Teaching Versus Telling in School Work
Educational column edited by D. D. Hornaday critiques teachers who merely tell rather than teach. It argues teaching should guide active minds, encourage independent discovery, and inspire confidence rather than rote recitation. The piece references speakers at a recent institute including B. W. Peck Campbell Whistler J. J. Ford and others. It highlights methods in penmanship arithmetic reading and percentage teaching by formula and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Peck
Campbell
Whistler
J.J. Ford
Ri. E. Ackers
P. Goodspeed
Abilene Central School Examinations and Local Teachers
A notice from Abilene central school outlines a teacher examination on Saturday February 28 1555 at 9 o'clock am for all certificated teachers nearing expiration and others intending to teach the spring term. It praises positive classroom guidance and mentions teachers D G Rudy Carrie Simmers Belle Simmers and an upcoming Dem school institute on February 7. A Kansas bill proposes certificate requirements including satisfactory examinations in physiology and hygiene and effects of stimulants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene Central School
Kansas
Fragmented 1885 State Paper Notices and Advertisements
A scanned snippet shows a debate on a state adoption measure with named speakers, plus multiple early ads and testimonials. References include Rev Lector, New York Weekly World 1885 subscription offer, Bourbon Indiana attribution, and various patent remedies with prices and suppliers such as Shiloh’s products and Northcraft.
Insurance and coal ads dominate Dickenson county notice
Insurance offers from Leading Standard Agency touts 14 companies and safety, with farm and city property insured against fire lightning and tornadoes. 7 C Henry Co prints sale bills. Hobbs Parker Co advertises hard and soft coal with honest weight and low prices at 153m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
C. Henry &Co
Hobbs, Parker & Co
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D. T. and
N. D
D'Hay
W.H. Doane
Abilene Ox
D. D. Hornaday
Institute Notes
J. Hi. Engle
J. HW
Nora Collins
D. G. Rudy
Harvey
Willowdale Township
D. G
Carrie Simmers
Pleasant Valley School
Cheever Tnp
Belle Simmers
Wilson Dist
Dem
Carey Creek
Sweeney
Messrs
Barton
Wesley
Overmyer
Martin
Benning
Gillette
Bryant
Satfield
Faulkner
Slavens
Mosher
Vance
Kelley
New York Weekly World
Twayen
Bourbon
Ind
Surton
Northcraft
Shiloh
Suron
America
Sanmier
London Salaiuscatelle Company
London
England
J. EB. Boxeenane
Pres
Tuga. Moser
Cash
First National Bank
Abileant
Staikholders
Berry Bros. Mercantile Company
Lats
Gree
Ela
The
Gholson Fencing Company
Western Railroad Association
Chiefs
Kentucky Central Kailey
W.C. Gholson
West Third Street
Cincinnati
Tam
Emporia, Kas
Gholson
E J. R. Walrey
G. Morse
Florence
Kanens
Emporia
Kas
Amy Hinchman
Benjamin Lem
Thomas Aters
Morris Co
Thomas White
Lyon County
FOX & Williams
Herington
N. B
Leavenworth
McAllister
Colorado
Rich Hill
Ayer
Honduras
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Ists
al Apie
W. P. Seeds
Kelley's Abilene, Kas
M. Kirsch
M. D
Fourth and
Spruce Streets
Ay Algno
F. B. Wilson & Son
Abilene
Ler & Thomas
Cor. 3d
Buckeye
Queensware
M. A. Finley
Dickinson
Tdi
J. A. Hansbrough
Ed. Weigiard
Sixth Street
M.E. Church
T. C. Henry & Co
the Palace Clothing Store
Simon Rothschild
Abilene, Kas
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