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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
4
Prof. W C Wilcox spoke at the chapel hour and again in the afternoon on The Crisis in the Struggle for Government. He traced challenges facing the early Federal government, lauded Washington, Hamilton and Jay, warned against complacency, and stressed that government strength comes from the governed.
Professor W C Wilcox spoke at Second U P church on female higher education praising benefits while noting limits. He argued equality at the polls is not pursued by women and stressed education as shaping character and practical usefulness for both sexes.
A professor argues for thorough education for women amid practical limits. He predicts women will fill clerical roles, become railway ticket agents, and handle trusted positions, while noting physical development and concerns about male decline. He warns men about potential consequences if trends continue.
Prof Wilcox spoke this afternoon on The struggle in the Crisis for National Dignity tracing from 1783 to 1812. He argued force becomes necessary when persuasion fails and noted Britain’s violations and impressment of American sailors as key causes of the War of 1812. He praised lessons in national dignity and credit, and highlighted small teaching acts like flower seed distributions that engage families and communities.
Mrs Mitchell gave an morning talk to teachers at the High school focusing on simple incidents that move pupils. She led devotional exercises and shared a prayer praised as heart searching, saying the past year was hard but rewarding for her and her students.
Mrs. Mitchell delivered the closing institute talk on the Slogan of the Etutism, recasting it as the Slogan of the Institute. She used a four leaf clover to symbolize Purpose Usefulness Sincerity and Happiness guiding youth toward true fellowship and better living.
Normal institute tests begin tomorrow and run through Friday under county superintendent Miss Porter. Departments across city and rural schools showcase work with exhibits from high school and country classrooms. Drawings water colors and paper crafts highlight careful teaching and student effort.
Katherine Stichter and Lucy Meach am have gathered works from their rooms including books watercolor pictures frames valentines and basket weaving. The baskets show children weaving small to large pieces in assorted colors highlighting craft activity.
Strawbe ry pies at the Vienna and numerous visits mark a day of social activity. Nel l ie Hull from Crawfordsville and Mrs J W Wier of Hlaskins shop in the city while Miss Alice Stephens attends a school event and F L Arthaud visits local homes. Domestic travel includes Mr and Mrs I A Boyer returning from Colfax and Mrs T E McMillan visiting relatives in Jewell. Sam McCleery and Chas Gorham return from Kansas stock buying with sixty head. W F Brinton Co entertains at Haskins as part of a Presbyterian drive and plans future stops at Sac City and Jamestown Exposition. L H O Loughlin and companions enjoy a Pelican Rapids fishing trip with tans and tales of a fine vacation. In Cedar Rapids a music teachers convention features Mrs D D Norton singing Ave Maria andMargaret at the Spinning Wheel with Miss Jessie Ryder at piano and Mr Dudley L Smith as violinist and future president.
Washington reports Gov Magoon says Italy seeks to bar Orestes Ferrara, Havana university law professor and Cuba rep, from The Hague talks. Ferrara was labeled Napoli revolutionary and jailed for publishing anti government articles.
Mrs W E Kerr Mrs W Anderson and Miss Kerr issued invitations for an At Home Thursday afternoon June 27 1807 at 518 W Main St to meet Mrs Willi E Kerr. Mrs J L Lohmberger hosts St James Sewing circle Thursday for a Carpet rag sewing. The ABCs and Ready Bats visited Miss Cecil Rogers on South Avenue C last night for games and music with refreshments by Mrs J D Glasgow and Miss Vera Rogers.
Miss Holmes a Methodist deaconess at Pleasant View sanitarium is listed for an appendicitis operation Thursday morning. Her condition today is somewhat improved and friends in the city hope for a successful procedure and a swift recovery.
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