Edison attacks primary schools over teaching method
The article reports Thomas A Edison and colleague Holison denouncing public primary education for failing to engage students. They advocate using motion pictures in lessons to boost understanding and warn colleges do not bear blame for student ignorance, arguing the fault lies with early schooling and its eyeless method.
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
West Orange
New York
Mr. Edison
Holison
New York Board of Education
Mr. Holison
War draft error apology over slacker lists
Secretary of War Weeks apologizes for a draft list error admitting Lieutenant Commander French was unjustly listed. Some men dead when the draft call came were noted as slackers, newspapers hesitate to publish such lists to avoid wrongs. One case shows a man marked a slacker had won a distinguished service medal.
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Weeks
French
Wine Claim Questioned by Pure Food Expert Analysis
An East Coast analysis by Prof. Aliyn declares that the so called Pure Grape Wine contains coal tar dye and resembles only odor of wine. The sample, sold for sacramental use, apparently used apple juice with ether to imitate the taste. The Springfield Union notes this mislabeling, while Treasury calls Einstein theory supporters to adjust income reports.
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Aliyn
Springfeld Union
Sincere Family Worries Over Aun’s Recurrent Sickness
Aunt suffers a nightly sinking spell that fades by morning, bringing family concern and hope for steady recovery. The note speaks to routine relief and reassurance as days begin anew.
Improved Outlook for 1921 Nevada Crops
Nevada hay prospects are brighter in 1921 with acreage steady and hay condition ten points higher than last year. May 1 production is estimated at 7 58 000 tons, 127 000 more than 1920, and on hand 107 000 tons, 75 000 more than a year ago. Winter wheat condition at 92 percent lowers expected yield by about 5000 bushels. Plowing and planting progress runs near normal, while pastures are exceptionally lush at 97 percent of normal. Livestock losses from disease and exposure are detailed, with 770 horses, 8008 cattle and 39 382 sheep lost to disease and 91 52 cattle and 88 300 sheep died from exposure in the year ended April 30, 1921.
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Nevada
Lana
Bureau of Crop
Department of Agriculture
M. M. Justin
U. S
Chief Justice Edward White Dies at 76 in Washington
The United States Chief Justice Edward Douglas White died at two this morning after a recent bladder condition and surgery. He had served on the Supreme Court for many years and was highly esteemed by colleagues and the Washington community.
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Washington
Edward Douglas White
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Anne
Wi Uonal
Nevadan boxing contest promoters face charges in Las Vegas
Las Vegas leaders from the Las Vegas Athletic Association were arrested and charged with promoting boxing events without proper licensing for the April 16 contests. Three criminal counts were filed against each defendant, though some defendants had limited roles. The charges were later dismissed after officials agreed on license payment following an attorney general opinion.
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Las Vegas
Sherif Sam Gay
Las Vegas Athletic Association
Delo
Organi
Clark County
Irish settlement talks raise hope for peace across Ireland
Reports say President de Valera and Sir James Craig are holding conferences representing Catholic Ireland in the south and Protestant Ireland in the north. The meeting is viewed as a hopeful sign for agreement. Sir H Greenwood calls it the most hopeful sign for peace in 760 years, while Lloyd George praises the talks as a positive step they had long sought to encourage.
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de Valera
James Craig
Ireland
H. Greenwood
Lloyd George
Commusmoners to Erect Signboards Across Pine County
The Commusmoners of Pine County will soon begin erecting signboards on highways leading in and out of the county. The project will extend to the northern and southern ends of the county.
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Ox Wave Pine County
Mexico’s Proposed Silver Price Spurs Trade Debate
The Reno Gazette notes Mexico’s possible embargo on silver shipments to any country paying less than eighty cents per ounce. Montague & Co. argues for higher prices amid expectations of increased Mexican mine output. With U S. Pittman Act buying at one dollar, North American silver remains unfavorably priced for U S. producers, pushing British buyers toward Mexico and South America.
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Mexico
Montague & Co
London
United States
South America
Reno Gazette
Banker's Death Triggers Bank Consolidation
Salt Lake City May 19. Death of W S McCornick founder and president of McCornick Co coincides with announcement the bank will consolidate with Walker Brothers Bankers. McCornick bank did not open today and its business will be transacted at Walker Brothers Bankers.
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Salt Lake City
W. 8
McCornick
McCornick & Co
Walker Brothers
McCornick Bank
McCormank
Walker Brothers, Bankers
American School at Coblenz Mixes Soldiers’ Children in Study and Play
In Coblenz on May 14 an American school for private soldiers’ children blends with the children of colonels in class and recreation. Miss Biale A. Hammond of Nebraska is connected with the institution, reflecting postwar education efforts for military families.
