Education in 1915 US Report Highlights Growth and Reform
The 1915 Commissioner of Education report emphasizes progress in industrial education, rural schooling, and increased teacher pay. It notes democracy behind equal opportunities, expanded kindergarten use, and reform in high school organization and college standards. International views cover education abroad and wartime defense needs.
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Europe
United States
Commissioner of Education
America
North
South America
Claxton
Tugel
O Severa
Beanitarion
Eskaden
Ope
First Farm Loan Unveiled at Lowe’s Grove Credit Union
Lowe’s Grove in Durham County launches the first US cooperative farm credit union. It will lend at 6 percent on secured property, with tenant farmers able to have landlords or neighbors endorse notes. The plan aims to cut credit costs by about 50 percent versus cash or credit schemes and may spark 12 similar unions in North Carolina within six months.
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Charlotte
N. C
Lowe's Grove
Durham County
United States
Lowe's Grove Credit Union
American Commission
Europe
John Sprunt Hill
Durham
North Carolina
Indiana men seek U S Senate place
Indianapolis December 28 special The entrance of Harry S New into the race for the Republican nomination for United States senator changes the party landscape in Indianapolis The contest now centers on James E Watson old guard New and Arthur R Robinson with Miller forces largely backing New Watson leads among manufacturers and has major backing from the Indiana Business and Prosperity league while New relies on long political ties and campaign experience
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry S. New
United States
James E. Watson
Old Guard
New
Arthur R. Robinson
Hough T. Miller
Columbus
Miller
Edward H. Schmidt
Indiana
Republican National Committee
John C. New
Watson
Lucius O. Hamilton
Columbia Club
Indiana Business’ and Prosperity League
Indianapolis Credit Men's
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
James FE. Watson
Harry
Wartime humor at King George patrol tale
London reports a gleeful wartime moment during King George VI's visit to his country estate. A sentry challenged a late stroll, the King responded with a blunt line and then praised the guard for his vigilance, reflecting informal humor of the era.
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London
George
Snorers Move Rooms In Marine Barracks Shuffle
In Washington on December 28 Sergeant Timothy Reardon, in charge of a Marine Corps squad room, swapped six snoring sleepers with five quiet ones to prevent disturbance. The snorers now share space with others who snore, keeping the group balanced. The move satisfies all eleven snorers and hints at Marines’ adaptability under pressure.
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Washington
Timothy Reardon
United States Marine Corps
Reardon
Ilazel Atlas Glass Wins 9 Million Flask Contract
The Ilazel Atlas Glass Company of Wheeling West Virginia secured a contract for 9,000,000 six inch glass flasks to transport condensed food to British soldiers in the trenches. The shipment will require 100 freight cars for delivery.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Ilazel Atlas Glass Company
Notice of letters testamentary for Ella Grady estate
Peter E. Wright, executor, seeks claims on the Ella Grady estate in Allegany County Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by June 28, 1916 or be excluded from the estate. Debtors are urged to pay promptly. Signed December 28, 1915.
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Orphans’ Court
Allegany County
Maryland
Ella Grady
Peter E. Wright
Administrator's Notice for Bertha Martz Estate
Maryland and Allegany County residents warned to present claims or evidence against the Bertha Martz estate by June 28, 1916. Creditors must file proofs and debtors should pay promptly. Notice signed by Karl Helmstetter as Administrator on December 28, 1951.
Executors Notice in Allegany County Estate
Law Offices of Whiting and Eppler announce executors notice for the Amanda Cushorn estate in Allegany County Maryland. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers by June 28 1916 or be excluded from benefits. Immediate payment requested from knowers. F Brooke Whiting is the subscriber.
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Orphans’ Court of
Allegany’ ‘County
Maryland
Amanda Cushorn
Allegany County
F. Brooke Whiting
Middlebury to plan Saxe centenary observance
Middlebury College considering preliminary plans for a June observance of the centennial birth anniversary of John G. Saxe born June 2 1816 near Highgate Vermont. The poet lived on a farm until 17 then attended Middlebury College and studied law. His first poetry collection appeared in 1849 while in Burlington.
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Saxe
Middlebury
Middlebury College
John G. Saxe
America
Highgate
Burlington
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British India
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Paris
School of Political Science
Holland
H Rg Colonial Institute
the War and Education
U.S. Senate
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McMullen Bros
Gurs
Ocorpor
Bertha Martz
Karl Helmstetter
Whiting and Eppler
Third National Bank Building
Cumberland, Md
Vermont
Albany
N.Y
Vocalion
Tong
Vulva
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Aeolian Company
Aeolian
Baltimore Street
Maclay Shoe CO
North Centre Street
North Maclay Shoe Company
Cree Street
ST. Ambrose Hall
Cresaptown, Maryland
Six Mile House
Ing of the Tren
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