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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

27

New Educational Plans Approved At National Ed Association

Three day convention of the National Educational Association concluded with approval of plans for agriculture study in rural districts federal aid to state normal schools and care of backward children in large cities. A reception at the Corcoran Gallery honored members. speeches by officials and educators followed including Elmer E Brown and department leaders. The meeting addressed expansion of education efforts and potential future venue changes.

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Conference on Agricultural Education and Normal Training

State and county superintendents met to discuss County Supervision and teacher training. Speakers included James Wilson, Ernest Balcomb, and commissioners detailing government support, federal aid, and proposed legislation for agricultural education and home economics. Various state normals and city superintendents outlined curricula and pupil governance.

Bischoff Concert Opens Season at First Congregational

The first Fischon concert of the season was given at the First Congregational Church with Mrs W May Browning, Ernest Lent, Anton Kaspar, and Dr Bischoff. The Lent Kaspar trio performed Napravnik and a varied program featured Browning in songs including the Jewel Song from Faust and other colorfully rendered works. Kaspar and Lent offered rich violin and string interpretations while Bischoff impressed with inventive organ and piano registration and ensemble accompaniments to a lively audience delight.

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Classic Teachers Meet as Washington University Appointed Host

The Claser alseaciation of the Madre States and Maryird accepts George Washington University as west meeting host for an upcoming gathering in the Woman’s Building at 133 T Street. Local Latin Greek and classical arts teachers invited to join the organization to promote classical studies. After introductions, refreshments will be served.

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Students at White House Visit Honors and Reflections

Thirty five students from Saratoga Springs High School visited the White House yesterday to meet the President and Secretary Taft. They toured Washington on a sightseeing trip funded by prizes earned for academic excellence. Taft welcomed them and praised their achievements while joking about future voting preferences for Taft in 1912.

Saratoga Springs White House Patt Taft Ma ‘Tatt Tatt

Old Book Gifted to President Amid Taft Campaign Talk

Representative Gardner of Massachusetts presented to the President a book by David Crockett written during his 1830s political battles. The volume denounces Van Buren and Jackson era attempts to control nominations and elections, with Gardner saying Roosevelt’s lending stance echoes Crockett’s scorning of dictating party choices.

Martin van Buren Gardner Massachusetts David Crockett Saren Jackson Annua van Burgh Garaner Roosevelt

Woman Irene Blazer Dies In North Carolina Home Fire

Irene Blazer aged fourteen, daughter of Mrs James Blazer, was burned to death when the Blazer home at Marshall North Carolina burned early this morning. The rest of the family escaped and questions swirled over a pet cat mystery. The charred remains were found inside the destroyed house.

Watlington Rose Asheville Irene Blazer James Blazer Blazer Marshall N.C Irene Nedy

Tribute to Mr Noyes Crowds Honor Washington Editor

Large delegations meet the Croaby Noyes funeral train in Baltimore and at Union Station as a Washington editor is mourned. Services will be at St Thomas Church after a day at his son Theodore Noyes’s home. Washington Board of Trade adopts resolutions lauding his public service and civic devotion.

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Death of Crosby Noyes Prompts Knights of Columbus Resolutions

Washington Chapter Knights of Columbus adopted resolutions on the death of Crosby Noyes, expressing sympathy to his family and noting the order’s service to the community. Also reported: Miss Hannah Desmond and Daniel Toomey wed at St. Mary’s Church rectory by Rex Philipp McGuire. ages given as 43 and 29.

Washington Knights of Columbue Crosby Noyes Knights of Columbus Washington City Cross Thomas J Donovan Daniel Toomey Hannah Desmond Sperlat Washington Post

Social Gossip and Fashion in New York Society

The column discusses hotel gossip about women smoking in rooms at the Martha Washington, social life in New York theatres and society figures like Mrs Waldorf Astor, the Whitneys, Stuyvesant Fish, and Lily Langtry. It notes fashion trends from Paris, Duke de Chaulnes rumors, and Mrs Harold Baring’s social role. It also covers Japanese Miyaoka departure, Mrs Jamieson’s unusual granite tomb plan, and high society residences and gowns.

New York Shakespeare Whitneys Stuyvesant Fishes Mackays Astor Japan Mme Miyxoke Paris Mme Milyaoka Mmne Miyaoka

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Appetite Recovery

An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla restores appetite by strengthening the stomach and improving digestion, making eating pleasant. It cites spring loss of appetite as common and asserts many users endorse the product as the best remedy.

Hood

Post Want Ads Are Free Daily Opportunity

Post Want Ads Are Free invites readers to use the Want Section of The Post, noting it reaches the people of Washington and offers a daily opportunity to place ads.

Post The Washington

Merchant of Venice lecture calls Shakespeare realist in language

Prof Edward Griggs argues Shakespeare’s characters speak a life like speech, praising The Merchant of Venice as a peak of ethical awakening though it leaves motive and punishment incomplete. He cites Jewish Christian persecution and Elizabethan views on money lending shaping the play’s tragedy.

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Rules of the Past Educational Contest at The Washington Post

The contest welcomes entrants anywhere except Post employees and their families. Each illustration represents history geography or local scenes. Submit complete answer sets by contest close using readable methods. Prizes go to those with the most correct solutions. ties split.

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