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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
is composed of 1860 parts. Each
weighs 11O tons.

is composed of 1850 parts. Each
weighs 10 tons.
1t takes five 6O-horsepower motors
/ and ten 5-horsepower auxiliaries to
run these machines. They are con-
trolled entirely by push buttons. Each
press has 26 buttons from which il
may be started. At each starting
place there is a safety button and the
press can not be started at any point
if one of these buttons is on safe"
The papers are delivered in the
mailing room at street level instead
of in the basement or at the press
level All the fluff is brushed off the
ribbon. The ink is pumped to all the
presses from tank that holds 1850.
pounds of ink
With such Improvements as these
being made in the industrial world
there are still some philosophers who
argue that the world is degenerating.
AS long as our race develops men that
can make these near-human ma
chimes there is little proof of the de- /
generation that is supposed to exist. !
America in the past has been the /.
greatest nation i'm the world for in
Seemingly it will continue /
TO hold its place. When it falls back .
there may be some cause to listen to .
Ophers.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
A CHANCE TO BEAT GOPHERS
With Two Track "Finds" Brewer Says
Tigers Prospects Are Better.

With Two Track ~F1ndS" Brewer says
Tigers Prospects Are Better.
With the first baseball game and
the first outdoor track meet less than
fifteen days off the Varsity teams are
putting every spare minute into prac-
tice.
The first baseball with Westminster,
April 10 is considered a practice game
but Westminster has had as much
practice as Missouri and small COL
lege teams often show up well at the
first of the season.
The track meet with University of
Minnesota April IL will be one of the
largest and best Missouri will COM
pete against this season. But with
the two new finds" Kemper in the
shot put and Floyd in the pole vault,
Prof. Chester L. Brewer thinks Mis-
souri, has a chance with a team as
big as Minnesota
Captain John P. Nicholson, who was
hit by 16-pound shot last Thursday,
is able to be out in a track suit to-
day. Il could run a race now, if l
had to-" said Mick" this morning,
land by April ~, l will be in good
to take the hurdles
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
ri Beta Phi Officer Visits Here

Miss Lois Janvier of New Orleans
is the guest of the Pi Beta Phi So
rority Of which she is a province
officer. She will 90 from here TO ST.
Louis 10 visit the chapter az Wash
inCton University.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
Will Talk on Care OF the Lawn.

Prof. ]. c. Whitten of the horticul-
tural department will give an illus
trated lecture on "Beautifying
Grounds" at the meeting of the Meth
odist brotherhood Thursday night.
The lecture will be given in the main
auditorium at 7:30 o'clock.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
]. p. NcBaine to Teach at Wisconsin

Prof. James p. NcBaine of the
School Of Law Of the University of
Missouri. will be 4 member of the
summer session faculty of the law
school at the University of Wiscon-
sin.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

If those New York and Chicago girls
who have to spend every cent of their
wages for mere existence had votes,
their employers might be little more
ready to listen to their demands for
decent wages.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

A London fashion expert says the
new hObble skirts will be so tight
that the women viii. be almost unable
to walk. If he can induce the suf-
fragettes to adopt them he will prob
ably be knighted.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

A Pettis County farm hand has sued
his employer for $4,000 because he
was kicked by a mule. Even if he
gets it most of us will still stay a
safe distance from a mule.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

The Eleanor Bandeau," the Mar
garet Fillet," and the Jessie Swirl"
are not new soda fountain drinks. but
the latest things in Washington ST.
ciety coiffure since the coming of
President Wilson's daughters.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

Two Italian admirals had fist fight
on the streets of Rome this week.
Perhaps they used fists because the,
had no "schooners.'
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., has gone
10 Panama to see the canal before the
water is turned in. If anything goes
wrong. he might pour oil on the
troubled waters.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

Out in Washington big eagle with
a rabbit for lunch perched on a power
transmission wire. The eagle is well
mounted now.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
BOARD AND ROOM

