Modern teaching methods seen by 210 Lawrence parents
About 210 parents visited Lawrence elementary schools during education week December 4 to 8 to observe new teaching methods. Visits were distributed among Pinckney Quincy New York Lincoln Cordley Waddlywn McAllaster and featured educational and mental tests directed by St Louis Tutcher. Tests aid diagnosis set objectives and measure progress aiding teacher and pupil growth.
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Ayteport
Lawrence
Pinckney
Quincy
New York
Lincoln
Cordley
Waddlywn
McAllaster
Tila
Tutcher
Household Discoveries From a Lost Page
Cleaning tips and quick fixes for common household problems. Suggestions include using borax water to soften burnt dishes, adhesive plaster on shoe seams to prevent rubbing, and a funnel hung in the kitchen for easy use. Directions warn about bread browning and propose turpentine and ammonia for removing old paint.
Death of Lincoln engraving shown at local library
The steel engraving titled Death of Lincoln was displayed in the library reference room after being loaned by Mrs. Avigusta of New York, widow of Co. K. Rankin. The piece connects to J.P. Usher and local interest through its display in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ankle Skirts Stir Philadelphia Traffic Debate
Streetcar conductors condemn ankle length fashions as dangerous to riders and drivers. A commentator argues knee and medium skirts reduce accident risk, praising sensible dress while lamenting modern styles that invite hazard and chaos on crowded city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Indy
Chicago Art and Industry Group Aims for $100000 School
An association of Arts and Industries plans a $100000 fund to establish a Chicago school of industrial arts. At a meeting at the Art Institute of Chicago William Wilkins urged rapid support, noting U S weaving pottery metal and glass crafts need stronger domestic training to rival Europe. The event featured Frank Camiano an Italian pottery thrower and shoe shiner who spoke of his dual jobs and the slow path of pottery throwing in America.
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Chicago
Association of Arts and Industries
United States
Europe
Indus
Art Esstitute of
William Wilskine
Lewis Institute
Frank
Camiano
Italy
Kentucky
Wilkins
Damiano
Viling
Wilkins Urpes
Music Clubs Grow Across Nation in December Report
The National Federation of Music Clubs reports growth to 339 affiliated clubs this year with Texas leading at 29, Georgia 22, and North Carolina 20. Mrs. Helen Harrison, director of the federation's publicity bureau, notes music clubs pioneer constructive work and broad appreciation of good music while surveys and questionnaires assess club activities.
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Hogs
Itional Federation of Music
I. Llae
Helen‘ ‘Harrison
Federation
Jarre
Texas
Georgia
North Carolina
Mills
W. A. Fisher
Boston
Fragmentary Odds and Ends In Speech Report
An incomplete clipping notes a mention of Mrs Milla and general references to a national setting. The text is fragmentary with misspellings and lacks clear actions or dates to establish a full news item.
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Germany
J. ‘R. Burrow
Unitarian
Varsity
Piligeasine
Subscriptiona — City Drug
City Drug
Eleanor B. Whitelaw
de Soto
Kans
I. H. Johns
Route 7
L.jdunee
Loretta Shaw
F. le Hartinan
Micalle
England's
London
Curzon
L. C. Amery
Fist
The
Admiralty
Lloyd-Graeme
Wits
Board of ‘Trade
Sutherland
Air Ministry
Duchess of Devonshire
Marchlemess of
Crow
Wnew
France
Association of Industrial Arts
Toster
Shimmons Bros
Yost
Gia
Mane
His
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