam
England
Atlantic
Sevtet
AO Fabhover
Henri Houriet
Dilliard Ball-Works
Middle Colonies
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Redt
South Kensington Museum
London
Walkingham
Lad Walelnzhorm
Eldem
Finour Zeller
Hofmany
Christoph
New Yorker
Bumblebee
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