English Dominant Education Shapes Philippine Youth
A 1920s report lauds Philippine public schools for rapid expansion and English immersion. It notes enrollment near 892,000 without compulsory attendance, 6,500 schools, 17,000 Filipino teachers, and English as official language. The University of the Philippines and Santo Tomas lead higher education while trade and agricultural schools contribute to a proud system nurtured by Americans and Filipinos alike.
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Philippines
Dewey
Manila Bay
University of the Philippines
Santo Tomas University of Manila
Harvard
Islands
United States
Misrepresentations of Filipinos in U S Culture Cited
A commentary notes that American Sunday supplements unfairly portray Filipino hill tribes as typical Filipinos while praising the Christian majority's 9.5 million adherents and a 70 percent literacy rate. It argues the Philippines values civilization and education, with lighter remarks on cosmetic trends and youth.
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United States
Philippines
High School Play The Dust of the Earth at L O F Hall
Wabash Township notes list the high school play The Dust of the Earth to be presented in L O F Hall on April 12 and 13. Community notices report several visits, illness recoveries, and a funeral. Mrs Matilda Andrew, a long time resident born in Orange County, died after a lengthy illness at age 75. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with Rev. Freed officiating.
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L.O. O. F. Hall
Matilda Andrew
Andrew
Orange County
Samuel Andrew
Elmer
Aaron
B Otine
Mary Trout
Elizabeth Blacketer
Minda Clver
Alice Mitchell
Freed
Obituary: Russell Bowsher 83 Dies After Illness
Russell Bowsher died Wednesday morning at 83. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, one sister and many friends. Funeral services were at the home with interment in Harvey cemetery. Gordon Tinder and Miss Fern Kiger visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lon Tinder.
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Jane Harvey
Oscar Nor
Russell Bowsher
Harvey Cemetery
Gordon Tinder
Fern Kiger
Cayuga
Parets
Lon
Roebuck and Miller Tie Wedding Near Newport
George W. Roebuck of illsdale a widower with five children and Ada Miller with two children divorced from Tom Miller were married Monday evening in Newport by Justice John P Bever at his office The knot was tied near 3 oclock The groom is a son in law of Emma Burkett famed for forging Teddy Roosevelt's name to a 369000 note in Hoosier State
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George W. Roebuck
Illsdale
Ada Miller
Tom Miller
Tom Jones
Here
Newport
John P. Bever
Emma Burkett
Teddy Roosevelt
Hoosier
Notice to Trespass Read by Local Landowners
The undersigned farmers land owners and tenants warn that anyone caught trespassing hunting or trapping on their lands will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Names include Grant Knight Wm Dean John Weaver Harry Wolfe H B VanSickle Ira E Frazier A G Heber John H Myers Emery Math as George Featherston Lake Nichols H L Davis.
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Grant Knight
Wm. Dean
John Weaver
Harry Wolfe
Ira E. Frazier
A. G. Heber
John H. Myers
Emery Math As
George Featherston Lake Nichols H. L. Davis
Death of Mr Russell Bowsher Prompts Local Attendance
South Liberty notes visitors over the weekend including Miss Alice Hoyt and Miss Fanniel Ephlin. Families such as Beulah Norman and Mrs Mabel Grimes host relatives while Rose Wann joins Aid Society in Lodi. Nearby residents Ward Pete Dan Bowsher Mrs Jack Linebarger and Mrs Jane Motherhead visit for the death of Russell Bowsher. Mrs Hannah Pickard remains ill as the community records four more reactions.
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Beulah Norman
Mabel Grimes
Rose Wann
Lodi
Ward
Pete
Dan Bowsher
Terre Haute
Jack Linebarger
Paris
Ill
Jane Motherhead
Rockville
Russell Bowsher
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Junius B. Wood
Chicago Daily News
House of Representatives
America
Europe
Spain
Spencer
Spencer-Grover
Wabash Township
Ade Coleman
Clinton
Mrs
Frank Jacks
Ellis Pence
Carl Akers
A. S. Russell and Son
Armiesburg
Mildred Hixon
Mecca
Miss Hixon
Verre Haute
Frank Ralston
John McCade
Edward Clinard
Lawrenceville
Hill
Pblic
Enise
Ingsracrece
van Sickle
West Union
South Liberty
Alice Hoyt
Robert Hoyt
Miss Fanniel Ephlin
Hannah Pickard
Montezuma Enterprise
Montezuma, Ind
Ohio Farmer
R.F. Dz
Terre Haute Daily Star
Montezuma Enterprises
Busy Bee
James Gilmore
Montezuma
Ind
F.B. Maghlett
Res
Phfman & Son’s Garage
U. 5
Army Goods Store
Main Street
Kelly
Red Jacket
Oo. D
Army O. D
U. S. Army
Army
Munson
Interstate
Ohio River
Sam Schulman
Mgr
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