The Public School and the Demand of the Times
In this essay by WM McIntosh the evolution of the public school system is traced from its elite origins to a broader mandate for all children. The piece argues that life changes and industrial needs demand vocational training and broader curricula, while acknowledging limits of schools and teachers to replace home instruction and real work experiences.
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WM. McIntosh
Massachusetts
America
Horace Mann
Baldwins
Washington
New York
California
San Francisco
New York City
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
Pasing
Healy
Grow Less Alfalfa Feed Hay to Stock at Prosser Meet
Director E. C. Johnson of the Washington Experiment Station urged cutbacks in alfalfa and more hay feeding to livestock to preserve soil fertility. The Prosser Irrigation Branch Station will run feeding and pasture tests, including 1600 lambs divided into groups to compare alfalfa cuttings, silage, and concentrates, with beef and dairy cattle trials continuing.
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E. C. Johnson
Washington
Regents Authorize Purchase of Fine Guernsey Stock
The Regents approved purchasing registered Guernsey heifers to found a high class herd at Washington State College. They also completed buying the Holstein bull Legis Pontiac de Kol II for the Western Washington Experiment Station and reported on cattle and sheep shown in the coast district. Chinook Segis Pontiacke, prize Holstein, sold to farmers near Colton. Maxwell's Landseer Lad loaned to Dayton farmers for two years to improve local herds.
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Agricultural College of
State of Washington
Legis Pontiac de Kol II
Western Washington Experiment Station
Coast District
Animal Husbandry Department
Colton
Maxwell
Landseer
College Jersey
Dayton
Economic trends show hopeful but uneven industrial recovery
During the past month conditions improved in several basic industries, offset by textile sector labor issues and weak forward orders. Iron and steel show mixed views with United States Steel Corp increasing plant activity. overall price indexes hold at 158 while trade declines in most regions except seasonal dry goods. Building volumes rise versus last year. credit demand falls. foreign exchange strengthens. Commercial failures rise from 1921 levels, with February expected higher than January.
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United States Steel Corporation
Textiles
Allied Lines
Doctor from Minnesota Offers Free Examinations in March
A Washington licensed physician visits March 27-28 in major towns offering free consultations with treatment costs only if chosen. He claims to avoid surgery for chronic conditions and lists successes across stomach, liver, skin, nerves, kidney, heart, and other ailments. Address 886 Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota.
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State of
Washington
Boston Block
Minneapolis
Minn
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Herman Howe
Leavenworth
L. J. Nelson
Nelson & Howe Law Offices
Elliott Building
J. T. Lindley
J. W. Elliott
James Whitcomb Riley
Coleen Moore
H. S
Rexall
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Leavenworth’s Leading Pharmacy
Bert Williams
Leavenworth, Wn
G. W. Hoxley
A. Lessing
M. D. Mgr. Community Hospital
Hospital
C. A. Laws
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Connection Town & Hennessey
Mers
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Burt J. Williams
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Central Building
Chelan Co
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Abe
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Nat’l Bank
H. Baer
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Earle D. Sawyer
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