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About The independent. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907 | View Entire Issue (June 4, 1903)
JUNE 4, 19 03. THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT 15 Agriculture The Nebraska legislature recently passed a law requiring all applicants for teachers certificates to pass an examination in the principles of ele mentary agriculture. This law goes into effect July 1, 1903. In view of these requirements, th9 University of Nebraska offers in its cummer school, June 12 to July 25, a course Jn agriculture especially ar ranged for teachers. rnv. : i t i t i. .j recitations upon such subjects as the formation and physical properties of soils, the methods of tillage to con serve moisture in soils, and topk s dealing with plant growth with spe cial reference to farm crops. The class work will be illustrated by sim ple laboratory experiments which can be performed in any school. Atten tion will also be given to subjects per taining to the breeds of live; stock, animal nutrition, etc. 1 This course has the indorsement of the state superintendent of public in struction. .The county superintendence interviewed express a willingness to accept university credits, in t agricul ture without requiring an examina tion in that subject when certificates are applied for. The success of the present move ment introducing the elements of agri culture into the common Bchools will depend upon the fitness of teachers for carrying on the work. It is hoped the teachers of Nebraska, will avail themselves of the oppor tunities offered by the University at Lincoln this summer. The work will be in charge of Prof. H. R. Smith of the school of agriculture. The single taxers told their story in the" Henry George Edition. The so cialists, may tell theirs in the Karl Marx Edition, July 23, 1903. Shakespeare on the Union Pacific (Copyright, 1903, by A. Darlow.) The superior excellence of the Un ion Pacific railroad is, recognized by day, but it was not generally know., Until recent investigation brought the fact to light, that the advantages of thf svstem were so fullv and accur ately described by Shakespeare, that, with his unerring foresight, he estab lished a literary and advertising bu ; reau of his own slightly in advance hf thp rArmirempnts nf his (lav. thu3 proving,, once morethat "he was not for an age, but for all time." He thus refers to the running order of the road: "Stay not to expostulate, make speed"' (iaeasure for Measure), and showing how the orders were car ried out, "Their speed hath been be yond, account" (Henry lv., ana, again, answering the inquiry of a rouna-tnp purchaser, ne says: ite turn thou thither. Ay? with the swiftest wings of speed" (All's Well That Ends Well). Sherman gravel, that .wonderful dis integrated granite is spoken of as "More equal ballasting;" (Cymbelhn), and the permanent way is eulogize 1 "At last, with easy roads, he came" (Henry VIII.). And the equipment: "Here an engine fit for my proceed ing" (Two Gentlemen of Verona) and, again, "Most delicate carriages and of very liberal conceit" (Hamlet). The safety of travel by "The Over land Route" is noted in the declara tion: "To the coast shall we convey you safe and. bring you back" (Henry V.), and, again, in the order to the conductor "Keep this man safe; giva him all kindness" (Julius Caesar). With prophetic vision Shakespeare refers to the junction- of ; the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads ut Promontory Utah, in May, 1869, "Like one that stands upon a promontory and spies a far off shore." (3 Henry iv.) . - ;r.: . No difference between day and Eight rides: "We will guard your person while you take your rest, and watch your safety." 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Then, evidently near the Platte: "Shallow, rivers to whose falls melodious birds sing," (Merry Wives of Windsor) ; then: "This val ley fits, the purpose passing well..' (Titus Andronicus). Crossing the prairie he says: "We run like swal lows o'er the plain," (Titus Androni cus) ; and tells the passenger that "The "forest is not three leagues off." (Two Gentlemen of Verona.) Shakespeare foresaw that the Un ion Pacific would be the natural route, on which the mighty streams of com merce would be borne: "Have T not brought every country far and near. ' (Henry VI.). . That there may be no discomfort from soot, he thus directs the fireman; "Burn him up; let your close fire pre dominate his smoke." (Timon of Athens), as "Our swift scene flies in motion of no less celerity.'" (Henry V.). The board of directors consisted of ''Men of sound direction," (Richard III.) the chairman of the board is asked to "Hold that chair," (Kin? Lear). The president is "An officer of great worth," (Two Gentlemen of Verona) and the general manager was in Shakespeare's mind when he spoke of "Business whieh none without au thority can sufficiently manage," (A Winter's Tale). The trafiic director had to organize his forces to secure business: "I'll first direct my men what they shall do," (Merry Wives of Windsor). The duties of an auditor were thus d:fined: "A kind of auditor, one that hath abundance of charge," (Henry IV.). An aspiring accountant declares, "I'll be an auditor," (Mid summer Nights Dream) ; that some of the agents had to reckon with thesa officials is apparent: "Call me before the exactest auditors and .set me on the proof," (Timon of Athens); the treasurer filled a responsible position! ' This is my treasurer: let him speak," Anthony and Cleopatra). Attorneys, however, do not seem to have been very popular: "The first thing we do, lets kill all the lawyers." (2 Henry VI.) . Strikes appear to have been in vogue, "Shall I strike?" (The Gentle men of Verona); "No, first lets rea son," said the employe (Richard III.); but the union all powerful then, as now commands, "Strike fellows strike!" (Trios and Cres); "Do his bidding, strike!" (Cymbeline). In structions promptly obeyed: "111 strike and cry, take all," (Anthony and Cleopatra); strikes were oft ill timed; "As men in rage strike those that wish them best" (King Lear.) The status of "security companies was clearly set forth, for there was "Security enough to make fellows a curs't," (Measure for Measure). The organizations of these companies was perfect: ."Tis done like Hector, but securely , done, (Trois.and