Results of School Census in Kent County
The county completes a school census with 1500+ boys and 1500+ girls under 19 in white schools, about 80 in private schools, and 500 aged 15 to 19 not in any school. Few mentally or physically defective children reported. many low-clothed and underfed children affect learning. local clubs offer to help with feeding and clothing.
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State Department of Education
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
Cumberland
Frederick
Hagerstown
Hera Tonic Ad Adds Surprise Claim by Lady
A prominent woman says Hera Tonic cleared her liver marks yellow patches muddy skin and digestion issues after six days. Dr W D Evans a local druggist endorses the product promising money back if not satisfied, highlighting claims of improved sleep and energy.
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W.d. Evans
Moncey and Prosperity and Union Quotes
A compact note presents two quotations: Henry Ford on prosperity tied to production and union, and Senancour on union achieving all when perfect. The items highlight historical views on industry and collective effort without additional context.
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Moncey
Henry Ford
The Lovely Lady Romance In A Bridge Game
Guy Holding falls for Miss Angell after a social evening with his friend Adge Meredith and her guest, Lavenia Angell. His idealized pursuit continues with gifts and outings until his mother reveals Angell’s age and past, transforming the love triangle. Madge Meredith later accepts Guy, and Mrs Holding approves.
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Adge Meredith
Guy
Miss Angeli
Delfield
Madge
Guy Holding
Ais
Uolding
Calla
Mrs. Holding
Ming
Mrs. Holdlny
Meredith
Midge
Angell
Miss Angell
Merediths
Mandge
Lavenia Angell
Tan
Madge Meredith
Steel Industry Born in Old Massachusetts
The article traces America's first iron works to Lynn Massachusetts on the Saugus River. It notes a company of undertakers of iron works founded with $5,000 capital, operative in the 1600s, and tells of Thomas Hudson of Lyn who received the first casting. A descendant later donated the iron pot to Lynn’s public library for viewing in Detroit News.
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Pittsburgh
Gary
Detroit
America
Saugus River
Massachusetts
Thomas Hudson
Lyn
Iron Works
Lynn's Public
Detroit News
Farmers Convent Sermon Puzzling Gospel Practice
A Montreal Family Herald anecdote describes an old farmer at a church convention who jokes the program focuses on drawing people to church while farmers care for cattle at the rack. He suggests shifting time from sermons to feed and what to put in the rack, quipping about attendance.
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Montreal Family Herald
Ancient amulets linked to moon likeness and spitting on coins
Ancient sources describe cor es worn as pendants or amulets tied to the moon to ward off envy. Medallions likely served to introduce lunar elements and counteract the evil eye. Spitting on a coin is cited by authors as protection against the evil eye, explaining its common practice.
Wellington Boots Named After Duke of Wellington
Wellington boots are riding boots with high back reach to the knee, front covering the knee, named for the Duke of Wellington who is said to have introduced them in the British army replacing Jack-boots.
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Duke of Wellington
World Demands Service Virtue and Active Effort
The message urges active service over passive virtue. It insists that simply existing yields rot and that the world requires exertion and action, not complacent righteousness.
Emancipation Cites Finance Freed From Politics
A creditor of money panics in the American Magazine proclaims that business and finance are emancipated from politics. The remark links ongoing financial unease with broader partisan influence, suggesting a shift in economic commentary and policy focus.
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Everngam
Bill Folds
Bath Robes
Pocketbooks
NEW Coats
J. L. Everngam & Son
Denton, Maryland
Kent County
Chestertown
Tolchester
Kent County Chamber of Commerce
Chesapeake Aircraft Company
Robinson
Delaware
Ritchie
Maryland
Washington
Maryland National Guard
Lindbergh
New York
Air
William D. Tipton
National Guard
Logan Field
Baltimore Corporation
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula
Dr. Walsh
Steel Industry
Old
Wellington Boots
World Demands Service
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