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all, of the states have made additional appro- 

 priations for agriculture, in some . cases very 

 libera] ones. At first, there was a strong pre- 

 judice against these colleges devoted to the im- 

 provement of the industries and those engaged 

 in them, but this has nearly disappeared. 



A broader view of education now prevails than 

 formerly. The modern colleges and universities 

 think it not undignified to offer other than four 

 year courses of study preceded by difficult en- 

 trance requirements. Many courses of from six 

 weeks to one or two years are now open to those 

 who prize knowledge above a diploma. Most of 

 these courses are given at such seasons of the 

 year as best suit the pupils. In America all 

 doors which lead to knowledge have at last been 

 opened, and all earnest students may enter and 

 find teachers awaiting them. The effect of the 

 recent changes in college courses has been most 

 marked and beneficial. Many of the colleges 

 have, as far as possible, adopted the words of 

 the founder of Cornell University : " I would 

 found an institution where any person can find 

 instruction in any study." 



The following data show the incomes of the 

 United States Land Grant colleges for the year 

 ending June 30, 1897. The table is condensed 

 from one recently published by the United States 

 Department of Agriculture : 



