The Three R s Debate on Compulsory Subjects at Oxford
In a view echoed across education circles, Oxford University’s move to abolish compulsory Greek is praised for common sense. A teachers’ institute proposal to drop reading spelling and arithmetic after third grade is criticized as dangerous. Advocates urge continuing fundamentals through grade four to ensure literacy and numerical literacy, while permitting older students to select later subjects.
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Oxford University
France’s exports rebound as war debt shapes trade links
The six month French export rise nearly triples 1919 levels in francs, signaling a rapid postwar recovery. Despite franc depreciation, France shows gains in industry and boosts foreign trade by expanding to the United States, with loans and credits tied to shipping exports rather than gold.
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Frances
France
United States
Digo Who Do Their Duty Can Rely Upon God
A brief, reflective note asserts that those who fulfill their duties can trust in God. The concise quotation emphasizes duty, faith, and divine support within a moral framework.
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Digo
Voice Of The People Letter Complains Of Stage Lighting
A citizen in Lema Ain Elma Ohio requests proper lighting for Friday concerts by the Boss Band in the park. The writer urges organizers to place light around the stand, saying others share the concern and favor public safety and performance conditions.
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Surveya LA
Tam
Who's Who Willis in Senate Fight and GOP Race
A historical sketch profiles Frank B Wallis Willis a Ohio Republican born 1871 near Lewis Center Delaware County. He rose from farm youth to law and politics serving in the General Assembly Congress and as governor 1915 to 1917. He helped nominate Harding per the party and urged censorship of song lyrics amid a convention discussion on dancing and a Wesleyan step.
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United States Senate
Harding
Frank B Wallisee
Lewis Center
Delaware County
Ohio
Galeoga
Ohio North- On
Alma .Mater
Willig
McKinley
Seventy-Fourth General Assembly
Cox
Wills
Senator Harding
Public Calls For Natural Music Over Jazz Dance
New York on August 27 The Public grows weary of jazz and backs a shift to natural music according to Paul Balugh president of the music industries.
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New York
Paul Balugh
The
Music Industries
Canton Plant Lays Off 800 At Forge Canton
Canton Aug 27 Timken Holler Bearing Company announces 800 to 1000 night shift workers will be laid off for two weeks as an adjustment to current conditions. Officials say the layoff could be permanent and some workers may be moved to the day shift if space allows.
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Canton
Timken Holler Bearing Company
Market Prices and Produce Prices Listed
The column lists multiple grocery prices including flour at 45c for 24 lb, patent flour at $2.00, bananas at 12c, potatoes at 60c per bag, pure lard at 26c per lb, butter at 64c per lb, and Golden Bantam corn and tomatoes in baskets. We Deliver.
Night Work Suspended Amid Investory Probes
Officials pause night shifts as investigators review labor practices. Prolonged suspension follows orders under current laws while a broader inquiry into the workforce continues.
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Duing
Lorain Boy Drowns in Black River Near Sev enteenth Street
Bernard Wesensiewski, 11, of Lorain, drowned last night in the Black River near Seventeenth Street while swimming beyond his depth. His body was recovered by rescue crews.
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Lorain
Bernard Wesensiewski
Black River
Seventeenth Street
He Ife
Two Women of Avon Hurt in Auto Mishap
Lorain August 27 Mr and Mrs F Beck of Avon were injured near Stop 47 Lake Shore Drive when their car turned. Mr Beck sustained facial and limb injuries while Mrs Beck suffered internal injuries.
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Lorain
F Beck
Avon
Lake Shore Drive
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New York Church to Erect Giant Electric Sign
Rev Dr John G Bengon of Union Methodist Episcopal Church announces plans for a vast electric sign on Broadway at Forty-eighth Street. The display will rival garish commercial signs of the era, featuring a large cross and the message Cajon church end socal center always open. A banner of red white and blue will stretch beneath the cross in the prominent "gay white way" district.
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New York
Broadway
John G Bengon
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
Forty-eighth Street
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