Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1878 — Honor to Industry and Energy. [ARTICLE]

Honor to Industry and Energy.

One of the leading objeets and designs of Superintendent Snoddy for many years has been to establish at Rensselaer a combined Normal and High School of such a grade as to properly supply the educational needs of at least the county. As a starting pointjiu this enterprise, he has speni much time and labor to make this, the first r«al Normal of Jasper county, a complete success. Prior to the opening ot the Normal he made a thorough canvass of the county for members. Since its opening, during the days he is continually present encouraging teachers with kind words; advising them as to studies, board and other conveniences. On evenings he goes miles into the country looking after delinquents and securing new pupils. And with efficient aid and teaching of Messrs. Allen and Beery, we are glad to see that success is crowning his efforts.