Urges Study of Latin America in U.S. Schools
Dr. Claxton, Commissioner of Education, urges high schools and colleges to teach Spanish and to deepen United States contact with Latin American nations. He cites population, trade, and cultural links and argues for curriculum changes emphasizing geography, literature, and history of the Western Hemisphere. The plea notes rapid educational and economic development in Latin America and the region’s potential as a partner in trade and resources.
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Claxton
Merias
United States
Clixton
Tudel
Moreso
Chaines
Fle Penaple
UMP
Latin-America
Plan to Reach Women With Home Economy Courses
The Kansas State Agricultural College proposes taking domestic science education directly to rural women through home economics schools. Over four years these courses expanded beyond spring demonstrations to spread nationwide during winter months. The first session will be held in Ploge in December. Women receive instruction from college specialists, funded by federal appropriations. inquiries go to Miss Frances J. Brown.
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Kansas’ State Aericuatural College
Halle i i. Aericulture
Frances J. Brown
Mhmiata
Partien- Tsirs
Laptad Stock Sale Attracts Strong Local Attendance
Mr Laptad reports a large crowd for the stock sale with many items sold well. Local buyers participated alongside visitors, and the dealer notes the stock sold at good prices while expressing satisfaction with overall results.
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Laptad
Aini the
Stoek
Eckman's Alterative Promoted for Tuberculosis Recovery
An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as effective for tuberculosis with fresh air and diet, claiming it halts night sweats, fever, and accelerates recovery. The medicine, claimed narcotic free, is sold by druggists with prices of 1 and 2 dollars per bottle and a Philadelphia lab booklet on recoveries.
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H¢kman
Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
The Case of L L Cantelou Cantelou Texas
A notice recalls a claim of Cantelou comparing her wife’s months long bowel ailment to other cases. After trying various medicines and a doctor’s visit, she reports curing with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after using a second bottle. Sold by all dealers.
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L. L. Cantelou
Jy. Ti
Chamberlain
Alsatian Loyal to German Empire Amid War Claims
Fragmentary Alsatian patriotism discussion notes Alsatians and surrounding groups amid World War I hostilities. Swiss observer and Cologne Gazette pieces reference French bombardment angering locals, German troop actions, and varying loyalties. Volunteers praised for courage. comments mix hostility and resilience amid shifting occupier dynamics. Includes unrelated notices about Kodak supplies and local sales.
Coleman Re-Elected Baptist President At Ottawa Meeting
At the Kansas Baptist convention in Ottawa on October 15 1914 with 400 delegates WiC Coleman of Wichita was re elected president Other officers chosen included Robert F as Topeka C C West Emporia EK EB Trowbridge Swtchingen A J Phelps Dover L F Holt Ottawa OWayland Campbell Topeka Ward arsons and J M Gurley Topeka plus a half million endowment drive for Ottawa University announced to begin at June 1915 The State Baptist Ministerial Association elected A D P Blackledge Garnett as president of division and T N Clark Kansas City resigned as Southwest district secretary with G W Cassidy Wichita named as successor The convention will adjourn today.
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Ottawa
Nam
Kansas Baptist Convention
Wic. Coleman
Wichita
Robert Fas
Topeka
Emporia
Sidente
EK. EB. Trowbridge
Sntchingen
A. J. Phelps
Dover
L. Fl. Holt
Owayland Campbell
Alliet
J. M. Gurley
Ottawa University
State Baptist
G. W. Cassidy
Wiehits
Kewpie Club entertains with Miss Lucy Beydé hosting
The Kewpie Club enjoyed an evening of fancy work and a five course onion meal. Miss Eunice Beal is to attend a synodical convention with Mrs E B Lyter and Mrs Calra Ewald. Wedding announced for Miss Migshima Stelaptine and Mr Lewis A Bowman of Lake View on October 14 at the Lutheran Parsonage by Rev Staniffer. Ada Elizabeth born October 13 to Mr and Mrs Seth Bell of 1209 Pennsylvania Street. Students Co Op Club hosts informal gathering at 1504 Massachusetts Street.
