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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
IN COLLEGE AT ELEVEN.

r THE days Of the early scholars way back in the
fourteenth century, when printing had begun to put
education within reach of the it was moth
ing unusual boy Of ten to be in the university and
now and then prodigy entered at eight But the uni
versy of those days was hardly more advanced IN cur
ricuum than the present day graded schools SO that the
does stand much against the brains OF
today it seems: @3-.- ~: + :.~: .~, -.2-.ss
However, there is small boy of eleven, who has just
entered the freshman Tufts college, who is the
marvel Of all teachers and professors with whom he has
come in contact who at eleven actually student
in an college, Norbert Welner is the son OF
professor Harvard who grows quite indignant II any
one even hints that has been s'crammed,' and
his startling scholarship gained at the expense OF health
full play that most boys thrive upon. When most boys
have not an idea beyond tops scrub' and learning
to play marbles the big boys do Norbert Wener knew
Darwin Huxley and Haeckel and all the rest OF the
great modern philosophers who often too deep for
older minds AS for schoolust listen to all he has had
-one-half year kindergarten, year in eemen-
tary school, and years in high school, When he was
only ten he passed the entrance examinations to Harvard
but was refused admission because of his age This year
he took the entrance examinations at Tufts college and
stood first the ranks and the authorities have allowed
him to enter. ~,-.> -. ~, K.
Norbert Weiner brain is the puzzle and delight of the
educational world and it will be interesting to watch and
see whether he grows in physical stature and to the
strength Of manhood, his brain grows accordingly or
whether he happens to be Of those who born
old and whose years fail to bring the promised
fruition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
HENDERSON, MINI.
Margaret Foltz, Reporter.

The members Of the Forum Literary society held their
first meeting Friday afternoon Oct 10. The following
program was rendered. Presiding officer, Minerva Her
man; song, '1De Wacht Rbein'' school; current
events May Salisbury; recitation tseed Time and Har
lin shrupp; reetaton .sDon't Be in Hurry Dolly
Groetch essay Trip Thru the Alps, : Camilla Brahs;
original story "a Trip to Mars, Mark Dempsy; read
ing, tsThe Annexation Of Cuby,' Louis Bock music,
orchestral debate Resolved That Cuba should be
nexed to United States Affirmative Francis Besson
Leo Mimback: negative, Abel Stiehm Irma Ward. The
decision of Judges in favor of the Affirmative
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ARLINGTON, MINI.
Marie A. BuShey. Reporter

gained Literary society The officers elected be-
fore the regular meeting and follows: Anthony
Malerch president; William Haas vicepresdent Eliza
beth Kill secretary; May Donn, treasurer. Miss Bar
quis principal critics Thomas Donn, sergeant at arms
The boys and girls Of the high school have organized
two basket ball teams The Winthrop High school teams
played with the Arlington High school teams Saturday,
Oct 6, and Saturday. Oct 49, winning both games by
close :.,@.# :" = .-.~:*s 49,
An entertainment for the benefit of the school was
given by the Literary society Saturday evening" Oct
Professor Malm Of the Minnesota college delivered
lecture entitled, The Value of Training The rest OF
the program consisted Of vocal quartet by pupils Of tho
lower grades two songs by the high school chorus and
several solos by teachers and friends Of the school,
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DETROIT. MINI.
Margaret Kelly, Reporte'

-. Margaret Kelly, Reportef = :
= On Oct. 70 the fifth and sixth engaged in spelling
contest with the "A sixth The latter 81,
A new system of drawing is now being introduced
thruout the grades private library has also been in
stalled 49, .-~z -
Senator Clapp addressed the high school and eighth
grade in the assembly hall Oct l6, and Governor
johnson Oct H. Both delivered very inspiring talks
Detroit high school defeated Perham in game Of
football at the latter place Oct. 49, by score OF
o. This the second victory in two weeks and the
seasons record bids fair Manager Neal has arranged
for game with Fargo in the GEAR future. :=2es
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LOGAN.
Constance M. Patterson, Reporter.

