European Armies Starving the Schools Amid War Spending
A critique notes Europe’s military budgets dwarf educational funding. It cites France, Germany, Austria, Russia, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland, highlighting ratios of school versus military expenditure. The Paris review is cited on civilian priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ania Minor
Europe
Paris Review
Mon Dimanche
Wayne
France
Spenie
Vethoes
Germany
Austria
Russia
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Fragmented Verse Across Silent Land in Shadowed Tides
A cryptic, fractured text wanders through creeks and fields as shadowed figures move unseen. The cadence hints at longing and journey, with verses drifting toward a distant bright land and quiet, cautious observation of unseen people.
Humble Pie and a Transmitter Deal in Family Drama
In a domestic scene the elderly father recounts a young inventor selling a transmitter idea to Carter Motor and a later offer from the inventor’s company owner. A sharp daughter reveals she has bought a half interest in the Andrus Transmitter Company and may sell for a large profit, prompting the father to advise while the room overhears a plan to involve Robert Andrus. The passage blends romance, business deals, and a humorous family moment as humble pie becomes a shared theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrus
Walt
John Dalafielt
Cranston
Dalafielt
Sienna
Delafield
Robert Andrus
Dearie
Andrus Transmitter Company
Robert
Daddy
Disasters On Mont Blanc Darken 1870 Peak
A 19th century account recounts Mont Blanc disasters led by Edward Whymper. In 1870 a party including Randall Me o ndale and eight Chamonix guides perished on the Grands Mulets route. Weather turned horrific as they approached the summit, with avalanches and freezing conditions killing several climbers. Bodies were recovered or later found, while others remained missing for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Blanc
Edward Whymper
Randall
Mc Bean
G. Me‘orkindale
Gourock
Chamon
Prof. Whymper
Strand
Chamonix
Feady
Mr. McCariiudale
Mr. Meftean
Wile
Hamel
Tonve
Mont Mane
Glacier Des Housone
Wit of the Youngsters at School and Circus Tales
A quirky exchange features Johnny distinguishing an elephant trunk as in front and a child mishearing words. A caller asks about parenting, Harold jokes about a fish dinner story, and a student answers questions about a notorious footpad, with humorous misunderstandings throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Harold
Wiehard
Richard
Misplaced Condemner Sparks Schoolroom Embarrassment
A girl storms in from class indignant at being kept after others were dismissed to correct errors. She vows never to speak to Edna Bates again after admitting she copied all her samples from her and every one was wrong. The New York World notes how people react with vanity when shown a favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Bates
New York World
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Irene
Hugh Chugh
Erlend Delafeld’s
Nathinal Bugle Company
Caster Motor Company
Brno
Addion
Tej
Cleveland
Biter
Seurasthenin
General
Ian
Marra South
Sonra
Chicago
Rhinot
Moeller
Preddie
Hebbie
Freddie
Puck
Tvice
Ke Spanperi
Nuna
Bpatlor
W. Piaxkhan
UNA
Bank OF Echo
Echo, Oregon
New York Exchange
United States
Louvre
Bert Longenecker
Prop
Main and
Dupont Streets
Echo
M. H. Gillette
Oregon
And
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
Denver
U. D. Holmes
Kansas City
St. Louis
New York
Canada
WM. McMurray
Portland
Hotel Hoskins
Echo, Ore
Main Street
Lafontaine Block
Eapertsoe
Oses
Washington, DC
Oregon Nursery Company
R. G, Ross
K. Ponective Hermiston
Pendleton
Hotel Bowman
Judd Fish
Barker & Canila
L. Exicut
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