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Loup City Northwestern A LIVE NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED IN A LIVE TOWN A VOLUME XXXV. LOUP CITY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1916 ' NUMBER 7 THE STATE MEETING (By Supt. L. H. Currier.) The County and City Superintend ents’ association held at Lincoln Janu ary 26-28, was a great success. Not only was the program a very interest ing one full of matters of vital inter est to all educational interests of the state but the treatment of the various subjects was able and effective. A large per cent of the county and city superintendents of the state were present and the interest awakened was second to that of no other meeting of the kind ever held in the state. The results of such meeting cannot be over estimated. The only pity is that more of the superintendents, teachers, fathers and mothers of the state could not have attended this valuable and inspiring meeting. The j object of the conference was to plan f a campaign of promotion for the schools of Nebraska and to advise ways and means of placing them at the head of the column. To arrange a tangible program of action for 1916 which will take into consideration the educational needs of the state in all sections. Dr. A. E. Winship of the New Eng land Journal of Education, Boston, ad- j dressed the conference Wednesday! afternoon. He also gave a very in- J teresting and instructive talk at the ! banquet Thursday evening on the i subject, “Greetings from Authors, ] past and present. Hon. O. H. Ben- j son of the Department of Agricul-1 ture, Washington, D. C., addressed the i conference Thursday afternoon on the subject of Boys’ and Girls' club work. The following subjects were dis cussed and were opened to general dis cussion: 1. “Common Defects of the Com mon Schools and How to Remedy Them.’’ In discussing this subject, there were a general exchange of opin ions and a great deal of interest was aroused. 2. Standardization of Rural Schools received much attention. Standards have been established as a tangible ideal or goal for future efforts. The efforts being put forth in a large num ber of counties of the state to bring their schools up to these standard for tedds results. 3. “The Rural High School.” The discussion of this subject covered the organization of rural high schools, the two-room district school, the consoli dated school, course of study, equip ment, approval, and qualifications of teachers. The discussion brought out the difficulties and possibilities of uiese scnoois. 4. “The County Institute.” The dis- j cussion of this subjct dealt with the abuses and opportunities of the in stitute and what it should mean to the teachers of the county. The advisa bility of changing the date of holding the institute was also discussed. 5. "Compulsory Education. Its Shortcoming and How to Make it Ef fective.” Last year the attendance based upon the enrollment was but 72 I and 9-10 per cent. This shows an enormous waste of both opporunity and means. We are not doing all we could for the youth of our state. 6. “Training Teachers in Service.” The discussion of this subject includ ed an improvement in the state read ing circle work and covers a definite and progressive work and involves definite credit for the completion of the course. 7. “The Field Coach for Teachers.” The purpose of this coach is to visit teachers who are failing to get re sults, to assist them with their diffi culties and to bring help to individual teachers. 8. “How to Improve Our System of Rural Supervision.” The object in connection with this subject is to formulate a workable method of plac ing the supervision or rural schools on a professional and permanent basis. 9. “Conserving the Interest of the Taxpayers.” A great deal of interest was taken in this subject. It is a fact that at least 20 per cent of the money raised by taxation for the support of the schools in non-effective through insufficient group, lack of co operation and insufficient instruction. How can we best conserve the inter ests of the taxpayers and at the same time increase the usefulness of the school? This is a question that all parents and taxpayers should be in terested in. 10. “Report of Progress for 1915.” County superintendents were request ed to bring a written report on this subject of not to exceed two hundred words, the same to be handed to the state superintendents. It is pleasing to note that Sherman county is begin ning to be recognized in school mat ters as being a member of the great state of Nebraska. The progress for 1915 in Sherman county compares very favorably with any county of the state. Joint Conference With County and City Superintendents. 1. “Normal Training in High Schools." This subject aroused a great deal of interest both with county and city superintendents. The advis ability of requiring the normal train ing pupils to take an additional year of work consisting of a through re view of all of the common branches, twelve weeks of methods, twelve weeks of observation work, and twelve weeks of practice work in teaching was favored by many of the county and city superintendents. Gen eral rules and regulations governing normal training high schools, course of study, major and minor reviews, observation, practice teaching, the normal training teacher and many other subjects essential to the im provement of the service was dis cussed. z. bcnooi inspection. its purpose and what it should mean to the city superintendents and to the board of education. 