Public school funding apportionment proposal explained
The article outlines a new statewide apportionment law effective September 1 1911. It trims funds for districts with low attendance but bases most distribution on daily attendance, aiming to encourage longer terms, higher attendance, proper teacher numbers, local effort, and year-round interest in public schools. It notes potential gains and equity aims while stressing accountability. It also calls for new ordinances to regulate automobile proximity to streetcars, and curfew of saloons with updates to enforcement. It ends with a note on Mrs. John J. Stephens and children moving to Cape Girardeau and renewing a subscription.
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Iniuny
Veneeral
State education funding changes trigger county school impact
State Superintendent and PL Evans discuss allocating funds to educate the greatest number of pupils. The law would alter county attendance figures, increase state support and shift funding responsibilities. Opposing representative argues false returns should be prosecuted, not laws changed.
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Evans
Century Ago Earthquake Tremors at New Madrid
A century past the New Madrid quake devastated the Mississippi valley from the Ohio mouth 600 miles southward. Tremors lasted for minutes with ground quaking described as two distinct motions vertical and horizontal. Lakes formed and drained. select regions remained unsettled until March 26 1812.
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New Madrid
Reelfoot Lake
American Cyclopedia
New Midrid
Missouri
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Chiticis
Six Reasons for Late Work Explained in Quirky Exchange
A fragmented exchange lists six reasons named as Jones family members Mrs. Susie Jones Wil lie Jones Arthae Jones Kathe Jones and a young Jones. The text then shifts to note W. Marherty of Reevesville visiting his ill daughter Mrs. Albert Cingle.
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W. Marherty
Reevesville, Ll
Albert Cingle
Brick Buildings Transform City Square Appearance
Work will begin on J. T. Dorris new brick store buildings at the northwest corner of the square Monday and rush to completion. Fred Morgan buildings on the northeast corner will also rise, promising a great change. at least two more structures are expected: the L. C. Averall building on the west side and the Bank of Haiti on the north side.
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J. T. Dorris
Fred Morgan
Wis
L. CC. Averall
Bank of Hiayti
A Word for Father Makes a School Note Odd
A letter from a school note mocks parental roles and a childish math puzzle. It portrays a mother seeking rest while a father’s absence shapes household excuses and work concerns. The quirky exchange highlights humor in domestic life and education.
Harbert Firms Baxter tire extinguisher agency in three counties
Harbert operates Baxter tire extinguisher agency in Peniscot New Madrid and Dunklin counties and demonstrates the device using a case line and extinguished the Hanes. He also represents Meridian Life Insurance Co.
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DD. Harbert
Peniscot
New Madrid
Dunklin Counties
Baxter
Caruthersville
Mr. Harbert
Man picked up with scalp wounds after incident near depot
John McKinney of Terry was picked up Monday night just north of the depot with two fly cuts in the scalp. Night Marshal Knights and Dr Traut Hain did not know exactly how the wounds were inflicted.
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John McKinney
Terry
Knights
Traut Hain
Mexico Peace Near as Diaz Resigns Hinted
Reports indicate President Diaz may resign and a new Mexican government to form, suggesting an end to the disturbance. The hopeful note says Mexico can return to stability and its many advantages under a settled regime.
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Mexico
Diaz
Vis
McCoy Visits Wayne Langdon in Oscoolt Arkansas
A. McCoy visited his friend Wayne Langdon at Oscoolt Arkansas on Sunday.
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A. McCoy
Wayne Langdon
Oscoolt, Ark
God's angels buzzing around bite frighten girl at night
A child calls out from upstairs saying God's angels are buzzing around and one has bitten her, prompting a cautious parental response after prayers and bedtime. The scene, set at summer night, conveys a quiet domestic moment of concern and comfort as parents reassure the child.
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