Rural progress and education move to improve towns
The piece discusses a growing rural advancement movement in American villages and towns, emphasizing citizen duties and social responsibility. It cites education, nature study, manual training, public baths and playgrounds, and the Missouri Botanical Gardens Junior School of Horticulture in St. Louis as models. It notes Texas progress despite challenges from large land areas and cattle country heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emedra Provaniertt
Efort
St. Louis
Texas
Lone Star
Bea
Agricultural High School Study in Waterford Village
A fragmentary account describes Waterford Pennsylvania and its rural education program. It notes the 1822 stone academy, a village high school with three courses, and an agricultural track of four years emphasizing laboratory work, practical farming, dairy work, and soils chemistry. Students tour local farms, stables, and butcher shops for hands on demonstrations, while the article reflects on a broader shift toward rural education and community cultivation amid changing industry and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Year Bank
Pennsylvania
Thorie Cauary
Waterford
Wattonford
Tso
Niere
Stone Academy
Undie
Alent
Tits High School
Pin Agricultural College
Elana
Tim
Lin
Escore Oor
Hverr
Ittle Village High School
Opportunities At Home And The False Fate Of Opportunity
An editorial discusses the dangerous idea that opportunity comes only once and cannot be pursued again. It cites a poem about fate and destiny to argue against predestination, noting the harm this belief causes workers who delay action. It mentions President James of the University of Winnipeg during a recent commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Mr. James
New England
West
Nes
Cormpunles
John
Tagatta
Anil Pana
James
University of Winvis
Homecraft and craft in federation address
George S. Maxwell links homecraft to home arts and crafts in a General Federation of Women's Clubs talk. He praises the homecrafter owning a house and patch of ground, who could craft goods or grow to support family income during factory suspensions. He proposes combining home and garden crafts to strengthen democracy and independence from employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Maxwell
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Bolls
Nix Fuut
Lome
Bituself
Public Policy Against Politics in Park Management
Citizens vow to keep public parks roadside improvements playgrounds and town betterments free from political control. They condemn politically influenced appointments and demand nonpartisan administration with accountability and independence from partisan considerations.
Public park provisions rise in European cities
European cities invest in modern municipal playgrounds and child facilities to ease crowded districts. Officials prioritize safe spaces, accessible equipment, and supervised areas as part of urban planning, aiming to improve family recreation and community welfare amid rising populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresti
Awertan
Muropean
Feadakirtie
Fiagor Vidneys
Amdseneat
Europe
Capendal Ib
Homecroft Movement Promotes Rural Homes and Education
The First Homecroft Gild in Watertown Massachusetts invites readers to join a movement for town and village betterment through Homecraft and garden education. It advocates land restoration, small holdings, and nationwide schooling to create self sufficient homes and curb urban drift. The creed emphasizes education, rural prosperity, and protective tax and land policies to support home crofts as national safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin St
Watertown
Maas
Momecrofters
Massachusetts
Main Street
New Zealand
Momecroft
Liscome
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Croshy
Department of Agriculte
al Kocal
Educulhisland
Peleus
Jes Walter
Las
Woyterford, Pao
File
Waterford High School
Joan J. Ingalls
Pormsrow
THY Stggas Optier Homecrofters
Feaen de Peieg
Agardan
Republic
Ana
Farradla
Frorp
Leraey
Homecrofts Cooperation
Homecrofters
AMON
Brotherhood of Man Charity
Hohe
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