Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1902 volume:

Class of 1902. Vol. Ill TRUE BLUE Hudson, Wis., June, 1902. No. 9 Class Poem. By Chas. Winuendeu. I. Long ago from foreign countries, Came a ship, the ocean o’er, Sailing with her crew of Pilgrims To a dark forbidding shore. II. This fair ship, the Maytlower christened, Long had braved tierce Neptune’s wrath, And across the mighty billows, Safely she had plowed her path. III. Yet she showed the signs of conflict. Masts were split, the bulwarks worn, Seams had spread and timbers broken, Ropes wore frayed, and canvas torn. IV. But the hearts that beat upon her, Never once had failed to be Hopeful that in their new country They should find their liberty. V. There they stood upon the foredeck Gazing out across the sea At the distant wooded country, Where their future home would be. VI. Slowly, silently they drifted Landward, borne upon the breeze, While the sun with parting splendor Bade farewell, beyond the trees. 2 TRUE BLUE VII. Toward a rock their course directed Standing outlined near the land, Which to future generations Plymouth Rock, renowned should stand. VIII. Thus the landing of the Pilgrims On that bleak New England shore, There to found a mighty nation, Which should last forevermore. IX. So it stands, this noble Nation, Pounded by these sturdy few, Holding high its starry banner, Emblem of the good and true. X. So it shall stand, stand forever, Towering ever in the van As a monument in honor Of the early Puritan. XI. First they shape their rude log cabins, Out of pine the timbers hew, Till like magic in the forest Springs a village into view. XII. Then with labor most incessant, Strong the stone foundations rise, And the church tower rears its beacon Pointing upward toward the skies. XIII. Yet their mission is unfinished, They another structure raise, T’is a school house rude and simple, Pioneer of early days. TRUE BLUE XIV. Thus the seed of education On that fertile soil was sown, There to grow and scatter increase, Twas not left to thrive alone. XV. Now from borderland to border, From the Lakes to New Orleans, Dotting this fair country over Myriads of schools are seen. XVI. From the simple country school house To the college, tall and grand, All are waiting, doors wide open For the youthful of this land. XVII. Here before your grave attention Is the Class of Ninteen Two With their faces on the future, Wondering what they have to do. XVIII. Opportunities they’ve taken, Entered at the open door, And returning brought more knowledge Than they ever hoped before. XIX. In their minds stirs great ambition, All to lofty heights aspire, And their watchword always shall be To climb higher, higher, higher. XX. And as time with fleeting footsteps Glides along its rugged way You’ll review their many victories On some distant future day. 4 TRUK HLUE XXI. How the boys are in the Senate, In the House, and at the bar, How the girls have all been carried off By some brave Lockinvar. XXII. Then the welfare of these Students To your minds return anew, While their fame rings down the ages As the Class of Ninteen Two. Last week witnessed the swarming of Hudson’s educational beehive, and a more happy occasion cannot well be imagined. A class of 28 bright boys and girls finished the course of study and received diplomas. On June 2, the class exercises were held and were somewhat different from those of previous years. The class decided to give a play this year, and Jeannette Scott was chosen to arrange for it. The play given was adopted from John Kenduck Bangs’ little farce, “A Fatal Mistake,” and was a complete success. The original class song written by Saidee Cole, was a great hit, and was repeated the second night by request. The class poem by Chas. Wingender, printed elsewhere, was splendid, and Miss Olga Hanson pleased the audience with her class statistics. Father Time, in the person of Chas. Lumley was a novel and pleasing feature, as he foretold the future. On the whole the exercises were very successful, and our High School may well be proud of the class, and the evidence of work accomplished shown in their graduation parts. However, let the new graduates remember that they have only started in life, and that the future is before them. The Junior, or perhaps we must now say Senior Class has 33 names on its roll. Class of 1903 are you going to let the Class of 1902 say after next June that they are the largest class ever grad- uated from the Hudson High? TRUK HLUK 0 The Companionship of Book. By Kitty Johnson. Kitty Johnson, in her essay shows us what good books may do for us. Human beings crave for companionship, a feeling which is shared also by beasts and birds. We may not always have our friends with us to comfort us; but there are always books. We should choose only valuable books which are now within the reach of every one. Some of us may have the pleasure of talking to a poet, who paints nature for us; or to a historian, who tells us how to profit by the experience of the past; or to a senator or president, whose words are unimportant, yet we covet such chances and neglect our books. Travel is broadening, but few of us have the opportunity; but by means of books we may see not only the present grandeur of kings, but also the civilization of ages. In early times the scholars taught their pupils orally. The masses remained in ignorance for centuries for books could be produced only by copying with a pen. Hence the noble ideas of the few scholars rarely reached beyond the sound of their voices. Books like friends should be well chosen for both influence character. If we cultivate the habit of good reading in youth, we will appreciate it in old age. Who is more to be pitied than one who, during life, has not come in contact with the great thoughts of great men? How would we regard a man wTho refused to enter into an inheritance produc- ed at great sacrifice and toil? Milton says, “A good book is the life blood of a master spirit. Do you refuse to be the heirs of the world’s master spirits?” Come and join this brotherhood of literature lovers, it will bring you all that is noble in life; all that is elevating. The Puritan Character. By Gertrude Otis. In Gertrude Otis’ Essay she shows us the early Puritan ideals which are the same as we strive for today. The Reformation is the greatest movement the world has ever () TRUE BLUE known, and the Puritan movement springs from it as a side light. The Puritans banished from England, went first to Holland, then to America, a step to be justified, for they had been compelled to worship according to the King’s dictation. Preparing to obey God rather than man, they suffered many privations in the new country; to be in constant dread, both for their homes and government. But worse than even these, was the fear that they could not live up to their high ideals of life. The The fact that they did live up to them amid so much suffering, makes their heroism seem the greater. The Puritans were not heroes and heroines simply because they were stout hearted, but because they were stout hearted for an ideal religious liberty. Ex- cept for their belief in witchcraft, and for their intolerance of other’s opinions, they were distinguished for their common sense. The Puritan used reason to explain the sacred text, holding every one responsible for his own opinions. This latter element has made America the leader in the civilized world of today. The highest happiness was to serve the Lord, and gave to life a grand and holy ideal. Puritanism as form of government, failed, but the spirit could not die, and helped to give America its present ideals. Their se- riousness of mind is also a part of our National character. Will we be remembered two hundred and fifty years hence for devotion to ideals? The Civil War is one example of giving life for a great cause; and there are many others which we do not see clearly now. We are steadily working upward toward a more beautiful ideal of God, not thinking of him as a despot, but as our Friend and Guide. This is a spirit of Puritanism and let us strive to have more of it. Synopsis of “The Drama” By Bessie Bell. Bessie Bell discussed the evolution of the drama, bringing out the fact that literature is not manufactured but grows and is a representation of real and imaginative life. The drama is a great object lesson and in early times was in TRUE BLUE nearly all countries religious in its teaching and portrayed truths which moulded human character. The Greeks and Hindoos alone produced the drama originally and independently of foreign inlluences hence the modern drama is a direct progeny of the Greek stage. Two conditions arc necessary for the production of a great