Memorization in Education Calls for Balance and Practice
The piece argues against overemphasis on rote memory or pure reasoning, urging teaching focus on the process and efficient use of time. It cites Dr. Thomas Hill and Warren Celborn, advocates direct language, arithmetic practice, and preserving old English study to strengthen memory and expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hill
Portland
Harvard University
Warren Celborn
Hill
London Saturday Review
Crook’s North Wars End as Winter Campaign Closes at Fort Fetterman
General Crook’s relief arrival at Fort Reno follows a snow bound march back to Fort Fetterman on March 26 after a skirmish against Sioux and Crazy Horse followers. The narrative notes the hospital plans at Fort Fetterman, upcoming supply trains, and a renewed push with Crow scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Crook
Savage
Uncle Sam
Fort Reno
Old Fort Reno
Ferris
Fort Fetterman
Fetterman
Egan
Crazy Horse
Stewart W. C. Byran
Park Fetterman
Big Horn
Fort Laramie
Fort
D. A. Russell
Northwest
Department
Cheyenne
Camp Sheridan
Nebraska
Red Cloud
Spotted Tail
Missouri
Untrodden Okefenokee Swamp Mystery Near Monticello
Monticello area reports a long rumored volcanic phenomenon in the Okefenokee swamp twenty five miles from Monticello toward the Gulf coast. Judges Bell and White have led attempts to reach the site with tree top observatories, but dense undergrowth and elusive terrain thwart expeditions. Confidence grows that within a year the mystery may be revealed by fresh efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Savannah
Florida
Gulf Coast
Sam
Judge Bell
Judge White
Quincy
Bourne
Okefenokee
Mystery of the Anaconda Letters and Custer Links
The Clymer committee questioned Mr. Seip at Fort Lincoln about the New York Herald's March 31 article and Belknap's Anaconda. Seip said Wilson gave letters to Gen. Custer. Meeker testified Custer cashed drafts for him. Custer's connection appeared unofficial. Also recounted is a tale of Don Tiburcio Tapia hiding Spanish doubloons near Arroyo Seco with a buried cross marking the spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Committee
Seip
Fort Lincoln
New York
Marc
Belknap
Col. Wilson
Custer
General Custer
Herald
Bismark
James Gordon Bennett
Wilson
Ralph Meeker
The
Gen. Custer
County
Fort Benton
Los Angeles
Cal
Tiburcio Tapia
Cucamonga Ranch
Sonora
Don Tiburcio
Mother Earth
Ramon
Castro
Arroyo Seco
Cucamongo
Itamon
Don
San Jose
Rascal Castro
Don Piburcio
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H. N. Rogerson
Pioneer Saddle and
N.B
R. E. Hart
OLD Colony
Main St
Greeley
Colorado
Boughtor
Hudson Highlands
Fort Couns
Coronado
Fort Collina
Larimer County
B. A. Haynes
A. BE. Girson
A. & Gibson
Colorano
Sanborn
D Buckley
Weld County
F L. Childs
Justice OF the Peace
the Bakery
Greeley Weld Co
Jd Leavy
Florist
Grant and
Sherman Sts
J. M. Premaan
Jos. C. Shattuck
See’s Union Colony
Reali Estate Brokers
Raat
Denver
Ofice
Masonic Block
Colo
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Hudson
Highlands
James McManus
Denver News
Ofare
Mozelle
France
Optiela
TER
Greeley, Colorado
Fellows, Holmes & Clapp
Frank Leslie
America
Enue
Pearl Street
Avp
Leavitt
Deputy County Surveyor
and Justice OF the Peace
Sterling
the Herald
Cook
Gatterer
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