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August 12, 1921
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Edward T. Downer, registrar of Western Reserve University, reports that only 40% of Cleveland high school graduates qualify for college admission, blaming jazz music and automobile joy-riding. He suggests this is nationwide and recommends parental discipline.
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MUSIC AND MOTORS
Can it be true that the boys and girls in Bismarck are failing in their high school work because of jazz and autos?
It's the case in Cleveland according to Edward T. Downer, the registrar of Western Reserve University, who says that out of 1500 graduates of Cleveland high schools who applied for admission to the college only 600, or 40 per cent, have been accepted.
And he blames music and motors, jazz and joy-riding. Also, he thinks Cleveland conditions are typical of those throughout the nation.
The remedy? A little home discipline by father and mother.
Can it be true that the boys and girls in Bismarck are failing in their high school work because of jazz and autos?
It's the case in Cleveland according to Edward T. Downer, the registrar of Western Reserve University, who says that out of 1500 graduates of Cleveland high schools who applied for admission to the college only 600, or 40 per cent, have been accepted.
And he blames music and motors, jazz and joy-riding. Also, he thinks Cleveland conditions are typical of those throughout the nation.
The remedy? A little home discipline by father and mother.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Jazz Music
Automobiles
High School Failure
College Admission
Parental Discipline
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward T. Downer
Where did it happen?
Cleveland
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Key Persons
Edward T. Downer
Location
Cleveland
Story Details
Registrar Edward T. Downer attributes low college admission rates from Cleveland high schools to jazz music and joy-riding in automobiles, viewing it as a national issue remedied by parental discipline.