Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1913 volume:

5 .1 .K ,W 15,125- Q-5. an THE CO ME T NINETEEN HU NDRED AND THIRTEEN fear Enuk of the Zfaigb brboul Yue oe 7 Hs 4' Q CXO BSW TQ IO Q7 ,A T1 o i' PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE STUDENTS OF THE HI GH SCHOOL KEOKUK,IOWA JUNE NINETEEN HUNDRED 89' THIRTEEN WILLIAM ALDRICH SUPERINTENDENT OF scHoo1.s To ROBER T L. RILID We have fed from your knowledge store We hafve known the depths of your heart You have guided our ways, through bright school days At the portals of life we part. Together four years weave shared, Of pleasure and joy and toil, Our hearts through time, have brat True blue and ever loyal. with thine You have guided us safely through, Alt the door of life we stand. For reinembranee sake, this efort A tribute of heart and hand. I En Ublh IK. lh. 53. A thuusamh hagn hemp mvltvh intu night, A thuwaauh nightu haue ininrh thv rum' rsh mnrn. A thnuaunh fevt hams n'vr thg pathumgn trnh, A thnuuuuh hnpru hams in thg hnllu hem hum. A thuuuanh fleeting nnirva hunt thnu hrarh, A thnuaanh lngnl hvarta hauv hvat with thnx whvre sahall mv wer tinh in lit'r'u lung hug Surh rngal hnnh nt' pvrfert rnmatanrg. :..,,.-:J 215. ',::f- - Viz? Zmxgwf. .,,. , 'wif' MTWR A FACULTY 1 7' O MB NT Z, 'V-I -gg wwug W 9 IWW lv + ' J M1 MTH ll lun ff 2 'lim-my 4 AM mf v i.-fsillllliiliiilllllll N ' UIHI N I I I L AE .Y4SI531 .m... Aj ' ' ' BOOK 1 -.- 1- -. Tim Cmmiaxi 5 DR. R. L. REID, Principal JESSIE H. WILSON HA1uuE'r SOLOMON History Mathematics 6 Tu E COMM I-:NT MARIE KIEDAISCH MARY G, GAMPERT English German S. MARION BECRER ORA BELLE COLE Science HISLUYY Tlllc CUMMIQN1' 7 CARRIE HANSON , English Latin FLORENCE' BACRUS JAMES P CONE GLENELLA CARROLL Science Domestic Science S 'IQIIIE Cmmllcwlt A THU G Ll, 5 R .Il CARI. C. RODGERS Ommercla Manual Training PHILIP C. HAYDIEN Music 49 'IR C OMME N T 5 N I SENIORS h uiiuirg i ' L.x: V A 9M 851 WH .. Mui lim!-QA I V 5 f ' mmumm, ,GE .Y42liS1 f A T . xv f BOOK II .,.. V Q.. Q., THE COMMENT 9 CLASS O WILHELM HEINE-MAN, Pres. GLADYS ENGLEHART, Vice-Pres. DOROTHY KNIGHT, Class Prophet LONALD MCGRATH, Class Will F 1913 CHARLES HONCE, Sec'y AUGUST PECHSTEIN, Treas. CARETA VOLLERS, Class History HUGH CORY, Class Orator HAZEL ACKLEY, Class Poet CHARLES HONCE and DELBERT CHUTE, Class Song IRVING ACKERSON MABEL ANDRESSEN MILDRED ANSCHUTZ EDNA BENNETT MINA BONHAM VERNON BROWN JOSEPHINE BUSS VERA BURGER JESSE DEVERO BIRGE ELDER MILDRED ERHART ISABEL FANNING DANIEL HARRINGTON ZELLA HARRISON HELEN IMMEGART OLLIE JOHNSON HELEN KOLLMEYER JOSEPHINE KOLLMEYER BEULAH LARSEN MAUD LILLY ANTOINETTE LE FAIVRE MABEL MEISTER MERRILL MAJORS GLEN NOELKE GUY NELSON LEANORE PATTERSON MILDRED POWERS BENJAMIN PELZ RUDOLPH RINGSTROM CARL SITTLER MILDRED STRIMBACK GEORGIE SCHELL VERNA SCHOUTEN MARTHA TRACY ALBERTA TRACY LESLIE VAUGHN EDITH WAI-IRER BESSIE WRIGHT JANIE MILLS ELSIE MATTERN Cmm OF 1913 SS CLA THE Tllli CONIMICNT VVILlllil.M II IZINICMAN, HIM President of the class, president of the Boys' Athletic Association and Board of fontrol, and manager of the football tezun of 'l2. Au athlete of note 'listinguishefl lay his solrerness and his liouipadour. A stranger at class parties. lf sileuee is virtue. then l aiu it saint. GLADYS ICNIHCLIIART. Gl.AlDl Vice-president of the class and keep- er of the Keohi records. llesides heiug an excellent student, she has proven her ahility as a dehater. A constant hurner of the midnight oil. Study is my only joy. lt's as good as any lxoy. Morning. evening, midnight. noon, l study late, I study St,-LJILM CHARLES HONFIC, K IIlf'K This versatile young man eontrilnutes to almost every school activity. liditor of the fonuuent, secretary of the class. the Boys' Athletic Association, and the lioarrl of Vontrol, and leader of the lioys' tllee Cluh. He has the :ihility of the class, heing a writer of prose and poetry, n cartoonist of fame and a singer of promise. l7evise, wit, write, iieug for l :uu for whole volumes in foliosf' Al'iil'ST I2lil'IlS'l'lilN. KEYS Treasurer of the class, vice-president of the lioy's Athletic Association and manager of the Vmument. Past master in the art of argument without logic, thc.-ugh he sleeps most of the tinie. As treasurer he says, Ulioldl Goldf Gold! Gold! Bright :md yellow, hard and cold. JUSICPHINIE HVSS, JO Die llrasident of die lleutsche C'lulv. also president of the Girls' Athletic Association, A lively mcinhcr of the class, her heart heats faster at the name of Joe. 'Wiigglel fiigglel lliggle llow l love to giggle. 11 ft X x.. f WITH ALL ' Hscnn Y . K Z YE X PRESIOEN 7 . cmnv MIDNIGHT mL N 5 4 , 1 I , 'i- I g A 1'- -' 1 W 45 Mini-...im WHY GLADVS DS So SMAQ XJAI .55 - XRED rx 6 A GETIHNG , CO PY 1 2 G ,, YE EDITOR .ff '1.7? : WHEN GUS GOES OUT AMONG THEM vnss xol:N1' ar 'r'nE X oenmnm cnun wg A MICE Tina COMMIQNT I4I2l'I,AII LARSICN, IlIil'L Mr. tiill's hook-kecixing shark. A staunch UIIIIOICICI' of VVoman's Rights, and thc lzatentee 1-I a fam-uns gigle which she makes use ot' on all oecaf sions. The Senior parties I avoid, Ilccatise Aslcey says l must. DANIICI, IIARRINGTUN. DAN tlalrtain of our classy hase hall team, and champion tirst hascnian of the state. VVe take it that his lmashfnlness for perhaps Imnisej kept him from all our class parties. Stately and tall and fnll uf dignity, MARTHA TRACY, 'tMARTII A meniher of the fommeitt staff, and a singer of note, Winsome. graceful, and 11 charming cc:-mlranion and class- mate. We have learned that she has more than a passing interest in Penn lfullege. A famous author of love stor- ies, gems prulvahly frmn het own ox- llerience. My notes do put the larlqs tu shame, II L'tiII CORY, tllI,IiS Uni' distinguished U1':ttu1' and dehater The host of many class parties and the victim of the steam roller on the foot hall tield. IIe has a ilistiiigiiislwil mien and a graceful carriage? God made him and therefore let him lass fur man. VARITA VtlI,Ll2RS The writer of the class chronicle. A diligent student and an agreealrle class mate. What will the teachers do withs out C'a1'ita's ever ready answers? Her voice is ever gentle, soft and sweet, An excellent thing in wumanf' n 'iff W VOTES t, FOR M5 w.. 'Z' sy 7 I I 4 ssutnu 1 J,-F 'in' X Z 4 flsurma- QGETTE. ' 5 vm f J H I - 7.-11... mu G BALL ',g,':,j-,- mm . AN flll 0 f .X a af, , N' BASE 2 flax i L, X! A ,gil MARTHA How I LOVE T0 T0 R WIA, N ' 'Fil QRITR 0 00237 all MER HEAR! BEATS Glance NEN Hua:-4 is 3' il! ,fi .., A .Q . ,' 0 1 EM. nsrcn I-3 W 5 ' 3 mnnnwn Tina COMMLLNT MILIJRICD VOVVICRS A second Blelha, Famous tor her ren- :ltring ot' liveryhocly's Two-Step, and an exponent of the latest styles in hair-dressing, lie to her virtues very kind. Be to her faults a little lJlt11ll.ll VICRNUN HR! VVVN, tiRANl7I'A Vernon is distinctly in his element when he is mixed np with gases. wires, vapors, and electrical apparatus. Ile has a deep religious nature and a pro' found mind, further attested hy an ex- ceedingly wise and knowing look. Science lives only in quiet places and with otlzl people. IDUNALIJ MetQRA'l'll, Ill RIC Manager of the ill-fated Tri-State Meet. An athlete of note and a writer of the class will. Ile is lieoknk Iligh St'hool's champion fusser and has all eyes for the ladies. VVhat is this dull class to me? tharlotte is not in it. lilJlTlI VVAIIRICR, IlIilClJlili The Montrose addition to our class, and one of the memhers of the Tri' angle t'lulv. She has many womauly graces and has heen a deliglttful com- rade of our last two years of school life. ller favorite expression is Hy tieorgefl Whose little girl arc you? tZI.Ll1C,ltJllNSUN quiet industrious g l whose c nc mm 1 icnee is go 1 en She 118 en in it ut is s0 is ki it ut s ind i e 111 S J ll N I t 1 ll'-1 1 t ffffd' 7 A A ' 5 'A 5 ir. ' 5 li-f ff ma ' 's S'l '- ll' . .' f lz: 9 lfc a diligent student and a pleas: t classmate. mx .AA I -Q A 1, ,- ft, a heart gt- -'ml, A l 'z' as found 1 f'e , As ' the whol world tht u C: lit tiutl. 'I ha heart thr u lzqt 'n hee. .ff'Q:.5i CH J. 5951225 1 13 X: l. 5 ' f 4 MILURED IS A SINGIR dl NOTE ilfx 1 f' qw C53 NCQ .oss A? , Q 'Y I' E -.'-55 S- -BROWN '- iff tl-IEMIST RY'-. 4 Ann '11 - 0 Ca yi 'fx Xe' 921251. rf: Q ,ax McDuff W! P KID THE FUSSJN . L f' ex, o o I 9 'ff- 4: ' 4... urn-K :mms cms: occu- PArroN wuz-N ozone: is ou rue Jon. N -, A rurunze ,jeff ? .wa on 32 1' 0u.uE , H! . 5555 Tuie COMMENT IPORUTHY liNl1lllTS, lJU'l ' She has the futures of the class in her keeping. She is a brilliant scholar, but is not averse to pleasure, especially when it comes to the Grizzly Bear. Like a clianmncl she is small in size but great in value. This little girl is as light as a feather, Wltieli is very convenient in muddy weather. M AL' D IC Ll LLIQY Maude is the class saint, noted for her inclustriousness. She has an ami- able disposition and is a valuable mem- ber of the class. She was as good as she was fair, NoneAnonc on earth above her. As pure in thought as angels are, To know hcr was to love her. lJliI,llliRT l'lll'TlC, RENT An abbreviated member of the class, small in stature hut great in mind and ability. A great tiekler of the ivories and a future Beethoven. VVe draw this last conclusion from the hit of the year, his music for the class song. A great admirer of llelen. I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men. M ILIJREIJ ANSt'lll'TZ This young lady is a favorite among the girls because of her amiable dis- position, Her smiles never leave her and her sunny attitude toward life makes us all better for her company. A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet consciousness. VERNA SFHOUTIEN, Vl'2RN VVe all envy this young lacly's sun- ny smiles, She has gained fame be- cause of her occupation as the lunch counter of the Senior wardrobe, anrl she has also been used by M. B. as a reference lilirary. We have heard tha' her favorite expression is By gosh. A laughing face licspeaketh a sunny heartfl 4. r N H xr ll NR' .. M I ,....... Do f is Avsmr rruoious iss ldllft' fl F f.