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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1919
Page
3
Fragmentary note explains letters sent for publication receive attention but do not imply endorsement by the News. The text appears as a historical newspaper correspondence policy excerpt with garbled spacing and missing segments.
June 2 1910 Rockaway L I Swarthmore rumor of Miss Rachel M French death circulated. The editor notes the false reports and confirms she is alive, quoting Mark Twain on exaggerated rumors and expressing relief among friends in Swarthmore.
Dear Swarthmore girls hear about Fortunata Fulginiti a rich little poor girl with many siblings living in Philadelphia. The piece describes her bold Italian name her singing moment and her dignified pose before a charming smile as she sings Oh Marie. Fortunata’s family faces poverty yet remains loving, with a mother who reads them stories of Marie and other royal figures from Italy.
A letter requests Swarthmore girls help Fortunata Pulginiti by lending a doll she loved at the College Settlement. The message also invites housekeepers to respond about direct farm produce and a possible central sales plan to save trips by car, with a two question survey to local committees on home economics.
The poem Two Words by Harry G. Parker of Swarthmore Pa first appeared in the Providence Journal on Oct 25 1918 and appeared in many papers including the Philadelphia Public Ledger. It condemns despotism and urges Unconditional Surrender with vivid WWI era imagery.
An appeal outlines plans to provide Swarthmore residents with fresh vegetables and canned goods for winter self sufficiency. A summer supply of peas beans corn and peaches is proposed, with a committee to manage table and canning needs.
President proclaims June 8 through June 14 as Boy Scout week to strengthen the Boy Scouts of America. The piece notes the movement aims to form balanced, patriotic citizens who serve country and God. Scouts aided Red Cross Liberty Loan and War Savings campaigns, with calls for more youth enrollment and funding.
Strath Haven Inn weekly events feature Mrs Dr Hughes hosting guests from Chester on Tuesday night. On Wednesday Mrs Scheibtey hosted a farewell dinner for Miss Dorothy Thomas of Glen Cove Long Island who graduates in Digly. Commencement activities drew many parents including Mr and Mrs J D Alter New Bloomfield PA Mrs WW Cook Brooklyn NY and others from Montclair Berkeley and Halifax among others.
A pious saying attributed to Martin Luther urges believers to trust God, labor joyfully, and avoid anxiety. It frames work and watchfulness as duties done with a serene, quiet heart, trusting in divine care as one sleeps safely.
A quotation stresses that individuals must guard their souls and bear personal risk in a morally mixed world, warning against slumbering on duties or betraying trust.
Young college men or women are invited to teach during July and August. Communicate with W. P. Tomlinson in Swarthmore Pennsylvania. Subjects include Grade Work and French.
Advertisement offers an iron for 50 cents with a monthly payment of 1.00 and delivery with a postcard or phone Walnut 4700 for full information. Item is on display at the Electric Shop and the District Office.
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