Passing Events and Public Notices in One Issue
The article surveys political rhetoric and social campaigns, noting President's return to Washington and urging early applications for office seekers. It cites Sherman and a Rock Island reunion remark, a South Carolina earthquake forecast, and a White Cross League pledge promoting purity. It highlights Josiah Allen’s Wife and Elizabeth Stuart Phelps stories, a Nickle Plate Railroad mortgage suit for 25 million, and a 1886 American Newspaper Annual reference. It also previews Fremont memoirs in two volumes with extensive illustrations and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Allen
Philadelphia Ladies’ Home Journal
Practical Housekeeper
Jonesvillians
Josiah
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Marion Harland
Gospel Scenes at Gethsemane and Trial Reflections
This lesson surveys the arrest of Jesus at Gethsemane, Peter’s denial, and the early morning Sanhedrin hearing led by Annas and Caiaphas. It frames lessons on seeking divine aid, staying close to Jesus, and guarding against denial, with thoughts on faithful conduct. It also reports an analysis by the New York State Board of Health on baking powders, noting alum and lime presence and praising Royal for purity. It ends with a health ad for Simmons Liver Regulator addressing bad breath and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caiden
Gethsemane
Jerusalem
Jesus
Kedron
Mount of Olives
Jesus of Nazareth
Son of God
Peter
Annas
Caiaphas
John
Christ
New York
N. Y. Tartar Co
Prof
Love
New York State Board of Health
Washington Letter from 1886 on society and cabinet concerns
Regular Correspondent Wasuinetous describes autumn Washington as a fashionable season hub with returning society. President Cleveland’s vacation and pending cabinet matters frame a piece noting War Department staff changes and disputes over appointments and efficiency under Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinetous
Washington
Saratoga
Congress
Cleveland
Folsom
Arlington Heights
Bayard
Lamar
Endicott
Whitney
Villas
Garland
Fairchild
War Department
What Advertising Does Some Plain Facts Clearly Expressed
Rochester Post-Express Sept 17 1886 notes Rochester as a hub for patent medicines and proprietary articles. It highlights Hop Bitters Erdine and others, stating major firms run European and other branches. Erdine’s manager argues newspaper ads reach vast audiences and drive success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Post-Express
Rochester
Hop Bitters Company
Erdine Company
Europe
Australia
South America
No Hun dred Valuable Suggestions to Shorthand Students
Shelby A Moran of the University of Michigan releases a new shorthand guide titled No Hun dred Valuable Suggestions to Shorthand Students. The volume, priced at $1.00, is praised by shorthand writers nationwide and suitable for both teachers and students of all systems. It may be obtained from the Stenographic Institute in Ann Arbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby A. Moran
University of Michigan
Stenographic Institute
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Van Wert Column Note Attributed To Joseph Hanley Editor
An editorial note from Van Wert Ohio assigns the column to Joseph Hanley as the point of contact for all educational articles, indicating the editor's role and preferred correspondence for school topics. The brief detail centers on attribution and the editor's address for education coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hanley- van Wert
Ohio
Examination Questions from a 1886 Teachers’ Exam
A compact summary of the arithmetic and general knowledge questions used in a September 25 1886 teachers examination. It lists problems on fractions percent time value of money roots reading grammar geography and history plus teaching method questions and professional development points.
