Church Effort Converts Foreigners Through Americanization Work
In Pittsburgh the Presbyterian movement educates over 200,000 foreigners within two miles of the courthouse through trained workers who teach cooking nursing and American customs in their native languages. 82 stations 42 workers and 14 ministers operate, with four weekly papers and a daily reach of about 20,000. The program uses multilingual colporteurs to build trust, distribute literature, and gradually introduce women and children to American life through schools and practical lessons in language and citizenship. A Russian youth reportedly transformed a Bolshevik society into English classes through these methods.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Europe
America
Presbyterian Training School
Diamond fashion shifts to odd new cuts in Chicago shops
In Chicago on March 15, jewelers display unusual diamond cuts. New shapes include oblongs long and narrow, broad and thick forms, high ridges, and table forms of emeralds. Looks favor elongated ovals lozenges octagons hexagons ellipses and square cuts gain popularity while traditional shapes persist.
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Chicago
Militia Officer Returns from State Tour to Fort Russell
Colonel Edwards concludes a tour of inspection across the state, returning to Fort Russell last night from Sheridan where he assessed Fort McKenzie. The report notes no further expenditures or events beyond the inspection details.
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Colonel Edwards
Fort Russell
Sheridan
Fort McKenzie
Shall Collectors of Rents Be Taxed under City Licenses
City officials weigh whether landlords with significant property must obtain a city license and pay taxes under the new annual licenses ordinance. Some fear licensing landlords could raise rents, and the issue may be taken up at Monday's final reading.
Garrett Says Republicans Fail to Forgive War Leadership
Washington, March 15 Rep. Finish J. Garrett, Democrat, accuses the Republican majority of clinging to criticism of the secretary of war and of seeking political gain in debates over the aircraft inquiry. He argues the War Department performed well and that the steering committee forces long sessions to attack the administration.
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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
Musician Uses Cave-Man Tactics After Dance
In Rock River Wyoming on March 45 S. BE. Sims fined $50 and placed under a $500 peace bond after he struck Tony Gray for being with Sims's wife. Public opinion sided with Sims, who had warned Gray to stop pursuing his wife.
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Rock River
Wyo
S. BE. Sims
Tony Gray
Gray
Highest inhabited place honor eyed for Karzok Kashmir
The village of Karzok in Kashmir seeks to claim the title of the highest inhabited location at about 44,946 feet above sea level amidst harsh conditions and limited resources. Local residents endure difficult terrain and sparse amenities while aiming for recognition.
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Karzok
Kashmir
Fifteen Hundred Homes In Camden Sold In One Lot
Camden N J March 15 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 tried to sell the village but the price was too high The stock held by the Shipbuilding firm moved to the Emergency Fleet Corporation Yorkship Village cost about 12000000 includes 1886 houses 14000 occupied a 38 room hotel 56 apartment houses stores and a gymnasium several churches are under construction
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Camden
N. J
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Yorkship Village
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Yorkship
Aviators saved by carrier pigeon after sea plane crash
A carrier pigeon carried a note from Lieutenants Maitland and Elliott describing a crankshaft failure and fire in a sea plane, which began a plunge over Honolulu. The bird reached Lakefield aviation station fifteen minutes later, while tugs towed the disabled craft 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 reports a grave teacher shortage across the United States. February 43 data show 18 279 schools closed for lack of teachers and 44 900 run with teachers rated below standard but serving in emergencies. Major gaps appear in Kentucky Texas Virginia Georgia North Carolina and Iowa.
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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
First to bootleg in Hawaii and teacher salary trends
Two chauffeurs Hugo Higa and H Kishimoto were arrested for transporting okolehao in Hawaii, with cars seized upon potential conviction. The report also surveys teacher salaries, shortages, and trends from 1916 to 1918, noting rural underpayment, housing issues, and declining male teacher participation since 1890, plus international notes on language and cultural beliefs.
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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
Ad claims the tire filer prevents punctures and blowouts and doubles mileage. It touts no delays and a perfect substitute for air. Appeals to Cheyenne readers with contact details for F B Wadsley State Distributor in Bresnahan Block Room 2 phone 1492.
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F. B. Wadsley
Bresnahan Block
Cheyenne
Only Twenty One Million Horses On Farms Of America
Agricultural experts report a survey showing at least 50,000 farmers own motor trucks used on farms, excluding cars and trailers. Horses reached a peak in 1914 and have been declining, with 241,409,000 head as of January 4 this year, down 373,000 from the previous year. The horse market is unsettled and demand strongest in the South.
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Washington
D. C
Department of Agricultural Experts
World's Largest Balloon Planned at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The world's largest dirigible will be built at the Philadelphia navy yard with a crew of navy men aiming to fly across the Pacific. Fifty two draftsmen contributed to the design as work begins on plans modeled after the B-84. The airship is set to weigh about 33 tons with a 30 ton carrying capacity.
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Philadelphia
American Ambassador Davis Replies on Democratic Nominee
John W. Davis, the American ambassador, sent a coded message to the state department in London regarding the approach to the coming Democratic presidential nominee. The contents of his reply were not announced.
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London
John W. Davis
American State Department
Parkersburg
United States
Body of Cottrell Sent to Wisconsin for Interment
The body of Christ A. Cottrell was Saturday shipped to Oakfield Wisconsin on train No 40 for interment in that city. The shipment was made by Early Bricker Brothers and 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 from St Marys cathedral with Rev Father Hartman officiating. Survived by husband Carlo Bonura and four year old daughter Mary, plus parents Mr and Mrs Phillip Accardo and several siblings. Interment at Olivet cemetery. arrangements 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, Wyoming. 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 Item Hotline Encourages Leader Finder Help
A call line urges residents to report lost items by dialing 93 so a leader can assist and locate valuables. The notice emphasizes quick action and municipal support in recovery efforts.
Gold reserves in America raise food costs in Britain, Sir Auckland says
London March 15 Sir Auckland Geddes president of the board of trade says Europe faces high food prices due to a large gold accumulation in America about nine times prewar levels. He warned currency fell and urged Britain to boost production to lower living costs.
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London
Europe
Sir Auckland Geddes
Board of Trade
America
Victoria Working Men's Club
Sir Auckland
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