Teachers' Local Institute Held in Sugar Grove
The Sugar Grove Teachers Local Institute opened Friday evening March six 1891 in Seminary Chapel with D F Braley presiding Rev John Hill led devotions and Miss Gertrude Smith played piano After talks by County Superintendent Putnam and Prof R R Rogers the meeting adjourned to morning sessions featuring essays on teaching language physiology and moral training. Resolutions praised lectures hospitality and staff urging future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Braley
John Hill
Gertrude Smith
Putnam
Warren County
Alice Curtis
R. R. Rogers
Jamestown
Air Castle
Edward Bellamy
M. E
Singing America
Rogers
Supt. Putnam
White
B. F. Thorpe
Singing
America
Anna Shott
Supt. MacGowan
Prof. MacGowan
H. Ken. Lyon
Chandlers Valley
Eunice Tuttle
Maud Willians
Busti
N. Y
Eva McKelvey
Maggie Russell
Vinnie Russell
Lena Thorpe
Nettie Norris
Clelia Covey
Mary Skinner
Mary Gage
Vinnie Thompson
Etta Pilling
Estella Noyes
MacGowan
Supt
Rev. White
Sugar Grove
Women Who Please Men A writer’s view on appeal and restraint
A Ladies' Home Journal essay argues men prefer subtle, self-assured femininity over flaunting talent or beauty. The writer likens admiration to discovery, warning women not to force beauty or prowess. He labels popular women as those who project quiet womanliness, inviting interest rather than demanding it.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
March
Early Spring Nature and Her Lessons
The speaker reflects on nature's enduring inheritances felt in warm sunlight on a sunny bank. They link personal renewal to the seasons, noting bare south hillsides, pennyroyal scent, rustling leaves, and signs of wildlife such as partridges and a stripped squirrel. The passage emphasizes nature's steady persistence mirrored in the self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Bradford boot and shoe firm Rich & Robinson settles with creditors
Bradford bankrupt Rich & Robinson, boot and shoe dealers, agreed to 40 percent cash settlement with creditors. Costs are expected to be about 20 percent of the total, with about $85,000 owed. Creditors will release the firm once funds to pay are available.
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Bradford
Tramutros
Ont
Rich & Robinson
Ledger's Letters from Gartaxp and Nearby Towns
A collection of local notes from Gartaxp Pa and nearby towns dated March 12 reports residents moving into former homes, visits by relatives, a young stranger staying, a few sales and resumptions of work, a suspected prize fight rumor, and ongoing community events. Also includes reflections on truth in religion, public health notes, and family household advice.
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Gartaxp
Clarence Biyreone
Mr. Ayers
Charlie Price
Alex Snyder
Clarendon
Torpedo
Jerry Dugan
Aroud
Emma Hammond
Hathaway
Marionville
C. D. Horn
C.D. Horn
Newton
Must Have Liked Them Bangor Story
A Bangor lad helped serve refreshments at a party hosted by his prominent mother. He cheerfully announced that the cake plates were nearly empty, prompting laughter from the ladies. The column closes with a note praising General Sherman’s legacy of generosity and patriotism.
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Bangor
Ostess
Sherman
Encrease of Religious Tolerance and Public Notices
Prof Max Muller argues religious intolerance persists in modern times and cites historical Inquisition and notable thinkers. A Nassau NY society note tells of Mrs Huntington’s neck size and a bill dispute with Mr Rowland. Government expenses now exceed 540 million dollars annually.
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Max Muller
Inquisition
Dean Stanley
Bishop Colenso
Charles Kuogeley
E. P. Huntington
New York
Rowland
Easter Dates Through History and the Century
The article details earliest and latest Easter dates, noting March 22 to April 23 as extremes. It cites 1886 as the latest date before 1943 and lists prior occurrences in 1818, 1761, 1998, 1508, 1578, among others, then projects dates for the remaining years of the century including 1891 to 1900 with specific dates.
Press paints grim view of party's disarray ahead of convention
The Phil Evening Herald notes the Democratic Press deems the party demoralized with Quay pursuing self interest and a looming convention deciding nominees. It cites Delamater's fall and a fractured organization needing broad leadership while predicting Republican tensions and monopoly concerns.
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Quay
Delamater
Partey
Standard Oil Company
Hone
Phil. Evening Herald
Legislature Falters as Republicans Fail to Act says Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times says the Legislature did little this session, with Republicans alienating voters and failing to pass reform. It blames the party’s defeat of the Bullingsley bill, oil interests, tax equalization, and ballot reform efforts, arguing Democrats could have steered Republicans to future success by this inaction.
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Commonwealth
Philadelphia Times
Delamater
Wooster Legislature Divides Over Presidential Preferences
In Ispimaronis Indiana on March 7 the Wooster Legislature split among party lines. Among 95 Democrats 40 backed Cleveland, 35 Gray, 8 for Ill, and the rest scattered. Republicans divided 20 for Blaine, 17 for Harrison, and one each for Gresham Alger and the nominee.
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Ispimaronis
Ind
Wooster
Cleveland
Gray
Ill
Blaine
Harrison
Gresham
Alger
Late Good News Cheering Race News Across the Nation
A brief rallying note proclaims widespread optimism as sections nationwide report progress and confidence in future events. The message underscores unity and public morale amid ongoing efforts.
Bank Wreckers Trial Fails to Spare Prisons
The Philadelphia case assigns prison terms to Geo F Work James Dungan and Louis Pfeiffer for financial crimes. Pfeiffer testified against partners, receiving one year eight months. Work three years four months. Dungan two years six months. Judge Arnold condemns Work as reckless, commends Pfeiffer, and notes Dungan’s poor choices.
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America
Philadelphia
Geo. F. Work
James
Dungan
Louis F. Pfeitler
Work
Pfoil
Faunce
Arnold
Afrs
Pfeiffer
Dunogan
Old Cherry Hill
Pennsylvania Railways Promotes Luxurious Ocean Tours
The Pennsylvania Railroad advertises personally conducted tours to the Golden Gate with vestibule Pullman Palace Trains and a tourist agent chaperon. Departures from New York on March 26 and April 14 offer round trip rates of 276 and 300 dollars, via Portland and Tacoma, including Pullman accommodations and carriage rides. Apply to Gav W. Boyd or tourist agents in Philadelphia or New York. In Bogrow, Mass a senate judiciary committee confronted fraud in spiritual manifestations, considering penalties for imitating spirits for profit.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Golden Gate
Ossid
New York
Porteland
Tacoma
Bogrow
Mass
Senate Judiciary Committee
W. S. Thompson
Curtis
A. A. Wheelock
Anna Dickinson Improves at Pittston March Report
Dr Schulta of the Danville asylum writes Miss Susan Dickinson that Anna Dickinson is gradually improving, eats well, sleeps a good portion of the time, and recovery is expected in a few months. A Philadelphia fund is raising modestly to aid her and future self support.
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Pittston
Schulta
Danville Asylum
Susan Dickinson
Anna Dickinson
Tia
Philadelphia
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Fred Root
Seminary
M. E.church
Crandall
Page
Emma Miller
Rexford
Aruna Shott
Prof. Hill
Laing
Mr. Thorpe
Institute
Bruley
Esterna Norxs
Chenia Cover
Rech A& Robinson Setile
the Ledger
North Warren
North Warnes
Mail
la Grippe
Dr. Cowden
Dr. Dorwin
Sirus Pex
Russell
Ruesset
Buffalo
S. R. Brown
T.R
March Forum
Annals of Hygiene
Tam
Phineas T. Barnum
Pacific
Goast
Pennsylvanis Ballresad
Law
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