| OCR Text |
Show PAGE THREE BEAR RIVER VALLEY LEADER, THURSDXT. FEBRUARY 7. 1935 Lincolns earlyeading education of Abraham is a subject of interest to one, from the scholar who studies the many influences which left their imprint on his personality to the schoolboy who tries to work out an argument for not going to school because Lincoln did not, writes Esther Cowles Cushinan, custodian Lincoln collection, Brown university, In the New York Times. A group of books in the Lincoln collection at Brown university at Providence, R. I., which attracts much attention, consists of copies just like those Lincoln used when he was a bo in Kentucky and Indiana. Tiiese books, mostly in old calf or sheepskin bindings, make a row less than two feet long, yet a thorough familiarity with what Is there would give a boy an education not to be despised. In commenting on only a part of these books the Bible, "Pilgrim's Progress," "Aesop's Fables," Weems' Washington, "Robinson Crusoe" and The History of the United States Dr, William E. Barton says: "If we could aubsltute a better life of Washington and a modern history of the United States it would be for the profit of any American boy if he were shut up with these half dozen books and no others until he thoroughly mastered them. They were an almost ideal selection. Of the Murray's 'English Reader Lincoln himself said that it was the most useful book ever put into the hands of an American youth." Thomas Lincoln's old Bible, the one that his son, when a boy, kept always THE As Lincoln Studied His Books Before the Fireplace. at hand along with Aesop's Fables, and read over and over again, has been preserved and is now one of the treasures In the Oldroyd collection in It was the custom of Washington. Nancy Lincoln, on Sundays when there was no preaching service in the community, to spend part of the day reading the Scriptures to her family, and after Abraham and his sister, Sarah, learned to read they took turns in as sisting her. It Is thought that Lincoln's first textbook, the one he used while attending the schools In Kentucky taught by Zucharlah Riney and Caleb Ilazel, was Dilworth's speller. This was much more than a spelling book. The title reads: "A New Guide to the English Tongue, in Four Parts." The Brown university copy is the eighteenth edition, published In 1795. There Is a surprising amount of terial In this little book, 6V4 by 4 inches, with 192 pages. First (s the alphabet, then are tables of the simplest words followed by reading lessons of the same words. The tables of words increase in difficulty up to eight syllables and the reading lessons correspond. These lessons are extremely religious and moral in tone. The first simple sentence states: "No man may put off the law of God." A number of proverbs are quoted from the Bible. Many admonitions like the following are used : "Liberality should have such a mixture of Prudence as not to exceed the Ability of the Giver; and be rightly suited to the Circumstances of the Receiver.h Part III of this versatile book is "A Practical English Grammar,' and is arranged by question and answer. For example: "Q What is Grammar? A. Grammar is the science of letters, or the art of writing and speaking properly and syntactically." Following the grammar are sentences In prose and in verse, all of a religious nature, and a number of select fables; and finally, "A short Introduction to geography" in twelve pages. There is for a pupil to plenty of subject-matte- r use for several years. Pike's arithmetic and that by Daboll were in common use at the time Lincoln was studying. Herndon states that Lincoln used Pike's; a casual reference has been found to his use of Da boll's. Neither book seems to hare been used to copy the examples that the boy wrote In his famous copybook. Apparently the Lincoln family did not own an arithmetic, and he had to copy what he wanted to keep for reference. Dennis Hanks, the cousin who supplied so much information about Lincoln's early years, said he bought the paper for him to make the copybook, leaves of which are to be found in many collections of Llncolnlana. The leaves, dated 1824, are headed "Multiplication" and "Simple Interest" Another is on compound multiplication and compound division, still another on compound Interest and long division. On more than one page of this book is a verse of doggerel: Abraham Lincoln hl hand and pen. He will be good but God knows when. One of the most famous books that Lincoln had Is Weems' "Life of Washington." It Is thought that he may have had a copy In Kentucky before the family moved to Indiana, when he was seven years old; at all events, In a speech In New Jersey in 1861 Lincoln said he got hold of it In the earliest days of his reading. This is the book that tells the famous story about the cherry tree. There Is a strong moral tone running throughout, but there was much to kin dle the imagination of a boy, such as the account of the capture of Trenton. Tradition says that Aesop's Fables belonged to Lincoln in Kentucky. At any rate, we are sure he had it in ltis early years and probably could re peat most of it word for word. The copy In this collection