Mind Explore: Psychology and Civics for Youth
Summary of a 1934 piece discussing psychological methods to predict career interests using standardized tests and the importance of teaching civics and economic topics to early teens. It cites Strong and Hepner, Lapp and Ross, and a study of anger frequency among Oregon State College students, noting men showed 39 percent more anger episodes than women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward K. Strong
Stanford
Harry W. Hepner
Syracuse
Strong
Oregon State College
Winning Arguments by Wissam A Practical Guide for Public Contact
A Cedar Rapids Gazette notice promotes Winning Arguments by Dr. Albert Edward Wissam. The booklet, based on twenty thousand interviews, claims to present six practical principles for business people salesmen lawyers and others who interact with the public. It invites requests with a self addressed stamped return envelope and extra postage.
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Albert Edward Wissam
Cedar Rapids
Development of Church Schools Proposed by Bower
Dr William Clayton Bower of Chicago University urged moving Christian education from the traditional Sunday school to new church schools as laboratories of Christian living. He spoke Wednesday night to the international convention of Disciples of Christ in Des Moines. The schools would serve adults as well as children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
William Clayton Bower
Chicago University
International Convention of Disciples of Christ
Just Folks Verse on Grandma Rose and Autumn Asters
A playful Edgar A. Guest verse portrays Grandma Rose, an aging aster, attracting attention and defying expectations as autumn nears. A child narrator chides her flirtatious display while celebrating the flower’s continued bloom and prominence in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma Rose
To Print Or Not To Print Editor's Note
Professor Warrington argues newspapers should not curb crime news but warn the public and deter criminals. He says modern papers must cover global events, advance informed public opinion, and join radio as allies to shape a cosmopolitan, fearless journalism guiding social progress.
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H. F. Warrington
Northwestern University School of Journalism
Journal of Business
College of Commerce
University of Town
Messenger
New Deal
Daily Press
Correcting Round Shoulders through Exercise Not Braces
William Brady M D warns against braces or corsets for round shoulders. He urges medical evaluation for kyphosis and anemia, emphasizes physical training, and provides posture exercises for children eight to sixteen. He notes spinal curvature may require cast or surgery.
Eye ointment absorption and dwindling design note
Question answers on how skin contact with eye ointment can relieve inflammation and be absorbed by the conjunctiva. Mention of dwindling fad and a note about sending for a new design with a 1934 copyright. Also a tip that vinegar can remove many stains from hands.
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John A. Lapp
A. Franklin Ross
Myster
H. Meltzer
May Drug Co
Moone
Edgar A. Guest
Channel Catfish
Whitefish
Rite Way
Duster Bros
Hanks
HANES
P. H. Hanes Knitting Company
Winston- Salem
N. C
Ee On One CO
Hnolesale Distributors
America
United States
American Cranberry Exchange
West Broadway
New York City
Earmer Cranberries
Bite- Way Food Stores
Baker’s
Jack Sprat
California
Sunkist
Lou Webb
Marian McDonald
William Brady
M. D
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