Reform in Schools by William Allen White and Frank Crane
Kansas editor William Allen White urges merit-based advancement in schools arguing that equal grade promotion fosters laziness and inequality. He proposes that high achievers could graduate earlier if the system rewarded effort rather than averages. Chicago’s Dr. Frank Crane criticizes modern schooling as Procrustean and stresses practical, well rounded training over exams and rigid standards.
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William Allen White
Kansas
Frank Crane
Chicago
The Smile in the Mirror Reflects Mental Attitude
A reflective essay argues environment is not fixed and outlook shapes life. It emphasizes that imagination colors perception, ghosts as mind creations, and melancholy thoughts act as self inflicted illness. The piece urges choosing cheerful views to catch smiles rather than gloom.
West Lebanon to Install Electric Lights Contract Awarded
The International Co. of Chicago won a contract for a 24 hour direct current plant to power West Lebanon for commercial use. Five bidders competed including W T McCoskey Co Lansing Mars Tanner Co Fairbanks Morse Co and Byer Electric Co. Plant to be operational within ninety days with work starting immediately.
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Lebanon
International Co
Chicago
Chicago, Ill
W. T. McCoskey Co
Lansing, Mich
Mars-Tanner Co
Danville, NL
Fairbanks-Morse Co
Indianapolis
Byer Electric Co
Mismated Couples Seek Relief in Local Divorces
Attorney J W Whicker represents Mrs Lotis Keller in a divorce from John Keller. Married August 1906 they separated May this year. they have two children aged 8 and 6. Plaintiff claims habitual drunkenness failure to provide and repeated beating. Other divorces include Ruth E Thomas and James E Thomas in Cain Township. Margaret Sanders granted divorce from Ed Sanders for cruel treatment. Rena B Minnick sues Ruthford B Minnick, married Sept 1 1899 separated May 1918, alleging habitual drunkenness and failure to provide. three children, custody sought.
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J. W. Whicker
Lotis Keller
John Keller
John
James E. Thomas
Ruth E. Thomas
Cain Township
Margaret Sanders
I. E. Schoonover
Ed Sanders
Margaret Johnson
Maggie
Rena B. Minnick
W. E. Livengood
Ruthford B. Minnick
Indiana country churches face decline at state conference
Rural churches across Indiana are described as failing to keep pace with population shifts. The Indiana Bankers association outfits a June conference in Indianapolis to seek practical remedies. Field representatives from Christian and various denominations note many churches are abandoned or undermined by lack of ministers and distance to city services.
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Indiana
State Conference On Agriculture and Country Life
Indianapolis
Indiana Bankers Association
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Country Church
District Court OF the United States
District OF Indiana
Benjamin F.stephens
Benjamin F. Stephens
Attica
Fountain
Lafayette Tippecanoe County
Levering
United States Supreme Court
Charles A. Burnett
Lafayette
Fine Fruit Prospect across the Wabash valley
The Wabash valley enjoys an excellent fruit outlook with cherries and strawberries nearing maturity and large expected crops of apples peaches crabapples mulberries pears and small fruits. Households plan to use the bounty to offset high living costs and a social by the United Brethren church supports its repair fund.
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Wabash Valley
Dame Nature
the United Brothern Church
Lew Niccum
Public Sale of Mary E. Houts Household Goods in Attica
Auction Saturday June 7 at 2 p.m. at the McDonald Street residence for the late Mary E. Houts. Items include a cow buggy beds furniture cooking gear tools and assorted goods with terms cash. L B Wilson custodian Col Robert Butler auctioneer.
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Attica
McDonald St
Mary E. Houts
L. B. Wilson
Col. Robt. Butler
Burglars at the Schoolhouse After Graduation
Intruder enters the schoolhouse during Monday night after graduation exercises and pries open Supt Mullinnix’s desks. Nothing appears missing, motive unclear, with speculation about door receipts. Superintendent rules out student involvement and notes a vault in the office area.
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Supt
Mullinnix
Change in Attica Daily Tribune Ownership
The Attica Daily Tribune is now owned by F A Nave and Paul Williamson after foreclosure on a $650 loan secured by Nave and Williamson. The paper started by Cooke and Ray faced insolvency. Ray and Mrs Ray produced a creditable issue but could not meet obligations. Ray will run the paper until new arrangements are made.
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Attica
Daily Tribune
F. A. Nave
Paul Williamson
Cooke & Ray
Nave and Williamson
Mr. Ray
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Hock & Rucker
Attica Floral Co
Big
Crigler’s Drug Store
Monon
White County
Ind
J. B. McKinny Land Investment Co
Hume-Mansur Building
Eli M. Noyse
Monon, Indiana
Fine Fruit Prospect
Shawnee Telephone Co
Stone Bluff
F. Z. Helms
Sec’y
Reuben Beamer
District OF
Attica Ledger-Press
Albert B. Anderson
Central Tec
H Finnta
Jesse Martin
O.S. Clark
W. B. Schermerhorn
A. L. Jennings
A. L. Swank
J. A. Coffing
W.H. Small & Son
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