Good Philosophy for Trainers of Youth
A discussion on how schools should handle controversial topics with youths. Joy Elmer Morgan argues honesty in facing facts shapes character, and parents and teachers must anticipate discussions and crosscurrents facing children. Education requires addressing present problems rather than avoiding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Welfare Magazine
Joy Elmer Morgan
Journal
The
National Education Association
Mr. Morgan
Catsat
Seeing It Through on Ball Corruption and Landis Duty
A historical commentary discusses baseball corruption and Judge Landis’s broader role beyond judging players like Cobh and Speaker. It contrasts sports cleansing with the pervasive money atmosphere and cites political ethics from Montesquieu and Bryce, arguing for keeping politics aligned with sports standards.
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Landis
Fall
Doheny
Ware
Daugherty
Montesquieu
Lord Bryce
Orange Free State
Sunlight Glass Aids Growth In Smethwick Classrooms
Dispatches from Great Britain report a new ultraviolet passing window glass improving growth in Smethwick students. Boys in rooms with the glass gained half an inch in height and three pounds in weight versus peers in rooms using ordinary glass which blocks UV rays. The article notes open windows are possible in much of the year, while winter months in other regions keep children from the sun’s healthful glow.
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Great Britain
Smethwick
United States
No More Women Teachers in Italy Higher Grades
A contentious statement argues women teachers harmed male students and that German critics before the war influenced views. The text claims boys educated by women became soldiers who won the war, urging removal of women from higher grade education in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
High Blood Pressure and Its Control by Exercise
Doctors advocate open sharing of cures and emphasize natural methods to fight disease. They promote daily outdoor exercise, walking, and golf as means to control blood pressure, warning against overreliance on pills. Regular activity, avoiding fatigue, and sane eating can extend life, while automobiles tempt laziness and reduce physical effort. Copyright 1927 Newspaper Feature Services, Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gate
Ervies, Inc
The Allure of Beauty and Women Across History
An exploration of how beauty has shaped perception across eras, noting famous women like Venus, Marie, and Ethel Barrymore, and how shifting fashions affect ideals of charm. It traces the gaze on beauty, from Venus to modern icons, and questions the moral impact of these perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
The Beckoning Crab in Beachside Lore
Sideshows of Science describe the Beckoning or Calling Crab as a strange specimen. It has one oversized claw that dominates its body, giving the illusion of continual beckoning as it moves along the sands.
Ford Air Car Promises Low-Cost Personal Flight
The Ford airplane prototype in Detroit showcases a 16 foot by 22 foot craft with a 40 horsepower two-cylinder engine, 100 mph speed, 350 pound weight, 230 pound payload, and ground landing at 30 mph. It is an experimental runabout not for sale, illustrating future air taxi and personal flight possibilities for young men now driving taxis or cars.
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Ford Airplane Factory
Detroit
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