Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1910-02-24
Able Addresses by University and Normal School Professors,
Eminent Physicians and other Noted Men.
The States ntTubercuoss Exhibit Attracted Great Deal Of
interest," # #

IhlS mas OeeN a Dag week, not only
for the people of Warren, but also for
the large number of visitors who have
been here attending the Marshall Co,
School Officers and Teachers conven-
tion. It has been week given over
to mental and spiritual growth and
development and the enjoyment Of the
higher and better things Of life. That
the interest in these meetings is grow
ing is evidenced by the largely in
creased attendance at this meeting,
there being not less than us school
officers and nearly 100 teachers pres
ent from all parts of the county, be-
sides many other visitors who came to
tahe in the good things that were Offer
ed. Not less than 500 people from
outside the city were it's guests.
Besides the meeting fof the educa-
tors, the city was also favored by hav-
! ing the States A11ti:Taiberculcsis EK-
,,,hibit here, with lectures by Dr. Brac-
ken, President of the State Board OF
| Health and Dr.. Pratt, of Minneapolis.
This was in itself feature that at
tracted a great deal of attention.
| The series of meetings actually be-
gan on Monday evening. when a
splendid address on Pedagogy was
delivered by Prof Edward G. Quigley.
Of the College of Education, Minnesota
I University and stereoptican lecture
on the Prevention of Tuberculosis. by
Dr. Pratt, of Minneapolis. At this
meeting Dr. Wattam presided and be-
fore introducing the speaker, made a
neat little speech himself explaining
certain features of the great fight that
is now being waged against Tubercu-
losis.
J Tuesday forenoon was given over to
visiting the Warren Public Schools
and North Star College and nearly all
availed themselves of the op1,ortu-
{ nitv-
! On Tuesday afternoon at1 80 o'clock
the real work of the convention be-
gan, County Superintendent L. M.
Mithun presiding. He congratulated
! the school officers and teachers for the
interest they have taken in coming to
this meeting some having come long
distances and at considerable expense,
but believed it would prove beneficial
in the end and result in better teach
ling and better schools. He called at
Itention to the progress that has been
made in the schools of the county.
Better teachers are being employed
than ever before. school houses have
been equipped with sanitary heating
and ventilating systems and excellent
school libraries added in many dis
tricts Here let it be said that Mr.,
Mithun is alawys full of enthusiasm
himself and always succeeds in aro,ls.
ing enthusiasm and interest in any,
meetfng over which he presides
The first address Of the afternoon
was by Judge Grindeland on the sub
'ject: Honesty is the Best Policy. !"
This excellent address, twase listened to
with wrapt attention. It is q bugls]
sound calling the citizens OF the re-
public to arms against ali forms Of
dishonesty and corruption that afflict
the body polite.
Dr.. F. n. Gambell, Of Thief River
Falls, spoke on "some Phases Of
School Sanitation" He told Of the I'm.
portance Of looking after the child
ren's health, and Of the close relation
ship of good health and good work In
the school room. He favored medical
inspection Of school children and hop
ed that it would soon be in vogue in
all schools. The doctors address was
on timely subject and was well re-
ceived.
Our Schools and Their Critics, Z