Church Aims to Americanize Foreigners Through Education
In Pittsburgh a Presbyterian program trains foreign workers to educate women and children in cookery nursing and American customs. 82 educational stations 42 workers and 14 ministers support papers reaching about 400000 readers. Daily 20000 foreigners are influenced as workers tutor groups in languages literature and culture to foster patriotism and civic skills.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Europe
America
Presbyterian Training School
New Diamond Cuts Prompt Fashionable Variations in Chicago
In Chicago today the Paster displays showcase novel diamond cuts. New shapes include oblongs, elongated ovals, lozenges, hexagonal and rectangular forms. Some stones feature high ridges or emerald table forms while square cuts gain popularity. traditional shapes remain in demand.
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Chicago
Militia Colonel Edwards Rejoins Fort Russell After Inspection Tour
Colonel Edwards returns to Fort Russell after a tour of inspection to points in the state including Fort McKenzie in Sheridan. The trip reviewed fortifications and conditions, with officials noting ongoing assessments and plans unrelated to expenditure figures in the record.
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Colonel Edwards
Fort Russell
Sheridan
Fort McKenzie
Shall Collectors of Rents Be Taed
City officials weigh taxing landlords under the new annual licenses ordinance. Some favor licensing landlords like others while others fear rents may rise if a license is imposed. The issue may be set for official consideration Monday at final reading.
Garrett Attacks Steering Committee Over War Debate
Washington March 15 Representative Finish J. Garrett Democrat accuses the Republican steering committee of wasting time and money while pressuring debate on the Frear sub committee report on aircraft. He argues the attack on the secretary of war and the president serves political purposes and ignores pressing public problems.
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Washington, D. C
Finish J. Garrett
House of Representatives
Congress
Republican Party
America
France
Garrett
Select War Investigating Committee
Frear
Republican “Steering Committee
House
Messrs
Mondell
Longworth
Madden
Dunn
New York
Winslow
Massachusetts
Darrow
Pennsylvania
Gillett
Cave Man Attack Leads to Fine and Peace Bond
In Rock River Wyoming March 45 S B Sims paid a $50 fine and received a $500 peace bond after thrashing Tony Gray for courting his wife after a dance. Sims had warned Gray to stop paying attention to Mrs Sims. Gray reportedly took her to an after the ball supper, prompting the violent response. The community largely approved of Sims action despite the legal consequences.
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Rock River
Wyo
S. BE. Sims
Tony Gray
Gray
Village Karzok Aims For World High-Altitude Title
The article notes Karzok in Kashmir as a contender for the highest inhabited place at 44 946 feet above sea level. It mentions sparse stone structures and harsh living conditions as part of life there.
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Karzok
Kashmir
Yorkship Village Sale Talks End with Shipyard Firm Relinquishment
The New York Shipbuilding Corporation relinquished its interest in Yorkship village in South Camden where the Emergency Fleet Corporation built about 1500 homes for shipyard workers. The government had tried to sell the village but the price was deemed too high. The stock is now transferred to the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Yorkship Village, built with EC funds, cost about 12 million and includes 1886 houses with 14 000 occupied, a 38 room hotel, 56 apartment houses, stores and a gymnasium, plus several churches under construction.
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Yorkship Village
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Yorkship
Carrier Pl Avs Aviator Helpless In Sea
A carrier pigeon released from a disabled army seaplane reached Lakefield aviation station four miles away with a note about the crash fifteen minutes after the plunge began. Lieutenants Maitland and Elliott and a mechanic were aboard when a crankshaft broke causing a flame and a sharp glide. The bird delivered the message to its loft as tugs towed the struck seaplane back to Pearl Harbor.
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Honolulu
U. S
Lakefield Aviation
Lester J. Maitland
Marion Elliott
Hullett
Lake Field
Pearl Harbor
Teacher famine in Wyoming not logal problem
Washington report outlines a grave nationwide teacher shortage with 18 279 schools closed and 44 900 under temporary staff, based on February 43 figures from state officers. Kentucky Texas Virginia Georgia North Carolina Iowa and other states show large shortages and substantial teacher shortfalls across regions.
