Educational heads too light and airy in Virginia schools
A Leesburg Times critique cites a high school inspector faulting Virginia for prioritizing lavatories and air over study and brains. The column argues teachers deserve fair salaries and students with strong minds, not emphasis on porcelain basins and airy classrooms.
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Virginia Educational System
Virginia
State Board of Education
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Robert Ward Lee
Robert Edward Lee
Lewis Nixon
Hugh Spree Ridge
Hugh Breckinridge
John Crim
Lovetsville
New York
Some Day I Will Reform the World Poem by Walt Mason
A humorous verse by Walt Mason contemplates delaying grand reform to finish daily chores and keep peace at home. He muses about raising prices, paying workers, and resisting social agitation until later when he might march with red flags, only to be caught by the crowd and led to accountability.
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Walt Mason
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Lurk in Child Laxative
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best and harmless laxative for children. It promises a fruity taste and full dosage directions on each bottle while urging mothers to insist on the California brand.
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California
Last Member of Her Family Dies
Mrs. Hannah L. Murray a longtime county resident died last evening at 6 at her daughter Miss Maggie Murray's apartment in the City Hotel on North Main street. Funeral at City Hotel tomorrow at 2 pm with Mount Hebron Cemetery interment. Dunkard Church minister to officiate. Pallbearers named A. L. Rutherford Franklin Pope John B. Carver Charles Grove William T. Morgan and H. H. Carver. She was in her seventy seventh year, formerly Hannah Miller of Shenandoah county Virginia. Survived by five daughters twenty two grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
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Hannah L. Murray
Maggie Murray
City Hotel
North Main Street
Willard
Ohio
Winchester
D. W. Fellmer
Clarke County
Nelie Gordon
Hagerstown
Daisy Reed
City
Mrs Richardson Endorses Nerv Worth For Rheumatism
Mrs W M Richardson of Bluefield West Virginia says after months of rheumatic pain she took five bottles of Nerv Worth and is entirely relieved. She reports stomach upset resolved and recommends Nerv Worth. Miller's Drug Store sells Nerv Worth in Winchester.
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W. M. Richardson
N. and W
Bluefield
W. Va
W. M. Ichardson
Wyoming St
Anefield
Miller's Drug Store
Winchester
Mustard Plaster Promises Swift Pain Relief
Advertisers tout a blistering plaster as a powerful heat treatment that cannot blister and works far faster than fifty mustard plasters. Doctors reportedly were astonished by its rapid relief of pains and inflammation and recommended it for sprains lumbago and gout.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Cautions Safety and Brand Identity
An old advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin highlighting the Bayer Cross and the genuine name. It urges consumers to request Bayer Tablets of Aspirin and notes common uses for relief from headaches neuralgia and other pains. It mentions small tin boxes of 12 tablets and larger packages sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Calotabs Cure for Colds and Flu Advise
Doctors endorse Calotabs as a nausea free calomel treatment for colds and influenza. One tab at bedtime activates the liver by morning, with no nausea or eating disruption. Sold by druggists in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a refund if not satisfactory.
Woman Finds Relief From Kidney Trouble Says Foley Pill Helped
Mrs G Hyde of Homestead Michigan writes that years of weak kidneys and backache left her tired and unable to work. After using Foley Kidney Pills she felt like a new person and could resume her duties. Public notices advertise the pill with broad claims.
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G. Hyde
Homestead
Mich
Foley
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