Vocational lines in public schools urged by Graham
Superintendent Graham spoke at Mt Pleasant on relations of schools with churches and farms. He urged vocational education, expanded rural schools, and consolidation with free transport. He cited needs to raise funds for the Knapp School of Country Life and noted rising state outlays for public education.
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Mt. Pleasant
Graham
Nashville
Knapp School of Country Life
Othe City
General Assembly
Tennessee school funding debate grows in sentiment
A Tennessean report notes rising public support for expanded school funding. Dr. Claxton estimated needed yearly spending at twelve million to reach ideal standards. A bill would divert 83 percent of state gross revenues to public schools, up from 25 percent, but action is delayed until after the recess.
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Tennessee
P. P. Claxton
Ate
Thenate
Rebecca’s Triumph at Athenaeum Delights Patrons
The Athenaeum evening presentation of Rebecca’s Triumph drew an almost full house and earned about $60 in receipts. Lera Aseery played Gyp with fine humor, Eliz abeth Galloway and Elizabeth Rose excelled as the vagrant and spinster, while Miss Mattie Tomlinson led the directing team with tireless effort.
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Rebecca
Athenaeum
Mise Lera Aseery
Gyp
Elizabeth Galloway
Elizabeth (Ose
Mattie Tomlinson
Arrives From Florida Sunday
Eugene Fitzgerald and his father G H Fitzgerald traveled from Florida to Tennessee arriving in Columbia near Carters Creek. The elder man was ill but improved upon arrival and was taken to his home after an ambulance ride. A La Grippe to pneumonia warning follows in the ad copy by R G Collins of Barnegat NJ praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a cure, with a sponsor note from WOLDRIGE CO.
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Eugene Fitzgerald
Florida
G. H. Fitzgerald
Orlando
Mr. Fitzgerald
Tennessee
Columbia
Carters Creek
R. G. Collins
Barnegat
N. J
Bette
Foley
Woldridge CO
Hail Stones Grow Vast Across East Texas
Reports from Dallas dated February 28 describe enormous hailstones hitting East Texas. Thornton claims stones measured ten inches in circumference while Marlin observers compare them to baseballs. San Antonio records hail damages in the thousands, with Troup and other areas reporting tens of thousands in orchard and property losses.
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Dallas
Tex
Ten's Africa Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Ten's Africa Salve as a cure for skin diseases, barns, and bruises. It cites a Michigan man named Joule Deye who chronicled twelve years of illness and $469 in doctors' bills, claiming the salve would help. The ad is endorsed by Wolmribgr Co. and urges readers to buy.
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Africa
Mich
Saya
Akin
Wolmribgr CO
Advt
President Taft vetoes Webb anti liquor bill as unconstitutional
Special to The Herald from Washington reports President Taft vetoed the Webb anti liquor bill on constitutional grounds. He argues the measure delegates to states powers held by Congress and notes the veto ends any immediate chance of passage this session. The decision is a setback for prohibitionists though efforts may resume next session.
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Taft
Congress OF the United States
Herald
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
Miss Garber Back From Markets
Miss Fannie Garber and Miss Nona Howell return from the eastern markets where they shopped ten days for P. Garber store. They praise new spring styles in millinery and wearing apparel, say they bought liberally across lines, and promise a splendid Easter showing.
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Fannie Garber
Nona Howell
P. Garber
Garber
Howell
Figures Gets Verdict For Fees In Suit Over Farm Listing
The jury today returned a verdict for $200 in favor of the plaintiff in the case of Figuers v Kan non. It was alleged the defendant listed a farm with the plaintiff, the plaintiff advertised the property, others sold it, and a commission was denied. The jury awarded the amount sued for.
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Figuers
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B. A. Satterfield & Co
John P. Graham
Hoys
Jersey
J. W. Brister
Jagt
Country Fe
Phoenix
Savings Bank @ Trust Co
Virginia
Lehigh” Portland Cement
East Tennessee
Washington
Miss Garber
Maury National Bank
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