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Algebra
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Civil Govermt Physiology
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General Hist
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each shall answer adefinite purpose and fit students for the occupation they
intended fheirTife work Each course above the Teachers leads to the
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The studies in each of the courses are arranged with a view to follow the
natural development of the mind and also to have those studies on Avhich oth
ers depend to come first to prepare students for what is to follow Those de
siring to complete any of the prescribed courses will follow the order intended
No one however is compelled to follow a course
It is not necessary for students to remain consecutive terms in order to
complete a course as the classes are so arranged that students may drop out
and teach a term or more then return and take up their studies where they
left off without any inconvenience
Prom ond to four classes are found in each of the branches every term
None need fear that they will not be accommodated at any time with the
tudies and grades they desire -
1st term
Arithmetic
Grammar
Geography
Reading
Penmanship
COMMON
2nd term
Arithmetic
Grammar
U S History
Reading
Debating
SCHOOL COURSE
3d term
Arithmetic
Eng Analysis
US History
Orthography
Drawing
4th term
Book keeping
Word Analysis
Civil Govt
Physiology
Vocal Music
5th term
JReview -
Comsition
Review
Physiology
Didactics
The need of systematic teaching of the fundamental branches has led to
the organization of this department No examination is required to enter this
department The only preparation necessary is that the students be able to
read in common school books
It is important that correct modes of thought and investigation are estab
lished as early as possible Gorrect thinking makes logical reasoners
This fact is recognized by the general disposition of parents to send their
sons and daughters away to schools where competent instruction is given
This course prepares the way to the Teachers Professional course It
fully meets the wants of all who desire to review or prepare for the higher
courses of study or to enter the College to get methods of complete analysis
and short approved practical methods or to prepare tor teaching or business
Beginning advanced and review classes are formed at -the first of each
term and afterwards when necessary Industrious and apt students are not
held back by those who advance more slowly
Students may enter any day of the term and find classes adapted to their
wants
All studies required for a second grade certificate are included in this
course
Students taking this course will be instructed by the regular Faculty of
the College
1st term
Algebra
PROFESSIONAL COURSE
3d term 4th term
Algebra Geometry
Latin Reader Latin Reader
5th term
Geometry
Review
Review
Amern Literae Amn Litere
Drawing Didactics
This course affords a thorough preparation for teaching and embraces
Mathematics Arithmetic Algebra and Plane Geometry
Language Advanced Grammar Rhetoric and Latin
Science Philosophy Botany and Physical Geography l
Literature American Literature General History and Civil Govern
ment
Miscellaneous Elocution Drawing History of Education and Di
dactics
This course has been arranged to meet the demand for more and better
teachers Vacancies which must be filled are continually being made in the
vast army of teachers Inefficient workers must giva place to those who are
-prepared for their work
Students who complete this course are grounded in the theory and art of
teaching and are able to demonstrate their ability as true teachers wherever
they go
Those who complete the course are aided as far vs possible in securing
good situations and are given the honor of graduation and a diploma
It is not necessary that students remain during consecutive terms in order
to complete the full course as beginning and advanced classes are organized
in each study of the course at the beginning of each term
Our arrangements enable teachers who have but a short time to remain in
school to spand their time to the best possible advantage Those who expect
to complete the course will be examined in all the studies of- Common School
Course on or before the beginning of the last term of the year unless the fac
ully is willing to accept their grades
Written examinations are held at the close of each term All members of
the regular course must have an average of not less than 85 per cent to pass
them in the studies
A public entertainment in which each member has an original oration is
given at the close of each term Graduates in this course Secure good posi
tions in schools
The following is a program given by one division of the Teachers class
Invocation - -
Galop Brilliant - Piano Duet
Misses Mellor andiPile
Polygons - -
Great Deeds of Great Men -
What we Owe to Government - -
Day Dawn Vocal Solo
Malvina Balgard
Alexander Hamilton - -
Education and Prosperity - -- -
Invention the Fruit of Civilization r
Valse de Concert Piano Solo
Fred M Pile
Concentric Circles - -
Veneering - x --
-Keep off the Grass -
Vocal Solo - -
DIDACTICSTHE TRAINING CLASS
This class is instructed by the President the work and reputation of
whose students in Nebraska and other states is a sufficient guarantee of the
practical work done
For the purpose of studying the theory and art of teaching this class af
fords advantages not found in any other institution Each member of the