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Lucy Beydé
Eunice Beal
EB. Een
Lyter
Calra’ Ewald
Laitheran
Migshima Stelaptine
Lewis A. Bowman
Lake View
Lautheran Parsarage
Staniffer
I Iyonne
Peple
Seth Bell
Pennnsylvania Sirest
Ada Elizabeth
Massachusetts Street
Ostend Citizens Fleeting as German Forces Close In
Ostend residents flee toward Britain as German troops advance from Antwerp. Main army and police desert the town. Hospitals emptied and thousands of wounded evacuated. Docks crowded with terrified crowds as bombs and shells threaten the harbor. Civil guards struggle to maintain order amid chaos.
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Ostend
Mndun
Antiverp
Albert
jAs
Britany
Lirhor
Salts for Kidney Health Boosted in Aged Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts drinking a lemon latticed salt solution to flush and activate kidneys. It claims relief from bladder issues, headaches, and nervousness, urging regular use with breakfast. It emphasizes harmlessness and long use for generations.
Gets-It Corn Cure Claims Quick Pain Free Relief
An ad-promises GETS-IT as the first corn cure that acts in two seconds. Two drops on the corn, with a glass Tod bottle, supposedly shrink and vanish the corn or bunion without pain. Sold by druggists or sent by B. Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
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Tod
B. _ Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Richmond conference on national promotion of industrial education
The 1914 conference of the National Promotion of Industrial Education will be hosted in Richmond Virginia by the Rich mond Business Men's Club with formal dinner at 6 p.m. Friday. Invitations issued to participate, with tickets and program copies obtainable by December 1 from W. T. Bawden, U S Bureau of Education, Washington, who chairs arrangements.
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Richmond
Chile
Alabaster Balm The Perfect Liquid Powder
Beauty product notice from Beges Manufacturing Company offering Alabaster Balm The Perfect Liquid Powder. Advertises skin beautifying and protective qualities and mentions price 5 cents postpaid with order by mail from 1650 Ogden Ave Chicago.
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Beges Manufacturing’Co
Ogden Ave
Chicago
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for Croup Relief
An ad touts Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for croup and hoarse coughs. It claims the medicine clears air passages and eases breathing, with customers recommending it and a local store selling it.
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CROUP
Foley
Foley 'S
Ove Barber’ & Son
Sethi Antracite Briquets Featured by Griffi Coal Co
The Griffi Coal Co promotes Sethi Anthracite briquets as ideal fuel for taxis and other vehicles in 1964 advertising copy.
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Griffin Coal Co
Tdeal
Sethi
Griffi& Coal
President's Marine Band Impresses Inaugural Parade
The Marine Band’s full uniformed marchers captivated crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue. Led by Lieutenant William H. L. Sahtalranrt, the ensemble displayed exact step and striking scarlet coats, while a seated ensemble offered a dramatic stage presence. A German official praised the band as surpassing many European military bands. The band will perform at Robinson Auditorium on October 22 for a matinee.
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United States ‘Marine Band
Pennslvania Avenue
Marine Corps
Dri
Auta Phernalia
Oreun
William HL. Saht‘alranrilt
Lon
Washington
Marine Band
White House
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Latin’ America
Wiedemann's
Cologne
Anhite
Gerian
Nestern
Agar
Sandgau
Ilogne Gazette
Mscian
Gerinsu
Towa
Difes
Ernst Tetreal
Bath
Squires Stadia
Evikgen ’S
Old Aass
Coleman
Baptist
State Baptist Convention
Britain
Sruard
Resino
Conéedy Rat Ith
Indust
President's Marine Band
Hedding
Spot Cash Groc
Runkel
Hershey's
Walter -Baker
Newport
THE
Bowersock
Peck
Levin
Ruth St. Denis
Perlmutter
iBoston
Wilder S.metcalf
Perkins Building
University OF Kansas
United States Marine
Madan Johanna Gadzki
Albert Spaulding
Mise Myrtle Elgyn
Zoellner String Quartet
Russian’ Symphony Orchestra
Woodward’s
Gadzki
Robinson Gymnasium
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