and national drama—a period of intense activity or excitement and a public that appreciates works of art. This is proven by a study of Grecian history and of the Elizabethan age. The earliest dramatic representations were of Bible scenes. These for a long time in the hands of the priests were performed in the churches then in the churchyards and finally in the streets. The Guilds took charge of them on scaffolds of three stages thus representing heaven, earth and hell. The next slip was the erection of theaters and the introduc- tion of scenery in this manner passing from a religious service to one of the most popular amusements of the day. The two divisions of the drama—comedy and tradgedy, deal respectively with the lighter scenes of life and with its deepest problems. The American drama has always shown a great dependence upon former times and models since even after beautiful scenic effects have been placed upon the stage, it still retains the old style of plot. A dramatist to be successful must amuse and interest his audience. Censorship of the drama would take away many of the objec- tionable features found in some of the existing dramas and render them sources of culture and education to many people. Taste is rising to meet the dramatist as more and better plays are being put upon the stage every day. Two Queens of England. By Bertha Herum. Bertha Herum in her Essay “Two Queens of England” com- pared the lives, character and reigns of Victoria and Elizabeth. The motherless, secluded and poverty stricken childhood of 8 TRUE BLUE Elizabeth was a painful contrast to that of the dearly loved, tender- ly guarded Victoria Elizabeth imprisoned in the Tower, in con- stant fear of death, studied diligently her Latin and Greek, while Victoria under the protection of a fond mother was instructed in the tine arts, the continental languages, and all branches of study that would fit her for the throne of England. The beautiful happy wedded life of Victoria has ever been the admiration of the world. Elizabeth sacrificed domestic happiness to the interests of her people, realizing that her marriage would cause dissension between the Catholic and the Protestant elements of her country. Victoria was frank, open, gallant and fearless. The secret of her power lay in “thinking of her subjects first and herself afterwards.” Elizabeth was firm, resolute, bold and courageous. She wanted her own way but “always kept her finger on the pulse of the peo- ple, and when she felt that opposition was in store gracefully yield- ed her wishes to theirs. ” The reign of the one began in perplex- ities, of the other in a blaze of popularity. Elizabeth found a people poor, dispirited, rude and uneducated, an ambitious nobility and a government encumbered with debts. In spite of all these difficulties she made her reign one of the most famous in history. Victoria found a people developing their resources on an im- mense scale, improving their transportation facilities and winning new laurels in every science and art. “In Victoria the English people found a wiser, gentler, hap- pier, Elizabeth and the most constitutional monarch the English government has ever had.” Scott, the Masterspirit of Historical Romance By Leonore Crogan. Leonore Crogan showed that a study of the life and character of Scott gives a better insight and knowledge of his writings. As he was a weak, frail child his early life was spent in the country. The scenery and ballads of picturesque Scotland made a deep impression on the child’s mind. He was a great reader. This trait together with an excellent TRUE HI.UE 9 memory gave him a mind in lator years richly stored with military exploits, romances and medieval legends, so that when financial reverses caused him to write many novels in an exceedingly short time he had a well supplied store house from which to draw his materials. Scott began with poetry but was soon surpassed by Byron in this field of literary work and turned his attention to the novel. He introduced a new and distinct branch into literature called the Historical Romance. The main incidents of such a romance are historical and some of its characters are historical personages. Its object is to brighten our conceptions of the past by combining history with the imaginative and picturesque. To combine history with romance is very difficult but Scott has done so and produced a very pleasing effect. “Ivanhoe” his best novel describes English scenery and characters. '‘The Heart of Midlothian” wiiich is ranked first by some critics deals with family legends. “Old Mortality” is his best Scottish novel. His fame rests most securely on his Scottish novels in which he portrays that dry humor which is the most noticeable character- istic of the Scottish peasantry. He is excelled by no author in the ease and truth with which he describes not only the life and customs of his owrn time but also that of days long past and of countries far distant from his native land. No other author has described so well and so naturally the social life of all classes from the noble to the peasant. Greater poems and better novels than.his have been written, but when one considers the great number of his w7orks, the quality of those wTorks, and the vast range of his genius, wTho can be com- pared with Scott? Class Prophecy. By Chas. M. Lumley. Mr. Lumley called to his aid in discovering the future, Father 10 TRUK BI-UK Time, who it appears is at present out of employment as a chron- icler of time. Ilis trusty hour glass is superseded by clocks and watches and he was induced to appear in person and fortcll the? future of each member of the class as the roll was read. John Burnley, the illustrious class president is to be a noted bass singer. Victoria Buell is to become a physical director at Holyoke College. Chas. Wingcnder is to cease courting the Muses and acquire great wealth as a ranchman. The future of Gertrude Otis seemed somewhat veiled but is to be glorious. Olga Hanson is to become a noted singer. The story of the life of Jens P. Jen- son is to be told in a book entitled, From Hello Boy to President. Newton Inglis is to be a writer of books in which he is to devolope many scientific theories most of which are to be falacious. Emily Holmes will be a great traveller and will view many distant lands. Walter Bell is to represent the class in the pulpit and do great honor to himself and classmates. Ethel Lewis will become an ex- pert stenographer. Eva Greenfield will excell in the musical line and become a vocolist of renown. Bessie Bell will please the pub- lic in the career of dramatic reader. Nettie Johnson will be the artist of the class. Edward Oliver will be the journalist of the class and win renown. Miss Gertrude Ryan, because of her arguments and the power of persuasion, will become a lecturer. Miss Maude Dorgan will learn the healing art and become a physician. Miss Leonore Grogan will become a kindergartner whose success is as- sured. Clarence Johnson is to become a manufacturer of gum. Wendell Webster, because of excellence in debate-', will become the congressman of the class. Bertha Herum will rapidly rise in the profession of teaching. Nina Nye will grace the legal profession and win great fame. A happy domestic future awaits Esther Flynn. Hester Munson will become an educator and conduct a boarding school for girls. Henry Johnson is to be a prosperous busi- ness man and accumulate great wealth. Kitty Johnson will bean ex- pert accountant and lead a useful life. Jeannette Scott is toadornthe stage and be renowrned as an actress. Saidee Cole will be a writer and produce books of great merit. The Seer did not make known to the public what is in store for Charles Lumley but doubtless for one of such sterling qualities something good will be reserved. TRUK HLUK 11 I he Isthmian Canal Question. By WaT.TKR llKLL. In his oration on tlie “The Isthmian Canal,” Walter Bell brought out the thought that it is the duty of every government to aspire to become a power among Nations. Advantage must be taken of every opportunity to advance. He argues that a canal connecting the two great oceans is one of the means by which the United States may grow in power. Years igo the practicability of such a waterway was conceived, but only recently was the question of an Isthmian canal agitated. The vast commerce with the Orient, and our late war with Spain has made manifest the importance of a short route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Perhaps a canal would have been built long ago were it not for the fact that Great Britain has blocked every move in that direction. In spite of persistent efforts to the contrary, England has claimed, on account of the Claj'ton Bulwer Treaty, a right for joint control of any canal built across Panama. Continental Railroads, reaping rich harvests; have also used every possible means to prevent the building of a canal. However, since the United States has secured the Philippine Islands, it has become absolutely necessary that a canal through the Isthmus and under control of our government, be constructed. Recently a treaty has been made with Great Britain, whereby we get control of any such canal built. At present two routes are under consideration; one is through Nicaragua, and the other across the Isthmus of Panama. Both routes have their advantages, but taking all things into considera- tion the Panama route seems to be the best. The actual time of transit through a canal across Panama would be 21 hours shorter than any other. Railroads traverse the Isthmus, thus aiding in transporting men and supplies for construction. Being 134 miles shorter than the Nicaraguan route, the first cost as well as the ex- pense of maintenance would be considerably lessened. Panama has a good harbor on each ocean, while Nicaragua has none. In view of these facts it is hoped that our legislators will come to a wise and speedy consideration as to choice of routes, and make the necessary appropriations for completing a canal. 