Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-06-26

familiar through experience, with
every phase of school activity. He
has had the experience Of four years
as tSate superintendent, which has
brought him into close contact with
all our institutions Of higher learn
ing and familiarized him with their
needs.
Speaking of the coming campaign.
Mr.. Wilson said:
'I shall not, during this campaign,
say or do one thing that will reflect
upon the personal character or integ-
rity of any who may seek this office
in opposition to me, but do submit
that no other man who will ask for
the position can show better equip
ment to give service. The democrat
ic theory of government does not
look with approval upon permanent
continuance in office. But II is in
harmony with the soundest princi-
pies that any officer who has acQuir-
ed the experience OF term shall
continue in this office another term,
that the state may have the benefit
of the experience gained"
During Mr.. Wilson's administra-
ton as superintendent, the school
system of Oklahoma has made great
steps forward. The average daily
attendance has increased in two
years time, ten per cent: the gener-
al efficiency of the schools has In
creased proportionately; the enroll
ment in our high schools has in
creased at least eighty per cent; the
attendance and efficiency Of the
state institutions Of higher learnig
have increased in like ratio; the
consolidated school movement has
grown tremendously; the general
standard of efficiency and the adj
justment of the various schools to
each other have improved to a very
great degree.
Mr.. Wilson makes no pretense
that his administration of the af-
fairs of the office is exclusively re-
sponsible for all of this progress; II
is the product of the combined effort
of many, and he gives due credit to
everyone who has assisted him in
this work. But it is fair tc him to
say that this progress IS greater
than has ever before occurred in Ok.
lahoma or any other state during
any similar period of time; that he
has used the full weight of his office
! in bringing It about; that the poll.
cies that he has put into effect have
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. and that by a continuation of these
policies you may expect continued
progress for the next four years.
You take no chance. Knowing thaI
the first essential in effective schoo
work is competent teachers, he hai
given his attention chiefly to th'
cooperation and development o
!, higher education. One familiar will
!, the conditions of the school system
four years ago canno. fail to recog
. nize the tremendous improvement
: We are now assured of constantly IN
creasing efficiency in our teachers
Je Mr.. Wilson is reelected, he vii
!, be able to do more to increase tn
efficiency of the grade and common
1 schools with the view of ASSISTING
3 the teachers to raise these school
y to the highest point Of efficiency
e and make them of the greatest dlrec
Q value in the lives Of the people c
d the state.
d in soliciting your support he says
10 'I am in good health, in the prim
lie Of life, and recognize the responsible
ity of my office, No clerk in an
office puts in more hours at han
work than l do. / will, of cours
appreciate a continuance OF yol
IL confidence, but it is a matter whiC
d. should be decided primarily by yoI
10 personal interest. II you believe tn
a you will be best served by my co
tinuance in office, shall be plea
'ol ed to receive your active support
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