Pupils urged to stay in school for war effort
Dr. P. P. Claxton United States commissioner of education appeals urging students already finishing high school to continue their studies next fall. He warns that with war many will fear reduced college attendance though colleges and technical schools must stay open to supply engineers teachers and skilled workers for national needs.
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P. P. Claxton
United States
Commissioner of Education
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England
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Western
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Memorial Day Observance in Paris At Lafayette Graves
In Paris on May 30, French people joined Americans in observing Decoration Day. Thousands visited Lafayette’s grave for a solemn program as organizations in Paris and at the front decorated the graves of Americans who died in the present war.
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Paris
Lafayette
Memorial Day Observance at Gettysburg Battlefield
A large crowd gathered in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the annual Memorial Day program. A parade of military and patriotic groups preceded ceremonies at the soldiers national cemetery with the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and speeches by notable figures.
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Gettysburg
Soldiers’ National Cemetery
Lincoln
Soldiers' Monument Dedicated in Marietta Wisconsin
Memorial Day ceremonies marked the dedication of a 25 foot granite shaft topped by a soldier statue on an island between Marinette and Menominee. The monument was presented to the city by former Senator Isaac Stephenson.
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Marietta
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Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Menominee
Blue and Gray Join in Exercises at National Cemetery
Blue and Gray joined in exercises at Little Rock Arkansas guiding to the National cemetery where both sides graves were decorated. Officers' reserve corps in training at Fort Logan H Root participated.
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The
National Cemetery
Fort Logan
H. Root
Memorial Day Observances in San Francisco
San Francisco observed Memorial Day with grave decorations for veterans at National and Odd Fellows cemeteries and a floral tribute at sea to sailors who perished.
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San Francisco
National
Odd Fellows
Mine sweepers brave peril in English Channel mining work
Paris reports on the perilous life aboard mine sweepers clearing a half mile wide by fifty mile long channel of German mines. crews of seven sloops, linked by cables, face floating dangers as they disable or destroy mines with rifle fire and explosive sweeps.
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Jacques Marésidlac
Marsillac
Bet He Could Swallow Live Fish Now Needs a Doctor
Henry Brinkley of Shulls Mills in Watauga county won a 50 cent bet by swallowing a live fish but soon suffered severe stomach pains. A physician administered anesthesia, and doctors fear surgery may be needed with an X-ray examination advised.
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Brinkley
Catawba Farmers to Plow Up Cotton for Corn
Newton, May 30. Farmers will plow up cotton and plant corn using rich fertilizer due to unfavorable cotton weather. Expect higher corn and pea bean yields. some study beans with hope of winter sale profits.
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Newton
Tarry Chappelle Joins Tinker's Columbus Team
Former White Sox player Tarry Chappelle, who tried a comeback with the Braves this spring, has moved on to Joe Tinker's Columbus squad to continue his baseball career.
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Tarry Chappelle
White Sox
Braves
Joe
Tinker
Columbus
Less Acreage Planted This Year in Caldwell County
County Agent Mark Goforth says Caldwell county has fewer cultivated acres than last year due to a wet winter stopping plowing and July floods washing away fertile land. In Lenoir residents still plant any patch available. The report notes declines despite local enthusiasm among farmers and residents.
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Mark Goforth
Lenoir
Goforth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proposal and Claim of Cure
There is widespread catarrh said to be incurable by local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo is a constitutional internal treatment claiming to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. A $100 reward is offered for any failure to cure. circulars and testimonials are available. Also advertised Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
T.c. Hall
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