The Dickinson press., 1916-10-14

the missouri river contributed $SO,OOO
toward supporting the state educa-
tional institutions. This same terri
tory has been contributing it's share
to these institutions ever since state
hood. Because of the great distance
of the institutions now in operation,
the Slope has not been getting it's
proportionate share of teacher train
ing, nor will it get it as long as ION
ditions exist as they are. The popu-
lation in this part Of the state is in
creasing faster than>in any other part
of the state. By the time the normal
school would open for students there
will be 1000 teachers needed here.
In, fairness these teachers should
have the same qualifications as the
teachers in the other portions of the
state.
The normal school idea is based on
the fundamental idea that the teach
err is the most vital factor in educa-
ton. We want our normal schools
located with a view Of bringing the
opportunity and inspiration of profess
sional training as near as possible to
the very doors-,not only of u town
and city teachers-but Of u army of
rural teachers. We want a normal
school policy for the many and not
the few. A glance at the map of
North Dakota noting the location of
the other normal schools will con-
vince anyone that Dickinson is the
logical point for North Dakota's last
normal school.
Dickinson is a well-planned and a
Well-Ordered citv. IT, is hr1i1t on the
slope of the Heart river. The topo-
graphic features surrounding it with
their fertile fields, f%at-topped buttes
and rolling prairies furnish a delight
full panorama of scenery. Its streets
are we'll kept. It's cement sidewalks
extend to it's remotest parts. With
it's White Way" and large lamps
throughout the city, it is one of the
best lighted cities of the state. The
water supply is abundant and Of the
best quality. The city has a fine pub:
lie school system, a well patronized
public library, and six prosperous
churches. The Masonic temple and
Elks' lodge home are not surpassed
in the state. Believing that goodness
and righteousness are basic in the
making of a strong people, the city
takes special pride in the normal de.
velopment of it's youth.
This is as much a state question az
it is a local question. The state is g
unit and possesses solidarity. Any in
fuence that contributes to the up.
building of one part of the state is ex'
tended to all parts of the state. The
establishment of a normal schoo
at Dickinson means an educational
uplift not only for this section but
for the whole state.
The North Dakota State Teachers
association, with a membership Of
over 1000 teachers, in convention a
Bismarck last October, unanimousl!
passed the following resolution:
"The character and efficiency of thu
schools depend in the future as il
the past. on the character and eff
cheney of the teachers. Professional!
trained teachers will heal many of tn
ills of our school system. We not
with qualification that the Legislative
assembly passed a joint resolution
providing for the establishment of
normal school at Dickinson. w
strongly urge that the next legisla
tive assembly pass the measure with
out opposition"
The wish of the teachers Of tn
state in this matter should be re
spected.
Note, that to vote fer the Slope
Normal you must vote "FOR" thu
Unconstitutional Amendment providing
for the establishment of a Norma
School at Dickinson"
LET US HAVE THE VOTE OF
EVERY VOTER ON THE SLOPE
FOR.