:
Thursday morning, Oct. Is, Monument Chapter D. A.
b. presented Logan school with certified copy of the
Declaration Of Independence containing the seals of the
United States. .%".> -. -.s:..i , .': - a..
Mrs C. B. Shove, vice regent, took charge Of the
tertanment presented the declarations which
cepted by Tom Mullen of A room. The declaration
read by Miss Mary L. Shove and was listened to atten
lively. sss s-:->--== < - @@ =.
Miss Gregory sang patriotic song the Logan orches
played selection and the New Hail Columbia "
Professor Bennett, principal Of a school in Chippewa
Falls, visited the school last week and much in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
$ M1nnEgorA, SUNDAY MoRNne, OCTOBER %, 1906.
News From the Schools By Journal Junior Reporters
BLAINE.
Jennie Frisch, Reporter.


The girls affairs committee elected the following Off
President Sadie Goldberg vice president Laura
Mellon; secretary Sophia Goodman; treasurer Ora Ham
mond. "-.- - .. 49,. RI T.
Mr.. Vanderhoof the principal Of Sumner school, and
the guests Blaine school for the writing
lesson Tea was served. -
The Blaine football team won in game with the
Franklins last week by score Of $50: They
practicing for another game which will at ST.
Thomas grounds. ~...-. ~ j.
The Vigilance Committee is studying parliamentary
law short time at each meeting is devoted to drill
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CHASKA, MIMI, HIGH SCHOOL.
Anna M. Trielof. Reporter.

School opened this fall with attendance of sixty.
the highest department. seventeen of whom
from out Of town The onesession plan adopted
after the first week and has met with the heaest APP
prevail Of the pupils and patrons of the school.
The corps of teachers is almost entirely new only two
of those here last year remaining r. G. Banch
ntendent and Miss Gertrude Tbbett principal Of the
high school, -. ....-.s -. 49,. -. :. =
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FRAZEE. MINI. -
Mabelle Hamilton. Reporter.

The High School Literary society has reorganized
The plan is to meet only month and to have
special parts assigned for opening exercises now and then
For instance, morning program may consist simply OF
grafton reading and two musical selections
The pupils enjoy this than the old Of meeting
twice month The next regular program is called Ger
many and the Germans and promises to be inter
esting feature is the posting Of appropriate pa
cards with the printed it and ornamented with
pen and ink sketches = 49,, .--7s a-s.@Ess
:. The ancient history class has organized a debating
league month and debate questions which
have come up their work. The first question will be-
Resolved That Pericles did for his country than
Alexander the Great ~.
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CANNON: FALLS.
Pearl Billing, Reporter.

:"
r. Dr. Edward Conley commenced series of talks last
week which to be given the school by the profe
siona and business Of town during the year. His
theme was " Trip to Europe and has talk was most
interesting and instructive to all the students.
Cabbages and turnips not the only things for
which prizes awarded to the street fair last week
prize offered by Superintendent Newman for the best
map Of Goodhue county was won by Gladys Bssell OF
the fifth grade - .ssx- -.
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INKSTER, N. D.
Sibyl z. Martin, Reporter

There are five teachers and about $50 pupils in the
school Inkser and the building is not large
enough to accommodate the pupils For the last two
wears the primary work has been carried in another
building but we hope to have schoolhouse.
The high school better this than ever before and
deavor to make our morning exercises attractive
possible by special music, rotations ETC. Last Friday
two Of the girls sang Duet accompanied by the mandolin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
MOTLEY,
Jessie Dawson, Reporter

Dr. Mary MILESTONE president Of the Theological
society lectured A, B, G, and the various
species Of mushrooms, Tuesday, Oct. 16. @.~-
The boys have erected four swings for the girls and
seven turning poles for themselves.
. room Miss Knevett, teacher played at Department
Store, Wednesday, Oct. II. An inventory taken,
shopping list written, paper money distributed and the
shopping began The clerks made out checks and cash
Ter gave change This and playing grocery store served
fine arithmetic lessons The grocery orders basel
nrices ----= - :. -
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DAWSON, MINI.
Lloyd Reyerson, Reporter.

A basket ball team has been organized amoEt
high school girls number of pupils in the grades and
high school have subscribed for tickets TO the
lecture course to be given in Dawson this winter
The new superintendent Mr.. NJ L. Jacobson is very
interested the outdoor sports Of both high shoo
and grade pupils. ~. -. g.. -. +.
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=. ~ HAWTHORNE. :.

