The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1878-04-09
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ihls spring shows . marked improve.
ment throughought the county in the
line Of buildings, both private and public.
a trip through some portions discloses
not only repairs and additions to farmers
residences. but in several instances the
old sod, dug cut, and log shantios ere be
ing supplanted BY new and substantial
buildings. The School House heretofore
1l only p respective, has in several Districts
assumed tangible proportions, and sno.h-
rof the landmarks Of advancing and en-.
Heightened civillza tion Is planted. a'sl
The Citizens ofthis village At the an.
nual '.1' School Meeting, decided to purchase
seats, for the School House at once, and
also voted . sufficient tax towards build
ing new house to warrant pre-. iminary
steps towards building this fall. The old
rookerv that disgrsces one Of the most
beautiful sites in the Sioux Valley, has
long been unfit for school or any other
human purpose, and it is matter of graf
ulation that its days are nearly mum mbered.
A good school and suitable buildings are
one Of the first subjects Of enquiry made
" the class Of people thatare now coming
hithsr. The School room where 90 many
hours and years are spent by the rising
generation should not only be comfortable
but attractive, the tiresome confinement
should NOT be added to by painful and tor
turing seats, and dingy cheerlesss walls
should be abolished for light and cheer.
full surroundings. ,g.&
It is a mistaken policy that too fire.
quently prevails that any seat or room
will do, Among the public ou.lays tha.
duty and obligation to society demands
there is none more jealous of care aud
comfort than liberal support towards all
educational projects. The future Of the
child is IN part moulded by the teacher
and IN the school room. Abolish your
schools, and crime, immortality, reckless.
ness of law, and vice of all grades, per-
vades the atmosphere and the foundation
of thrift, enlightment and prosperity are
destroyed. ItIs happy fact that the ed
uc ational facilities Of our County at large
are rapidly on the increase. Every branch
ofindustry indicates lively interest and
the people have never before here felt so
gratified at the prospect az now. @
q The Season unparalleled heretofore ior
the husband men, has offered the ooportu-
nifty that has been availed Of in putting
into cultivation oyer double the number
OF acres Of any previous season. The great
rush Of new corners, being men Of enter!
prise and of means, the dread of grasshop.
per dispelled, the near approach Of
Railroads, the increase of commercial f.
cilities, and the good hearty feeling that
predominates, all combine to aid in the
wsrk of Improvement that is needed to
fully develop our beautiful country. "
puhile Exam IN alton Of Teachers for Lin
7qEaa@@ col Comfy. il 's
The spring examination for the present
year will bs held at the village Of Canton,
on Tuesday, April Both. ..-,.'...u-. .rs. .,
The school law for Dakota Territory
prohibits that the officers of school dis
tricts enter into any contract with teach
er who has not previously obtained Ger
tiicate and therefore it is necessary for q
teacher to obtain i certificate and there
fore il is necessary for teacher to obtain
certificate before entering fnto con
tract <s 3!gG m ta.af i ,1hr
The interest of the teachers Is we'll
a. that of the public require full meet
ing. .agssf a 447a ID
April 2, 1878. B, c, JACOBS, 9,
ii: ....l,ae.. -.ts.s mss Co. Supt. +"