Political Reform and the Spoils System in Civil Service
In a passionate retrospective, the piece argues for reforming the spoils system dating from the Garfield era. It cites the Pendleton Act of 1883 and subsequent competitive promotions, praising Democratic support and condemning patronage as dangerous to public trust. It links assassinations to corrupt political practices and urges continued reform to safeguard civil service integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sali
Gillenn
Girfield
Newtin
Wily
Butler
Cules
Garfield
W. ¥. Post
Civil Service Reform and the Cleveland Address Debate
The article discusses civil service reform themes tied to President Cleveland and contrasts with Grant era ideas. It notes calls for merit based appointments, competitive examinations, and the balance of political influence in federal staffing. It cites historical steps from 1860s to 1870s and references commissions, laws, and key figures in the reform movement.
Fashion Notes on Dresses and Hats in Everyday Life
Fashion column reviews current trends with lists of fabrics, silhouettes, and accessories. It highlights sailor suits for girls, two-tone combinations, valet gowns, and new ribbons in muted shades, detailing sleeves, belts, collars, and hats for midsummer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
M. ¥. Sten. Ae
Garfield Oration Passages From Keifer Spark Debate
The text cites Keifer of Ohio offering an oration on General Garfield. It notes the newspaper cannot print it in full but provides specimen passages illustrating his style and themes. The excerpts praise civic virtue, philanthropy, and public service while critiquing partisan excess and urging balanced leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arepublican
Ma-Sprater
Garfield
Tito
Soyer Elgtty
Mir
Elvi
Noah
Pepo
Tester
Keifoyts
Jude Minal
Ylain Thak Pein
Gondral
Turkeys in Woods and Fields Boost Poultry Profits
A 19th century note outlines turkey raising as profitable when birds forage naturally. It details hens laying two to three broods, cross-breeding with common hens, hatchery challenges, and the need for careful handling of eggs. It warns of predators, wide ranging flocks, and late maturity. A tangent mentions an Austrian man named Walkerlawhen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Turkey
Benate
WY. Tribune
Gove
Ron
Lamie Mopiuhlivs
The Bonapartist Chestnut in the Tuileries Tale
A curious Parisian tale follows the famed chestnut tree in the Tuileries Garden. King Louis XVIII and courtiers note its unusual blooming on March 20, amid Bonaparte nostalgia, then the tree dies back and a new bloom appears in 1824, sparking talk of loyalty and superstition.
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Turmen
Talterton
Paris
Loria Xvitl
Count Limolcott
Alro
Tuileries
Chicago Tretunn
Northern Cannibals and Congo Tales From the Journal
The Chicago Journal reports on Prof J Jacobson visiting the Bella Coola region and Luvalo near the Bonitnek coast. It details cannibal rumors, tribal practices, chieftainship rites, and a winter stay amid wilds and danger. It also surveys Congo River life, wildlife, minerals, trade, and justice systems with vivid scenes of markets and punishment.
Systo Oh Runimmns In Whine Why Basle
Fragmented text appears to be a garbled page from Popular Science. It references milk at lunch and strange names, but the narrative is unreadable and incoherent. No clear events or individuals are discernible for a reliable summary.
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J. Jacobson
Hamburg Museum
Bella Coola
Luvalo
Bontinek Avis
Toate Uy
Anne
Snow
Inoohwon
Germany
Vinlarda
I, U
Colowiat
Zife
Mamma
Sue
Letty
Mary
Sid Nonin
Alisabeth P. Allen
Play and Work for Boys in Our Little One
A Victorian era passage urges balanced play and work for boys, stressing moderation, self control, and daily chores. It contrasts boisterous exercise with duty, while a story of two sisters shows consequences of deceit and the moral aim of truth and repentance.
Rules of Politeness in Germany Described
A historical column discusses German manners with elaborate bowing greetings and formal salutations in streets, hotels, railways, and restaurants. It notes the custom of returning bows, the morning greeting, and crowds in transit areas. It also mentions country districts where children uncover to elders, and a New Yorker invention claim about a paper peach basket for four cents.
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Mattara
Germany
van Senor
Cory
New Yorker
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Edwanl F. Brigham
Colwmbia
Donmourativ
Heta
Honet
Denis Citta
Boston
Boston Tate
Civil-Service Reform
Cleveland
Washington
Storda
Haulin
Paige
Hinds
Tf Tran
Luton
United States
Inel
Congress
Grant
Senate
Niall
Willol
Gonpeal Butler
Minionaoe Bathory
Odyke
Grint
Mueller
Jelil
Newspaper Opinion
J. Faulkner
West Virginia
United States Senate
Louisa
Foraker
Union
Ohio
M . Y. Worth
Commissioner For Agriculture
Cotman
Chicago Herald
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Blaing
Chicago News
Clark
Nenepipers
Des Moines Leaier
Congo
Andre
Felande
Bangala
Congo Valley
Stanley Falls
Lower
Iaitwaon M'Bauza Moteke
Vivi
Twas
Tower River
Lutete
State
Sever
Min
Vivor
Statley Pool
Congo I
Stanley Pool
Kassal 1
Chicago Journal
Popular Science
Otte
ANG of
Huoh & Hilt
Maui
Clara
Pates
Dean Boys
Tiene
Alu
Sonal
Tedny
Toit
Tan
Sonrvels
Mamie
Ane
Tin
Lotty
Hoy
Mimi
Sita
Papa
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