class keeps a diary of methods and criticisms and -prepares critiques They
are thus drilled until able to present subjects in a logical manner and handle
classes accurately easily and gracefully
It is important to know how to organize how to classify how to prepare a
course of study how to arouse maximum thought and attention how to fix es
sential points in the minimum time and how to meet various perplexing ques
tions
Some of the subjects discussed Philosophy of the mind cultivation of the
faculties philosophy of government art of instruction conducting the recita
tion questioning art of illustration organization courses of study practical
methods in all branches of study and many others
A class in Didactics is sustained each term of the year
During the summer term a special Kindergarten teacher is engaged She
teaches classes of children in the presence of the students besides giving
talks on methods etc
SCIENTIFIC COUZSE
1st teem 2nd term 3d term 4th term
Solid Geometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Surveying
Caesar Caesar Cicero Cicero
Physics Chemistry Anal Chem Geology
Koeling
Myrtle A Benson
H Ruth Balgard
Harriet E Jeffrey
Aiditi
J E Waggoner
May E Preston
James J Byrne
Wienianaski
JEmma M Schwerin
E Olive Dwyer
Christena O Lundquist
Lulu Junge
5th term
Review
Virgil
Review
Politl Economy Mental Science English Eng Literature Science of Enn
Each member of the class givea public lecture each term
y COURSES OF STUDY ers Professional course If students have studied some of the regular studies
The courses of study in the Literary department Teachers Professional of this course they may complete some of the work of the Teachers course in
Scientific Classical Mathematical and Special Science are arranged so that J the Scientific years work
This course embraces the following departments Mathematics History
and Literature Latin Natural Sciences Mental Scienca and Political Econ
omy
The Mathematics begin with solid geometry and continue with trigonom
etry and surveying with practical original work
History and Literature are made an especial feature of the course The
history includes the study of American and English civilization the history of
the languages and best authors Tha Literature includes Tennyson Shakes
peare etc
The Latin includes Caesar Cicero and sight reading with a thorough
drill in difficult grammatical constructions
Natural sciences are taught theoretically and practically and include
physics theoretical chemistry and geology
Mental science Political Economy and Science of Education are taught
by daily class driils and lectures
A public lecture is given by each student of this course each term
The graduates of this course are awarded the decree of Bachelor of Science
The graduates of this course who have thoroughly studied and pass a sat
isfactory examination in History of Education Science of Education General
Principles of Education Art of Instruction and Methods of Teaching are
awarded the degree of Bachelor of Didactics in addition to the degree of
Bachelor of Science Graduates of this course secure good positions as prin
cipals and teachers in high schools
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Biology
Adv Physics
Optional
German
Reading
Penmanship
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A PROGRAM OF THE SCIENTIFIC CLASS 1899
Piano Trio
Misses Balgard Klintwort and Junge
Our Duties
Live Not to Thyself Alone
Hark Hark The Lark Vocal Solo
Miss Klintwort
What of Science
Tarry a Little There is Something Else
Fantasie
Lincoln
Oberon
Piano Solo
Minnie Burson
3d term 4th term
Diff Calculus Integ Cal
Civil EnSg
Civil Engg
Drawing Bridges
Optional Optional
Each member of this class gives a public lecture each term
SPECIAL SCIENTIFIC COURSE -
2nd term 3d term 4th term
Biology Geology Botany
Orgc Chemy Chem Labry Elecl Engg
Optional Optional Optional
German German German
Each member of this class gives a public lecture each term
Rossini
Clarence J Malone
Mamie E Wallace
Schubert
Chas E Morgan
Chas E
Edith M
Two Pianos
Wilson
Listz
Batchelor
Weber
Misses Connable Junge Mellor Mr Fred Pile
Any one intending to enter our college to complete either the Teachers
Professional course or the Scientific course will be directed in their study of
same while they are teaching free of charge We can give you such instruc
tion that you can prepare yourself in some of the studies before entering and
thus save from three to six months time in completing the course Write us
stating what studies you have studied grade of certificate you hold and such
other information that we may know your advancement
CLASSICAL COURSE
1st term
Greek Lessons
Virgil
Logic
Genl Litere
2nd term
Xencphon
Horace
Moral Science
Genl Litere
3d term
Xenophon
Horace
Lit Critm
Roman Hist
4th term
Herotiotus
Tacitus
Internl Law
Mediaeval Hist
5th term
Homer
Sight Reading
Optional
Optional
Each member of this class gives a public lecture each term
This course includes the Teachers and Scientific courses but those com
pleting the course and not intending to make teaching a profession will not be
required to take the work in Didactics nor devote so much time to reviewing
the common branches No effort is spared to make the work thorough and
comprehensive In addition to the daily recitations in which every principle
is explained and discussed a written review of the subjects is required as of
ten as the teacher thinks necessary The instruction is intended to make
