Immigrant Education Debate Spurs School Reform Calls
Detroit February 24. National education groups meeting in Petrott denounce old fashioned methods of teaching citizenship by memorizing constitutions. J Geo Becht of Morrisburg criticizes reliance on preambles while noting millions of children lack English skills. He urges public schools to actively integrate alien elements into American social life.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
National Education Association
Petrott
J. Geo. Becht
Morrisburg
America
U S Submarine Largest in World Ready in 1918
Secretary Daniels told United Press that the largest undersea boat Admiral Schley will be completed on contract time. The contract does not require finish before March 19 1918. He denied any delay caused by waiting on the Electric Boat Company or any country.
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Washington
Heb
Admiral Schley
Daniels
United Pree
Henry Reuterdah
American Defense Society
United States
Eilectric Heat Company
Great Britain
Daniela
President to Attend Safety First Exhibit
President Wilson begins his day with a federal safety first exhibition at the National Museum in Washington. The event marks his first engagement today as part of a series of safety and public welfare initiatives.
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Washington
Wilson
Federal “Safety
National Museum
Natrona High Enforces Uniforms Setting School Dress Standard
Casper Casper Natrona County High School enforces uniforms for all students and staff after 42 boys form a cadet corps inspired by Cheyenne. Principal H. T. Emmet notes cost relief through state aid for uniforms, with girls allowed limited variation and tobacco abstinence required for aid recipients.
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Casper
Wyo
Natrona County High School
Cheyenne
Norfolk
Uni
Sullivan
Emmet
Im High School
Caspar
Wyoming
Fire destroys Passaic tenement district leaving 240 homeless
A blaze swept Passaic New Jersey through the tenement district causing about 200000 dollars in damage and leaving 240 people homeless. The fire started when a can was overturned in a basement of a paint store and a public subscription was opened to provide food and clothing for the homeless.
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Passaic
N J
Wooing Winning Way of the West
A nostalgic piece recounts settlers who left Wyoming yet returned to make it their permanent home. It highlights warm, generous locals, harsh homesickness, and the lure of the West. It centers on a couple from eastern Iowa who first homesteaded near Goldden Prairie then returned after brief departure.
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Alex Hastie
Gelden Prairie
Laamie County
Valley Junction
Lows
PO Pumlecation Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Herety
George Fr. McGowen
Divide
Bertal
IGN
Keyewee
Paw
John Lankford, Oldest Odd Fellow in State, Dies at Centerville
Centerville Lews February 24. John Lankford, the oldest Odd Fellow in the state, died today at the age of 90 years. He has been a resident of this place since 1860. He wore a straw hat in all seasons and carried an overcoat even in severe weather.
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Centervills
Lews
John Lankford
Pimply Skin Remedy From Toxins Theory
A column suggests pimples arise from toxins in the bowels and blood and claims cleansing the bowels and kidneys clears the skin. It recommends four camel doses of Jad Babes with hot water each morning for a week and hints at grape juice and lemon juice as components of the remedy.
Britain Breaks Faith with U S at Sea
Washington reports new questions on a British pledge regarding arming merchant ships and attacks on submarines amid the German submarine dispute. Papers from Berlin and a 1914 pledge referenced by Spring-Rice may prompt a protest if confirmed. Come and dance after the game this evening. Let's all go.
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Washington
England
United States
Germany
S Fate Department
Kingland
Spring-Rice
Bryan
Foreign Office
Lansing
Berlin
Lord Robert Cecil Named Blockade Minister in London
London February 23 Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Lord Robert Cecil is appointed minister of blockade with the admiralty in an advisory capacity. The cabinet session preceded his appearance in this new role formerly undersecretary.
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London
Asquith
House of Common
Robert Cecil
Admiralty
Lord Cecil
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