NO ONE IN STATE IS BARRED Uniform Examination Questions
Uniform county examinations for elementary school certificates for May list questions on agriculture and teacher methods. Topics include crop rotation, soil water retention, pests, weeds, strawberry and potato issues, and teacher supervision, reading, parent communication, and ethics in exams.
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Columbus
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Milner
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Geography and history questions from a 19th century curriculum
A broad list of geography and history prompts. Topics include European countries by border status, Great Lakes commodities and routes, U S rainfall and climate, city country mappings with exports, geyser vs artesian well, Alaska, steamer routes, and major cities by state and country. Also drills in penmanship, poetry, language rules, and general history questions.
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Europe
Mediterranean
Great Lakes
United States
Buenos Ayres
Para
Havana
Rio de Janeiro
Cape Town
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Singapore
Batavia
Olympia
Alaska
Liverpool
Bombay
San Francisco
New York
South America
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Wisconsin
British South Africa
California
Italy
Russia
Alabama
Canada
Texas
Huerta’s Defense Plan and Mexican Forces Analyzed
The piece weighs Huerta’s strategy and the Mexican balance of power. It notes upper-class support for Huerta and peon resistance, guerrilla risks, press gangs recruiting Indians, and a Mexico City military academy role. It lists regional troop counts, a fragile navy, and Huerta’s relatively stronger aviation capability versus U.S. air power.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Huerta
Montezuma
Valley
General Scott
Mexico City
Molino del Rey
Santa Anna
Benito Juarez
Villa
Piedras Negras
Admiral Fletcher
Chapultepec
National Military Academy
West Point
Mining as Mexico's Chief Industry Since 1521
The article notes that mining has been the chief industry of Mexico since 1521 when Spain posted the banner of Charles V at Vera Cruz. It explains mining remains central to national life and that Mexico ranks among the world's major producers of silver, gold, and copper, with many mines famed for output.
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Mexico
Spain
Charles V
Vera Cruz
Odd Facts About Mexico
Mexico is officially Estados Unidos Mexicanos and Republica Mexicana. It spans 767,290 square miles with a maximum length of 1,900 miles and width of 750 miles. The coastline totals 4,574 miles on the Pacific side, 1,400 miles on the Gulf of Mexico, and 327 miles on the Caribbean.
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Mexico
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Republica Mexicana
United States
Pacific
Gulf of California
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Capture of El Paso by Velasco and Villa Report
El Imparcial claims Velasco and Villa led combined forces to seize El Paso. The article says Americans were surprised and overwhelmed, with Villa and Velasco setting headquarters in a leading hotel. Negotiations followed as the southern half of the city supposedly reverted to Mexico.
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Mexico
el Imparcial
el Paso
Velasco
Villa
Defense of General Munguia in Torreon case
After the Torreon evacuation federals court of inquiry pressed a court martial for General Munguia. His defense claimed rebels fight in loose formation and that he must keep troops together to prevent mutiny and preserve order in battle.
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Torreon
Munguia
Good Idea Conscience Counts in Toledo Blade Quip
A Toledo Blade quote notes a man and his conscience should meet occasionally even if the conscience asks for an apology. The remark reflects a humorous take on accountability and humility.
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Toledo Blade
Rich Mines and Oil Fields Across Mexico Mentioned
In the south lie some of the world’s richest mines including Pachuga and the state of Mexico as major producers. Quicksilver deposits lie on western slopes toward the Pacific with abundant gold silver and copper found overall. Experts rate Mexico’s oil fields as continent leading with bold claims about Vera Simeae states.
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Chapultepec
Scott
Mexico
Huerta
United States War Department
Republic
United States
Saltillo
Torreon
Sonora
Sinaloa
Tepic
Jalisco
Columa
Zacatecas
Guerrero
Atlantic
Vera Cruz
San Luis Potosi
Puebla
Pacific Ocean
Villa
Carranza
China
Belgium
Switzerland
Brazil
Argentina
Morocco
Pachuga
Pacific
Vera Simeae
Hypocrisy in the Church Raises Calls to Forgiveness
A pastor challenges a skeptic with Bible verses from Matthew Romans and John to expose self serving excuses for not becoming Christian. He argues hypocrites cannot excuse others, urging repentance and commitment to Christ.
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John
Peter
Jesus
Christ
Charity as fad or obsession noted in brief scope
The piece contrasts charity as a fad versus an obsession and notes medical claim of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets aiding stomach liver and bowels. It also identifies Mrs. Sarah A. Conboy of Roxbury Massachusetts as national organizer of the United Textile Workers union.
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Dr. Pierce
Sarah A. Conboy
Roxbury, Mass
United Textile Workers’ Union
Phat's Piano Steps Spark Household Lift Off
In a tense scene Mr Murray, irritable from long confinement, corners his wife over a piano scene. He jokes about their daughter Mary taking her first piano steps, while she quips that she is simply learning, casting doubt on the recital of achievements.
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Napoleon
Russia
Mary
George V
Prince
Murray
Hair and skin troubles cured by Cuticura products
A Greenwood Indiana reader attributes scalp itching hair loss and facial pimples to their conditions. After trying various remedies they report that three months of Cuticura Soap and Ointment left their face smooth and clean. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment with free samples and a Skin Book from Boston.
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Greenwood
Ind
C. Bml
Hamilton
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Chamberlain Speech Quelled by Food Tax Shout
During a Chamberlain campaign rally a heckler repeatedly asked about taxing food. The crowd urged removal as the orator calmed the disturbance and pressed on. A later outburst taunted that “thistles’ll never be taxed” as the scene closed.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Donkey Remarks Spark Tense Clergy Exchange
A nervous curate at a clergy gathering near the bishop's palace was reproved by a senior fellow travel companion for making awkward compliments. Simms calls him a donkey and urges quiet behavior amid laughter.
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Bishop's Palace
Simms
Family of Twelve Finds Relief with Postum
A young woman declares Postum transformed her large family life. She notes headaches dizziness and stomach issues from coffee disappeared after switching to Postum regular formula. She attributes improved health to replacing coffee and mentions a mother and sister also benefited. The testimonial is from the Postum Company Bat tle Creek Michigan and promotes regular Postum at 26 cents.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Becauen
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Red Cross Corps
Howard W. Pope
Moody Bible Institute
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