Commencement Address for Ackley High School Class of 1903
The piece presents Arnold Blattenspieler's commencement remarks at Ackley High School, praising the class, teachers, and community. It reflects on progress, education’s environment, and the hope of graduates. The oration looks back on twelve years of schooling, honors debate victories, athletic teams, and the class motto They conquer who will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Blattepieler
Ackley High School
Oumbera
Ciiefy
Ackley
Determining One's Occupation and Civilizational Debate
A speech urges careful career choice emphasizing education as the foundation of success in money politics or service. It argues that true progress comes from schooling that develops physical mental and moral training more than church influence, defining civilization through educated reasoning and opportunity.
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BJ. Tool
Hfe
Thoas
Beat
AkDaeyTuniten
Necesary
Shail
Church
Alma Mater, dear, Ackley High School Poem
Class poem composed for Marian Louise Francis reflects farewell to Ackley High School. It recalls twelve years of sheltering care, annual memories, and a reckoning day four years past when the high school portals opened. The 1901 year is praised for worthiness and honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Discussion on church school as path to self improvement
The piece argues that the church and the school are the main institutions elevating individuals and civilization. It stresses that personal character, patriotism, love, emotion, imagination, will, and right aims are the core elements to be developed, with the church reinforcing fundamental traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Will, emotion, and education in moral power
The author argues that willpower and motive drive character more than knowledge. Emotion touched by spiritual power can reform a man, while education alone proves inadequate without love and proper intention. Sacrificial service for church and heathen alike shows true worth beyond schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditlatlao
Alman
Comera
Ana
Influence of Booka and Jesse Nolte on Reading Choices
The article argues books shape character and life choices. It urges selecting high quality literature early, noting reading forms opinions, inspires virtue, and guards youth from lower pleasures. It warns against corrupted reading and hints at continuation on Page 5.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in 1886 Toledo Paper
Frank J. Cheney of BF J Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for each untreatable cararrh case. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, includes a notary seal and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and a druggist selling point.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Las. Bugis County
Frank J. Cheney
BF. J. Cheney &Co
Hall
Frank J. Orrengy
A. D
A. W. Gruason
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted for Stomach Health
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for stomach troubles including loss of appetite nervousness headaches indigestion and sourness. It claims nourishment comes through the stomach and that the product is sold by all druggists with quick relief promised.
Little Early Risers Claim Gentle Laxative Relief
Ladies and children are invited to try Dewitt’s Little Early Risers laxative pills praised for gentle action. The ad claims they do not purge the system and that a double dose won’t gripe or sicken, with testimonials from Howell of Houston and Lafayette mentioning their superiority over other pills.
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Howell
Houston
Tex
Lafay
Dewittt
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Presbyterian Church
Glee Ulnd
Arnold Blattspleler
Mary
Glee Club
Rieadship
Dias Avent
Patedterory
Howard Rath Ch Jong
Benediction
Hugh McNinch
Ecores
Mathematica
Hoyer and Rath
Bur Legeona
Sahgol
Marian Louise Francis
Chester Richandson
Booka
Jesse Nolte
Builders’ Paper
Erudden Lumber Company
Roosevelt Brothers
Knickerbocker Flour Mill
Run
Graham
Padishah
The
New England Watch Co
Waterbury, Conn
York, Wise
Iseott
I. J. Coenny
Toe
Lion Coffee
Roley
Hon
Eohultz
Vicar Bros. Meat Market
Victor Brothers
T. J. Symington
Queen’s University
Cannp
First House South Presbyterian Church
Ackey
Iowa
H.althaus
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