12 TRUE BLUE Developement of Languages By Clarence Johnson. In the beginning of the seventeenth century French was the language of diplomacy. It was the language that educated men of differing languages were most apt to be able to converse in. To- day the French is fast losing its prestage and English is the language that is superseding it. It is not so much the fitness of a language that gives it world wide acceptance as it is the vigor and energy of the people using it. Earlier in the history of the world it was the Latin tongue that found wide acceptance because the Romans were a conquering na- tion. It was the energy of the French that gave their language wide acceptance. In the coming centuries the contest of languages will be be- tween the English and Russians. The number of people speaking Russian is underestimated and the increase in the population of that country is not realized by Americans. The Siberian railroad has opened up a vast area and population is pouring in. The English language is fortunate in that it is a simple lan- guage gramatically. It has dropped the complications of construc- tion which young languages have. This makes it easy to acquire by word of mouth. This language is unfortunate in one thing and that is its spelling. Tnis is being gradually reformed. If it is to be reformed it will be the task of the Americans to do it for the English people are too conservative. Russian is still prim alive in its forms and grammar and will find it hard to reform since printing has been invented. Printing tends to crystallize a language in its present form. In making English the language of diplomacy the world over the Americans will have no small part. The Progress of the Languages. By Clarence E. Johnson. Clarence Johnson, in his essay, worked out the progress the English language had been making toward becoming a World lan- guage. He pointed out that Latin at one time was the language of diplomatic communication between civilized Nations. This was TRUE BLUE 13 because of the energy and vigor of the people who used it. They at one time controlled the civilized world, and when the Empire fell the language remained. Next in turn came the French lan- guage, which was so well adapted for polite communication. How- ever, the English language is fast supplanting the French. The spread of the English language, like that of the Latin, is due to the nature of the people who use it. The two languages which in the future are going to battle for supremacy are the Russian and the English. Both the English speaking people and those who speak Russian, are people of energy and rigor. English is better adapted for a World language than Russian. Every language in its infancy is complicated, and has many inflections and various forms. As a language growrs in age it becomes more simple and drops superficial endings. This was more true before the age of printing. It is almost impossible to lop off unnecessary forms now. Printing has practically crystali- zed languages in their present form. Russian is one of the most complicated of languages, very difficult to acquire, while English is easy of acquisition by word of mouth. English spelling is, how- ever, extremely confusing, and from the written page it is very difficult to learn. The hope of French becoming the World lan- guage was shattered when Clive seized India, and Wolf defeated Montcalm. At the present rate of increase in a short time civilized people speaking English and Russian will far outnumber those speaking any other language. It cannot be expected that the population of the United States will continue to increase so phenomenally, for its astonishing increase has been due to large immigration of peo- ple speaking a different language. This cannot continue. On the other hand the building of the Siberian railroad is open- ing an outlet for the overflow of population of Russia, and many from other lands are pouring into the newly opened territory. Doubtless the outpouring of Germans hitherto directed chiefly toward the United States will be directed towards South Africa. The English speaking people have divided into two branches, the British Empire and the United States. The latter branch is going to play a prominent part in spreading the English language over the world. It is our duty then to keep it pure and vigorous. 14 TRUE RLUE Class Statistics. By Olga Hanson. ■ Miss Olga Hanson presented the class statistics lest some- thing might escape the notice of those present at the exercises. The class is composed of 28 brilliant members, 18 girls and 10 boys. We have heard “The Stoics” mentioned as an ancient people. Like them the class of 1902 is ancient, being in the ag- gregate 512 years old. Although the girls feel no older than the boys yet they can count 385 years while the boys are comparative- ly young with 117 years. In making progress it is always well to have a high standing and the class of 1902 can boast of a higher altitude than any previous class graduated from the Hudson High school. The class rises to the dizzy height of 152 feet and as in most things the girls out reach the boys by 39 feet. Not only does this class tower above all others but it also has the greatest sta- bility and weight of any class. When once started on the road to success its momentum will surely overcome all resistance. The weight of the whole class is 3599 pounds. Again the girls lead with a weight of 2199 pounds avoirdupois against 1400 pounds on the boys side of the ledger. To show that the class is not out of proportion it can boast of covering 35 feet on the road to success. Of this the girls cover 21 feet while the boys spread themselves over only 14 feet. The class is quite cosmopolitan. Two girls are of Irish descent and though they are true Americans they still re- tain their Celtic wit and alertness inherited from their ancestors. Doubtless much of the enterprise of the class is duo to the large percentage of Viking blood coursing through the veins of one fourth of the class claiming Scandinavian descent. Three of these Scandinavians get their courage and valor from their Norwegian forefathers. Two inherit virtues from both Danish and Norwe- gian ancestors, one the commendable traits of pure Dani sh blood, while another traces his descent to the fair land of Sweden. One member of the class claimsPennslyvanian descentand all are proud of his persistent qualities. Four descend from the land of the Heather and Thistle. No one need be surprised to hear them break forth at any time and sing, Ye Scotts wha hae wi’ Wallace bled. Two members persist in humming “Die Wacht am Rhein.” Four are apt to sing “God save the King” instead of “My Country TRUE BLUE 15 ’tis of thee. ” The reason you will understand when you know that their ancestors came from the “tight little Island.” Two are “Canucks” who have wandered over the border and are true Americans. Six are “Yankees” true and simple. Eleven of the twenty-eight are graduates from the English course, ten have finished the General Science course and the re- maining seven completed the Modern Classical course. All have decided to attend schools of higher education. Some intend to grace the pulpit with their eloquence, others will sway audiences and juries with their oratory and arguments, some are going to construct vast engineering works and others charm refined aud- iences with their music. In fact the