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Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Retard ation.

Retardaton.
 The subject of retardation has been oRe of the leading educational ques- tions during the past two or three wears. Considerable attention has been given to the progress of the children through the various grades of the school By careful investigation it has been found that in the various cities of the United States from five to fifty per cent or nearly one third of the entire school membership is retarded. During the past few years it has been more and more realized that the edu- cation of children who are defective mentally morally or physically is of great importance to the future of our country The real problem though is not with the mentally defective chill dren because we have only a very small percentage of such-but rather with the thirty to forty per cent. of children who for various reasons fall behind their classes. According to The ] standard usually adopted all children who are eight years old or more in the first grade nine in the second each | arc considered to be retarded
 The main causes of retardation and ihe reasons why 90 many Of our pu- as follows: Physical disability en- 1 larGed tonsls, adenoids, illness, de- tcctiNc hearing, defective eyesight ir- regular attendance, late entrance into school, changing from one school to another, wrong attitude of teachers 1 toward promotion, etc. In such cases fetardat ton is due to misconduct on the art of the pupil OVercrowding ] Glasses and lack of individual atten- tiOn make retardation
 Study ard experience has proven that most of the causes of retarda- ton of pupils can be removed: indi- HidudE instruction helps to overcome ! many failures. medical inspection aids: atieifd2Hce and fatthfulness to work will prevent it.
 The directors of school systems con- stantly give attention to questions of cost. An excellent plan could we af- ford it, would be the assignment of teacher to each of our large buildings Tor the purpose of giving individual instruction to pupils who have fallen i behind on account of illness and other causes All pupils who have fallen behind their grades and are compelled to repeat their work are a double cost to the school system. Last year we had PAP who failed to be promoted. The per capita cost of education in the town was $36I2. If these 242 pupils are compelled to repeat the work for another year. it will cost $S74104 It is selfeVident then that every effort should be put forth to reduce the number of repeaters. educa- ton and repetition Is, to a great ex- tent. waste effort and it should be eliminated.
 In General
 The school committee has under consideration the following matters:
 Fire escapes on the following school buildings:
 Broadway. Hobart Avenue. Boswell Avenue. Mount Pleasant Street. High Street. Pearl Street. West Thames
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Promoticns.

During the past year promotions be- low the fourth grade were made entire ly upon the recommendations of the teachers. In the fourth and higher grades from examinations were given. In nlaktng up the promotion records, the examination counted as one-third and the daily record as tWO-thiTds In a perfectly graded school system
 with q. course Of study fitted exactly to ! the needs of the average pupil, the
 number of pupils falling of promotion
 should nearly equal the number of pupils receiving double promotion, provided every pupil works to the full extent of his ability However, this is far from being realized. Some of the causes of non promotion are irregular attendance slow mentality physical
 defects and lack of application upon
 the part of the pupil The result is
 that there are more failures than dou- ble promotions.
 Figures from the Norwich schools
 show that one pupil completed the work in five years, showing that twice
 during his course ne cornrleted two
 years work in one; four children di1
 the work in six years, 13 in seven
 years, 95 in eight years, 91 in nine
 years, 2S in ten years, four in eleven
 years. aad three took more than eleven
 years to do the work.
 Our June promotion records show
 that 90,5 CT cent. of our pupils were
 promoted
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Per Capita Cost.

For the year 1912-'13 the per capita cost of our pupils in the grades was approximately $S6.12, based on the average attendance. It cost $33.91 bas- ed on the average registration. The average registration basis is presented because the school plant and equipment must be sufficient to care for all who are entitled to attend school
 In making this computation only the current expenses of the school year were considered. no account being talk en of permanent repairs, new equip ment. interest or payments on indebt- edneSs.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
Lace Department

Linen Laces from IF to 3 inches wide, suitable for use on window draperies, table, covers, etc. Splendid values which sell regularly for 121ac and 15c yard
 Saturday, Special .......... 5e
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18
EIiminate NH Grade.

