School playgrounds and garden movement gain support
The Playground Association of America and the National School Association of America push for better play spaces and school gardens. Washington discussed a minimum play area per child, Virginia urges suitable playgrounds, and Philadelphia’s Superintendent Brumbaugh links play to discipline and intellect. President Kilpatrick will discuss growth of the school garden movement at Seney Stovall chapel on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
State of Washington
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia State Board of Education
Brumbaugh
Philadelphia
Jack
W. E. Kilpatrick
Seney- Stovall Chapel
Bryan Praises Boy Scouts In Miami Visit
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan endorses the Boy Scouts of America in Miami Florida praising the movement for ideals service and Christ like leadership He cites the value of helping others and the importance of cooperation as core lessons for boys He says the best service is to others and urges support for the scout movement.
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William Jennings Bryan
Boy Scouts of America
Miami
Florida
Scout Movement
Christ
Boy Scouts In Service
Gordon Announces Candidacy for Fourth Ward Alderman
Hugh H Gordon declares his bid for the unexpired term of Alderman B Y Harris in Fourth Ward Greensboro Ga March 13. He asks voters support while noting the resignation and urging neighbors to back his campaign. In a separate local item Clifford Nixon suffered a severe finger injury after his hand was caught in a shingle mill in the county causing pain and laceration.
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Fourth Ward
B. Y. Harris
Hugh H. Gordon
Banner
Greensboro
Clifford Nixon
Fights Scheduled For Tonight In Boxing Slate
Gunboat Smith fights Bombardier Wells in a 10 round bout in New York while Sailor Burke meets Joe Avanni in Medicine Hat Alberta a 15 round showdown.
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Very Rey Gunboat Smith
Bombardier Wells
New York
Sailor Burke
Joe Avanni
Medicine Hat
Alta
Danderine Ad Claims Hair Growth Remedy 25 Cents
Thin colorless hair due to dandruff is described as a sign of scalp neglect. The ad claims Danderine at 25 cents will save hair, improve luster and strength, stop itching, and promote new hair growth after weeks of use. It urges purchase from drug stores or toilet counters.
Athens Growth Highlighted in Industrial Index
Athens Clarke county plans three new steel bridges this year with one spanning 120 feet, while the Industrial Index from Columbus notes Athens’ rapid city growth into a commercial and industrial hub. The piece cites new buildings, residences, and major public works including a nine story office building, Clarke county courthouse, Y M C A facilities, and a $100000 school bond proposal amid a robust building year.
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Athens
Clarke County
W. S
Holman
Board of
County Commissioners
Tere Ororrrerere
Columbus
Georgia
W. S. Holman
H. J. Carr & Co
Atlanta
Miss Parrish on Reports of Herstalk and School Subjects
Miss Celeste Parrish addresses misreporting in the Athens Banner Jackson correspondent piece. She clarifies her stance on curriculum, favors placing home making over Latin for girls, and emphasizes teaching students to make a living. She notes colleges may make Latin and Greek optional and defends selective use of literary studies.
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Phasis
Jere M. Pound
University of Georgia
Jackson
Athens
Jackson County
Jackson Institute
Tennyson
Georgia
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National School Association of America
Bryan
Linton
J. R. Crane
Chamberlain
Industrial “Index
Ays
Milledge Avenue
Anniston
Ala
A. Ten Eyck Brown
Shattuck and Hussey
Chicago
Young Woman's Christian Association
T. J. Nichols
Frederick J. Orr
J. W. Barnett
Hugh J. Rowe
Athens Banner
Hotel Sanges
DuBose
Miss Parrish
Celeste Parrish
Mallory’s
Broad Street
Wingfield
the Shop OF Quality
Athens Savings Bank
General Banking
M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
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