Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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THE ACORN D. T. (reading a composition on first swimming lesson)—‘‘ The only other person in sight was a large black dog.’ Morell Porter evidently is preparing to run for the office of King of the Queeners.”’ Miss Walton (M. A. Chem.)—When a thing combusts— (Hilarious outburst from class.) Mr. Minium (trying to cover Miss W.’s embarrassment)—Well, I’ve heard a bigger man than Miss Walton use that term. History Teacher—What did the Servian slaves do when they were captured by the Romans? KF. G.—AII that didn’t kill themselves committed suicide. Mr. Gilbertson to C. B., after she had made one of her famous bluffs.—‘ ‘ Allow me to congratulate you. Miss Brush on your won- derful historical imagination.’’ Algebra Teacher—What is it that ascends and descends? Bright Pupil—An elevator. ‘ “Genty the (dews) are o’er me stealing,’’ as the ‘‘serub’’ said when two due bills were presented him. Slim Gale came panting into the house, running to his mother one evening and said, ‘‘Oh, maw, three girls were chasing me.’’ We wonder how true this is. I. Gottheim, acting chairman of oral English class—The motion is that one judge of the debate be a ‘‘sorority’’ man. ingli sh Teacher—H. Spence have you read Shakespeare and Chester Tufts have you? Both—No, but we’ve (red hair) read Heir. Little Girl—‘Mamma, when I grow up, will I walk like the High School girls?’’ Mother—‘‘T hope not.’’ Miss Dyer will now proceed to instruct her botany class upon ““How to make a flower study.’’ We wonder what kind of influence she will use. ’

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THE ACORN Advertisement from Room 14.—For sale: A talking machine and one record. Apply to Myrtle Maxwell, between 1 and 2 P. M. Note—The record is an extract from her own experiences after three years’ trial entitled ‘‘How to Narrate,’’ will be considered as part of the sale if taken immediately. All the boys know you’re pretty, ‘‘Flossie.’’ Since the graduation of Miss Grace Renner, Miss Yates has volunteered to fill her place in the ‘‘ Automobile Stunt.’’ Baseball Boys, Notice——The best tonic for those who are back in their studies: ‘‘Ketchup.’’—Ex. Who’s de Guy? What Guy? Guy Kues.

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THE ACORN What One High School Girl Said to Another High School Girl. Say, I’ve something to tell you. It isn’t a secret; a great many people know about it; but just the same I don’t think you have heard it, and I do just love to be first to tell anything good—and this is really too good to keep. Anyway, I think it is something we ought to talk about, and I am sure you will agree with me and will be anxious to tell all the girls to tell their mothers, and tell all the boys to tell their sisters to tell their mothers. What is it? Why, that you can get the loveliest steaks and the dearest little lamb chops, and, oh, just everything in that lone the best of any place in town—and everybody goes there, too. Grand Central Market, Bay Station, Sanford Lick, Fones 438 and 439. WILL YOU ae Ag TUXEDO SUIT? You will find just the correct style at The Hastings Clothing Co., VAN NESS AVE. at PINE ST.