Nearly Half Of Pupils Fail To Reach Second Grade
Interior Department tabulation shows about 50 percent of the more than 4 million first graders fail to reach second grade. Repeats cause high district costs and waste. officials urge parental action and a nationwide seven to eight week lead up campaign for children to be ready for school.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Bureau of Education
United States
Commissioner of Education
Stop Itching Eczema With Zemo antiseptic treatment
Advertisement claims Zemo stops itching eczema and related skin conditions quickly. It promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid and Zemo Soap as remedies with prices 35c to 1.00 for the liquid and 25c for the soap, available from druggists.
Oil City Women Die as Car Overturns Near Meadville
A car accident near Meadville Pennsylvania killed 45 year old Mrs. Thomas Griffith of Oil City and injured two companions Mrs. Charles Cozad and Mrs. A Groser. The vehicle skidded on a steep hill and turned turtle Tuesday afternoon. Two other occupants were unharmed and the injured were hospitalized.
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International News Service
Meadville
Thomas Griffith
Charles Cozad
A. Groser
Oil City
Here
Brenneman Visits Kin Across Plain Grove and Ellwood City
S E Brenneman traveled from Plain Grove to visit his father Henry Brenneman and then motored to Ellwood City to see his brother John Brenneman. The report notes the family proof of kinship and travel between towns.
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S. E. Brenneman
Plaingrove
Henry Brenneman
Ellwood City
John
American Ambassador Bancroft Dies in Tokyo After Illness
Edgar A. Bancroft, the American Ambassador to Japan, died in Tokyo after a weeks long illness. He had recently traveled to Karuizawa for rest where his condition worsened and doctors diagnosed a small duodenal ulcer.
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International News Service
Tokio
Edgar A. Bancroft
Japan
Ambassador Bancroft
Karuizawa
Barber Claims He Is Related To King James
BRUSSELS July 29 Arthur Kriegersmans a barber of this city claims he is a direct descendant of James the Second King of England who once lived in Brussels in exile. Kriegersmans whose visiting cards mention his high birth has repeatedly applied to the British government for recognition but so far without success. Meantime he goes on shaving and accepting tips.
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International
Brussels
Arthur Kriegersmans
James the Second
England
Kriegersmans
Knights of Columbus Picnic at Conneaut Lake Aug 8
Knights of Columbus from the Western Pennsylvania section unite for the annual Conneaut Lake picnic on Saturday August 8. A large St Marys Council 512 delegation from this city is expected to join the outing with full use of lake facilities and a packed program of athletics and free amusements.
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Knights of Columbus
Pennsylvania
Conneaut Lake
St. Mary's
Sale of Pearl Buttons Card Sale 10c and 19c
About 150 cards of Pearl Buttons sew through and shank styles in assorted sizes from line 20 to line 45. These buttons ordinarily sell at 15c to 29c per card. Three to a dozen on a card. A great bargain at 10c and 19c per card. Main Floor.
Dr Folts Soap Promises Quick Fat Reduction by Washing
An advertisement claims Dr Folts Soap externally reduces fat from arms legs hips and chin. Users wash nightly for five to ten minutes with lather to absorb fat reducing inches without harming skin and advises buying from drugstores or ordering from Betentifia Research Laboratories.
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Betentifia Research Laboratories
W. List St
la Folts
Baby Clinic Cancelled Tonight for Baby Show at Cascade Park
There is no Baby Clinic at the store tomorrow due to the Baby Show at Cascade Park. The next Clinic is scheduled for Thursday, August 6th.
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Cascade Park
Printed Silks Offer Style at Low Cost this Season
Bright printed silks attract attention with distinctive detailing ideal for stylish frocks. Manufacturers tout affordable elegance, noting fabrics provide a distinctive character for women seeking fashionable outfits at low prices. Price point highlighted at $2.19.
Birth announced for son in Bessemer
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott announce the birth of a son on Sunday, July 26. Miss Jean Hoffmaster visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Johnson. William Beck and sons Frederick and Randal of Elm Street were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beight of Edenburg. Mrs. White visits at her sister Mrs. P. W. Griffin on South Main Street. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Throop and family were callers in Eastbrook Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Kerr of Darl ington spent Saturday evening in town. Mrs. William Glassel and daughter ...
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Emma
Catherine
Jackie
Russell
Charles Hickey
Elm Street
Darlington
Helen Mayne
Ellwood City
P. W. Griffin
South Main Street
Mildred Edwards
New Castle
John Weil
East Poland Avenue
Florence Swanson
Mary Sepic
Slippery Rock State Normal
Francis Grey
Youngstown
Glenn Conners
Main Street
George Benson
Miss Tait
Rev
L. L. Tait
George Hake
Bernard Nord
Ruth Martin
A. C. Martin
Oak Street
Jean Hoffmaster
O. W. Johnson
William Beck
Frederick
Randal
A. P. Beight
Edenburg
White
R. R. Throop
Eastbrook
H. W. Kerr
William Glassel
Daugh
North Side
Pittsburgh
Daniel Renick
East Copper Street
Margaret Winner
John O'Neil
Verona
Wiliam Raysor
Ada Fausold
Perrysville Avenue
Mary
United States Steel Directors Declare Extra Dividend
United States Steel Corporation reports 1925 Q2 earnings of 3.06 a share on common stock, up from 2.93 in Q1, and its board approves a 50 cent extra dividend in addition to the regular 1.25 quarterly dividend. Mme Olga Novikoff, famed London figure, dies at 77 with ties to Victorian era politics and literature.
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Mme
Olga Novikoff
London
England
Russia
Local Social Notes from Slippery Rock Area
Slippery Rock residents share visits and trips with relatives across Ohio Valley towns. Mrs Mildred Moore of Cleveland arrives for weeks of vacation with Prof I N Moore and family in Normal avenue. Various Pittsburgh and Greenville visitors, dinners, and hospital news appear among neighbors and friends.
Heard in a Butcher Shop Step lively now and get these orders out
A humorous exchange in a butcher shop features commands to break bones and weigh organs as the workers joke about processing human parts. The piece ends with a stray reflection on moths enduring harsh seasons.
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Sid Wise
Tom Shellabree
Puting
Zemo
New Castle Electric Co
Joe Rodenbaugh
South Mill Street
Washington Street
WAD
N. J. Wadlinger
North Croton Avenue
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars
Graham Brothers Trucks
Foster
Jefferson Street
Meadville, Pa
Riously
Weeks
Barber
King James
NEW Castle Dry Goods CO
K. of C
Conneaut
New York
Ebeling’s
East
Washington St
NEW Castle Drug Corp
Corner Mill
North Streets
Dewberry
Lake Erie Station
Toilet Goods
Austinol
Mary Garden
Silk Department
Prince of Wales
William Rabinowitz
No. 2
Brooklyn
William
Long Island College Hospital
Prince
Bessemer
Mrs
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Steel
Mildred Moore
Cleveland
I. N. Moore
Normal Avenue
Frank McMullen
J. L. Lynn
Greenville
Frank Castor
William Dickson
Gobblers Knob
L. L. McCullough
Franklin Street
Chicora
Samuel McCulough
William Raysor
Wilkinsburg
Allison Park
Winifred Anderson
Unity
Agnes MacDonald
Findley Smith
Armstrong
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