Weir Gave a Practical and His Education Review
A Friday evening city hall lecture by Dr. Samuel Weir of Dakota Wesleyan drew teachers and citizens. He traced education history from Rome to America, urged English study over Latin and Greek, and called for professional status and individualized teaching over rote memorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wier
Dakota Wesleyan
R. I. Otto
Maud Silsby-Nichols
Marie Cast
Rom
Greece
Rome
Weir
America
Heston
Institute Closes After Successful Davison County Week
The institute ends today at 3 PM after a week of strong attendance with 146 enrolled. Supt. Quigley presented a capable faculty and praise for the work. President Nicholson gave the closing address urging greater diligence and preparation for teachers.
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Institute of the
Eek
Supt
Quigley
Davison County
Nicholson
Public School Address Highlights Curricular Reform
Dr J W Teston of Madison Normal School urged modernizing high school studies to fit practical life. Supt Quigley introduced Milne who sang, with Silsby-Nichols on piano and Lilah Older delivering a strong elocution selection. Older's performance drew praise as Teston argued Latin Greek and classical topics may have limited future benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Teston
Madison Normal
Older
Dr. Heston
Federn
Mitchell corn palace to attract Sioux City crowd
The Mitchell corn palace, a 125 by 142 foot structure costing over 20000 dollars, will run September 25 to 380 with Sioux City day set for September 28. Col Roche will decorate, using corn and grains, and South Dakota counties have entered the expanded ground floor exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Mitchell
T. J. Spangler
Col. Roche
Levenworth
Kan
Spangler
Souuth Dakota
South Dakota
Bunda Rossa
Missionary C M Peck retires after eighteen years with ASU
C M Peck ends eighteen and a half years of service with the American Sunday School Union resigning after being dismissed by the state superintendent for not meeting demands. He notes extensive work including 305 Sunday schools organized, 9463 scholars gathered, 1646 schools aided, 2358 Bibles and Testaments distributed, 8079 families visited, 97571 miles covered, 3709 addresses given, and 34 churches developed from Sunday schools.
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C. M. Peck
American Sunday School Union
Martin
Peck
Mitchell
Peck to Lead Congregational Church at Bonestee
Peck will enter the ministry and take the pastorate at the Congregational church in Bonestee on the west side of the Missouri River. He will begin duties in a few weeks, necessitating his and his family's removal from Mitchell, ending a long residence and many friendships.
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Ecryontcos
Peck
Congregational
Bonestee
Missouri River
Mitchell
Souvenir Umbrella Donated to Doane Robinson
Mrs. G. W. Nash presented to Doane Robinson a Mitchell umbrella as a gift to the Historical Society. The umbrella commemorates the capital campaign and will be treasured as Pierre aims to become the northwest yoetropolis in years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Dakotan
G. W. Nash
Doane Robinson
The
Historical Society
Pierre
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles
Ho C DeWitt Co of Chicago has developed a salve from Witch Hazel claimed to cure piles eczema cuts burns bruises and skin diseases. The advertisement warns against counterfeit products and urges buyers to ask for DeWitt's genuine salve sold by Scallin Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Scallin Bros
Shall We Al Die of Thirst
J T Whitby argues in Chambers Journal that global and local water shortages are worsening due to population growth drainage and rapid timber destruction Trees attract rain clouds help soil moisture and delaying the drought may depend on preserving forests and replanting trees.
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Chambers’ Journal
J. T. Whitby
Cause of the Row
A domestic quarrel erupts as Mrs. Popley scolds Willie over a desire for the earth. Mr. Popley, from the bathroom, explains he is trying to wash off Willie's hands and face, prompting a humorous exchange reported by the Philadelphia Press.
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Review OF Education
Torical Review of Education
Institute
3. W. Heston
Mitchell’s Corn Palace
American Sunday
F C. Dewitt & Company
Ile
Judd
Advertiser
Orange Judd Farmer
Farm Journal
Monus
Central West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
West
Thos. Shaw
Northwestern
Prof. Shaw
St. Paul
Canada
Shaw
Commercial Northwest
Oraange Jupp Farmer
Orange Jupp Farmer
Orange Judd Company
ST. Paul, Minn
Chicaco, Ill
Marquette
Metropolitan Commercial College
Hennepen Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Boxrud Block
Redwing
United States
Northwest
G. M. Langum
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