Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-10-17
Agricultural College Notes,


The fall session Of the agricultural
college opened Sept. l6, 1907, with an
increased attendance. \ large i'm
crease is expected when the farm
husbandry course commences. in a
few days.
1t seems that the full purpose
OF tile North Dakota agricultu-
raj college is not understood by a
majority Of people throughout the
state. 1t is supposed tina: agricnt-
ure is the chief and only course of
study here. The A. G. was founded
for the purpose of giving education in
agriculture and the mechanic arts
Academic subjects are introduced, as
we'll as technical, thus combining cuI-
ture with the training The training
given here Is with view toward en-
phasizing the dignity of labor and
preparing students for Industrial ca
reers.
There are several courses which may
be had at the agricultural college
Five four-year courses which lead to
the u. S. degree are at the disposal of
students, viz: AGRICULTURAL mechan-
ical, and civil engineering, pllarma-
ceutical, chemistry, and general sci
ence. Besides, several shorter courses
are 0ffered-as farm husbandry (thrcc
years) preparatory (three years and
commercial courses.
The four-year course in civil engin-
eering, which appears in the cata-
logue for the first time, is sure to meet
with great success. The course is OF
special interest because, besides the
necessary mathematics of an engineer
ing course, such subjects as railroad
engineering, drainage and irrigation.
With water-supply engineering, sani
tary engineering, masonry construc
tion, and roads and pavements are
among those offered.
The new engineering building is son
90 feet, three stories high, and built OF
light-bro North Dakota pressed
brick, with stone trimmings. This
new building contains eight large
class-r0olns, numerous laboratories.
drawing rooms, Office aud museum.
Assistant Secretary Of Agriculture
Hays, Of Washington, D. G.. when
here on personal visit several days
ago, praised the work that is being
done 1T the agricultural college. lie
commended the members of the eX.
pertinent staff, pointing out the great
benefit Of their work to the farmers
and public of our state.
DIR. Van Es has returned home from
an extended tour vi study in Europe.
and Is now conducting several classes
in veterinary science. The work is
very practical, Offering demonstra-
tiOnS on livestock subjects twice each
week.
The thrasling of grain in Prof. Bol-
ley's experimental plots. where the
grains are grown for their rust and
flax-wilt resisting qualities, has been
completed. The work was done by "A
special machine. constructed here at
the college, consisting of fourteen
inch cylinder and concaves, so ar
ranged that every kernel could be
brushed out between the thrashing of
each experiment., in order that the
different varieties might not be mixed.
A three-horse-power gasoline engine
was used as motive power.
A new roller. mill has been added to
the buildings ON the campus Moth
ing is lacking in the way of milling
machinery, which is furnished power
BY an electric motor. Mr.. r. Sander
son, an experienced miller. has charge.
He will conduct experiments with
the different varieties and grades of
wheat, including d.rum and frosted
specimens Baking tests will also be
made.
Notice to Teachers.
The regular examination for teach