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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Eau Claire Free Press: The atten.
ton of the Free Press has been called
to a somewhat remarkable editorial in
the issue of The Progress following
upon the heels of the late third-party
conference in this city. The follow.
ing extract is reproduced as indicat.
ing that reason may again take posses.
sion of the third-party mind:
The greatest injury that we found
in the last campaign TO our cause, was
the apparent affinity between us and
the democratic party. 1t was partial
liz the fault of circumstances. The
democrats were also to blame, but the
greatest fault was with ourselves.
Whenever Jealous republican would
charge the democrats with being the
whisky party. we would fly to the res
cue of the democrats, and with our
statistics would prove that the demo
Gratis had done much more for prOhl-
bition than the republicans had. OF
course this pleased the democrats and
they ''patted us on the back" as good
fellows. The republican party made
the most of this, and it operated very
largely 10 our detriment. We believe
that in Wisconsin we could find fifty
persons who voted against us for this
cause alone, for one who voted
against US because of woman suffrage
or tariff either. We expected to make
our greatest gain from among repub-
licans, yet we unwittingly took the
most successful means within ouI
reach to drive many of them from US.
Some few saw this some months be
fore election, but were not strong
enough TO turn the tide.
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Report of Association held at Esdaile,
Feb. 10.

Owing to the fact that it stOrmed near
ly all day, there was not very large at
tendance, but those present seemed to
enjoy themselves and all took part in
the discussions. Something unusual
This is step in the right direction and
should be commended. When teachers
meet at associations it should be their
aim to take part in the discussions and
help to make them interesting. Thus by
interchanging ideas and methods we
may become better teachers, for the reas-
on that our professional pride is strength
ened, our mental horizon enlargeds and
our sympathy broadened.
The program was not carried out in its
regular order. The forenoon session was
called to order at IL o'clock by the presi-
dent. The topic, Reading and Ian
guage" in primary form, was presented
by Miss Alta Otis IN the form of an essay
which was excellent. She teaches prin-
cipally by the word method, using pic
lures or objects. She also makes use of
charts and blackboards. In the discus
sion which followed, the principal point
in dispute was as to whether we should
teach the use of capital letters at the be-
ginning of sentences or not. Some took
the stand that it was better TO use small
letters at first, but the majority favored
the use of capital letters. Another point
was how can we break up "sing-song'
tone in reading poetry? The method
agreed upon was to get the thought by
using emphasis to bring out the meaning
OF the selection. An intermission was
thea taken until 100 P. NJ.
The afternoon session opened by the
appointment of w. c. Owen as critic.
Then followed Supplementary Work"
by Miss Alice Spaulding. In her paper
she stated what she had used as supple
mentary work in several branches. In
arithmetic she gave original and practical
examples. In geography she has the
pupils read books of travel describing
the country which the class is studying
about. In language she uses the black
board freely. The discussion which fol-
lowed was animated and thoroughly
practical, the teachers present telling
what supplementary work they had used.
Some good points were thus brought out,
after which s. I. Irvine presented
Methods Of Teaching History"
He takes up history under the follow
ing heads: Discoveries, explorations, set
Element of the colonies, wars, develop
ment OF the states and administrations.
He gave his methods of teaching under
each head which was followed by a
warm discussion. Some present thought
it best TO commence with present events
and work back; j. e., to go from the
known TO the unknown. The question,
what is your object in teaching history
arose. Several stated that their primary
object was the development of the mind.
Others, to mae better citizens. The
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Several cases of measles in town.
Sleighing is being improved and
hugely enjoyed by all.
John Boles is down from st. Paul
and reports times dull up there for
laboring men.
At the spelling school in Dist. No.
10, it,, last week the house was so
crowded that it was impossible to find
room to stand to spell, but the time
was enjoyed by all during an hour and
a half listening to songs, dialogues,
declarations, ETC., which were high
ly cOmmendable.
Theo. Tobias has bought building
lot near the depot in Ellsworth and
intends to move out there next fall.
As John Paschar was unloading a
load of logs last Friday he slipped and
fell, log striking him in the head
and killing him. He leaves wife
and several children and many friends
to mourn his departure.
Miss Edith Caldwell closes her
school in Dist. No. next week.
Henry Tronniar, who has been sick
for some time, died or the Goth.
Mrs. Fred Davis has sister from
Ohio visiting her.
Miss d. |. VIM closed successful
term of school in Dist. No. 2 on Fri
day last.
Mrs. Charles Boles is quite sick
with consumption.
Fred Meyer will build large hay
barn and cattle shed in the spring.
Mrs. Reed is down from Minneapo
lis looking after her interests here.
William Teare Is on the sick list.
Robert Davidson and family of
Traverse Co., Mimi, who have beer
visiting friends here the past two
weeks, have returned to their home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28
Maiden Rock.

