Science and Schools Stir Debate on Indian Education
In a controversial stance, the piece argues that Indian education should follow scientific principles tailored to their needs and urges cautious transfer to public schools with sensitivity to racial traits. It critiques Pope and asserts modernization will soon advance Indians in mathematics and astronomy, challenging traditional theology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Pope
Loig
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Percy Stickney Grant
Getting Their Heads Together At Democratic Convention
Sunday morning July 6 1924 report on the Democratic national convention where leaders managers and supporters scramble to break the deadlock McAdoo is urged to step aside while others insist on loyalty. The piece notes rising costs long sessions and the mounting pressure of a climax as delegates face an uncertain future and predictions of decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agers
Wnappers-In
McAdoo
Bronte
Female delegates energize the Democratic convention
Women at the Democratic National Convention energize proceedings with wit and vigor as they act as delegates and speakers. Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown of West Virginia earns praise for her eight minute pitch for John W. Davis. Analysts note women sing up and down the hall but their oratory lacks the sustained force of male speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Politics
Izetta Jewell Brown
West Virginia
John W. Davis
Times
Daniel Webster
Sun
Iain
The Red Man's Little Red Schoolhouse
Uncle Sam increases funding for Native American education in 1925 to 5,571,864 dollars, up 328,000 from 1924. Attendance grew from 61,800 in 1920 to nearly 65,000 by 1923, while about 20,000 Indian children remained unenrolled, many Navajo shepherds in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Arizona
The Lantern By Don Marquis and Miscellany
A collage of verse and prose bits including The Lantern by Don Marquis, Beside the Water Hole a playful verse about golf and a bullfrog, a social satire on Miss Hecklebury, a Spring Thought about love and pursuit, and Perley A Child’s verse on being a leader. A mix of humorous animal whimsy and reflective poetry with varied voices and old newspaper cadence.
Horoscope predicts fits of harmony and conflict
Sunday July 6 1924 horoscopes warn Venus favors lovers in the afternoon while morning hours threaten domestic discord. Seers foresee religious controversy influencing politics and violence from prejudice, urging unity and patience amid a troubled period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Mercury
Lov‘ers
Ven
Skien
Uuil
Beorland
Holland
Points on Auction Bridge and Mah Jongg
A long reader letter discusses ethics and tactics in Auction Bridge and Mah Jongg, weighing deception and fair play. It compares American and English laws for bidding and card play, with examples from a Bridge hand showing quick thinking and strategic deception, plus notes on upcoming code revisions and jury of opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAH Jongg
Whist Club of
New York
American Whist League
Ala
Jonge
China
Ste
Yana
Manoar
Northe
Pune
Norte
Alcohele
Aiscusa
Eny
Man Jones
Chow Pane
Kong
Gould
Ohare
Hsee
Phyer
Garren
Mess
Wagneh Clube
Jonas
Weller
England
Koel
America
Dismonde
Origina Heart
Declarer
Hearts
Doctor Dolittle Returns Home From Amazon War
In a scene from The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle a comical journey resumes as the Doctor consoles a mischievous fox and plans to return a squirrel to family. The tale shifts to Nyam Nyam where Chief Nyam Nyam battles Dahomey and Amazon women soldiers while a heroic white mouse helps defend the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomey
Nyam- Nyam
Erten
Sige
Nyam-Nyam
Amazons
White Mouse
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Fifth Avenue
Globe
Steger
Chicago
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San Fernando
Los Angeles
Bryan
la Follette
Phineas 'T. Barnum
Democratic Party
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Eyrie
M. Dennis
Spring
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