Students' Offering — June 1, 1878

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