- Esther Granlyn, Reporter =
The pupils of G Very much interested in an
Indian cradle which Miss Austin showed them It
made by the Selitz Indians Of Oregon. - =..
The school realized $46.65 from the entertainment
given Thursday afternoon and evening by Captain Paul
Kammerer. The program very interesting and
was much appreciated by au "a <.@.%>> ! -t::>:
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HOLMES. - I.
Gladys Gillesby, Reporter.

Miss Bowers, recent teacher at Holmes school, has
been transferred to Bryant school, -. s.. -
-" An orchestra composed of number Of the young
musicians the school organized last year. They all
show unusual musical talent and their willingness to play
again this much appreciated by the school in gen
era Ralph McAbee of the members of the orchestra
left last week for Seattle, Wash. *> = 80 =:
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PRESCOTT.
Edith Wennerbloom, Reporter.

= = ---.---.
Prescott started in this year with full school, room
manual training and cooking school We'd
nesday twelve teachers this year at Pres
colt. -. lin. 49,. No.. --~- -.
social held in last week, for the teachers
from Holland and Van Cleve schools at which Dr. Jor
dan was present. light luncheon served.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
WILILsToN,. N. D.
Ernest a. Francis, Reporte'

Frank Gordon Of last years high school graduates
Of Wston, recently entered Fisk university of Nash
vile, Tenn.
George Harvey former high school graduate, visited
Garden Valley school last Monday morning.
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81 ~ HAMILTON. ~
May Livingstone. Reporter.

May Livingstone, Reporter. @1->= =
The halls and fresh and clean when the new
semester commenced and the grounds model of neat
ness Miss Smith, the principal has trained the chill
dren to keep them So. " = .~--= -; -:~ "'+~ Il
The cooking manual training classes have started
with good attendance. r - s.: !
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published The Minneapolis Journal for
devoted prine
pay writings There is attached and AZ
editor wishes encourage CORE
suggestions Al correspondence shou
b addressed to Tho Junior ~.
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The matter of spelling reform, about which
How so much has been said probably because the
to reform has been attempted on the wholesale
Spell. plan, seems always to have been largely
matter of how one looks at it. Milford the
historian prded himself upon spelling better than his
neighbours and in his works he arbitrarily changed the
spelling Of everything that he did not think spelled
according rule. That his way Of looking at the
matter Then there the novelist, Fielding Down
to him the family had always spelled the 'Feild
ing One day, member Of the family said, Why
don't you spell your the rest Of the family
does9 For the very simple that am the first
Of my family who knows how to spell, = the
triumphant reply. That was his way Of looking at it
too,--and today the world accepts his spelling.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
SCHILLER.

Addie Best, Reporter. z..5 : T. r
The school had Colonel Kammerer give his lecture,
Reveille to Taps last Friday afternoon and evening
at Drummond hall Total receipts above expenses $5l.
Sixteen third grade boys and girls from Miss Wescott
room gave very beautiful flag drill while the ladies in
the dt assisted at the door and with the usherng dur
ing the afternoon. Mr. VIM Kampf and several former
Schiller boys assisted in the evening.
There are new Schiller school this year:
Miss Jones in F room, Miss Mccormack in room, Miss
Root room, Miss Ulbricht in K and Miss HAITI
in D; room.
Another opened in the annex, thus keeping.
the seventh grade The seventh grade boys and girls
enjoying manual training and cooking at the Sheridan
once a week
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FUTILE.
Kate Flavin, Reporter.

Kate Flavin, Reporter.
The school opened with 81 pupils every being
m than full. f
Miss Norris, who was last year teacher at Holmes
school, is now principal of Tutte the former principal
Miss Irene Josn having been transferred to the Lyn
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-28
ABOUT "DIVIDING UP"

ONE time ago, little story went the rounds about
small boy who upon passing all other quzzes in ap
plying for place Office boy this test by his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
WATERFOWL JOTTINCs

Paul Klimpke. the shoe dealer, Is York.
 T. F. McGowan. the shoe dealer, is giving out some neat calendars.
 Dennis McCleary is working for the Chase Rolling Mill company of Waterbury.
 Application has been made to the probate court to have Adolph De Sault committed to the insane re- treat. He cacme from Canada about Ia year ago and is laboring under the delirium that some one is trying to hinder him from getting work.
 Notice has been given that an ap- plicatiOn will be made to the legisla- ture for charter for trolley line from Wstertovn to Thomaston-
 Mrs Major Castor left for Coal dale. Pa. this morning to spend the holidays with relatives.
 The case of H. N- Clark against James B. Wooster and Gilbert Rohz- CTS. an action to recover damages in horse trade was tried in the dis trict court in Waterbury yesterday and damages Of SIPS vas awarded Nr Clark against J. B. Wooster.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
OAKVILlE HAPPENINGS