Miss Lizzie Keye is taking the place
of teacher in Red Wing temporarily.
I. Raymond was in town one day
last week.
A teachers association is to be held
at this place next Saturday.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubbard has been dangerously i'll
with congestion of the lungs, but is
now cOuvalescing.
The farmers are hauling ties into
town at a lively rate.
The masquerade ball on the 22d was
a very enjoyable affair. Several of
our young people participated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

School closed for four weeks. Scar
let fever is going its rounds.
A. NJ. Wakefield has started night
school. He gives instruction in book
keeping and commercial arithmetic.
Mr.. Wright, teacher in Dist. No. 3,
has completed his term and returned
to Pepin. We hear he intends re-
turning to home and friends in Penn.
sylvania in the spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newman are
visiting in st. Paul.
A new subscriber 20 the JOURNAL
Mr.. J. X. Peterson, proprietor of the
Merchants Hotel. As Mr.. Peterson
entertains the best that stop at our
little berg, he sees that good reading
is a requisite. G. w. b.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

secondary object was to learn history
The teachers present then offered the
following resolution:
RESOLVED. That the members of this
meeting do hereby return thanks to the
president for his hospitality to-day.
A short rest was taken followed by q
general discussion of Geography" Miss
Anna Goodwin not being in attendance
to present the topic, Mr. w. G. Hart
ranft opened the discussion. He would
not teach map drawing to any great ex-
tent. The members of the association
agreed that more study should be spent
upon North America and Europe than
any of the other continents. A question
box was introduced and quite a number
Of practical questions were answered.
In connection with the critics report
Mr.. w. c. Owen talked upon the ''Value
of Associations" His remarks were
practical and to the point. He enumer-
ated several benefits TO be derived from
attendance upon meetings of this kind.
The association then adjourned and it is
certain that all derived much benefit
from the meeting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Mr.. Chapman will move back TO his
farm in River Falls this week.
d. Pool won the first prize. book
of pOems-at the euchre party at j.
Halls last Thursday evening. and
Mrs. L. Locke the second prize--a
story book.
There viii be a euchre party at Geo.
DOolittle's Thursday night, March
7th. Everybody invited.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Wyley,
Feb. 81, 1889, a son.
Shube Davis who has been on the
sick list, is improving.
Mrs. Edwards and her father have
gone to Minnesota to visit a brother
of Mrs. 4.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Mr.. o. II. Kimball is dangerously
i'll. DIR. Baker of Menomonie is at
tending him.
Married, at Knapp, Feb. %, Mr.
Henry SpOoner of this place to Miss
Hattie Turner of Knapp.
The masquerade ball at Browns
hall was well attended and everybody
had an enjoyable time.
A daughter at Albert 0sborne's
place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

The Teachers Association at Trim.
belle, Feb. %, though small in mum.
bers, was very interesting and profit
able meeting.
The State Institute will open March
IL, and continue one week.
Miss May Adams is on the sick list.
Frank Browns little boy has scar
let fever.
Milt. Holtsopple has returned from
his trip to Monroe, this state.
Miss Carrie Parker of Red Wing is
dangerously i'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

The term of Judge John B. Cassoday,
associate justice of the supreme court
Of this state. viii expire next Janu-
airy, and his successor is to be chosen
at the coming April election. Judge
CaSsoday viii probably be his own sue
eessOr, as such thing will be in &C
cordancs with long-established prece-
dent and more than ordinarily proper.
Judge Cassoday is one of the ablest
men on the supreme bench.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

A bad cold is the general complaint

A bad cold Is the general complaint.
Some of the young folks attended
the dance at Rock Elm Centre on the
evening of the 22d and report good
time.
Saturday was the coolest day of the
season. the thermometer registering
$50 below zero.
Considerable lumber is being hauled
to Maiden Rock by parties in this VIZ
cinity.
p. Deck sold fine mare to f. Hines
of Ellsworth for $40.
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Work original examples.

