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Letter to Editor
November 17, 1847
Weekly Miners' Express
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
What is this article about?
A letter expresses regret over limited educational opportunities in the city and praises the new school opened by experienced teacher Mr. L. Rice, formerly of Fort Madison and Massachusetts academies. It encourages community support and boarding for rural children to establish a permanent institution.
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EDUCATION.
MR. EDITOR—It has long been a subject of regret and astonishment that this city has not afforded better means of education for the multitude of children among us. It surely then is a cause for congratulation that a school, (see advertisement.) has been opened of such a character as we need. Mr. L. Rice for some time past a teacher at Ft. Madison, has come to reside among us, and as teaching is his profession, he intends to be permanent if he meets with sufficient encouragement. He has been eminently successful as a teacher, and brings the highest testimonials as to his qualifications from Fort Madison, and from the Principal of the Academy at Andover, Mass., and also from the Principal of the Teachers Seminary or Normal School in that place, of which he is a graduate. He was also for some time assistant in the Monson Academy in Mass., and has a testimonial from the Principal, of the most flattering character as to his usefulness. His wife will assist him if necessary and I understand he will take a few scholars into his family as boarders, from abroad. Persons therefore, who wish to see a permanent and good school established among us, will do well to encourage this; and parents in the country, will find it a favorable opportunity to give their children an education, by sending them here and putting them under his care.
A FRIEND OF YOUTH.
EDUCATION.
MR. EDITOR—It has long been a subject of regret and astonishment that this city has not afforded better means of education for the multitude of children among us. It surely then is a cause for congratulation that a school, (see advertisement.) has been opened of such a character as we need. Mr. L. Rice for some time past a teacher at Ft. Madison, has come to reside among us, and as teaching is his profession, he intends to be permanent if he meets with sufficient encouragement. He has been eminently successful as a teacher, and brings the highest testimonials as to his qualifications from Fort Madison, and from the Principal of the Academy at Andover, Mass., and also from the Principal of the Teachers Seminary or Normal School in that place, of which he is a graduate. He was also for some time assistant in the Monson Academy in Mass., and has a testimonial from the Principal, of the most flattering character as to his usefulness. His wife will assist him if necessary and I understand he will take a few scholars into his family as boarders, from abroad. Persons therefore, who wish to see a permanent and good school established among us, will do well to encourage this; and parents in the country, will find it a favorable opportunity to give their children an education, by sending them here and putting them under his care.
A FRIEND OF YOUTH.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Education
School
Teacher
Mr L Rice
Fort Madison
Andover
Boarding Students
What entities or persons were involved?
A Friend Of Youth.
Mr. Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Friend Of Youth.
Recipient
Mr. Editor
Main Argument
the city needs better education for children; mr. l. rice's new school, backed by strong qualifications, should be supported to become permanent, offering boarding for rural students.
Notable Details
Testimonials From Fort Madison, Andover Academy, Teachers Seminary, And Monson Academy.
Mr. Rice's Wife Will Assist; School Referenced In Advertisement.