States Rank Quality of Public School Systems
May 25 New York Montana leads national index of public school systems with California second Arizona third New Jersey seventh Washington state ranks mid pack The Russell Sage Foundation study notes U S school effectiveness at 52 percent and shows West gains while the East lags. Hawaii Canal Zone and Porto Rico surpass many states in ratings. high school enrollment has surged from 19 000 in 1870 to about 7 million today.
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New York
Montana
United
Russellige Foundation
Aigus
Alifornia
Rizona
New Jersey
Leonard P. Ayres
Department of Education
Unite States
Foundation
West
Utah
Maryland
Newersey
California
United States
Ha‘aii
Canal Zone
Porto Jeo
Kawaii
Iowa
Monma
Oregon
Carolinas
New England
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Andance
North Carolina
Was Too Beautiful, Is Sued for Divorce in New Jersey
Paterson, N. J. Anita McGlade declares beauty harmed her marriage and prompts a divorce suit. She writes to her husband, Sergi James, asserting her looks ruined her role as wife and mother as evidence in the Chancery case led by Prancis Scott.
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Paterson
N. J
Irs
Anita McGlada
Sergi
James
T.mecglade
McGlade
Hisband
Special
Chancery
Prancis Scott
Family dispute recalls 1911 1916 McGlade marriage woes
The McGlades faced a decree request amid a troubled union. In 1911 the groom was 17 and the bride 15, and in March 1916 Mrs. McGlade left her young son with grandmother Emma Monke to mind a few hours and did not return.
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McGlades
Three New Scout Troops in Waterloo
Waterloo welcomes three new scout troops under R J Lichty C H Trunke and Willard Barlow as W B Wiley notes Waterloo as a fast growing scout city. The move follows a statewide push with parents and business leaders backing scouting, and leaders say boys are advancing toward first class status as summer activities begin.
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Waterloo
W. B. Wiley
Chicago
Wiley
Thoro
Mason City
Mr. Wiley
R. J. Lichty
C. H. Trunke
Willard Barlow
Ray Short
Y M C A Closing For Repairs In Waterloo
The Y M C A on Bridge street will close for two to three weeks for overhaul and cleaning. Officials say the current space cannot accommodate Waterloo’s size and traffic and a larger building is planned for the near future. A free movie shows tonight with two comedy reels, and after reopening a large boys swimming program will start. Many boys have already signed up to join.
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Bridge Street
Waterloo
Frank Roberts
Charles Young
Cedars
Tine
Charley Johnson
Lere
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Long Heaeh
C. BE. Lapp
First Baptist Church
Sarori Hospital
Jd. Mentzer
Elizabeth Moulton
Teachers’ College
State Normal Schoul
Pittsburg
Kaw
Baccalaureate Exercises Highlight La Porte City Graduation
Attendance at La Porte City auditorium for the baccalaureate sermon nearly taxed the house as the 21 member senior class prepared to graduate. The program featured scripture, songs, a talk, and remarks guiding the students toward future paths in education and vocations, with commencement set for Thursday afternoon.
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la Porte City
Carleton D. Anton
Lloyd R. Arthur
Glenn Appleton
Mary Frances Banger
TM. Catheryneck
Esther Maye Coffin
J. Westley Fleming
Kenneth Goble
Stella
Knox Ehair
Sen Luter
Peggy
Glenn WS. Merry
My Girls
Emmanuals’ Evangelical Church
Swanmer
Amma Justi
Minnie
Austin
J. Powell
Iowa City
Austin Pow
University Hospital
Pawel
Rue
St Tr His
Weterton
Robby Mowbray
Ind
Wiliam Mowbray
Sid i
Cronvers
Margie Wasser
Laforte Mty
BS Fen Ung
Fett Sawere
Excelsior Springs
Bowers
Gibson
Cedar Falls News Bureau Address and Hours
George H. Twaddle is listed as Cedar Falls resident news representative for the Waterloo Evening Courier and daily deporter. His office is 111 West Fourth Street with telephone number and office hours 9 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m.