3. “The City Suerintendent.” His relation to the principal, to the teacher, to the board of education and the school. 4. “The Non-Conventional in Schools.” The discussion of this sub ject brought out the idea that a lead er is one who breaks out of the groove or rut and explores new fields with advantageous results. As long as no one attempts new ideals the old re main in vogue. A discussion of the six-three-three plan; the six-six plan modernizing the course; the conser vation of the community's resuorces and arrangement of school work. 5. "Back to the Essentials.’’ It is claimed by those who attended the schools of a generation ago that we Two More Premiums Every customer was pleased with the prem iums I gave away just before Christmas and for that reason, I am now going to give away two more premiums that are sure to be appreciated. For the first premium I am offering A $55.00 Set of Teamt# Har ness Free This harness is a lf-incli heavy team har . ness of my own make and trimmed in fine shape. All who have any of my harness will know how good a harness this is. A Horton Washer Free For our lady customers we are going to give away one of of these celebrated, easy run ning washing machines at the same time we give away the harness. Save your coupons and remember that you can also get them on pay ment of your book accounts. Ja mes Bartunek Hardware and Harness Like the Groundhog, Pres. Wilson Comes Out to See if He Gets a Shadow = f BEFORE THE L._ COUNTRY — AT LARGE. He takes his preparedness program before the country. If there is not serious shadow cast by it he will stay out for another term. are not teaching the essentials as thoroughly as they were then taught, j Is this statement true? Can it be I verified? tl is well known that a vast majority of the children never receive any training or schooling above the eighth grade. Are we doing all for these children we should? This was one of the real live subjects dis cussed. Time will not permit of a more com plete report of this great educational conference, but I have tried to give in a brief way the object and great need of these educational meetings and the real things for tvhich they are formed. I wish at this time to call the atten tion of teachers and school officers of county to the Central Nebraska Teachers’ Association which meets at Central City March 29-30-31. We want every teacher in the county to go because it is seldom that the meet ing is held at so convenient a place for this county. I hope that every I school board will not only permit its I teacher to go without lost of time,' but [ that you will urge them to attend. It will be a very enthusiastic and inter esting meeting and no teacher in the county can afford to miss it. I-■ PUBLIC SALE. The undersigned will sell at public i auction, at the old Frank Dympk ] farm, 4 miles north of Rockville, 71 miles southwest of Ashton and 3^ j miles northeast of Austin, on Wednes day, February 9, The following prop erty. In case of storm sale will be postponed one week. Ten head of good work horses and mares and young colts. Seventeen head of cattle consisting of some good milch cows, one bull and several calves. Also a lot of farm machinery in good condition and a lot of household articles. A free luncheh will be served at noon. The ususal terms will be given purchasers. Hans Smith is the auctioneer and I E. Dwehus will act as clerk. EMORY M’COY, Owner. Farmers’ Company Incorporates. The Farmers’ Union Co-Operative Association filed articles of incorpor ation with the county clerk Monday of this week. The authorized capital stock of the association is $15,000.00 of which $1,500.00 is fully paid up. The affairs of this association will be conducted by a board of nine di rectors to be elected annually. The officers are eleeted from the board of directors and are as follows: William j Hancock, president; Hans Johnson, secretary and treasurer. The other directors are John Howe, L. M. Bly, R. E. Hartzell, John Petterson, C. L. Burt, F. E. Pinckney and D. L. Ja coby. The business of the association is the buying and selling of seed, grain, live stock and all products of the farm, and the buying and selling of ; all kinds of merchandise. The pur chase of any real estate needed for the carrying on of the business is authorized by the articles of incor poration. In addition to the' signatures of the board of directors, the articles of in corporation also contain the signa tures of more than fifty other repre sentative and progressive farmers of the county. LIST OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the Postoffice at Loup City, Nebras ka. for the mouth enuriig January 31, 1916. Ladies—Ruby Walker, Mrs. Eliza beth McConnell, Mrs. Hilda Johnson, Mrs. W. C. Connhiser. Gentlemen—Louis Miller, Harm Hartwell, Frank Critle. Persons claiming the above will please say “Advertised” and give date of this list. C. F. BEUSHAUSEN, P. M. DAVIS CREEK NEWS Pete Sekutera shelled corn last Wednesday. Ed Orent, Albert Sowokinos was in Ashton Friday. John Pelanowski visited with Tony Orents Friday. John Pelanowski shelled corn the first of this week. Charles Peterson shipped hogs to Omaha Tuesday. John Pelanowski shelled corn the middle of the week. A number from here attended the Jap Wheatcraf sale Tuesday. Miss Anna Garvel started to school in District No. 24 last Monday. John and Anna Garvel visited with Mr. and Mrs. John