TO RENT-Rooms suitable for
couple or small family. For parsicul-
ars address &C" care Missourian.
TO RENT-Some very desirable
rooms to young men at S17 Rollins.
First block from gymnasium, where
the entire Rollins Field can be seen
from the rooms. Rooms comfortable,
prices reasonable. T. H. Reese. (d16)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

The holidays are over. What's a
good excuse for waiting to begin
studying for this semester?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

A kind-hearted person has invented
an instrument for preventing seasick-
ness. Well have to find some other
excuse for not going abroad now.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
TEN PINS IN THE SCHOOL ROOM
significance of the New Method of Teach
ing Which Is Being Applied in the
University Elementary School.

activities in which they naturally en-
gage, first at home, later in social and
industrial life at large"
"The University Elementary School
is conducted to show the best that
can be done in making school work
genuinely interesting to children and
at the same time decidedly effectual,
says Professor Merriam. The work
is largely determined NV rvDlanations
o. certain unfavorable conditions.
Pupils leave school early because
the course Of study is not suited to
them. Their dominant interests are
not to prepare for higher education
largely intellectual, but to meet pres
ent needs-largely physical and So
cial.
The Old and the New Way.
"Superintendents and principals err
it attempting to adjust pupils to the
course of sudy. They should adjust
school work to pupils.
Pupils fall behind i'm school be-
cause they are measured by a course
of study not adapted to their abilities.
state law enforces attendance be-
cause the school, through its course
of study. fails to secure attendance.
Pupils are Indifferent, to school be-
cause :hc usual g-'ammar. geography
and arithme'ic have so little relation
TO their d;i.y iif" Children are nat
urally active, and, in their own way,
interested in studying activities.
School children would study zealously
were their school work closely related
to their normal wholesome interests.
The great problem for the public ele-
school is to help the masses
in what they are now doing. Incident
ally, but no less effectually. will the
few be prepared for any higher school
work desired.
THE principles lead to the selec-
lion of a course of study in terms of |
activities of children and adults rath- !
er than in terms of traditional studies. |
rhe activities of children up to 8 or !
en years of age are chiefly: Observ-
ng what goes on around them; play
ng all sorts of games; making a great !
'ariety of things, and reading, telling
md hearing stories.
Children would profit if helped to
observe their surroundings more in
diligently. They would find more
pleasure if they learned to play whole
ome games better, without quarreling,
With greater skill and under self di-
ection. Children should develop the
labit and ability to work with their
lands, making things useful and orna-
mental. They should learn to read
md tell good stories for their own
interest and for the entertainment of
'thers. These are the four studies in
he first three grades.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

a college professor who existed on
peanuts and a stenographer who lived
on apples are now a pair.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

The Farmers to Give q Dance.
The students of the College of Agri-
culture will give dance at the Gym
the night of April r.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
Actual Life Studied.

Simple observation by smaller
children develops into a real interest
in the activities of adults. Grade 4
studies local industries as carried on
in the grist mill, mercantile stores,
ice plant, laundry. fire department and
postoffice. Grades 5, 6 and study in
dustrial and social activities through
out the world, such as fishing. lum-
bering, building. farming, manufacture
ing. governmental activities in army,
navy and pOstoffices.
This course of study does not neg
lect the usual studies; it uses them.
The value of reading is in the story
and information. Arithmetic is of no
value in itself; it is useful in many
of our affairs. Writing is of value
only when written expression is
needed. Real normal needs supply
strong motive. In studying the social
and industrial activities outlined pre-
viously, the pupils read much more
than is usual and that better. These
activities are full of quantitive prob
lens which call for much arithmeti-
cal work. Written work is in con-
slant demand.
I'm adding the scores of the game
today" continued Professor Merriam,
"the pupil incidentally learns that 5
and are II. / do not care whether
he remembers that tomorrow or not,
but he will have another such expert
ence soon and few such fix the faith.
Reading. writing and arithmetic are
subordinate to play. We do not in
duce play in order that children may
learn. l do not believe in sugar coat
ing pill in that way. Play is the
end. Reading, writing and arith-
metic are the means for the child Just
now. Later he uses them in other
ways" NB.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