At the beginning of the year it was decided 10 eliminate the ninth grade from the Broadway and Mt Pleasant street schools This will be accom- plished during the next year. During the fall term that portion of the eighth gr2te which has had the highest schol- arsiip stardins was given m oppor- unity to do double work in order to finish the work of the eighth and ninth grades in one year. Of the 150 pupils in the eighth grades 54 did the work and received doC5le promotion The remaining members of the class will complete the ninth grade work during lhe coming sChol year, 1918 -'f4. Here 9 -ter the work will be done in eight Eears.
 There are few school systems that still have 2 ninth grade The work can be done in eight years and there hT save year for the child in getting an educatiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-18

make marked improvement in the appearance and utility of the building At Scotland Road school the cond- tion of the toilet was not good. A new 1 toilet for the boys use was construct ed and placed at some distance from the one already on the school proper ty. There is now a separate closet for boys and girls.
 Other general repairs are mentioned al Mt, Pleasant, Boswell avenue, Nor Wich Town, and Pearl street schools.
 Salary Schedule. The salary schedule for the schools now is:
 kindergartens, $650: assistant kin deEgartens. one session, $250; two ses- Stions $350; gades 2, 3, 1 and ,, $500; grades l, and :, $7G0, grade 8, $750, all maximum; principals of four room buildings or more, $50 additional; mn- $40 increase each year until the maxi mum is reached.
 The yearly increases indicated in the above schedule are contingent upon tEe recommendation of the superm- .ondelt and school committee. Satis- factory work in other places will be taken into consideration in establish ing the salary of a teacher beginning work in our schools This salary sched- ule shall so into effect Sept. s, 1913 72e new salary schedule established hE the school committee, which goes i..i,. elf Ct SeEt. 8, 1913, places the sal aries Of Norwich teachers upon q basis which makes them compare favorably with those of other New England cit ies If similar size
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Anna Overgaard arrived in
Kimballton from Des Moines last
week and has rented the CONNER
cial Hotel. She will take possession
about August 18th. She has many
relatives and friends here and we
feel certain that she will give the
people good accomm odations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

A man who was near-sighted
was dining one evening at a prom
inent hotel. He had much diff
ficulty in removing from the dish
passed him by the colored waiter,
what he supposed to be chocolate
eclair. 1t seemed to stick fast. so
he pushed his fork well under it,
and tried to pry it up again.
Suddenly he noticed that his
friends at the table were convuls i
with laughter and just then the
waiter said:
Pardon me, sir, but that's my
thumb"
Two candidates for the same Of
flee in Georgia were stumping the
state. lOne was very large man.
while the other was very small.
The large one always threw Off
on the other at every possible
chance
When his time came to speak he
got up and cast a contemptuous
glance over at his adversary.
"Why, you little runt, l ould
swallow you whole
Eyes, and then you'd have more
brains in your stomach than you've
got in your head"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Sofus Nielsen has been for sew
eral days past in a very critical
condition but the chances are now
in his favor for recovery. He has
been very sick man, necessita-
ting the skill of two physicians, an
experienced nurse from Omaha. of
and careful attendance.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

A scatchman visiting in America
stood gazing at a fine statue of
George Washington, when an AM
erican approached.
"That was "a great and good man,
Sandy" said the American, ga lie
never passed his lips
"Weel," said the Scot, 81 pray
sumo he talked through his nose,
like the rest of ye."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

The fire department is called out
occasionally to test their alertness
and reliability i'm case they are
needed. At the last call they all
responded nearly together, making
them formidable force to fight
the demon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Chris Christensen INDUCED in a
popular Ford Roadster last week
and now the hills resound in its
praise.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Alvin Christensen returned last
Thursday to his home in Harlan
after visiting with friends on Wash
ington Street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
HAMLIN
g1s&n!Sgs y

