Faculty reshuffles announced at Wisconsin and Johns Hopkins
Madison June 13 Dr W E Meanwell assistant professor of physical education at the University of Wisconsin will join the Battle Creek normal school of physical education from June 30 to August 28. Prof C C Thomas professor of steam engineering named mechanical engineer at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore in charge of the new school of engineering starting October 1 after a California summer. Prof A G Christie assistant professor of steam engineering departs for Europe to join a party of engineers studying methods in Germany.
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California
A. G. Christie
Europe
Germany
Temperament Defined by a Girl’s Intensity
A Pittsburgh Post snippet notes a girl’s intensity implies limited housework help from her mother. The remark reflects social norms about gender roles and domestic expectations.
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Pittsburgh Post
Students Do One Month Practice Work in Any Library
New York state library school students must spend a full month in practice work at a library of their choice within the United States. This field experience requirement aims to broaden practical training outside the state program.
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New York State Library School
United States
No Bribe Indictment in Woolen Case
In Boston on June 13 the grand jury found no indictments in the case against William M. Wood and co defendants over an alleged plan to plant dynamite to hurt Lawrence strikers. The jury said evidence of bribing juror Morris Shuman with a life job at American Woolen was insufficient and unreliable.
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Boston
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Lawrence
Morris Shuman
Foot to Forearm Proportions Described in Detail
An anatomical note states the foot length should equal the forearm from wrist to elbow. The comparison defines the foot as the same measure as the ulna bone segment, guiding proportion in limb study.
Wisconsin Man Appointed Head at New Trier Social Center
Chauncey Hyatt, UW graduate and former swimming coach, is named director of the New Trier Social Center at Kenilworth Illinois. The $400000 facility includes a high school with labs, gymnasia, a large pool, theater, library and ball room plus outdoor sports. Hyatt assumes duties immediately with summer tournaments planned for all ages.
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Madison
Wis
Chauncey Hyatt
University of Wisconsin
New Trier
Kenilworth, Ill
America
New Township
Hyatt
Japanese Love of Flowers Through Tokugawa Peace
Japanese fondness for flowers grew during the long Tokugawa peace when cultivation became fashionable as relief from monotony in peaceful days.
Now Edgar Answers Plural Question In Class
Agrammar lesson in a primary class prompts a witty reply as the pupil blurts ketchup as the plural of tomato. The Chicago News notes the humorous moment reflecting student creativity.
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Edgar
Chicago News
Contentment as later heritage urged by Turgenev
A reflective aphorism on aging teaches that true contentment comes to those who keep faith in goodness. It praises persevering will and the pursuit of active work as one grows older.
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Turgenev
Original Sin Discussed in Playful Exchange
A witty exchange frames original sin as a philosophical question. A wife and husband joke about the idea equating it to Adam and Eve’s apple, mixing humor with theological notions for light dialogue.
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John
Wally Sprint and Bix-Ever Seek Office Motions
A playful line from the Boston Transcript notes two figures, Wally Sprint and Bix-Ever, repeatedly pursuing political office nearly every day, illustrating persistent campaigning chatter in the local scene.
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Wally
Bix
Dix
Boston Transcript
Mathematician Learns Food Question Through Grape-Nuts
A Ohio mathematics teacher recounts improved alertness after swapping noon lunches for Grape-Nuts. He notes heavy, dull afternoons replaced by brightness and vim, with longer lasting, satisfying results. His wife also shares relief from stomach issues and headaches with Grape-Nuts. There’s a call to read The Road to Wellville.
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Ohio
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Scott Bill Winds Up Capitol Employes Vexed
Madison Wis June 13 Senator Scotts proposal to let department heads fix salaries stirs capital employees. Opinions from the attorney general warn about wiping out statutory positions and shifting duties to new titles. With 3711 salary positions in state service concern grows over layoffs and shifts under the bill.
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Madison
Wis
Scott
Assemblyman
Holmes
Civil Service
Well Used to it. Doctor-What you need is a change of scene
A comic caption from Comic Cuts features a patient demanding escape while a scene shifter refers to a change of scene. The vignette humorously plays on hospital banter and verbal misdirection.
Wilson Plans Vacation to Cornish for Summer Trip
President Wilson will travel to Cornish New Hampshire with Mrs. Wilson and their daughters for a vacation from June 29 to July 7. It will be the longest out of town stay since his inauguration, after Congress adjourns he will rejoin the family for the rest of the summer period.
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Washington
Wilson
Daddy
Jack
Evelyn
Samie Simpson
Sammie
Grandpa
Grandma
Cnet
Timely Caution From Kansas City Journal
A brief humorous warning quotes a jocular stingy exchange about loan repayment with a grim deadline for survival and funeral costs, reflecting a newspaper joke style from the era. The dialogue pits a young borrower against an elder lender in a wry, cautionary quip.
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Kansas City Journal
Wisconsin zoology professor resigns to head Kansas department
Madison June 13. Bennet M. Allen resigns as assistant professor of zoology at the University of Wisconsin after ten years to take the head role in the zoology department at the University of Kansas. He is a Wisconsin graduate.
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Madison, Wis
Bennet M. Allen
Unversity of Wisconsin
University of Kansas
Wisconsin
Claiming Credit Becomes Hallmark of a Has Been
A terse quip notes that boasting about past achievements marks a faded presence. The line implies vanity as a sign of decline and warns against clinging to former glory.
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