Claxton Urges Fewer Adams County Schools and Library Support
U S Commissioner of Education Philander P Claxton spoke at the Adams county High School addressing radical changes for national schooling He urged reducing 160 county schools to 60 building teacher homes and farm connections He also proposed expanding the public library with county aid and town stations to provide books to rural residents He called for six year elementary and high school terms and vocational tracks in all high schools He warned that homes and schools must cooperate emphasizing kindergarten expansion and better housing to combat slums He predicted the U S will lead in education postwar and advocated a national university funded by the government to train educators and diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Philander P. Claton
U.S
Claxton
United States
A. S
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club at Adams County house warming
The Adams County Chamber of Commerce tome hosts a house warming on September 11 with the Glee club as a key attraction. The Adams County Soil Improvement Association will conduct its tribute to the new chamber home. Palmer Rusk aims to secure an address from Urbana head of farm management bureau W F Fandschin. The program begins at 1 PM in the afternoon with further details to follow.
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Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Adams County
Chamber of Commerce
Adams County Soil Improvement Association
Chamber
Palmer Rusk
W. F. Fandschin
Urbana
Farm Management Bureau
Platform dance at Quincy and social events
In Quincy on North Twenty fourth street a Wednesday platform dance hosted by Walter Chattens drew about 250 attendees with Richard's orchestra providing music. Miss Ella Adolfs hosted a breakfast party for Orilla Rumennie’s guest Miss Helen Kulage of St Louis. Pioneer Pass notes the death of Grayson Thomas Vinson in Lima. The CPQ meeting in Peoria and Gem City Business College opening are also reported along with a camp supper incident involving Ted Urban and a misplanned meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chattens
Ella Adolfs
Ohio Street
Orilla Rummenie
Helen Kulage
St. Louis
B. C
Gem
City Business College
Ted
Ted Urban
Testimonies on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Westbrook Maine Mrs Lawrence reports relief from back pain and weakness after using the product at change of life. In Manston Wisconsin M J Brownell describes night sweats and loins pain improving after a single bottle, continuing for six months and noting a complete health turn. The notices promote the remedy and invite confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Westbrook
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lawrence Martin
King St
Maine
Manston
Wis
Lydia E.pinkham
M. J. Brownell
Lydia
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Oil well blaze at Hatch base yields estimated 200 barrels
Weber and Sliney owns a Colmar field well fired at 11 am blew 150 feet of casing into air. No injuries reported as nitroglycerin blast released oil 200 feet away. Experts estimate initial capacity about 200 barrels per day with later average near 50 barrels less. Tank area to be completed today. Location about a mile south of Colmar and four miles north of Plymouth.
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Weber and Sliney
Hatch. Bros
Colmar
Hamm
Plymouth
Quincy Rifle Club to Shoot at Camp Prentiss Range
The Quincy Rifle club plans a Sunday outing to Camp Prentiss rifle range. They will depart headquarters at 7:30 AM and spend the day shooting at 200, 300, 500 and 600 yard ranges for expert, sharpshooter and marksman points.
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Jawn
Quincy Rifle Club
Camp Prentiss
Lawn
Sumptuous Dinner for Newlyweds in City Home
Following the wedding of Hugh Henry Wilson and Miss Stella Sartore both of this city solemnized yesterday afternoon by Justice Ben Heckle in his courtroom, at the bride’s parents home 1518 Jefferson street a wedding feast and home gathering last night with 35 guests. A male quartet provided music to the pleased assembly.
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Hugh Henry Wilson
Stella Sartore
Ben Heckle
Ben Sartore
Jefferson Street
Local happenings and visits in Columbus area
Local residents and officials were seen at a Columbus picnic while painting of the State Savings, Loan & Trust building progresses. Delinquent taxes were collected by County Treasurer Ed Peter. The Reinert sisters depart for an extended trip ending in St. Louis and Belleville for a wedding. Prof. Richard B. Harrison spoke at Bethel M E church. A new daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Mart Lyons, conductor on South Twelfth street cars.
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Lawrence Amen
Adair
Columbus
State Savings, Loan & Trust Company
E- W. C. ‘Kaempen
Pacific Coast
John R Abbott
Melrose
Ed Peter
Peter
Kathryn
Cornelia
Reinert
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Belleville
Clara Reine
Quincy
Wabash Coal. Co
Richard B. Harrison
Bethel M. E
Harrison
United States
Mart Lyons
South ‘Twenty- Third Street
Augusta Postmaster J B Agnew Takes Charge Next Week
J B Agnew named Augusta postmaster received his commission this week and will take charge of the post office Monday. He and his assistant Marie Lemmon have been staying at the office for the past two weeks to get acquainted with duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Agnew
Marie Lemmon
Father Brennan Returns to St Rose of Lima Parish
Rev. Father J. P. Brennan, pastor of St Rose of Lima church, returned home yesterday after an extended vacation in the east. He left Quincy on July 22 and spent most time with relatives at Phoenicsville, Pa., his former home. He feels fine and will resume duties at once.
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Father Brennan
J. P. Brennan
St Rose of Lima Church
Quincy
Phoenicsville
Chestnut Street Repair Progress Report
Chestnut Street between Seventh and Eighth is undergoing repair after years of wear. The street has been graded and a tight dressing layer is being rolled onto the rock base to create a hard smooth surface.
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Chestnut Street
Chestnut
Plymouth Merchant Announces Wedding of Local Couple
Plymouth merchant Howard Lawton, a popular local businessman, wed Miss Leonad Sparks of near Irvin Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. Details remain unclear but announcements were received last Monday amid rumors the ceremony would occur away from home.
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Plymouth
Howard Lawton
Leonad Sparks
Near
Irvin
Wis
The Texas Wonder Cure Adds Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement for The Texas Wonder claims it cures kidney and bladder troubles in men and women, regulates children's bladder issues, and dissolves gravel and rheumatism. It offers mail delivery for $1.08, promises two months of treatment per bottle, and invites testimonials. Dr. W. Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, lists druggists as sellers.
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Texas
Thiee
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U. S. Commissioner OF Education
Edu
Ecator
Highland Park
Guess Free
Std Regiment
Lima
Grayson
Thomas Vinson
R. E. Fox
Gibson City
Mr. Vinson
Peoria
Association of Commerce
J. M. Palmer
Central States Sales Co
J. L. Loebbing
Hatch Bros
Colmer
Benjamin Sartore
Jefferson
Athena
Athena i
S. W. Cor
Henry Rundle
Vermont Street
Colchester
Macomb
Court House
North Third Street
Payson Avenue
Harreed
Mulligan
H.C. Mulligan
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