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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
A fragment notes a Tuli quota of school officials in Mitchell with the treasurer and clerk placed under new bonds. The speaker expresses pride in the organized body of school officials and intends to turn them over to their successor.
The speaker, a county superintendent, praises the school children and reflects on his tenure. He notes he has graduated 123 students and laments losing one teacher, Miss Laura Hubbard, to death. He urges parental support for teachers to shape lawful citizens.
The speaker urges high discipline in schools and backs teachers against punishment disputes. He questions the feasibility of self government in average schools, citing historical failure from Eden onward and noting the need to resist overreliance on honor as sole governance in education.
The speaker argues for enforced discipline in well ordered schools and the teacher’s authority as moral duty. He stresses personality as key to control and introduces The Power of Suggestion. He notes teachers’ wages affect male teacher turnout in South Dakota since 1880, with salaries rising 3 percent since 1903.
The piece criticizes modern teaching for rapid cramming and lack of review. It cites a recipe of mixed praise discipline humor vigor and patience to mold students. It warns that current teachers ease pupils through every difficulty and create parrots unprepared for real life.
A county superintendent reflects on needed virtues experience courage and common sense and notes improvements made. He describes a thorough office cleaning, organized records, complete certificates, destroyed old manuscripts, and a ready corps of teachers and boards. He urges teachers the superintendent mirrors their spirit and relies on inspired, responsive staff.
A formal call invites the new school administrator to rely on loyal aid and united response from trustees patrons and children. The speaker offers advice if sought and pledges open counsel while praising the recipient's vast experience and wishing health and success in the role.
A public figure reflects on being approachable and trustworthy across schools and offices. He recalls telling graduates in 1901 that betraying confidences is a social crime and pledges to keep private information about households dormant and secure.
The article argues for calisthenics in schools to strengthen the body while separate spiritual training should occur outside schools. It warns that culture divorced from piety would burden society, churches, and Sunday Schools with a burden hard to meet. Dr Thomas Nickson is cited on culture and piety.
A speech reflecting on the teacher’s influence over students urges pure conduct as the best sermon, urging teachers to embody Christlike example. The speaker pledges to remain active in the community, cherishing friendships and service while leaving the classroom.
The speaker expresses gratitude to the public, teachers, officers and children for support, families across townships for hospitality, and musicians who enriched public gatherings. He also thanks his predecessor, the state for its service, and all who assisted in today’s program, sending kind regards to all.
A formal farewell from a school supervisor reflecting on four years of leadership, gratitude for public support, and commitment to the interests of students and families as the speaker departs.
Fragmentary text references names and places. context unclear. OCR artifacts obscure events and details, leaving readers unsure of the人物 involved or the action described.
Fragment from the Philadelphia Record quotes a speaker saying I was born that way. The text is damaged and contains garbled names and phrases, offering a glimpse into a personal origin claim without clear context or full details.
The statement emphasizes that schooling benefits practical tasks and personal enjoyment. It argues education equips individuals with skills for employment and enhances leisure activities through knowledge and cultural engagement.
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