Growth of Education in the Philippine Islands Report
The twelfth annual report highlights progress since American annexation, noting a shift from headhunting to farming among Mindanao tribes, a rise in schooling, and the construction of 185 concrete schoolhouses with 173 more planned. It details campaigns for land, sites, and playgrounds, and discusses adult rural training and industrial work for women, while contrasting civic change with ongoing debates on colonial dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Australia
Asia
United States
Sam
Onsis
Henry Gilshouser
Tavan
Mindanao
Glisbeuser
Corrals
Ubon Brahy
Mlbadlin Srent
Titan
Alton
Joe
Nowlervtetal
Ftntieruk
Pekabo
Abel Heevet
Wes Neal
Renurmias
Astel
Navi
Malian
Sal Howe Bee
Eesbahenane
Pune
Bylitbom
Univerniting
Philippines
Bureau of Education
Tropics
Fashion Rules of China Debated by Peking Congress
A 1912 report describes the ten sessions in Peking where Chinese officials and citizens examined dress laws. Proposals mandate European clothing for officials and nonoffice holders, with military and judicial groups wearing uniforms. Women may keep traditional dress with modifications and wear European hats. greetings etiquette is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Peking
Petting
Berlie Tagebiatt
A Primitive Kwaklut Cradle At The American Museum
A detailed description notes a primitive Kwaklut cradle on Vancouver Island used by a mother who spins and rocks using her big toe. The device suspends from a sapling limb and relies on cedar bark packed with dust. An expedition observed the scene at the North Ethnological Hall in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
The
Christian Herald
Baby
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Untitled Poem Fragment on Immortal Love and Hope
Fragmentary verses speak of love guiding fate and youth lasting through desire and hope. The lines reference nature, beauty, and a journey through peril toward peace and fulfillment. No clear author or date is present in the readable text.
Royal sport links and French athletics move to Olympics
The Sport Mill notes royal ties to British sport with King Edward's interest, Henley visits, and Rugby ties. It reports on France forming an athletics college after Stockholm defeats, to train for the next Olympics with American coaches. It cites polo betting by A Rembert Hall, English agents seeking polo players, and boxing and football notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
House of Hanover
Henley
Tard
Biege
Twickmo File
Stockholm
France
Rodin
Jean Richepin
Wetes
Academe of Medicine
M. Gabril Ronvalet
Marquis de Poilignac
Froucard
Maurice Cobrat
Pupie
Athletica
A. Rembert Hall
The
Polo Monthly
England
Hall
New York
Weekly Illustrated Humor The Fitness of Things
A garbled collage of witty lines and jokes from various newspapers describes humorous scenes, quirks of travel, stage life, and social banter. It references the Regulator coach, a quiz about opening questions, and light observations on manners, money, and dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
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Han
Marie Tours von
Odedene
Bedianee
Eli Jowe
Mtaanem
Phardard
Allan Ul Levins
Manuel J. Qieron
House of Representatives
Amorim
Wiel Witter
Tov Weaw
Poe
Ako Noveekarvva Agate Tay Ty Val Wey
Alber Varia
Teemede
Total
Oti Maria
Tehwentge
Tian Vahl Dool
Mate
Namie
Etienk
Ellie Otha
Ortoit Bane
Emia
Rene Barat
Load Giset Meloutetedd Bey
Miaey
Areran
Cayenne Wile
Manila
Tribeamen
Manila Harbor
Pasig River
Custom House
Fashion Rules OF China
Sport Mill
Wtate
Duke of Wout Holuster
Polo Pontos
Jack Folmaon
Woienar
Tone HY Kilbane
Stu
Jahany
Wenifeato
Teiny
Aria
Elitrar
Tger
Mike Gibbons
8 Paul
Eddie McQuorty
Ibkont
Wis
Freak Klave
Pittaburgh
Leo Houck
Lancaster
Billy I’epse
Spring Valley
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Chicago
University of California
Stanford University
Rouaasti
Ad Weilgast
Hobe” Dougherty
Weekly Illustrated Humor
Tequisitor
Waellington Star
Brown
Eastin
Mr. Styles
Ara
Styles
Mr. Stylew
Bhrewd
Tomoy
Dalia
Abe
Heaton
Belek
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