- J WWI rl ll: Xu: .f,l,!, ml? lllfl MAUD IS' A VERY VIRYUOUS YOUNG- LADY we if f ufal O MURDERING Tue- mir Q QUEEN - ' WW? cuu e VERNA AS A TIIIC CoM1n1aN'1' ANTUIN Ii'l'Tli LICIVAIVRIC Antoinette has gained renown as I1 mlehater. It is harrl to say which she likes hest, sehool or Camp Fire, but it has been said that she wonlsl make a good missionary. A noble type of good, Heroic won1:ml1ooil. MINA ISHNIIAM This young lacly is the elass fashion hook, who believes that every school day is :L party. She is interested in Artfzl, also in Lenifonsl. VVi!h all her false ffanltsl he loves her still. ,I IQSSIQ IJICYICR1 1, fl HSS This is onr iloughty athlete of xvhoni we are very pronil. lle was captain of this year's foothall and haskel hall teams. Shall we also say that he is fle- vutetl to one of our Senior girls and says, I do just as Bess wants? VVhat care l what the worlcl may say ,Inst so 1 have Bess. MILDRICIJ STRIMISAFK VVe have heard Milrlreil say that she would rather live in llaniillon than in Keoknk. Her chief interests in li. H. S. were in history, although it is whis- pered some of them were transfered to :L certain young inan after the masquer- acle party. Speech is the golden harvest that fol' loweth the flowering of thought. Z ICLLA HARRISON This young laily is clistinguishetl for her hlnshes. She is incleetl very hashful, hnt her clesire for knowledge holds us all in awe. Her eyes are pools of nnfathomed rlepthsf' 15 z I Illlll ANTONI TY wnu LU M AK! A sooiiounv 0 U' Y EWARE NOSE EVE! im :am l NW EET? BA LL Hana 1 12 liildlswdq wow MILURED LOOKS nowrv on common W ' uma fin-1'-x 4 5 f97fn ' 341' . , x ZELLA HAS PLENTY CLASS SPIE!! ' ' iz: til, if Mi W fi A all lfiabl A N .. I . lil fb, ' .f,'x U nmlllx il lxltx .....,. up WW 2 L rut , Lil '4 Y I W 4 o'T,' l ' Q QI, it' if 1 OF G4 Tina Ccmxlicm' LICIJNHRA l'A'l'TICRStlN l.eunorzi's interests :lo not lie in high selwol, lint with it tins who tloes not lseloug to us She has lmeecnue un ex- cellent seznustress during her Senior ytztr. ller great question :tt the pres- ent tzuae is To well or not tn wed. GLENN NUlCl.lilC, I4l'NNY llnuuy is :1 notetl lzirlies' untu. Ile loverl his teztehers :intl his stuslies so well that he has been heztrrl to say, Five years in high school ure hetter tl':xn four. The sweetest liours that CYCI' I spent, Xtlre spent zruoug the lzisses. tl, ,IANIC M Il.l.S, -IANI li As presitlent of the fiiggle illnlr OI Mills. Larsen. :intl lirown. she has surv- e'l her term well. -lZlllQ.S interests ii. the masculine sex have l'Cll1ZllllI'3Ll a niys- tery throughout her four years of high selmol life. Vt'e eau only szly, Uh you eyebrows. Are they 1'C2ll or nut? VARI, SI'l I'l.liR. Sl.lili1'Y-lCYl'l clilfl is rather shy in the prese1u'e of the fairer sex. hut we will euusole him hy saying thztt he has plenty of time to lenrn. lle still renmins our unknown poet frmn whom we expert to hem' things lzxter en. UA soher youth with solver phiz, lle ents his heuus zintl ininmls his hizf' Al,l4liR'l'A TRAVY This young lafly is an :uint to others ohler than herself. Does she look it? ller interest in a certain Senior youth is growing stronger every clzxy, and just heeziuse she liked what she saw and heltl on to it from the tirst. lt's the little M., , sl LDST HER ' AN OUT OF gown l ' ' FSLLOW .,,, X ,lu l .X K ANOHS Q I unnrro ll I 7 NIO ? KG ' . .X e -Q NIE MORNING- l AFTERTNENIGNTIE -' I J- Wfifun 1, 5 A iv? ' 4 - 'uve JANE A oorrr cunt Q59 Il' .,!' Q uno , ' 13:1 I - V CN , Q GENERAL ASPECYOF SITNEI xm 4' r things that count. fl v X lle's tzill. she's sniztll. Tl':1t's the long and short of it all. pb L 2 , f 5- 4 021.1 uname aw mvmvc Glo Tue COMMENT 17 ,I t JS Iil'l l I N li K1 JLLMICYER, DUDE Mathematics and 'Qlakel' are her chief interests in life. She has achieved fame by her poems, stories and de- bates, mere play erowded in between instructing classes in Geometry and German and entertaining her many boy triends. She owns a fatal gift of eyes IEIJNA liliNNliTT This young lady has been with us since September, and because of her pleasing personality she has become a great favorite in class affairs. She is al- so a violinist of note. Still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all she knew. IRYING AKICRSUN, Ali A nser of C'hute's lilongatum, whose tastes run to football and Alberta. Ile is chiefly remembered by one great run during a football game by which he not only made a touchdown, but succeeded in laying up half of the opposing team. He believes in partnerships, H ICLIEN IM MICK SART This young lady was always a favor- ite among the teachers, both in high school aml Sunday School. From this you will infer that she is a very model character indeed, though she has been known to say. A man! A man! M' kin dom for a manll' 3 S hlzURf.lA Sl'lll'Il.L, GliURlil-1 Georgia is our own li. II. S. cook, She won her fame at the banquet last june and we have kept her at it ever since. We have also heard that she has proven herself an excellent soldier boy, ready to die for Uncle Sam at any time. Man may live Without friends, lle may live without books lint where is the man VVho can live without cooks, i , up f,:4' 1-., Josfivvumg .-4' cunmvnorl 'fl I i:csAvan 'K . . ' Q- ' .i 9 . qfM.7Wi':H!l' ' ,.ZQ5::-yr Fiaillfff 'lv, l' ,P . an I 7 gi ' I f 1 A -'Q f ir, A it , ' 47 I X lf, ad Rt.. f v' . oiiatii 1 ' x vi I Q ' f w ff. . rye Y rf f f ZIL4.. MIN UKNNEYTWIS F! VALIJFUI-E WIPNWBER Of 'ml more SQMUUI. UICNFP TRA . 2 ol o Ei I V Acu ' f was A i '1-, , worn , '95, 'COT ' ' mann AA' 2 . 1 I I 1 ' HELEN ' ,flgff A IMMEGART is A LEADER 'ZY - in cmis , 5 V Anctfms 134-f . 4379, LCG' J vii ll wg, L nguoi: Mnuo SCNELL ADAMS A FUTURE 'hmm 18 Tnlc Coixmncwr ll ICLICN KUl,l.MliYliR, l'lititiY l'cggy's occupation in li. ll. S. has heen the writing of love epistles to our ahhreviated member. VVe also have heard tha tshe is a noted cake hakei, a very desirahle quality, and une that we think she will soon have use for. llc lilies cake. Man may live without luve VVhat is passion hnt pining? lint where is the man VVho will live without dining? BICXVIAMIN PIELZ, BEN lien is a very ardent admirer of our actress classmate. As a secondary mat ter he is also president of the Orches- tra and a valnahle member of the lloys' filee t'lnh. llis violin playing has been known to move an audience to tears. llis eternal smile his emptiness lie- trays. MAISICI. MlilS'l'lCR This young lady has always heen a dignitied and loyal menilrci' of our class and she proved herself a gracious hostess at one of our most successful class parties. llcr giggle springs eternal. This little girl wenld he all wise, She has snececded in lacing all eyes. t'llARI.IiS li. lCl,lJliR, BlilClf liirge was our assistant history teach- er during this year, in fact he was an assistant to all the teachers, and we are sure they have appreriatcd his services. VVe have learned that to please him wc must lct him talk, hecansc we know that, The wind bloweth, but no one listethf' I l AZ lil, At' K L EY llazel is an intellectual niemher of our class, having poetic amhiliuns. We are Contident that we discovered her worth when we elected her to the positipn of class poet. ln peace there's nothing so becomes a girl, As modest stillness, and humility. DEMOF. LITTLE g f Mess me In ASK ostaetlr .... N ..- I ff ill liek 1 KX 'lin- as x Pstz, mem. roucu i an III!!! IQQ X '- - 'J 7 7 . NJ Sta MABEL WAS A CHARM! SENIOR I I 'Tl HDSYE95 u-1 4 ELDER tsgrvn n nun 4 ',X l y l O E' ACME' KEFUI CLASS ,CKY .fo 0 ' Z Y 1 ans -I --' - if-51w:i?.tfz O -Q Q4 N i If Z muei. x GI 1 - Tina Coix1iuEN'1' MlI.lDRIilJ IQRIIART, Mll,LlE Hur hrilliant elasseinate with a high understanding and great intellectual at- taininents, who became a graduate in three years. Very few things get the mark of her approval, especially the opposite sex. Thin or fleshy, short or tall, just so they're men-she hates them 'ill X' l'.RA lil'Rf2liR, ASIS She is hut partly in the class, her heart having been stolen by a Cdamj young man from Minneapolis. She is well informed on current events of all natures and is a lilcalrle elass-mate in all respects. Vl'heu the young heart of a maiden is stolen. The inaitlen herself will steal after it soon. Rl'l7fll,l'll KlNfiSTKtJlXl, HSYLVKS- TIER The elongated uiemher of our class, the workings of whose mind have all ways been a mystery to us. VVithall we know him to he a practical joker and further to have a tender feeling in his heart for a certain girl named Beulah. llis very foot has music in it as he eonies up the stairs. MAIHCI. ANDRIESSICN, MAY This young lady proved her ability as a decorator, when she prepared the lluteh room for our hanquet last year. Although she has always lmeen a faith- ful class-mate, we regret to say that she does not wholly belong to us, her heart lmeing in the keeping of joe. l've such a flutter in iny breast' l'm so worried l can't restg Uh, tell ine, is it love? ISAlilCLLli FANNING. ll lsahelle was very much interested in foothall this season, hut do not ask us the reason. VVe regret to say that she is not so coy as her expression might suggest, ller favorite expression is By ,l inunyfl Once when she was asked her favorite 'hymn,' V She modestly replied, 'why it is Jini.' U 19 ILDRED A9 A ruvuas Rename rn ner Lvun' ' V 'Y t J, 4 bt' y Q 1 K fi K 9' Q L'1Lm:':.,.. . N QQ xf . 