Missouri's oldest teacher uses newspapers in history
Springfield Missouri June 19 Missouri's oldest teacher Prof W H Lynch 62 years in teaching uses newspapers as classroom texts He began the method fifteen years ago calling it a way to judge news value He notes today students show moral stamina similar to 1860s with modern vocational training He recalls a time without women teachers and favors male teachers in boys schools after the war Effie’s church tale shows fashion curiosity and sermon wit
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Springfield
Missouri
W. H. Lynch
Southwest Teachers’ College
Lynch
Effie
Effie Jones Flamboyant Style Maker Draws Dalton Notice
Effie Jones arrived from Calcutta to Dalton and stunned the Baptist church crowd by wearing a striking gray knickerbocker suit with silk stockings. She entered the front door, paraded before the pulpit, and caused a buzz among local social leaders with her bold, unusual fashion display.
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International News Service
Dalton
Effie Jones
Florian
Calcutta
Effie
Baptist Church
Mercer Chronicle items span marriage licenses to school millage
The Mercer recorder lists marriages of Samuel Epstein and Bess Rosenblum in Sheffield and Sharon. James Thompson and Nancy Strame in Lackawanna Township. Herman Hauck and Clara Spiegel in Greenville. It notes 28 of 48 Mercer tax duplicates completed, millage plans, and a North Diamond street warehouse project. Mercer schools face crowding with 193 high school and 359 grade enrollments, projected rises to 237 high school. district plans include grade division. Contractor Narlee and Jamison near concrete curbing on North Pitt street. District Attorney Rickard aims to finish June Grand Jury work in two days with witnesses subpoenaed. The Mercer farmers picnic is set for August 12 at the fairgrounds. the 121st Regiment reunion is July 12 in Franklin with 34 survivors. Squire Borland invites veterans. Fredonia forms a Chamber of Commerce. East End Fire Department hosts an ice cream festival July 20 to reduce hose cart debt. Sandy Lake schools raise millage from 16 to 20 mills.
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Samuel Epstein
Sheffield
Bess Rosenblum
Sharon
James Thompson
Nancy Strame
Lackawanna Township
Herman Hauck
Clara Spiegel
Greenville
Mercer County
County Commissioners’ Office
County Commissioners
Montgomery and Sons
North Diamond Street
Mercer
Board of Education
Narlee and
Jamison
Pitt Street
L. R. Rickard
Mercer’ Fair
121St Regiment
Penna
Franklin
Maine
California
Squire S. T. Borland
Fredonia
Veterans’ Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Edwards
M. FE. Church
East End
Grove City advances road work and campus milestones
Garvey Wyenberg Co began pouring concrete on the Grove City Millbrook road with Six miles in progress and 16 foot width. The Adelphikos banquet at the Odd Fellows Temple hosted 40 couples with remarks by Prof. R G Walters and alumni John Burton. Grove City College’s ornamental gateway on Broad Street was completed and Pi Kappa Delta Society reports 25 members. The Grove City Boy Scouts grow to 135 with strong festival contributions. A Country Club luncheon hosted 125 ladies, the largest social event to date.
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Garvey- Wyenberg Co
Adelphikos
Odd Fellows Temple
The
Presbyterian Church
R. G. Walters
College Department of Commerce
Robert Sisley
John Burton
Alberquerque
N. M
Burton
Grove City College
Broad Street
Pi Kappa Delta Society
Franco American Coffee Proves Popular Across Grocers
Across many outlets shoppers flock to Franco American Coffee praised for aroma and value. Retailers report steady demand and steady shelves as customers seek consistent quality in home brews.
Fourteen in Four Rooms Case Prompts Health Board Action
In Mount Vernon New York a family of fourteen plus another family of five occupy a four room shack after their homes burned. The board of health condemns the dwelling as dangerous and orders relocation within ten days or face prosecution. The two families share two stories with sleeping spaces in one room each while using the rest for dining kitchen and living areas.
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International News Service
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Michael Corrigi
Albanesi
Board of Health
Corrigis
Albanesis
No. 214
Thirteenth Avenue
Funeral Services Held for Mrs John Y Rupp
The funeral for the late Mrs. John Y. Rupp was conducted at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by her pastor Rev Robinson of the church where she was a member.
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Thompson
Presbyterian Church of
Delmar Failer
Lloyd Failer
East Palestine
M. H. Eckert
Jacob Vail
Youngstown
Evergreen Cemetery
New Bedford
Will Bell
Paul Marshal
Sharon
H. B. Miller
New Castle
George Henley
Margaret Henley
Miller Henley
Edenburg
C. A. Stewart
Mary Miller
Bessemer
Nina Eckert
J. K. Wolf
Morgan Foust
George Kk. Kneizle
Guy Sweisher
Petersburg
Grace Oldfield
Claie Miller
Emery Cook
Alliance
Presbyterian Church
Phillis Farm
Town
A. Z. Sweesy
Rodgers
Whiting
Hotel Pulaski
Karl
Randal
Paul Carlston
Helen Rodgers
L. L. Rodgers
Harry Torrence
Sharpsville
Meade Clark
Elizabeth Porter
John Y. Rupp
Thrips on Roses May Be Controlled by Tobacco Sprays
Garden note suggests using tobacco extracts to control thrips on rose bushes. The tip recommends spraying to reduce damage and protect blooms.
Wyoming Housewives Suffer From Strike
Cheyenne residents feel the coal strike pinch as local supplies vanish and dealers warn about future shipments. Households report slow dull fires and rising ash while fathers fear meal options grow scarce. The piece references Solomon's Temple costing $5,000,000,000 at current prices.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
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