Safety valve of free speech in schools sparks censorship fears
The piece argues that public schools risk becoming censorship bodies as debates in New York high schools provoke threats to close school forums. It cites Helen Keller’s praise of controversial remarks, warnings from Margaret Wilson, and historical examples of resistance to new ideas, asserting that silencing unpopular views undermines true learning.
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Pha
New York
Jalen Keller
Dillad
Els
Shi al- So
Helen Keller
Lko
Mde
Margaret Wilson
Surnadoto
Feroua
Obie
Weludl
Broad Oaks Mothers Club meets with papers read and social
A Broad Oaks Mothers Club gathering featured two well written papers by Mrs. W. Taylor and Mrs. Elmer Bt, plus music by Miss Mildred Clemann. Hosts served refreshments with daughters helping. Nearby memorial services honored General Law and General Jackson with readings by Mrs. Marti mee W. Smith and Mrs. George M. Wenton.
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Broad Oaks Mothers’ Club
Mra. C. C
Ulemans
McCune
Mrw.w
Taylor
Mra
Elmer
Clair
Mins Mildred Clemaand
Mlasex Huth
Ived
Helen Clemann
Robert H. Law
Thomag Jonathan
Stonewall) Jackson
W.T. Owens
Highland Park
Stonewall Jackson
Daughters of the Confederacy
Martimee W. Smith
George M. Wenton
Jackaun
Lee
Mord Lewin
Steropticon Lecture At First Presbyterian Church
In the First Presbyterian church on Sunday evening at 7:30 a steropticon lecture on "dapat" will be given by o'block thera yells be. The public is invited to attend as the country has been rich in the public eye during recent years.
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First Presbyterian Church
Sing Sing
Soralam
Vudi
Yanitentarlen
Alsa
Rudolph Jones
Blair Black
Rudolyls Jones
Frightful Recipe Fragments and Sing Sing Gossip
A scrambled OCR fragment mixes a mock cherry pie recipe with kitchen tips for frankfurts and vegetables, then shifts to a social column noting Mrs J Westey Lawana visiting relatives. It closes with Albany news about George W. Ricuiney, Sing Sing reform warden, and judgey talk of inmates and pedigree in the prison lineup.
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Jean
Aubany
George W. Rircuiney
Sing Sing Prison
Mirderata
Prison Social Set Sparks Faded Harsh Tales
A garbled report from Deer Island Prison Massachusetts traces a forgeing figure named Hens Newell active since 1903. Details are fragmentary but reference a convict forging counts and a crowded scene involving local figures like W Brackett and Dan Mayer.
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Newell
Conrad
Deer Island
Massachusetts
W. Brackett
Rohper
Mayer
Dan Mayer
Wedding Anniversary Etiquet and Gift Guide
A guide explains wedding anniversary meanings from cotton to diamond, with invitation and gift ideas. It lists year by year milestones and suitable presents, noting practical limits and etiquette for hosting and gifting across traditions.
Railroaders vote on eight hour day demands in unions
A nationwide worker vote among Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and other railroad unions in Clarksburg considers an eight hour day with minute billing for overtime. Proposals cover 8, 10, and 12 hour scales in various service categories, with continuous time calculation and pay at time and a half rates. Barriers include minimum day pay, yard rules, and preserving existing rates unless a new agreement is reached. Results to be announced by March, with presentation to railroads around April 1.
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Clarksburg
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive Phenen
Uni
Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad ‘Trainsnew
Morbers
Deal
Rxenay
Furniture Polish and Cookie Recipe From An Old Household Page
A vintage guide describes mixing paratin oil and tur panting to create a furniture polish that resists gumming and dust. It advises applying lightly with a cheese cloth and wiping dry for a splendid finish. Also included is an old style cookie recipe with sugar, oil, water, soda, lemon, chopped nuts, and rolled oats baked on greased pans.
The House by the Side of the Road Poem Fragment
Fragmented OCR of a poem about choosing a simple life by the road, valuing companionship over scorn. Repeats lines urging to live by the side of the road and be a friend to man. Contains many garbled words and misprints but preserves the central theme of humane fellowship.
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Tars
Ihan
Sen
State National Guard To Double In Four Years
West Virginia may see a doubled National Guard strength in four years as plans to raise militia numbers to about 400 000 men are discussed in Washington. Adjutant General Bond cites new militia pay, federal support, and potential additional regiments to fit population needs. He notes equipment talks for West Virginia’s Muntinglam machine gun company and upcoming enlistment papers authorizing movement outside state lines.
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West Virginia
John ¢. Bond
Bond
Washington
War Department
West Virgima
Muntinglam
Luncheon by Ladies Aid Society at Masonic Temple
The Ladies Aid Society of the Mathn dist Episcopal church Stealey Heights will serve luncheon of hot Dishnit creamed chicken and other good things Monday at 12 oclock at the Masonic Temple. Price 26 cents.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Mathn
Dist Episcopal Church
Stealey Heights
Masonic Temple
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