Literacy and Education Gaps Highlight U S Shortfalls
A historical critique notes U S literacy at about six percent illiteracy among those over ten, ranking behind several European nations. It cites census data, national income figures, and contrasts white literacy with that of blacks Mexicans Indians immigrants and mountaineers.
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Ellitfratf
United States
Hiersey
France
England
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Switzerland
Anc Comerk
The Dentist's View on Tooth Decay and Diet
The narrator recalls a dentist explaining decay stems from careless eating and poor dental care. Acknowledging nerves and pain, the piece hints at more discussion to come, attributed to S. A. Lufburrow.
Virtuous Woman Thought Inspires Sermon Theme
A devotional excerpt cites Proverbs 31 10 on the value of a virtuous woman and quotes Cicero-like sentiment on virtue being proven by practice. The piece blends biblical reference with classical wisdom to urge moral conduct.
Fragmented 19th Century Dialect Note on Domestic Roles
A garbled diary style excerpt reflects a mother’s duties and social expectations including care of husband and home, with stray references to politics and money. Names like Perry and Joe Kite appear amid obscured text about a death of Stinker Lark and a place called Tur boro.
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Perry
Joe Kite
Lent and My Church
Prayer reflection on Jesus welcoming outcasts and inviting mercy. The passage urges humility and kindness, warning against self righteousness that gates people from grace. It urges the reader to imitate Christ by embracing all, especially the marginalized, through loving outreach.
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Cation
Tose
Patranace
Jesus
Danty Lessons in English and Local Job Moves
A mix of language notes by W L Gordon on proper usage pronunciation and spelling. The page also reports changes in local employment as Miss Margaret Paxson joins Potomac Edison and Maurice Hargett becomes a trainman in the city.
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W L Gordon
A. E Co
Margaret Paxson
Potomac Edison Company
West Patrick Street
Rosealleene Hofman
Maurice Hargett
Veterans Reunion Noted by Civil War Veterans
Twenty years ago in Frederick a reunion of Maryland Civil War veterans from Company B of the Seventieth Regiment drew former comrades. Attendees included senior members and local dignitaries as they recalled war memories in a small town gathering on Rock Street area.
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Seve
Maryland Regiment
Prea
David Homen
H. P. Nusbaum Su. Groves
Bassi
New York Excerpts Layered With Vignettes Of People
A fragmented feature in the New York scene describes travelers at the Waldorf Astoria and Times Square transit, recalling Yeats era memories, a long resident guest Seymour van Lamivoord, and aging pilgrims. It notes advertising signatures and Taft’s gentle rebuke to a collector seeking a car endorsement.
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Sthee
Waldorf-Astoria
Yeats
Seymour van Lamivoord
Troy N Y
Waldorf
Clycks
Manhattan
Tates
Willam Howard Taft
Taft
The
United States
Cedar Grove Social Notes and Local Visits
Cedar Grove community updates list Mrs Imba recently ill for a month and Mrs Arnold Main with Mrs Alby Mullinix visiting Jess Barber in Bethesda. Families Watkins Charette and Totonle host visits while Noah Watkins suffers bad falls. Arnold ill, Gerald Arnold starts manning, Paul Thomas drives a truck to Washington, Charlie Gur buys a new Panties coupe, and Miss Chaz Sagdor attends afternoon events.
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Cedars Grove
Imba
Arnold Main
Alby Mullinix
Cedar Grove
Jess Barber
Bethesda
Mar Watkins
Sumer
Dave Charette
Wor
Noah Watkins
Alb
Arnold
Gerald Arneld
Manning
Paul Thomas
Mia
Washington
Charlie Gur
Chaz
Imy Sagdor
Society Notes Highlight Local Engagements and Visits
A Baltimore visitor, Mrs John Roberts of Baltimore, attends a bridge event hosted by Mrs Albiny Williamson and is honored by guests at Reckard Street. Miss Helen Abel Col Guilford announces an engagement to Mr Daniel Wight of St Louis with plans for early April wedding in St Louis. Mrs W Clinton Meshdelish entertains a supper party for the Roberts guest and Miss Ann Potts hosts a tea in honor of the Baltimore visitor.
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Helen Abel Col “Guilford
Danieling Wight
St Louis
St. Louis
Albiny Wiliamson
Reck Ard Street
John M . Roberts
Baltimore
Roberts
Mtss
Louise Potts
John Francis Smith
Ft, Pogle Jases
David CG Winebrenner
W. Clinton McCherry
John B. Harding
East Second Street
Asibss
Eleanor H. Tyler
Diss Tyler
Europe
Brrenves
Dolomites
W. Cinton Meshdelish
John M. Roberts
T Poole Jones
Cyrus Gasnochi
Ati
Afiss
Ann Potts
F W. Garnawell
Ann R and
Hasnwetl
John S Hershey
Join Francis Smith
Ir J McCurdy
J. A. Wichmson
Ernest Lichtenstein
Edgar Hf McBride
Idge
Wes
D. John Marker
Ass. Ransom R.lewsnes
H. Harris
A A. Ragetiff
K. E. Town
Reno
McBride
Harriett
Roberta Carty
Grace Brune
Auld
Mary Margaret Eagle
Samuel Eagle
Cesart
Frederick K. Feather
Pittsburgh
Local Crash in Urbana Injures Several Residents
March 8 report from Urbana describes a Nash sedan colliding with a Macabee Chevrolet causing the latter to be demolished. Miss Dorothy Ausherman and Mr. William Macabee were among those shocked and bruised. Several local residents and visitors were noted in the aftermath and related movements among Urbana and Washington families.