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Coblenz
Coblens
Misa Biale A. Hammond
Nebraska
Nevada seeks half a million reimbursement for Civil War aid
Senator Tasker L. Oddie has revived a bill in the U S Senate to reimburse Nevada about 41.97 dollars per volunteer and interest on borrowed money raised during the Civil War. The issue traces to 1881 and has moved through both houses multiple times, tied to Pacific Coast troop withdrawals and overland mail and migration needs.
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Nevada
Tasker L. Oddie
United States
Senate
Fair
Oregon
House of Representatives
House
Pacific Coast
California
Atlantic States
Unemployment Edges Up in April With Small Rise
Unemployment rose modestly in April by 7000 jobs or 0.4 percent according to the Department of Labor. While averages show slight deterioration, some locales fare better or worse. New York is notably affected by fraud, intimidation, and profiteering in the building trades.
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Department of Labor
New York
Franklin K Lane Dies After Operation in Rochester
Franklin K Lane former Secretary of the Interior died in Rochester Minnesota at 6 10 am from angina pectoris after gall stones and appendicitis surgery begun May 6 He had recently sought rest for health and had improved before a heart attack proved fatal His body later arrived in Chicago for cremation with private services planned and possible El Capitan ash release discouraged by officials
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Rochester
Minn
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Poge
Wilson
California
Chicago
el Capitan
Yosemite Park
Movies Offered for Government Use during wartime
Washington on May 15 reports Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America proposing free government use of motion pictures nationwide to spread any welfare message the government wishes. They pressed President Harding during the committee’s session.
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Washington
Harding
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America
Gypsum Deposit Sold in Moapa Valley for 45000
The Las Vegas Age reports W. R. Anderson and Henry Rice sold a gypsum deposit in Moapa Valley to the Engineering Construction Company of Los Angeles for 45000, with the first payment made in Los Angeles. A two mile spur track will connect the deposit to the Salt Lake railroad.
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The
Las Vegas Age
W. R. Anderson
Henry Rice
Moapa Valley
Engineering Construction Company of
Los Angeles
Salt Lake Railroad
Reno track opens May 21 as 400 thoroughbreds arrive
Reno race track prepares for the May 21 Reno meet with all stalls filled and late arrivals housed outside. Ed Sapp was struck by a car on Main Street Fallon, three toes broken and one leg injured. driver fled. W H Doyle resigns as Reno National Bank executive, to sever ties in weeks. Carlinites Matthews and Mrs Guthrie arrested for selling intoxicants after raid found jack in their soft drink room. Reno Chamber and Nevada Highway Association publish a road map to boost overland travel. Desert Forwarding’s F F Chessman held by Tonopah authorities over a Los Angeles stolen car case.
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Reno
Ed Sapp
Main Street
Fallon
Sapp
W. H. Doyle
Reno National Bank
Nevada
Doyle
A. Matthews
Molise Guthrie
Carson
Reno Chamber of Commerce
Nevada Highway Association
F. F. Chessman
Tonopah
Nye County
Desert Forwarding Company
United States
Arrowhead
Los Angeles
Stillman Makes Divorce Offer in Compromise
New York May 17 Mrs James A Stillman refused her husbands proposal to withdraw the divorce suit under conditions reported today The offer earlier presented would allow a Paris divorce and a 7500 a month income while demanding she never return to the United States or Canada and relinquish any claim to the Stillman child Guy in the trust fund The wife denied any admission of Guy's illegitimacy or that she admitted the claim
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New York
James A. Stillman
Stillman
Paris
Nev
United States
Canada
Guy
Mra Stillman
Bergdoll Fined in Draft Evasion Case in Philadelphia
Mrs Emma Bergdoll was fined 7000 for her role in evading the draft through her sons Grover and Erwin Bergdoll. She must pay by July 13 or face one year and one day in prison, with co-defendants Bray, Romig, Mitchell, and Schuppert receiving similar sentences or brief jail terms. The action was appealed and defendants posted 10000 bail each.
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Philadelphia
Emma C. Bergdoll
Grover
Erwin Bergdoll
Dickinson
Charles F. Bray
James H. Romig
Albert Mitchell
Harry Schuppert
Imings
Jost Rabber and Rink Sossb Apprenti Driving Tip
A garbled OCR style item shows instructors advising focus on the road while a customer asks about a provocative scene involving a young woman in stockings and a skirt. The fragmentary text references Jacksonville and a tense moment as an onlooker questions the situation.
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Jost Rabber
Rink
Mike
Jane
Jacksonville
Tumee-Valon
Powder Plant Closes at Henchus Utah
The Hercules Powder Company announced the Henchus Utah plant will close on May 35 due to lack of orders as mini steel work ends. About 140 men will lose their jobs.
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Dove Salt Lake City
Herculee Powder Company
Henchus
Utah
Mini Steam
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Glow
Professor Einstein
Treasury Department
New York Herald
Goodrich
Silvertown
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Akos
Ohio
State News
Navlet the Florist
Tenth Street
Sacramento, Calif
Just
A. Berolo
Eureka
Tresenter
Bureks
Antesa
R. McCharles
Bureke
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