Noted Educator to Revise Los Angeles School Courses
Dr. J Franklin Bobbitt of the University of Chicago arrives in Los Angeles to advise on revising the curriculum for 28 high schools. He aims to shift from memorization to developing judgment and function through real life learning, with three months of work beginning as city schools reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin Bobbitt
University of Chicago
Los Angeles
Bobbitt
Lfe
Pebbitt
Department of Psychology and Educational Research
A. H. Sutherland
California
Bobbbitt
Corydon
Frank
James Bobbitt
Corydon Christian Church
Devil Sightings at Lake Marion Distract Minnesota
A 1921 letter to Mrs. C L Bartlett from Hutchinson describes the Lake Marion pavilion near Fergus Falls as the scene of a supposed devil appearance during a late October dance. Reports claim horns, hooves, and a tail as lights flare and instruments fly, with many attendees fleeing in fear. some victims suffer hysteria. The owner offers 1600 for an explanation, while locals debate hoax versus real spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Bartlett
Hutchinson
Lake Marion
Hutchinson, Minn
Bertha
Minn
A. Ta. Richardson
Farm for sale near state highway six miles from Corydon
A 27 acre farm offers a three room house a small barn smoke house with cellar woodshed and machine shed. Good cistern two ponds about sixteen acres cleared with eight acres in meadow and several fruit trees. Inquire at this office. 7-26-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Sentence for shooting in Kentucky leads to penitentiary term
William Suter was sentenced to the penitentiary on January 2 to serve a term of from two to five years for shooting Gus Allen last September. Both men are married with families. Suter reportedly visited Allen's home at the time. Allen remains in serious condition. The trial occurred in Brandenburg Kentucky. The parties are known in this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Suter
Gus Allen
Lige AL
Flen
Suter
Allen
Brandenburg
Truant Officer Seen As Figurehead for Bus Era
Feature notes the shift to school buses replacing rural walking with Dodge Brothers power and Graham Brothers bodies. It highlights student commutes averaging 35 miles daily in Beckham County Oklahoma and Winnebago Community School near Rockford. The piece frames the truant officer role as easing with consolidated schools and reliable buses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brotters
Dodge Brothers
C. A. Bucher
Beckham County
Oklahoma
Winnebago
Rockford
Graham Brothers
Dodge Brothers Cars
Public Sale on John Deschamp Farm February 15 1922
Public auction at Herman Fravel estate seven miles southwest of Corydon on the John Deschamp farm. Items include two mares, Jersey cows, brood sows, wagon , buggy, drill, mowing machine, plows, cultivator, harrow, corn oats hay furniture appliances and many small articles. Sale starts 10 A M with lunch on grounds. Essa Richard auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
John Deschamp
Farrow
Malta
Herman Fravel Essa Richard
Miles' Variety Store Blanket Offer
An ad notes warm blankets available at Miles Variety Store for 1.59 per pair with a promotional F-1-38-W code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Variety Store
Chiropractic Listing for Broad Range of Ailments
An advertisement lists chiropractic care for numerous conditions including Sciatica, lumbago, skin diseases, diabetes, rheumatism, chorea, stomach and liver troubles after influenza, bronchitis, goitre, nervous and eye diseases, facial paralysis, heart disease, asthma, appendicitis, paralysis, lung trouble and lagrippe.
