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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
5
New method under trial in Cincinnati public schools creates a special classroom for gifted students alongside the existing class for backward pupils. Proponents argue it mirrors business promotion based on ability and avoids delaying talented children by forcing all to fit a single pace.
The Board of Health endorses banning shared public drinking cups to curb infections. It notes that scarlet fever diphtheria influenza and even tuberculosis can spread via communal water glasses and teacups. Individual folding cups of metal rubber or paper are advised for personal use.
A renowned auto expert who broke his neck in speed record efforts may have sacrificed life for science. The piece argues humans learn little from such risky experiments and urges focusing on enjoying life rather than pursuing ever faster tests.
Widespread concern over an annual 75 million dollar pest damage as measures to exterminate rats are met with indifference by the rodents. Experts warn that control efforts must intensify to protect crops and urban areas.
Doctor Young argues that the rat remains the primary carrier of germs and should be considered in public health discussions rather than abolishing the cat. The remark emphasizes rats as busy vectors of disease.
A. G. Rushlight won the Portland mayoral race. Reports note a bank robbery in Tooele with $9 000 taken after the cashier was bound and gagged. Other items include congressional results for Iowa, extreme heat in Tulsa, a 123-year-old Bakersfield woman, and various political and infrastructure updates.
The article notes Taft urging Senate adoption of the Canadian reciprocity agreement. It also reports United States Steel Corp exposed to anti trust scrutiny with potential dissolution and criminal charges for top officers. A planned army headquarters reduction aims to save about 250000 annually and boost efficiency, excluding the Philippines.
Outfielder Dan Hoffman of the St. Louis Americans is released to Indianapolis. New York leads the NL pennant race after a 7 1 victory over Chicago. Eddie McGourty and Young Mahoney agree to a ten round boxing match in Gary. Pokey McFarland dominates Phil Knight in Cleveland. Aviator Marcel Penot dies after a 50 foot fall in San Diego de Los Banos. Dr. Edward Grace, cricketing elder of the Grace brothers, dies in Gloucestershire at age 70. A possible new world baseball record occurs in Huntington Virginia Valley league with no hits through ten innings.
In 2anna Roose remarks on living in the country the greatest pleasure is the contrast with town life. The piece notes envy of urban breezes and social chatter, while acknowledging the lack of cooling air.
A grandmother tries to tell a tale but the grandchildren resist age old songs. They reject the old style and seek new impressions in a playful exchange about storytelling.
A Rome Minnesota matron reports coffee harmed her health causing dizziness and stomach upset. After switching to Postum she notes restored appetite and steady health, crediting Postum and The Road to Wellville booklet from Postum Go. Battle Creek Michigan.
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