John T0Onley,. of Main street, teamster for the Oakville Co, dropped stone on his foot yesterday after noon while at work OH the cellar for the new factory. and will be laid up for few days as a result.
 Miss Maud Bolt has recovered from her recent illness and Is now employ ed at her profession, as nurse, in Wa terbury.
 Miss Mary O'Connell, of Newton Heights, resumed her duties at the Pin factory this morning after several days illness.
 w. B. Mains household effects ar- rived here from Bradford, Vt, yester- day. Mir Main is to move his family into tenement on Main street.
 A horse belonging to Norman Dains, was badly injured yesterday by coming in contact with an iron hook in the stable.
 In accordance with the new regu- lations of the postoffice department, the box rents at the local office will be raised to twenty cents quarter for call boxes and thirty-tive cents per quarter for lock boxes. This IS about double the present rates. The postmaster is not to be benefited by the new rules as all the additional revenue will go to the government.
 Patrick Lyons has moved his family from Lynch's tenement to one Of Douglass houses on Knob hill. There is an unclaimed letter at the local postoffice for F. B. Stiles. Rev F. w. Fletcher of Morris was 2 recent visitor here. Isaac Place of Woodbury is visiting here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Then the Scholars Understood.

Then the Scholars Understood.
 The written language is so far from the spoken in Scotland that spelling reform is an academic question. A story which illustrates the many dia- lects is told of an examination at Aberdeen university. The examiners were an English clergyman and 8 Lowland Scotchman. The master of the scholars put many questions to them which were admirably an. swered; the boys brought the Is- raelites out of Egypt with a simple directness which Moses would have envied. Then the clergyman asked: How did Pharaoh die?" The boys sat dumb. The Lowlander, to make it more plain. repeated the question: Hoo did Phawraoh dee?" Again there was a dead silence. Next the master himself took the matter in hand-"Fat cam to Phawraoh at his hinder end?" The boys answered as with one voice. He was drooned!" To "dee" means in the Aberdeen dia. lect to die in ones bed. These care. full scholars knew that Pharaoh had not "deed."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
GETTING READY FOR WINTER. Thrifty Chipmunks. Heedless Sduir'
 rels and Fat 0possum.

Long before autumn the chip hunks began their winter work. As early as August the hives were dug and storing commenced. Last sum- mer they began with the oats in Au- gust, and, says writer in Country Life in America, I should like to know just the measure that went in- to the gamers of little chipmunk in one of my stone piles.
 Nearly half bushel of chestnuts have been taken from a single den; and the way this chipmunk piled in the oats, a half bushel measure would not hold them.
 Then came the pignuts, acorns and chestnuts. As long as the har- vest lasted they carried them in, and when the cold came and softly closed their doors they had no fears. Nor had l.. They would need no more of my oats.
 But the gray squirrels had need. They made little preparation, and long before spring they came to me for corn. Three of them lived in the barn a large part of the winter.
 Chickaree, the red squirrel, makes believe to prove against the winters need, but when winter comes he has either forgotten where his scattered hoards are or else has eaten them as fast as they were stored. So all winter long he lives from hand to mouth, picking up whatever frozen apples and seeds he finds.
 I have seen him eat bark, and climb in wild, windy weather out to the frozen tips of the pine trees to eat on the terminal buds. But along in August, if you will hunt up biz yellow birch, you will find Chickaree there, shipping on and hiding the half ripe cones as If he expected seven years famine or the immediate approach of a second glacial period.
 The rabbit, fox, coon and 'possum are on foot all winter. They have neither storehouse nor barn, unless you would call the superabundance of autumnal fat in which the pos sum rolls himself a store. for winter for that 1t really Is.
 Distinctly 1t is so with the wood. chuck. He has a den, deep down in the ground, and here. were he moi so sound a sleeper. he might lay by lenough food for winter. But perhaps not. Were he awake and housed ii would take a small stack to feed lhim.
 Instead of all that trouble he sim ply eats. eats. eats. and lays on ths fat. SO that. as he falls into his win ter long sleep at the bottom of hiI burrow. he needs nothing more un ltil next ground hog day.
 Our friend the skunk is fat. too when he. together with all his kint that can crowd into the burrow. be gins his somewhat fitful winter sleeD He comes forth lean and ragged fl Ithe spring. and if all reports ar' true he should come forth hagEart las we'll. for while there in the bur row he has been dining upon hi own bedfellows. the weaker member
 having been devoured by the strong
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Extra Stamps with Teas and Coffees

