Changes in Examinations Made by School Code
The state outlines changes to teacher certification starting July 1 1911 with permanent certificates valid in most districts after July 1 1921. New certificates require exams in vocal music drawing English literature piano geometry general history physical geography botany zoology physics and reading four pedagogy books. A 1912 timetable will be announced.
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Hamilton
Waite
Bryan
Kern
Coulter
Allen
James
Our Schoole
Carpenter, Baker and Scott
Dutton
Will contents reveal three early 20th century wills
The documents outline James Conrad of Center township naming his wife Sarah and son Bert as executor, with specific bequests to daughters Madison Ellen Belle Annie, and others. Mary J. Farren of Armstrong township leaves legacies to grandsons Herby and Asa, with real estate provisions and dual executors. Isaac Shutt of Armstrong township distributes funds to daughters Mary Julia Jane Agnes and to sons Philip William, plus others, with an executor noted. additional items include dated wills from 1907 and endorsements for patent medicines and remedies referenced in ads attached to the notices.
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James Conrad
Center Township
Sarah Conrad
Bert Conrad
Bame
Madison Conrad
Ellen Conrad
Belle Conrad
Annie Conrad
Mary J. Farren
Armatrong Township
Herby C. Farren
Asa C. Farren
Annie Marestet Stuchell
James Walker
Isaac Shutt
Armstrong Township
Wy Aughters
Mary Saltsgiver
Julia A. Foster
Jane Fiscus
Agnes Flickberger
Philip M. Shute
William Shutt
Edna B. Harra
Abraham Shutt
Etta E. Shute
William Shute
Indiana business visitors tally from Elkhin to Greensburg
A long list notes numerous residents and visitors traveling between Indiana and surrounding towns. Names include Thorne Hamilton Elkin E P Goodwin Wehrum Harvey Davidson Clymer J Y Freets Greensburg J G Leisure Green Township H G Shumaker Dayton Ohio John T McLaughlin Kidder Ridge Roy Litsinger Heilwood and others. Several residents are seen at farms, farms and county seats with social and business visits noted on Wednesday Tuesday and over the past week.
New Kind of Flute Hailed to King's Hall in Cab
A large musician and his bulky violoncello squeezed into a cab bound for King's Hall. The driver demanded the fare, and the musician paid with a shilling claiming it as his legal fare for carrying him, while noting the flute's burden in jest.
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King’s Hall
Jebu
London
Preaching and Practice in a Murky Sermon Fragment
A fragmented dialogue discusses speaking to a sop for a jovial greeting, with warnings of consequences if disturbed. The writer crafts a sermon on self control while promising happiness through social engagement. The text criticizes mirth as dependent on others and laments rising quick relief seeking amid a flood of pleas.
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Parsop
A King Who Left Home. King of all laxatives Dr King's Pills
A garbled ad text promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills from Daugherty Bros offering a cure for constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia. The copy touts the product as a family blessing and claims wide benefits though readability is poor and place names are inconsistent.
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Taut Mathuika
Buffaloo
N.Y
Dr. King
Pilla
Daugherty Bros
Several Upsets at Meet As Aviators Survive Peril
Chicago August seventh reports a day of upsets at the international aviation meet. Arthur Stona plunged into Lake Michigan during the overwater speed race and Lincoln Beachey descended from 3,000 feet when his engine failed. Howard Gill flipped on a death curve but escaped injury. William Badger perished in the Bunken pit as his machine and aviator escaped harm. Curtiss airplanes and Lincoln Beachey earned the day’s top prizes amid strong winds and fear of air pockets.
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Chicago
Arthur Stona
Lake Michigan
Lincoln Beashey
Howard Gill
Bunken
William Badger
Curtiss Aeroplane
Lincoln Beachey
Badger
Croix Johnstone
Atwood Arrives Safely After Long Toledo Flight
Harry N. Atwood lands safely at Bayview park Toledo after a 2 hour 61 minute flight covering 134 miles from Elkhart Indiana. Crowds surge the aeroplane, he completes 96 miles to first gasoline stop at Pettysville, best stretch 7 miles from Burr to Edgerton in six minutes, average speed about 46 mph.
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Atwood
Toledo
Harry N. Atwood
New York
Tower
Bayview Park
Elkhart
Ind
Pettysville
Indiana-Ohio Boundary
Burr
Edgerton
Oad
Togo Not Tired Out After American Tour
New York August 17 Admiral Togo declared no strain from two weeks of dining and sightseeing during his American tour. He said he was accustomed to trying tasks and praised industrial development and the enterprising spirit of the people as the most impressive aspect of the visit.
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New York
Togo
Hoxton
America
Attorney Charged with Libel in Cambria County
W W Storey a Republican candidate for judge in Cambria County was held for court on a libel charge. District Attorney Leech, a key figure and rival in the race, allegedly received or was targeted by defamatory circulars designed to vilify him and bring him to public ridicule.
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Mbensbine
Aye
Storey
Godge
Camibrit
Vrmunina
Nbel
Iitornatiea
Leech
They Were All Pills Church Choir Faced Musical Pause
A fashionably observant East Side church choir encountered a humorous mishap during a Sunday service. While preparing a performance titled Pont a Pilgrim, the singers split the word pilgrim mid note causing a pause and laughter. One singer exclaimed I say a pit as the group struggled to recover and the piece was abandoned.
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Trerence Edie
Burt
Wanted Help Wages For Desographer or Bookkeeper
Classified notice seeking a denographer or bookkeeper with training, address Gazette, needs desk and flat top desks in good condition, asks for lowest cash price from Divan Glass Works. Also requests a house moving share and a chauffeur repair position with city experience and best references. Includes multiple small ad fragments: serend hand one horse erpey and other stray phrases.
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Divan Glass Works
Lost Post Quill Pen Marks Early Civilizational Spread
Fragmentary reading notes discuss a lost post item and a cheremometer. Mentions a quill pen long in use with value noted in early civilization, tracing its spread from the east to Europe and then to the new world.
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Europe
New World
Kidney Pills Restore Work Ability Says Local Worker
Kidney trouble led M Balent of 124 Little Penna St Streator Illinois to be unable to work. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with a quick revival allowing him to return to work and feel healthier than before. For sale by all druggists.
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M. Balent
Little Penna St. Streator
Foley
Joan of Arc Sword Identified In Museum Treasure
London Mail reports a sword in the Uijon museum identified as Joan of Arc s weapon presented by Charles VII of France. The blade bears inscriptions including Charles VII and Vaucouleurs with the date 141g and arms of Prince and Grieans, a figure kneeling before a cross.
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Joan of Arc
Uijon
Charles VII
France
Nile
London Mail
Charles Vil
Prince
Grieans
No Answer to the Riddle in the Fragment
Fragmentary dialogue questions the fate of a character named Lucan and an enigmatic elucutitiost who used 9 rece in a cryptic exchange. The garbled text hints at a literary or dramatic scene, with altered wording suggesting a mystery or puzzle within a larger work.
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Ivagv
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Elkin
E. P. Goodwin
Wehrum
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Hugh Smitten
Corode Academy
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Carl E. Welsh
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George Baker
Seward
Mae ‘Baker
Hoosier State
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Paul Lieb
Lieb
Indiana Dye Works
Mertie Galbreath
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