If a class or a pupil asks me to help
him work an example, l first find out if
he has placed a sufficient amount Of
thought upon it, and then if he has a
correct idea Of the example, for, in many
cases the fault lies in his knowledge Of
reading as well as Of arithmetic, then
90 to the board and have him tell me
step by step the way to work it. try to
show that interest is the same as the
other work except that time has to be
considered and he always has all Of the
factors except one, to find that one.
Take up discount and taxes and this
would finish my course in arithmetic for
the ordinary co1-mcn school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

An Institute will be held at Ellsworth,
March IL to 10 inclusive, under the d.
rection of Prof. L. d. Harvey. 1t should
be the aim of every teacher to attend, as
each one present is sure to be benefited
thereby. Come with the determination
to do good solid work and stay all
through. Supt. Brewer states in his cir
cular to teachers: "The object of these
institutes is to furnish professional train
ing in the way of placing before teachers
the most approved methods of instruc-
ton. In order to do this the state and
county incur heavy expense, and every
teacher should show his appreciation of
this generosity by being present the en-
tire week. The spring examination
schemes will be based largely upon the
work done here"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28
ALWAYS ON TIME"

There i no line 50 handsomely equipped for
Through Passenger Service as 'The Northwest
ern Line. st. T., NJ, & o. Ry-and the
Minneapolis. st. Paul and Chicago trains over
this line haze better recs-' for reaching either
end of thcir run ''Ju time than those Of any
,,sI,,s- 1fr.. ir5 the country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Program of teachers association to be held al
Maiden Rock, Saturday, March I'd, 1889:
1000 How to teach pupils TO think, C. J. Brewer
HOO Penmanship Fred Inabnit.
1900 Intermission.
lis objects of a recitation and how TO obtain
them, w. @. Hartranft.
200 Grammar (a) Its functions in the common
schools (b) How to teach it. S. T. Irvine
800 Rest.
$40 How to assign lesson, W. r. Foley.
Question Box. Dismiss1on.
w. c. OWEN, Pres.
Alta OTIS. Sec.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Ida Rittenhouse will close her
school in Dist. No. ,, Trenton, March Is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

AS you learn, teach; as you get, give;
as you receive, distribute.-Spurgeon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Florence Swim of Ellsworth
closed her school in Hartland Feb. 2.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28
LINE

between these principal cities. the Chicago &
Northwestern system of lines composed of the
ChieaEo. - TauI. Minneapolis * Omaha. Chica-
10 a Northwestern ami Fremont, Elkhorn A
No Valley R-ys--lail advertised Is The North
western Line. . traversys @ rich and populous
country. ami of-rs tile quickest means # reach
inE aII the large towns villages in the terrific
n iutgrSeetgi IS IT, Before selecting route,
travellers should GET folder. with map of this
line. and they viii quiesIy see ihe advantages
ofsrsi AL particulars. with maps AID time
tables. may b. obtained al any station, oE write
Tw. TEASDALE.
GenI Pass. Agent, 81. Paul.
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NORTHWESTERN

Pullman sleepers are also run through between
Duluth Superior and Chicago. Fast throug b
trains are also run between Minneapolis, s.
Paul AMI kansas city. via Sioux City, with
through Pullman sleepcrs Il. Paul TO Omaha
and Kansas city. Dining cars are run on all
tbrnurh trains over this line between Miuueap0-
lis. 81. Paul aud Chicago. and between ST. Paul
and Fqusas city. Besides being the best
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Edith Caldwell has been re-hired
for the summer term in Dist. No 7, Oak
Grove.
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THE

All wen posted travellers between the Twin Cities
and Chi, ago take this Internationally favor
ing the ..VestIbuie Limited. which rries the
finest sleeping ears and coaches ever Quilt, and
AMI also all classes Of passengers, without extra
farss ON the Lake superior portion OF the Line
between Minneapolis, st. Paul * Duluth. ana
ST. Paul < Ashland, Pullman sleePers are run
on might trains. and parlOr csrs on day trains
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

| shall endeavor To give to the MEM
bers of the association my methods of
teaching this important study, and if any
good ideas are stated take them home
and try them, and if YOU think they are
wrong say something to that effect and
we will discuss them.
BY advanced arithmetic, mean that
portion between fractions and ratio, hence
l shall suppose that the class that | am to
conduct through the perplexities of this
generally difficult branch shall be well
versed in the principles and work as far
as fractions.
Prof. MaxsOn, an institute conductor of
our state, while holding an institute at
Ellsworth made this statement: "Few
persons realize anything in arithmetic
except to count income and diminish
outgo."
My reasons for teaching this study are
as much for mental development as for
the after use of the principle by the pu-
pill. / try not to have too much ma
chinery and not enough intellectual work
in my school, by using a large amount of
original work which will cause varied
thought, i. e. will involve changes in the
application of the same principle. Ihaye
the space of twenty-five minutes allowed
on my program for the recitation in
arithmetic, and the first five of these
devote entirely to mental work in frac-
tions, or rapid work in whole numbers.
7 am well satisfied with the time spent in
this manner, as | think it one of the best
! means for mental development, requiring
the pupils to think rapidly and with GER
tainty.
In my school work l aim to secure these
points: first, accuracy; second, rapidity
third, neatness. To secure them in the
school, endeavor to make them promin-
ent myself and the pupils will retain them
contagiously.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Belle Taggart has been engaged
to teach in the Allehoe district, Diamond
Bluff.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Ian communications should be addressed to
the Editor at Esdaile, Wis.,
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THIS PAPER & Is Ss Z Esll. I, $
q. ~. AVER q SON. cur authorized asentS
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Advanced Arithmetic.

