1889 diary p16 Looking Backward from 2000 to 1887

[Deskman]

This may be a googly!

Here is an extract of notes on Looking Backward from 2000 to 1887 by Edward Bellamy; a work of Utopian science-fiction from 1888.

The full text of Looking Backward from 2000 to 1887 can be found at https://www.gutenberg.org/files/624/624-h/624-h.htm

I have transcribed all the notes bar a few words. Can you help?

"people educated till 21 leave off at 45 whole system
xxxxxx of state erecting one great umbrella or awning along streets
over heads of people instead of each individual holding a little"

Thanks for any ideas.

bold text is thanks to help here

[Bookbox]

... erecting one great umbrella ...

[Deskman]

Erecting is impressive Bookbox.

[sparrett]

......whole system red tape of state under one giant umbrella......
 
Sue

[Deskman]

Is that tongue in your cheek sparrett?

[Bookbox]

I must say I'm having difficulty seeing ... red tape. I can't suggest anything feasible at the moment, but I think it might begin with b... and end with ...e, possibly ...re ?

In the first line, is it perhaps ... leave off at 45 (rather than laid off) ?

I do think the umbrella is great (rather than giant).

[Deskman]

Thanks Bookbox,

I should have taken more care with great and leave.

I have nothing to offer on the possible b....e word. I'll think about it.

Deskman

[arthurk]

whole system being purpose of state??

Not too sure about purpose, but nothing else comes to mind at present.

[Deskman]

Thanks arthurk and Bookbox.

I'll give this googly a rest.

Deskman.