President Judson Seeks Two Year College Terms Plan
The Chicago university president advocates an elementary two year college program replacing high school and granting a university diploma after two more years. Backers see reduced time to career, while critics warn of weakened curriculum and underemployment among graduates who avoid work. The debate centers on whether shorter college time serves students or undermines thorough preparation.
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Judson
Chicago University
Volum
Wealthy Chicago men seek to adopt two boys in care plan
A doctor recounts multiple affluent men volunteering to adopt boys between ages three and five, with one man preparing a house for a relative to help rear the children. He notes forty applications for boys, and a stronger demand for girls, while the plan aims to provide stable upbringing and education.
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Dr. Wynecoop
Chicago
Hard Competition In College Meet
United Press reports that top teams from Pennsylvania Cornell Michigan Harvard Columbia Yale and Dartmouth reached finals in the intercollegiate track and field meet. Harvard leads with 13 finalists while Cornell and Yale also expect strong showings and Russell Beatty of Columbia dominated the shot put.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Michigan
Harvard
Columbia
Yale
Dartmouth
Russell Beatty
Babcock
Eli
Persian cat demands entry in New Castle tale
A Cleveland Leader snippet recalls a well known New Castle man. A Persian cat owned by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Watt tries to be admitted at their door. When Mrs. Watt misses the summons the cat goes to Mr. Watt, demanding entry with a belligerent tail and a silent plea.
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Cleveland Leader
New Castle
A. J. Watt
E. 70Th Street
Mr. Watt
Watts
Mrs. Watt
Hints and Dints A Happy Crew
A collection of light quips and observations from various editors noting political puns social trends and humorous remarks about taxes veterans holidays and everyday life. The items touch on Taft Bryan Roosevelt and Memorial Day while lampooning fashions fashions laws and aging in a playful editorial tone.
Sunday Near 10 Collapses During Beaver Falls Revival
Beaver Falls Pa June 1 Seven hundred thirty three attend the Sun day revival in the tabernacle as the two week campaign nears its end with about $4 000 still needed to meet current expenses Evangelist Sunday collapses after exhausting sessions and asks for a hymn Then 122 attendees come forward for altar calls One o’clock Sunday features men only and women only services led by Mrs Sunday Grace Saxe and Frances Miller in local churches
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Beaver Falls
Big Tabernacle
Evangelist
H. A. Rodeheaver
Rody
Youngstown
New Brighton
Beaver
Tabernacle
Mr. Sunday
Evangelist Sunday
William A. Sunday
First Methodist Episcopal Church
This Place
First Presbyterian Church
Grace Saxe
First Methodist Protestant Church
Rochester
Frances Miller
Humorous Snippets on Money, Manners and Miscellany
A collage of observations cites John D. Rockefeller’s immense income and the difficulties of managing vast wealth. It notes a German carp tagged 1879, a Baltimore doctor’s water claim, and quips about free speech, politeness, and annoyance. The piece wryly contrasts wants and losses in modern life.
June 1–2 Astrological Forecast for If Readers
The text warns against designing persons and lending without merit while cautioning against speculation. It notes June 1 births will be generous but quarrelsome, needing parental kindness and outdoor exercise. June 2 urges calm in discussions, warns of anger harming fortune, and that those born today lack self control unless they train to overcome anger or grief.
Wernersville Seeks AG Help for Maintenance Bill
Wernersville appeals to Pennsylvania attorney general for aid to collect 156 dollars for four New Castle men said to be in the state asylum for maintenance. Poor Director Druschel says New Castle lacks proof the men are presently in the institution or even belong to the district, noting two were sent there 19 years ago in poor health.
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Pennsylvania
Wernersville
New Castle
Druschel
Ellwood City Alumni Banquet Proves Enjoyable Night
Ellwood City June 1 The annual banquet by the Alumni association for Ellwood City High school graduates was held last night at the Lawrence hotel. Ten graduates attended along with forty alumni. Loring Gelbach served as toastmaster and several toasts were given. Dancing was a feature of the evening.
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Ellwood City
Alumni Association
Ellwood City High School
Lawrence Hotel
Loring Gelbach
Winter Avenue Ordinance Signed by Mayor
Mayor Tyler signed an ordinance establishing Winter avenue from North Mercer street to the west, outlining the street line but not grading. When grading begins, the city may need to address damages to Martin Laughlin's house located on the proposed street line.
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Tyler
Winter Avenue
Mercer Street
Martin Laughlin
Box Company Leases Lawrence Lumber Property in New Castle
The New Castle Box company has leased the Lawrence County Lumber property on South Mill Street and plans full operation within a few days. The lease was arranged through Clare DuShane.
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New Castle Box Company
Lawrence County Lumber Company
South Mill Street
Clare DuShane
Sunday open house for 1-4 acre lots in North Pittsburgh
Gardner invites the public to view 1-4 acre lots on Sunday with grounds shown all day. Ad notes travel by Pittsburg Butler and Harmony cars every hour at 5¢ fare. North Pittsburgh Realty Co agent E J O'Brien at 22 East Washington Street. Turkey dinner served Sunday 12:30 to 1:00 at Sherman hotel.
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National Congress of Mothers
St. Louis
Lois Lindsay-Wynecoop
Chicago
Illinois Congress of Mothers
Hotel Sherman
Chicago Tribune
Dr. Wyne
University Club
Pittsburg
Butler and
Harmony
North Pgh. Realty CO
E. J. O’brien
East Washington Street
Sherman
Letters to The News Editor on the flag and unity
A reader defends the Stars and Stripes against the red flag symbol, recounting a confrontation with Mayor Harwood and Sheriff Whaley over a flag display. The letter urges civility toward veterans and emphasizes national unity under one flag. The second note adds a late item about a waiters strike at the Hotel Martinique with magicians present.
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Mr. Harwood
Bunker Hill
Mr. White
First Baptist Church
San Diego
Cal
What Did Your Shirtwaist Cost
A short vintage ad-style note argues that washing shirtwaists with common yellow soap wastes money and promotes Easy Task Laundry Soap as the better cleaning option. It touts five cent cake price and claims the soap keeps garments looking like new.
Sale on Lace Curtains and Portieres at Reduced Prices
Today one two and three pair lots of Lace Curtains go on sale with prices cut one third to one half. Nottinghams Swisses Clunys and Etamines range 50 cents to 10 dollars. clean up 25 cents to 7 50. Also ruffled Swiss and portieres in striped designs and Madras portieres with assorted colors. Couch covers in tapestry and stripes 85 cents to 4 50.
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Portieres
Madras Portieres
Electric Cleaner at a Special Price
A versatile Electric Cleaner works on vacuum or suction with a special price of 18.50, though the manufacturer aims for 20.00. It is highly satisfactory and compact for home use and is guaranteed for one year.
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