El Paso High School - Spur Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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Elll in the State of flbinb If you think you are beaten, you are If you don't think you dare you don't If you would like to win, but think you can't It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you've lost For out in the world you'll find Success begins with a fe1low's will It's all in the state of mind. Full many a race is lost Ere ever a step is run And many a coward fails Ere even his work is begun Think big and your deeds will grow Think small, and you'll fall behind Think that you can, and you will It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are out-classed, you are You've got to think high to rise You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man For sooner or later the man who wins Is THE FELL-OW WHO THINKS HE CAN. Q Q

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3 E Dressmakers Wife: Wretch! Show me that letter. Husband: What letter? Wife: That one in your hand. It's from a woman, I can see by the writing, and you turned pale when you saw it. Husband: Yes. Here it is. It's your dressmaker's bill. Fishing A man was telling some friends about a proposed fishing trip to a lake in Colorado which he had in contemplation. Are there any trout out there? asked one friend. Thousands of 'em, replied Mr. Wharry. Will they bite easily? asked another friend. Will they? said Mr. Wharry. Why they're absolutely vicious. A man has to hide behind a tree to bait a hook. Fires Ikey, I hear you had a fire last Thursday. Shi Next Thursday. Magistrate: And what was the prisoner doing? Constable: 'E were 'avin' a very 'eated argument with a cab driver, yer worship. Magistrate: But that doesn't prove he was drunk. Constable: Ah, but there worn't no cab driver there, yer worship. Teacher: Some one in this class is acting a monkey, and as soon as he stops I will commence. , tDiscussing careersl: I'm going to be a surgeon. Not me. Too much inside work. Mother: Stop reaching across the table. Haven't you a tongue? Freshie: Yes, mother, but my arm is longer. That's my tail, said the cat, and I'm going to stick to it. Ike: Can you see any change in me? Mike: No, why? Ike: Well, I just swallowed a nickel. Will you give me a dollar to help the Old Ladies Home? Gosh, are they out again? Doctor: I'm afraid I have bad news for you. You will never be able to work again. High Senior: Whatta you mean, bad news? R. O. T. C. Officer tto new students, after giving out rifles to the classl: Now, I hope I have not missed anyone. All those without arms, hold up your hands. She: We've been waiting here for a long time for that mother of mine. He: Hours, I should say. She: Oh, sweetheart, this is so sudden. Junior: That sophomore must be wrapped in thought. Senior: He must be chilly: so thinly clad. Here comes the parade, and your Aunt Helen will miss it. XVhere is she? She's upstairs waving her hair. Mercy, t'an't we afford a flag? Girl friend: Mm, those peanuts smell good. Boy friend: Wait, we'11 move up closer so you can smell them better. Mr. Flabberjabber has decided not to put any more alcohol in his Ford. because both his lights went blind the other night. Housewife: I want a nice chicken. please. Grocer: Do you want a pullet? Housewife: No, thanks, I'll carry it.

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