Education, Culture, and the Practical Mindset in America
A reflective essay argues that American education is dominated by practical aims and commercial values, sidelining poetry and culture. It traces education from ancient practical training to scholasticism, then to modern efficiency, and laments loss of ripe minds and full hearts. Also reports Dr. Robert Vinson chosen to head Western Reserve University, with details on tenure and potential successors.
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Nnties
Ruhr
France
Johnstown Democrat
Robert Vinson
University of Texas
Western Reserve University
Chicago
Charles F. Thwing
Vinson
Western Reserve
United States
Board of Regents
Dr. Vinson
Goveror Neff
H. F. Kelly
Fl Paso
W. H. Foltz
Austin
Louis J. Worthan
Ft. Worth
A. & M. College
S. P. Brooks
Baylor University
Waco
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Farm Bloc Pushes Credit Bill Vote in House
Washington february 19 a farm bloc drive seeks immediate consideration of agricultural credits legislation in the House Representative Dowell of Iowa begins circulating a petition demanding the banking committee discharge to bring the measures to a vote He warns of a showdown over rural credit promises to farmers and mentions potential discharge motion Aaron Sapiro testifies for cooperative marketing groups at a hearing on the proposed legislation
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Washington
Farm Bloc
House
Dowell
Iowa
Banking Committee
Banning Committee
Lenroot-Anderson
Capper
Aaron Sapiro
Texas County Officials Must Post New Bonds
Austin reports that Texas county officials including judges sheriffs county clerks and commissioners must execute new bonds within 80 days under four new bills signed by the governor. The changes set new bond conditions requiring officials to account for all funds received and impose penalties for noncompliance within 30 days.
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Austin
Texas
Jones
del Rio
S V MecElory Candidate For City Marshall
S V MecElory announces candidacy for city marshal to succeed J B Arthur. He previously served as peace officer in South Texas and later as city constable in Comanche. His statement explains his duties and pledge to voters.
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8. V. McElroy
Marshall
J. B. Arthur
McElroy
South Texas
Comanche
Texas lines sought for Frisco consolidation
St Louis officials said on Tuesday that the Texas legislature has been asked to approve merging several Texas lines under the Frisco Corporation. The applicant notes include the International and Great Northern and the Quanah, Neeooma Pacific.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Texas
Frisco Corporation
Frisco
International
Great Northsea
Conference forms committee to negotiate boll weevil treaty
Atlanta Georgia February 20 1924 representatives from all cotton growing states form a committee to draft an interstate treaty as urged by President Harding. Governor Thomas W Hardwick of Georgia is named chairman of the committee.
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Atlanta
Harding
Govenor Thomas W. Hardwick
Georgia
City Election Announcements for City Officials
City announces April election with candidates for city secretary C M Moore seeking reelection Lottie Holman for city marshal J B Arthur reelection and B F Amos Ss V McElroy also listed for various posts.
Amos Files Candidacy For City Marshal Post
B F Amos announces for city marshal. Former Cotton Belt Roundhouse superintendent. Resident of Comanche south part with long local tenure. Promises attentive service and fair treatment. asks voters to consider him.
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B. F. Amos
Cotton Belt Roundhouse
Amos
Comanche
Ironized Yeast Promises Health for Thin Individuals
A Dallas resident recounts weight gain from Ironized Yeast, noting a rise from 103 to 126 pounds and improved strength. The ad promotes Ironized Yeast as a cure for thinness and weak health, claiming nerves calm and appetite restored, with a ten day treatment priced at one dollar from Ironized Yeast Company in Atlanta, Ga.
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Mrs. Strawn
Dallas
Ironized Yeast Company
Atlanta, Ga
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