This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 from Salina, KS. USA. It was taken from the original document on file at the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, KS and reprinted by the Salina Journal. 8th Grade Final Exam: Salina, KS – 1895 Grammar (Time, one hour) 1. Give nine rules for…
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World Ideologies Explained
Feudalism You have two cows. Your lord takes some of the milk. Pure Socialism You have two cows. The government takes them and puts them in a barn with everyone else’s cows. You have to take care of all the cows. The government gives you as much milk as you need. Bureaucratic Socialism You have…

Little Red Riding Hood – Now 100% Politically Correct
There once was a young person named Little Red Riding Hood who lived on the edge of a large forest full of endangered owls and rare plants that would probably provide a cure for cancer if only someone took the time to study them. Red Riding Hood lived with a nurture giver whom she sometimes…

Humorous Tidbits
Secretary of State Colin Powell was recently approached by an Iraqi newspaper reporter and accusingly asked, “Isn’t it true that only 13 percent of young Americans can locate Iraq on a map?” Secretary Powell stopped, turned, and stated “Yes, it’s true. But, unfortunately for you, all 13 percent are United States Marines.” A guy walks…