Poor Cross Roads School and Rural Education In The Empire State
A commentary by Jared Van Wagener Jr in Atlantic Monthly argues that the one room cross roads schools, of which there are about ten thousand, are the most costly and inefficient public education system. It notes population sparsity and limited wealth hinder improvement to urban standards, praising farm borne youths for excelling despite subpar schooling.
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Empire
Jared van Wagener, Jr
Atlantic Monthly
Rice prices fall as farmers resist high labor costs
In Japan rice prices drop due to good crops and large imports. Farmers, facing high labor costs, say profits are no longer feasible and are reluctant to return to prior narrow margins. An agricultural ring aims to maintain prices by refusals, but adherence is doubtful, risking population unrest.
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Japan
Hong Kong Times
Agricultural Societies
Labor unions urged to bargain without strikes, Houston Post says
The Houston Post argues workers from seamen to miners should arbitrate and negotiate their demands rather than strike. It warns against assuming workers are infallible and against wasting idle time by walking off the job.
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Houston Post
Bank Statement for Citizens State Bank Plainfield Indiana 1921
Report of the condition of Citizens State Bank at Plainfield Indiana as of June 30 1921 showing loans 227497.14 overdrafts 0 U S bonds 7695.50 other bonds 4600.00 banking house 8600 fixtures 2550 due from banks 19826.33 cash on hand 1438.43 items outstanding 1690.05 current expenses 5018.48 taxes paid 0 profits loss 11.19 total resources 284316.61 capital stock 25000 surplus 25000 undivided profits 7450.76 deposits 190503.27 total liabilities 284316.61 sworn by cashier Emil B Mills and notarized July 6 1921.
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U.S
Taint
State of Indiana
Kendricks
Emil B. Mills
Citizens State Bank
Plainfield
Ind
No Man Superior: Sergeant Arthur Defies Officers at Indianapolis Office
In wartime Indianapolis a Marine Corps recruiting office scene shows Sergeant Alinnie Arthur remaining at her desk as a visiting colonel confronts her. She quips that no man is superior, earning a light reaction. Arthur later becomes vice-commander of the American Legion post in Indianapolis and reenlists four years.
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Alinnie Arthur
United States Marine Corps
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Sergeant Arthur
Silvereagles
Arthur
Robert E. Kennington
American Legion
Legion Officer Knows Navy Edward Spafford Climbs Ladder
Edward Elwell Spafford, newly named chairman of the American Legion committee on naval affairs, is profiled as a highly experienced naval figure. Born in Springfield Vermont, he attended public schools, entered the Naval Academy in 1901, and served on the Washington as a gunnery officer. He rescued a seaman, earned a navy commendation, and rose to lieutenant commander. He later studied law, joined the navy reserve, and directed submarine chaser outfitting and bases at New London and Corfu. He participated in the Straits of Otranto and Dalmatian coast operations, helped sink an enemy ship by sound contact, oversaw the postwar handling of ships, and received the Distinguished Service Medal. He is a member of the Manhattan naval post of the American Legion in New York.
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Edward Elwell Spafford
American Legion
United States Navy
Springfield
Spafford
United States Naval Academy
Washington
Cape Slutter
Spefford
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Columbia University
Afr
Navy Reserve Corp
Board of Inspection and Survey
New London
Conn
Straits of Otranto
Corfu
Greece
United States
Dalmatian
Imame
Paris
SpaTerd
Manhattan
New York City
Chess Saves Boys In Boarding House Misunderstanding
A tale from American Legion Weekly describes a boarding house dispute where a landlady threatens a boy for unpaid board. The narrator defuses the situation with a clever chess distraction that ends the confrontation and prompts both parties to move.
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American Legion Weekly
Lyrics of Life by Douglas Malloch Fel lah mule fable
The piece tells of two mules that never pull together, one hee hawing and the other geeing in conflict. It extends the parable to argue couples wed without reading rules, needing unity to move forward. The poet links practical sense with traditional law and good sense.
Don’t Settle for an Average Job Choose a Career
The passage urges women to pursue thorough training beyond stenography. It contrasts two paths: one accepts an average office salary, the other expands skills in languages and commercial English, aiming for senior roles. Over time, the latter earns two to three times more and gains job security. Specialization across fields enhances value.
The Slang Root of Blighty and Homecoming
The article traces how British and Indian slang blended in World War I to create blighty meaning home. It notes Belait as India's name for England and Bhiliati as Hindustan home, then explains blighty used as noun for home soil and adjective for return wounds.
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India
Belait
England
Hindustan
Letter mailed in Boston 31 years ago delivered
A letter sent from Boston to the State House dated October 5, 1889, 7 45 p m reached Seattle after a thirty one year journey. It was addressed to David Pulsifer Esq State House Boston and bore a green two cent stamp. Postmaster Morris Jackson at the State House turned it over to Boston authorities who had never heard of the addressee.
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Boston
State House
David Pulsifer
Washington
Seattle
Washy Terminal Station
Morris Jackson
Fsg
Notice of Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Indiana
Grant G. Martin as Commissioner will offer at private sale at Martin Brothers store Cartersburg Indiana on July 25 1921 at 10 AM real estate in Hendricks County including Lots 81 82 83 104 105 106 in James H Olivers Addition Cartersburg and part of the NE quarter of Sec 36 T15N R1W containing about 22.57 acres with Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Railway right of way. Terms: one third cash one third in six months one third in twelve months secured by first mortgage and interest. sale may be continued until sold.
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Grant G. Martin
Hendricks Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Fred Harless
Blanche Winsted
Martin Brothers
Cartersburg
Indiana
Hendricks County
State of
James H. Oliver
Township 15
Ferre Haute and Indianapolis Railroad
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co
Indianapolis & Western Railway Co
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Evangeline Cook
Cashier
Smil B. Mills
Horace L. Hanna
Notary Public
Post
Silver Eagles
American Legion News Service
Legion
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Committee On Naval Affairs
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Ford
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Danville
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Boss
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