Education Week and the push for better teachers
The piece highlights American Education Week and nationwide efforts to raise teacher training standards led by the American Association of Teachers Colleges. It envisions visiting teachers replacing attendance officers, broader mental health initiatives, and new educational devices including weekly radio lessons and improved teaching films enhancing school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Associatn of Teachers Colleges
National Education Association
Chilhood
Dr. Damrosch
Ohio State Automobile Association Warns on Grade Crossings Dangers
The Ohio State Automobile Association cites 1288 instant deaths in grade crossing crashes from 1924 to Oct 1 1928 and urges rapid elimination of crossings. It cites high train speeds 40 to 60 mph and warns drivers to Stop Look Listen before crossing. Franklin County leads with 77 deaths, followed by Cuyahoga 73, Montgomery 72, and Hamilton 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Automobile Association
Anhout
Ohio
Franklin County
Cuyahoga
Montgomery County
Hamilton County
United States
Voodoo Ties Cuba Haiti Cults Amid Maine Potato Figures
An article links Cuban Nanigoism and Haitian Obeah with Afro Caribbean rites practiced in the United States, noting common origins in Congo regions and criminal associations feared by authorities. It details rites, sacrifices, and police actions while also reporting Maine potato production at 37.84 million bushels and a 7 percent rise in the US cranberry crop to 531000 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Congo Jungles
Haiti
British West Indies
Jamaica
Oriente
Potatoes Yield Near 1928 National Record
The United States Department of Agriculture reported a total potato crop of 462,943,000 bushels in 1928, the second highest yield on record, driven by increased acreage in most states. Harvested and low grade potatoes affected by prices are included in the estimate. New England produced 46,552,000 bushels, slightly above last year’s harvest but below the five year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Department of Agriculture
New Brunswick
Vermont
United States
Boston
United States Department of Agriculture
New England
Tin whistle champ Sidney Newton seeks workhouse turn
London reports Sidney Newton of Barnsley self styled world tin whistle champion plans to quit outdoor appearances and join a workhouse after appearing in Barasses police court on a summons for assault against a workhouse doorman. Newton claimed he asked for a workhouse admission ticket but was given a punch card instead and said he would trade his championship for a place in the workhouse. The court deferred judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sidney Newton
Barnsley
Newton
Barasses
Pica
Workhouse
First 6,000 Tons Of Miniature Japanese Oranges Arrive
The initial shipment of 6,000 tons of miniature Japanese oranges has arrived. The fruit is described as perfect, seedless, thin-skinned, highly fragrant and very sweet.
Davant and Mather Debate God and Universe
Geologist Kirtley F. Mather argues for a benevolent, orderly universe governed by natural laws rather than a capricious deity. He says the administration of the universe is consistent, impersonal, and intelligible through science, with man a product of energy and matter in a favorable cosmic arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirtley
F. Mather
Mr. Mather
Forerunner to Ailments Warns on Health Fitness
The advertisement by H. D. Reynolds D C lists physical therapy services at 408 Masonic Temple and calls attention to a condition that cannot exist in a healthy body. It urges readers to keep fit and contact the office at 3329 for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Reynolds
D. C
Masonic Temple
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Legion
Man
Sudro Funeral Home
Broad St
the Brown Company
Mill Street
Darke
Preble
Butler
Ter
Montgomery
Shee mC Oe
Fayette
Clinton
Mercer
Miami
Champaign
Clarke
Guernsey
Seneca
Geauga
Ase Tasuta
Trumbull
Portage
Shelby
Bardin
Logan l
AUACH
Crawford
Ashland
Wayne
Delaware
Franklin
Stark
Coshocton
Harrison
Fairfield
Adams
Jackson
Lawrence
Athens
Morgan
Belhort
Cook’s
East Ave
Broad Street
Goodrich
Wwe
Davant
Telegraph Road
Newell Hotel
Amila
Jewelry CO
Wn Ans
Wainvwright
Fancy Cretonnes
Axminster
Welsh
Rug Shop
Water Street
West Bridge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!