Pelanowski Sunday. Miss Ethel Trump is helping Mrs. Jap Wheatcraf with her work this week. Miss Ruth Watson of Ord, Neb. was visiting on Davis Creek the first of the week. Ed Manchester has installed a fine piano player in his home. It is a fine instrument. There was a large attendance at the John Pruss sale and everything went at a high price. Norman Hulverson and Roy Beleel furnished music for the dance at E. F. Paddock’s Saturday night. Frank Manchester, John Pelanowski Ed Manchester, Frank Trump and Tony Orent were at Ashton Monday. Ed Manchester and son, Gerald, drove cattle to North Loup Tuesday of last week and shipped a car load to Omaha. John Pruce, and family, left for their new home at York, Nebr., last Wednesday. We hope good luck will follow this good family. John Garvel helped John Pelanowski drive his cows home from the John Pruss sale Wednesday, which Mr. Pelonowski purchased at the sale. Tony Frederick, Pete Sekutera and Lawrence Spotanski, and family, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Palu, and family last Sunday. Frank Watjalewicz purchased the John Pruss automobile at the sale Tuesday, and now the way that Frank will go. I’ll promise you, will not be slow. As Wednesday was ground-hog day, we hope Mr. Hog did not see his shadow as we do not like the idea of six weeks longer of cold winter weather. As Broun Orent was on his way to the dance Saturday night, his horse in some manner fell with him and caused him to sprain his ankle. It is very painful at this writing. Miss Helen Kaminski started to school again last week. She is stay ing with her sister, Mrs. John Lew&n dowski. Miss Helen is the pretty daughter of Mike Kaminski and wife. The Henderson brothers returned from Omaha last Thursday. The boys purchased a new Ford automobile in Omaha and drove the car home in stead of coming by rail. Alex Sowo kinos accompanied the boys. The techer and pupils of District No. 24 are planning on a program and box social some time in February The exact date has not been set. The receipts of the social will be used in placing a set of encyclopedias in the library. There was a dance at Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Paddock's Saturday night. Ev eryone sure had a good time, as they always do at Era's. Four years ago they gave a Leap Year dance in Feb ruary, and say, talk about a good time, everybody sure had one then. The house wras crowded. Pete Rueland, who has been both ered for some time with his heart, while attending the John Pruss sale last Tuesday had an attack that ren dered him helpless for a while, falling in the door. His father and brothers in-law were there and gave assistance and he was soon revived. Peter is a fine young man and it so too bad that he is troubled in this manner. There was great excitement on Lower Davis Creek one evening last week. Some fellows gathered at a young man’s home and pulled him out of bed made him settle a few things that had happened by him. People should always tend to their own busi ness then nothing will ever happen to anyone. We do not care to mention any names. MOVES FURTHER WEST. George W. Benschoter announced in the last issue of his monthly maga zine that he had decided to try a new field for his magazine and job printing business. The equipment was packed and loaded into a car this week, but because of sickness, Mr. Benschoter and family have not yet departed for their new home. The following an nouncement tells the story: “Since going to press with the last pages of The Nebraska Record for this issue we have decided to change our field of operation and having fully considered the matter, have chosen a live western Nebraska town. Hay Springs for our future location, where we expect to be located and ready for business _by March 1st. Hay Springs is located on the Northwest ern railroad, in Sheridan county, Ne braska, and in a country rich in agri culture and stock raising. The Record will be changed from a monthly to a weekly publication and while it will give all the local news of that section it will still continue to produce old time stories and give history of a large portion of western Nebzraska. We shall continue thig publication as a neat, newsy, and interesting weekly paper. We know there are many stories from that part of Ne braska that will interest you all. Not only the stories of the past, but of the present thrift, and future prospects. “Now what we want to say is that we have enjoyed all the patronage here that we could have expected under the circumstances, yet it has not been enough to warrant us in con tinuing in this field of operation, hence the change. We wish also to say that we do not regret having spent a year -with our old friends in our home town.” EVENTS AT LITCHFIELD Mrs. Mat Robertson, who Vas vis iting here, left on No. 4U for her home on Wednesday. Miss Jessie Friend came in on No. 40, Wednesday, with Clyde McCor mick, looking well. Mrs. Halbeison is down with pneu monia. She is at the home of her' daughter, Mrs. Georke De Brulers. Dr. C. E. Paul was a passenger to Kansas City on No. 44 Tuesday night. He expects to purchase some Louisi ana lands. Mr. and Mrs. Wetzel left for their home in Iowa on Wednesday morning, where Mr. Wetzel has a farm, with the best wishes of the community. Johnnie Burt informs me that there were 40,366 pieces of mail handled on the rural routes out of Litchfield during the month of January. The stork is around again. He left a baby girl