Rural Schools and the Normal System Debate
A speaker at Sparland argues rural schools offer better hands on learning, favoring flexible teaching over rigid Normal methods. He criticizes normal teachers for arrogance and ignorance, defends practical knowledge, and cites Shelby M. Cullom and Charles Farwell as examples of self made success outside Normal schools.
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Marshalls County
Sparland
Mary A. Biely
Schild
Altho
Washington
Fairchild
Treawry
Daniel Manning
el Manning
Stave
Lamar
Interior
Wupreme
Don Dickinson
Tven
Bryant Stratton
Ben Frankling
State
Illinois
California
Shelby M. Cullom
Charles Farwell
Congress of the United States
Mninois
Madison Surprise Party Sparks Neighborly Birthday Bash
From Our Own Correspondent in Madison Wisconsin a surprise party unfolds between two adjoining houses for a woman’s birthday and wedding anniversary. Guests bring leftover supplies to mark the event while the Presbyterian pastor and wife attend the informal gathering.
Parlor reminiscences from a Madison winter gathering
A Madison social evening recalls long lives and notable figures. Mrs C- recalls age at marriage, the minister, and the 89 year old pastor who died two months earlier. Attendees include Presbyterian clergy, John Spooner’s brother, and local merchants. The note discusses coal monopolies, sleighing, and a newly enlarged High School annex. The post office report lists salaries and costs, with the Evening News as a cheaper independent option.
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South America
Presbyterian Church
Rochester
WN. Y
Charles G Finney
Mother Cook
Judge Payne
Supreme Bench
Supreme
Payne
Denver
Madison
Staples
Kankakee
Ill
Chininguy
Willard
Western Farmer
Spooner
John IC Spooner
U 8
Lamar
National Supreme Bench
Mr Bakr
Boston
Mra McMinn
Williamsport
Penn
Mra Noble
D. B. Fleming
Mansfield
Marshall County
Lour
Post Office
Daily Independent
Republican
Democrat
SENEX
Wis
Blood purifiers and lard fraud cited in period ad notes
An advertisement cites D Jones' Red Clover Tonic as a leading blood purifier and mentions Dr Powell selling a 50 cent bottle. It exposes Armour & Co and Fairbanks & Co over lard adulteration, while Griggs' Glycerine Salve is praised as a universal healer. Also notes subscriptions offered at The Republican office.
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D Jones
Powell
Armour & Co. and
Fairbanks &Co
Chicago
Washington
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Clase Tency
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Madison, WI
Metropolitan Journal
Jacobs
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Minnesota
Iowa
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Beek Yeland
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Des Moelnes
Council
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Sieux
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Ocalma Mae
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Aberdecom Valley Line
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Henry Oe Oeina
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Henry Republican
Geo Burtey
Pristor
Republican Ia
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Marshall
Story City Bakery
O'Cloo
Marshall Repex
Mont Clayton Lodge
Viete. Brot Cen Pro
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Grand Arty
A. H. Kinnear
Ana
Grescor
W. H. Jones
Regulator
Third Stree
City Drug Store
F. M. Pendleton
O. F. Taylor
Magnolie
Putnam County
Second Street
Public Square
J. Riely
Greaser's New
A.M. Pool
Joan and Insurance Agency
Lonn
Restate Security
Charles Riehm
Corin
Republic
Vanlaningham
Eee
E. Sutpeon
Arters
Paskell
Ira M. Ong
Lacon
Wonona
George F. Worley
Ave
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Addrgarland
Addrone
S.L. Case
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