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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Teaching Of Morals
Advocated In Schools
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Meeting at Winona yesterday the
state normal board transacted con-
siderable business. In the morning
the members OF the board and the
presidents of the normal schools at
tended chapel. After the regular
opening exercises conducted by
President Maxwell, the remainder of
the period was given to Resident Di-
rector Somsen, who introduced Presi-
dent w. A. Shoemaker of the st.
Cloud normal school and Superin-
tendent c. G., Schulz, who made
brief addresses.
President Shoemaker pointed out
what he considered one of the i'm
portant next steps in education. He
believed the school should under
take more than it has in the past,
the teaching of morals. Especially
did he think, that recesses and play
ground time shonld be supervised.
He believes that the teachers
should in some way see that dur
ing these periods children do not
learn bad habits and acquire evil
associations. This is an age when
preventive serums are being used
TO treat disease and in many cases
with marked success. AS medi'
cine has applied serums to the
treatment of disease, so the school
should supply a preventive serum IN
the shape of such training as Will
safeguard the child against the pit
falls of later life. This can, only be
done by teaching right habits and
preventing the formation OF evil
ones. He believes that many evil
habits find their beginning in the
undirected associations Of children
upon our play grounds and at re-
cess periods.
Reinforced Ely Schulz.
Superintendent Schulz reinforced
what President Shoemaker said and
pointed out the desirability of teach
ers coming in closer individual
touch with their pupils. He insist
ed that each teacher should know
all of his pupils as individuals, He
should know what their tendencies
are, the kind of house from which
they come, the kind of friends they
have, and should, so far as possible
become a close personal friend to
his pupils.
The members of the normal board
attending the session included Di-
rectors Wise of Mankato. Atwood of
St Cloud, Washburn' of Duluth, Su.
perintendent of Education C. G..
Schulz and Resident Director Som
sen of Winona. The business ses.
sion followed the addresses given
at the opening of the school.
The reports Of the presidents in
cluded the classification of enroll.
ment and attendance and showed
the following summary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28

Nicholas Nicholby was presented in
a manner that was beyond criticism.
Carol Kelsey taking the part of
Squeers and Will Gerlich, Hale
Clements and Harold Anderson be-
ing some of the pupils in the school.
Howard Osgood rendered a piano
solo that was encored and a read.
ing by Miss Cleo Brandrup was
much enjoyed
Linen Shower.
A linen shower was given last
evening in honor of Miss Elizabeth
Mott at the home of Mrs. B. d
Smith on Parson street. Nearly
thirty ladies' were present and passed
a delightful evening. The gifts were
brought into the, living room in g
cart pulled by little Miss Genevieve
Cameron, who was dressed in white
with hearts and wings, and carrying
wand to represent cupid. Each
parcel was wrapped in white paper
and tied with white ribbon ant
adorned with a cupid. There were
many very beautiful gifts of linen.
A social evening was spent anC
Miss Mott and Mrs. Evan Hughe!
each sang several solos, accompanied
by Miss Mary Cheshire.
A dainty luncheon was served
and included a cake containing {
ring, a crystal, coin and a thimble
The ladies who found the articles
in their particular pieces of cake are
not telling about it.
Miss Mott is graduate of the
Mankato, normal school and has
taught for several years past in the
agricultural school at Morris. He1
marriage to Mr.. Irwin Snortum o
Candy will take place next Wednes
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28

of
Tuesday Auditor
L.. finances follows
1919, S1222s 80 This
1727 s5727s fund $l42o a.
fund 3l345; township special o4O2s7; DELINQUENT
village $68535;
s state school bonds 1857 g.; special school taxes o6;
From the above the cities and villages viii receive moneys
$O46; Madison
sl5ls s2sss Good Thunder $i24 Amboy ssass2
principal Of the have been
a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28

