Kindergarten helps for parents in Washington County
A Department of the Interior Bureau of Education and National Kindergarten Association feature urges widespread kindergarten access. It praises early childhood learning's growth, notes only about one fourth of eligible children attend in cities, and questions whether economics justify neglect. It invites readers to share the message with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Education
National Kindergarten Association
New York
Comenius
Jean Paul Richter
Richter
Rousseau
Pestalozzi
Proebel
Women Pioneers Highlighted In Education And Society
A period piece notes women in education and public life, citing Oakland high school offering business law for women, Cornell admitting women in 1872, Mrs. M. A. Hays directing the Southern Rice Growers in London, and Florence Nightingale as the sole recipient of the Order of Merit. It also mentions Winnipeg housewives funding a cooperative store, royal interest in flowers at Het Loo, and debates over women in athletic competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Cal
Cornell
M. A. Hays
Texas
Southern Rice Growers’ Association
London
England
Queen Mary
Duchess of York
Countess of Aberdeen
Florence Nightengale
Winnipeg
Wilhelm
Castle Bentinck
America
Emma Willard
Kensington
Conn
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Het Loo
Woman Fails to Judge Weight of Goods
A man may estimate weight better than a woman in judging meat cheese or other commodities. The woman cher k often boasts skill in equality of value but proves weaker at estimating weight and measure.
September Ladies Aid social announced at Methodist church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church invites all church ladies and guests to a Friday afternoon social. Refreshments will be served and preparations are underway for a good time.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Tapestries Bring High Prices at New York Auction
A sale at American Art Galleries in New York featured tapestries and furniture from the estates of Aurastus Kountie James Stillman and others. The total fetched £57,117 with top prices paid by Charles of London for four allegorical tapestries and Italian Renaissance pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurastus Kountie
James Stillman
New York
Charles
London
Hervesting
Value of Wrestling in Japan Noted for Health
The article states that wrestling is globally valued only in Japan where it is credited with shaping a vigorous physique and improving power agility and internal health through development of the lower body muscles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Letters From France Reach Washington Benefactors
Extracts from letters written to a Washington woman who, with her high school student daughter, adopted a war orphan Marthe. The French family details amid war hardship, hunger, evacuations, and gratitude for aid, asking for US photos and prayers as they await reunion with relatives in Pas-de-Calais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. E. Dougherty
Lillian Minick
Marthe
Madame Bomrant
Jeanne
Henriette
Marcelle
Trevin
Pas de-Calais
Belgium
Gilberte
America
Pas-de-Calais
Madame Garbe
Washington Bride Weds Minneapolis Man Carlson at Minneapolis
Miss Helen Pierce formerly of Washington Iowa married G W Carlson of Minneapolis Minnesota on August 28 1919 in Minneapolis with Rev Bates officiating. The couple had a simple ceremony and were hosted by H A Taylor and wife for a reception. The bride who grew up in Washington Iowa graduated in 1917 and moved to Minneapolis June 1. Carlson manages the Strand Theatre in Minneapolis and the couple now reside at Pershing Court 21 West 18th Street Minneapolis.
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Washington
Helen Pierce
Iowa
G. W. Carlson
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Bates
H. A. Taylor
East 38Th Street
Carlson
Strand Theatre
Pershing Court
West 18Th St
Nineveh Ruins Heart of Ancient Assyrian Heartland
Describes Nineveh along the Tigris with a 50 foot high wall and a 12 mile circumference. Opposite riverbank shows remaining citadel walls and two adjacent fortifications under blazing sun or Persi an moonlight.
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Mosa
Tigris
Nineveh
Ferest
Optimistic Thought Time as Comforter
A brief reflective note urges embracing time as a better comforter than rejection. It emphasizes patience, steady progress, and hopeful persistence over dwelling on setbacks.
Social Calendar Week of September 16 to 23
Today events include Damas cus Shrine picnic at Sunset Park and Embroidery club tea by Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger. Afternoon gatherings feature West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid at the church and Navajo Club hosted by Mrs. Samuel McCleery, plus Kolah club, Pythian Circle, Dust Us club, Rural Women's club, and Lexington Aid Society at various homes. Friday plans show Methodist Ladies Aid church gathering in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus Shrine
Sunset Park
Lloyd Neiswanger
Embroidery
West Chester Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Samuel McCleery
John Jackson
Pythian Circle
Chas. Hebner
Hart Hout
I Am Not Poor Pray Hold Me Not in Scorn
A fragmentary verse translation by Edward Mc Cardy of Leonardo da Vinet examines pride and self worth. The lines question social status and place, suggesting call to personal reflection and enduring desire beyond wealth.
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Leonardo da Vinet
Edward McCardy
Picnic to honor soldiers and sailors at Sunset Park
The Theth el community plans a Sunset Park picnic to honor soldiers and sailors. Local organizers invite families and residents to attend the commemorative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers and Sailors of the Theth«el
Sunset Park
Fortnightly club meetings set for first session venues
The Bible Department of the Fortnightly Club will meet in the afternoon at Mrs. BP Wilsons home. Mrs. J L Fifer will host the Music Department's first year meeting in the evening. The Queen Esther Circle of the MBE church will gather at Miss Virgie Griffiths home.
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Rural Women’s Club
Ernest Carlson
Bible Department
Coal storage under water slows deterioration
The article notes storing coal beneath water reduces deterioration compared with air. It explains gases trapped in coal pores, especially oxygen, drive heating and decay, and emphasizes preventing their escape as much as possible.
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Washington County
France
Washington Street
Society
Doolin
First Morines
Home Builders Loan Department
Nie Tee
Washy Loan
Chas. HH. Keck
Peras
Company
anDe
K. O
Dell Hollingsworth
David Tipton
Walt Patterson
Clarence
Mons
Lexington Aid Society
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Just
Ishington
Lowe
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