Education and Its Growth from Past to Present
The piece traces education’s rise from early foreign and American educators to the modern system. It credits Pestalozzi and Froebel, notes Jefferson Webster Kent and others, and describes state funds, universities, and widespread schooling. It highlights the press, inventions like the phonograph and telephone, and the influence of educated voters on democracy. It critiques Renaissance pedagogy and praises Jesuit methods for balancing memory with understanding.
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Pestalozsi
Froebel
Adames
Jefferson
Webster
Franksin
Kent
Marehall
Europes
America
United States Mail
Edison
Bell
Early educational reformers and the shift from books to science
The passage surveys figures from Comenius to Locke, tracing a shift in education from book learning to observing nature and developing virtue and judgment. It notes Bacon and Montaigne, the critique of pedantry, and the rise of a science of education emphasizing body, mind, and moral formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyola
Milton
Uick
John Devry
Comenius
Quick
Bacon
Ruther
Locke
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Mothers
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a women's health aid, claiming it dries drains heals inflammation and ulceration cures uterine weakness and sleeplessness with no alcohol or narcotics. A Syracuse reader testifies to postpartum recovery and a healthy new baby aided by Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. Pleasant Pellets are advised for inactive bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
James W Blacker
Catherine Street
Syracuse
Dr. Pierce
Two Hundred New Towns for the West Plan
Railroads promote factory building and plan to create about 200 new towns between Chicago and the Rocky Mountains. If realized, 200,000 people will settle these towns within 18 months to 2 years, with heavy investment to advertise western resources. Several lines spearhead the project across multiple states and territories. Druggist A W Sawtelle endorses Champlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, citing a customer’s life saved and a man’s quick recovery after use.
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Western Railroads
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Itta
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago & Northwestern
Burlington
Chicago, Milwaukee &St. Paul
Northern Pacific
Chicago & Eastern Illnois
Illinosa Gentral
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakotas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Montana
Idaho
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Oregon
Ohio Valley
Middle West
Getting Ready for the Big Count
Of the 52000 census enumerators to be examined and appointed by June 1 there are now 87400 appointed and qualified. Supervisors must select examine and secure appointment in regular form. Ill nois leads in appointing women supervisors with 211 female enumerature. Illinois district 1 supplies 158.
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Merriam
Illnois
Ilinois
Dear Miss Florence from Hinghim China Letter Home
A long letter describes life in Hinghua, China, with observations on daily chores, transport, clothing, housing, and schooling. The writer notes vast time differences, describes carts without wheels, foot binding practices, pigs in homes, and famine-era thrift, and contrasts Chinese life with American comforts. The writer asks after friends and mentions a publishing offer with postal costs.
Inherited Grandmother's Illness Coughing Symptoms
A reader describes feared inheritance of consumption with coughing and weight loss. The letter notes failing health, lung distress, and prior doctor advice to take liver oil, which the writer finds unsuitable due to stomach upset. seeks guidance.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Palatable Digestion and Recovery
Advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as easily digested and highly palatable. It urges fresh air and exercise for recovery, noting hypophosphites for strength and cod liver oil for nourishment.
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Scott
Scott Ebonne Chelsee Hon York
Electric Etterns Claim New Strength For Run-Down Men
Idaville Indiana man J W Gardner testifies Electric Etterns revived his health after stomach liver and kidney troubles caused loss of appetite backache and nervousness. He reports renewed appetite energy and a new lease on life. Available at Monroe and Howard's Drug Store 50 cents per bottle guaranteed.
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J W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Monroe & Howard's
Quiet Argh at Expense of Eccentric Superior
Detroit Free Press reports a peaceful dispute in an unclear precinct where a superior with eccentricities amused officers. Lighting requests were sent to stations to fill out illumination needs, but day squads could not observe dark districts, so no reports were made and the commissioner received a claim that the precinct was well lighted.
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Unionville
Hinghua
Japan
Migs
Cate
America
Churen
Detroit Free Press
Generous Giveaway of Dr King’s New Discovery
Propritors announce they have given away over ten million trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest lung diseases. Callon Monroe & Howard Druggists offer a free trial bottle and guarantee or price refund.
Farm and land for sale with various options
Real estate notices offer No 9 80 acre farm 6 miles from Unionville, fenced with 20 acres cultivated, terms take train wagon harness. No 10 240 acres unimproved land bargain. No 11 four room dwelling with installment plan $500 monthly. No 13 120 acre farm 40 cultivated, good house, orchard, sale price $10 per acre or $20 cash balance. No 14 second hand square piano for cows or horses. No 15 second hand coal stove exchange option.
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Unionville
Culvattion
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Uncle Sam
Clay
Chane
Io Kent
Vght
Thung
Bartle Massey
Rabeliais
I.wrder
Phileass Hy
Bavan
Roy
Spencer
Montaigue
Rabelais
Ais Beara
Monroe & Howard, Druggiats
Unionville Mo
Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Noah Martin
Florence Burns
Hinghim
Hina
Miss Frorence
Theonet Qaehb
Goyone
C. A. Hays
Fk Arsenal
Oldline
Puthany Cy
Farmer
Urionville, Mo
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