Captain Chas. H. Baxter Dies at 83 Former Farragut Staff Officer
New York January 18 Captain Chas H Baxter last serving officer on Admiral Farragut's staff died at his home in New York City at age 83. Born in Baton Rouge Louisiana he served with British forces in India during the Sepoy rebellion and later in the Crimean war and Madagascar rebellion. He also served in the American navy throughout the Civil War.
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Chas. Hi. Baxter
Farragut
Baxter
Baton Rouge
India
Madagascar
Homemade coconut oil shampoo advice
The article warns that most soaps and prepared shampoos contain alkali that dries the scalp and hair. It recommends pure coconut oil as a greaseless alternative, used with water to produce a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp without damage. It notes coconut oil is cheap, available at drug stores, and lasts a long time.
Back Bay residents aid artist in court action
Mrs Annie Hayes an artiste model and her ex husband Jeremiah Hayes were arrested after a highway robbery near 8 Ohio Street South Hind. Hayes held for grand jury on $5100 bail. she released on own recognizance as fellow Back Bay residents aided her at Police Court.
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Back Bay
Annie Hayes
Jeremiah Hayes
Ohio Street
South Hind
Marie Danforth Page
Annie Gallagher
Varieties of Thieves Named by Inspector Cahalan Lecture
Inspector Cahalan of New York outlined several thief types in a Harvard Cambridge lecture. He described flat thieves as usually young men aided by an accomplice who monitor women’s routines and mailbox glimpses to enter apartments with a pass key.
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Cornelius P. Cahalan
New York
Cambridge Police
Harvard University
Harvard students favor books over lectures in yearly report
The Harvard University annual report shows students prefer reading books to listening to professors' lectures as a path to education, according to President A. Lawrence Lowell.
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Harvard
Harvard University
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard study finds students value reading over lectures
Harvard education department conducted a special inquiry asking students to rank instruction methods. Reading topped the list, followed by classroom discussions, with lectures ranked third. President Lowell notes limits of increasing course numbers and mentions dormitory absorption and Law School endowment.
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Harvard Education Department
Harvard
Lowell
Harvard Law School
Harvard Faculty Rich in Courses Yet Weighs Policy
Harvard last year offered 636 courses in the arts and sciences for about 6000 students, averaging more than a course per 10 students. President Lowell advocates evaluating course breadth while endorsing intrinsic value, hints at expanding endowment for the Law School’s 10th anniversary, and notes MIT collaboration and major gifts including 231,600 from Arthur Beebe's estate and a 200,000 anonymous gift to architecture.
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Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard
Lowell
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Harvard University
Gordon McKay
Arthur Beebe
School of Architecture
Tax Bill for State Highways Approved for Registration
Augusta Missouri January 18 a bill to levy one mill on state property for highway construction was completed for registration to the legislature today by the state wide committee on good roads representing 48 organizations.
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Augusta
Storage Mail Boxes In City
Postmaster Murray announced that new storage mail boxes will be set up only in residential districts to ease carrier loads and speed delivery. Motor trucks stock the boxes, which are placed about halfway on each route. carriers deliver contents as they proceed. Magazines and small parcel post items will be hauled to storage boxes by trucks. first class mail remains with the carrier.
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Murray
Down
Judge to hold district court at home of alleged assailant
Judge Charles L. Hibbard will hold a district court session Saturday in the home of Emil Bouchard at 28 Lakeview terrace. The hearing will be at the bedside of Mrs. Bouchard who is ill and unable to appear. Bouchard is charged with assault and battery on his wife.
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Pittsfield
Charles L. Hibbard
Emil Bouchard
Lakeview Terrace
Smart blouse models described by Maude Hall in colors
Maude Hall presents smart blouse models and easy duplication options in colors. The piece highlights accessible designs and practical fashion choices suitable for a broad audience.
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Maude Hall
Next Sunday Post
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