Pritchett Critiques Military Training Plans
New York opinion by Henry S. Pritchett, president, argues the college should not be a center for military training and that the modern curriculum lacks room for such instruction in a crisis.
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
3
New York opinion by Henry S. Pritchett, president, argues the college should not be a center for military training and that the modern curriculum lacks room for such instruction in a crisis.
An old ad promotes a tonic claimed to prevent appendicitis and relieve stomach issues, urging use of a mix with gargantuan claims. The piece then shifts to Carnegie Foundation remarks at New York University about land grant colleges and military training, noting 2036 students trained last year and broader aims for preparedness and public service.
About fifty voters attended the special village meeting at village hall Tuesday evening. It was voted to construct a sidewalk on Commonwealth avenue at a cost not to exceed two hundred dollars. Trustees were authorized to assess the street and sidewalk on Contract street near B. W. Clark's residence and to borrow money to pay for the work.
Fragmented OCR describes a defense move near San Antonio involving de la Rosa and his forces. It mentions strengthening lines, city wards, and possible redeployments toward the east and Laredo if opposing units reach inland areas before a specified deadline.
A report notes Te la Rosa as a leader in a border raid west of Brownsville last year. It states that sufficient force would be used to push attackers back into Mexico and implies pursuing them on Mexican soil.
Montpelier Military band orchestra to lead the affair on Friday evening June 10 in Graniteville. Boeyer couple and others welcome the public to this cordial gathering hosted by Court Rob Roy No. A F of A at Foresters hall.
In Chicago 20 000 suffragists march to the Coliseum to press for a woman suffrage plank in the Republican platform. National American Woman Suffrage Association and Congressional Union leaders head the effort with 5 000 delegates converging from across the United States. Antis plan protests as Mrs. Dodge and allies prepare to argue against including the issue before the convention committee.
A Monday night storm damaged telephone lines and caused outages while a series of local gatherings proceeded. Grammar and high schools planned promenades and dances in library halls with refreshments. church services announced children day, baptisms, junior leagues, and a weekly union prayer service. Local residents returned or moved, and auxiliary GAR plans were approved at a Tuesday meeting.
Bethel residents report a market for popenra and peanuts at Morse s Fruit Store this week. George W Douglass and Aaron A Storm serve as jurors in Windsor county court. Mrs Charlotte Kimberley of Pittsfield Mass returns home after a month with granddaughter Mrs Alfred Andrews. C F Flood relocates from Morrisville to work in the tannery and will move the Bailey house. Chase Berry Chase and Maude Kendall visit Verona New Jersey then plan a summer at the Chase cottage in Duxbury Mass. Mr and Mrs G Clifford spend the week in New York City. Clifford Pharmacy run by Fred Greene while they are away. Carney moves into John Kelher s house recently bought from W M Fisher. Mrs F N Chapman and Mrs Guy Wilson attend Vermont Federation of Women s Clubs convention in White River Junction. Mrs George Mulcahy of Boston visiting the summer at 4 A Graham s. Town Clerk Wilson reports hunting licenses 10 fishing licenses 40 and 16 combined licenses total 185. Miss Grace Gilman returns from St Augustine Florida. Mrs Himood Cushman Mrs R Regan and Edmond Regan attend the Third Bowen wedding at Waitsfield. bride Mike Attavowen, a local native. Memorial day note Mrs P L Townsend of Barnard fell through floor at Barnard town hall injuring shoulder. Whitcomb High School Alumni Association concert held at town hall with Leonard s six-piece orchestra drawing a large crowd.
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