The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1906-01-25
EDUCATIONAL.
By w. E. LARSON.

1
The principal conductor, L. f. Scot
of Stanley, Wis, spoke on the subjec
of Rich Soils in the morning and Of
THE Dairy Cow in the afternoon. Bot
talks were very practical, and point
brought out by those present during tn
discussion added to the value of tn
meeting. Mr.. Scott strongly urge
the raising of stock for the purpose o
keeping the soil in good condition, say
ing that mo one has a moral right t
impoverish the land to the detriment .
future generations.
Wisconsin is fast becoming a dair,
state. According to the latest statistic
our state produces one fourth of tn,
cheese manufactured in the United
States. Predictions were made that tn,
northern part of the state would a
some time be the greatest dairyint
region of the world. Wisconsin leadl
in this industry, producing about thu
same amount as New York.
Mr. Norton of Langlade county dis
cussed the subject oe ''Silos and Silags"
speaking of the construction of the silo
the corn-coop, the making of the silagt
and the feeding. He stated that some
of the mistakes made were putting NJ
the silage while the material is toe
green, and neglecting to pack the silage
thoroughly in order to exclude the air
He spoke of the silo rs being very
economical means of storing winter
food besides preserving this food in the
best way. Any one contemplating build
ing a silo should write to Madison fol-
the bulletin on that subject.
Mr.. Mattison of Pewaukee gave d
practical talk on the raising of poultry
discussing the construction of poultry
buildings and equipments, the diseases
of poultry, and the food of the fowls
Mr.. Mattison's farm contains only 81
acres, and he devotes his time to fruit
raising and poultry. He said that many
farmers made mistake by keeping toe
many fowls. A few we'll cared for gave
better returns than large number
improperly housed and fed
The evening program was furnished
principally by the neighboring schools.
Mr. Scott being compelled to leave. bis
place was filled by Mr. Norton, who
gave very interesting address on the
subject Farmers and Education. Mr..
Norton, having been both school man
and farmer could speak on the subject
from both standpoints. He emphasized
the Importance Of securing the very best
teachers available and keeping the pupils
in school longer.
Mr.. A. l.. Aderhold of Neenah, one
of the dairy and food commissioners,
spoke on the subject of lawful milk,
laying particular stress upon the need
of fulfilling its requirements. He stated
that the farmers lost from four to five
millions of dollars annually through care
lessness in this work.
The attendance was good, about $50
farmers being present The hall was
crowded to its utmost during the even
ing session.
The teachers of the town of Two
Rivers have decided to have the town
spelling contest on the afternoon of
Washingtons birthday at Zander's hall.
The teachers of Newton have selected
Saturday, Feb. H.. The exercises will
be held in the evening at Detjen's hall.
AT the County Spelling contest in
June each town will be entitled to four
representatives. 1t is suggested that
each town select also two alternates who
will represent the town in case some of
the regular delegates should be unable
to come.
Are you sure you pronounce all your
spelling words correctly? If you pro-
nounce word incorrectly when you
ask pupil to spell it, you impress the
error upon each individual member of
your class. 1t is serious matter. If you
are not absolutely sure about the pro.
of a word, look it up.
The following words have been mis-
pronounced in the schoolroom during
the superintendent visit: Mullen,
allies, thyme, wretched, bellows, con,
spicuous, gross, zoology, heroine
Train your pupils in the use of the
dictionary. Develop in them the look
ing up habit
Are you gaining in m,lt.l pDv er
from week to week2 Are you constantly
strengthening your mind with some
work that is uplifting? Remember, you
are either going ahead or slipping back
If you are content with your present at
tainments, you will soon cease to be in
demand. The world is oversupplied
with that article.
To make good bread is as much of an
IA to play the piano.
There is something radically wrong
with the mother who neglects the
culinary part of her daughter education
Members of the city council, city
l11iciala the fire damn 4 mont aud tho