Omitted Washington Hatchet Tale Stuns Chicago Schools
New readers in Chicago schools have censored or omitted the George Washington hatchet story amid treason concerns. The move sparks debate over curriculum and free inquiry in urban education.
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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
3
New readers in Chicago schools have censored or omitted the George Washington hatchet story amid treason concerns. The move sparks debate over curriculum and free inquiry in urban education.
Mr and Mrs Robert Sykes entertained Mr and Mrs Drew and family over Sunday in a warm social gathering.
Social notes report Mr W H Parry delivering the Memorial Day address in Lamberton Burlington County New Jersey. Several residents are mentioned visiting relatives, hosting guests, and attending church events as the season winds toward summer.
A grocery notice lists bulk chocolate flavors including chocolate vanilla strawberry in bricks with maple walnut as an additional option. The fragment suggests a display or bulk packaging format for these confections.
Mrs Charles S Thurston of Grant avenue hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club. Three tables played and prizes were won by Mrs William F Dabney, Mrs Frank Garrison, and Mrs Pierre Lahens. Other guests included Mrs Kurt Moebius and others.
A small contribution is urged to fund railroad cut planting between Nutley Station and Grant Avenue. The committee hopes late donors will give next week. Subscriptions may be sent to William J. Kinsley at 244 Prospect Street or Mrs C M Weimer at Chestnut Street.
Mrs. Wirim Wallace and Mrs. Charles Lawreice won prizes at a Sans Gene Club event held Wednesday. Other participants included Miss 2 1a. Kirkeby, Mrs. Emil tile:rs, T. B. Kirk, Walter fair'r, and Mrs. Benjamin Calvel.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the origin of the shout Hurrah from Dalmatia to the Bering Strait. It links the term to a primitive belief that heroic death earns immediate entry to heaven, Paradise, and urges courage in battle with the cry of Re Turks, do that of Allan.
The piece argues painting maintains a prosperous appearance and extends property life. It notes paint costs about 50 to 64 dollars per gallon but protects wood and iron from water damage, reducing long term upkeep. It cites Devoe Fairbrother Yasineki as the supplier and urges timely maintenance to avoid future losses.
An excerpt from Scribner's Magazine describes Norwegians as long lived athletic people with sturdy builds and robust health. It highlights the farmer peasantry as the nation’s backbone owning farms from coast to hills, building homes and furniture, and living frugally with emphasis on work, schooling, and temperance, noting their resilience and physical fitness.
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