Rambling Thoughts on Education and Individuality
A critic argues against turning schools into rigid brick machines that crush individuality. The piece laments uniform curricula that ignore each child’s physiology and heredity, urging early recognition of talents instead of late self-discovery after a graded march through arithmetic and literature. It cites Horace Mann and Dr Barnard, warning the pursuit of universal education risks erasing unique minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Mann
Barnard
Parents and teachers must unite for child centered schooling
The excerpt urges parents to partner with teachers in shaping child study and education. It argues for shared insight from home and school, reducing harsh discipline, preserving individuality, and guiding each child toward fitting work, with formal schooling acting as a path to national progress. It stresses parental responsibility, cooperation, and mutual trust to advance methods and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teacher's Institute
National Educational Association
Prisoner Brags of Violence After Arrest in Cordele
Deputy Sheppard brought in a prisoner from Cordele on chicken stealing charges. The next morning the man boasted of assaulting a black woman from Cordele with a brick. Kid Jacks, another prisoner, struck the man with a glass bottle, splitting his head. County physician Stovall sewed the wound and warned against bragging of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Cordele
Kid Jacks
Durance Vile
Stovall
Washington Evening program entertains Friday audience
The public school will present Washington Evening on Friday with opening exercises led by Prof. Kelly. It features songs, essays on Washington by Emmie Woodward and Lucy Heard, cantatas, solos, and a debate arguing Washington deserves greater honor than Columbus for discovering America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prof. Kelly
Boyhood of
America
Columbus
Washington's Birthday School Parade and Speech
On Washington's Birthday a 125 strong school parade marched through town led by their teacher. They formed in front of the drug store, demanded a speech from Pres Crum of the Board of Education, who delivered a short elegant speech to cheers. Mayor Lashley appeared with a box of nuts and spoke, pupils released for a half holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fins School
Wefrelé
Pres. Crum
Board of Education
Col. Crum
Echo
Lashley
Dear Comrades call meeting and reunion notice
The message calls veterans in Arabi Georgia to meet in Vienna during court recess on the first Wednesday of court for planning a July reunion selecting a speaker and electing representatives to the United Veterans Association at Nashville Lena in May. Commander J J Hyman signs the notice dated February 22, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Veterans Association
Nashville
Lena
Vienna
Sam Jones to Lecture at Unadilla on March 4th
Sam Jones will lecture at Unadilla Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock March 4th next. The enterprising people of Unadilla have arranged for him to stop over en route to Cordele and deliver a lecture. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a remedy for piles and skin eruptions with quick soothing and healing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Unadilla
Cordele
DeWitt
Remarks on public schools and schoolhouses in 1896
State school commissioner Glenn urges county boards to improve school housing and support longer sessions in winter. He notes more school houses built in 1896, condemns illegal discounting of teachers contracts at 8 to 25 percent, and calls for fair discount arrangements without coercion or blood money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Tom
Boards of Education
Kidney remedy promises relief for urinary disorders
Old advertisement warns of kidney problems from urine changes and frequent urges. It hails Kilmer's SwampRoot as a remedy for back pain, kidney and bladder trouble, and troublesome nighttime urination. Sold by druggists, 50 cents to one dollar, with free pamphlet and bottle offer by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Sam Jones Lecture At Cor dele Promises A Gala Event
A large group has secured reserved seats for Sam Jones lecture Sonciety at Cor dele next Thursday night. The lecture is hailed as the best from Mr Jones and many Viennians will attend. Railroad schedules are convenient and locals are urged to join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jones
Sonciety
Cordele
Vienna Public Schools Rules and Regulations 1897
Vienna Public Schools outlines 1897 rules including attendance, authority of teachers and principals, funding by matriculation fees, daily schedule from 8:30 to 2:80 with a noon break, book usage limits, and required parental written excuses. Rates include residents fifty cents monthly and non residents one dollar monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mist Tapont
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Nemo
Washington Evening
Vienna Public Schools
Guaracrnrs
Liberty
Sophiano
Nora Powell
Columbia-Alto
Clifford Whitehead
Sam Tonor
W. O. Roberts
Father Time
Bass
Bonj
Hudgins
Cora Powell
Cherous
Washington’s
Stovall & Forbes
Doory
J. J. Hyman
Sam
Public Schools
Tielkote
Crewe
Jno
Howell
Board of Wndication
Bard of Education
Sctions
J. M
Kelly
A. M
Martha B. Bryan
Lucie M. Roberts
Mice Tida Ruchin
Ayalod
Anna Hamilton
J. M. Kelly
Howele
Sony
WusAa
Gano and Farm Supplies
Amine
Wibinia, GA
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