If you are pining for something to
do take club and slip up on the
first fly you see.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
Want Ids

The cost OF Nissourian want ads is but half cent word
DAY. lhey bring greater results in proportion to t
any other form of advertising Phone YOUR wants to M
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

Some one stole Kansas City under
takers car. 1t was a motor car,
though, not a hearse
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

1t takes most students longer to be-
gin lesson than to prepare it.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
Tuesday Club Meets Tomorrow.

The Tuesday Club will meet tomor-
row afternoon at the Y. VI. c. a.
Building.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-TO buy a fox terrier
puppy. Ais Hit street. (d3t)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

WANTED-Some hustlers to make
liberal commission during spare time.
Address m" Missourian, at once
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

WANTED-A large furnished or un-
furnished room (preferably one l NAV
have for three years. in a private
family. Address s Missourian. (d6t)
CALL 23-For your baggage when
you leave. (d10t)
WANTED-1.O00 student trunks to
haul. Scurlock's. Phone ".
WANTED-Furnished house in
September by University professor
and wife. No children. Inquire "Jr
Missourian. (d4t)
LOST-Watch fob with fraternity
pin on ribbon, on Sixth street or be-
tween pOstoffice and courthouse Re-
ward if returned to Missourian Office
(d3D
LOST-A bunch of important kevs
likely on South eth, South 9th or Uni
'erslty campus. Finder leave at Mis-
sourian office in Virginia Building ano
receive Ieward. nf
LoST-Tuesday on Ninth street be-
tween University campus and the yir-
ginia Market package containing a
linen handkerchief. yards of tattinp
and silver thimble. Finder please
telephone No. 377 or leave at Missou-
rian Office and receive reward.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Six room cottage with
bath, strictly modern. on easy terms.
Apply to Lee Forbis; phone No. 81.
(d12t)
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
ALL baggage-Phone ".


FOUND-Senior pin. Owner q
have same by calling at this office q
paying for ad.
A SANITARY SHOP means =
protection. The Star BARRIERS, =
sanitary shop in town. We can psu
it. 500 Broadway.
FOR STUDENTS-Two piece {
union tailor-made Suit to order
University Tailoring Co. IS M
Sth st. Guaranteed all wool and
fit, $50 and up. (dN
PICTORIAL-Log of the b
Fleet cruise around the world s
nfty cents at Campbell & Alexandut
This same book formerly sold n
~. Your library is not complets ~
out one. r.
MARCH 20-Pack up and phone q
The ROLL r RINK-meet q
bunch there every night; admiai
25c; half block north of wabash Sb|
ton. Open Sunday afternoona (f11lX
YOUNG MEN WANTED-for e
summer. Good wages for the II
parties. Apply at the Central 81
Room .. (dsxt
DANCING lessons given priut}
sos Conley. AS white.
PHONE 72-Baggage to depot
FOR sALE-snappy a-1s -
Diamond Rings s1S to $40 at 3
ninger's Jewelry Store.
fOR SALE-Special Frat Jevay
and class pins made to order. b.
ingers-S13 Broadway. a.
SAFE AND Scurloe
trunk service. Phone 72.
THREE HUNDRED-Rexall b
edies. All guaranteed; a remedy :
every ailment, at Columbia Drug Q
Corner Ninth and Broadway. a.
FRIENDSHIP JEWELRY-Broeo
es, tie pins and Bracelets. Hen5D
gers. S13 Broadway.
FOR efficient baggage service.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

NO, Geraldine, the girls don't really
run in the inter-sorority relay, they
get the boys to do it for Them
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

72-Means prompt baggage service
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

FOR STUDENTS-Two piece q
union tailor-made Suit to order 4
University Tailoring Co. IS M
9Th st. Guaranteed all wool and
fit, $50 and up. (d0
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

