Wisconsin Journal of Education, Volume 9The Association, 1879 - Education |
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... cents of attendance , the average of the averages , the best method of prevent- ing whispering in school , -can he make these the burden of his thought by day , and the spectre of his dream by night , and still re- tain a firm grasp ...
... cents of attendance , the average of the averages , the best method of prevent- ing whispering in school , -can he make these the burden of his thought by day , and the spectre of his dream by night , and still re- tain a firm grasp ...
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... cent . in the country , and 37.2 per cent . in the cities , were not enrolled in the public schools this year . Of the youths between fifteen and twenty years of age , 40 per cent . in the counties and 86 per cent . in the cities , did ...
... cent . in the country , and 37.2 per cent . in the cities , were not enrolled in the public schools this year . Of the youths between fifteen and twenty years of age , 40 per cent . in the counties and 86 per cent . in the cities , did ...
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... cents . Now is the time to sub- scribe . OUR subscribers will do well to read carefully the new advertisements of Har- per Brothers , and of Ivison , Blakeman , Taylor & Co. , in this number . Houses like these are quietly supplying the ...
... cents . Now is the time to sub- scribe . OUR subscribers will do well to read carefully the new advertisements of Har- per Brothers , and of Ivison , Blakeman , Taylor & Co. , in this number . Houses like these are quietly supplying the ...
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... cents ; the NEW COMPOSITION , 25 cents ; the NEW ENGLISH GRAMMAR , 40 cents . The Grammar and Composition , bound in One Volume , 55 cents . HARPER & BROTHERS publish a full line of School and College Text Books . For introductory terms ...
... cents ; the NEW COMPOSITION , 25 cents ; the NEW ENGLISH GRAMMAR , 40 cents . The Grammar and Composition , bound in One Volume , 55 cents . HARPER & BROTHERS publish a full line of School and College Text Books . For introductory terms ...
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... cent . of the pupils are near- sighted . Of the graduating class of last year and that of this year , fifteen in all , six , that is forty per cent . , have been interrupted in their course by some optic disease . I think I am safe in ...
... cent . of the pupils are near- sighted . Of the graduating class of last year and that of this year , fifteen in all , six , that is forty per cent . , have been interrupted in their course by some optic disease . I think I am safe in ...
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Page 214 - What constitutes a state? Not high-raised battlement or labored mound, Thick wall or moated gate ; Not cities proud, with spires and turrets crowned ; Not bays and broad-armed ports, Where, laughing at the storm, rich navies ride ; Not starred and spangled courts, Where low-browed baseness wafts perfume to pride. No : MEN, high-minded MEN...
Page 289 - The University of Michigan." ohject*< Sec. 2. The objects of the university shall be to provide the inhabitants of the state with the means of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various branches of literature, science and the arts.
Page 33 - Crosse, then offered the following resolution, which was adopted : Resolved, That it is the sense of this...
Page 479 - Bohemia, &c. &c. In less than half a minute, the ridge of that grand central elevation which separates the waters that flow north-west into the German ocean, from those that flow north into the Baltic, and south-east into the Black Sea, w.as presented to view, — executed almost as beautifully as an engraving.
Page 479 - With a few more flourishes, the rivers flowed onwards towards their several terminations ; and, by another succession of dots, new cities sprang up along their banks. By this time the children had become as much excited as though they had been present at a world-making. They rose in their seats, they flung out both hands, their eyes kindled, and their voices became almost vociferous, as they cried out the names of the different places, which, under the magic of the teacher's crayon, rose into view....
Page 252 - Never let them perceive that they can vex you or make you lose your self-command. 7. If they give way to petulance and temper, wait till they are calm, and then gently reason with them on the impropriety of their conduct. 8. Remember that a little present punishment when the occasion arises is much more effectual than the threatening of a greater punishment should the fault be renewed.
Page 302 - ... disfigure the child, or cause any other permanent injury, may be pronounced in itself immoderate, as not only being unnecessary for, but inconsistent with, the purpose for which correction is authorized.
Page 440 - The longer I live, the more I am certain that the great difference between men, between the feeble and the powerful, the great and the insignificant, is energy — invincible determination ; a purpose once fixed and then death or victory. That quality will do anything that can be done in this world, and no talents, no circumstances, no opportunities, will make a two-legged creature a man without it.