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Newspaper

Aurora Commercial

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1864

Page

2

Aurora School Board must raise teacher salaries now

The Aurora newspaper urges the School Board to increase teacher pay, noting salaries are lower than in Lawrenceburg Cincinnati and other districts. It warns scarce competent teachers and argues dignified pay attracts talent, advocating action at once amid wartime costs. The piece contrasts local rates with Cincinnati 1863 figures and criticizes sub par compensation as harming education.

Lawrenceburg Aurora Cincinnat Cincinnati Congress Dearborn Ohio Thos. Pattison Risley Commy B. F. Spencer Dept’y Versailles Franklin Co C.C. Binkley Brookville Decatur Co S. A. Bonner Greensburgh Rush Co Ren Pugh Rushville James L Ind Rete Neie Wit

Public Schools Discipline Parses Punishments and Rules

The trustees defend school policies on after hours access and a one month suspension for three unexcused absences. They argue janitors keep doors secure during noon and weather, and support suspension over corporal punishment in higher grades. The note endorses parental duty and civil government as models for discipline.

Aurora I W. Garg Ta.sabanit Tine Lanoete Newtor Warts L. G. Huazavas

Trustee Freeman Publication Sparks School Rules Debate

George Sutton writes that a majority of School Trustees authorized Mr Freeman to publish a communication in the Commercial to present school government rules. Sutton says he did not authorize signing his name and will explain his disapproval after reading the forthcoming piece.

Mr. Enpitor Freeman Grorce Sutton

Publishers Convention Called to Protect Indiana Press

The Indiana press faces ruin under rising materials and labor costs and warns publishers to convene in Indianapolis on December 8 to discuss protective measures. Leading papers back the idea, while the article also notes Nevada Governor elect Blasdell and praises Seventh Cavalry actions in Civil War campaigns.

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Indiana Troops Move Against Rebel Force Near White's Station

Report from headquarters describes a large rebel detachment tearing up rails at White's Station nine miles east of the city on the Memphis and Charleston railroad. The first brigade of five regiments moved quickly. the enemy fell back before they could reach the scene. The piece laments the rebellion and notes Indiana troops' resolve and pride in their state and governor. A separate note reports Rev. W. G. Ransdall robbed of 130 dollars recently.

White's Staton Memphis and Charleston 7Th Cavalry Indiana

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