is "with Instruc tive Applications and a Print before each Fable." In the frontispiece the scribe is seen surrounded by all the animals he has written about, and the little cuts above each fable show much Imagination. Lincoln's first law book he found in Indiana. David Turnham, for whom he worked, was a prosperous farmer and a Justice of the peace, and so had a copy of the "Revised Laws of Indiana" published at Corydon, Ind., in 1824. As Turnham needed the book often for reference, he could not lend it, and Lincoln had to visit his house to read it This he did, spending his time, when Turnham needed the book, in reading Scott's lessons and "Slnbad the Sailor," which lie also found in the Turnham home. from the office, because there is now room enough for them to be taken care of. LIGHTS Formerly students got their excus s es from first hour teachers. Faculty members explained that FOURTH LEAGUE VICTORY Lthe new system will be an advantage OF SEASON CELEBRATED-to tne student Decause ne win no long er be hampered by the ill feelings of vicIn honor of the fourth league teachers who may suspect his excuse tory of the season all of Monday af- of being forged, but he will now settle ternoon was spent in celebration. his difficulties outside the class of all were Four silent moving pictures will room. afford the adminalso It occasobtained from Denver for the a method of closer check-u- p ion. They consisited of two silly sym- istration on the whereabouts of students, they phonies, "The Elephants Elbows," and stated. comedies. "Robin Hood Junior," all Each teacher now has hall permits, A dance was held after the show. cards which he gives to students and won now Bear River has league which entitle the student to be in the games with Box Elder, South Cache, hall during class hours. Anyone found North Cache, and Preston. The team in the halls without a permit has dif will play Logan Friday in the A. C ficulties to settle with the coordinat or. gymnasium at Logan. xx The new excuse system went into effect last week. STUDENTS WILL OBTAIN EXCUSES FROM OFFICE The Polish Cabinet recently decld Since the new building has been oc ed that those who cannot pay their cupied and the former sewing room taxes in cash could pay them in kind turned into a spacious administration ' Wonder if they have politicians over office, students are now obliged to get there and, if so, if they take their excuses for tardiness ana aDsence saianes in Kino. Bear River HIGH - for the opening of the building, has been postponed for a future date which will be given out on the By Mrs. Don II. Lamb next weeks paper. --4 Those who visited the Logan temple The M. L A. basket ball players of Thursday of last week were Mr. and Clarkston, visited our town Monday Mrs. Louis Zundel. Mr. and Mrs. Don evening and engaged our players in R. Lamb, Mrs. Sarah E. Zundel, Mrs. a sociable game of ball in the amuse- Kattie Marshal. They attend all sesment hall which was full of pep from sions la the temple that day, having beginning to end. The Plymouth boys a very enjoyable time. came out winners by a score of 32 to The Relief Society members gave a 39. farewell dinner Saturday afternoon Miss Volda Ferre of Salt Lake City in honor of Mrs. Virgil Nish who has is spending the week here with her been a faithful member and worker in the local organization here for a sister, Mrs. Louis Zundel. The M. I. A. meetings held here number of years. Mrs. Nish is inTuesday evening after the opening ex tending to leave our community with ercises was given over to dancing her husband and family for Oakland, lessons and the floor was filled with Calif., in a few days, where they inyoung and old who were eager to tend to make their home for the fulearn the right steps in this art. The ture. Mrs. Nish has been a worker newly organized scouts were active in in the Primary organization here and giving there tests preparatory to car this organization sponsored a dance ry out the scout program during the Saturday evening in her honor. All week beginning Feb. 3 in which all had a joyous good time. We all join scouts in the world will take part. in wishing them success in their reMrs. Wanda Mason who has been moval to sunny California. Mr. and Mrs. Dewane Lamb were visiting with her sister, Mrs. Maurene Brockman of Lewiston, for the last in Salt Lake City Sunday of this week two weeks is home again after hav on business. They returned in the ing had a very pleasant time. evening. The young men are busy on the The stockholders of the Plymouth grounds of the new school building Land and Livestock Co. held a special undigging a well and rocking it up meeting Saturday afternoon for the der the direction of the board of edu- purpose of talking over the business cation, where a pumping system will of the organization and making plans be installed to furnish water for the for the coming year. building and the grounds. This well The scouts of troop No. 133 fur is about 20 feet deep and will f umish nished the program Sunday evening plenty of water for the purposes nec Members of the scout troop took part essary. The celebration that was l in the program. Tenderfoot badges booked