NYC Board limits presents to teachers to curb favoritism
New York City Board of Education bans gifts to teachers by students unless sent anonymously to teachers' homes. Critics say it curbs favoritism toward children of wealthy parents, addressing concerns of partiality in public schools.
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Board of Education of
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Macedonian earns Yale master of arts degree
Constantine Demeter Stephanove, a native of Macedonia, has earned a master of arts from Yale after seven years of study. He supported himself mainly by working as a trolley car conductor in New Haven. He arrived in the U S working on a farm and learning English before attending preparatory school and Yale, and plans to study in Germany next fall.
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Constantine Demeter Stephanove
Macedonia
Yale
Himeself
New Haven
Germany
Philanthropic Works by Mrs Murray Benefits Horses
During a New York heat wave Mrs Evelyn W Murray a wealthy woman aids suffering horses by giving truck drivers a quarter to buy soda water guiding rest for the animals. The note adds moral reflections and a testimonial about Piso s Cure for Consumption from Mrs THOS Robins of Maple Street Norwich Deb 17 1000. The piece ends with a quip about praising a woman's cake only if you will eat every silica on the plate.
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New York
Evelyn W. Murray
Hal's Catarrh Cure and Household Remedies Ad
A fragmented advert lists Hal's Catarrh Cure with price notes, Red Cross Ball Blue laundry image, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup claim, Defiance Starch 16 oz package for 10 cents, and global rail transport figures.
Veteran of Seminole War Resides in Wallingford Home
In Wallingford Connecticut a Sem inole war veteran named Charles Benedict, an old Magan, is listed among Uncle Sam's pensioners. Two other survivors, Samuel Hart of Rockport Massachusetts and Semusi D. Calkins of Norwich, are also on the pension rolls.
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Wallingford
Conn
Charles Benedict
Sam
Samuel Hart
Rockbert
Mass
Semusi D. Calkins
Norwich
Why the King Dropped Albert
The article explores theories about King Edward's name change from Albert to Edward VII. It notes he never liked Albert and signed as Albert Haward due to his mother's wishes, repeatedly asking to sign Haward. After Victoria’s death he told Lord Salisbury he wished to be known as Edward VII, believing Albert would not suit the nation.
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Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement Claim
Foot care ad touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as the cure for swollen smarting burning sweating feet corns bunions and similar foot troubles. It urges customers to shake the powder into shoes and notes samples are free, with delivery by mail to Olmsted LeRoy N Y.
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Olmsted
LeRoy
Allan
le Roy
N.Y
Proclamation Opening Oklahoma Land Openings for Settlement
The President proclaims opening the Wichita Comanche and Apache ceded lands in Oklahoma to settlement on August 6 1901 with registration July 10 1901 to July 28 1901. It details land exclusions town sites and grazing areas and outlines registration drawings for homestead entries and neutral strip preferences. It sets procedures for filings drawings notices and protections for Indian lands and fences.
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Washington
Mies
William McKinley
John Hay
Thoughts for Every Day Consolations and Warnings
A collection of aphoristic lines attributed to Rousseau Mme Necker Ariel and Voltaire. The passages offer guidance on sorrow fortune and discipline urging perseverance and avoidance of idleness while urging practical virtue in daily life.
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Rousseau
Mme, Necker
Ariel
Voltaire
Wise or Otherwise. A man without a conscience has no principle
The text argues that philosophy fails to justify much of what people think and that honesty carries a high premium, making it costly as a policy. It notes pride and folly drive unnecessary expenses, and that folly can mask happiness in unhappiness. It also asserts that true business qualification is attending to one’s own affairs.
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Newaery & Boni ¢Ee House
London
Solo Propa
Boston
Wee
Popular Peonies and Wisteria Enhancing Gardens
The article highlights peonies in rose, crimson, and purple, noting their large satiny petals and ease of growing in good soil. It also praises Ethio tian lily’s gold blooms, a rare Rhodesian pink variety, and urges planting Wisteria sinensis for its lavender racemes and vigorous growth. Ivy leaf geraniums are praised for balconies, window boxes, and hanging baskets, with dense foliage and long-lasting summer flowers.
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Rhodesia
The Price of Chocolate Adulteration Explored
In South America high quality chocolate sells for about 1 per pound while pricing in Italy France England and the United States is lower. American chocolate often costs about a third of production prices due to adulteration. Cocoa beans from Venezuela supply fine beans though Central and South America export large amounts. Beans are ground and mixed with sugar arrow root and flavor to form chocolate.
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Italy
France
England
United States
America
Venezuela
Central
New York Press
Maurice Barrymore Wit Stirring Among Friends
The New York Times notes Maurice Barrymore remains the witty center of attention among friends of the recently demented actor. A 50-cent piece disappears after a prank, prompting a quip that the money went to the devil, with Barrymore’s sharp humor shining through the exchange.
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Maurice Barrymore
Barrymore
New York Times
Shah's 420000 Automohila sent to Teheran for shah
An ornate open carriage built in France for the shah arrives in Teheran priced at 20000 dollars. It seats five with luxury fittings including pearly gray satin, silver gilt frames, and lion and sun Persia decorations.
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Automohila
Vin Ligge
France
Teheran
Landan
Persia
Angered Soldier Slams Canteen Ban Rumor of Benzo Drink Declares Wreckage
Frank Dellinger, a Philippine veteran in Springfield Mass, writes to his father denouncing temperance advocates for closing the canteen. He warns soldiers turned to the Filipina drink beno which allegedly harms health and sanity. He touts DEFLANCH STARCIS as a 16 oz remedy, warns of red wine reflections, and mentions other 14 cent staren products.
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Springfield
Mass
Frank Dellinger
Philippines
Vila Filipina
Deilinger
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