Abolition of exams urged to aid child study
Grace Kulmer urged abolishing examinations and merit marks to induce children to study. She said education should appeal to children as play and criticized U.S. schools for treating children as mini adults, comparing the system to feeding fried books and baked knowledge.
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International Conference of Woman Physicians
Grace Kulmer
Los Angeles
United States
Wilfred Lay
Germans Prepare Settlement Plan in Mexico Valley
Report from Mexico City reveals a German colonization scheme for 200000 hectares in the Fuerte River valley Sinaloa. Jose Meakan, a Mexico City financier, with General Ramon Tribe, governor of Sinaloa, leads a corporation to irrigate land via a Saint Blas canal and water concession from the Muerte river, drawing thousands of German emigrants on a twenty cent plan backed by German banks.
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Muerte
Four Die As New York L Train Collision Kills Four
Four persons died and several were injured when a northbound Third Avenue elevated train struck the rear of a stalled train between 167th and 176th streets. Slick morning rain impairing brakes caused the crash. the rear car of the forward train telescoped. Fire crews and six ambulances responded to clear wreckage.
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Suti
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Thracians Returning as Bulgarians Leave
Greek Macedonia reports Allied forces entering eastern Thrace to police the country after Bulgarian troops withdraw. Thousands of Thracian refugees return home after years of exile. Fiji Islanders report rising popularity of shirts and sport wear, with dressy whites common. Church leaders Rev. Day Rev. Beard and Rev. Brown attend national Congregational council in Grand Rapids to discuss succession for moderator post.
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Greek Macedonia
Thrace
William Horace Day
Gerald H.beard
Herbert P. Brown
United States
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dr. Day
Germans Released from Internment in France
Paris reports the first group of 379 Germans interned in France permitted to return home. On November 2 the remaining interned Germans, about Nye thousand, will be allowed to depart. A Hindu writer notes health benefits of good posture and breathing, stressing a straight spine and relaxed shoulders to improve mood and overall function.
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Rug Prices Rise After New Heavy-Linen Stock
Word comes that the next lot of heavy-linen rugs will cost more and sell higher, though a fresh big shipment arrives. Prices based on cost: 27 by 34 inches 3.95, 30 by 60 inches 4.85, 36 by 72 inches 6.85, 6 by 9 ft 20, 8 by 10 ft 29, 500 by 12 ft 39.60. Klearflax rugs boast durability and rich effect in green tan gray or blue, blending quietly into décor and delivering long, satisfactory service. Third floor.
Warm woolen jackets for indoor warmth and style
A newspaper ad lists women jackets in black gray and colorful knits. Prices range from 1.50 for short jackets to 6.50 for crocheted pieces with trims, including long sleeve and special full figure styles.
Linoleum Rugs Ad Highlights Bedroom Floorwear
An advertisement promotes linoleum floor coverings with neat patterns and tasteful colors. It mentions good bedroom rugs at 12.50 and stove rugs, 36 by 54 inches, priced at 75 cents, plus linoleum tiles and floral patterns suitable for various rooms.
To make old gas lamps new and colorful
A fragmented ad touts making old gas lamps appealing with plaid color combinations, durable quality pieces, and various lamp parts like inverted burners and shades. It highlights cheerful effects on children, lists prices such as 65e 75¢ per yard, and mentions accessories like inner globes and tips.
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