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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
3
Rospert Greer serves as editor with PavuLine Carter and Warrer Mupcerr as associate editors guiding the newsroom. The masthead lists these editorial leaders for the publication.
The article argues supplementary reading enriches character and knowledge beyond homework. Good books and company aid development, with literature chosen for value, style, and plot. Reading diverse works builds language fluency, geography, history, and cultural awareness through accessible journeys by book rather than travel.
The article argues manual training offers mental and physical benefits through cabinet making electricity carpentry and leather work It emphasizes planning clear goals and disciplined thought to build and repair projects improving reasoning and judgment while providing practical enjoyment and skills for boys.
In biology class Mr Purviance jokes about sawdust as a fat making food. Juniors attended a minstrel show in Victorville Saturday evening and reported a good time. The Junior English class debated the resolution that the U S should sell the Philippine Islands to Japan with Verde Haws and Ora Johnson on the affirmative and Agnes Price and James Mudgett on the negative.
The editorial argues athletics foster body and mind, discipline, fairness, self control, and citizenship. It notes early neglect of athletics in primary schooling and highlights leaders in colleges as athletic figures. It emphasizes that sports train responsibility and social behavior more than chasing championships. Pavauine Carrer, 20.
The piece traces May Day origins to Latin and German rites and links it to Roman Floralia from April 28 to May 3, begun in 238 B C due to a poor harvest. It notes fertility goddesses Maia and Floria, a woodland tree procession, decoration with flowers, and communal dances around the erect pole.
The article argues that language study is essential in a diverse country like the United States. It favors modern language and Latin courses for all students, highlighting Spanish as especially valuable due to South American trade, Spanish place names in California, and proximity to a Spanish speaking country. It urges high school students to seize foreign language opportunities.
The verse recalls memories of past friends and sorrows, then turns to a dear friend whose presence restores all losses and ends grief. A second note mentions Baskets and the crowning of the Queen of May amid Socialist and Social-Democratic demonstrations and parades led by Kare Waite.
Mojave River Chamber of Commerce met at L. J. Henderson store to press the State Highway Commission for a 16 foot paved highway from Summit to Barstow. Members urged bond voters not to settle for less while surveys and cost estimates are finalized. A May 12 bond vote and school board input were on the agenda.
The Long Beach Telegram editorial salutes the American navy's valor and predicts a future warship will perform the greatest stunt in this vast conflict, reflecting confidence in naval prowess and American resolve.
First aid lectures for B o U S students led by Dr Mason cover basics and bandaging. Military drill under Prof Thomas and Miss Paxton teaches marching and bearing. Girls basketball team defeats Daggett 16 to 4 in a shortened game. Students attend minstrel show in Victorville with Barstow contingent enjoying evening.
In a class meeting held April 16 the body decided on a goal after learning from Tony Dorrance USN that he passed exams top. They wanted him in the Hospital Corps but he thought it too tame. He serves as an apprentice gunner in Company B Regiment 4.
Students trade quick quips on Ray Rehie and Bill McDonald while Miss Hoagland and Raymond tease each other. Silly exchanges cover topics from lighthouses and artesian wells to war ammunition and a Navy departure, punctuated by local ads for Crosett Shoes and Fagerberg's attire.
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