Wisconsin’s University Praised as State’s Greatest Institution
President Eliot hailed the University of Wisconsin as the state’s foremost university at the Harvard Commencement in 1908. The text notes its broad reach through extension work, agricultural and nonresident student support, and the aim to uplift citizens and public welfare across the commonwealth.
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Eliot
United States
University of Wisconsin
Arvard
Funding State University
Commonwealth
Lveralty
Univeralty
College of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Madison
University Extension Division advances state efficiency
The text argues that national wealth and progress rise with each citizen's working capacity and education. It stresses deliberate, concerted effort to maximize individual development through university extension programs, aligning personal growth with state wealth and welfare.
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Ines
University of Wiscon
University extension classes boost Milwaukee plant work
The University Extension Division conducts regular shop sessions at the Hiler Stowell plant in Milwaukee with instructors visiting classrooms, delivering subjects in mechanical courses at intervals. Students receive personal guidance, ask questions, and progress is tracked, bridging long distance instruction with hands on experience.
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University Extension Division
University of Wisconsin
Hiler-Stowell
Milwaukee
Fhomas J. Neacy
Sinery
Wehools
Nency Adda
Bia
Zaya
Constanty
Tate Wolvereity
Skilled Mechanics Demand Growth Through Extension Work
A writer advocates expanding technical education to produce skilled mechanics locally. He notes that graduates from Europe have filled top construction roles, but stresses the need to train American youth through a well run extension program and correspondence courses to meet demand. He mentions collaboration with Wolveralty leaders to secure funding and broaden scope.
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Bio —University
Skillea'Mechanigon
Europe
Thia
University of Wisconsin teaches by mail and practical work
The University of Wisconsin promotes correspondence courses with six week summer sessions using university labs and shops. Students study 40 weeks by mail and may then join for practical instruction by the same instructors. Theory and practice link through labs, lathes, forges, and testing machines to train artisans and engineers.
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University of Wisconsin
University
Teels
Mosely Educational Commission
Wisconsin University
Ayaa
University Extension Aims to Prevent Disease
University officials foresee eradicating diseases like whooping cough measles diphtheria scarlet fever and typhoid within a decade. Though lacking a medical school the University of Wisconsin works to educate the public through its Extension Division teaching prevention and cure to reach individuals and communities.
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John Corbin
University of Wisconsin
Ita
Wisconsin Extension Division Education Effort Urged
The article argues that business men must educate the public to their wares and that public interest, university aid, and newspaper support are essential. It praises Wisconsin’s rapid progress and urges citizens to promote the University Extension Division’s external educational work with persistent, wise advertising.
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Italso
Bis
Wisconsin
University Extension Division
University Extension Aids Baker Institute In Milwaukee
Wisconsin University Extension reports a late October Bakers Institute in Milwaukee. State and federal experts trained bakers in selecting raw materials, dairy products, and preservatives, plus economical product choices and adherence to pure food laws. Sanitation and health safeguards were emphasized to reduce illness from bakery products. The program marked a pioneering university effort to help bakers work economically while protecting public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers’ Institute
Milwaukee
Extension Diysalom
University of Wisconsin
University Extension Division
Netitnta
Hese
Wisconesu
The Ills of Man From Ancient Nile Valley Treated
A historical display at the Royal College of Surgeons traces diseases across 5000 years in the Nile valley south of Konosao. Finds include an early appendicitis case, gout, and forearm splints. survey led by Captain B G Lyons. Separately, a secretary notes beggars’ letters evolving in tone and appeals.
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Valley of the Nile
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Frey-Aeron
Nile Valley
Konosao
Egypt
B. G. Lyons
Dangerous Operation and New Life Pills Ad Duped Readers
A vintage ad claims the removal of the appendix as a dangerous operation performed by a surgeon. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe, quiet cure for consumption headache biliousness and malaria with a 25 cent price at Sexton Bros Dray store.
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Carriea Helpfoloem
the State University
Wxtannion
Rich
Mien
Safie
New York Globe
H. C. Koenig
Grocer
Rsad
National Oyster Carrier
Booth
Bown the Galy
Incorporated
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Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
First National Bank of
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Wood County
F. McMillas
H. G. Hassright
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King
Adis
Faing
Li Lamenom
Dinerboa
Dyacatery
G.G
Pripald
Prio
Bumphrays’ Modivins Co
William and Joke ‘Streets
New York
Jpoe Post Ling
Dr. Shoop
Sexton Bros
E. F. Mechler
Miller Bros
Vedder
C. S. Vedder, Wace
Frain
American National Bank
Iron Works
Lang & Scharmann
South Depot Street
C.B. Edwards
Oonn Magunfield State Bank
John A. Hoffman
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