The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-12-17
Upton Union School.


The limits of knowledge are constant
ly charging. Could those of the 18th
century speak to-day, they would speak
with establishment. Mystery instead of
diminishing, becomes more enlarged;
unanswerable problems arise on every
side. For every new fact that is ac-
quired many new mysteries present
themselves to the inquirer. The man
of few thoughts has few difficulties, or
doubts; the idiot none.
The time has como in the history Of
nations, when thinking, educated men
are demanded, men who will work for
the veal Of man. Provisions to meet
this demand have been made. The sys-
tenn Of instruction as presented in the
schools Of the land, and especially of
Iowa, may be taken as an expression
from the parents Of their interest in
their children. But none, perhaps,
should engage our attention more than
our own institution. After having en-
joyed a prosperous term, it is but proper
in behalf of those concerned to make
mention Of our success.
The grade established is such rs will
insure progress to those who will attend
with that desire. In tho Primary De-
partments the primary reader, spellcr
aud Biographies are used; there is also
given oral instruction in the principles
ofnumbers, which are the most import
ant steps in the education of scholar.
In the Secondary Department pupils
pass through the greater part Of the
third reader, the instruction begun in
the other branches is continued, and
after passing satisfactory examination
in those studies are entitled to promo
ton to the intermediate Department,
where the fourth aud fifth readers, in
tcrmediate geography, elementary
grammar, and Eaton's mental arithme-
ticks arc introduced, all of which studies
are the foundation of an education, and
when taught rs they are taught, emf
nently qualify the pupil for his admis-
sion into the Grammar School. Here
all the preceding steps ore continued
in the branches which belong to that
department. Denominatc numbers,
fractions, percentage, principles Of gram
mar, reading, geography and history are
taught with proficiency that will cna-
BILE scholar to fully appreciate the val
ne Of these very important studies; and
no pupil is granted promotion until
his examination Is satisfactory to those
having it in charge. In the High
School all the studies begun in the other
departments are completed. The course
advances in such manner as to enable
the student to acquire what many ex-
pend time and means to obtain else
where; and under no circumstance is
the study of the common branches neg
lected. In addition to the classes already
in course, beginning classes will be
formed in German, Natural Philosophy
and Algebra, which will be q convent
ence for those desiring to pursue any of
these studies.
The number Of pupils in the several
departments have steadily increased,
until now 375 names are on the records.
In all the departments all interest is
manifested which may be taken as a
guarantee Of their progress. The exam
nations for the term expiring Dec. oath,
will take place as follows:
lst Primary, Miss NJ. HI. Daniels,
Teacher, Monday A. NJ.
I'd Primary, Mr.. r. Swineford, Teach
er, Tuesday, A. N. ,.~u..
Secondary, Miss Wilkinson, Teacher,
Monday PM.
Intermediate, Miss Bessie Smith,
Teacher, Tuesday p. NJ.
Grammar School, Mrs. Brosius, Teach
er, Wednesday.
High School Assistant, Miss Beach,
Wednesday,.
High School, Thursday.
Scholars are always encouraged when
their success Is Witnessed by their pa
rents, and we hope that all parents will
consider it a duty to give this encourage
ment, and by visiting these examina-
tons, give the pupils an expression of
their interest.
Winter term opens Jan. 4th, 1859.
w. NJ. WILCOX, Principal.
+ Upton, Dec. 18th, 1868.