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Crbonsa
Dorothy Ausherman
Wiliam Macabee
Nother
Washington, D. C
Sandsr Herehr
Nash
Ausherman
Frederick
Urbana
Madshine Dronenberg
Droneabers
John Huf
Washington
Albes
Strube
Dauenter
Constance
Bart Strube
Lester Ausherman Dorauy
Washingen
Willisr
Kidd Tisane
C. W. Kidd Sundar
Today in History and Birthdays list notable figures
A dated compendium marks anniversaries and births: 726 Earl Howe born in London. 799 Shaon Cameron. 1815 Alard. 1819 Edwin P Whipple. 1836 Matthew C Butler. 43 Arthur Brown. 374 Millard Fillmore. Igsi Henry Ward Beecher. 1765 Stamp Act. 1844 Fre Mont expedition to Sutter’s Fort. 1881 Salvation Army first meeting in Philadelphia. 1898 US defense funding. Birthdays include Oliver Wendell Holmes. Bramwell Booth. Joseph Lee. Iva Nelson Morris. J Hampton Khore. Charles J. Smith. Henry E. Barbour.
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Earl Howe
London
Shaon Cameron
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Jean Delphin Alard
Paris
Edwin P. Whipple Wood
Gloucester
Mass
Boston
Matthew C. Butler
U. S
South Carolina
Greenvile
5. C
Columbus
D. C
Arthur Brown
Utah
Prairie Ronde
Mich
Washington, D. C
Millart Filmore
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Cayuga County
Igsi
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Litchfield
Conn
House of Lords
John C Fre- Mont
Sutter's Fort
California
Salvation Army
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Congress
Spain
Oliver Wendell Holmes
the Supreme Cowt of
Bramwell Booth
Joseph Lee
America
Brookline
Iva Nelson Morris
Chicago
Tedas's Heroscope and Guidance for a Steady Life
A horoscope-like note warns of a wavering temperament and possible romance with high risks. It urges steering the mind, avoiding solitude, and seeking strong companionships. It cautions a midlife collapse but suggests health care and energy conservation to ward off danger.
The Cosmetic Industry and Public Health
The growth of the cosmetic trade is noted with millions involved in sales and services. Dr Dana Subbard highlights widespread salon use, many training schools, and the need for sanitation and regulation to protect consumers from unsafe products and practices. A library gift of history volumes is also mentioned.
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Dana Subbard
New City
United States
Romano Empire Expands Across Eastern Europe Since 1870
A brief review traces the Roman peoples and their influence along eastern Europe from 1870 onward, noting key figures such as E.R. Turner and H.G. Wells and outlining the diurnal history of regional development influenced by classical culture.
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East March
Tappant
Europe
E.R. ‘Turner
E. G. Wells
Letter Golf A New Golf Course
Golf puzzle explains letter golf played in a life boat setting with par five. One solution changes COW to HEN in three strokes through COW HOW HEW HER. Rules specify changing one letter at a time with a complete common-usage word per step. The final solution appears on the last page.
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Puzsle
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Ase Flo
Fridaay
Marce
S. A. Lufburrow
Bible Thought
Fellowship of Prayer
Arkad of Publicans
Tatatd Wits
Beak. Luern
Mr. Watts
Lécal Nemé Frase
Sens
Presi
Maser Lawrence
Wile
Gacy
T. Motier XS
New York
OL Eeri Ewa
Times Square
Society News
Drederscucare
Momear
Dehey Fentz
Coor
Shlas
Charles Ated
Miers
B. Tran
Mathers
Ze Alt
Robert He Strae
Mir Sion
Breder
Meer
Martinsburg
Atina Kemp
Fredericx
Maid-Of
Buss
Stewr
Mr. Wrae
Ulin
Hubpes D. Baker
J . Joseph H Apple
Hood College
Cablentz Hall
Fred K, IL
Frances Mary Wine
Rocks
Belair
Mary
Chas. Mrved
Sss
Dane Heine
Hershey
Sered Shae
Ben Rachard Gambe A
Susanna Wood
Norristown
Miss Wood
Harvey G. Kemp
West South Street
Herbert No Grimes
Buckeystown
Thomas Jefferson
Kes Town
W. Va
William J. Bushwaiter
William, Jr
New York City
August J. Rage
Hes
Axo Baby
Plfele
DoLars
Aoe
Gao
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Ves
J. Hampton Khore
Borst Woodburr
WN. J
Charles J. Smith
Roanoke College
Middlebrook
Henry E. Barbour
Ogdensburg
N. C
Tedas
Heroscope
Morris Fishbein
Mec Sane
Hygeia
Frederick County ‘Free Library
Antigone
Polyneices
Ponce
Creon
Tom
Geaxe Senopsie
Ehatru
Tox
Seechet and Syospees
Pha Cover Society
Flapper
Fanny
Fett
A Pat
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