Progress in Compulsory School Attendance Across States
The United States bureau of education reports that since 1905 eight states added compulsory laws, with six states still lacking and four operating only in certain counties. A strong link exists between illiteracy rates and absence of compulsory schooling, and upper age limits vary from eight to eighteen with many allowing early exit at fourteen for work or eighth-grade completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States Bureau of Education
United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Maryland
Virginia
Arkansas
Louisiana
North Carolina
Idaho
Cross Symbol Traced From Babylonian Era Study
A Cleveland Leader summary notes that the cross originates in ancient astronomy and astrology. Babylonians linked the four ends of the earth to four planetary gods and the cross to the whole world. The study connects the cross to the Tetragrammaton and Hebrew monotheism, citing YHVH as four consonants.
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Isaiah
Earth
Nergal
Mars
Marduk
Jupiter
Ninib
Saturn
Heavens
God
Cleveland
Eader
Hair Trigger Champion Sidesteps Rival Towns
Windhurst and Bladderhurst vie for a one night attraction as the hair trigger champion arrives. Windhurst offers money, liquor, powder, and royalties for a single up shoot with all rights reserved, while Bladderhurst consoles posterity by quashing the plan.
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Windhurst
Bladderhurst
Visitors to Meadow Ants Stir U S Immigration Debate
The New York customs service blocks Mrs C W Morse from importing meadow ants from Europe, illustrating ongoing tensions over living imports. The piece recalls Trouvelot in 1869 releasing gypsy moths as a cautionary tale of amateur naturalist zeal.
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New York
C. W. Morse
Europe
Trouvelot
Harvard
France
United States
Medford
Mass
28 Day Senator Towne Earns Tea Time Compliment
Senator Towne of Minnesota delivered a short 28 day term speech criticizing Republican policy in the Philippines. Senator Depew of New York praised the diction but critiqued the logic as execrable, and Towne retorted with a witty reply about understanding.
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Ormer
Joe Blackburn
Blackburn
Charlie Towne
Minnesota
Senate
Philippines
Senator Depew
New York
Towne
Climbers' League Funds Used to Buy Coal for Poor
John Parks, once a liner deckhand, challenged the Climbers' league at Salvation Army hall in Pennsylvania avenue. Members saved nickels all winter for a banquet, but Parks proposed using $15 to buy three tons of coal for women and children. The motion passed, and Major Evana distributed the coal.
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John Parks
Climbers’ League
Salvation Army Hall
Pennsylvania Avenue
League
Parke
Evana Gm
Pound Party at Mike O Rourke's Ends in Assault
Witnesses say a gathering at Mike O Rourke's lasted late into the night with a brawl. Bridget reports Pat McGinnis and Barney Q O Flannigan clashing, leaving Barney badly beaten amid the fracas. Nora confirms heavy drinking and a chaotic scene with multiple participants.
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Bridget
Mike O'Rourke
Nora
Barney Q
Flannigan
Pat McGinnis
Barney
Castoria and Patent Remedies Adverts Note Pediatric Claims
An old advertisement fragment promotes Castoria as a safe infant remedy with a long use and signature claim. It mentions Fletcher's Castoria and includes mocking lines about new people and starch earnings. Also referenced are Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for digestive regulation and Putnam Fadeless Dyes as easy to use.
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Dr. Pierce
Modern Euphemism and Satirical Quip in Galveston News
A Lighthearted comparative column notes on unexpected phrases in sacred text and social life. It cites a Sunday school line about Nineveh and satin ashes, then mocks modern house party naming, reflecting contemporary wit and social norms.
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Laura
Nineveh
Galveston News
Take Time to Live
Overwrought nerves produce irritability and a petulant disposition injures a woman’s living. Learn to ignore inevitable annoyances and take time to live as well as work.
Absolutely Necessary
A Baltimore American quote reflects a playful exchange about fate and belief. The line questions Bridget’s view of fortune telling and whether belief guides daily life.
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Bridget
Baltimore American
Catarrh Cure Peruna Endorsed By Inspector of Immigration
A. de la Torre Jr former U S Inspector of Immigration at the Port of San Francisco writes from 1111 Powell St praising Peruna as the best national catarrh cure he has used and promising to advocate for it to friends and colleagues. The letter is dated January 6 1914 in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
A. de la Torre, Jr
U. S
Port of San Francisco
Powell St
Cal
Peruna
Suffering Women Turn To Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
A Victorian era style appeal claims many testimonials prove Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound relieves female distress. Three letters from Mrs J D Murdoch Quincy MA and Laura Quincy MA highlight relief after starting the remedy, inviting readers to write for confidential information.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
J. D. Murdoch
Quincy
Mass
Laura Quincy
Pinkham
Ert
D. Murpoon
Gordon St
South Quincy
Maas
Lydia E. Penkham
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Patriotic Committee
Uncle Sam
League Fund
Semin
Castoria
Fletcher
Putnam
Adv
Fran
Carter
Carters
Moetie
Cee
Lincoln
S. T. Richmond
Providence
R. I
S. T. Richmann
Waldo Street
R. L
Akerman
Rev
K. Akerman
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