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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

3

Michigan State Normal college trains future teachers in Ypsilanti

The Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti offers a Two Years Life Certificate Course for rapid preparation, a Bachelor of Pedagogics after three years, and a Bachelor of Arts after four years. It also serves non-degree pupils and features a conservatory and a public school music teacher track.

Normal College Michigan State Normal College Ypsilanti, Mich Michigan

Advertising in Austria Boosts Rail Travel Pictures Draw Tourists

The American advertiser's enterprise extends to Austria where railroads push travel schemes. The Southern railway presents striking pictures of Dolomites Abbazia and other Austrian Riviera spots. Dr Richard Muenal chief railway inspector lectures in Vienna Berlin and other cities to lure tourists.

Austria Southern Railway Dolomites Abbazia Austrian Riviera Richard Muenal Vienna Berlin

Mayor Drives First Mule Car in Indianapolis Cit

In 1863 a street railroad attempt began in Indianapolis with two charter bids. After a long delay and bitter fight the Citizens' company won a charter and by 1866 about seven miles of track were built. The first line ran on Illinois street, opened in June with the mayor driving a car.

Indianapolis Citizens’ Company Illinois Street

Butler College and Its Bright Prospects in Indianapolis

Butler college, an established liberal arts institution in Indianapolis, traces its origin to 1849 and now operates from a 25 acre campus in Irvington. It reports 468 students, active endowment campaigns including gifts from Joseph I Irwin, Marshall T Reeves, and Andrew Carnegie, a normal teachers training program, May through August spring courses, and a summer session with Yale and Oshkosh Normals oversight.

Butler College Indianapolis Joseph I. Irwin Columbus Ind Marshall T. Reeves Andrew Carnegie Charlies H. Judd Yale John. A. H. Keith Oshkosh

Gas Lights Put in Use on Streets in Year 1084

In 1851 a gas company was chartered for Indianapolis, but streets saw gas lighting only in 1664 for a few lamps. 1852 brought a charter for Northwestern Christian University and funding plans for buildings. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows began erecting a building at Washington and Pennsylvania Streets, and the city adopted the general law after a change from its special charter.

Indianapolis Northwestern Christian University Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Washington and Pennsylvania

Valparaiso University A Rising Indiana Educational Icon

Valparaiso University ages 35 years with three departments and 35 students now reports 2% departments and 176 instructors serving over 5,000 annually. The school gains global educator respect, expands courses while holding expenses steady, and is State Teachers' Training Board accredited. A McClure's article urges reading its life and cost of living remarks.

Valparaiso University State Teachers’ Training Board McClure’s Indiana

City Hospital in Village Quietly Serves Poor Patients

The City hospital operates as a self governing enclave northwest of the city on Coe Street with a staff of physicians and internes, a nurse training school, and its own power plant. It plans a new service building for 60 beds and a contagious pavilion costing 40 000 and 60 000 respectively, while treating 2 537 patients last year. expansion is needed to accommodate demand.

City Hospital Coe Street State Medical College Florence Martin Eleanor Hospital Flower Mission J. L. Freeland

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