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George H. Twaddle
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Deporter
West Fourth Street
Rates for electric service raised in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls May 25 Rates for electric service from the municipal plant were raised last evening by the city council due to higher coal and labor costs. The 1 cent per kilowatt hour increase with a 75 cent minimum takes effect June 1, restoring the prior level last in 1917. Also noted are civic updates on visits by Helen Tow and Amelia Taylor death.
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Cedar Falls
Mermabers
Helen Tow
Canton
China
Black Hawk County
Teachers’ College
Clarence G. Childs
National Republican Committee
Ce ‘Dar Falls
Amelia Taylor
Fairview Cemetery
Great Western
Junction
East High to Present Noted Lyceum Course at Low Price
East high school closes a contract for a premier lyceum course featuring Arthur Middleton baritone Jessie Christian soprano the Hostanian sextette and the Pierre Pelletier players among others. Tickets at 1.50 claim to be the lowest in the United States for such entertainment.
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East High School
Waterloo
Arthur Middleton
Metropolitan Opera Company
Jessie Christian
France
America
Galli Curci
Melba
Pierre Pelletier
Elias Day
Edmund Vance Cook
Frank P. Saddler
Chicago
Municipal Court
W. I. Atkinson
Western Linceum Bureau
United States
Des Moines
Mid- Meton
Aldov
Metropolitan Company
Christian
Bostonian
Lyceum
Bilas Day
Frank F. Saddler
East High
Quarantine Notes and Infections Listed in Marian Area
Smallpox quarantine notices name four Walden family members aged 50 21 16 and 2 at 1121 South Street. Other cases include Marian O Rommer 335 Bates Street true. Cashell at 1020 Fourth Fort East. Jorgenson 804 High Street. Scarlet fever case listed as Ernst 1220 Fourth Street West.
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
A 19th century style advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for feminine troubles including backache headaches and sleeplessness. The testimonial from Mrs Exste L. Orrick claims health restoration and avoidance of surgery through Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with praise from multiple family members over years.
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Iowa
Doctor Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Automobiles blaze and alarms echo in city incidents
A fire at 714 T18 Sycamore Street extinguished by hydrants. False alarms from box 46 at Pine and Sycamore Streets. A barber shop porter in Owenback, Luther Johnson, suffered head injury but rapidly recovered. A missing boy, Glen Reilly, age 3, last seen Saturday. striped overalls and light shirt noted. parents seek information.
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Uwe Automobile Exchange
Sycahorn Street
Tioien
Sycamore
Luther Johnson
Owenback
James Reilly
Denver
Glen
Ige
Furan Fame
Radio Active Solar Pad Relief Claims Unverified
An advertising missive promotes a Radio Active Solar Pad to cure numerous ailments from sciatica to high blood pressure. It touts continuous water system circulation, claims easy use, no diet, and a test proposition with purchase at risk to the seller. Contact Radion Appliance Co in Los Angeles for information.
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Radion Applinner Co
Bradbury
Los Angeles
Calif
Missing Persons Notice with Unclear Details
Fragmentary OCR reports a missing person inquiry involving several names and locations, mentioning a residence at 2202 Fourth Avenue West and a Mrs. MeVey formerly Miss Yure. The legibility is low and key facts are obscured.
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Caludoin
Mevey
Calore
Georgeir
Miller
Misa Yure
Bulgarian Blood Test Promises Health Cure All
An old advertisement proclaims Bulgarian Blood Test as a universal remedy claiming Bulgarians live longer than others, with eccentric lines about blood purification and multiple body benefits. It markets the product as available through doctors and merchants, urging readers to try it.
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Bulgaria
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Gwai
Cedar Falls Daily News
Trafic
Ilinois Central Rt
Briacea Ia
Sola Manufacturare Briacea Drug Company
Hanses City, Mo
Pire Alarms
Bronson Xn
Pome
Cadtverti
Wangler Bros. CO
East Fourth St
Hayoy
Hisey Waller
Jilasytte
Au Huey
Flating
THE
Co-Op Auto CO
A. C. Fritz
Mgr
Sycamore Street
Marsh-Place
Iowa Tires Sales Company
W. Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Waterloo, Iowa
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