515213-. WW WE jyyg roulvv l .1.- - -' our ASK VERA l J t 6 ' oem-Asn vs r Xa t 'W Nil' X tg . 0 X' N' x rauovvk 4 A na1v ltQ ,maine -:ug-1-.- . g li Sf W ii 'V' Mme . Asics :vss AT ms: Jog 'j'oE ' of .'3.?5?. ' 1 he an 4' vff ALETTE A-1 r Fczom Brom rr Tni: COMMENT ICLSI li MATTERN VVe have heard that Elsie would rather attend school in Florida than in Iowa. She is a sweet girl and is a val- uable member of our class, whose heart beats fast when she hears the Russell of the Branch, A maid of many Winsome ways. M ICR RILI, MAJ 1 DRS, TI if llJLliS The sporty member of li. H. S. who almost terminated his career when a Freshman, by trying to hang himself. He has since aspired to class honors which if gas was taken into consid- eration, he would easily have won. Wlleii he has nothing else to do, Then he will talk, good Gods how he will talk. Bl-ISSIIC VVRIGHT, BliSS What would we do without Bessie! ller bright sunny smile is always greet- ing some one. But perhaps she has 11 reason for being so happy, although they say the course of true love never runs smooth. Bess has been heard to Say, l've known many boys. from A to Z, But .less is the only boy for me. GUY NELSON The Class tough whom we inherited from last year. He can use his brain though when he wants to and also his feet, for he has done good work on the athletic field. His mind works in a mysterious way and it is said he can make anything from a stick of wood. L'Natnre made him, then broke the mould. RFSSICLI. ISLAND, RUSS Renowned as a great history shark, who intends some day to write an ae- eurate history of the United States. The heightening of the school doors was seriously considered this year for his benefit. VVe think his history debates, Time elaborately thrown away. A . . 23. l 'I-'- mil. - fi li4::itx ln. ELFIE AIIII 1, E!!-I FARM. V l LOVE SICK G06 wshllhnd, was ' Z-we TQ' .552 1: -N p if l Z1 ' A ' Ngiialllim' i- --7' 0,4 ll na me -, ll' Q. 'fi fl I N J 4' I as -'Q Ea .S f I-READY wlmso ,, ran I , uounauou - I ouvm V If , 51 .3 Y -i. .X 55,53 ' 1 llimlllli, Qt lj llll Ill' all ll gi UY NELSON fl Q ATHLETE GF NOT E A MlI.E Gp sumo HUMAN ' EAN ISTDRY I HARK I G t . QW An Russ 2 I ,. ' ,U G THE ANCHORING OF THE SHIP BY HAZEL LOUISE ACKLEY ' Twilight steals upon the harbor, Shadows lull the lapping waves, Where our great ship lies at anchor, Calm and steadfast, staunch and brave. To these days she has looked forward, But now her thoughts do backward Hy, To the happy, longing mem'ries Of the sea of Keokuk High. Backward o'er her maiden voyage, Those blissful dreams do fondly glide, Until the emerald-tinted echoes Come surging inward with the tide. Every wave bears back a message From her golden treasury's store, As she drifts upon their bosom, With the learn'd aspect of a Sophomore. Now a proud tho haughty Junior, She first Within the limelight beams, She ranks a queen among her rivals, Her name on honor's ledger gleams. At last a high and lofty Senior, As echoes of her curfew softly ring, With modest grace, she low'rs her head, And begins her sweet swan song to sing. First to one she pays allegiance, A Modern Neptune both in word and deed Though mighty small in stature, His strength is that of any Reid. Unforgetful of her pilots, Whose worth to her will aye be real, For each day to tasks e'er faithful, They have turned her great, old wheel. Now into the land of Alumni, With a pray'r they send us onward, And trust that we in treading there, May take no footsteps backward. 22 THE COMMENT THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1913 I BY CARITA VOLLILRS History, as we all know, means an account of events and all the important incidents during a certain period of time. All of you, I know, have spent many a delightful hour, listening to someone relate his adventures on certain occasions. In order to become a success and live then to posterity, history must be interesting, and what could be more interesting than the history of the Class of 1913. Yes, I know thirteen is considered unlucky, but since there are exceptions to every rule, just so our class is an exception. The old saying, Quality not quantity, is often quoted, but I think you will agree with me when I say that our class had both. One seeing fifty-eight pupils enter K. H. S. on that memorable day, September 6th, 1909, would probably havebeen impressed by our quantity, which during these four years I can truthfully say has developed into quality also. From the very first we were treated with the greatest distinction, at least we thought so, for by dutifully following the instructions in the lower hall, we repaired to room ten where we were met by ushers who escorted us one by one into the Assembly, which was for a time to be our home. Then followed the usual task of filling out enrollments and adapting ourselves to our new surroundings. I think credit should be given to a certain person in our class for the unique device resorted to in attracting attention towards our class from the start. We had just got settled when we came very near having a tragedy. Being unable to restrain momentary impulses, as freshmen are supposed to, that individual proposed to see just how tight he could draw a strap about his neck without exceeding the limit of choking. But alas! I am afraid to say what would have become of the poor victim if some obliging Senior had not come to the rescue with a knife. And from that day to this we have become famed for our originality, ranging from the social element shown in our artistic taste portrayed in last year's banquet to our literary genius and famous cartoonist, Charles Honce. We were the first class to have a freshman class party, which was held on Hallowe'en at the home of Hugh Corey. VVe were met at the park by two excursion cars, and from there went to the VVhite Elk Vineyard, where all sorts of good things, including ghosts and such Hallowe'en sports, awaited us. One of the features of the True COMMENT 23 evening was the dressing of corn cobs. Some of the costumes I am sure had never been seen or thought of before. In January we had a sleighing party, meeting afterwards at the home of lVIiss lVIyna Bonham. That we had a good time goes without question. These with the biology trips formed the social functions of the season. And I must mention that Miss Becker informed us that we were the first class that she had attempted to take on a trip so early in the season. So, well, we must have been different,-above the average. The football team will certainly lose some fine men when we graduate. We are all proud of our team and have always tried to show our appreciation in our mass meetings. The first year Jess Devero won a K in football, and one in basketball, and was elected captain of the team. In basket ball the team tied for Hrst place and the girl's team was fourth. The rest of the year passed by uneventfully, and in September we came back quite refreshed and ready to take the next step in the ladder of education. Our Sophomore year, beginning September 1910, tended to add just a little bit more to our fame, and since we had been in school a whole year we naturally thought ourselves privileged to begin to do as we pleased. But our superiors soon taught us that we still had a year to grow before we would be considered worth noticing. There were two parties, one a hayrack at Coreyls, where our usual good time was enjoyed, and the sleighing party at August Pechstein's, which was a big success, altho the freshmen tried hard to capture some of our boys. They soon found out that they wereup against a tough proposition. Our poor Freshie had to seek refuge under the sink in a strange house, from which he was afterwards rescued and made to face the music like the rest of his companions. In the fall of l9ll we returned to school as Juniors. Our actions from the very first served to show that the class understood and practiced the right class spirit. Notwithstanding the fact that it was the largest class in the school, the meetings were conducted in a very orderly manner. On September 8th the class was organized, the following officers being elected: President, Wilhelm Heineman, Vice President, Gladys Engelhartg Secretary, Charles Honceg Treasurer, August Pechstein. Mr. Heineman has proved himself to be a very dignified and efficient president, and all the other officers should be given credit for their 24 THE COMMENT work, especially Mr. Pechstein. Our treasurer has been accused of pocketing the coin because of the numerous assessments, but, if you think itls fun to try to get money out of a High School class, just ask Mr. Pechstein. His motto appears to be, Say, ain't you got any money for me P We had quite a discussion as to the class colors. Green and lavender were chosen firstg but some were dissatisfied, and at the next meeting they were changed to yale blue and White. Since the girls are more numerous, the election naturally Went their Way, and someone accused us of studying Woman's suffragist rules, which We have a perfect right to do. On September 29th the Juniors had the honor of having the first party of the year at the home of Carita Vollers. The suffragette rule seemed to have prevailed here also, as there Was quite a scarcity of boys. This night is noted for the organization of the Press Club in the back seat of Birge Elder's car by six of the members. Games were played, marshmallows toasted, and all had a delightful time except Mr. Corey, who had the misfortune of having his girl stolen. He accused Birge, but no one found out. The next social function