The total number of persons in
normal schools in preparation for
teaching is therefore 2124. and the
number Of children in model depart
ments 152.
There were no matters of local
interest in these reports except the
presentation of the findings of the
state board of health in the exami-
nation of the arteSian well at Morey
hall This report was submitted in
writing by II. A. WHITAKER, assist
ant director of the laboratory d.
vision of the state board OF health.
the report being made on analysis
of water secured by Mr. Whitaker
on his recent visit to Winona.
Contractor Is Heard.
f. III. Nuebel, sub-Contractor was
present at the invitation of Director
Wise of the Mankato school to ask
the board for a concession in the
matter of his contract for roofing a
portion of that building. In making
deductions for the omission of GER
tain parts of the work for which he
had submitted bids he made q mis-
take which will involve serious
loss on the part Of the work done
this year. He asked that the por-
tons included by mistake be defer
red until the whole work is completed
at the amount of his original bid.
The board and he presidents
took lunch at noon at Morey hall.
For State Education Board.
The board adopted resolution ex-
pressing a desire to confer with the
Minnesota educational commission
on the latter's possible recommends
tion to the legislature for the crea-
ton of a state board of education.
1t was decided also to hold con-
ference with the high school board
to adopt uniform policy for the
training of grade and rural teach
erS.
A decision was reached to rush
the construction of the $4,000 addi-
tion to the Duluth normal school.
The board will meet next at St. Paul
on February 10.
The board also authorized the
presidents of the school to confer
with the high school board and in
spectors for the purpose of work
ing out a harmonious plan by which
the normal schools shall be brought
into closer touch with the high school
training departments of which there
are now 100 in Minnesota. 1t is
thought that the normal schools
should maintain a large degree of
suggestion and supervision in con.
nection with these training depart
ments in order that the state may
develop uniform policy in the train.
ing of teachers for elementary
schools both graded and rural This
conference will doubtless be held
within few weeks.
Made Financial Statement.
The financial statement submitted
by the purchasing agent of the board
Superintendent Schulz, covers in de
tail the business of the five normal
schools for the fiscal year ended
July 81, 1913. 1t shows that there
were disbursed from the general sup
port or maintenance funds of the
five schools the total of $276,691.71
and from special funds the amount
of $7S,74790, not including expendi
lures for new buildings. Estimates
of expenditures for the quarter in
Guiding November, December and Jan
uary were read and approved by the
board. The time for the next meet
ing was announced as February 10
1914, and for the place OF meeting
the capital was chosen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
F.. Normal Freshmen Party.

The freshmen of the normal school
entertained the members of the
sophomore class at a very delightful
informal party in the reading room
of the school last night. A pro-
gram of games was carried out and
refreshments wera served. Miss John
son of the faculty chaperoned the
young people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
From Saturdays Daity.
Two Clubs Entertained.

Mrs. Harrison l.. Schmitt. Mrs.
John w. Schmitt and Miss Belle
Beatty entertained the members of
the Beta Mu Kai Gamma and Town
and Country clubs at the home of
Mrs. Harrison l.. Schmitt last even
ing. There were fifty guests. The
early part of the evening, was spent
at auction bridge, and then the
guests enjoyed dancing.
A quartet composed of talented
gentlemen from the company gave
an impromptu program of songs,
which delighted the guests. The
vOcalists were J. III. Spencer, c. r.
Butler, f. E. Crandall and II. r.
Carney. Refreshments were served,
and the hostesses ere assist by
Mrs. II. z. Carney, Miss Marguerite
Marsh and Miss Helen Schmitt.
TIL rooms were very prettfly rec.
GRATED with great numbers of vel.
low chrysanthemums
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Elks Dancing Party.

The Elks gave their first dane
ing party of the winter last night,
when a very large and congenial
gathering of dancers were present.
Lamm's full orchestra with part of
the Unique orchestra furnished de.
lightful music. Lunch was served in
the cafe. The party was one of
the most pleasant ever given by the
club.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Hope Mission Glasses Entertained

Miss Margaret Trenhauser enter.
tained the members of the Hope Mis-
sion classes at her home last even.
ing. The early part of the even.
ing was devoted to a business meet.
ing. after which the young ladies
sawad Refreshments were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Entertained Faculty Ladies

Mrs. w. G.. Bate entertained the
ladies of the high school faculty this
afternoon at her home at Omalee
Place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Gave an AT Home"

Gave an AT Home"
Mrs. Charles Dwight Snow and
Mrs. w. Wallace Besser were at
home to about two hundred ladies
this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Snow on South Broad. The hours
were from two o'clock until six
uring which time refreshments were
served in the dining room. The
rooms were exquisitely decorated in
yellow and white chhysnthemums
OF those colors being the principal
feature of the decoration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Dante Morrie.

Dante Morrie.
Clerk of Court George G. Krost to-
day issued a marriage license to
William PETER of Vernon Center and
Jennie w. Weir of Amboy and Aaron
Morrie of Narth Mankato and Mary
Dante of this city. The latter couple
were married at the court house by
Judge Evan Hughes of the probate
court. The couple will make their
residence in North Mankato, the
groom being employed in this city
by the Armour Packing company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28

:. Oshkosh, Wis.,, November
+ 22.-What students entering
+ normal school do or do not
+ know in the way of general
+ information was brought out
I. during an examination by the
+ board Of state affairs, con-
& cIuded today.
& Following are some of the
+ questions and answers:
+ @ What and where is Ma
= Mia?
+ A Manila is a rope found
= in a hardware store.
+ @. Who is Jane Adams?
+ A. Jane Adams is a famous
I! actress.
+ @. What causes a change of
= season?
+ A. The sun and moon and
: sometimes both.
+ @. Where is tasmania?
+ A. In indianapolis.
+ @. Where is Hamburg?
{ A. In illinois.
+ @. What was the era of
: good feeling?
+ A. The whisky rebellion.
+ @. Who was Captain Scott?
+ A. He was the head dig.
J. ger Of the Panama canal.
+ @. What is the Babcock7
T. A. A test imposed on for
+ eigners who come to
:. America.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Entertained at Dinner.

