| Article | Article Summary | |
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| Be yourself | Self-confidence, originality, and personal ability will make a person eminent. | |
| Tis I, be not afraid | Trust in God as you move into the unknown future. | |
| Results of thoughtlessness | One thoughtless act can change the future. |
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| The education of the masses, a necessity | Believes education is necessary for the preservation of the nation. | |
| Only half | Critical of teachers who do not give their full efforts. | |
| Pleasures of education | Education opens the mind to the wonders of the universe. |
| Article | Article Summary | |
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| The first day of school | The past was not necessarily the happiest time; look forward to the future. | |
| Necessity of a fixed purpose | Cites examples of those who decided on a course of action and then carried it out. |
| Article | Article Summary | |
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| Editorial committee | TSO staff roster. |
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| Annual examinations | Graduating classes will be examined; four will test in the Didactic Course and nineteen will test in the Elementary Course. |
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| Commencement week | Program will include sermon, board meeting, literary society anniversaries, an oration, and the presentation of diplomas. |
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| Hon. H. C. Hemenway | Leaves Board of Directors as he begins his service in the legislature. |
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| Jessie Maxfield, Florence Axtell, and Sarah McElwain | Have recently married. |
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| Professor Gilchrist | Will conduct institutes in Black Hawk and Cherokee Counties; will also deliver lectures at other institutes. |
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| The Rev. E. D. Eaton | Will deliver oration. |
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| Lizzie Davis | Was editor of TSO last term. |
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| We are pleased | Notes prosperity of college at Ames. |
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| Students should remember | Alumni should let Principal Gilchrist know how they are doing. |
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| Officers of the Philomathean Society | Roster of officers. |
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| Alpha Society | Roster of officers. |
| Article | Article Summary | |
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| Eva Donahue | Teaching in Cerro Gordo County. | |
| Mary Flagler | Teaching in Cedar Falls. | |
| D. K. Bond | Has been at the Normal School this year; has been a teaching assistant. | |
| Edward Moyer | Has been assistant teacher in mathematics at the Normal School. | |
| Ida Perry | Principal Gilchrist divides large algebra class and appoints her teacher of one division. | |
| Sarah Gallagher | Teaching in LeMars. | |
| Olivia Woodruff | Teaching in Clayton County. | |
| Mary Coddington | Teaching in Butler County. | |
| Mary Jackson | Teaching in Newton. | |
| G. W. Penman | Farming in Lyon County. | |
| Annie Elliot | Teaching near Missouri Valley. | |
| Anna McGovern | Teaching in Butler County; will return to school next term. | |
| Nellie Wightman | Teaching near Newell. | |
| Emily and Mary Gosden | Both are teaching near Cascade. | |
| Hattie and Martha Richardson | Spending summer at home. | |
| Ella Shaffner, Carrie Griffin, May Davis and Alice McManus | Teaching in Black Hawk County. | |
| Albert Grundy | Writes from Cincinnati that he will return to the Normal School next year. | |
| Ada B. Coates | Teaching in Marshall County. | |
| C. M. Flint | Spending summer in Floyd County. | |
| Capitola Williams | Teaching in Shelby County. | |
| Clara Stone | Teaching in Jones County. | |
| M. M. Dietz | Teaching west of Waterloo. | |
| Annie Smith | Teaching near Waverly. | |
| Eva Cook | Teaching in Bremer County. | |
| Electa Waterbury | Teaching in Floyd County. | |
| James G. Miller and F. B. Garner | Attending business college in Minneapolis. | |
| Mira Pike | Teaching near Northwood. | |
| Miss Jessie Shephard | Now teaching. | |
| Miss Lou Thornton | Teaching near Clarksville. |
| Article | Article Summary | |
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| Normal School directory | Roster of directors, officers, and faculty. |
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| Prof. N. W. Boyes | New member of Board of Directors to replace W. A. Stow; Mr. Lewelling will continue service. |
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| Hon. S. G. Smith | Members of Board of Directors visit school. |
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| The lecture of Prof. Bartlett | Professor Bartlett lectures on the scientific topic of heat. |
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| A neat little paper | Maquoketa editor praises The Students' Offering. |
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| Scientific investigation | Attempts to differentiate between science and religion. | |
| What is life? | Poses questions about the nature of life. |
| Article | Article Summary | |
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| The Offering | Will institute subscription fee of fifteen cents per year. |
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| Then and now | Changes for the better in children's education. |
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| Knowledge | Education is important in carrying out one's duties and is in accordance with God's will. | |
| A rolling stone gathers no moss | Attempts to relate old saying to life. |
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| It may be a matter of interest | 241 students are enrolled this year with the prospect of greater attendance next year. |
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| Difficulties | One gathers strength by overcoming difficulties. | |
| Voice | Offers advice for good, persuasive speech. |
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| C. F. & E. W. Babcock | Offers dry goods. |
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| Greater bargains | Offers boots and shoes; C. Boehmler & Company. |
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| Anna McNally | Offers millinery. |
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| Photographs! at H. A. Jordan's Art Gallery | Offers a variety of photographic services. |
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| Wise & Bryant Booksellers | Offers books and stationers' supplies. |
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| Now is the time! | Israel Brothers offer summer clothing. |
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| Carter House | Hotel services. |
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| Go to C. C. Shockey's | Offers ice cream, lemonade, and candy. |
