Public Regulation of Land Dealing 112
A Public Land Exchange 122
Reclamation a Separate Function 124
A Colonization Board 127
Extension of Public Credit 135
Co-operation Indispensable 135

PART II

VIII. RURAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES 145
Importance of Education 145
Bridging Differences 150
Parochial Schools 153

IX. PRIVATE SCHOOLS 156
Nebraska 158
North Dakota 161
Minnesota 164
Michigan 167
Wisconsin 172
South Dakota 174
California 175
Hebrew School in New Jersey 176
Opinions on Both Sides 176
Temporary Usefulness 179
Need for Regulation 180

X. IMMIGRANT CHURCHES 182
Bilingual Services 186
English Favored by Members 188
Opposition to "Interfaith" Marriages 189
Immigrant Pastors 192
Potential Powers for Good 193

XI. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL 195
Limitations of the One-teacher School 195
Growth of the Consolidated School 199
The Rural School-teacher 203
Irregular School Attendance 211
Practical Curriculum Needed 217
Need for Expert Administration 219
Proposed Measures 222

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