Miss Mollie Knaub entertained
group OF friends at dinner last night
IN celebration of her birthday. Places
were laid for six and a delicious
four course Gnner was served. The
party attended the Elk dance later
in the evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Music For EIks Memorial.

The annual memorial service of the
Elks lodge will be held on Sunday,
December in the Presbyterian church.
Miss Katharine Won Ewertsen, Miss
Lora Lulsdorf and Mr.. NJ. D. Jones
have been secured for the vocal
soloists for the service and Miss Mary
Skuse will be at the organ. Senator
Johnson of Brainerd will deliver the
address.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
From SATURDAYS DaiIv.

Mrs. Anna Busch died here today
of pneumonia following the fracture
of her right hip about four weeks
ago. Mrs. Busch was born in Ger
many seventy-two years ago. She
has tcen a resident of Mankato for
number of years and has made
her home with her children. She
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Gave Nice Program.

The program given at the high
school last evening proved to be a
big success. The school scene of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
Quail Dinner.

DIR. A. F. Schmitt was the host at
quail dinner last evening. The en-
Joyable affair was carried out at
the home of the doctor on Parsons
street. Covers were laid for nine
gentlemen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
From SATURDAYS DaiIv.

From SATURDAYS Daiiv.
Mrs. Andrew NJ. Wiener of Bel
grade died at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. A. G. Gunstrom, GIG West
Fifth street at eleven o'clock last
night. She was taken ill about a
week ago with slight stroke of
paralysis and was brought to Man
kato in order to be nearer a doctor.
Mrs. Wiener felt apparently quite
we'll yesterday and was up and about
the house.
After the other members of the
family had retired Mrs. Gunstrom
heard noise in Mrs. Wiemer's room,
and found her sister lying on the
floor Her death occurred within a
few minutes.
Mrs. Wiener was born in Sweden
sixty years ago. She is survived by
her husband and her sister, Mrs
Gunstrom. The funeral will be held
Monday afternoon. A short service
will be held at the Klein undertake
ing rooms at 1:15 p. m, and at 1:3O
1 D. m. the service will be conducted
in the Swedish Lutheran church by
Rev. o. j. Arthur. Interment will
take place in Minneopa cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
LoyoIa Club Dance.

Members of the Loyola club en-
Joyed dance at the club house last
night when the Loyola orchestra
played About fifty couples danced
and had delightful time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28

T. H. Mansager has been appoint
ed postmaster at Grogan, G. G. Gro
gan resigned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-28
ENGAGED As a Soloist.


Miss Edith Maldwyn Jones, a sis
ter Of d. NJ. Jones of this city, has
been engaged as one of the soloists
for the Evanston, H., Musical club
and will appear il oratorio on Jan
lary, 90 The other soloists at that
time are Mary Ann Kaufman, Evan
Williams and Kirk TWINS. They will
sing THE Swan and the Skylark.'
by A. Goring thomas, and 1.-THE
Banner of st. George"
This engagement is an achievement
for so young singer as, Miss Jones
and is great compliment to her abili
ty. The announcement of the club
in reference to Miss Jones says miss
Jones has a contralto voice of I'm
usual charm and of the warm musical
temperament one associates with
Welsh singers" Miss Jones completed
her course in the college of music oil
Evanston university in June of this
year, and the engagement with the
Evanston club will be her first pub
lie appearance in oratorio.
Miss Jones spent the summer oil
1912 in Mankato and was heard a
several concerts, and made many
friends while here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-04
First the Underuround Pit.

The first silos used in this country were of the underground pit type and were open to several serious objec- tions. It was often difficult to exclude the water. Corn often had to be put in the silo whole and when compacted must have been very difficult to re- move. The heavy weights which were used to compact the silage added greatly to the labor and expense of preserving and feeding the siIage- This was practically Gofferts plan re- peated as was also the hay now type which followed it. This was a shallow structure built within the barn usually much longer than it's depth As in Cfoffert's siIos, these had to be weighted heavily or much of the siIage would spoil
 After ez.periment with this type for a while it was found that if the silo were made much deeper, silage not only kept better but the heavy weights could be disposed with. With these points in view people be- gan to construct the1T silos in the form of a rectangular prism with the bases in most cases square or nearly sO Instead of weighing. the sfIage was allowed to settle away from the covering. This allowed the air to ent- CT at the top, 8 thin layer of silage at the top would mould and the mass below would be sealed and protected. Here we have the essentials of the modern SilO.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-04