was a Hallowe'en party at Hugh Corey's. This was the third party We had there, and each year it seemed that We had a better time. Regular Hallowe'en games and music were enjoyed and an elaborate supper served. At a late hour we departed, the only regret being that We must go. On the Way home the Sophomore hayrack was overtaken and immediately attacked. The boys must have been scared, but the girls put up a good fight for them, and proved themselves to be quite equal to the task. On the 25th of November, Miss Hazel Ackley entertained the class. Although only eight couples turned out, We had a fine time and departed with the impression that the fewer the better, instead of the more the merrierf' On Monday afternoon, December llth, ended once and for all the class enmity which often prevails throughout the junior and Senior classes. The start of one of the greatest class rushes ever seen at K. H. S. was the placing of a Senior pennant upon the school Hag pole. A Junior with Dr. Reid's permission hauled it down and tore it to pieces, and then portions of it were worn by the members of the class. Of course the Seniors could not stand for this, and that afternoon the general scrimmage took place. Both classes were satisfied that they had enough, and from then till the end of the year were the best of THE COMMENT 25 friends. The Juniors showed good judgment in putting an end to petty class warfare and giving up their time to better and nobler deeds. On December 23rd was held the first annual Junior-Senior debate. We were represented by Miss Engelhart, Mr. Corey,iand Mr. Davis. The class had a right to be proud of them, for they won the debate. All were satisfied that they earned their reward and that it was a very just decision. Our next social event was a sleigh ride about the middle of January. After the ride we stopped at the home of Miss Burger, Where we were royally entertained. The first sight that met our eyes was what appeared to be a monstrous spider's web woven all over the house. Each boy was supposed to follow a string till he came to his partner. I think Birge will remember after this that Honesty is the best policyf' He got tangled, and broke the string, and took the one belonging to his neighbor, thinking that it led to a certain maiden coming his way, but instead he found at the end Mr. Burger, who had taken the place of one of the girls. Numerous tricks were played, and all departed with joyous spirits. On February 13th, Valentine's Day, the class had a leap year party at the home of Miss Georgia Schell. 1 am surre some in the class wish that leap year came oftener, because it proved to be the only way to get some of our bashful boys to come to a party. The Valentine and leap year scheme were carried out to perfection and our hostess had planned so many games that the evening was fairly crowded with merriment. The Junior's favorite game Library was installed here. Later a dainty luncheon was served and the climax reached in the opening of the Valentine Box. The athletic boys in our class had great success this year. Captain Devero and Mr. Heineman were among the individual stars in one of the most successful football seasons in the history of K. H. S. Mr. Heineman won in the 220-yard dash at the Tri-State meet, thus helping to win fifth place in the meet for our school. Of course the Junior-Senior banquet ended our Junior year, and the class certainly showed that they understood the art of decorating and entertaining perfectly. An expression used by one of last year's alumni serves to show what the general opinion was: Well, he exclaimed as he entered the lower hall, you certainly have put us in the shade! The fall of 1912 ushered in the grandest year of all. On September 10th the class held their first meeting and the oflicers of 26 THE COMMENT the previous year were unanimously elected to retain their positions: President, Wilhelm Heinemang Vice President, Gladys Engelhartg Secretary, Charles Honceg Treasurer, August Pechstein. The old class colors were changed to gold and white by a large majority. At the second meeting the class pins were chosen and everyone was well pleased as they are very unique and attractive. Rings with similar seals were ordered by some. On the 21st of October the Seniors met for the purpose of choosing a class flower and motto. The yellow rose was chosen to match the colors gold and white. The motto selected was: No footsteps backward. On the 23rd of October plans were made for the organization of 81 entirely new idea, The Courtesy Clubfl under the leadership of Dr. Reid and Miss Solomon, the object being to welcome and entertain strangers to the school and to the city. The officers are: President, Delbert Chute, Vice President, Antoinette LeFaivreg Secre- tary, Hugh Corey. The climax of the social events was reached in the farewell party at Corey's. For once we were rather unluckyg it rained and snowed and hailed, but that didn't dampen our spirits any. On the way out one excursion car overturned, but nobody was injured, and we were well rewarded for our rough ride by the splendid time which awaited us. As a token for the many splendid parties given by Mrs. Corey the class presented her with a silver server and holders. After progressive games were played, a splendid supper was served, the class colors being carried out in the shape of a huge white cake decorated with tiny yellow roses, which was cut by our president. An onlooker would have surmised that some of our boys had never tasted cake by the way they scrambled for their share. Our trip home was quite as eventful as the one out. We had to do something, so we got stuck in the mud, and I am sure that the little molecules that we learn about in chemistry could never have had a greater aFHnity for each other than that mud, or rather clay, had for us. It kept the boys busy pulling us out. But for all our misfortunes, everyone said that it was the best ever. On Valentine's night, February 14th, Miss Tracy and Miss Buss entertained the class at the home of the latter. The house was very prettily decorated with hearts and cupids. One of the most enjoyable evenings was spent at games, the official one being Library, and was concluded by the opening of the Valentine Box. This was also rough-neck day. But I am sorry to say that THE COMMENT 27 Dr. Reid did not appreciate the elaborate costumes that some of our class so laboriously arrayed themselves in. But if you read the poem about it written by Josephine Kollmeyer, I am sure you will agree that it was one of our most memorable days. There is one thing that our class has excelled all others in, and that is musical talent. On March 7th the glee clubs gave a cantata entitled The May Queen, the solos being taken by Seniors. The class is very proud of the manner in which these parts were rendered. We all hope their career will not stop at K. H. S. We spent a most enjoyable evening March 31st at Msis Mabel lVleister's. Although the number was small it did not lessen our good time in the least. Our last party was a masquerade on May lst at the home of Leslie Vaughn. Costumes of every variety imaginable were displayed. There were Indian, Japanese, Spanish and gypsy maidens, Dutch girls, soldier boys, colonial girls and even Faust, and other fancy dresses. Some were tempted by the beautiful evening and preferred a quiet talk outside. But still all had a delightful time, and were satisfied that our Hrst attempt at a masquerade was a success. In review I must say that the great victorious season of the football team is due to the brilliant and enthusiastic work of those members from the Senior class. The score was the best ever made by a K. H. S. team. Our class is proud of the fact that it was their men that helped to make an ideal team. The usual Tri-State meet which always has been the grand climax for the athletic season was called off this year because of unavoidable circumstances. Baseball was taken up instead and great enthusiasm has been shown in it. These last weeks have been spent in harder work perhaps than some have ever experienced. But if any class ever needed hard studying our's certainly did. And I am sure all of us will consider ourselves very lucky when we think that we have been able to receive our diploma on Friday, 13th, in the year 1913. In time all things must reach their termination, and some of us have reached the close of our school days. But I know that the memory of them will forever remain with us. And that all will have a warm place in their heart for the kind help given us by Dr. Reid and the faculty during our four years course. And I hope that in after years we will be able to thank them then, as we do now, for their assistance in making it possible for us to realize that we have had No footsteps backward. v.,- Qgzzxgx ,:'l.Q,,yfr' 'Yjgh 'f - . ,St-gQ'l, , --- wi 33- M i gi g -si if i if -5 f t li-r . . Q 1' 1 i if , I . 9 ai Q nuesnunc: Fu., ,Ki,'. 2? -.,-. -,,,,....,A nh Q ..... ....... : :....-n--u...w Yi til-----... ......... . 'IL1'.:..-.1 l 1 U 1' o s:4'fJ fiivmr- g.1::.'::::::r:::ilfffflli 'i JJ ...., ' --........ f lvennui The Class Song Today Alma lvlater we leave you, We sing you a farewell song, Ere we pass from your care and protection, To travel life's journey long. Scattered like chaff by the West wind, lilurried and cast afar, We follow a path on life's highway, Led by ambition's star. Chorus: Alma Mater we look to you, Thy watchful hand to guide us through. With thy help grim life we'll brave, While o'er us proud thy colors wave. But back to the times of our school days, Back to the joys of the past, Our thoughts will ere be returning, As long as fond memory shall last. VVe shall dream of our own Alma Nfater, So gentle and loving and true, Whose guiding hand ever has led us, To whom all our homage is due. lVlay our great ambitions reward her, May our high deeds honor her name, May we strive for all that is noble, And repay her with glory and fame. Let us try with fair hope and endeavor, To make life more perfect each day, That our names be lastingly entered, On her fair roll of honor for aye. 14 C. E. HL THE COMMENT 29 THE CLASS WILL BY DONALD Mc GRATH We the class of 1913, being of sound mind fdue to our course in Psychology from Dr. Reidj, do solemnly declare this to be our last will and testament. We do will and bequeath to the High School in general, school spirit to be used as We have used it. To thc Junior class, We do Will and bequeath our co-operation with the faculty, and our love of peace in the school. May they keep it as We have tried to keep it. We, the Senior boys, do will and bequeath to the Sophomore boys our share of the wardrobe fthat is, to those who pass the examsj. To the Junior girls, we, the Senior girls, do will and bequeath the upstairs wardrobe, and Wish them to take every advantage of the opportunities afforded for primping and povvdering. We do will and bequeath Jesse Devero's success in love affairs, to Albert Jenkins. Jess's athletic ability, We do will and bequeath to the stars of the junior classg also the numerous captainships he has held we wish equally divided among them ,feeling that he has had enough for all of them. We do will end bequeath Dorothy'Knight's soft voice and gentle manner to Nina Hodge. i We do will and bequeath Helen lmmegart's fetching smile to Clarence Alling, who seems to us to be too dignified. We do will and bequeath Rudolph Ringstr0m's height to Harry Pagett and Jewett Fulton fsaid height to be apportioned equallyj. Mildred Anschutz's great abundance of weight We do will and bequeath to Ada Fieldsg in case aforesaid weight is not used within forty C407 days it shall then be forfeited to Alice Linquist. We do will and bequeath Isabelle Fanning's simplicity and good taste in dressing to Eunice Frazier. Josephine and Helen Kollmeyer's high grades and their love of study to one whom we think can use it all-Florence Green. We do will and bequeath Myna Bonham's fussiness and baby doll complexion to Olive Roberts. Charles Honce's popularity among the younger ladies we do will and bequeath to Edwin Elder. Chick's position as editor of the 30 Til-IE COMMENT COMMENT we do will and bequeath to Horace Hinkleyg all we ask of Hinkley is, that he may prove to be one half the genius Honce has been. , Wilhelm Heineman's calm, dignified manner we will and bequeath to Emile Dunlavy. fHis track ability we leave to the school in generalj We do will and bequeath Mabel Andressen's graceful walk to Maurine Pinkley. We do will and bequeath Zella Harrison's quiet manner and natural complexion to one who is sadly in need of such qualities- Helen Ludwig. Birge Elder's book, entitled How to Stall in Class, we do will and bequeath to Walter Nichols to be used jointly between him and Clifford Agnew. We do will and bequeath Jane Mill's art at hair dressing, als-o Iane's stately walk, to Vivian Demple, thinking she might find both these qualities valuable. Merrill Major's humble manner and gentle ways we do will and bequeath to Harold Collins, because he is such a rough and idle fellow. We do will and bequeath Martha Tracy's occupation of flirting to Ruth Huxley. We do will and bequeath Josephine Buss's lady-like manner and good common sense to Jeanette Kelly. Hazel Ackley's arm swing and elongated stride we do will and bequeath to Gertrude Weber. We do will and bequeath lrving Ackerson's and Alberta Tracy's knowledge of domestic tranquillity to Madeline Spicer and Arthur Kirby. Carl Sittler's calm dignified manner and mind your own business airn we do will and bequeath to Howard Montague. We know this will be of use to him on the battlefield in Mexico. We do will and bequeath Mildred Powers' sweet voice to Mary Kiedaisch. Gladys Engelhart's charming manner and high grades we do will and bequeath to Maud Devero. We do will and bequeath Glen Noelke's outspoken admiration of fair ones to Joseph McGrath, whose mind is not at ease when with the ladies. August Pechstein's discovery of how to go to sleep in class with one eye open we do will and bequeath to Wyman Bolton. THE COMMENT 31 VVe do will and bequeath to Roy Dimond, Daniel Harrington's straight and manly walk to be used in place of that 'ltin soldier strut of Dimond's. fCheer up, Goat, we will make a man of you yet.j To Ernest Ellington we do will and bequeath Delbert Chute's musical ability. Hugh Corey's position as yellmaster we do will and bequeath to the person in school having the best lungs fthe lung test to be con- ducted by Mr. Hayden between the halves of the first football gamej. We do hope that whoever is chosen will keep up the enthusiasm and school spirit that Corey has started. Antoinette LeFaivre's continued good humor and sweet expression we do will and bequeath to Helen Hubert, who we think is a little too grouchy. We do will and bequeath to Jennie Brown, Vera Burger's advice on How l caught a man, hoping that in the future Jennie will have better luck. We the Seniors do will and bequeath to the students of the school the places we leave vacant on the athletic teams, knowing that they will right for K. H. S. as we have fought for her. Bessie Wright's ability to talk any time about anything we do will and bequeath to Carma Jackson. To Helen Pond we do will and bequeath Maude Lilley's serious- ness, knowing as we do Helen's weakness about giggling over everything. To Elizabeth Wilson we do will and bequeath Edith Wahrer's position as entertainer for George Rollosson, so neither George nor Elizabeth will become lonesome next year during school hours. In witness whereof, we the Class of 1913, the testators, have to this our last will and testament, set our hand and seal, this eleventh day of June, A. D. one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. WILHELM HI5INEM.1XN, President. CHARLES HONCIC, Secretary. Signed and witnessed this eleventh day of June, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. DONALD E. MCGRAT11. 32 Tun COMMENT AT THE FOOT OF THE SPHINX BY DOROTHY KNIGHTS The calls of the camel drivers died away in the distance, the rumble of the caravan ceased, and we were alone, the sphinx and I. There is a legend among the Egyptians that if you sleep one night at the foot of the sphinx, whatever you dream, will come true, and, as I sat there in inky darkness with only the cold stony sphinx for com- pany, my thoughts Hew back to my classmates of K. H. S., whom I had not seen f-or several years, and suddenly I fell asleep. Before long, I began to dream, and in my dream I saw myself returning to the city of Keokuk, and it was the year 1928. The place had grown marvellously, and I was astounded at the change that had taken place in it. In fact, everything was totally different. I started down one of the principal streets, and I didn't know where I was going, but I was on my way. The very first person I saw whom I recognized was Carl Sittler. I-Ie was riding along in taxicab with a lady-not his mother or his sister. I learned that he had become a great society man, attended all the social functions, and rarely ever had time to sleep any more. Poor Carl! As I turned from staring at Carl, I met Merrill Majors. He was as spick and span as usual, and was dressed not only up to the minute, but even a few minutes ahead of time. He had never gotten married just because he never could decide which little girl was the nicest little girl. A brilliant window display caught my eye, and I saw that here the Honce girl, the latest artistic creation, was offered for sale. I always wondered what profession Charles would follow because his talents lie in so many different directions. I was informed by a passer-by that the Honce girl had entirely superseded the erstwhile popular Harrison Fisher and Hutt girls, and that Zella Harrison as the model for the new drawings had obtained almost as much fame as the artist himself. Farther down the street, an enormous sign heralded the fact that Chute's Grand Opera Company with an all-star cast, the principals being Delbert himself, Martha Tracy and Mildred Powers, were now playing in Carmen. Remembering the May Queen, I was not at all surprised. THE COMMENT 33 I approached the theater and saw a man standing on the steps. As he turned toward me, I experienced a thrill of surprise, for it was Delbert himself grown to an ideal height, over six feet. Cheer up, Delbert, there's hope yet, for what you dream at the foot of the sphinx always comes true. I couldn't understand Delbert's extraordinary growth, but it was soon explained, for, rounding a corner, I came upon Hugh Corey standing on a small platform and waving his arms just as he used to do when he led the football yells. He was explaining the merits of Corey's Colossal Compound, guaranteed to make you grow an inch a day. Hugh's lecture on the subject was very beautifully delivered. I knew he would develop his oratorical talents in some way. Here my dream became a little confused, but I soon saw myself standing in front of a large cafe. It was run by Georgie Schell, Nlabel Meister and Mabel Andressen, and was attended only bythe most exclusive. I entered. Everywhere there were placards announcing that here you could get food Hjust like Miss Carroll used to makefl The aim of the girls was not only to