Education reform conference to unite teachers and business leaders
In Louisville from April 7 to 10 1914 the Southern Educational Association and the Conference for Hon in the South will host a joint event. Teachers business men doctors preachers and country women will participate in demonstrations exhibits and discussions on rural schooling co operation marketing health and home management. The event aims to align educational and social progress through integrated community efforts.
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ELON
Louisville
Ford
the of Commerce
Hon
At Armory
Winthrop College
Corn Club
Canning and Poultry Club
Community Egg and Poultry Association
Fruit Growers’ Association
Co-Operative Creamery
Amendment to cotton grades bill wiped out in senate
The Senate eliminated Senator Hoke Smiths amendment to standardize cotton grades which would have legalized pooling in futures. Kenyon had moved to reconsider after the bill passed last week. The objectionable amendment was stricken during a pre session conference. The bill was repassed as previously acted upon.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Senate
Kenyon
Miss Wilson Shops in New York City on Shopping Tour
Miss Eleanor Wilson and William G. McAdoo visited Fifth Avenue shops in New York, viewing frocks hats and lingerie then traveled by train to Washington. They shopped at L. Odoris and Kurzman, with plans for a future visit to choose wedding gowns.
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Miss Wilson
New York City
New York
Eleanor Wilson
Fifth Avenue Broadway
Secretary of the Treasury
William G. McAdoo
Washington
John A. Wilson
Philadelphia
L. O
Doris
Fifth Avenue
Kurzman
Mr. McAdoo
Vanderbilt
Plan to Modernize State Education Across Departments
The article outlines a coordinated effort by state educational agencies to create a democratic system insulated from partisan influence. It details extensions for higher education in Southern communities, teacher training, adult illiteracy campaigns, and improved articulation between elementary and secondary levels. It also covers a statewide plan for teacher training, vocational education in mill villages, and involvement from the women's department.
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Department of Higher Education
Department of Superintendence
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of
Mill Village
Woman's Department
Normal schools redefine role as teacher training only
Alabama State Normal School Board re elected four class A presidents and adopted a resolution to limit normal schools to training teachers especially for rural and small town schools. Entrance ages and high school requirements rise to 20 and two years by Sept 1915 with an 80 course reform to focus on elementary education.
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Montgomery
Ala
Normal Schools of
Alabama
State Normal School Board
Alabama Normal School
Birmingham
Alabama Educational Association
Superintendent of Education
O. W. Daugette
Jacksonville
G. W. Brock
Livingston
H. J. Willingham
Florence
E. M. Shackleford
Troy
Town and Country Women Unite for Library and Teaching Plans
The piece outlines sessions on extending town library advantages to rural communities and training teachers in private and denominational colleges. Highlights include a memorial for Robert C. Ogden, a farm life program, and talks by P. P. Claxton and Bruce R. Payne on rural schooling and teacher education for Southern schools.
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Robert C. Ogden
Conference of Education In
South
P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Bruce R. Payne
Georgia Peabody College For Teachers
Condon Society Anxious Over Election Talk In London
Social season stalls as election talk floods London and Easter season entertainments vanish. King George confines activities at Buckingham Palace and cancels state visit to Liverpool. Prince William of Sweden enjoys hunting in British East Africa with the MacMillans at Juga farm near Nairobi.
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London
George
Buckingham Palace
Earl and Countess of Derby
Liverpool
Aintree
King George
Prince William
Sweden
British East Africa
W. N. MacMillan
St. Louis
Juga Farm
Nairobi
MacMillans
England
Southern Education Association leaders outline action plan
The passage notes a program of action for the South with railroads offering a rate of nearly one fare for the round trip. W. K. Tate of Columbia is president of the Southern Educational Association, Dr. B. C. Mitchell of Richmond acts as president of the Conference for Education in the South, with R. A. Clayton of Birmingham as secretary. A. P. Bourland, Southern Building in Washington, D. C., serves as executive secretary of the Conference. Communications to these officials will be promptly addressed.
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The
Southern Educational Association
Southern Educational Council
South
W. K. Tate
Columbia
US. C
Conference For Education In the South
8. C. Mitchell
Richmond
R. A. Clayton
Birmingham
Ala
Conference of Education In the South
A. P. Bourland
Southern Bulding
Washington, D. C
Amusements Four Days Vaudeville at Lyric Theatre
Four day Lyric vaudeville opens tomorrow matinee with Keith and Orpheum acts led by Robert L. Dailey in Our Bob. Royal Ten Kitamura Japs perform acrobatic number in final U S appearance. Palace Four quartet and other features billed as top attractions for the week.
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Lyric
Lyric Theatre
Big Keith and
Orpheum
Robert L. Dailey
New Orleans
Dailey
Royal Ten Kitamura Japs
Japan
Palace Four
Heever
Adele Is Tonight at Lyric Theatre by New Era Company
The New Era Producing Company presents Adele at the Lyric Theatre tonight at 8:15 led by Joseph F. Bickerton. The musical success features twenty two vocal numbers integrated into the story and blends musical comedy with operetta style.
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Adele
Lyric Theatre
New Era
Joseph F. Bickerton
Lyric Theatre Tonight
New York City
Dr Hyde Delivers Final Sermon at Government Street
Rev Charles R Hyde, serving Government Street Presbyterian Church, preached a farewell sermon to a large crowd before leaving for Chattanooga Tennessee. He spoke on the Gospel Passover as the bond of brotherhood in Christ and noted shared sorrows among believers.
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Charles R. Hyde
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hyde
Humorous Tale Involving Home Secretary McKenna At Dinner
A social rumor credits Home Secretary McKenna with a prank at a society dinner. After a supposed indigestion, a lady sends a medical bandage that is worn twelve hours and bears the bold inscription Votes for Women on a sensitive area, provoking consternation.
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McKenna
Home
Joe Stonebreaker Seeks Divorce From Society Bride
New York report states Joseph R Stonebreaker seeks a divorce from his former Baltimore society bride. Enos Booth, the referee who heard the case, ruled in favor of a recommendation, but Lester Orr was removed from the respondent list.
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New York
Joseph
Forgiveness at the Communion Table in India
A church scene recalls a man kneeling at a communion rail who had killed his father and mother, then rose in anger and returned to kneel again to share bread and wine, symbolizing forgiveness through Christ. The speaker urges tender hearts and forgiveness at the feast.
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India
Ji Christ
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