Brown's Iron Bitters Promises Health Rise and Restored Vitality
A period advertisement extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic to enrich the blood and strengthen the system. It claims benefits for dyspepsia, weakness, malaria, and debility, citing Miss Sallie L Paules of Wrightsville, Pa, as a cured case. It notes Riblet the fish dealer near Jacob's corner with a range of fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Reilly
Arkansas
Brown Chemical CO
Baltimore
Mrs. Grundy
Brown
Sallie L. Paules
Wrightsville
Riblet
Jacob’s Corner
Teachers Reading Circle and Institute Programs
Members of the Teachers Reading Circle are asked to prepare for the U T R C meeting this Saturday November 2. Adopted books for year four include Sully's Teacher's Handbook of Psychology Shakespeare selections Barnes General History or Thalheimer General History Gregory Political Economy or Chapin First Principles of Political Economy plus a requirement to read an educational periodical. A Teachers Institute will be held in High School Hall Van Wert Ohio at 11 a m with a program featuring Joseph Hanley A A Manship Miss Louise John Prof D R Boyd and a note on local pumps at Clark’s Stove Store. An item mentions a person seeking to steal clothing preferring the best from H V Olney’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Sully
Wordsworth
Barnes
Thalheimer
Gregory
Chapin
Teachers’ Institute
van Wert
Ohio
Joseph Hanley
United States
A. A. Manship
Louise John
D. R. Boyd
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Summerse
TT & Arnold
East Main Street
Peon
Union
Official Directory
Samuel Portner
F. Leslie
Henry German
Aaron J. Panes
Joshua Wagers
Shaffner
Edgar Eckhart
Jesse Engle
C. P. Richey
Hough
Geo. W. Bowett
J. W. Allen
Henry Rumble C. M. Watt
M. Gilliland
Stuckey
W.H. Nicodem R. F. Jones
John Masters
A.J. Roller
I, Weible
Wn. Foster
John Semer
Harrison Harrison
Wiltshire
Liberty
Pleasant
Pleasant Union Union
Tlonglin -Houglin Ridge
Ridge
York
Jennings Jennings
Jackson
Postoffice
Dixon
Leslie
Wren
Koogle
Cavett
Tokio
Spencerville
Elgin
Delphos
Middlepoint
W. Smith, M.D
Hill & Co
Main Street
A. Henes
Hines & Son’s Drug Store
W. McGavren
M. D
North Washington Street
Charles BR. Reld
T. B. Barrick's
W. H. Christoiter
Attorneys AT Law
A. I. Sweet
H. W. Blachly
Sweet & Blachly
Ames
Otto
Court House
A. P. McConahay
J. C. Browder
Melsheimer & Son
J.C. Allen
G. M. Saltzgaber
T. C. Glenn
Saltzgaber & Glenn
ATR AT Law
van Wert County
McCurdy’s Block
O. N. Grandstaff
J. A. Bate
Grandstarr & Bate
North
Washington St
Ream
West Main Street
Hotels
W. B. Jones
W. M. Kear
Pati Ws
Lodge
Spewart Hamilton
A. J. Murphy
Union Hall
J. W. Lee
P.C. Alc. Webster
A.P. M’conahay Bon
A. P. McConaha
PFT
W. & G. Railway
Gon NG Went
Pullmans
Chicago
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Joain van Liew
A. Ford
James McCrea
Chicago & Atlantic
Marion
Kenton Preston Lima
Enterprise Decatur
Kingsland
Huntingto
Huntington
P.M. Thegh Ceesecsfeeeree
Houvad Sevacasilteoh Aaa
Aay
Ote Bach Inch Alretrieot Aselectocs
A. M. North Judson .Iv
P.M. Kouts
C Reese
Crown Poin
Hammond
Englewood
Athe
P. M
Crown Point
Kents
North Judson
Akron
Bolivar
Huntington Tar
Huntington Kingsland, Decatur
Lima
Preston Kenton
A.M
A. M
P.M
Getty
Boston
New Dearborn
W. Snow
Gen. Pass
F. Broughton
Gen. Maner
Lana
Black's Crossing
Union Township
Minterprise
Cavelle
Padding Pike
Luatty Township
Paulding County
Gilberts Mills
Ridge Road
Palmer
Washington Street
Pleasant Township
Jackson Township
Convoy
Enterprise
Tully Township
York Township
Jonestown
Yorkville
Curcaco
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Union Cigar Company of Chicago
U. S
Fas
S. Gibbs
Union Cigar Co
All Crocers
Union Cigar Company
Clinton St
D. L. Clippinger
T. 5. Jones & CO
Venedocia
Jackson & Mackinaw
R. R. Time Table
Parker
Hindercorns
Pisces & Cos
N.Y
James
J. Means&Co
Lincoln St
Mass
Eel Meurron
Ft. Wayne, Ind
Alaria
Browns
Denig’s
DENIG
NES & Son
Sherman
The
Tennessee
Rock Island
Wiggins
South Carolina
Charleston
South
White Cross League
Cuyahoga County
Nickle Plate Railroad
Court of Common Pleas
Central Trust Company
Union Trust Company
Detroit
Hoadly
N. W. Ayer & Son
Canada
John Charles Fremont
Belford, Clark & Co
Senator Benton
Jessie Benton Fremont
Missouri River
Pacific
F. D. Hargreaves
E. G. Love
Ph. D
Simmons
Tory
Yale College
Salem
U.S
America
Patrick Henry
Penn
Institute
H. V. Olney
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