satisfy their patrons' appetites, but also to elevate their minds, so beautifully bound copies of the latest poems by Hazel Ackley, the poetess of the day, were laid on all the tables. I learned that this young lady was so very famous that, although only in the prime of life, a niche was already reserved for her in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey. In a cunning little flat, I found Alberta Tracy and Bessie Wright engaged in writing the Life of Mrs. Pankhurstf' Irving Ackerson was there also, and he was knitting. As I gazed in wonder, Jesse Devero stuck his head in from the kitchen and, announcing that he had finished washing the dishes, inquired meekly of Bessie if there was anything else that he could do to please her. From this I con- jectured that Alberta and Bess will become ardent, if not militant, suffragettes, and Irving's and Jesse's favorite song will be, My Wife Won't I-et Me. I meant to call on Helen Immegart, but she seemed awfully busy, so I didn't. She was pacing the floor of one of the rooms in her large home with a wailing infant tucked under each arm. Recalling how Helen used to work out, those applied mathematics problems, I'm not the least surprised to learn that she will reach the' greatest sum of human happiness-with two to carry. Leaving Helen's home, I heard flying footsteps behind me, and two exclamationsg one, Oh, jiminyf' and the other, By George. Without turning around I knew it was Isabelle and Edith. Have 34 THE COMMENT you ever noticed how partial they are to these expressions? They were awfully glad to see me, and I learned that they were, of course, both happily married. Edith had als-o cultivated her musical talent and become a famous musician, but Isabelle was only visiting in Keokuk, as she was the mistress of a beautiful castle in Spain. As my dream continued, I heard myself questioning them as to the where- abouts of many of my K. H. S. classmates whom I had not yet seen. They told me that Helen Kollmeyer was a competent librarian. She didn't even have to go to a preparatory school. She had plenty of experience playing Library at the Senior parties. Verna Schouten and Josephine Kollmeyer, due to a course under Mr. Coyle, had invented a perpetual motion machine, but were having a little trouble getting it patented. Beulah Larson had written a book telling how to compose all sorts of letters Cshe obtained the necessary knowledge from the notes she wrote and received in High Schoolj, and Josephine Buss and Mildred Strimback were trained nurses in a Keokuk hospital for overworked Seniors. Edith and Isabelle were both talking at once by this time, but I was able to gather a few general facts, and learned that Bim Heineman and Dike lVIcGrath had become world famous athletes, were winning whole loads of prizes in various contests, and had their pictures in all the Sunday papers. I learned that Glen Noelke was giving the President of the United States a good deal of trouble because he-Glen, I mean- was raising Cain down in Louisiana and wanted a high protective tariff on sugar, and that Birge Elder was United States Senator from Iowa and was famous for his filibustering speeches Csuch as he used to make in historyj. It seemed that Gus Pechstein owned a large circuit of moving picture shows and had become a millionaire. I remember what a hard time poor Gus always had collecting those class assessments, but in the future the nickles and dimes will just come rolling in. His theaters however will be run on very strict lines. You won't even be able to get in on Sunday fIt'll be too crowdedj. Myna Bonham's history was very tragic. Myna had early become so tired of the frivolities -of this world that she retired into a convent where she was leading a blameless and saintly life. Her only Worry was the fear that a halo wouldn't be becoming to her style of hair- dressing. I hadn't seen anything of Janie Mills, and asked about her. IIIHE COMMEN1' 35 Edith said that she had become a world-renowned actress and was so prominent that all the newest fads in perfumes, ragtime and soda water were named after her, and the latest dance was the Janie Jig. Mildred Erhart was a prominent society leader, and, deciding to remain single, was living happily ever after, and Edna Bennett had become a most noted elocutionist. Upon my inquiry, Isabelle informed me that Guy Nelson was the owner of a large chewing gum factory, and Carita Vollers had just finished writing a contemporary history of the world, and was starting in on a new edition of the dictionary, to be known as g'Vollers' Unabridged. Beatrice Williamson was a prominent organizer of Girls' Campfire Associations in various parts of the country, and Elsie Mattern, after going through High School, college preparatory cshool, and college, decided that she just couldn't bear to give up school entirely, and was teaching foreign language by telephone, the latest method. Here the scene of my dream changed, and I found myself far away from Keokuk with various old classmates in some of the queerest places. First, I saw the banks of the Ganges river in India, and there was Vera Burger feeding crumbs to the crocodiles. She said she was on her fourth honeymoon, having been married four times, and had used up all the places people usually go on such occasions, so she was trying the Ganges by way of variation. Again the scene changed, and there was Gladys Engelhart in Japan riding along in the cutest little jinrikisha. Gladys seemed to be awfully enthusiastic over the Japanese costume at the Senior masquerade. I found out that she was teaching United States history to the Japanese, and had them so well versed in it that they could say the events of the Civil War backward, dates and all. The next place was China, and I saw, in a quaint old Chinese temple where incense rose in clouds, Antoinette LeFaivre and Maude Icilley, who in their character of missionaries to the heathen Chinese were destroying idols and images right and left, with the accuracy and aim of militant sulfragettes. Leslie Vaughn was in China too, teaching basket ball. At the top of the leaning tower in Pisa was Russell Bland, trying to drop a perpendicular to the ground and find out by various c-ompu- tations how much the tower leaned. I remember he always used to be measuring something or other for the beneht of Miss Solom-on's trigonometry class. , 36 THE COMMENT As the leaning tower and Russell faded from my sight, all was dark for a second. Then my dream grew vivid again. I saw a large open space, in the center of which stood a guill-otine. A mob of people were shouting and waving their arms, apparently eagerly awaiting the execution of some unfortunate individual. I recognized with horror that the poor victim was Daniel Harrington. Vernon Brown, Milclred Anschutz, Lenore Patterson, Ollie Johnson and Rudolph Ringstrom were the mob. Oh, unlucky Class of 19l3! But no, don't get excited. They were only in their future roles as moving picture actors, portraying a scene of the French Revolution. They got so tired of reciting during their last year in K. H. S. that they decided to enter a profession where you don't have to talk, just make motions. The scene that ended my queer dream portrayed the future of Benjamin Pelz. It was very sad. You remember he wasn't in his proper place singing grand opera. Well, he was disappointed in a love affair which began in his last year in K. H. S., and so retired to seclusion and a deserted but fruitful island where the green grass grew all around. Will all this come true? Well-I should worry. VALE Fare thee well, O Alma Mater, From thy fold we must part, For long enough have we partaken Of the blessings of thy heart. l Now to others do we leave thee, That they in turn may share thy grace, And we trust that none disgrace thee, Nor cast a care across thy face. So now we leave thee, Alma Mater, And thy Faculty so dear, But for all thy noble teachings, We now can give thee but a tear. HAZEL L. ACKLEY. THE COMMENT 37 CAMPUSTRY One of the largest departments of the Keokuk High School, not listed on the school books, however, is the Department of Campustry. Women, fudge, love, fussing, and scientific spooning are included in the curriculum, with an evening course in astronomy and assorted star gazing. Graduate work in scientific fussing may be studied on a Biology trip Cwhen Miss B. is not lookingj at Cedar Glen on sunny after- noons, and on the Warsaw car fthe ten-thirty one with lights offj. These classes are for alert students only, in fact, they are the most advanced in the work. If one, perchance, falls asleep he awakes to find himself in jail or his fair classmate stolen away. New partners for laboratory work are easily secured. If you doubt it, just stand in front of McGrath's ice cream emporium and make a noise like a dime. This is a fair start that generally leads with good generalship to an undetected spot where there is always room for one more. Blondeau street, known technically as the Open Hall of Learning, is one of the places where Campustry is indulged in to a great extent, almost vieing with Cedar Glen. This place is especially crowded in early spring just after school, when the thoughts of the students turn toward open air instruction. From 4 to 6 is the usual hour and from Second to Sixteenth streets. The evening instruction in astronomy and star gazing is carried on through the help of hayrack and sleighing parties. These classes are especially to be commended on their work and with what affection they hold their studies. The social life of the Department of Campustry is taken care of by the Married Already Club, the Sofa Club the Holdem Tight and Squeezem Club, and Union No. 2 of the Associated Guild of Hand Holders. Altogether a very pleasant year both socially and in an intellectual way has been experienced by the Department of Campustry. me CcmMIcN'1 725 COMMENT JUNIORS l f Q 1I'H lik :Q .. fi:-. 