60th Anniversary Assembly at Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Lake New York hosts the 60th Anniversary Assembly of Chautauqua Institution. Since its 1874 eve of August 4 opening, it has grown into a famed center of lectures music and education, praised by presidents and noted by visitors for its blend of art science religion and patriotism.
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Chautauqua Lake
New York
Durtnerly
Thig Lake
Mortimer
Reading Cours
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Todayea
Nume
Saneabeda
Educ
Mer
Sum
United
Edward Everett Hale
Chautauqua
Elbert Hubbard
C. LS. C
Plato
Vincent
Lewis Miller
Chautauqua Idea Spreads Across the Nation and World
The Chautauqua movement, born from Lewis Miller and John Heyl Vincent, spurred Summer Schools and Assemblies, influencing 800 assemblies since 1880 and 8,700 tent chautauquas in 1923 United States circuits. It shaped home study, culture, and popular education across millions, while the original institution at Chautauqua, New York, supplied guiding principles.
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Chautauua Literary and Scientific Circle
Leas
Lyceum
International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association
United States
Lewis Miller
Akron
Ohio
John Heyl Vincent
New York
Chautauqua
Adlay Grain Found as Wheat Substitute in Philippines
Manila reports adlay a new grain growing wild in the tropics was tested as a wheat substitute in 1917. It has yielded 69 bushels per acre and produced hay worth a tenth, with palatable bread and hay fed to cattle. The Philippine Bureau of Agriculture promotes adlay as a rice and wheat substitute.
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Manila
Adlay
Filippine Bureau of Agriculture
Philippines
Hard Test Required to Win Helicopter Prize
London reports world wide entries for a 260000 prize from the British Air Ministry for a helicopter. Fifteen to twenty submissions come from leading American and Continental experts, including Henry Berlinger. Tests include vertical ascent to 2000 feet, 30 minutes hovering, 20 mile circle at 60 mph, and a controlled descent from 600 feet with engine cut.
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London
British
Air Ministry
Henry Berlinger
Petrified Forest Looted by Collectors Sparks Action
Phoenix May 81 Arizonas famous petrified forest is disappearing as collectors strip away specimens. Northern Arizona commercial interests push for a Congressional act to convert the area into a national park to protect and preserve the natural treasure.
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Phoenix
Arizon
Arizona
Chautauqua Influence on Arts Politics and Civic Life
The Chautauqua movement shapes national standards in art music and literature. endorsement boosts book sales and places in reading courses. A strong Chautauqua reputation aids political candidates and unites national sentiment, promoting civic reform and religious spirit.
Fealty and Fishing Detection Shape Forest Exports
In a report on forest activities visitors have removed timber and other forest products. Chews Sedat acting details appear in the evidence. Rarity shipments have been sent east for use in jewelry manufacturing.
Allentown Rally Over Symbol See Red Action
A crowd in Allentown gathered to protest an event linked to a rumored radical march. Officials say the gathering focused on a disputed emblem and concerns about its display, with police monitoring the scene for safety.
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