Cres), anl adverse legislation ... was but little feared: "Think. you but that I know our state secure, I - would be so tri umphant," (Richard III.). The ticket agent, Shakespeare kne-v well, for he says, "Fellows, stand fast, I see a passenger," (Two Gentlemen of Verona); and the conductor, for he asks: "Who is conductor of his peo ple?" (King Lear). " The trainboy -flourished in Shako speare's day, for he declares: "The boy need never to understand any thing," (Merchant of Venice), and tlw needs of travelers: "You have not the book of riddles, have you?" (Merry Wives of Windsor); and he gives a word of warning: "Forbear, I say, he dies that touches any of the fruit." (As You Like It.) The railroad reporter . made his daily rounds at that time, 'for Shake speare makes an officer of the roai say: "Signify this loving, interview to the expectors," (Merry Wives of Windsor); and, again, "This news is old enough, yet it is every day's news." (Measure for Measure.) Politeness, then as now, was essen tial, as his instructions prove: "Us a all the observance of civility like one well-studied,". (Merchant of Venice); and, again, "Go give him courteous conduct to this place." (Merchant of Venice.) - The dining car comes in for con siderable attention. "Now can I break my fast, dine, sup, and sleep," (Two Gentlemen of Verona); and "Go bid the servants spread . for "dinner." (Comedy of Errors.) , The breakfast was ample: "Eight wild boars roasted whole for break fast." (Anthony and Cleopatra). The prices were reasonable, as this from the bill of fare will show: "Item, an chovies and sack after supper, 2s and 6d." (Henry IV.) The firm sway of the Pullman pos ter is not forgotten: "Will it please your mightiness to wash your hands?" (Taming of the Shrew); and, again, "My will is even this: that you hie you to bed." (Two Gentlemen of Ver ona.) The final smoke before bedtime was in favor: "Faith, w may put up our pipes and be gone," (Romeo and Juliet); and the last words of the porter: "There let him sleep till day." (Henry IV.) A reduced fare is described as an "O'er-prized all popular rate" . (Tem pest) sanctioned by "Law and pro cess," (Winter's Tale). Fares were collected in Shake speare's day, for he says; "Never welcome to a place till some certaiu shot be paid," (Two Gentlemen of Verona). They were not exorbitant, for he says: "They were but light payment," (Henry IV.) - . Passes were, however, not unknown, for the holder of one said to the con ductor: "Your grace hath looked up on my passes," (Measure for Meas ure); but a dissatisfied inspector asked: "How came these things to pass." (Midsummer Nights -Dream) ; and made no distinction ln favor of ladies, for he continued: "You never did lack advice so much as letting her pass," (All's Well That Ends Well). Finally, Shakespeare " echoes the sentiments of all railroad men by saying: "And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents." (Henry IV.) 1 i nun Q) m Populism vs, Socialism C. B. Sprague in the Blair (Neb.1 Republican quotes Former Senator William V. Allen, in an interview a the Paxton hotel, Omaha, while ei route home from a business trip east, as follows: "I have faith in the nonuHst nartv. I believe that two years hence it will rise up and be stronger than It was two years ago, or four years ago. I have never doubted itp principles, cr its successful future." "The socialist party will never grow to be a national party," he said when asked about its future in the politi cal world. "It may grow to be a party of importance In the large cit ies where local issues, such as munie ipal ownership, are of importance, but to the farmer who owns his own wa ter supply and his own oil lamp, the party will not appeal.. The trouble with socialism is that It is 1,000 years in advance of the human race. It H an ideal condition to which we can not hope to attain. We must deal with men as we find them, not as we would like to find them. When we get to owning everything in common, I fear that you would find that the hat is being filled by a comparative ly small number, while there would be a large number to take out of it. If all men were like Clark or Bel lamy, then it would be all right, but they are not. 'T have never been a believer in collectivism. I believe in the indi viduality in this life, but I believe that every individual should begivea a fair chance. I believe that the course for each man should be ma te clear of obstructions, and then he b given a chance to travel that course for himself." iao Acre Farm for $a,aoo A No. 708. Three miles from Orleans, Harlan county. An ideal home and dirt cheap. Large two-story 7-room frame house and other out buildings all in good repair. Large shade trees and flowering brush in the yard. Small bearing orchard; walks from the house to all buildings and to th road; large barn, cribs, granary,2 wells, one at house and one at barn, 2 living springs ln the pasture and these supply two nice fish ponds; 10 acres in alfalfa, 8 to 10 acres of choica ash timber; 60 acres in pasture anl balance under cultivation: All fence-! and cross fenced. This farm is ln the famous Republican valley. Price $2, 200. There is a mortgage of $800 on the farm" that can be let run. so only $1,400 cash is required. Must be soli quick best of reasons for selling. Weber & Fan is, Lincoln, Neb. Karl Marx Edition, July 23, 1903. flames of Farmars . Tha lliesouri Valley Farmer wants nam and adraiMs of farmer anywhere ia tha wast. Th7 wank tore thm interested in tbair big farm aaagasina which now has a circulation of over 100,000 eopiai and is acknowledged to be tha beet farm paper in the Watt Tha subscrip tion priae is 50c per year, but if ton will send theux fire farmers' names and addresses and tea eeuts in stamps or silrer they frill enter yon aa a subscriber fully paid for a whole year. Ad dress Ma. Valley Farmer, Toptka, Ks. $3,600 Buys Choice 16O Acres No. 706. 75 acres pasture, balanc.i under cultivation. Good bottom land with creek running through the farm; bottom land and will grow very best alfalfa some now growing. In Har lan county, two miles from Huntley; close to good school and church. Pos session given March next one-third of the grain crop goes with the place if taken at once. Will give imme diate possession with all the crops in at $4,000. Weber & Farrls, Lin coln. Neb. Karl Marx Edition, July 23, 1903,