whole class promises that all shall be “leaders and masters in every walk of life.” The Influence of Poetry. By Nina Nye. The very earliest forms of literature were poetry. These con- sisted of songs or ballads, sung by a class of men called bards, who made it their chief occupation relating the lives and exciting adventures of their ancestors. They did not write these rhymes but composed them as they sang. Homer’s Illiad and Odessy are examples. The earliest forms among the Anglo Saxons had the spirit of war and religion. In fact poetry has been ever connected with religion, which affords occasion for the expression of all hu- man emotions. These early narrative poems and ballads were re- peated and sung to the accompaniment of musical instruments. Later, poetry was written, and it could then be more easily read and carefully studied. Deeper subjects were treated by Chaucer, Spencer, Shakespeare, Burns, on down to Tennyson. The works of these illustrious writers flow like a living stream, rendering the imaginative products, the richest and most varied of modern times. With Milton we may trace the flight of his daring genius, through the regions of death, chaos. We may follow him farther and bathe our wearied spirits in Elysium, or wander with the heavenly guests through the fragrant groves and bowers of para- dise, listening to the song of earliest birds, and the sound of lulling waters, or reposing with the most innocent and loveliest pair the earth has ever born upon its bosom, beneath the lowering 1G THUE BLUE branches of the tree of life. From Milton we rise with hope and gather confidence as we advance, in the belief that the most perfect mental discipline, and civilization are not antagonistic to poetry; but that it attains its highest development when under the most enlightened judgment. With the advance of civilization, however, there seems to be a proportional decline in the powers of the imagination and fancy. Consequently there is a decay in poetry. Nations, like individuals, only once in their history appear in the freshness of their youth, and in the bloom of beauty. Such a period having once passed further attempts are useless. Thus it is with prose. It may have the substance but it can never have the music and splendor, or the supernatural charm and rapture of poetry. It has been said that we are growing prosaical; that the influence of modern scien- tific discoveries, the growth of the trades and manufactures will kill the poetic spirit. Human nature, however, is the same as it always has been, surroundings alone are different. The human heart responds to the same notes and the same impulses. Poetry that charms now will ever inspire us. So long as the hearts exults with rapture, droops with sorrow, palpitates with hope, or is overwhelmed with despair, melts with love, rages with jealousy, glows with anger, is maddened with revenge; in short, is subject to the innumerable feelings wnich can find utterance only in the language of the bard; so long will there be material for poetry, and so long will it be ap- preciated by the human race. There will come a time when the picturings of the bard shall be made real, when man’s moral and intellectual nature shall be more fully developed, and when Christianity shall so influence the hearts and minds of men that the imagination will take hold of the people, and poetry become the original once more. What Women Have Done. By Eva Greenfield. What women have done was the subject of Miss Eva Green- field’s Essay. Nowdays there are confusing opinions regarding woman’s proper sphere. Miss Greenfield thinks we can obtain the best knowledge of woman’s ability by considering her influence TRUE BLUE 17 in the past, on the history of the world. All through the ages of history, woman has been prominent in public life. Aristotle placed Sappho in the same rank with Homer and Archilochus. The women of Rome were noted for their cul- ture and education. Cornelia, the daughter of Scipio Africanus wielded such influence over her sons that they became leaders in the Agrarian movement. It was she who referred to her sons as jewels. Perhaps no woman ever had exerted more powerover men than did Madame Roland over the Girondist during the terrible French Revolution. Queen Elizabeth secured peace with France and Scotland, and during her reign England prospered as never before. Literature flourished, and the brightest literary period in English History is the Elizabethan era. Victoria was another Queen who, by her patience, industry, tact and good judgment exerted an unbounded moral control over British policies. , Jennie Lind, who endowed the schools of Sweden with money earned by means of her songs; Florence Nightingale the sanitary reformer of the British army, and Clara Barton the organizer of the Red Cross society are household words throughout the civilized world. Perhaps the woman best known to the people of the pres- ent generation is Frances E. Willard. She was the organizer and leader of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Words fail to adequately express appreciation of Her life’s work. Her death is mourned in a million homes, and her name will ever remain among the brightest stars in the galaxy of the world’s illustrious workers in the cause of humanity. The Mormon Church. By Esther Flynn. This essay was an explanation of the origin of the Mormon church, and something of the life of Joseph Smith its founder. The founder was born in a village in the State of New York. His educational advantages were few, but he was naturally of a reli- gious temperament. This religious tendency was increased by religious excitement which prevailed in the vicinity of his home during his boyhood. 18 TRUE BLUE He was given to thinking and pondering over religious ques- tions, and while alone in a retired place he had a vision. An angel seemed to appear to him and told him how a people had left Jeru- salem, and under divine guidance constructed ships and crossed the ocean landing in South America. They increased in numbers and covered the continent, crossing the Isthmus of Panama, and spreading into North America. There were two kinds of these people,those who followed Divine commands and those who refused to do so. The former were the Mormons, the latter the American Indians. The former developed a brilliant civilization in Central America, remains of which can be seen to this day. This race, as the Isrealites of old, were blessed in their obedience and chast- ened for their iniquities. The Indians made war upon them and they became extinct years before Christ, the last of them disappearing in New York State. Before extinction, however, the history of the race was buried in the hillside. The place of concealment was discovered to Smith by an angel, and after fourteen hundred years the sacred writings were recovered. The Mormons accept the teachings of Christ, and consider the teachings of the book of Mormon as sup- plementary. Miss Flynn concluded her essay with “by their fruits ye shall know them,” and called attention to what they had accomplished in a material way in subduing the western desert. Spade Oration. By Maude Dorgan. The speaker of the graduating class presents the Juniors a spade and taught them its uses in school work. First, however, she modestly called their attention to the 1'act that the class of 1902, was most glorious that ever graduated from the Hudson High school, or any other High school, or ever wTould. She said: “On an occasion like this it is customary for the Seniors to give some wholesome advice to the Juniors. When dis- couraged at any time during your course, remember with what perseverance the class of Nineteen Hundred Two struggled on, and in the end you may be almost as successful in your undertak- TRUK P.T.UE 19 jngs as we have been in ours.” She advised them to hitch their wagon to a star. She called to their minds what a pleasing picture it would be to seethe Junior class trying to imitate the graduating class. They were reminded that by the sweat of their brow they must earn their daily bread. The spade' would be useful in digging through the algebraic hill of knowledge and in mining for thr ore of knowledge. The richest mines are deep in the earth and are only obtained by work. In conclusion “It is needless to explain the uses of this imple- ment in the different studies as we know that the Juniors will find it useful in every branch. The object in presenting it is that the class of Ninteen Two may be recalled by something material, aside from the example we have given. We sincerely hope that you may be as remarkably successful in all your undertakings as we have been in ours.” The spade was received by Phillip