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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
Frightful garb listing items with lace trimmed umbrellas pants and neckwear stock collars and jabots offered as Friday specials. Includes embroidered waisted belts and gloves priced at 25 cents to 1.00 with chiffon veiling available in multiple colors.
John A. Welch of Oshkosh Normal School argues for a simplified course of study at the county system convention held at Oshkosh North. He urges correlated subjects such as history and geography to be taught together, and lists six major classes of correlations to replace separate subjects.
A speech described the historical shift from basic arithmetic and the three R’s to the inclusion of geography and language. It traced how trade spurred questions of origin and destination, led to rules and laws, and formed nations under constitutions. The talk highlighted the burden of a complex curriculum and urged simplification through general heads. Mr Keith spoke late, with early discussion on business matters. Rural School Section featured Miss Catherine Williams, secretary of the Wisconsin State Teachers Association.
Delegates of the teachers association discussed rural school needs including extending courses and heating and ventilating systems. A committee was appointed to study rural courses and state aid rules while a complimentary trip to Winnebago County’s school was arranged for afternoon activities.
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