La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1912 Page: 4 of 8
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THE LAORANO WEEEKLY JOURNAL
The Cultural Value of Education.
Education is the art of drawing
out or developing the faculties, and
the training of human beings for
the functions for which they are
destined. Education means the
imparting or gaining of knowledge
of every kind, good as well as evil;
hut specifically it signifies nil that
broadens a man's mind, disciplines
his temper, developes his tastes,
corrects his manners and moulds
his habits.
The means employed in educa-
tion fall under two heads: moral
training or discipline, and instruc-
tion, or the imparting of informa-
tion. Under the head of discipline
come the forming of habits of or-
der, self-control, love of truth, obe-
dience, and reverance for what is
good and great. In respect of di-
rect utility the things we should
know are those that bear directly,
first, on the preservation of life and
health; second, a knowledge of
moral relations; third, a knowledge
of the mothertongue; and fourth,
the cultivation of the taste and im-
agination or the faculties which we
derive from music, paintings, sculp-
ture, poetry and other works.
Anything that has a soul can
be educated. A thing without a
soul may be trained a little, but it
cannot be educated. Real educa-
tion unfolds the power of body,
mind and soul. We should all de-
sire to fit pupils to enjoy the things
of the mind and the higher life, on
the importance of teaching the use
of books, and to train them to think
the thoughts of the best men as
found in art and literature.
A great mistake is often made
when it is said that a boy has re-
ceived his education after he has
passed through the various grades
of a school or college. Hv the study
of these years he has only provided
himself with the tools for future
use and education. A young stu-
dent may acquire a mass of inform-
ation and yet not be educated in
the true sense. Education is more
than acquirement. There is an
education of the heart and the affec-
tions of the body as well as of the
*n,n“* • society and which are of that force
1 be cultural part of an educa-. which, if a person has them, he or
tion is that part which enables us j she must be considered, and is ev-
to know, to see*, and to appreciate erywhere welcome, though without
things, which others cannot love] beauty or wealth. The basis of
and appreciate, t*ecause they can-j good manners is self-reliance. I
not see or understand them. All Those who .. not self possessed
people have the opportunity to be obtrude and pain us.
more than mete animals. They Ambition is a desire to achieve,
may see the beauttful flowers and some object or pUrpose. as to gain
the glory cl the stars. They may dislinctlon or influence. Without
bear thi tmisK the great musi- ambition, no great deed was ever j
accomplished. It is a guiding star
to the wise and good. It is this
that keeps alive hope and courage, i
Without it man would be a poor,!
debased creature, allowing the pow-;
ers of his brain to rest for want of
energy to cultivate and apply them.
Wisdom has been defined to be
"the use of the best means for ob-,
taming the best ends." Wisdom
is pleasant and peaceable in general
by disposing us to acquire and en- '
joy all the good, delight and happi- j
ness we are capable of. It instructs
ns to examine, compare, and right- j
ly to value the objects that chal-
lenge our care, and thereby gener- j
ates our passion and moderates our
endeavors. When we are guided
by right reason, we conceive great
esteem of things of excellent worth
and consequence.
Studies serve tor delight, for or- j
nament and tor ability. Their j
chief nse for delight is in private- j
ness and retiring; for ornament;
their use is found in discourse, and i
reading good books. We will profit
greatly by reading and rereading
the Bible, the works of Shakespeare
and other writers. Next to good
reading we should consider good
pictures and music. If any one is
skilled in music he need never fear
to be left in his own company. The
man who possesses much money is
poorer than one who loves and
knows music, if he gets no pleas-
ure out of music.
The real educated man under-
stands something about the beauty
and mystery ot the works o( God.
The man who has really beeu edu-
cated in the cultural sense has
the privilege of "thinking God’s
thoughts after Him." This is worth
more than having money in the
bank, for "money never made a
man happy yet, nor will it; there is
nothing in its nature to produce
happiness; the more a man has the
more he wants; instead of filling a
vacuum it makes one; if it satisfies
one want, it doubles and trebles
that want another way."- Frank-
lin.