Chris Petersen Sundayed at the
Ed Dryden home.
Lauritz Jensen visited Sunday at
the Jacob Sandbeck home.
M. E. Mortensen, of Audubon,
visited at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Aagaard Sunday.
Peter Spirup is the proud and
rightful owner of new buggy
which he purchased last week
Willie Wiges, the Brayton barber,
is assisting his brother, Chris with
corn blowing for a week or so.
Thomas Mandesen, of near Extra
was in Hamlin on business last
"Wednesday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Johnson spent
a pleasant evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Hansen Sunday
evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mrs A. P. Fredericksen, who re-
sided southwest of town, but now
dives in Extra, left last week for
an extended visit with relatives
and friends in Denmark.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Hans Bladt bought an auto of M.
N. Esbeck and son. Mr.. Bladt did
not purchase the machine for the
speed he could get out of it but for
the comfort of his family.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

The appearance of the store has
been greatly improved by the addi-
ton of two coats of paints. Mr..
Bennett did the work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
NO DANGER

John" she whispered, there DIS
burglar in the parlor. He has
just knocked against the piano and
hit several keys at once"
"I'll go down. said he.
"oh, John, don't do anything
rash"
Rash. Why, I'm going to help
him. You don't suppose he can re
NOV. that piano from the house
without assistance"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Gregor. Gregersen and wife Wis
tied Thursday at the home of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
MAIDS Gregersen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mr.. Hans Fredericksen, wife and
mother, who have BEEN visiting at
the F. P. Fredericksen home, left
here Thursday for their home in
Tyler, Minnesota.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Ella Guide came up from
Extra Saturday to spend Sunday al
the home of her sister and brother
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

The young folks of George HART
vigsen and George Miller families,
of near Kimballton, attended the
dance here last Saturday evening.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Edith Petersen went to
Iowa City this week to visit her
friend, Will Moore.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

John A. Hansen, wife and little
daughter left last Thursday for
Brush, Colorado where. 1.-THE former
will receive medical aid at the
SAM tarium
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mrs. Topp, who has visited at
the Laurits Petersen home recent
Wy, returned to her home in Coun-
cid Bluffs last Thursday. IL
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

H. C. Hansen and family spent
Sunday evening at the home of Mrs
Hansen's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Thor Madsen..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Ruth Hansen spent cou-
pie days last week at the MAIDS Gre
gersen home last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mrs. MAIDS Nielsen is visiting at
the home of her brother-in-law, Pet
er johnson and family who reside
near Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Jens Carlson and family, north
west of town, entertained a num-
Der of friends last Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mrs. Stephen Mathisen, of Kim
ballton, visited friends in town
last Thursday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Anna Christensen spent {
few days with her friend, Hildf
lessen last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Hilmer Nielsen, our harness MAX
er, went to Atlantic, last Sunday
to visit friends, returning on the
Monday morning train.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Peter Miller, of Bayard, passed
through town last Thursday in ar
auto, going to Audubon on bust.
ness trip.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mary Fredericksen visited over
Sunday at the home of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Fredericksen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Fred SEWERS received a new g.
horse power Nelson gasolene engine
from Harlan Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

K. ] Petersen and wife went to
Atlantic Saturday noon and visited
until Monday with friends
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
Horse StraYed

strayed from my farm on the
old Gault place, about two weeks
ago, bay mare and a black year.
ling colt. The colt has white star
in forehead. Any information will
be thankfully received by
PETER MADSEN.
If Rt. Q, Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Harry Christensen, of Extra visit
ed Sunday with his sister, Mrs
Fred Christensen and husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Lydia and Ethel Madsen spent
Sunday afternoon at the Rasmus
Hansen home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