3, , xg? N W I.,lTm:,fZfQl ,:,, X I E 2 Sifw 5'0x?. S5 -fun'-Mtv gs S :.-...- 5-S I :MET Qv ---1-2 ' Eg QE.W Ig vwji E225 -,'1A s-:fi '.-: 1-Q fi ' fig W THE COMMENT 39 JUNIORS The Junior Class this year makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity. Its members are always up and doing and ready to take a hand in anything to help out the 'school or class. They are prominent in all of the High School organizations and the class is Well repre- sented in athletics. In social affairs as in other activities the Juniors are not behind and they are now planning some entertainment for the Seniors in place of the regular banquet, as the iire regulations prevent the giving of a successful banquet in the High School. JUNIOR CLASS ROLL ALBERT JENKINS, Pres. ARTHUR KIRBY, Vice-Pres. HORACE HINKLEY Treas. WALTER SCHWARZ, Sec'y CLIFFORD AGNEW CLARENCE ALLING BEULAH BRUMBACK RUSSELL BUSS RUTH BLAND HAROLD COLLINS WILFRED CRESSWELL IRWIN COOMBS VIVIAN DEMPLE EDWIN ELDER EARNEST ELLINGTON HELEN GRAY NINA HODGE JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH GERARD HUISKAMP MARY KIEDAISCH HELEN KIEDAISCH ELIZABETH WILSON EVA KUNZMANN ALICE LINQUIST HOWARD MONTAGUE FRED MORRIS VERNA MILLER RAY MOORE MARJORIE MOORE THEODORE NEWCOMR WALTER NICHOLS ELVA OWEN HARRY PAGETT CHARLES PARSONS MAURINE PINKLEY ARTHUR ROBBINS GEORGE ROLLOSSON MARY RICH FLOYD SEIFERT IC Comm THE JUNIOR CLASS If Aida BOOK IV . ,f ,,1.', fi M 523' i ru E O 3 pgisgg F1 Z 51 Es THE COMMENT 41 lu n n u n u M E?-J A TRAGEDY OF THE SOUTH El BY HAROLD COLLINS IF ir in .n n -ii 'Il 'Gree-e-nsville, Gree-e-e-nsville, next station Ora-a-nge. Change cars for Piedmont, Madison and Savannah, sang out the brakeman. The perspiring porter bustled forward ofliciously, but the young man he was looking for was already halfway down the aisle and in another moment sprang from the rear platform, his suitcase in one hand and a large package of books in the other. He gazed curiously about him,-at the little weather-beaten depot which looked as if it had withstood the changing weather of half a century, and at the group of loafers who returned his look with a stare of languid indifference. A moment later a man emerged from the depot and advanced to meet him. I reckon you're the young lawyer from the North, he said in his soft southern accent, extending a white, well-kept hand. Welcome to our little town. lVIy name is Somers. Berkeley St. Clair introduced himself. HI was wondering where I could obtain board and lodging, he said. Ah, yes, to be sure the hotel is full, but that is no matter. Make my home your headquarters, my boy, for the present at least. St. Clair hesitated, but, noting the insistence of the manls manner, thought it best to comply, and together they walked up the main street and out into the outskirts of the town. As they walked, St. Clair studied his companion. He was a tall, fleshy man, with a Horid face and pale eyes. A well-kept, glossy beard covered a receding chin and gave to his face a lo-ok of dis- tinction, but what impressed him most of all was the arrogant manner, the Hstooping to an inferior air, that pervaded his whole being. Meanwhile Somers kept up a rapid-fire of conversation,--about the people of Greensville, their peculiarities, and what a young lawyer had to contend with. Ah, my son, he said, time was when I could have entertained you at a mansion unsurpassed by any in the South, but I have been unfortunate, the victim of circumstances. I can no longer keep up the dignity of my name, but my wife expects -here he paused as if he had said more than he intended. Ah, my boy, I will not bother you with an -old man's troubles. But here we are at last-welcome to our humble home. 42 THE COMMENT And humble indeed it was, a two-story affair, with a lean-to shed attached to the rear and a tumble-down porch in front. A broken, dilapidated fence inclosed what had once been a garden, but was now a waste of tangled vines and rank grasses. A once graveled, but now weedy, path, led up to the house which was shaded by too magnihcent elms, sole remnants of a happier past, alone withstanding the neglect and decay to which all else was fast succumbing. On the porch a woman was seated, sewing. She was small and slight. A face that at one time might has been beautiful was now haggard, thin and pale. The object of the visit being explained, she greeted the young man kindly, and led the way up the broad stairs to the room he was to occupy. Prejudiced against her as he had been by her husband's words, something in the sweet, tired face affected him, and an unaccountable feeling of compassion came over him. As they passed up the stairs, St. Clair caught a glimpse of a boy in the hall who sank back against the wall. However he had time to see a pale face with eager, furtive eyes, and he was reminded forcibly of a rat or weasel. He wondered who the boy could be and was about to inquire, when the woman interrupted his thoughts. Come here Dick, I want you to meet Mr. St. Clair. My son, sir. She pronounced the last three words as proudly as though the boy were the finest in the world, and drew him forward with a half protecting, half defiant, tenderness. Seen in the brighter light, St. Clair was astonished by the look of determination on the small, old face, and he was certainly not favorably impressed with the sullen way in which the boy returned his overtures of friendship. When he was finally alone in the bare but clean little room, his mind recalled the events of the past hour. He could not reconcile the conditions existing in this home. The man, with his conde- scending air of prosperity, the woman so sad and hopeless looking, and last the boy with the prematurely aged face. His meditations were interrupted by the voice of Mr. Somers. 'll reckon we had better go down to Aunt Sally's for supper, he said, my wife is indisposedf' The table was full when they entered the low dining room of the hotel, a colored waiter came forward obsequiously, but Aunt Sally waved him aside and quickly made room for them, herself, at the head of the table. St. Clair noted at once the great respect, amounting almost to awe, in which Somers was held by all. After a short time he excused himself. I reckon yuh can find your way Tina COMMENT 43 back home, suh, he said, turning to the young lawyer, 'LI have some important business that I must attend to. And with a sweeping bow that included the whole company he left the room. A planter sitting to the right turned to St. Clair. l'I.et me tell you, stranger, you won't find a finer man than Horace Somers this side of Savannah. Before the war he and his daddy owned that whole country round about here. He's a big man in these parts. W7hy, sir, his folks built this here town. 'lHorace Somers ain't never been the same man since he married that haughty widder, broke in an angular spinster on the left. 'lShe's proud, sir, and close-Why, she's that close she even makes that brat o' hern go out chorin' an' sech things. Her Hrst husband left her a heap of money, and we allus 'lowed that was why Horace tuk up with her. I will say, Emilinef' interrupted the planter, that there warn't no prettier woman in these here parts than Addie Morgan when she married'I-I-orace Somers. You must admit that. The conversation here became more general, and soon the party broke up-St. Clair strolling back to his room in the house on the hill. As he drew near he heard a woman's cry-weird, and full of pain, and deadly fear. As he stepped on the porch, Somers appeared in the doorway. lVIy wife has the toothache, he said, with a curious expression. I reckon you can find the way to your room all right, and with that he turned and went back into the house, followed by St. Clair. It was a long time before Berkeley fell asleep. He thought of his mother back in Vermont-of her life now almost spent in efforts for him. If he could only bring her to the South so they could be together! ffe must make good. He fell asleep with this determination in his mind and he slept soundly for some time, when he was suddenly awakened by the strange feeling that someone was in the room. The tall elms swayed to and fro in the wind, casting jagged shadows on the floor. He listened intently, but could hear nothing but the sighing of the wind in the branches. He thought he must be mistaken, but now the feeling was stronger than ever. As he watched, a figure detached and then darted from the room. But in that moment he had recognized the rat-like countenance of Dick Morgan. St. Clair sprang up and lit the lamp. Nothing seemed to have been disturbed. His purse still lay on the table, but upon opening it he found that several small coins had been taken, among them a marked lucky-piece 44 THE COMMENT he had carried since his childhood. He was aghast at the cupidity of the boy, and resolved to question him. The next day was a busy one. He became so interested in his work that that evening he was late for supper and ate alone. VVhen Aunt Sally gave him his change, he was pleased but astonished to recognize his stolen lucky-piece. Pardon me, Miss Grimes, but could you tell me how you came by that piece of money? he questioned eagerly. Certainly, sir. Mr. Somers gave it to me tonight when he paid for his supper. He thanked her and left the room. His brain was in a whirl. Dick had certainly taken the money in the night, but how came it in the hands of Somers, whom he knew the boy hated and feared? He resolved then and there not to spend another night in that house of mystery. lt was growing dusk as he approached the house, and in the dim light he could discern two figures in the doorway. 