The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-10-30

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soon have an agricultural college,
the divergent climatical conditions
existing between the Snake river val
ley and that of northern Idaho trib-
e,ary 10 Moscow. makes Twin Falls
county the logical location OF such an
institution: by reason OF our central
location in the county. and the per
manent establishment here OF the
Twin Falls county fair grounds, the
Rural high school here at Filler is the
feasible and practicable site for the
starting OF such college said Su-
perintendent f. L. Hays OF the local
high school in commenting upon the
future OF agricultural instruction in
this part OF the state.
This is not a new idea with super
intendent Hays. He has preached the
subject before. and his previous pro-
nouncement was not without avail.
His attendance at the recent insti-
tute OF school men and school teach
ers from all over this section OF the
state. and the community interest
manifested az the reception given 10
the teachers OF the local schools,
Thursday evening. has strengthened
his belief that fiier should be the
eventual seat OF the states second
agricultural school.
Superintendent Hays pointed on,
the ample facilities at the disposal
OF such a college. at the county fair
grounds. located here; OF the sub
stantial start already made here IN
the Rural high school; how the high
school building could be added TO
with comparative ease, and OF the
certainty that southern Idaho VIII
have such college before long, IN
ssmuch as the institution In the
northern part OF the state is inscces-
sable. and unprepared TO render the
proper agricultural aid on account
OF climatical conditions.
$4,000 Valuation
I'VE have the standard equipment
OF the ordinary high school," says
Superintendent Hays. ITO many II
would seem that we were particularly
we'll equipped, and We are, but Filler
deserves the best there is TO be had
In the line of educational advantages.
We are striving TO make the Rural
high school here all that its name
implies. We have the first Rural
high school district in the state. our
building and equipment have value
OF $4,000. and the taxable property
OF the high school district is valued
al 1850 600. There is not more
prosperous community anywhere.
none more able TO supply the best
there is TO be had in schools ana
schooling: and We have now the
foundation OF an institution that -
going to impress itself upon the
community.
Continuing he said that local hish
school graduates would sooner or
later find themselves in competition
with the graduates Of the bigger and
better equipped high schools. and that
IN the keen struggle for business SUI
premacy. the better trained individ-
hal would have dominance.
Agricultural Instruction
A visit to the local high school is
q revelation in the opinion OF those
who have been there Living as We
are in an agricultural community.
patrons are particularly gratified TO
find that stress is being laid along
those lines To see in the science
room. for instance. seed testing
machine. where seed Is now being
tested for its terminating qualities;
10 find a portable Bsbcock milk test
ing machine with the instructor J.
T johnson offering to 80 to any OF
ste ranches in the district and con-
Duct milk tests. "a reliable and as
nccurate as n IL were done T. the
Vniversityof Idaho. IL evidence OF
practical instruction.
A big chart showing all the var
IONS ways Of grating sprouts E-aph-
tcaIly portrays TO students minds the
ART Of successful nursery work
Sores Of different seeds are studied
ard here botany is taught 80 as 70
be Of practical every day use
Manual Training
In the manual training depart
nsnt under r Y. Jones. dozens Of
sirh school boys are daily learning
the rudiments Of wood work car
nrrtrv the use and care Of tools. !
"a .re turning out work that speaks
veil not only for the Instructor, but !