Fulton of the class of 1903. Fuels. By JensP. Jensen. At the rapid rate with which our forests are being destroyed the question of fuels is being constantly agitated. When our wood supplie is all gone a substitute energy producer must be found. Already physicists and chemists have made experiments and claim to have solved the problem. Some claim to be able to collect and store the energy of the winds, others are confident that the energy of the sun may be utilized while some assure us that the in- ternal heat of the earth is sufficient to supply all wants. Of course all this is theoretical and until practical results are obtained we must turn our thoughts to heat producers which we may still em- ploy with the greatest economy and utility. Goal produces about two and one-half times as much heat as wood per pound. Nearly everywhere it is being used, but we are already beginning to feel the effects of advancing prices. Then too,there is considerable fault found with coal because so much of it is being wasted in smoke. Again, almost daily one can read in the papers how our city governments are fighting the so-called smoke nuisance. Physicians claim that fresh air is an impossi- 20 TRUE BLUE bility in our great manufacturing cities where coal is being burned. Recent discoveries of oil fields seem now to make the outlook for a substitute of Coal and wood quite probable. By means of valves the supply of oil used may be regulated, and even shut off entirely in case of danger. The Southern Pacific railroad is using oil as fuel on its engines, and many Steamships also burn oil in place of coal. It is easily handled and less bulky than coal. Then, too, there is scarcely any waste. At present the only drawback to its free use is the expense of getting a supply on account of the re- moteness of the western oil fields. However, when pipe lines will lead it to our great cities we may soon see oil replacing coal in all of our manufacturing towns in the west. Class Song. By Saidee Cole. Air—Creole Bells. Old High school bell, we love it well, Around our heart it has cist a spell, When sun does shine each morn at nine, We still shall hail you. Air—Coon, Coon, Coon. Nineteen Two, a class of great renown; Nineteen Two, none found better in town; Nineteen Two, all deserve a crown. We want you— Air—Sambo. To take notice of our teachers, teachers, We can tell you their profession is as preachers, preachers, But the Seniors love them, oh! oh! so, so. Air—Baby Mine. Seniors true, yes—True Blue, We’ll be happy when we’re near our colors, For we’re Seniors true—all True Blue; Senoirs always will be true. TRUE BLUE Air —Forsaken. 21 Forsaken, Forsaken, Forsaken am I Like a stone in the causeway, my buried hopes lie, I go to the church yard my eyes fill with tears, And kneeling I weep there my love loved. Air—Cupid Might. Honey is honey so they say, So said a busy bee who passed our way. Honey is honey on a wintry day, While working and while in play. Our class is color blind, what will we do? Couldn’t tell green from white or True Blue, For all we know to the contrary. Air—How Can I Leave Thee. How can I leave thee, how can I from thee part, Thou only hast my heart, sister believe. Air—Mr. Volunteer. We’re only a part of the Hudson High, For this we hold it dear. We surely must be the only class, We’re dignified ’tis clear; No one’s mother’s heart will ache, Cause we have giv’n them cheer. Air—Strike up the Band. Strike up the band Here comes a Senior; Books off his hand, on good demeanor; and— Air—Tale of the Bumble Bee. Where ’er we roam, we will come back to thee. There’s kind spots in our hearts, And they’re only for thee. (Repeat.) Air—Strollers. Seniors we, oh, so blithe and free, We’re happy go lucky, We’re jolly and plucky, as you may see, A lively class, through the world we pass; We’re always contented, we’re always contented. 22 TRUE BLUE Air—Sunflower and Sun. We are the naughty—naughty two’s, Brave and true? We love to greet, to greet you, As we meet again. (Repeat.) Air—Good Bye Dolly Gray. Good by old High, we must leave you, Though it breaks our hearts to go, Something tells us we are needed, In the world to face life’s foe; We all know7 how you will miss us, But we can no longer stay, Goodbye to the good old High school. Air—Ain’t It a Shame. But Ain’t it a bore, a measly bore. That there weren’t others like us before, But don’t you be a little frightened, For we can yell as we always do For the real class of 1902. CLASS YELL. Zackity Zax, co-ax, co-ax, Zaekity Zax, co-ax, co-ax, Biff Rah Zoo, Biff Rah Zoo, Nineteen Hundred Naugnty-two. Instruction That Makes Character. By Nettie Johnson. A casual glance at the history of past ages shows that the education of the olden times pertained mainly to the develop- ment of the physical powers. We see, however, that education seeks from time to time a higher plane of activity that is in the in- tellectual sphere. The fairest monument of the intellectual de- velopment of the pagan world was the Alexandrian library,contain- ing 750,000 volumes, but the moral education of that time was al- TliUK m'K most entirely neglected. Tin great factor in moral education is Christianity. The school should continue the development begun in the kindergarten, and the studies that give most opportunity to this development, are literature and commercial geography. The lat- ter especially, which gives the child some idea of his present and possible future relation to the business world. The religious in- terest may bo awakened to some extent in the school even without direct instruction. American philosophers are doing a valuable service to educa- tion, by affirming that the content of a study is of vital impor- tance, and that one does not study for the mere sake of exorcising the mind. For this reason the studies should be made most prom- inent which will be of most practical use in after life. They insist on a close study of the real meaning of those principles which all good teaching has tried to regard at all times. Doctrines with such ends in view will be hailed with joy by all teachers, and the hope is that the use of them will be a powerful force in making more effec- tive and practical the education of the future. Historic Women. By Hestkk Munson. Every civilized nation owes much to its women. History clear- ly shows that the advancement of any nation is marked by the pro- gress of its women. This is shown in scriptural historyand in the history of every people. Women of (Greece and Home had much to do with the history of both nations. The virtues of Lucretia may be imitated in all ages. The name of Cleopatra has been linked with those of the most fascinating women of all ages. With her great genius, had she ex- erted it in other directions, she would probably have been one of the most noted women the world ever produced. It is interesting to trace the working of the mind of woman through the centuries. Before the dawn of Christianity the war- like and fierce instincts seemed to predominate. The mythical heroines of Greece and Rome were mostly cruel and relentless goddesses. After the birth of Christ the light of the world pene- TRUE BLUE 24 trated all dark places, and a more gentle and benevolent influence prevailed. With the uplifting force of Christianity came a culture and freedom, a purity of heart which bears no comparison with the ancients in their purest days. Among the wTomen of Europe may be mentioned Joan of Arc, a marvel among women, on wrhose fair name no word of scandal ever fell; Charlott Corday who willingly faced death to rid her country of a monster, and Florence Nightengale, whose memory the suffering soldier in the camps of war may well bless. In America, woman’s place is on the same plane with the heroes of our country. Mrs. Hale says, “The United States is the land of modern chivalry, wThere the moral qualities of women are most highly valued and her station in life most fully acknowl- edged. That the sympathy and devotion of our Colonial woman helped to make this land “the land of the free and the home of the brave” all acknowledge.” As artists, lecturers, reformers, and philanthropists women have been shining lights, and in each department there are many whose names will never die, and in the temple of fame the names of women will dim the luster of the sun. Joan of Arc. By Gertrude Ryan. Of all historic women Joan of Arc stands alone from the fact she gained renown by feats of arms. She was a military heroine. Joan of Arc, known as the Maid of Orleans, was born in the early part of the fifteenth century when France was at war with almost the whole world. French armies had encountered so many reverses that all which nowT seemed necessary was a