Dawes Kin Helped Poor Students At Marietta College
Dr. Thomas Griffiths of Chicago credits the Dawes family lineage, especially Brig. Gen. Dawes grandfather Beman Gates and mother Mrs Mary Dawes, with funding and nurturing poor students at Marietta College. The piece links these acts to Charles Dawes's later vice presidential nomination and Coolidge era ambitions.
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Marietta College
Charles Gates Dawes
Thomas Griffiths
Chicago
Sr. Griffiths
Mary H. Isaacs
Highland Avenue
Marietta
Pennsylvania
Muskingum
Ohio
Dawes
Boman Gates
Beman Gates
Mary Dawes
Decided To Sell Baby Upon Mother's Advice
Oakland report says Jackie Thompson a 16 month old boy is to be sold to the highest bidder. His mother Mrs June Thompson 20 milliner seeks money to meet poverty and plans to go to Los Angeles for divorce. Grandmother counseled sale to cover birth troubles.
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International News Service
Oakland
Cal
Jackie Thompson
June Thompson
Immigrant Settlement Shifts In Dollar Value Debate
The article notes a shift in the class of immigrants settling in the country, contrasted with a current tendency to settle for 20 cents on the dollar. It discusses economic and social implications of this change and references ongoing debates about immigrant value and contribution.
Zemo promotes rapid eczema relief with antiseptic lotion
Stop itching eczema quickly with Zemo available from druggists. Extra large bottle priced at $1.00. Healing begins on application and soon clears eczema tetter pimples rash blackheads and similar skin troubles. Zemo soap 25c and Zemo ointment 50c support skin health.
Disabled Fighters- Meeting Will Pay Tribute To Dead
Disabled American Veterans hold the fourth annual convention in Salt Lake City at the Mormon Temple. Opening sessions include messages from President Coolidge and General Pershing, a silent tribute with wreaths for unknown soldiers, and a radio broadcast of Taps and The Star Spangled Banner to veterans in hospitals. General Hines will speak on veterans policy, with National Commander McFarland reporting on membership gains as the convention runs through Friday.
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International News Service
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Temple
Coolidge
General Pershing
Arlington
London
Paris
Brussels
Rome
Mme Ernesine Schumann-Heink
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
James A. McFarland
Dalton
State Issues Manual To Aid Rural One Teacher Schools
The Department of Public Instruction issued a handbook of organization and course of study for one teacher elementary schools. It aims to provide rural pupils with good instruction and a homey school atmosphere as a basis for county superintendents and local authorities to build courses.
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Department of Public Instruction
Guaranteed Remedy for Piles Ad
A testimonial advertises San Cura Ointment from Clutton Drug Co. for 30c with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Rev W F Gilbert of Titusville Pa cites relief from bleeding and itching piles after using San Cura Ointment and notes its purported healing effects on skin issues and general Germ banishing use.
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Clutton Drug Co
W. F. Gilbert
Titusville
School Law and Course of Study Outline
The manual sets the main facts of school law for pupils and teachers and suggests organizing a graded school. It emphasizes reading spelling writing arithmetic history geography health drawing reading music and group singing as core instruction. It highlights civic duties and practical living within a Pennsylvania context.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Driver Fails To Stop After Striking Couple
Walter A. Groger of Reno and his wife were seriously injured when struck by a car on the Franklin Oil City river road as they walked home. The vehicle fled, leaving a mud-covered license plate as evidence. State motor police are seeking the driver. Groger’s recovery is doubtful.
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Franklin
Reno
Walter A. Groger
Franklin Oil City River
Groger
More Exports Less Imports Feature 1924
The fiscal year 1924 ends this month with increased exports and decreased imports. Manufacturing goods rise while foodstuffs especially grains fall. The excess of exports over imports is expected near 700 million dollars, up from 176 million in 1923, based on ten months through April.
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International News Service
New York
National City Bank of New York
Father Of Princeton Woman Is Dead
Nelson Keefer aged 78 a Civil War veteran and retired carpenter died at his Harmony home after an extended illness He was among nine schoolboys from Middle Lancaster who enlisted the same day for Civil War service and all proved brave He leaves a widow five sons seven daughters and a sister in Princeton Pa
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Butler
Nelson Keefer
Harmony
Old
Middle Lancaster School
Lancaster Township
Keefer
Pennsylvania
Wilson Post G. A. R
Zelienople
Grace Reformed Church
Adaline Herling Keefer
Elizabeth Keefer
Princeton, Pa
Farm Help Needed Across Western Canada
Reports from agricultural superintendents of the Soldier Settlement Board show rising demand for farm labor in Manitoba and throughout the prairie provinces. Wages are up to 40 to 60 dollars a month with board as farmers compete for workers. Crop conditions are encouraging with a general sense of optimism in agricultural circles.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Provincial Employment Department
Soldier Settlement Board
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Lemon Skin Whitener Promised For Clear Complexion
Dated beauty ad promotes mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to create a quarter pint lotion for whitening and softening the skin. It claims no irritation and notes stage stars use it for a rosy white complexion, freckles, sunburn, and tan bleaching.
Three Are Drowned While In Bathing
Three swimmers were drowned in local rivers yesterday afternoon. The bodies recovered include Christopher Ward 28 of 206 Second avenue Homestead Frederick Renner 14 of 5909 McClure avenue Swissvale and Joseph Gore 19 of 6444 Penn avenue The Post life guards rescued five persons at Oakmont and Sewickley.
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Pittsburgh
Christopher Ward
Second Avenue
Homestead
Frederick Renner
McClure Avenue
Swissvale
Joseph Gore
Penn Avenue
Post
Oakmont
Sewickley
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Butler County Crash
Harold D. McKee age 20 of Butler died in Butler County General Hospital from injuries after his motorcycle skidded on the Pittsburgh road two miles from Butler and he was struck by a following car driven by Fred Sherman. McKee worked as a machinist in Butler.
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Butler
Harold D. McKee
Butler County General Hospital
Pittsburgh
McKee
Fred Sherman
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Charles Dawes
Calvin Coolidge
State of
Department of Banking Regulation
Jacob F. Perelman
Wallace Bldg
Sample’s
Mercer Street
Robert’s Millinery & Beauty Shoppe
North Mill Street
Allied Nations
New Castle
Grand Rapids
Haney Furniture Co
Alfred H. Watters
Bartram Avenue
Washington St
Rieck
Princeton
Little Boy Blue
Blue-jay
Kennedy
East Washington Street
Keystone Furniture CO
East
Washington Street
Archard
Silverman
Black
Beauty
PR Eral
Cae
Masons
ODD Fellows
The
Fraternal Summer Homes Association
a_ fraternal Summer colony
Paradox Lake
Essex Co
N. Y
the Adirondacks
Paradox, N.Y
South Mill Street
R. T. Withers Sons Co
Shenango Street
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