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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
1
Des Moines reports the State Teachers Association week long gathering with debate over pupil examinations in graded schools. The Educational Council passes two resolutions pro and con and urges balanced testing while noting examiner authority and teacher nerves.
In a heated educators gathering the Speer arithmetic method faced criticism from Prof. Rich of the State Normal School. Attendees urged better college training in English and spelling. Rev. Hills praised the sociology talk by Dr. Small while Harper’s substitute faced mixed reception. Iowa now has about 30 000 teachers and high public school spending, but Supt. Barrett warns against complacency despite illiteracy checks.
Extensive circular promotes Sioux County Iowa as prime farming and stock raising country with rich soil, native grasses, orchards, and abundant crops. It lists sample parcels from 40 to 400 acres near Boyden Hull and McCook County with prices from 44 to 65 per acre, offers financing terms and invites inquiries for more listings and regional land in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Attendance at the count Association meeting is larger than years past with more younger teachers present, signaling hopeful progress. The note credits those advancing civilization standards in the state. An estray hog issue notes a Jan. 24 arrival, owner to prove ownership and cover charges with F D Connell.
Classified notice seeking an active agent in Boyden and vicnity to represent a large Evergreen nursery line including Hardy Fruits and ornamental trees shrubs and shade. Pays weekly. Also offers sale of a heavy team of mules corn plow and drag with terms to suit. Jobo Ver Hoef.
Classified ad calls for a reliable active man to deliver and collect for an old established manufacturing wholesale house in Iowa. Year-round work with steady pay, emphasize honesty and experience, references required, send self-addressed stamped envelope to Manufacturers Third Moor 334 Dearborn St Chicago.
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