Fairy Tale Heroes Saved In Passaic School Board Vote
In Passaic New Jersey the board of education narrowly failed to remove a list of children's books submitted by the city superintendent. Henry H Hettema urged deleting fairy tales and fables including Robin Hood and Grimm titles arguing funds should go to history and practical works. The amendment failed leaving Mother Goose safe for another year.
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Passaic
New York
Robin Hood
Mother Goose
Jack the Giant Killer
Board of Education
New Jersey
Boston
Anderson
Henry H. Hettema
Second Ward
Don’t Worry in Dog Days Keep Cool and Calm
In hot August, avoid nagging and fussing at family, work, and public life. Stay temperate, keep cool mentally and physically, eat moderately, and avoid sun exposure to reduce stress and health risks during the dog day heat.
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Sol
Reopening Dance Class at Rick's Academy
A reopening reception and dance sessions for Rick's dancing classes are announced at the Academy on East Main. New beginners are invited for Thursday evening September 10 with private lessons available by arrangement. Telephone contact is provided.
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Rick
Academy
East Main
Perfect Diet and Mode of Living and Immortality Debate
A essay argues that bodily waste and renewal balance could grant physical immortality. It cites Hammond and Allen on self renewing bodies, notes ageing results from impure diet and poor elimination, and links mental state to bodily decay. The piece blends theology, science, and philosophy on eternal life.
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Wiliam A. Hammond
Thomas J. Allen
M. A
LL. D
Rostret
Jacques to Host Ice Cream Carnival After Matinee
Tomorrow afternoon Jacques will introduce a reception with an ice cream carnival on the stage for attending ladies. The week’s play Sappho draws strong patron interest as Miss Nordstrom shines as Fanny Legrand and Mr Hartford as Jean. Allan Duggan sings new songs and motion pictures are shown. next week Captain Swift premieres with ladies receiving gold watches at matinees.
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Jacques
Sappho
Fanny Legrand
Coming Events August to September at local halls and clubs
August 7 at School hall South Waterbury a dance and prom by the Four Unknowns. Aug ? Reid's grove near the ball grounds a picnic by Branch 26 Workmen's circle and Br 2 Socialist party. Aug 16 Jacques opera house entertainment for John O'Brien. September 4 Murray hall social and dance by the Ramblers. September 7 Rick's dancing academy East Main lisprests reopening September 9 Teeny hall annual fair of Brooklyn Athletic club.
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School Hall
South Waterbury
Reid's Grove
Branch
Workmen's Circle
Br 2
Socialist Party
Jacques Opera House
John O'Brien
Murray Hall
the Ramblers
Rick’s Dancing Academy
East Main
Lisprests
Brooklyn Athletic Club
Connecticut Undertakers Convention at Lighthouse Point
The Connecticut Undertakers Association will hold its annual convention at Lighthouse Point on Wednesday August 26 with W S Tomlinson of Danbury the state president officiating. Reports from state officers and from delegates to the national convention last autumn will be heard. About 100 of the 120 members are expected to attend. A recess dinner will be served at the Lighthouse Point hotel.
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Connecticut Undertakers’ Association
Lighthouse Point
W. S. Tomlinson
Danbury
Tomlinson
A. W. Beecher
M. F. Walker
New Haven
W. Hall
Norwich
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