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Washington
National Education Association
Bureau of Education
Department of the Interior
Commissioner of Education
Kentucky
Texas
Virginia
Georgia
North Carolina
Iowa
Alabama
Tennessee
Minnesota
Linois
New York
South Carolina
Two Chauffeurs Detained for Bootlegging in Hawaii
In Hilo Hawaii two chauffeurs Hugo Higa and H Kishimoto were the first prisoners under national prohibition. Their cars were seized and may be confiscated if convicted. The report also notes shifting trends in teacher salaries since 1916 and the ongoing shortage of teachers amid falling enrollment in normal schools.
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Hilo
Island of Hawaii
T. H
Hugo Higa
H. Kishimoto
A. C. Neal
Bureau
Division of Rural Education
United States
National Rubber Tire Filer Promises Puncture Free Rides
An advertisement touts a tire filer that claims to prevent punctures and blowouts, doubles mileage, and substitutes for air. It urges readers to contact F. B. Wadsley, state distributor, Bresnahan Block, Cheyenne, Room 2, with phone number 1492.
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F. B. Wadsley
Bresnahan Block
Cheyenne
Twenty One Million Horses on Farms of America
A government survey finds at least 50,000 farmers own motor trucks for farm use, excluding passenger cars and trailers. Horses on farms peaked in 1908, declined to 241,409,000 by January 4 this year, down 373,000 from last year, with demand strongest in the South.
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Washington
D. C
Department of Agricultural Experts
World's Largest Balloon to be Built at Philadelphia Yard
Philadelphia March 15 The world's largest dirigible will be built at the Philadelphia navy yard with a navy crew to attempt a Pacific flight. Fifty two draftsmen contributed to the design. Plans soon begin and the project mirrors the B 84 trans Atlantic flyer. The airship will weigh about 33 tons with a 30 ton carrying capacity.
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Philadelphia
Davis Sends Views on Nominee in Code
John W. Davis the American ambassador has sent a coded reply to the state department in response to a Parkersburg message about the coming Democratic presidential nominee. The contents of his reply were not announced.
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Davis
London
John W. Davis
American State Department
Parkersburg
United States
Body of Cottrell Sent to Wisconsin
The body of Christ A. Cottrell was Saturday shipped to Oakfield Wisconsin on train 40 for interment in that city. Shipment was made by Early Bricker Brothers. Mrs Delia EK. Cottrell the widow accompanied the remains.
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Christ A. Cottrell
Oakfield
Wis
Bricker Brothers
Delia EK. Cottrell
Funeral of Mistress Bonura Held Monday
The funeral of Mrs. Elida Bonura, 22, was held Monday morning from St. Marys Cathedral with Rev. Father Hartman officiating. She is survived by her husband Carlo Bonura and a four year old daughter Mary, her parents Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Accardo, and a number of brothers and sisters. Interment was in Olivet cemetery. arrangements were by Hobbs Huckfeldt & Finkbiner.
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Elida Bonura
St. Mary's Cathedral
Father Hartman
Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
Cumberland Field to Be Drilled Soon
Cumberland, Wyo. March 15 A supposed oil field on Muddy creek near Cumberland is to be tested with a deep well. G Burritt a Salt Lake geologist says a syndicate he represents will have a standard rig at work in the area soon.
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Sissy
Cumberland
Wyo
Muddy Creek
Burritt
Salt Lake
Lost and Found Help Line Advertised by Leader
An ad urges readers who lost items to call 93 and let the Leader locate belongings, promising assistance through a dedicated contact.
Gold in America To Blame For European Food Costs In Britain
Sir Auckland Geddes, head of the board of trade, links high European food prices to large gold hoards in America. He spoke at the Victoria Working Men's club saying currency slid and cost of living rose, and urged boosting British production to push prices down. He noted gold inflow will ease only with increased output.
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London
Europe
Sir Auckland Geddes
Board of Trade
America
Victoria Working Men's Club
Sir Auckland
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