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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1884
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses politics, epidemics, labor unrest, suffrage debates, strikes across mines in Pennsylvania and neighboring states, and social issues. It references cholera fears in Europe and America, labor organization, and proposed legislation while mixing numerous garbled names and places. The readable portions sketch a turbulent period with labor, public health, and political tensions.
The piece surveys prevailing fashion in textiles and accessories including white stockings, lace, and embroidery. It notes trimming, initials on handkerchiefs, and exotic birds for hats, then shifts to industrial art education and its impact on English design and manufacturing, citing historical examples and public school drawing.
A Philadelphia study notes widespread sewing instruction in public schools. Three grades of sewing exist in primary schools with optional programs in grammar schools. Primary teachers devote weekly one hour to instruction, mainly on Friday afternoons, reaching roughly forty thousand girls. some grammar schools also teach boys.
A call stresses the need for art and drawing in public schools to lift industry. It argues that broad, general instruction builds manual dexterity and inventiveness, reduces reliance on pauper labor, and raises national wealth by producing skilled workers and better products.
A local store promotes its holiday selection of high quality items. The catalog emphasizes handsomest goods and strong value for shoppers during the season. The promotional note highlights new arrivals and special pricing.
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