A SANITARY SHOP means n
protection. The Star BARRIERS, q
sanitary shop in town. We can D.
it. 500 Broadway.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

FOUND-Senior pin. Owner a
have same by calling at this office u
paying for ad.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

PICTORIAL~Log of the n
Fleet cruise around the world CT
fifty cents at Campbell G. Alexandut
This same book formerly sold 4
$3. Your library is not complete ~
out one. r.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

Why not christen Columbia's new
fire truck with fire water?
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

A Cameron, Mo-, theater sells seats
FOR an egg apiece. Evidently the show
is good. or the audience would rob
the ticket office and throw the funds
at the actors.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

MARCH 20-Pack up and phone q
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

CALL 23-For your baggage when
you leave. (d10t,
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

FoR eficient baggage service.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

FRIENDSHIP JEWELRY-Broeo
es' tie pins and Bracelets. Hen5
gers. S13 Broadway. 90
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

WANTED-1.000 student trunks to
haul. Scurlock's. Phone ".
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

THE ROLL: r RINK-meet &
bunch there every night: admial
2Sc; half block north Of Wabash 81
tion. Open Sunday afternoons. (d1f|
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

THREE HUNDRED-Rexall R0I
edies. All guaranteed; a remedy !
every ailment, at Columbia Drug
corner Ninth and Broadway. a.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
Develops Normal Tendencies.

The young of all animal species,
kittens pups. lambs, plas. 1t is only
natural that children should play also.
The old method of 'rachipg does not
co"oern itself witt, lay oMop, as
physical exercise and recreation. The
instinct to play has been smothered
in the school room. 1t is to develop
these natural tendencies in child play
and to enable children to obtain more
wholesome enjoyment from their play
tiat Prof ]. L. Merriam, superinten-
dent of the University Schools, is
working.
Heretofore courses of study have
been designed from the viewpoint of
grown-ups. Children have been in
structed on a theory entirely foreign
to their needs. Professor Merriam has
studied their instruction from their
own viewpoint, and it is from this
study that he proposes to work out hap
pier methods OF teaching.
The purpose of the University Ele-
mentary School, he says, in a folder
issued to the patrons, is to help pu-
pills to do better in those wholesome
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31

SAFE AND -Scurloes'
trunk service. Phone 72.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1913-03-31
The SeveuM Column

A Pettis County farm hand has sued
his employer for $4,000 because he
was kicked by a mule Even if he
gets it most of us will still stay a
safe distance from a mule
NO, Geraldine, the girls don't really
run in the inter-sorority relay, they
get the boys to do it for them"
A Cameron, Mo-, theater sells seats
for an egg apiece. Evidently the show
is good, or the audience would rob
the ticket office and throw the funds
at the actors.
Why not christen Columbia's new
fire truck with fire water?
A kind-hearted person has invented
an instrument for preventing seasick-
ness. Well have to find some other
excuse for not going abroad now.
1t takes most students longer to be-
gin lesson than to prepare it.
Two Italian aGmirals had fist fight
on the streets of Rome this week.
Perhaps they used fists because the,
had no "schooners"
Some one stole Kansas City under
takers car. 1t was a motor car,
though, not a hearse.
The Eleanor Bandeau," the Mar
garet Fillet," and the Jessie Swirl"
are not new soda fountain drinks. but
the latest things in Washington ST.
ciety cOiffure since the coming of
President Wilson's daughters.
Out in Washington big eagle with
a rabbit for lunch perched on a power
transmission wire. The eagle is well
mounted now.
If those New York and Chicago girls
who have to spend every cent of their
wages for mere existence had votes,
their employers might be little more
ready to listen to their demands for
decent wages.
If you are pining for something to
do take a club and slip up on the
first fly you see
a London fashion expert says the
new hObble skirts will be SO tight
that the women viii. be almost unable
to walk. If he can induce the suf-
fragettes to adopt them he will prob
ably be knighted
John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., has gone
10 Panama to see the canal before the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-10
LOCAL CONCERN
IS A BANKRUPT
Illinois Contracting Electrical
Company Goes Into Hands
of Receiver.

