Walks and Talks for Teaching Facts to Children
A guide from the Bureau of Education and the National Kindergarten Association urges mothers to take walks with children from age three onward. It recommends planning destinations, using parks and local sites, and doing activities in all settings to promote learning through first hand observation while keeping a light, practical tone.
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United States Bureau of Education
Washington, D. C
National Kindergarten Association
West Fortieth Street
New York
Bertha Emelin
Walks and Talks for Children On Street Paths
The article urges mothers to take children on frequent local walks with varied activities to build physical strength, nerve control, and imagination. It describes exercises like balance, jumps, and stone throwing, plus mental stimulation through questions about public works and nature observations.
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Shere
Kindergarten in Public Schools Across the Nation
United States Commissioner of Education P. P. Claxton argues the kindergarten is essential to early education and influences home care and school teaching methods. He proposes it becomes part of the public school system in every city town and village nationwide.
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P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Uncle Sam Outreach Aims at Mothers Nationwide
A brief item notes a campaign urging readers to share the article with friends to help the government reach mothers across the country. The message emphasizes distributing information through social networks to broaden outreach.
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Uncle Sam
No Worms in a Healthy Child
An advertisement for Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic claims children troubled by worms have pale color and stomach disturbance. Regular use for two to three weeks will enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the system. Nature will dispel the worms and the child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
Congressman Hardy Appeals for Garden Seed Requests
Rufus Hardy writes on November 23 1918 asking recipients in his district to send letters or postal cards with name and clear address to obtain Government garden seed. He notes past delivery failures due to changed addresses and seeks to distribute one package of five small seed packets per person.
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Agricultural Department
Rufus Hardy
Giant seaplane carries fifty on record flight
The Navy’s giant No. 1 seaplane, the world’s largest, carried fifty passengers in a single flight at Rockaway Long Island. No modifications were made for the test, which aimed to demonstrate lift. Piloted by Lt. David H. McCullough, the tri motor craft uses Liberty engines producing 1200 horsepower and a cruising speed of eighty miles per hour.
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Navy
Naval Air Station
Rockaway
Long Island
David H. McCullough
Naval Reserve Flying Corps
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