Kindergarten in public schools urged as national program
An editorial argues for universal kindergarten in public schools as a means to Americanize children and counter alien influences. It notes campaigns in Texas and California, expert support from the National Kindergarten Association, and shows broad interest across states. The piece ends with a cautionary tale of a St. Louis woman's gas detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Call of Education
National Sidergarten Association
West Fortieth Street
York
Texas
California
Various Observations on Society and Politics in Brief
A satirical jumble notes ten thousand healthy children sent to workhouses in England, new labor unions in science fields joining the AFL, and a wit of potter kin calling for notable figures to succeed. It also mentions ex-crown prince Germany in pottery, mild peace terms, technicalities in law, fraud outcomes, gas mask auctions, and social commentary on fashion and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Statement of Liabilities and Oath by Grayson Bank Cashier
The document records 20000.00 total liabilities including rediscounts with the Federal Reserve Bank. Guy Hamilton, cashier, swears to the truth of the statement to the best knowledge, subscribed before J. P. Southerland on September 19, 1919.
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United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Fed. Res.bank
State of Texas
County of
Grayson
Guy Hamilton
J. P. Southerland
No Worms in a Healthy Child Tonic Ad
An old medical ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic to enrich blood improve digestion and act as a strengthening tonic for children with worms claiming the remedy will dispel worms and restore health. It also advertises Lax-Fos with Pepsin Syrup Tonic-Laxative for habitual constipation with a 14 to 21 day regimen and notes the products are pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
France
America
Grove
Breakfast Guests and a Sister in a Lacy Cap
A breakfast gathering includes a sister in a lace cap and negligee. her little brother exclaims in awe at her appearance. The article notes that Hail Columbia was written as a march and first played for inaugurations in Washington.
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Sister
Little Brother
Columbia
Washington
John Street
New York
Oldest Scottish church at Birnie dates to 12th century
A Birnie church near Elgin is believed to be Scotland’s oldest active public worship site. Tradition places its construction in 1150 and notes an ancient hammered brass Celtic bell remains in use today.
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Scotland
Birnie
Elgin
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St. Louis
England
Canada
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Frederick William M Hohenzollern
American Federation of Labor
Planters National Bank
Whitewright
U. S
U.S
U. Treasurer
T. H. Sears
J. G. McKinsey
J. L. Dyer
Sherman Storage Battery Co
South Travis St
Sherman, Texas
Sears Auto Company
Ford Automobiles
Fordson Tractors
Sears Auto Co
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