Prophecy of the Century Class of 1900 Dreams
A narrator recounts attempting to foretell the futures of Wooster High School’s Century Class of 1900. The tale follows the foolish trials of palmistry and phrenology, a Spirit of the Future apparition, and a comic journey through Wooster streets with friends like Fred Redick and Grace Smith. The piece ends with a claim of a bright future for the class of 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althou
Vnbins
Seroogze
Seroopze
Adarn
Dickens
Ivenide
Wooster
Knights of the Club
Fred Redick
Fred
Grace Smith
Sprocse
Harley Maxwell
Will McQuige
Chloe Cooper
Will
Moreland
Chloe
Jeffersons Influence on American Institutions
A tribute tracing Thomas Jefferson as a champion of liberty and education. It argues his actions abolished slave labor support, promoted a strict constitution, and advanced public libraries. The piece lauds his lasting impact on America’s growth, learning, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Montecello
Vargas
England
Jeffignon
North West
Oryinal
The 20th Century Woman and Her Coming Role
A discussion on the New Woman and her future in education careers and public life. The piece argues women will increasingly claim professional spaces, exercise voting power, and pursue higher status while noting resistance from some men and urging education and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheas
Ates
Wilkal
Spain
New York
United States
The True Ideal and the Aim of Life
Essay urges lifelong planning for the future with lofty, well meant aims. It argues that true rightness lies in moral growth and kindness, not mere appearance, and stresses learning from history to improve ourselves.
Path to success and historical reflections on virtue
A reflective essay on success stressing character, education, and perseverance as core requirements. It contrasts wealth with moral gains, emphasizes self reliance, steady effort, and decisive action, and touches on historical figures to illustrate the consequences of leadership and virtue.
Benedict Arnold’s Life and Betrayal Recalled in Portrait
Fragmented narrative recalls Benedict Arnold’s early career, turning point, and alleged treachery. The prose hints at his public acts, Washington’s comparison, and the moral judgment over his motive and character in a historical sketch.
The Dismemberment of Poland in History
A historical overview describes Poland rising as a formidable early modern state and rival to major powers, then collapsing under noble factionalism and foreign influence. It notes a period when no king was elected with Catherine of Russia influencing Poland, leading to subservience to a northern power. The passage frames Poland’s decline as a long predicted fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Predrich
Catherine
Theresa
Austria
Wiedrich
Prussia
Moder
Arnold Arinold
Eolles Gate
Savrittoma
Leer
Ila
Benedict Artois
Poland
Europe
Catherine of
Russia
North
Isanell Wilke Class Poem Ends School Year
The passage features a graduation style poem by Isanell Wilke praising the class of nineteen naught s and their ascent to future heights. It recalls fellow students, teachers, and a motto urging perseverance and noble deeds as they part to meet again in memory and in Elcavon's eternal fair home above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stene
Elcavon
Heigts
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Belle Wilhelm
Delje
Heaven
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Imogene Miller
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Bloom
Maeae
Salvation Army
Baar Derr
Helen Smith
Lucile Rockes
Mary Sanborn
School of Musi Wooster University
Mass Bessie Beatrice Wickert
Wooster High School
Thintife
Dune
Lugu
Colin
Eliss of
Myrtle Elser
White House
Myrtle
Piblic
Pearlemith
Myrtle Allen
Bertha Correll
Luella
Eva Sith
Bertha Dauwience
Nellie Donald Wond
Zell Anees
Far West
Tennyson
Princerstt
Maud Ammon
Cyrene
Nora Merilut
Mr. Johnson
Joseph Gravatt
Alaska
Wayne Blackbur
Ruth
Dallas Myers
daiey—_Leamin
Chinn
Charles Polls
Wooster Uiversity
Albert Simhith
William Kinney
Chiss
Tun Trang
MAS Downing
Wills
Kinsey
Benedict Arnuld
Atal FV Mentean
Hamley Manmelm
Isanell Wilke
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