each member of the class efficient and self reliant practical as well as theo
retical
MATHEMATICAL COURSE
1ST TERM 2ND TERM
Antl Geometry Anatl Geom
Pracl Snrvg Pracl Survg
Drawing Drawing
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Astronomy
Mechanics
Architecture
Optional
5th term
Zoology
Elecl Engg
Optional
German
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FIRST TERM
Book keeping
Business Arithmetic
Grammar
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No institution offers better advantages to secure a business education If
everything is not as thorough complete and practical as represented no tuir
The preparation for this course requires a thorough mastery of the Teach- tion will be charged
BUSINESS COURSE
SECOND TERM THIRD TERM
- Book keepgiand Actl Bus Actual Business
Business Arithmetic Orthography
Grammar Composition
Commercial Law Civil Government
Letter Writing Debating
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Students taking the business course are instructed by the following teach
ers J M Pilet Arithmetic and Civil Government J R Gibbins Book-keeping
Actual Business Commercial Law and Penmanship Celia M Chase Let
ter Writing Emma Baker Composition Ella J Pile Grammar F M Greggj
Reading and Debating
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTERING
An ordinary common school education is all that is required to enter the
department If a student has not been in school for some time and feels
rusty and behind in his studies we can assure him he will find others like
himself in school and that he will receive if necessary personal instruction
until thoroughly prepared to enter the classes without embarassment
The teachers in this course are practical book keepers As rapd accur
ate and thorough accountants they have no superiors They prepare the stu
dents for tha first places with business men Students receive both class and
individual instruction No one is held back on account of the others All
work is inspected daily by the teachers
THEORY DEPARTMENT
The students study the theory and nature of business in this department
They become acquainted with single and double entry They learn the sci
ence of accounts after which they learn the complications of wholesale and
retail merchandising farm and lumber accounts railroading and insurance
commission and banking business the use of all mercantile terms the forms of
notes drafts bills shipments etc
ACTUAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
In this the work is a perfect representation of the business world in which
students buy and sell manage their own business and practically meet every
question that comes up in business life Each student is furnished manuscript
work assigned cash capital and merchandise with which he conducts his busi
ness All the work is inspected by the teachers who require of the students
that their books show at all times the real condition of their business Stu
dents after completing the manuscript work enter the following lines of of
fices Wholesale house retail house real estate office lumber office commis
sion house insurance office railroad office and the bank
The three College banks operate with a cash capital of 100000 each in
College currency which in the actual business room has a real monetary val
ue Sixty different kinds of merchandise are used in the wholesale retail and
commission houses All bills notes checks drafts insurance policies deeds
etc are approved by the teachers before they are passed from the maker
There were more than 200 students taking this course last fall and winter
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC
Special attention is given to this study New Business Arithmetic
prepared by the President of the College and published by O M Powers
Chicago is used in this course All students are given a thorough course in
mental arithmetic
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GENERAL INFORMATION
1 The tuition in this department is 10 for a term of ten weeks
2 Students of this department are admitted free to all the regular de
partments of the College
3 Letter writing is taught in detail Instruction in Composition and
Letter Writing by the President of the College is the text book used in this
class
Penmanship is made a special feature of the course andfis taught by the
regular teacher of penmanship
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6 Teachers can get a practical knowledge of book keeping in a few
weeks- Special classes are organized for those who desire to prepare to teach
this subject
7 The aim ot fhib department is not to make book keepers merely but
to teach business principles that students
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engage any branch of busi
ness successfully Everything is made so practical that the course is of in
calculable value to an young person
PENMANSHIP
The first aim is to give students rapid plain and beautiful handwriting
Special attention is given to principles and analysis This course is free to all
members of the school The full course includes plain business and orna
mental penmanship pen etching card writing flourishing of antelopes lions
horses etc linear perspective and free hand drawing
In the Teachers department special attention is given to blackboard
writing and methods of teaching the subject in all grades of schools A pen
artist of acknowledged ability has charge of the classes in penmanship and
drawing Many students devote their entire time to these studies
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