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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1913
Page
4
Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the University of California, laments neglect of English and argues education should build personality rather than merely impart knowledge. He says schools overextend, with pupils learning college content too early and language form needing refinement. He emphasizes language discipline as key to effective character.
A historical critique notes that earning through college does not improve youth dialogue with elders. It laments college talk as buffoonery and catch phrases, calling undergraduates loud babblers and waggers who talk without reflection, unlike older generations.
A 4 to 6 pm Valentine Day party for children featured heart shaped invitations, lace envelopes, treasure candy hearts in various spots, silk heart bags, and a king and queen chosen by the most hearts collected. A grand march led to a dainty dinner with pink ice cream and tiny Cupid cakes, ending with peppermint heart boxes for favors. The piece also includes a string of riddle jokes.
A New York Press note describes a peacemaking playground game where two captains form lines, choose a strong boy to sprint between lines, and if he breaks through he takes the lower line with him. if not he joins the enemy. It emphasizes positioning top strength near the front and using feints to disrupt opposing lines.
Local political notice states Geo A. W. Deforest announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to Washington Party primaries to be held next September.
Karl A. Krantz and Frank J. Lyons announce their candidacies for District Attorney subject to Washington Party primaries and Republican primary decisions set for September.
English archaeologist Hugh Fisher identifies Kali as the cruelest idol among India’s Thug-ruled worships. He describes Kali as black and fearful with blood smeared on her body and eyes, wielding a sword and severed heads. The ritual includes human sacrifice and body mutilation. The text notes authorities long tried to suppress such rites, including a hanging hook festival where victims died from torture.
Mary Morgan a ten year city battle survivor from New York sought money to live and send aid to her crippled father in De Soto Missouri. After losing jobs due to unwanted attention she walked to the North River pier where police stopped her suicide attempt. Bellevue officials report near starvation and dangerously thin clothing.
In Sacramento a supreme court decision holds that false gossip damaging a marriage can merit substantial damages. Mrs Beula Works sued J P Campbell for 15000 dollars claiming his reports led to her divorce. the high court ruled that either spouse may recover when reports are malicious.
Raymond Poincare, former France prime minister and influential statesman, was elected president by the senate and chamber of deputies at Versailles. He is credited with preserving European peace during multiple crises and maintaining Balkan war tensions locally. Born fifty three years ago in Lorraine.
A Paris cablegram reports Count Melie de Talleyrand Perigord courting Mrs William B Leeds of New York widow of the tin plate tycoon. He is connected to the Duke de Talleyrand, Anna Gould, the Castellanes and other European nobility.
Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court was found guilty of using his office for private gain and ousted. The senate as impeachment court convicted on five of thirteen charges, including pressuring railroad officials in his court to grant a favorable option on the Katydid coal dump.
An advertisement touts Rexall Celery and Iron Tonic as a nerve food and builder for fatigue sleeplessness and debility. It claims to restore vigor and blood health, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold for a dollar at Seigfried's Pharmacy Warren Pa Rexall stores.
Advertisement invites all readers to join the Cerinemas Savings Society at Warren National Bank. The notice says the new savings group is now open and welcomes everyone to participate, with further details on page four.
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