formal recogni- tion of the estates and the English king could take possession of the French throne. The fifteen year old son of the insane French king had assumed the crown but was recognized by the Southern part of France only. At this critical period our heroine, Joan of Arc, appeared in order to save her country. She claimed to have had visions of St. Michael the patron saint of the French army and that he told her of the great mission before her. With much difficulty she obtained an interview with the king who listened to her pleading and grant- ed her requests. Commanding an army of six thousand troops she led her men to victory after victory until at last, the boy king was crowned at Rheins, Joan of Arc was the peoples idol but envious and jealous generals plotted to prevent any further triumphs. Finally she was captured by the British who tried and con- demned her for heresy. She was taken to the market place at Rouen and surrounded by eighty thousand troops they burned her at the stake. Thus passed away one of the most interesting characters of history. Poor, ignorant, without the support of friends, opposed by leading generals and all those in authority; handicapped by being a woman she saved her country and left an example of noble sacrifice that will be an inspiration to all future ages. American Commercial Progress. By Edward Oliver. England during the nineteenth century held the commercial supremacy of the world. Her fleets reached every port and her manufactured articles were used in every country. The closing years of the last century saw a change come over the situation. America upon whom England drew for her raw material, and Germany were fast forging to the front. Although England has made substantial gain during this time, America has made such enormous gains that our annual exports today are worth $600,000,000 more than the value of the goods we are buying of her. The greatness of our foreign trade in the future can scarcely be estimated for our resourses are practically inexhaustible. One of the most remarkable things is our commercial invasion of foreign countries along lines for the production of which they are noted. We send cotton goods to Manchester, cutlery to Shef- field and most remarkable of all potatoes to Ireland. We find American locomotives running on American rails in Europe, Asia and Africa. Bread is baked in the most remote countries from flour made in Minneapolis. More than half of the electric motors in the United Kingdom are propelled by American- TRUE BLUE 26 made motors. In 1890 practically no tin pinto was made in America. Today we control the markets of Wales, the former stronghold of the tin- plate industry. The greatest factor in determining supremacy in commerce is the coal supply. Here America has Ihe advantage for we have an area of 50,000 sq. miles while all of Europe has hut 11,000. We also have 200,000 sq. miles of lignite. Another thing favorable to our progress as compared with European countries is the absence of military duty. This combined with our splendid educational system gives us an advantage which will be no small factor in determining the contest for commercial supremacy. The Art of healing By Newton R. I noi.is. In recent years there has been a great falling away from old time reverence for the powers of the physician and advocates of new methods of treating diseases find numerous advocates no matter how extreme their theories are. A few years have seen the birth and rapid growth of the homeopathic school of medicine. Then comes osteopathy which is receiving wide attention and to many is the only method of treating bodily ills. Christian science and Doweyism have made rapid growth and are still rapidly gaining adherents. There are mud baths, hot- springs and knife cures and other cures to numerous to mention all with numerous adherents, What is the cause of all this? Does it lie in human credulity and a natural craving of the human mind after something new? Or have old methods proven to severe and are people convinced that nature is the true physician and all that is needed is to give nature a chance; that we have been filling our systems with in- jurious drugs instead of wisely letting natural forces affect the cures intended by the Creator. It is noticeable that more attention is being paid to the ques- tion of diet and pure foods. Whatever may be said for or against this modern tendency it certainly is a rebuke to older methods and it is to be hoped that it will result in a more rational and natural method of treating diseases. TRUE BLUE 27 Class history bv Henry Johnson. It was a bright day in September of the years of ’97 when our fatuous class of about thirty-live entered the High School. With hearts that wore quaking but with a bold front we marched in. Some of us came to school at about eight o’clock that morning while others did not come until nearly nine but all were on time. We have since proved that a good habit once formed will remain. Some of the more timid ones dropped into the first vacant seat while others spying a friend quickly took a seat near them. The first day we were completely bewildered but at the end of the week we were as bold and conceited as some of the Seniors if not more so. We now started to battle with Algebra and Grammar but after the first month had passed about fifteen prefering the quietness of the eighth grade left our ranks. Those who were left worked harder than ever at those studies which now seem easy to us but sad to relate, many of us failed to obtain passing marks in them at the end of the year, so we were kindly requested to take them again. While Freshmen we were never hazed by the upper class men as they saw it was best for themselves to let us alone. Our first year passed uneventfully with the exception of the use of the rod upon some of us by our professor. But we will let these harrow- details sink into oblivion. At the beginning of the second year we made good resolutions but the majority of us failed to keep them. It was now that our intiueuce began to be felt as is always the way with Sophomore’s. Literary societies were organized this year of which we became members. But in this field we took no prominent place partly on account of our modesty but mostly because we were not allowed to. This year we chose our class colors and elected our officers. The colors chosen were blue and gold and there was considerable debate before they were finally adopted. But they were soon destined to be changed to green and white, which to us seemed more appropriate It was now that the girls became conspicious for their oratory and there was nothing left for us boys to do but to bear it patiently and give them what llittle encouragement we could. Our repre- sentative took first honors in the district declamatory contest and 30 TRUE BLUE In the eighteenth and nineteenth century literature again flourished, when Dickens, Eliot, Thackery, Carlyle, Scott, McCauley and Tennyson were contemporaries. In Tennyson we have the best representative of the culture of the Victorian age, while in Scott we find the first great writer of modern historical fiction. In America, Hawthorne and Irving kept pace with English writers of their time. Our poets, Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant, Holmes and Emerson have contributed to the riches of English literature. In our present century with the accumulated treasures of the past in our public and private libraries, we have the richest funds of knowledge to draw from that ever people had. The evolution of the literature of the present has been the slow work of centuries. It has taken many writers to make our litera- ture what it is; but the ideas for which they strove were always, and are today the same. With the great advantage of their expe- rience before us, let us too strive, like Americans in literature, as in all else that is worth while, excel all others. Athletics for Girls. By Victoria Buell. Until recent years but little attention has been paid to the question of Athletics for girls. The view taken of this question by the ancient Greeks and Romans was different. While it was true that woman had no high social standing, but little as woman was esteemed, it was thought necessary to developeher physically. This twentieth century is an age of athletics. This was not true of the time of our grandparents. Women then prided themselves on the narrowness of waist and daintiness of appetite. The aver- age city girl is more like our grandmothers and gives little atten- tion to physical exercise. One of the best exercises recommended and one in which all classes can indulge, is walking. This exercise brings all of the muscles of the body