University relation to Wisconsin public instruction stressed
President Charles R. Van Hise told the Wisconsin Teachers Association that the state system runs from kindergarten to university and each part must be complete in itself. He urged elastic entrance requirements and flexible paths from high school to college, with university inspection aiding high schools to maintain high standards.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Nan Hise
University
State Department of Public Instruction
Better the High School Students Will Be Prepared
The statement emphasizes equipping students for college and for active life duties, underscoring practical education and readiness beyond academics.
No Inaugural Ball Proposed for Madison Inauguration
Friends of Governor Davidson urge scrapping the inaugural ball and replacing it with an afternoon reception at the executive office and department by department evening receptions. The plan aims to save 1300 to 2000 dollars, with a simple swearing ceremony in the senate chamber and music from an orchestra in the rotunda. Governor Davidson favors a simple, inexpensive inauguration.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
Senate
Fights at Christmas Dance Lead to Warrants and Fines
Warrants were issued for eight men from Adams and vicinity for the Woodford Christmas dance disturbance. Crotty Mayers and two others pleaded guilty to disturbing a public meeting and were fined 25 dollars plus about 40 dollars in costs. Jesse Gordy was dismissed and William Galloway pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid five dollars plus costs. Two others, Will Garigan and John Ryan, remain at large.
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Woodford
Crotty
Mayers
Jesse Gordy
William Galloway
Will Garigan
John Ryan
Adams
Browntown
Repairing City Water Works Plant To Meet Summer Demand
The city undertakes repairs and improvements at the water works to handle expected summer demand. A rotary pump would require too much power and new equipment, so officials will optimize current plant and push it to its limit. The formal transfer of the plant occurs Monday with $25,000 in notes paid by the city.
Foley's Honey and Tar Not Affected by Pure Food Law
West Side Drug Store announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law and contains no opiates or harmful drugs making it a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
West Side Drug Store
New Year’s Traditions Worldwide Through the Ages
The article surveys how different cultures marked New Year’s, from ancient calendars in Egypt and Greece to Roman January 1 and the spread of the Gregorian start. It covers Roman Janus rites, wassail customs, Scottish hogmanay, Belgian door keys, German celebrations, French revelry, Russian Julian dates, and American New Year’s reflections.
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Penelope
Penélope
Solon
Pericles
Julius Caesar
England
Janus
William the Conqueror
Capitol
Rome
Elizabeth
Cromwell
Scotland
Europe
Belgium
Frankfort-on-the- Main
France
Paris
St. Nicholas
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van Hise
Woodford Row
May C. Ringwalt
Trukenbrod
Benkert & Stauffacher
South Side Square
Monroe, Wis
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Monroe
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
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