with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McCormick Wednesday. They are staying with Mrs. McCormick's father, George Kenyon. Henry Harry, an auctioneer, of Grand Island, came up on No. 41 Thursday night (as that train stopped for Dr. Raney, of Lincoln, who came up to operate on Mrs. George Dicker son, to cry C. A. Arnett’s sale on Wednesday. Clyde McCormick informs me that his mother, w>ho was taken to Colum bus for an operation on a supposed case of cancer, is doing well under treatment there. That she is up and dressed and will soon be home. His father is sick in bed with what is said to be la grippe, or two much or too little of something. George Dickerson has just in formed me that the operation on his wife for tumor, by Dr. Raney, of Lin coln, seemed to be entirely successful. She had not entirely recovered from the influence of the anesthetic. The case is said to have been a bad one. J. W. Gowdown had the misfortune to be burned out of his home last Wed nesday, and to be burned ou of his home this cold weather is no joke. Their neighbor, William Jones, gave them shelter until they could move into the Homer Hocket house on his farm, where they now are. The fire started from the kitchen stove pipe. They lost all of their furniture and bedding upstairs, but saved the down stairs furniture, except the cook stove and organ. We talk about oldtimers who came here in the early ’70s, but how is this for high? Dr. C. E. Paul went to Ponca, Neb., to his his old aunt last week and returned on Saturday. He had not seen this aunt since he was six years old, and the following is a brief history of her and her husband’s life and travels. Raised in North Carolina, they moved to Virginia, then to the David Crockett country in Ken tucky; from there to Keokuk, Iowa; while there her husband fought in the Black Hawk war in Illinois, under General Jeff Davis, and Colonel Abe Lincoln. She saw Abe Lincoln often. In 1839, two years afterwards, they traveled to the great. Northwest with the Hudson Bay company, all of which was then known as Oregon. They moved back to Iowa about ’49 and again joined the rush to California. Moved back again to Iowa about '59 and from there her husband joined the army of the North in the great Rebel lion in the ’60s. After the war they stayed in Iowa about twenty-nine years and then moved to her present home at Ponca, where Dr. Paul visit ed last week. He says she is hale and hearty, reads without glasses and is full of life. As the doctor describes it, "she is a regular sport.” CLEAR CREEK SAND Ella Reed has the tonsilitis. Sammy Hill is on the sick list. Bulah Brookshier has the grip. Florence Richmond has the grip. Cold weather in this neck of the woods. Miss Retta Gasteyer has been sick with the grip. Ed Harper's new house is ready for the plasterers. Richard Hickman is not in school on account of sickness. Otis Eby is doing chores for his sister, Mrs. W. H. Hill. Henry Reed has a very painful ear ache, caused by the grip. Tom Parsley came back from his visit to David City, Monday. Ralph Teters made a business trip to the county seat, Wednesday. A. D. Jones shipped one ot his fancy hogs to Mr. Brand, of Cairo, Neb., Monday. Dorr Spencer is chore boy for Mrs. Clark, while O. A. is visiting his folks in Indiana. Mrs. Frank Boroff went to Dono plian. Neb., to attend the burial of her grandfather. Lloyd Rainforth has been suffering with a severe earache and has been out of school. Kufus Hill came home from Broken Bow, where he has been visiting for the past week. Mrs. Kuhn's niece and her husband, of Mason, visited with the Kuhn fam ily a few days. One of the fine black driving horses owned by Will Black had its leg broke from a kick by another horse. Sam Eastabrook and family and Miss Retta Gasteyer took Sunday din ner at the F. Tr Richmond home. Walter Shetler, G. A. Richmond and F. T. Richmond hauled corn from the Litchfield elevator, Tuesday. Mrs. Tom Parsley came back Satur day from Columbus, where she had been visiting for the past three weeks. Paul Hickman, Fred Brookshire and Fred Richmond, Jr., attended the meeting of the Brotherhood, Monday evening. Wes Miller and wife are visiting friends on Cleark Creek. They visited Ernest Garret and wife and Frank Kuhn and wife. Boyd Hill came home from Broken Bow, Wednesday. He has been con fined to his bed with rheumatism since coming home, but is a little bet ter at this writing. Charlie Elinge ris doing chores for George Curry since he has been sick. Mr. Curry was much better Friday and we hope he will be able to be brought back home soon. A. D. Jones’ hog sale was held in Litchfield, Friday. His fancy stock brought fancy prices and Mr. Jones was more than pleased with the re turns of his first venture in thorough bred Hampshire bred sow sale. FOR SALE. Five and one-half acres of land, al so another tract of four and one-half acres; six lots fenced chicken tight, half in cherry and plum trees. A team of four and six year old dark brown mares, weight 2,500 pounds. Also a bran new two seated spring wa^on, set of double harness and a sow with five pigs.—Alfred Anderson. FOR SALE. My home with lots of 140 feet front and 180 fee deep. Cheap and erms reasonable. Must sell at once. In ouire of Jas. W. Conger. Subscribe for The Northwestern. Reduced Prices on men s and boys Overcoats i ^ and Mackinaws and all other Winter Goods Come and See Me Before Buying IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH LORENTZ