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 Baking Powder .... .. 6Oc
 Great Sale this Week ot A. & P. Seeded Raisins, pkg ... 12c A. & P. Cleaned Currants, pkg. l2c London Layer Raisins, lb ..... 12c New Citron, lb .... .... 26c Orange and Lemon Peel, lb .... 1bc A. & P. Plum Pudding. lb can 20c R. & R. Plum Pudding. l lb can, 2Sc None Such Mince Meat, pkg .... lOc
 Tor ...5. .... ...... loC New Dates, pkg ........ .... lOc Figs in nice boxes .... .... i. lOc Figs in basket :. .... ....... 2Uc Mixed Nuts, lb .... .... ..... 16c Pecans, lb .... ....... .... l6c English Walnuts, lb ........ l5c rAoSIsS, iU .... Brazils, lb ..... ......... 1Sc Soft She'll Almonds, lb .. ..... 23c Prunes, ID ........ Sc. 7c and lOc Full line National Biscuits, fresh
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 Peanut Butter, lb !. .......... 15c A. & P. Curry Powder, bot -. 1Oc A. & P. Pumpkin or Squash. large
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
 .{|||||I, K GAN ANYONE OFFER YOU MORE?

Written guarantee with every ar ticle we sell or repair. Our wedding rings. diamonds. watches, is of hon. est value, 1t Is by snapping up bar gains and by having a very small ex- pense that enables me to under.sell all others. hunt for bargains and you get the benefit in low prices. Cash or credit, the terms are certain ly within the reach of everyone, give us a call.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
Honor Among erioands.

A recent fight with brigands in Chaicidis resulted in the death of a soldier. The brigands sent $2.500 to his widow. Bushrangers who held up favorite Australian official discov. cred later the identity of their vic. tim. They returned his horse, with his wallet tied about his neck, and his money and watch inside. Even the Chinese pirates have some honor a consul reports. and will pay for the hire of vessels which they have com manded for their expeditions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
inp.r..nes Of Ie-pay.

Do you rightly estimate the import ance of today. That there are duties to be done today which cannot be done tomorrov7 This it Is that throws so solemn significance into your work. The time for working is short. there fore begin today. for the night Is com fns. in which 10 man can vork-F. W. Robertson
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
1o Remove Iron auss.

A simple remedy for iron rust stain is to be found in common cream oi tartar. If this is sprinkled on the stain and the damaged goods then allowed to remain in the sun for . lit tie time the spot will be found to have disappeared. If the first application should prove unsuccessful a second xiT be almost sure to remove the stain.--Suburban Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
CHRISTMAS TIDINCs or GREAT INTEREST T0
 EVERY n0USEKEEPER.
2O STAMPS FREE. Christmas Coupon.

Cut out this coupon Present 1t at soe and by buy ing $1 worth of goods will receive 20 STAMPS rr hesides tho regular given below from Monday the 2sd of this month Not sood after December 22.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
The Great Lakes Fleet.

A hardy breed of men doing their duty as they find it. the sailors of the great lakes are more and more in de- mand to man the new fleets that are building every year. While the ship yards of the sea coast were wailins over the dearth of business. the ship yards of the lakes booked orders for 31 steel vessels for the season of 1906. in size from six to twelve hundred tons capacity, with a total value of $14, ,000, 0,000.-Ouung Magazine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-12-20
She Was suspleIevs.

People are more interested ia sci. ence than they used to be. remarks . high authority. But 1t is quite possi- ble to be too scientific A friend oi mine got into serious trouble by ex. pressing fondness for ethyl hydrox' ide in the hearing of his wife. vhose name happened to be Dora-London Opinion