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Aug. 12, 1897

Mr. Rush Elmore, Tecumseh, Ks.

Dear Sir, The grade required for passing the entrance examination is 70. The branches and the nature of the questions you can see from the enclosed specimen lists. The cost of board you will find stated in the catalog herewith sent you, on page 67. You may perhaps find an opportunity to work for you board. Students sometimes do so, and some of them are able to find other work to help defray their expenses, tho not all can do so. The fall term opens Sep. 9th, at which time I trust you will be with us. Truly yours, THOMAS E. WILL, Pres.

Aug. 12, 1897.

Prof. Frank Parsons,

Dear Sir,

Pres. Will is away. I send by this mail 25 copies of the statement of the board of regents, and you can have as many more as you have use for. The Industrialist of July 15th is becoming scarce, but if you need copies of the whole paper, no doubt they can be had. From papers of which the other side was not spoiled for use, we have saved about 40 or 50 copies of the article about yourself, as enclosed. These are available if you desire them.

Very truly yours,

Private Secretary.

Aug. 12, 1897.

Mr. Ray S. Cole,

Dear Sir,

Your letter of Aug. 10th to Secretary Graham has been referred to this office, as he is away. Opportunities for doing work for board are sometimes to be found. They are usually seized by some student here on the ground. There are other ways also by which students can make money to pay their expenses as they go along. Not all students can do so, because the chances are not unlimited, but many do. If you could get enough money to make a start, you might come down and try it for one term at least. I hope you will be able to come, and am Very truly yours,

Aug. 13, 1897.

Mr. A. H. Hoskine,

Dear Sir,

Please insert the enclosed ad in the weekly Republic and three time in the daily. Truly yours,

President.

Aug. 13, 1897.

Mrs. Lena Peterson, Industry, Clay Co., Ks.

Dear Madam,

Answering your favor of the 12th, both dressmaking and cooking are taught in the college. We send you a catalog; on page59, under the head of Household Economy, you will find a statement of the work done.

There are some opportunities for students to work and earn money to pay part of their expenses, tho not so many as I wish there were. After your daughter has been here for awhile she would be more likely to find work to do than at first. She might find something even now, but it is impossible to say in advance.

As you will see from the catalog, the college gives a general training, and in connection therewith instruction in the industrial arts.

Fall term opens September 8th. Requirements for admission you will find on page 64. Trusting to see your daughter here in September, I am

Very truly yours,

Aug. 13. 1897.

Miss Olive Schletzbaum,

Eden, Ks.

Yours of 11th at hand. I am not sure whether you were sent the specimen questions, and so enclose then now. If you come here and find yourself unable to pass, and are over 18 years of age, you may be admitted to the preparatory class in such studies as you fail in. This class is intended for those who have not had school advantages, and who are beyond the usual age for attending the common schools. Students are not encouraged to come to join the preparatory class, but it is here for those who have need of it. Truly yours, THOMAS E. WILL, Pres.

Aug. 13, 1897.

Prof. I.D. Graham, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Dear Secretary,

Having heard a report that the Morrill fund had been received by the state treasurer, Pres. Will wrote the find out. The reply was it had been received some time ago and credited to the Soldiers' Aid Home. It is college "Aid" money. The mistake was to be corrected at once; no money had been spent. The warrant was signed up and sent in right away. I trust you are having a pleasant time. Give my regards to Mrs. Graham. Sincerely yours,

Aug. 13, 1897.

Mr. F. E. Stewart, Osborne, Ks.

Dear Sir,

I sent by this mail a catalog. From this you can learn the expenses for board, &c. See page 67. Trusting to see your brothers here in the fall, I am

Truly yours, THOMAS E. WILL,

Aug. 13, 1897.

Mr. Wm. H. Hallsted, Havana, Montgomery Co., Ks.

Dear Sir,

Answering your favor of 10th: You will see by the catalog sent herewith everything about the college. The fall term opens September 9th. Examinations for admission on the 8th. For requirements for admission see page 64 and for expenses see page 67. There are many opportunities for a student to earn money while attending college, but not so many as are desirable, on account of the number of students who want to avail themselves of such chances. If your son comes, however, he may be able to get some work. Very truly yours, THOMAS E. WILL, Pres.

Aug. 13, 1897.

Miss Grace M. Parr, Rossville, Ks.

Enclosed find specimen examination questions. You will nt read, however, to take this examination. Your country diploma will admit you to the college. Very truly yours, President.

Aug. 13, 1897.

Western Electrical Supply Co., 10 North 9th St., St. Louis,

Gentlemen, Yours of the 2d I find on my table after an absence. The reason for the delay is that certain of our funds have been withheld for a time through a mistake in another office. They are now at hand, however, and you may expect your check from our treasurer any day. Truly yours,

Aug. 13, 1897.

Miss Elizabeth Frazier, Erie, Ks. Dear Miss Frazier,

Following is the itemized list of my expenditures on the trip to Erie.

Hack..............$.35 Ticket to Laurence 2 31 Lunch.............15 Ticket to Erie 3 20 Dinner.............25 Ticket to Paola 2 32 " Olathe 67 " Manhattan 3 55 Dinner..............35 Hack 10 --------$13.25

We send herewith 125 copies of the catalog as requested by Prof. Black, and we should be glad if they could be distributed to the teachers at the institute or others who may be interested. We will send an equal number of our forthcoming adition of the Industrialist when it appears.

Aug. 13, 1897. J.P. Limeburner's Advertising Agency, 167 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. Gentlemen, Please send us a copy of your directory and Advertiser's Guide of Populist and Reform Newspapers of the U.S., with bill, and oblige. Yours truly, President.