into play, and the value of the long walks systematically taken cannot be overestimated. English women go in for athletics more than we do, and take pleasure in walking especially. They spend much more time out of doors than do the American or German girls. Among the out- door exercises which should appeal to girls are croquet, tennis and golf. The latter is especially commendable—Golf, better than anjT medicine, will make over the poor tired body. But we cannot al- ways be out of doors for the weather may not permit, therefore, a gymnasium should be accessible. Basketball is one of the more vigorous games played in the gymnasium. One cannot watch a game of basketball without observing the will power, nerve control and general self-government the observance of the rules of the game cultivate. There «are people who say that athletics make the girl immodest and awkward. But is this so? Did you ever notice a girl who is truly an amateur athlete and observe the ease with which she car- ries herself and the gracefulness she displays. Why is it that the country boy so often outstrips those who have had better advantages? Is it not because of neglect of those physical laws on the part of the city boy, that go to build up a strong vigorous mind. Let a gymnasium be erected in every community, that all may indulge in the benetitting exercise afforded by it. Pour years of athletics will doagirl more good than forty years of Greek, Latin or even geometry. Value of the Study of History. By Ethel Lewis. History is the records of social relations of mankind. A his- torical education is a motive power as well as a guide. It consists of a good general knoweldge of the past, together with the ability to aid in bettering the present, and to guide the future by the ex- periences of those who have lived in the past. The study of his- tory is of use both in private and public life, from the fact that it furnishes us men and governments that serve as models for us to imitate. Perhaps no other study in our schools is so important and influential and broadening. The student’s mind is strength- ened by contemplating the wide diversions of the laws and customs of peoples. The careful and thoughtful searching out of causes and effects develop the power of thinking more than mathematics can. To us Americans, especially, is the study of history very important. One of the great questions with which we have to contend at pres- ent is the manner in which we shall govern our recently acquired TRUE BLUE 32 possessions. Only the experiences of other nations can be a trust- worthy guide. We must study the relations between other coun- tries and their colonies before we can decide what is best. Much enjoyment also may be derived from the study of his- tory. A person who is ignorantonthe topics of the day, be it a new book, an invention or some act of congress, has not the attractive power of one who is conversant with them. Who can understand Shakespeare, or enjoy the Crisis or Hugh Wynne, unless he knows something about the historical connections? Macauley says that the student of history, like the tourist, is transported into a new realm of society. He sees new fashions and hears new modes of expression. In fact he is obtaining a bet- ter and more profitable and useful education than he could get in any other way. Take Time by the Forelock. By Wendell P. Webster. The first allegory known to Greek art is to take time by the forelock. It was a statute executed by Lysiphus and repre- sented a youth beautiful in stature and mien. His face glowed with beauty and intellect. His feet were armed with wings to indicate fleetness, and he stood upon a globe,poised upon the tip of his toes to indicate readiness for flight, his hair was long and flowing in front, but behind there was none, and when once he passed in his rapid flight it was impossible to seize him. “Man, says Mathews, is to a great extent the child of oppor- tunity.” What a man does on any occasion depends upon what he is, and what he is depends upon his past discipline. Carnegie says: “One great cause of failure of young men in business is the lack of concentration.” Success has come to every man because he concentrated his efforts in one line. Men may be busy but not advance if they are diffusive in their efforts. In these days of concentration it is necessary for a man to be- come a specialist in this line to overcome competition. Life itself is opportunity, and to live is to have opportunity. The man who gives himself to one idea is to accomplish something, and if he has TRUE BLUE 33 ability and common sense, his success will be great. Success de- pends to a great extent upon the man. Opportunities are always present. President’s Address. By John P. Burnley. It is with pleasure that we greet you who by your generosity and loyality have made this class affair possible, for without your willingness to support a public school system there could be no such occasion as this. Neither would I forget the school board. We owe that honorable body a debt of gratitude for their wisdom and efficiency. While we tnank you for our city schools, and the means to support them, we acknowledge our indebtedness to the board for their wise expenditure of funds, and for the able corps of instructors they have always provided us. Emerson says: “The chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do the best we can.” Our teachers have done that for us, and I am glad that they are present to hear the acknowledgement. It is their due. We owe them more for what they have done for us ip this way than we can put into words. They have not crammed us with mere facts, but have taught us to think for ourselves. They have not been our hands, feet and eyes, but have inspired us to feel and walk and see for ourselves. They have taken us through the arsenal,shown us the arms and drilled us in their use. They have not loaded us with stored up knowledge of ages. They have done something better. They have brought us to the citadel, shown us its environments, and taught us the way of attack and capture. The college and University arc still before us. After that the battle of life. Forward and still forward should be our purpose. No steps backward, is a good motto. Do you remember the drummer boy in Napoleon’s army? The troops were hard pressed. They wavered. For once the great general thought the day was lost. “Gamin” he said, “beat a re- treat.” “Sire” replied the boy, “I don’t know how, but I can beat a charge that would make the dead rise. I beat that charge at Lodi. I beat it again at Austerlitz, and I can beat it now if jTou command me.” “I command you” said the general, “beat that TRUE BLUE 34 charge Gamin, beat it for the honor of Prance and the glory of this day.” Away sped the boy, and the roll of that drum beating the charge of Lodi and of Austerlitz, inspired forty thousand weary Frenchmen and turned defeat into victory. We have started in the good fight for scholarship and success in life. Never in this war shall we beata retreat. No steps back- ward. Books and facts are good things to know, but knowing how to do things is better, and both are best when joined to a strong, healthy body. Your arrows may have points like needles and be well feathered, but you cannot shoot them if the bow7 be weak or broken. Good bodies, therefore as well as good brains, big lungs, plenty of rich red blood, and strong sinews are the off-stores of knowledge. This double culture is our aim. A cultivated mind and a cul- tivated physique is our goal. Thus started in the race, if we fail it will be because we fail to practice what we have been taught. We ought to be heard from. There are enough of us to make a noise in the world. We are the largest class ever graduated from the Hudson High school. We can spread ourselves farther, occupy more space in the world than if our numbers were smaller. We will go on studying and learning and doing. We will pur- sue our different callings. Our purpose shall be to give a good ac- count of ourselves, reflecting nothing but honor upon our teachers and friends, and upon the dear old school to which we bid this day a long farewell. Graduates. Bessie Alice Bell, Walter Morti more Bell, John Philip Burnley, Victoria Ethel Buell, Saidee Pearl Cole, Leonore Sarah Grogan, Maude Cecilia Dorgan, Esther Jane Flynn, Eva Stella Greenfield, Bertha Edith Herum. Olga Ohristofa E. Hanson, Emily Evelyn Hoimes, New. on Bobert Inglis Kiltie May Johnson. Osla Anotto Johnson, .Jens Peter Jenson, Henry Reginald Johnson, Clarence Edwin Johnson, Ethel Bird Lewis, Charles Miller Lumlev, Hester Elizabeth Munson, Carrie Nina Nye, Edward James Oliver, Gertrude Irene Otis, Gertrude Agatha Ryan, Jeannette