Montana Teachers urged to attend Great Falls institute
The enrollment committee led by Professor John Dietrich invites Montana teachers to the state institute in Great Falls December 27 to 29 1911. Notable speakers include Dr W O Thompson Dr D S Jordan Miss Jessie Field and Miss Clara Baldwin. Hotel rates and rail fare details are given with a call for wide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Institute
Great Falls
John Dietrich
Helena Public Schools
Grant E. Finch
Dillon Public Schools
A. D. Wiggin
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Montana
W. 0. Thompson
State University of Ohio
D.S. Jordan
Leland Stanford
Rainbow
Association
the Rainbow
New Park Hotel
Clarence E. Eastman
Smelter
The Improvement of Montana Teachers
A report from Washington details Montana's teachers improvement efforts. A 200 member Montana teachers reading circle was organized in 1902 by Maggie V. Smith at a county superintendents conference and is run by a six member state superintendent appointed committee. Credits include certificates and diplomas with exam bonuses. High school teachers in Montana and North Dakota are exempt from teachers' institutes by law. An annual county institute runs three to ten days from September to January with compulsory attendance and salary. nonattendance risks license revocation. Support comes from license fees and county funds. An eight week summer session for state normal teachers was held at Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Education
Montana
Maggie V. Smith
North Dakota
Dillon
Rangers Meeting Set in December at Hunter’s Hot Springs
Bozeman Nov 28 Word was received from the Washington forestry department authorizing a general rangers meeting in December The gathering will be at Hunter s Hot Springs December 8 and 9 about 100 rangers from across Montana are expected The first meeting a year ago was profitable for Montana forestry officials Topics of interest to forestry workers will be discussed
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Bozeman
Dave Wilcox
Gallatin Forest Reserve
Foresty Department
Washington
Hunter's Hot Springs
Montana
Forest Reserve Discussion Sets December Meeting Agenda
Experts outline a Friday session on forest reserve protection with J D Warner Glen A Smith and Dave Conklin leading Absaroka Beartooth and Gallatin reserves. The afternoon covers timber sales by Bedford Whiteham Hayes and a Saturday grazing program with Kaufman Tinger Jordan Parker.
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Escl
J. D. Warner
Glen A. Smith
Dave Conklin
Absaroka
Beartooth
Gallatin
Missoula
John M. Bedford
James C. Whiteham
Samuel R. Hayes
Harry 8. Kaufman
Fred E. Tinger
Charles E. Jordan
H.T. Parker
Edward G. Durgan
Walter R. Ryman
Cassius Hurst
Absaroka Reserve
William E. Lockhart
Arthur H. Abbott
Frank A. Clark
Horace Yerkes
Beartooth Reserve
C. L. George
Ernest Wethern
Edward F. Foreman
Gallatin Reserve
How to Send Xmas Packages
Express firms advise wooden boxes for fragile items and excelsior packing. Include a card with sender and recipient addresses, address plainly, and print "from" with sender details in the corner. Use strong paper, secure twine, and request a receipt. mark perishable items clearly and ship early with "do not open until Christmas" labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Money Department
Careful Patrol Is Saving the Forest
Helena November 25. State forester Charles W. Jungberg reports last year in Flathead Lincoln district 19 442 acres of timber valued at 4 million burned 199 acres across six fires causing 25 000 feet of timber loss. State protection for 68 721 acres cost 343 61. Pro rata funding proposed with private landowner cooperation. Northern Montana Forestry association includes 84 members. Anaconda Copper Mining Co aided firefighting though not a member. Fire cost split differs by district with government paying 65 percent in three districts and state 85 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
State Board of Examiners
Charles W. Jungberg
Flathead
Lincoln
Jungberg
Northern Montana Forestry Association
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
For Rent Five Room Furnished House Enquire
A five room furnished house is for rent. Enquiries should be directed to Mrs. G. E. Jewell. The notice mentions dates 12 to 16 but lacks additional details.
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G. E. Jewell
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ARGE
State Institute
Monta
United States
Boards of Education
State Teachers’ Association
Rangers
Cuatiecea Oil Company
Inece” Ated
Selves
Firestone
Montana Auto Supply Co
Cadillac State Agency
Milwaukee
Taylor & Williams
Rich Hill Whiskey
L. A. Burrows & Co
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