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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1895
Page
4
The piece ridicules Professor H W Jerks of Cornell for proposing an endowed newspaper. It argues such a venture would be unreadable and lifeless, comparing it unfavorably to The Congressional Record and patent office publications, and urges against "foolery" of endowing a paper.
A digest of debates on Canada’s copyright stance and US Britain policy, plus a profile of the Boston Public Library’s growth. It details early gifts from Paris, Everett, Winthrop, Bigelow, and Joshua Bates, the cornerstone in 1853, and the Copley Square opening last March.
A critique of public school singing methods, arguing they fail to develop musical reading and love for music. It cites Dedham and Brookline Mass as successful models where pupils read music at sight and perform major works with professional soloists. Also discusses ocean tidal electricity and meat inspection debates, ending with a grim depiction of a mad dog incident and public mistreatment.
Thoughtful remarks on how Americans abroad are admired more as distance grows. The text notes happiness comes from minimal focus on ailments and mis fortunes, and asserts the aim of life is continual learning with lessons from experience.
A government clerk troubled by insomnia hires a steady colored housekeeper who flees in fright after hearing a gas alarm and phantom noises. The clerk rages at the gas and the kitchen ruckus as the unsettled home ends with a new ad in the Star want column seeking another settled woman for chores.
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