The truly educated man knows
of the beautiful stars and heavens
above. He is never alone, for it
he is not in company he can do his
own thinking and read his own
books. When the ignorant man is
alone he has nothing to think about,
read about or to talk about. He is
only happy when he is in company
with others who are in the same
class.
A well educated jierson will prove
to be a better citizen, for to become
a good citizen requires direct and
specific culture. One of the things
essential to good citizenship 4s in-
telligence. Want of education
causes corruption and inefficiency
in society. Eor the same reason
many voters do not vote as they
should. A thorough culture for
citizenship in all our schools would
better these evils.
An educated person can be dis-
tinguished from an ignorant one
by his behavior. The action of the.
individual, as resulting from his
organization and will combined, we
call manners. There are certain
manners which are learned in good
cians, see the great pictures that
were painted by great artists, and
they may read the best literature
that the writers ot all ages have
produced.
The cultural side of an educa-;
tion enables us to think and read of
new countries and ages. The igno-
rant man sees only his own house,
and thinks only of the present day.
Cultivated minds enjoy the beauties
ot the world and the gTeat deeds ot
all ages.
We should have an education
tor avocation as well as vocation.
Christ was ot humble birth and ed-
ucation, with nothing in His lot,
with no extensive means, no rank,
no wealth or patronage to tntusc
vast thoughts and extravagant
plans. The purpose to which Jesns
devoted Himself was ill-suited to
His condition as an attempt to
change the seasons. It is a strange
tact a young man in obscure life,
belonging to an oppressed nation,
should seriously think ot overthrow -
mg the religions of the world. Bnt
the mind of Jesns was thoroughly ,,or “ ** ,n the i^gment and
impressed with this purpose. He A*sPos*t'oa
speaks and acts with consciousness
of superiority. Another circum-
read, not to contradict and confute,
not to be believed and to take for
granted, but to weigh and consider.
"Reading maketh a full man, con-
ference a ready man, and writing
an exact man.”—Lord Bacon.
In his senior year, Longfellow,
the most widely read of American
poets, wrote to his father, "I most
eagerly aspire after future eminence
in literature, my whole soul burns
most ardently for it, and every
earthly thought centers in it.” His
father replied: "There is not
enough wealth in this country to
afford encouragement and patron-
age to merely literary men. As you
have not had the fortune to be boru
rich, you must adopt a profession
which will afford you subsistence
as well as reputation.” The son
then chose the law, saying, "This
will support my real existence; lit-
erature, my ideal one.” This pas-
sage shows what the cultural side
of an education will do.
Work and education should not
cause us to neglect recreation and
avocation, and to live right for the
sake of financial gain. They should
not afford to neglect those things
ot the mind and joys of higher life.
"Contentment is natural wealth;
luxury, artificial poverty. ’ *—Socra-
tes. The object of education is to
develop in each individual all the
perfection of which he is suscepti-
ble.
The cultural value (side) of an
education is worth more than the
practical value, although the latter
is very important. The cultural
part gives us riches that cannot
leave. One who has noble thoughts
will never be alone. If you make
money you may lose it; but the
wealth of the mind and soul cannot j
be taken from us. It is stored up
so well that nothing can enter and
steal it. The practical side of edu-
cation brings us bread, but man
should not live by bread alone.
The cultural side brings us the
other things beside the bread.
However, there should be no con-
flict between the two. The most
cultured education is the most prac-
tical, and the most practical educa-
tion is the most cultural.
"We conclude with the idea that
every child of suitable age shall be
provided with suitable schools, suit-
able teachers, and other suitable:
equipment for his or her education J
as American citizens; that this pro-
vision is the right of eminent do-|
main over American citizenship as!
far superior to that over the land I
as the citizen is superior to the soil I
beneath his feet.”—Atkinson.
Norma Loessin.
LaGrange, Texas. 1914.
For The Man Who Shaves
If you can’t come, mail this ad- | URHAM)-1UPLEX^
vertisement to us and we willl jRAZCTf*
send you a Durham Demonstrator with one blade for
35 Cents. Enclose with your order 3c to pay post-
age. Fill out the blanks below and send the adver-
tisement, accompanied with money or silver, to the
LaGrange Saddlery Co.
