Six Lectures 



on 



THE UNITED STATES 



Illustrated with Lantern Slides and Moving Pictures 

 WEDNESDAYS AT FOUR O'CLOCK 



March 4 Dr. Fisher 



GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES 



The character of the country: Mountains, plains, plateaus, 

 rivers, and lakes, with glimpses of some of the natural beauties 

 and wonders. 



Moving Pictures 



March 11 Dr. Fisher 



RIYER HIGHWAYS 



The origin and work of a river, with special reference to the 

 Mississippi and to the Hudson. River valleys and flood plains. 

 River Navigation. 



Moving Pictures 



A\arch 18 Mr. Butler 



THE MOUNTAINS 



The great chain of the Rockies. Foothills and peaks. 

 Above the tree line. Snow in summer. Mineral wealth in rocks. 

 Mountain animals and flowers. 



Moving Pictures 



March 25 Dr. Fisher 



THE GREAT PLAINS 



Agriculture and grazing. Wheat from field to bread. 

 Cornfields. Cattle industry. Cotton and wool. 

 Moving Pictures 



April 1 Mrs. Vaughan 



OUR GREAT NORTHERN TERRITORY 



Purchase from Russia. The extent of Alaska. Its great 

 mineral wealth. The '"Gold Rush." Life above the arctic 

 circle. The Yukon, mighty river of the North. The chain of 

 islands. Animal life. 



Moving Pictures 



April 22 Mr. Sherwood 



THE FORESTS OF OUR COUNTRY 



The extent of our forests. Government reserves. Forests 

 and the water supply. The uses of trees. Where does the paper 

 come from that is used for newspapers and post cards? 

 Moving Pictures 



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