Sheriff o. l.. Bruner this morning
turned over the keys of the Illinois
Contracting Electrical company on
Twentieth street to the Central Trust
and Savings bank, appointed receiver
OF the concern following voluntary
bankruptcy proceedings at Peoria be-
fore Referee +. u. Henry.
Some time ago w. w. Wilmerton
brought suit against the company in
county court for some 5000 claimed to
be cue for services as secretary of
the company Mr.. Wilmerton was
given judgment and an execution was
issued Sheriff Bruner took charge
of the stock and advertised sale for
tomorrow but the bankruptcy petition
disposes of the sale and Mr.. Wilmerton
along with all creditors will be com
PEELED to receive his prorata of what
the business will bring The Central
Trust and Savings bank as receiver is
under 1000 with II. f Casteel and
c. l. Walker as surety.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-10
CLEAN UP THE CITY
IS GENERAL CRY
Wipe Out Crime Wave and Save
Rock Islands Reputation
Indignation Running High.

Wipe out the crime wave" is the
slogan of Rock Island citizens today.
The unprecedented series of robberies,
burglaries. murders, hoIdups and slug
gings have aroused the city at large
and feeling is running high.
Saturday night there We're in
dignation meetings in all parts of the
city. On every street corner and at
every gathering place were groups of
citizens talking over the latest out
rage and decrying the lack of police
protection.
According to general sentiment, it is
time for the police department to start
a cleanup and finish the job. When
il is realized that there is a section
of Rock Island between Twentieth and
streets and north of
Fourth avenue, where it would not be
advisable for women or girls TO pass
through in daytime and unsafe for
men at night, il is enough TO cause
the average citizen to blush with
shade and Indignation
Clean up is the cry from one end OF
the city TO the other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-10
FATAL ACCIDENT
ON D. & M. ROAD
Albert Dollarhide, Formerly of
Andalusia, Dies at Home in
Muscatine.

Albert Dollarhide, a former resident
of this county. was struck by car on
the Davenport & Muscatine interurban
at Melpine Saturday night and fatally
injured, dying Sunday morning at Mus
catine. He was visiting al Melpine
Saturday and received word by tele-
phone TO return home to assist his
daughter, Mrs. Carrie Carlisle. who
had lost her belongings in a fire which
destroyed the Home Tea company's
plant at Muscatine. He packed his
suitcase and hurried to the station.
setting his grip down near the track.
When the car came in he started 10
pick up the grip and became faint and
fell in front of the wheels His right
hand was cut of, several ribs broken
and a deep cash GU. in his scalp. The
car crew took him TO Muscatine,
where he passed away in the morn
ing.
Mr. Dollarhide was 6S years of age.
About twenty years ago he conducted
a pottery plant at Andalusia. remain
ing there several years. He also for
merly lived in Buffalo
The widow and a daughter and a
son survive. together with two sisters
and two brothers. one of the latter be-
ing Frank Dollarhide of Andalusia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-10

Despite the efforts made in his behalf
Gordon died before reaching the hos
pital. Koch was removed last night
to the house of correction in Rutland,
after he had been examined by States
Attorney Stafford. The shooting fol.
lowed a quarrel over some traps which
Gordon had set on Kochs farm.
Gordon received a revolver bullet In
the back. Koch last night admitted
the shooting, but said II was accl-
dental. He had demonstrated with
Gordon against setting traps in his
game preserve, he said. when Gordon
made a move as if to attack him, and
at that instant the revolver which
Koch was holding was discharged.
Koch said he was unable to understand
how the bullet entered Gordon's back
A special session of the grand Jury
viii be called at once to investigate
the shooting.
Koch's father is one OF the wealth
lest residents OF Vermont and owns
several square miles OF farm lands and
camp sites along Lake Champlain