Name_______/_.......... Address__________,____
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| FAYETTE COUNTY TRUST CO. !
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Authorized Capital, $150,000.00 •
LaGrange, Texas •
BUYS AND SELLS VENDOR’S LIEN NOTES •
•
Makes Loans on *
MORTGAGES AND BONDS •
MAKES INVESTMENTS FOR CLIENTS
Prompt Attention Will Be Given to Any
Business Entrusted To Us.
ftOPvRiCrn
There is an epoch that marks the pin-
ade of a girl's career—her wedding day
—and a
Bridal Gift
is nothing more or Irss than something
in commemoration of this happy event.
So, if you are going to give anything
give something nice: and this does not
depend so much upon the expense, as
the place you buy it.
Presents ip Solid Silver, Quadruple Plated
Ware, Cut Glass and Hand Painted China
KRENGEL’S JEWELRY STORE
AUGUST STREITHOFF
A FAIR OFFER.
Not
Expert
stance is the calm confidence with
of hast ness,
men can execute and perhaps
lodge particulars, one by one: but
the general counsels and affairs
which He always looked forward to jco<nr *»«* trom lho* w bo ic4rn
the accomplishment ot His design. H admire studies.,
Your Money Back if Y ou Are
Satisfied.
We pay for all medicine used •
during the trial if our remedy fails,
to completely relieve you of eonsti-:
pation. We take all the risk. You
are not obligated to ua in any way!
whateve, it you accept our offer.
That's a mighty broad statement,
but we mean every word of it. 1
Could anything be fairer for you?
A most scientific, common-sense
treatment is Rexall Orderlies, which
are eated are eaten like candy.
Their active principle is a recent
scientific discovery that odorless, i
colorless and tasteles: very pro-
nounced. yet gentle and pleasant
in action, and particularly agreea- J
ble in every way. They do not 1
cause diarrhoea, nausea, flatulence,
griping or anv inconvenience what-
ever. Rexall Orderlies are partic-
ularly good tor children, aged and
delicate persons. v.
If you suffer from chronic or hab-
itual constipation, or the associate
or dependent chronic ailments, we
urge you to try Rexall Orderlies at
our risk. Remember, you can get
them in LaGrange only at oar store. 1
12 tablets 10c, 36 tablets 450,80)
tablets 50c. Sold onlv at our store |
—The Rexall Store—The Corner
Drug Store.
— DKALER IN —
Stoves, Tinware and House Furnishing
Goods
(North Side Public Square.)
Work in the tin line, such as roofing,
guttering, etc., at moderate prices
North Side Public Square. LaGrange. Texas.
We may cultivate our minds by
men
and wise men nse them
If it's good printing you want.
We should 1 phone No. 44.
Church Notices.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Tonight, Ascension Day service
at S o'clock.
Next Sunday: Sunday School at
9:30: services at 10:45.
Services at Ellinger at 3 p. m.
Everybody is cordially invited
to attend.
R. Hkisk, Pastor.
METHODIST.
On account of having to preach
commencement sermoti for the
school at Columbus there will lie
no preaching at the Methodist
church on the 3d Sunday of this
month.
Preaching at Methodist church
1 st. 3rd and 4th Sundays ol each
month at 11 a. m., and 8 p. m.
Everybody cordially invited.
W. R. Keathlky, Pastor.
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Notice.
^ _
Notice is hereby given that the.
Commissioners’ Court of Fayette
county will meet on Tuesday, May
14, 1Q14, for the purpose of receiv-
ing sealed bids for the contract to
be let for building and erecting the
west end approach of the Colorado
river bridge, at LaGrange, as per
field constructions on file in the
County Clerk's office; the county
to furnish all material. All bids
must be filed with the Conaty
Clerk before io o'clock a. m., May
14. i‘M4. The Court reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
R. Klatt,
County Clerk Fayette Co., Tex.
Now is the time to get rid of
your rheumatism. You can do it
by applying Chamberlain’s Lini-
ment and massaging the parts free-
ly at each application. Sold by all
dealera.
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La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1912, newspaper, May 16, 1912; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth997009/m1/4/: accessed June 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.