PLYMOUTH ma- V Mr" Ik totOnk eosONstwAiTi (Irving S. Florsheiro, President of the Florshelm Shoe Company, Says:) "It has always been our conviction that we should tell the public of the outstanding merit of our merchandise through advertising. To do otherwise is to deny a business one 01 ine strongest and surest selling forces. Experience has proven, beyond uoudi, the wisdom of publicizing products that people may know of them and their value and worth. "In the process of advertising, the newspaper has been an invaluable al- of business. As a purveyor 01 news, local, national and international, the leading newspapers lend themselves ideally as a carrier Of advertis ing, the news of products and mer chandise. "Important also in a valuation or newspaper advertising is the fact that the press circulates deeply into the community it serves. In each issue of a paper are items so varied in appeal that everyone can find something of interest. As a result, everyone, to all practical purposes, reads a paper and consequently, is exposed to the advertising published in it. 'No institution can afford to ignore its operating costs, of which adver tising is one. To fine; tnat line dis tinction between extravagance ana unwise economy is no small responsi' bilitv. It is worthy of more than oassine comment, therefore, to re alize that newspaper advertising, by and large, is one of the most econ nmical of mediums. "My words should not be construed as a defense or newspapers or news-Neither needs de DaDer advertislne. fense neither Is on trial. Instead, I am only expressing our opinion or both and our policy in regard to mem "We and our thousands of dealers are laree users of newspaper space. For years we both have consistently told the public of the quality and fea tures of our merchandise, believing that advertising in the press, backed by a product that lives up to every claim made for it and that is painsr takine-lmanufactured and fairly priced, is a substantial factor in building our business to the position of the largest manufacturer in the world making line snoes exclusively, S er weeks. t i) f ? THIS AMAZING OFFER IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY M $ M Vs1 ff Every joint is riveted. No nails or screws to work loose in this sturdy C rn M IROfflKG i BOARD i Consult Clerk of the District Court or the Respective Signers for Further Information. "' D ! OA t DIMGfl 0 packages !!11AZTE V V g g fsrn U f ELECTRIC IRON Pull size with latest button for Spring Oiling per set $1.25 TREMONTON HARNESS & ACCESSORIES CO, INC. ELMER GORRINGE, Manager, Tremonton, Utah I III 'l DRAIN TUBS ) I ' J IMW JteiS ( What You Got for $69.50 if Ym SPECIAL! UNTIL FEBRUARY 15TII ACT MOW! Doable Drain Tabs Sturdy Ironinr Boar Twenty Packages Rlnso Popular Electric Irsa 69M A Regular Double Wall Tob Speed Queen Washer America's Three Leading Magazines 1 f 11 American Magazine IC WOMAN'S Home Companion ( m m Collier's Model nnrrn .Mtrni rYox F- -l ASirri! 1 b ti d c 11 Get ... with Silent, permanently lubriwall cated gears, double porcelain enamprotected m.oA full R17.A tub. mwi J These Speed L JH"" LIllCCD Features Protect Tab mI nniini riUIIIO UUUDB.C HULLO Keep Wafer TANGLE-PROO- F AGITATOR MAre-eaat- e" Silent Drlvs Trantralsri ITS FAHTKS IT LASTS OF ALL THREE y For Only $4.00 SAVING $4.50 from single copy value (6.88 Subscription value Single copy value . $8.50 -- H. D. THOMAS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE (Leader Office) oxo Subscriptions for AU Magazines AT LOWEST PRICES ir SAFEST BALLOON ROLL WRINGKK MACHINE SPIRAL CUT GEARS THE NATIONAL WEEKLY 15 MONTHS Have Your Harness Oiled and Repaired I ill sggKr Easy to Empty, Easy to Move A Real Ilemateoii WaDay 'SSSSL FUIXY GLAIIAN 24, A. D. 1935. Date of last publication, February 21, 1935. yB U flU II --0X0- Don't Delay f Complete Laundry Outfit PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIP NOTICES ESTATE OF WM. E. GETZ, Deceased. Creditors will present with vouch ers to the undersigned at Kaysville, Utah, or to his attorney, Lewis Jones, 1st National Bank Building, Brigham City, Utah, on or before the 1st day of April, A. D. 1935. Richard M. Gerber, executor of the estate of William E. Getz, deceased LEWIS JONES, Attorney for Executor, Brigham, City, Utah. Date of first publication, January put-ov- - Too many people Judge their neigh bors by hearsay. NOTICE TO CREDITORS were awarded to eight of the boys by Scout Masters Ernest Nish and Wm. J. Hess. Mrs. Sarah E. Zundell spoks and gave the boys some very good advice. Committeeman Don R. Lamb, spoke of the things that the soouts this year which would could make for them better characters and better citizens. There was a good attendance. Constable Alvin Smith is busy ridding the town of the many dogs that have become a menace to our community, having done much damage to sheep and cattle here in the last fw UQMQMM THE OUTSTANDING VALUE OF WASHERS If 31 I 5 m QUALITY MERCHANDISE Coal Paints and Oils CmaaiI lift whowm sm Yiasn uay With Lumber - Hardware -- SPECIAL Oil Pure Neetsfoot Harness 801 per gallon SPEED FARMERS' CASH UNION QUEEN "Your Good Will Our Best Asset" Yea Uzj UCzr f |
