Education in Philippines hailed as promising work by U S educator
A noted American educator praises the Philippine Islands bureau of education, citing advances in English instruction, industrial training, and new school buildings. The twelfth annual report covers progress through April 1, 1912, including specialized elementary schooling, household industries, athletics, and expanded school sites.
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United States
Philippines
Bureau of Education
Jslands
Tropics
Director of Education For
The
Philippine Islands
Breau of Insular Affairs
Islands
Proesa
Baguio
Ihe Sture
Bureau
Thletics
Director of Education
General Office
Philippine Normal School
Philippine School of Arts and Trade
Hove
Manila
Vizi
Taft
Beauty Stop Pimples With Stuart's Calcium Wafers
An old advertising blurb praises Stuart's Calcium Wafers for clearing pimples blackheads and skin eruptions. It claims improved pores breath and complexion, noting quick effects and a rosy skin tone. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per box.
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Stuart
Drugaleta Everywhere
Fire destroys T Weber farm buildings near Gilbertville
A Saturday night blaze at the Weber farm near Gilbertville, La Porte Ia destroyed a barn, hay, oats, tools, two horses and many chickens. The fire origin is unknown. Insurance covered about half the value. Neighbor Chris Smith alarmed Bert Bernard who found the barn already in flames around 10 p.m.
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LaPorte City
T. Weber
Bert Bernard
Gilbertville
Hopper
Gine
M. B. Church
H. B. Wilcox
Jacob Wertz
Arthur
Mr. Good
Mr. Wertz
Albert Franklin
Warren Bellinger
Melville Haven
Luella Mayes
Alverta Powers
M. KE
Presbyterian Church
Chas. Hummel
Waterloo
D. J. Hummel
Harry McQuilkin
Vernal
Utah
Howard
Crook
Colo
C. A. Austin
Clara Holmes
Oswego
James F. Camp
Cedar Rapids
H. Burr
Lotus Club
A. T. Kline
West Main Street
Mares
Lyra
A. N. Kalb
The
Kenyon support boosts Republican hopes in Iowa race
Des Moines reports labor leaders urging votes to back legislators who will keep Senator W. S. Kenyon in the U S Senate. Republicans say results from many cities show union men backing GOP candidates, especially in Polk County. Weston, Kenyon's secretary, left Fort Dodge after aiding the campaign. Local races and temperance fights in Polk County loom large as the party projects a solid majority in the assembly. Crist of Oskaloosa predicts strong GOP gains in his district.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
United States Senate
Polk County
Assembly
Weston
Fort Dodge
Crist
Ef Oskaloosa
Senate
Republican
The Average Man on Pet Care and Self-Tix
The average man hurries to a veterinarian for a sick dog yet trusts dubious remedies for his own ailments. The remark contrasts care for pets with self treatment and questions why people seek easy solutions for personal health issues.
TIZ Foot Bath Promises Relief for Aching Feet
An old advertisement touts TIZ foot bath as a cure for swollen feet and foot misery. It claims TIZ shrinks corns bunions and helps wearers run and drill more easily, offering a 25 cent box or a free trial by mail from Walter Tarther Dodge & Co in Chicago.
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Walter Tarther Dodge &O
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Big Audiences Greeted Kenyon Pickett at Iowa Tour
United States Senator William S Kenyon and Congressman Charles E Pickett toured Delaware County Iowa on Oct 21 delivering brief addresses at Earlville Delhi Manchester Masonville and Winthrop. Large Manchester crowd filled county building and a later meeting in Independence drew many locals. J B Rutherford of Manchester died after eight months illness. Carr Bronson Carr law firm dissolved Henry Bronson retiring and forming new practice while interest in Manchester Democrat sold to new owners. Mayor E M Carr and son Hubert form law partnership while retaining Democrat ties. Guy Harrington injured in sewer ditch collapse while removing cribbing. others nearby aided rescue.
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Manchester
United States
William
Kenyon
Charles E. Pickett
Earlville
Delhi
Masonville
Winthrop
J. B. Rutherford
Frank Minn Street
Rutherford
Delaware County
Carr, Bronson
Hutchinson
Franklin Street
Manchester Democrat
Bronson
Democrat
Wade S. Long
Fred W. Hermann
E. M. Carr
Hubert Carr
Carr, Bronson & Carr
Death of Manchester Resident Rebecca Carpenter
Mrs Rebecca Carpenter of Manchester died Monday after a brief illness. Her death stems from old age and an injury to her hip sustained a few weeks ago.
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Rebecca Carpenter
Manchester
Maybe They Know No Better Apartment Costs
A columnist questions why someone earning $20,000 annually would choose to live in an apartment. The piece argues affordability influences housing choices and challenges assumptions about rental living. This critique weighs economic pressure against perceived quality and opportunity.
Perspi No powder promises relief from underarm sweat
An advertisement for Perspi No, a cooling powder that prevents underarm perspiration and body odors. It claims to stop clothing dampness, coloring running, and dress-shield damage, with a powder pad included per box, sold for 25 cents. List of local stores and Chicago address provided for purchase.
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Perspo Co
Chicago
Halden & Floyd
J. K. Joder & Son
J. J. Knapp
C. J. Miller
Schuneman & Co
Varied Grocery Specials and Prices Listing
A dense ad lists miscellaneous grocery items with bulk prices and quantity deals. Items include Michigan plums 15c each or 3 for, Alaska pink salmon tall cans, sweet corn three for, Karo syrups at multiple prices, cocoas and milks 25c to 6 for, oysters, sardines, diamonds matches, soaps like Palmolive and Ivory, breakfast cereals, flours, beans, rice, tea, grits, barley, and vinegars with assorted bulk offers and sellers.
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Michigan
Delta
Bunker Hill
Alaska
Riders of
Unitas Sauer
Hart
Bart
Wilton
Eee
Marshall
Steve Polish
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W. W. Hartman Company
Waterloo Evening Courier
Park Avenues Weat
LA Porte
Weber Farm
Fred Struble
St. Anne
Arthur Scanion
Will Strong
Ray Imond
Humboldt
BOR
Tiz
Orator
Pickett
Marvel
H. Krensky
Japan
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