Marie Scott, Wendell Phillips Webster, Charles Henry Wingender. TRUE BLUE 35 TRUE BLUE Published monthly during the school year by the TuuK Blub Publishinu Co. of the Hudson High School. Entered at the postofhce at Hudson. Wis., as second class mail matter. Subscription price 50c per year, or 10c per single copy. Editorial. The school year for ’01 and ’02 is over! Vacation has come, and now those who were Seniors and who managed the school du- ring the past nine months are now alumni. They have given their orations, received their diplomas and flown. What will become of the mV Some, we hope all, will go on farther in school and gain more knowledge. Some may have to take up manual laboror busi- ness. But whatever they do and wherever they go may they have high noble ideas and live up to them. May they do their best ever y moment, and in the end be successful in the broadest sense of the word. The class prophet foretold a brilliant career for such Se- niors and we hope and pray he may not be disappointed. This is the largest class that has ever graduated from the Hud- son high school, but unless the ’( 3 class loses tive of its members, it will stand ahead in numbers. We expect the corning class to do its best next year, setting the under class a good example,and next June have even more flattoringthings said of them than were heard of this class. That will be a difficult thing to accomplish, but it can be done. Hope on .you coming Seniors! The school has done good work the past term, and has gained so in numbers that it has been necessary to put in many new seats. A great deal of credit is due Mr. Mclver for his faithful work in our school the two years he has been with us. He has greatly im- proved the school in many ways, and we all hope to be able to wel- come him back next fall. During this vacation the students will come and go, resting and having jolly times, preparing for good work next year. But everything will be different then. The Senoirs of last year will be alumni, and new Seniors will consider themselves the head of the scho 1 in general. Each class will mow up to till the vacant place and make room for a new class of innocent freshmen. The Sopho- mores, poor misguided beings, will actually look down upon these new ones who will be going through the same agonies of terror and 36 TRUE BLUE uncertainty that they did only a few months before, and will laugh in a superior way when these poor blundering innocents do identi- cally the same things they did. These wise Sophs think it a huge joke if an older sister brings the trembling Freshie in on Monday morning, or if one sheds a few tears when the teacher addresses him, while a year before they would have given worlds if only a sister—or several of them—would only have come to protect them, and could never have held back that ocean of briny tears, if the teacher had happened to speak to them in a too direct manner. Yet they forget, the Juniors forgot before they did, and the Seniors and Alumni forgot before even the Junior’s time. Good bye old school year! 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Write for detailed illustrations of the policy best suited to your particu- lar requirements. W. H- Carpenter, General Agent. Hudson, Wis. Attention Students S. E. Johnson Co. THE LEADING PHOTOGRAPHERS High Grade work in line of art at low prices. Reduced prices for students graduation PHOTOS G. J. CROSBY REPAIRS SEWING MACHINES, GUNS, AND MUSICAL IN- STRUMENTS. BICYCLE REPAIRING A SPECIALTY J. W. JOHNSON NEW MEAT MARKET Telephone 5, On Locust street next to Thelander’s Grocery To The Public! Wo liavo opened a Confectionery Store in this city. We will carry a complete line of Tobacco and Cigars, Candies and Nuts, Fruits, all kinds, Soda Fountain and Temperance Drinks. T. A. MALUM One Door North of Singer Irving’s. HUDSON, WISCONSIN. Hughes' Livery LOWEST PRICES AND BEST TURNOUTS FOR ALL The only first-class Livery in the City if t See Kelly before you order your. The BOWLING ALLEYS E. 0. BOWSHEIL Prop. Locust st Hudson, Wis. riAPLE WOOD SANGSLAND BROS. A A A Flour, Feed. Sail, Haled Hay and St raw, also all kinds of Stork Foods and and Horse Mod irinos. Second Street, HUDSON, WIS. $5.50 a cord SAME OLD PRICE COAL $7-75 per ton ■S’ ERNIE KELLY J. H. WIN6ENDER DENTIST DANIA HALL BLOCK HUDSON. WIS. Peruna still 65c E. E. Gatchell’s Corner Druse Store. Larger and Better Than Ever Our Sprm and Summer Line of Clothing and Furnishing Goods M. Goldberg Co., U. S. CLOTHING HOUSE DRY GOODS SHOES A Useful Souvenir Given with Every Pair of SCHOOL SHOES Birkmose, Wiberg Co„ —THE LEADERS— GROCERIES CROCKERY Photographs Of all sizes and styles at PRICES lower than the lowest. Come in and see our work and get prices on Groups and ('lasses. Patron- ize Home Industry. BLANCHARD, The Leading Photographer. All work guaranteed. Buy Your Furniture of E. B. H e r i tage, DEALER IN Furniture and Undertaking... At W. II. Townsend's old stand on corner north of First National Hank, Base Ball Goods FINE FISHING TACKLE, GOOD CUTLERY. A A OLIVER BROS., Hardware Dealers. For fine Confectionery, Fruits and Cigars everybody goes to Robert Friend’s “Palace of Sweets” We carry the largest variety of fancy packages in tin city. itmni .e our Lunch Re Chas. Benz, Artistic Tailor UP TO DATE STYLES. Cleaning and Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done. E. A. CROSBY IS STILL IN THE PLUMBING BUSINESS. CALL FOB PRICES. HUDSON. WIS. jjobn Christoph, ®nly jfirstsClass barber Shop in the City. Opposite Cbapin fcall twuse. JAS. JOHNSON WOOD WORKING St. Croix County Abstract Co. as Complete Abstracts of Title to all St. Croix County Real Estate W. E. WEBSTER, Mgr. Sell you a Farm or a Home, Make you a Loan, or Lend Your Money. J. E. PALMER. shoea-.aker geo- r- HOSFORD FIRST-CLASS WORK AT LOWEST PRICES J. BEVIER Telc|ih PAINTER PAPER HANGER BILL POSTER DISTRIBUTOR HUDSON. WIS. GRAIN, FLOUR, FEED, BALED HAY. LIME, SALT PORTLAND AND LOUISVILLE CEMENT. COAL. ETC. TRIAL SUBSCRIPTION FOR THREE MONTHS OF THE ST, CROIX OBSERVER FOR 25 CENTS. H. L. NORTH, pres. S. P. DE LONG, VICE-PRES. F. J. CARR, CASHIER. BANK OF HUDSON HUDSON. WISCONSIN. SING ELMAN JERRARD ===== HUDSON’S BEST GROCERY AND BAKERY Fruits, Vegetables and other Seasonable goods You know where we’re at. Central Meat Market, F. H. ZARSKE, Prop., Telephone 8, Hudson, Wis. A. J. KINNEY Attorney - at- Law HUDSON, WIS. FARHS CY BARGAINS Improved Farms in St. Croix County Timber Land in Barron and Polk Counties St. Croix Farm Land Co. HUDSON, WIS. WHEN IN NEED OF Stylish and up to date SHOES at low prices; also Repairing neatly and promptly done, go to SAMSON, The Shoe Mar., = Parker PERFECTION IN FOUNTAIN PENS ANTI-BREAK CAP WARRANTED NOT TO BREAK LUCKY-CURVE FEED GIVES A PERFECT FLOW SPRING LOCK Instead of awkward old- fashioned Screw Thread and Leaky Joint. DO YOU USE A PARKER PEN • MifC feb ' mm E. A. HARDING Ski.ls Evekvthing USKIJ IX SCHOOL ROOM. 1 si.50 will Rive you the Hudson Star-Times J. W. BOHRER, SUCCESSOR TO G. W. SLATER FURNITURE, MIRRORS, CARPETS, PILLOWS. ETC., ETC. FOR TWELVE MONTHS | PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY. Monarch Brand Canned Goods We have put in a full line of these popular canned goods which are strictly High-Grade in every respect and fully war- ranted. If not exactly as represented, your money will be re- funded. We invite you to try these goods, feeling confident they will pleaseandthat you will become a steady user of them. NYGARD LUNDfiOLM. Get Your Clothes Steam Cleaned LAUNDRY X WORK X SATISFACTORY We please our customers because we try not only to {jive them the Best work,—OUR methods are also ‘easy on the linen. ENTERPRISE X STEAM X LAUNDRY Our Baths are Perfection SINGP.K IRVINS : i The New Store 1 HUDSON, WIS. Complete .Stock or Shoes and Rubbers For Boys, Girls, Men and Women. Every Pair Guaranteed. EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. w. . J. JOHNSON Rigs of all kinds furnished promptly Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable Hack to and from all trains day and night. HUDSON, WISCONSIN. GLASS GLASS WE carry the largest retail stock of glass in the stale. All sizes from 7x9 inches to 4x5 feet. Crystalline and Cathedral glass in any color, cut to size. We set large lights without charge when the old’ sash is brought to U3 cleared of old outtv. LUMBER. Our prices on all kinds of lumber are just as low as if we had numer- ous local competitors. CALL AND SEE OUR FINE FRONT DOORS, Wis, Lumber 81 Bldg, Co,, H. J. ANDERSON, Manager. A • I. E. .IONE8, HUDSON, AVIS. N KAY’S nKAbER STATION 10 R DtC.tl.KK Waf.t. }’apkh. Room Mot'i.nu«os. Wi xnovv Suaj� ks, Chochuh v.G (.ashwarf; Touacco� . Cioahs. CoXfkctioxs.