1.-THE following article vas read before
the Teachers Association held at Red
Wing, Feb. 2, by w. q. Hartranft.l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

try to show plainly what fraction is
the first thing do. L have taken as long
as two weeks on the word fraction in
connection with the meaning of numera-
tor and denominator. Unless the pupils
mind is pretty well developed l should
not take the why with the how, because
l do not think he will thoroughly under
stand enough of it to pay for the time.
| would not commence to teach the why
until he gets in the upper form, that is
when he takes up advanced arithmetic,
when | should explain every step thor
oughly. l endeavor to show that the
same principles govern fractions and sim
pie numbers; this they can see if they
understand what fraction is.
Takeup considerable oral work, for this
is the key to the written work. | would
before leave this portion of the work
be sure that the pupils could work.good,
honest, difficult examples. l use Robin
sons Complete Arithmetic and / try to
leave them able to work the miscellane-
Gus problems after fractions before leav-
ing them.
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Educational.

S. t. IRvINE,.............................E EDITOR
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"THE BURLINGTON. +"
c. B. & N. r. r.

Arrival and Departure Of Trains at Prescott.
GOING SOUTH.
IA press
Pa-sCuEer daily except Sunday. ..------...S -
Accommodation. daily except Sundays. - a N
GOING NORTH
L. PRESS tAall4 -e----. w a III
Passenger, daily except Sunday .--.--.- >. % = m
Accommodation, daily except sunday $40 = N
For rates. tickets. time tables, etc. apply to
". e.. HALLETT. Agent Prescott. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Maggie Johnson has been hired
for the summer term in Dist. No. 3,
Trenton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28
nENoMINArE NUMBERS.

This part furnishes an excellent means
of showing that few principles govern
the whole of arithmetic, and that the
work in denominate numbers involve the
same principles as the four fundamental
rules, the scale only differing.
Teach longitude and time as help in
geography.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Jennie Perry closed her school in
the Stogdill district, town of Hartland,
Friday, Feb. 10.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Miss Belle Taggart closed her winter
term vi school in the Mason Dist, town
of Ellsworth, a short time ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

PERCENTAGE.
Now comes the tug of war, so many
pupils say II can't understand percent
age" L try TO make this study of prin.
ciples rather than work, by showing that
fractions, decimals, percentage, profit and
loss, and commission all involve the same
principles and are really one and the
same thing. first make table on the
board of fractions with their equals in
decimals, thus: - 2 = 20 per cent
Then take the formula as my base OF
operations:
Percentage. Profit aud Loss Commission.
Bx OK RIP. or L. Amt S. x r
- Com.
P=R=B. P.orL. -=R=C. Com. - R
Amt s.
P+B=R. P.orL.-C=R. Com. Amt
S.=R.
And from those derive the following:
B. Amt : q : R }c={s.r.+
D. Q-R)
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

The Minnesota county superintend-
ents ask the legislature to provide for uni
form examinations for teachers certiti-
Gates, and to increase the terms Of
county superintendent to four years
both admirable suggestions in the line of
educational progress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

Show tie similarity existing between
shis and fractions, and why we place the
decimal point where we do.
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PERCENTAGE.

endeavor to make practical by giving
number of original examples, employ
ing the various tables used
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/. W IEASDALEs
GenI Pass. Agent, 81. Paul.
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Never sheer at children. Be cautious
not to dampen their natural ardor and
gaiety. Authority should be felt, not
seen. The need for such punishment
means, in nearly all cases, weak hand
ling. If children are troublesome, look
to yourself rst.-Councd
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take time Friday afternoons as a gen.
eral exercise, teaching the forms of bills,
notes and receipts. ! think this one OF
the most important parts of the arithme-
tic and should teach 1t by placing forms
upon the board and causing the pupils to
copy them.
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Railroad rime- Tabsss.
HUDSON 4 8iosr fans Railsag.

wav Freight leaves River Fails for Ellsworth Al
I1.5J q. N.
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We thank the st. Paul correspondent
of the JOURNAL for the compliment paid
us in the issue of Feb. IA. Would be
pleased to receive personal items and
contributions from the city teachers at
any time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1889-02-28

James A. Glendenning finished his
fourth term of school in his own dis
trict. No. s. Oak Grove. Feb. q.