The Evangelical Sunday School
rendered their Childrenrs Day
program last Sunday. On account
of the heat there was mot a very
large crowd present. The Mission
AIRY collectors amounted to about
25 dollars.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Fred Nissen and family, Jacob
Jacobsen and family and John Pet
ersen were Sunday visitors at the
William Olsen home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Mary Miller was a busy seam
stres at the home of Pastor Jerslhd
and wife last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Hansen and
the Misses Kathrine and Margaret
Jensen autoed over to Harlan sun
day and spent the day with the for
mer's daughter, Mrs. Harry Cope
land and husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Albert Patty and Art Carmens
hired man, traded horses last week
They both think they made the
best deal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

George Kyhnn and family, Hans
Rattenborg and family, spent Sum
day at the Nels Ratten|borg home.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
H. Aagaard were Sunday callers
at the George Aagaard home.

Al Andrews, of Extra, was here
on business Saturday afternoon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Miss Anna Rhode, of near Extra,
visited Sunday at the H. j. Hansen
home in Hamlin.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Peter Jensen and family and
Nick 0ttesen and family, visited
near Anita Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

William Goemble went to Illinois
this week on business and to visit
friends and relatives
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

There We're no services at the NJ
E. Church Sunday on account OF
the program at the other church.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Messrs. P. Hoegh, H. j. Christen-
sen, Muddy Hansen, George Petersen
and wives, attended the funeral of
the late Miss Martha Arentsen,
who was buried at the Cuppy's
Grove cemetery last Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
5 j s;i '''o

A man was sore because the car
riages got mixed at his wifes fu-
neral
81 KNEW" he said, chat the day
wouldn't pass without some un.
pleasant incident
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mrs. N. j. Christensen and chill
dren returned a few days ago from
a visit with friends in Anita.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

John Eagen is the proud posses
sor of new auto which he pur-
chased last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

The Hepp carpenter crew is erect
ing "a new cattle BARR for Charles
Taylor this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Sherman Kyhnn helped his broth
er, John, pillow corn last week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
For Sale

If you are looking for a five acre
tract of land with cozy small
house on it, inside the city limits of
Extra at a low down price call at
the Journal Office quick.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mr.. Wiley, of Marshall County,
is here visiting his sister, Mrs
Fred Bennett.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Messrs. A. G. Boose and Chris
Hansen and wives were Sunday Wis
itors at the home of the formers
sister, Mrs. p. G. Rasmussen and
family who reside northwest of
Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Lars Christi fferrsen, of Audubon,
was attending to bushes matters
here Wednesday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03
SHE COULD NOT STOP 1T.

SHE COULD NOT STOP 1T.
She tried and tried, this thing, that
hing, then the other thing. All no
good. Then she thought of Halls Hair
Remover. Talked with her doctor about
1t. Then bought it, used it. Her hair
stopped falling out at once. Now she is
telling her friends. No coloring or stain
ing of the hair, either.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

ELK HORN !
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William Bauer purchased a new
Ford automobile this week.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Nielsen are
the happy parnets of baby girl.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1913-07-03

Lauuitz Jensen visited Sunday at
the Jacob Sandbeck home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-01-17

