Practical and historical review of education by Dr Weir
Dr Weir of Dakota Wesleyan gave a closing lecture at the teachers institute in Renabers hall. He traced education from Rome through Greek influence to modern reform, stressing social demand behind reforms and urging more focus on culture and individual needs rather than memorization.
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Teachers’ Institute
Renabers Ana
Samuel Wier
Dakota Wesleyan
R. ‘Otto
Ganen
Maud Silsby-Nichols
Marie Castor
Greece
Rome
Weir
Engae
America
Tso
Heston
Institute Closes After Successful Week in Davison County
The institute wrapped up today at 3 PM after a highly successful week with attendance higher than in previous years, enrollment reaching 146. The faculty, led by Supt Quigley, praised the instructors and the high order lectures and classroom work. President Nicholson delivered the closing address urging greater faithfulness and preparation for teachers.
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Quigley
Rthhern
Davison County
Nicholson
Public address on the modern public school at city hall
Dr. J W Weston of Madison Normal School spoke to a fair audience on The Modern Public School. Lt Milne sang with Maude Silsby-Nichols on piano and Lilah Older recited. Older drew great approval. Br Heston criticized impractical Latin and urged agriculture and practical studies for today’s pupils.
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Nursday
J. W. Weston
Madison Normal School
Quigdey
Mr. Milne
Maude Silsby-Nichols
Lilah Older
Miss Older
Br. Heston
Miedern
Cannes
Mig
Beche High
Mitchell corn palace to be built for Sioux City week
The Mitchell corn palace will run September 25 to 28 attracting many Sioux City residents. The project costs over $20,000 and measures 125 by 142 feet with corn and grain decorations by Col Roche. South Dakota counties will fill interior space as bands and street attractions accompany a one fare railroad rate.
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Sioux City Journal
Mitchell
Sioux City
WT. J. Spangler
Col. Roche
Levenworth
Kan
Spangler
South Dakota
Missionary C M Peck retires after eighteen years of service
C M Peck ends eighteen and a half years with the American Sunday School Union amid a dispute over compliance with stated demands. He notes his long career in Mitchell, detailing 305 Sunday schools organized 9 463 scholars gathered 1 646 aided 2 358 Bibles and testimonents distributed 8 079 families visited 97 571 miles traveled and 3 709 addresses and sermons delivered with 34 churches developed from Sunday schools.
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C. M. Peck
American Sunday School Union
Martin
Peck
Mitchell
Mr. Peck to Lead Bonesteel Congregational Church
The article notes Mr. Peck will enter the ministry and take a pastorate at the Congregational church in Bonesteel on the west side of the Missouri River. He plans to begin duties in a few weeks, requiring his family’s move from Mitchell after many years of community ties.
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Young Peoples
Peck
Congregational Church
Bonesteel
Missouri River
Mitchell
Souvenir Gift to Doane Robinson For Historical Society
Mrs. G. W. Nash today presented a Mitchell umbrella as a gift to the Historical Society via Doane Robinson. The umbrella commemorates the capital campaign and is expected to be treasured as Pierre grows into the retropolis of the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Dakotan
G. W. Nash
Doane Robinson
The
Historical Society
Pierre
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for Piles and Skin
DeWitt Co of Chicago claims a Witch Hazel salve treats piles, bleeding itching and protruding sores, eczema, cuts, burns and bruises with no equal. Counterfeits abound so ask for DeWitt’s genuine salve. Sold by Scallin Bros.
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Scallin Bros
Water scarcity warned by J. T. Whitby in Chambers Journal
Whitby argues that global drought and drying water springs follow population growth and drainage. He blames widespread timber destruction for reducing rainfall and soil moisture and urges preservation and replanting of forests to delay a world depleted of water.
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Great Lakes
Chambers’ Journal
J. T. Whitby
Cause of the Row at Home Over Earthly Demands
Mrs Popley questions Willie’s fuss while Mr Popley from the bathroom explains the boy wants the earth. He jokes that he is washing off Willie's hands and face as a remedy. The exchange captures a domestic squabble over a trivial grievance.
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Ea Ayaleel
Torical Review of Education
Anstitute Closed
W. Heston
Mitchell’s Corn Palace
American Sunday
Judd
Central West
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Indiana
Nebraska
North Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
West
Orange Judd Farmer
Thos. Shaw
Northwestern
Prof
Shaw
St. Paul
Canada
Commercial Northwest
Oraner Jupp Farmer
Orange Judd Company
Ces Aoe
C. Dewitt & Company
Ile
Chicaco, Ill
Marquette Bldg
Metropolitan Commercial College
Hennepen Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Boxrud Block
Redwing
United States
Northwest
G. M. Langum
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