Deaf School Home Presented to West Virginia Board
The state board of education heard a report by Parley DeBerry on the presentation of the home of Mies a Bartlett of Huntington to the West Virginia state association. Enrollment totals show 394 students across three counties with Kanawha contributing 38 pupils and per capita costs around 585. Recommendations urge field agents, placement efforts for graduates, and small salary increases for teachers. The advisory council urged focus on medical care and rehabilitation for students at three new colored schools: Institute, Lakin, and Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miesa Bartlett
Huntington
West Virginia
Ee Ee
Parley DeBarry
Istate School For the Deaf and Blind
State Board of Education
Pbatlets
Fereet
Jackson
Pleasant
Pocahontas
Kanewha
DeBerry
Romney
State
State School For
Institute
Boys’ Industrial School
Lakin
Old Folks Endorse Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An old advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a long standing remedy for constipation and related ailments. It touts gentle, non narcotic action from vegetable herbs and roots, claims suitability for babies and elderly, and invites readers to request a free sample by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldswell
Sehiedicn Cailega
Cel
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Qaldwell
Board considers broader industrial work for colored schools
The board discussed expanding industrial training at the boys and girls institutions for colored students and named Mrs. Leona L. Yost and J. H. Garney to join a committee guiding visits. J. W. Stayman reported Potomani State School enrolled 469 students from sixteen counties and several states, with about 260 already enrolled for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute School
Boys' Industrial School
Leona L. Yost
J. H. Garney
Board of Education
Tne Day
J. W. Stayman
Potomani State School
Maryland
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Shippers to Fight Rates in Chamber Meeting
Pacific coast canned goods brokers shippers and receivers plan a Saturday meeting at the Charlestes Chamber of Commerce to organize against the suspension of a rate cut. The local chamber pushed for a 0.15 per hundred weight reduction from 1.05 to 0.90, set to take effect May 16, but two steamship lines protested and the rate was halted pending a June Chicago hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorsl
Pacific Coast
Charlestes Chamber of Commerce
Canat
Hes Bureaus
Chicago
Gideons to Hold Friday Meeting in Charleston Lobby
The Gideons of the Charleston camp will hold a call meeting Friday evening at 7 oclock in the M C lobby to transact business and arrange for the state convention in Charleston July 18 and 27. All members urged to attend. Women of Portugal are taking to American cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideons
Charleston
M. C
Women of
Portugal
American Cosmetica
Band to Play On June 24 In Outdoor Concert
The Charleston Municipal band will perform outdoors on June 24 at the old state house grounds corner of Capital and State streets. Organizer Lewis Bearman announced the venue and free seating arrangements with benches from Laidley field grand stand. James C L Smith, president of Charleston Stadium Co, donated seats and Kwem bank arranged the band stand. Billie Burks, a singer, will return with the band under L. J. Urwin who will again lead the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Municipal Band
Lewis Bearman
Capital and
State Streets
State House
Charleston Stadium Company
Laidley Field
Uie
Billie Burks
L. J. Urwin
Bond Issue for Bridge Discussed in County Conference
County court, bridge commission, and the mayor met to discuss calling a bond election to issue bonds for building four bridges over the Kanawha river. No definite action was taken, the meeting announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha River
Glen Elk Lodge To Hold Memorial Service
Memorial services for deceased members of Glen Elk Lodge No. 95 are announced, with details forthcoming for the observance and guest attendance. The lodge urges members and affiliated groups to participate in the tribute to past leaders and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Elk Lodge
Glen Elk Lodge No
Elkhurst Rezekah Lodge holds meeting at lodge rooms
Elkhurst Rezekah Lodge No d will meet in the lodge rooms at Virginia street and Fern avenue at 8 o clock this evening. The service, it is said, will be conducted in a unique and different manner, and lodge members declare that all participants may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhurst Rezekah
Virginia Street
Fern Avenue
Jodge
Memorial programs honor departed lodge members
Nearly 200000 people attended Melbourne's recent agricultural show while Ond Fellows Rebekahs and their friends are urged to attend the exceptional programs planned in memory of deceased lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ond
Rebekahs
Target
Lodge
Ang
Melbourne
At Tachers Dress TAnen Shrinks to 44 Inches
A fragment notes a dress fabric called At-Tach Dress TAnen shrinking from 44 inches and offered in eight beautiful shades for customers.
32 Inch Gingham In Pattern Adapted for Summer Wear
A light weight gingham fabric offered in a 32 inch width with a broad color range. Described as adapted for summer wear, promising comfortable styling options across multiple colors.
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Mannington
Doctor Caldwell
Brege
Libby
LIN
Lalate
Audeville
Kearse Supreme
George Gould
Hamlet van
Carrie Avery
van. Avery
Restus
siPinxerton Jones
Eddie Martin
Paar. Goudal
Ben Turpin
Silks Mc Gibbons-Deming Company A Department
Capitol Street
Cen
W.va
Madamgel
Dimity
Nainsook
Fao Syeeey
SaTich Rayoo
Boyal
Boston
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