Common School Education Criticized In Connecticut Report
The New York World reviews a Connecticut state board of education report condemning the common school system as cumbersome and ineffective. It notes that in Fairfield County many teachers are normal graduates yet few pupils master writing or basic arithmetic. The piece argues that lecturing replaces individualized learning and cites widespread ignorance as proof.
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New York
Connecticut
Connecticut State Board of Emention
America
Fairfield County
Local Depot Store Offers Repairs and Musical Goods
A fragment from a Truckee newspaper lists Depot Supply Store offerings including repairs of watches clocks and musical instruments, plus variety of goods from rug making tips to lumber, roofing and strings at Fowler's. It mentions Whitney Home accommodations in Truckee and prices for linen rag material and common lumber on cars at Verdi.
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Rourke
Verdi
Reno
Silver City Growth Amid Indian Wars in New Mexico
An ex-government inspector lauds Silver City New Mexico for growth despite Apache raids. He recalls 1870s length of violent Indian campaigns, notes the town’s early isolation, and praises modern education, sanitation, and Berlin sewage farms as signs of civic progress. The piece contrasts past isolation with present prosperity and urban development in the heart of the Apache country.
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Silver City
New Mexico
Arly
Territorial Normal School
Paria
Seine
Ontekirth
Berlin
Notice to Hunters Regarding Premises Access
Notice to Hunters. Thereby notify Kontera not to trespass upon my premises. Those who do not heed this notice will be prosecuted. G. Herman.
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Herman
Do It Yourself Lens Cleaning Guide for Photographers
A vintage asides on cleaning Lewy lenses and camera components using camel ink brush and soap water. Step by step method describes dust removal, cheesecloth washing, and careful wiping with multiple cloths to avoid scratches. It mentions ammonia in water and a soft dressing made from paste railing of coxmoling and lampblack for leather parts.
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Notescape
Timetless
Aneg
How to Bluff Lobster Tails in Three Sixteenths of an Indy
A recipe style article describes preparing court bouillon with onions celery root can rota parsley thyme and wine, then cooking lobster tails stuffed with mushroom filling baked in buttered crumbs. It also covers lemon application to hair roots for falling hair, a menthol scented cool remedy, and making oatmeal soap bags for skin cleansing.
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E. A. Jackman, M. D
Wadsworth, Ney
Port Office
Howe
Spat
T. B. Holmes, M. D
Wadsworth, Nevada
Mumnpton’s
Front Street
Ww. A
Tod
DR. P. Harmony
Mra
Doveney
Pope’a
Hilo
Heura
E. C. Phelps
Stice
Nevada Bank
Kuso
Nevada
Ward, D.D.S
Dispatch Building
Wadsworth, New
David W. Rolison
Ponsisa
Buripina
College of Dentistry
University of California
Goodwin & Dodge
Attorneys-At-Law
First National Bank
Reno, Nevada
P.S. Wilbur
Nevada House
Wansworth, Nevada
T. V. Julien
C.D. Horman
Dawn Mo
Merwater Work
Howe Iy Amlite
Heanetlen
Truckee
Whitney Home
Fowler's
Tiod Advinss
J. M. McCormack
Monuments Beadstones
Reno, Nevada, Co
Horman
White House
E. T. Lothrop, Prop
Main Street
Wadsworth
Tkoep
Boda
Verdi Mill Co
County
O. Lonery
Pacawens
J. F. Condon
Maxacan and
Sxcorrany
O. Laskey
J.f.coxpox
C. 0. Ponxina
Lueer
East Lake
Appnese
Verdi Mili, CO
Verpi, Nevana
G, Hoskins
Reno, Nev
Riverside Dairy
B, M, Shaber
Whitney House
Whitney, Prop
Truckes
W.T. Golding
Practical Boot and Shoe Maker
Call
Grand Central Hotel
North Virginia Street
Pines
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