Tax Returns Help to Corydon March Deadline
Charles T. Miller of the Internal Revenue Service says a Deputy Collector will visit Corydon late February or early March to help residents prepare income tax returns. Bring complete written records of annual receipts and expenditures. All returns due by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Charles T. Miller
New Albany
Internal Revenue Service
Corydon
In Memory of Rassel Wetzel and Local Sale Notice
In memory verses honor Rassel Wetzel with lines about loss and remembrance. The text ends with an ad claiming dandy double cotton blankets size 6 in Miles' Variety Store for 1.59, offering a local shopping note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rassel Wetzel
Miles
Subscriptions Grow With Wide Range Of Readers
A list shows new subscribers and renewals for the Corydon Democrat from diverse towns including Palmyra Leavenworth Brazil and Corydon with many names such as Andrew Kiesler Mrs Caroline Benz Geo Reagan and Stephen Vernin. An advertisement notes J J Bullet & Son selling Sharples Cream Separators at prewar prices and urges readers to pay overdue amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew P. Kiesler
Palmyra
Caroline Benz
Leavenworth
C. Stonecipher
Brazil
Geo
Winchester
Ill
W. J. Bottorff
Corydon
Roy H. Brown
Davidson
Wm. E. Miller
H. C. Minton
Ft. Worth
Texas
Jos
F. Pinaire
Ramsey
J. C. H. Peper
Marion Mathena
Louisville
Socrates Haas
Alva Hershman
New Middletown
Anna M. Hays
Mauckport
A. Gettelfinger
John R. Kirkham
Muncie
Grover H. Conrad
Julius Russell
Seymour Walk
Depauw
Mary E. Langsdon
Elizabeth
S. H. Voyles
Alice Anderson
Latham
Lon Peper
John Schilmiller, Jr
Peter
New Albany
Guy O. Brown
Robert B. Watson
John Koch
Orland
Cal
Minnie Treece
Horton
Martha Richardson
Lind
J. J. Bulleit & Son
Pleasant Social Visit Honoring Miss Gibson and Fern Trobaugh
A Saturday night party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey S. Cline honored Miss Emeline Gibson and Fern Trobaugh on their first visit. Guests included Bertha Wolfe Pearl Crecelius Rosa Crecelius Eliza Cole Gladys Brengman Jennie Smith Eva Cunningham and many others with music from Andrew and Lafe Cline and Emeline Gibson. All expressed hope the guests would return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey S. Cline
Emeline Gibson
Fern Trobaugh
Bertha Wolfe
Pearl
Rosa Crecelius
Eliza Cole
Gladys Brengman
Jennie Smith
Eva Cunningham
Sylvia Windell
Adam McCullum
Charley ‘Cole
Willie Wolfe
Ora
Clarence Haas
Guy
Roy
Claude Smith
Roy Feller
Earl
Hays
Mayo
Floyd Cunningham
Russel Harper
Ferris
Earl Cline
Rual Stoner
Forest Mauck
Ralph
Rush Byerley
Clarence
Dewey Montgomery
Virgil Deschany
Mr. Andrew
Lafe Cline
Earl Cunningham
Emeline
Fern
Leavenworth Opens New Two Chair Barber Shop
CC K Moore rents Ed Brown Stand and establishes a two chair barber shop in Leavenworth. J-25-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.’Moore
Leavenworth
Ed. Brown
Death of Mrs Whiteman in New Albany
Funeral services for Mrs Clarence Whiteman, who died January 24 after months of stomach trouble, were held January 26 at Holy Trinity Church with Father Curran officiating. Survived by husband and two children Walter seven and Vincent fifteen months, plus parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Endris of Floyd Knobs, six sisters and four brothers. Interment at Leyden's Cemetery. New Albany Tribune.
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Harrison County
Phillip
Elizabeth Blume
Dad
Carrie Kolb
Princeton
Ind
Theresa Helen Funk
Lila
Addie
Margaret
Minnie
Mississippi River Marine Brigade
Ram Fleet
Vicksburg
Corydon
Ma Blame
Cedar Hill
Addie Wright
New Albany
H. G. Connolly
Central Christian Church of
Jack Heth
T. J. Hudson
James B. Brewster
Lee Lockhart
Harry F. Kenner
D. G. McGrain
Memphis
Frank Cullivan
Indianapolis
Gerand
Thos. Hickman
Mt. Carmel
Lee Wright
Clarence Whiteman
Paolipike
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Father Curran
Martin Endris
Floyd ‘Knobs
Charles Tully
Albert Ammer
Joseph Dennison
Geo. Hess
Albert Rankin
Frank Worth
Joe Endris
William Endris
John Endris
Leyden’s Cemetery
New Albany Tribune
Harness items and repair services advertised for spring
The notice promotes Harness J J BULLEIT & SON carrying a full line and offering oiling and cleaning of old harnesses before spring. A separate message thanks neighbors and friends for support during the illness and death of the Wetzel boy, signed by Mr. and Mrs Lewis Wetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bulleit & Son
Mra
Lewis Wetzel
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Fordson
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
MUS
Fergus Falls, Minn
Journal
Northwest
Nick
Minnesota
Prank P. Lottich
Crandall Exchange
Dad Blume
Levi Blume
Old Dad Blume
Clerydon
Earth
Heaven
Russel
Roll of Honor
Corydon Democrat
Wash
John Schechter
New Salisbury
J. F. Wright
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