At a meeting of the District. Title In
sursnce Company Yesterday, the follow
ing OFFICERS were elected; E. l. Schmidt.
president: Arthur G. Bishop and Fred
Mckee, vice presidents: william Cla-
baugh. secretary and treasurer: and AL
fred, II. Lawson, assistant secretary and
treasurer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-01-17
STOCK DECLINES
ARE SEVERE IN
TODAYS TRADING
New York Market Shows Poor
Tone and Few Stocks Show
an Increase.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Stocks on
the New York Stock Exchange were
decidedly weak today and the market
showed no special feature. There
was 4 little buying by traders who
think that the declines justified a
rally. The whole tone was poor. Al
vances were seen in only about half
a dozen issues. among them New
York. Ontario & Western. INTERIOR
oush. Western Union, and Third Az
enue.
The decline in Steel amounted to liE,
and in Reading to IA. Canadian Pa
cific was off ~ points. Unions loss
was slightly over point Losses ran
as much as SIS, which was shown by
Virginia Carolina Chemical The pre-
posed new German potash export law
is hurting 1.-THE chemical stocks.
The London market was irregular
and there was considerable profit TAX
ing among the Americans. The Pres
idential election is being held in France
today.
The report that wickersham may be
retained as special counsel by the new
Administration to help solve the Union
Pacific-Southern Pacific tangle was
himself. He is planning a years trip
around the world. $780,
The Pennsylvania railroad has ordered
sixty-ive locomotives for its lines west.
Lazard Freres this morning engaged
100000 gold for Europe on tomorrow's
steamer This makes the total taken
on the present s7.00o0oO.
Governor Sulser says that he is going
TO proceed slowly in framing his mes
sage to the legislature on the New
York stock Exchange. He says further
that there is no great hurry in the
matter and that he will not write the
message until he clears his desk OF
some of the things which require his
immediate attention.
The copper metal market seems to
have settled on a basis of about 1611
for eiectrolytic. IT is understood that
substantial transactions were made on
that basis yesterday afternoon. and
some estimates of the aggregate vol
Ilme of business being placed at least
100000 lbs. Some of the leading pro-
ducing and selling interests report an
active inquiry for the metal both from
European and domestic consumers to-
day. and the prospects of additional
purchases are bright.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-01-17
Probate Court.
Mr.. Justice Anderson.

MI. Justice ANDERSON.
Estate of Franklin H. Mackey. Order
of publication. Attorney, Thomas III.
Patterson.
Estate Of Eugene F.. Cissell. Order OF
publication. Attorney. c. c. Cay
wood.
Estate of Ewald Pier. Order admitting
will to probate and record granting
letters testamentary to Julius A. Mae
del: bond, 5000. Attorney. J. A. Mae
del
Estate OF Charles Graft Order to sell
stock. Attorney. q. ]. Graf.
Estate of Frederick Schafer. order ad-
hitting will to probate and record
granting letters testamentary to Susie
z. Schafer; bond $500. Attorney. ]. J.
Waters.
Estate OF David G. Cleveland. Order
granting letters OF collection TO
Jusnits c. Sands: bond, so. Attor-
neys, James II. Smith, T. B. Wsrrick.
Estate of Stephen C.. Hull. Rule to
. show cause. Attorney. Chaplin Brown.
In re William Mckinley Taylor. Order
of allowance. Attorneys, Sheehy d
/ Sheehy.
Estate OF Charles 8. Harrison. Order in
. creaeing bond of Administrative: bond,
$3.50. Attorney, W. c. Martin.
Estate OF James Z. Turton. Order
granting letter of administration C. t.
a. to William H. Turton. Attorney,
William II. Dennis
In re Daniel Brown, Order granting
letters Of guardianship to William II.
Brown; bond. SOC. Attorney. Zeph 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-01-17
Today's Sales on
Local Exchange

Cap. Traction SIS. s5ooa11ols, s5oo6
r1ah.
Columbia z. r. as. s50odl00t.
Columbia R. R SIS. $10o0d1ol. 2
Washington Ry. & Elec. as. A,oo@
Potomac Flee. SIS. M.Oeea1o5i.. -
y. a W. Steamboat SIS, H,oood1o4is,
sl.000dlefIs.
Cap. Traction, 'sG1248. esa124H, 100
1a45.
Washington Gas. 25dsfs. 2sas41t. 25a
sfik sass.
Mergenthaler. SAYS, 2d2ls.
Lanston. 20GSe.
: Commercial National Bank, SASS. 56
lse. 1Od1es%. 10d1ssZ. 10d1ss2. 10dl9s&.
Commercial National Bank, 10a19s&.
Ied1ssss. 10dlss3s, 10dl9S1s, i0d1ssa, 100
1854
Union Trust 3d13S.
After Call.-Petomac Consolidated SIS,
s1.000d 1oo1z
Capital Traction, s5oOa11OA