Rural school attendance and compulsory laws in Pennsylvania
The article urges public opinion and strict enforcement of compulsory attendance to improve rural school turnout. It cites Pennsylvania figures showing rural absences higher than urban, with costly losses to students and taxpayers and a call to action to educate or perish.
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J. L. McBrien
Bureau of Education
Juehter
Publc
Pennsylvania
Pennsivyvenia
Eurat
Egiria
Beecher
West Dominates Athletics With Western Supremacy Claim
A New York feature declares the West holds athletic supremacy across events, listing champions including Jesse Wither of Kansas as featherweight, Johnny Kilbane of Ohio as bantamweight, Young Erile of Minnesota as lightweight, Jock Witton of Indiana as light heavyweight, Fred Kelly of California as all around champion, and Lady Lanser of California as swimming champion.
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New York
Jesse Wither d
Kansas
Johnny Kilbane
Ohio
Train Passengers Urged to Reach Pullman Hotel
Commuters directed to alight at the station and proceed to the Pullman Hotel for lodging or meetings as part of a city plan to consolidate transit and hospitality services. The notice emphasizes convenient access and safety in the crowded terminal area.
West dominate sports stars highlighted at Newark A A U meet
The piece notes top athletes from the west in American and National leagues and at the A A U meet in Newark. It mentions Tris Speaker Hal Chase Charles Evans Alexander Joe Stecher John son Griffin and others while discussing western strength and eastern defenses. It also covers protests against proposed freight rates by Nebraska jobbing towns led by Lincoln and hearings before the interstate commerce commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Speaker
Texas
Hal Chase
California
Charles Evans
Climois National Jewelle
Alexander
Nebraska
Joe Stecher
Johnson and Griffin
Jerome Travers
Francis Cuimet
Fly's Cream Balm for Quick Nasal Relief
Quick relief from head colds and nasal congestion with Fly's Cream Balm. Fragrant antiseptic balm applied in the nostrils opens passages instantly and soothes inflamed mucous membranes. Promises immediate breathing ease and relief from sniffles and headaches.
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Tella
Nebraska towns protest proposed freight rate hike
Six Nebraska jobbing towns through their commercial clubs protest impending railroad rate increases set to go into effect. The October 25 communication urges officials to oppose enforcement of the proposed freight tariffs.
Sentencing in San Francisco murder case for preparedness day blast
Warren K Billings, convicted of killing Mrs Myrtle Van Loo in the July 22 parade bombing that killed ten, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Frank H Dunne. A stay was granted to allow an appeal. Four others remain to stand trial on murder charges in the tomb care case.
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San Francisco
Warren K. Billings
Myrtle van Loo
Frank H. Dunne
Billings
Supper by Baptist Church Ladies October 19
Supper will be served in church parlors at 5 o clock with chicken and noodles mashed potatoes cold slaw pickles baked beans cheese light rolls pumpkin pie and coffee for 35 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
Distinctive Reason for Royal Baking Powder
The chief advantage of Royal Baking Powder is its fruit origin from cream of tartar derived from grapes. It is a healthful natural food without alum or phosphate, unlike other mineral-based baking powders.
Tonsil surgeries and local visits mark Alliance notes
Miss Mattie Koester and Miss Nellie Bushnell underwent tonsil removals in Alliance. A Hemmeford girl and a local resident’s daughter battled appendicitis or tonsil surgery. Snow fell modestly in Alliance with heavier falls north. Local trips included J T Wiker visiting Doug las and returning with his father Al Wiker. Ducks figures and a large duck dinner highlight the hunting casuals. The Commercial club pledges to cover unpaid county fair premiums amid a deficit and cautious hopes for next year.
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Commercial Club
Il. M. Bushnell, Jr
County Fair Association
Fair Association
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Chicago
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Kearney
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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State Commission
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Lincoln Commercial Club
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Nellie Bushnell
Hyannia
Frank Potiesi
Hemmeford
Claude Vaughan
H. ©. Eastman
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First National Bank
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Douglas
Wyo
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Mr. Wiker
Art Wiker
Harry Molring
Bert Duncan
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Roy Gregg
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