McAfee’s Park College and the self help ideal
John Armstrong McAfee, a Presbyterian minister and educator, built a self help program for needy students leading to Park College. Born 1831 in Marion County Kentucky, he taught at Fulton and Ashley, led Pardee College, then founded Park College with George S. Park in 1875. The Park College Family labor system makes attendance about 300 dollars yearly.
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Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
John Armstrong McAfee
McAfee
Kentucky
Marion County
Westminister College
Fulton
Hufford
George S. Park
Platte Presbytery
Park College
Presbyterian Church
Reverend McAfee Dies After Long Service in Education
Revered educator Reverend McAfee died at Parkville Missouri on June 12 1890 after years of devout service and a magnetic, people centered administration. The event marks an old anniversary this week.
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McAfee
Parkville
Missouri
Timber and Home Improvements Highlight Local Updates
Henry Fuller of Purdin builds a new poultry house this week. Geo Peters installs Ruberoid shingles on his residence Monday. Seidlitz Paint closeout offers savings on small house paint jobs. Ross Riddle remodels his farm home this week. John Burwell updates his farm near Reger. Closeout wallpaper patterns offer discounts up to half price with 5 and 6 bolt patterns.
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Henry Fuller
Purdin
Geo. Peters
Ross Riddle
John Burwell
Reger
Big middle west chickens urged to outgrow eastern rivals
A letter argues Eastern producers flood markets with small chickens and profit from cheap feed. The writer urges local growers to raise larger birds for roasting or capons, noting regional cost advantages and demand for bigger fowl. He also warns about fly season and urges immediate home screening and sanitation.
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Ens
Middle West
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