First Free Public School in Dorchester 1639
The article recounts Dorchester now part of Boston opening the first free public school in the United States on May 30, 1639. It describes the one room schoolhouse, its funding via island tax, the teachers Thomas Waterhouse and William Pole, and notes about early education including gender limits, pay in goods, and the school’s historical significance.
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Dorchester
Boston
United States
Cape Cod
Salem
New England
Thomas Waterhouse
Old
Thompson’s Island
Maydes
John Trescott
William Pole
Cotton Mather
Verie Sharpe
America
Philadelphia
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Paramount Film at Rex
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre Hollywood appears in the Paramount Picture Hollywood a James Cruze production to be shown at the Rex theatre Thursday Friday and Saturday. The film features many of Paramounts top stars and is described as an exceptionally novel novelty.
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Famous
Grauman
Hollywood
Cal
Paramount Picture
James Cruze
Rex Theatre
Paramount
Uncle Bim Riddle Sparks Laughs in Quiet Exchange
In a playful exchange, a boy asks if a lad with a stepfather becomes a stepladder. The pun hinges on ladder and family roles, delivering light humor as a family moment.
Death of H Strother in Tent Collapse near Proffitt
H Strother died at his home near Proffitt on Tuesday night from injuries suffered while helping neighbors take down a tent used for a revival. A heavy center pole struck him, crushing his skull. funeral held at Proffitt cemetery with ministers A E Bradbury and Biudworth officiating. He leaves a wife, two sons Hubert and Dennis, and three daughters Ola Walker Grace Bellamy Pearl Strother. Public sympathy extended by the community.
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H. Strother
Proffitt
A. E. Bradbury
Newcastle
Biudworth
Elbert
Hubert Strother
Denver
Colorado
Dennis Strother
Ola Walker
Grace Bellamy
Pearl Strother
Ors
Strother
Register
Newcastle Register
True friends stand by us in storm and sun
The passage defines true friends as those who remain beside us during hard times and happy days, valuing us for who we are rather than for possessions. It emphasizes loyalty, support, and the importance of companionship for a meaningful life.
Interscholastic League Rules Off of Press
Austin, Sept 4—University of Texas officials announce the 1923 24 Interscholastic League Constitution and rules bulletin is off the press. The 100 page issue with 60 illustrations is free to teachers. Interest in league work is rising, with 175 high schools already signed up. final football championship participation deadline is October 1.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Teacher Riddles Evolving Fractions With Student
A dialogue where a teacher prompts a math riddle about cutting a beefsteak into halves, quarters, and more. Johnny answers progressively as eighths, sixteenths, and thirty-seconds, while a humorous misstep yields hamburger.
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Johnny
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