Government expert assails south agricultural schooling
Professor William Hill of the US Bureau of Education concludes southern agriculture schools overemphasize mechanics and academics, neglect practical farming training, and fail to meet community needs. He urges white and negro institutions to prioritize profitable, hands on farm work and real rural leadership.
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Southern Agricultural Colleges
South
William Hill
United States Bureau of Education
Hill
Thomas Jesse Jones
Bureau of Education
United States
Atlanta
Washington
University
Agricultural College
Department of Agriculture
Minz
Hilla
Profesor Hill
University of Chicago
Bethany College
West Virginia
J M
Water cleanse promise for health boosting routine
A dubious health advertisement urges readers to bathe with hot water and limestone phosphate for a week to cleanse the stomach kidneys and bowels. It claims improved skin appetite and vitality with a daily drink of hot water and phosphate on an empty stomach. The piece targets constipation bile acidity and rheumatic discomfort as benefits.
Educators Conventon Attracts Nationwide Interest
National Educational association plans a July convention in New York with an estimated 16 000 delegates and about 60 000 attendees including educators and officials. Sessions will be at Madison Square Garden with a large New York city public schools exhibit. Noted speakers include President Wilson ex President Taft Governor Whitman and Mayor Mitchell. Atlanta’s school leaders headed by Superintendent E M Landrum may attend.
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United States
National Educational Association
New York
Madison Square Gardens
New York City
San Francisco
Wilson
Taft
Whitman
Mitchell
Atlanta
E M Landrum
Keely's Easter Greeting in Atlanta's Springtime Fashion
On Easter Sunday, Keely celebrates spring amid Atlanta's gaiety with vivid floral settings. The piece invites appreciation of nature and shifts to feminine fashion, offering opera gowns and coats, reception and evening dresses, sportswear, and accessories from Keely's, highlighting colors and seasonal attire.
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Atlanta
Afternoon Dresses For Matinees Luncheons And Parties
Afternoon dresses for matinees luncheons tea dansants and club parties showcase a charming array of colors and fabrics. Recent arrivals feature designs from renowned makers with Copenhagen reseda gold orange gray navy black and iridescent pastels. Elaborate hand embroidery gilt and silver work adorns nets Georgette sleeves and yokes with velvet ribbons and ornamental touches.
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Copenhagen
Reseda
Siz
New Suits of Silks For Street and Morning Wear
A late arrival of silk suits arrives as many women seek street and morning wear. Designers present fresh combinations of taffetas serges allover taffetas and poplins with new style touches and color notes, likely to win instant favor.
Silk Blouses and Hosiery Fashion Highlights
Silk blouses in Georgette Crepe de Chine and lace offer a wide color range from white to black. The section spotlights short skirts, new shoe styles, and varied hose patterns including ribbed, panel, and circular striped designs. Glove displays show silk, chamoisette, and washable kids options with embroidery and fashion certificates. Buttercups and whites with embroidery are popular.
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Richelieu
Fashion Items Include Khaki Kook and Mt. Vernon Pump
A display highlights Khaki Kook in sport stripes with oyster white, Mt. Vernon Colonial pump in white and ivory washable corduroy, 36 inch white corduroy for skirts, lace and silk pieces in multiple colors, opera scarfs in silk tulle and crepe georgette, feather fans, ribbons at 29c, sport stripe skirts, georgette crepe collars, marabou trims, embroidered lattice Voiles, corsage flowers, Tokio leather handbag, LeGask combs, embroidered pillow cases, sterling silver card cases, floral linen handkerchiefs, Vivandou perfume, and Lady Mary scent.
Evening Gowns for Opera and Dinner Events
A rare collection offers lace and net gowns in Georgette and lace combinations, Georgette and taffeta silk, and embroidered fabrics. Styles reflect French fashion notes with semi-Empire bodices, V-necklines, elbow sleeves, and Dutch necks. Skirts feature tiered ruffles, net drops, and ribbon lace ornaments. many exclusive designs are shown.
Opera Coats for All Day and Evening Wear
Describes an opulent coat collection for the opera featuring colors from light to dark, including black with Marabou fur trims. Highlights cape collars, extra fullness, and linings of silk and satin. Marketed as suitable for both afternoon and evening wear and for the well-groomed woman attending the opera.
Sport Fashion Show Highlights Jersey Awning Skirts
A morning walks club hosts a display featuring new separate skirts called awning bars. The collection showcases jersey effects with bright stripes in materials such as novelty cloths basket designs serges striped taffetas and corduroys for outdoor activities and golf party attire.
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Jersey
Panama pumps lead fashion in smart spring footwear
Fashion favors high boots and pumps with skirts, highlighting the Panama pump as a top current style. New colors include Pearl, dove, battleship gray and pigeon brown. Dress slippers, patent and bronze kids join the parade, while parasols in matching shades and Bell shaped imports round out the fashionable display.
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Panama
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Skape Hevlery Co
Philadelphia
Keely
Madam Lyra
Mt. Vernon
Georgette
Opera
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