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Newspaper
Swarthmore News
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
2
A concise tribute to John Morton, signer of the Declaration, praising his role in the founding era and his steadfast devotion to liberty as he rests in quiet slumber. The piece underscores his vigil in the fight for freedom and his enduring legacy.
The Swarthmore list from June 7 1918 records contributions from Woolman School editor Elbert Russell, Stanley C Howell of the Preparatory School, Betty Sellers of the High School, Emilie G Pollard of Friends Meeting and John H Pitman of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Swarthmore Pa.
Editorial urges rapid mobilization of youth on farms to boost food production for national war effort. Warns that drafted workers leave farms underprepared and that boys aged 16 to 21 must be compelled to work on farms this summer to prevent food shortages.
A Cornell professor warned that unless U S food production rises soon the nation would face starvation in 1919. The article notes farm labor shortages as men of draft age leave farms and criticizes the agriculture department’s lack of practical, timely information for farmers.
Bradstreet notes 84 percent of failures occur among non advertisers and Leslie’s Weekly argues intelligent advertising is essential. It cites American Rolling Mills Company staying with ads to preserve goodwill, warning that halting campaigns risks losing ground and paying to regain it later.
The Boy Scouts completed a successful War Chest drive raising about $12,000 in this region. The campaign urged citizens to support army and navy relief organizations, stressing continuous giving as wartime duty and linking the effort to ongoing Liberty Bond drives.
The article lauds Swarthmore Boy Scouts for local canvassing in support of the War Chest. It notes that one third of houses pledged elsewhere and 81 percent of 500 residents are War Chest members, with 250 subscriptions locally totaling $12,000, highlighting youth training and community pride.
The Swarthmore School of Music held afternoon and evening commencement recitals on Friday May 24 at the Woman's Club House. Crowded audiences witnessed careful training and creditable performances. Awards of merit highlighted both sessions with Katherine McCandless winning piano prize and Marcia Perry taking violin in the afternoon, while Jane Butterworth earned piano proficiency and Clifford Barnes violin in the evening. Honorable mentions in violin went to Truman Howard and Allen Putnam.
The senior pageant presented by the Woman's Club features students coached by Mr. Gould and staged by Mr. Moore. Interpretive dancing and song accompany elaborate color schemes inspired by Hebrew and Greek traditions, creating a memorable event in the school’s history.
Miss Elizabeth Jackson of Philadelphia died after a Philadelphia Rapid Transit car door closed on her head. Returning from visiting her sister Mrs Van Roden on Yale Avenue, she was struck as the door closed and expired almost immediately. Her death shocked family and friends.
A terse remark noting a man profited by others' errors and a quip about him inventing rubber tips for lead pencils.
Report of the condition of The Swarthmore National Bank of Swarthmore Pennsylvania as of May 10 1918 shows total loans 473301 with various U S bonds and securities pledged and unpledged, cash balances, reserves, and deposits including postal savings and War Loan accounts. The document is sworn by Cashier I C Percy Webster before Justice BK Clayton in Delaware County confirming accuracy to knowledge and belief.
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