Schools in Crisis Thousands of Pupils On Half Time
A New York survey by the Chamber of Commerce reports in 420 U S cities over 453000 children are housed in substandard, unsafe spaces or half time due to space shortages. Playgrounds are scarce and fire hazards rise with many schools lacking fire escapes and extinguishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Committee
New York
United States
National Committee For Chamber of Commerce
American City Bureau
George D. Strayer
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Strayer
Mr. Strayer
Pres
Great Plains
Great Lakes
Mapleton
Kans
Dr. Pierce
H. C. Hughhs
Shackleton Plans New Polar Expedition From Perry Island
Sir Ernest Shackleton announces a May or June departure for a new Antarctic expedition with about a dozen men, many from prior trips, aiming for a two year journey. The Norwegian whaling boat Toca I is purchased, likely to sail first to Hudson Bay with 150 dogs, then to Axel Helberg's land and east to Perry Island to pursue the main objective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Christiania
Hudson Bay
Axel Helberg
Ernest
Perry Island
Man acquitted in Brussels in death hastening case
In Brussels a court acquitted Jerome Hermans after he killed Coline Vandyck who had attempted suicide. The defense argued the victim was dying, but a murder conviction was avoided. Hermans shot the girl in the neck and then himself after she shot herself in Boits de Cambre. Medical testimony said the wound would likely have been fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
Brabant
Coline Vandyck
Boils de Cambre
Coline
Hermans
Cupid Wins In Tangle With Father In Law
Oscar Shenderoff a dental student married Myrtle Stewart aged eighteen the daughter of William Stewart a Denver printer. Her father summoned them for an interview and urged she stay with him all night. Shenderoff found his bride missing and traveled to Washington where he discovered her with her father. He then reunited with Myrtle and returned home together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Oscar Shenderoff
Shenderof
Myrtle Stewart
William Stewart
Denver
Cole
Shenderon
Washngton
Washington
Shenderom
Barking of Dog Saves Man in Muskegon Garage
In Muskegon Michigan Beverson Casper lay unconscious in a garage with a running car. A barking dog drew neighbors who found him and revived him from gas fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Muskegon
Mich
Beverson Casper
Casper
Modern Barn Is Farm Neessit Gambrel Roof Frame
William A Radford, editor and designer, explains modern barn plans for a mixed dairy and livestock farm. The article details a frame hollow tile foundation barn housing nine cows, six horses, and calves, with a gambrel roof and advice on upfront cost versus long term gains, urging progressive farming and modern equipment to attract younger generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Glossaries for Baedeker guides aid travelers
Brander Matthews notes Scribner's and Baedeker publish glossaries to translate Americanisms for British travelers and vice versa. The English Baedeker edition, likely by Muirhead, lists about many terms to bridge U S and U K usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brander Matthews
Baedeker
United States
Muirhead
Modern barn design emphasizes labor saving and ventilation
The passage discusses roof ventilators and dormers for barn ventilation along with fresh air intakes and foul air flues. It describes interior layout, carrier tracks for litter and feed, concrete floors with sanitary manger troughs, and modern steel stall equipment. It notes improved production from sanitary, efficient equipment and the impact on farm help.
An Exception Between Mrs Wintbush And Mr Wintbush
A dialogue reveals a playful exchange about change in the world versus earmuffs, showing a domestic moment where Mrs Wintbush claims everything shifts and Mr Wintbush doubts major changes outside the home. The snippet reads like a light humorous vignette from a period piece.
Cabinet Circle Keeps Busy In Washington Society
The cabinet circle among Washington society imposes social duties on a cabinet member's wife requiring visits to senatorial and congressional households, forcing many calls during the season. An advertisement for Cuticura skincare promotes its ointment and soap as remedies for skin issues and rough hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Plausible talk on George Washington lie tale anecdote
An inquisitive person asks about the Washington cherry tree tale. Mr. Dubwaite comments that the story credits truthfulness to Washington, while suggesting his reputation came from a joke about owning a six month old car never in a repair shop, implying skepticism about veracity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia Navy Yard
R. C. Holcomb
Navy Medical Corps
Princess Christens
New Sub
Princess Tocoomus
Ife
Mra
James U. Geremaine
Norwich
Conn
Bridgeport
Cupid
England
Great Britain
Fpter Akey OC
Eafter
Aeley
Eres
Haupt
Walnut
Boulder
Colo
Dean
Doan
Foster -Milburn CO
Buffalo
N. Y
New York City
Holland
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!