from industrial and artistic pursuits" in favor of those with incomes moEe than $100,0 ,000 8 year.
 Miss DeWoIfe was an actress She retired from the stage in 1905 and is at present in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-04

till them. In Denmark the outlook for farm ownership by the cultivators farmers, but modest, persistent pros vent of the cooperative bacon fact ory, creamery and egg-selling com pany Now 90 per cent of the farms are farmed by their owners. In Ger many there was every evidence that farms were on the point of passing g into the hands of the landlord class when cooperation saved the day, and seven out of every eight farms are operated by the men who own them. It is the same in other countries where cooperation has developed.
 Not only have the farmers been able to hold the possession of their farms, but by banding themselves of the soil was dubious until the ad- munity spirit which enables them to see that what helps one helps the rest and what hurts one hurts them all. Competition with the cheap lands of America, and especially with the soil robber methods of America has made it hard for the European farmer to live. but cooperation has made up for a large part of the disadvantage.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-04
BACON AND HAM HOGS, THEIR
 CARE AND FEED.

Choice ham and bacon command a better price than lard and pork. The Tamworth. Berkshire and Yorkshire swine are the greatest producers of acm and bacon today; and the man
 m ~aises them has a sure market at .pp prices for his produce.
 Buy a few thoroughbred youngsters a nd start a herd, getting the boar and Sloats from different breeders to avoid t1oreeding. These will cost about $10 each at ten weeks old When the pigs arrive dip them in some mild disinfect- ant and rub dry. thus destroying all chances oI introducing lice or skin dis cases
 The pens should have plenty of light and sunshine, and six pigs in a pen 10 by = feet are enough. Make friends with the little strangers for when grown this will prove invaluable in handling them. The feed trough should be long enough to permit all to eat comfortably without crowding. and Scald it out weekly. If the floor is of raised two inches for the pigs tO sleep on. and a nest of clean straw will not only he appreciated. but kept clean. Let the ward be ample not less than 50 by loo feet for the secret of raising large. healthy filters is exercise, fresh air and wholesome food.
 The food suitable for raising and maintaining brood soWs should consist of s6iunilk, alfalfa or clover. cut fine, digesrer tankage. red dog, middlings. and thiS. with a constant supply of charcoal and wood ashes. will produce splendid rsngy sOws and keep them in excellent condition. How much to feed will largely deDesd on the animal Be- gin when the pigs are little and give just what they will clean up quickly The proportion should be with skim miiz as the base. equal parts of alfalfa meal or ground clover. red dog mid diings 6their feeding value is worth that cs ordinary middlings) and a small handful of tankage Stir well and feed. As the youngsters grow in cEes SC lhe feed. wa tching results care rslly. Tn winter an occasional feed of beets potatoes or carrots will be en- loved.
 The shoats and barrows to be mar keted in the autumn should be pas tured all suEazaeT, win an open shed to eisezs Sn ard plenty of water to drink IT there is 8 boERti4s1l supply of clover and grasses one feed a day will suffice (the alfalfa or clover being omitted from the nl3StETes) otherwise two light feeds win be better. About six weeks before EITflng feed a mixture of barley, gluten meal ground peas and cornneal sn eG=sl parts mixed with skfrnnilk This will harden the flesh and put the hogs in prime coalition.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-04
EUROPEAN FARMERS DEPEND
 ON co COOPERATION
By E. 1T. HIBBARD.
Enisersitv of Wisconsin.

Tn Germany there are 26,0OO farm CTS societies Of one kind and another in France more and in other countries approximately many. These associ- sjions are so numerous that the great majority of farmers are within reach Of their influence, and whenever CO., operation has gone prosperity follows; moi perhaps conspicuous prosperity or the creation of a wealthy class of farmers. but a modest, persistent pro- Lerity The purchase of feeds and fertilizers is ip bulk for all the farm CTS of d group, with no middleman and there is little or no charge by the member acting as agent except for necessary expenses This means that E. 10 or p Der cent is saved, and with the French or German farmer this margin means the difference between is not a renUuerative business, for it is done on . narrow margin, and were 8. 40 and % per cent. of the prices paid on the market for farmers pro duce taken Up in commissions and rrCl.ts of merchants, as is usually done in America, European farmers would become bankrupt Co-opera- lion has made possible the selling of ,v.s.e land draining of swamps, pur- chase of machinery, pressing of ur. pcs. distiIling of potatoes and sell lHfc oC grain and butter. In short, operation has become the agency f .sn which the great share of bus ..ss transactions of farms is con- dar-ed.
 r first great result of the saving through co-operatinn is the owner eaip of the farms by the farmers who