'Drawing nearer he recognized Mrs. Somers and her son. At sight of St. Clair the boy started up, but his mother detained him. She was pinning something on his ragged coat. lt was her picture-a small miniature, probably taken several years before. St. Clair broke the silence. Pardon me, Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Grimes has made room for me and l will not impose any longer on your hospitality. As he spoke he drew his purse from his pocket. I know, madam, that money will not repay your kindness, but I thought-perhaps a trifle-your boy there- She drew back proudly, but before she could refuse, Dick darted forward and snatched the coin. With a sickly feeling of repulsion at the greed of the boy, St. Clair left the house and returned to the hotel. The next morning he was rudely awakened by a loud knocking on his door, and the startled voice of Miss Grimes. Come quick, Mr. St. Clair. There's been a horrible accident, she gasped, her voice shaking with terror. Hastily throwing on his clothes he ran out into the street. On the corner he saw a group of excited people gazing horror-stricken at something lying on the walk. As he drew near he saw it was the figure of a man, Horace Somers. The garrish morning sun beat down on the still form and the birds sang gaily as if in mockery. Here's the new lawyer. Helll tell us what to do. He'll find out who done it, cried out one. St. Clair pushed through the crowd of excited men and terrified THE CoMM1aN'r 45 women. He knelt down and examined the body. Shot through the heart, he said tersely. f'Here you men help me carry him on the porch. He can't lie here in the street. And someone go for the coroner. This is murder. As they laid the body on the hotel porch something fell from the clinched Hngers. Unobserved by the crowd, Berkeley picked it up. To his horror he recognized the picture he had seen the evening before, and hanging to the pin a piece of faded cloth. His blood chilled as he gazed at the tell-tale evidence, but an indefinable impulse caused him to conceal the picture. What fiend was embodied in that weird, dwarhsh boy! How the demons of hell must have laughed when he was born! Berkeley shuddered. Has anyone told Mrs. Somers? asked a woman. Yes, does his wife know? You tell her, sir, said the first. We sort o' hate to. We see she ain't never mixed none with us. ' Glad to be alone, he hurried from the scene. Mrs. Somers was not in the house, but he found Dick crouching by the table. Hia wild, staring eyes reminded St. Clair of some wild creature of the woods brought to bay. Come here, young man. The words fell sharply from the lawyer's lips, and the crouching form straightened. The sickly pallor of the face was accentuated by the clear morning light. There were deep lines of pain around the drawn mouth, but the eyes no longer held that sullen stare. They were gleaming. They were bright and filled with fierce exultation. Childish fear, however, soon took the place of defiance, and he sank sobbing at St. Clair's feet. Yes, l killed him, he cried, and l'd do it again. In broken words he sobbed out the story-the story of a woman's broken life- how Horace Somers with his suave, courtly manners had won the heart of his mother, how dollar by dollar he had wrung from her the money left by her former husband and spent it in the gambling houses and saloons of Savannah, how when it was finally gone he had broken her heart by cruelty, and poisoned the minds of the simple villagers against her by foul lies, while he remained their idol, their hero. The night you come, sir, he beat her ,cause she didn't have no more money to give him. Why, sir, she's been starvin' for weeks and him eatin' at the hotel. She was gettin' pore an, weaker, and I knowed she had to have some food, so l stole and lied to her, tellin' her you giv' me the money, but he tuk it, sir, tuk it from her and laughed, an' I knowed I had to kill him then. .I got the gun and 46 Tina COMMENT follered him, follered him through the yard and down the street, and he didn't know it. But just afore we come to the hotel he must a heard me, for he turned. He knowed I was goin' to kill him. He shook so he could hardly stand, and grabbed at me, but I pulled loose and shot him, shot him twice, and he fell on the walk. It was dark an' no one seen me, but I knowed the minute you come you'd found it out. Oh, sir, don' take me away, I ain't much, but I'm all shelf got. I did it for her an' I'd do it again, but don't tell her' it was me. Itld kill her. There she is now. Lemme go to her, sir, lemme go to herf' He burst from the room and St. Clair closed the door and walked to the open fireplace. He knew if he succeeded in finding the murderer of Horace Somers his future would be safe, but how hardly they would judge him if he failed. His first casel but oh, how different from what he had picturedl He thought of his mother wearing away in the little Vermont home, waiting day by day for letters telling of her son's success. Then he thought of another mother, of her sad and blighted life-a mother for whose sake a son had stooped to murder. Slowly he drew the miniature from his pocket, sole evidence against that son. He gazed at it for a moment and then tossed it lightly into the fire. The flames leaped up, brighter and brighter. Pk Pk PF Pk Dk Pls In a faraway New England city I see the office of a prosperous lawyer--a lawyer respected as a man of the highest integrity, and loved by all for his kindliness of heart. All day long his office is thronged with clients Whose questions are answered by a boy-the boy with the prematurely aged face. ici ' THE ROAD W 1 .U f n rflili Co1x11x113N'r 47 TO NOWHERE IN THE AUTUMN WOODS Through autumn beauty of a perfect day, We wander out to be on nature's heart. In gold-brown woods we let our footsteps stray, And where the waters of the Mississippi dart. The The O'er And maple burns a scarlet, oak is gold, purple sumacs trail in woven bond, hills that hint of mystery untold, hide a wondrous vale of dreams beyond. Down all the lazy autumn afternoon, We tarry in the pleasant paths and lanes, And watch the glory fading all too soon, Likef lilac vapor from the distant trains. And now as sunset paints the western sky A blinding riot of cerise and gold, We rest upon an airy upland high, And View the city in a rose red fold. Then comes the sound of distant evening bells, The town clock strikes the passing twilight hour, Borne over miles of drowsy hills and dells, With mumblings of the city's far off power. The sunset glory fades to waning light, We feel the evening breeze's soft caress, Then full of fragrant perfume comes the night, ', X rv l .lfwffg The sky puts on her purple starlit dress. 419591222 O Cplfif Before we journey homeward and to rest, r'w't f Hy Jl iff5ff s ': I . .1 . 1 MFA .:3g'ff',, .. . . ,. , , 1 'i'7' 1' dv 5,5 1' ' r ,' ' fl r 'Y . 5.5 Like fairy lanterns welcoming a guest, The glow of lights bursts from the hidden town. ff, f Qpgffa A Riff -C. E. H. . . ni , 1- -fl.. .. ,L 1 9- Ui, ll, f ygidl. 'n'L.u f' 1, yf,3', ,i fippfi ' ff av ' W -.f'.,g,'ff', .'.m2M,G iq ' J .'. f ' 'Jr ' wr 'f n':ffw w2 ' if :i'f?hf?,'s'J:llwi' -T f?'5'iw7?13'f' ,-V59'1iff,437 '3f? 5:fX L ' 'af 4' vs23iif23,45?: 'lf'Z?'f V' f Qs? f? 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After sunset when the fire was lighted they selected from their number the strongest ones to go forth and Tracy the lonely maiden. There was Jess of the tribe of Devero, Rudolph of the Ringstrom tribe, Donald of the tribe of McGrath, which dwelt in Iowa, Ben from the land of the Pelz, and Glen from the warlike tribe of the Noelkes, who was selected chief. As Knight was coming on, the Indians decided to go Wright away in an old Buss to the Huiskamp. They were soon joined by Harrington and I-Ieineman, two braves of the tribe, who were riding two Hanson, spirited horses of Brown and Grey. They Tracy'd the woodland and soon spied the Honce of the lVIcKenzies. Near by an Elder tree sat the maiden and her lover. The Indians dismounted and crept silently into the Hazel-bushes. Everything was quiet, except for the Russell -of the trees overhead, and from the sky the moon looked down and seemed to fill the land with mystic splendor. Here, they heard the chief offer his Erhart to the maiden Near by grew a single Lilley, among the tall Reids, which he picked and gave to herl As in a dream she listened to the words of Jim McKenzie, when he told of his country, of its happiness and plenty. By this time a Newcomb had spied the Indians in the ambush, and summoned the clans together. Chief Noelke was not long in getting Moore to Backus. The Indians Chute Anschutz with their arrows but decided the Powers were evenly divided, so the chief of the Noelkes sent out several Schoutens, who set fire to the wigwam. In the midst of this strategy the Indians carried home again the lovely maiden and the scalp of her wooer. That Knight the victors sat around the burning Coles of the campfire and watched the Gray smoke as it Coyle'd in the air. This experience aroused THE COMMENT of s-o many that it has been repeated and repeated, and until this day it is said that the lover, McKenzie, lies buried in the depths of the Great Shining Water. THE CoMMP:NT 49 lollf lol :lla my :Ht int toy ant 101 DIIOI Q UNDER THE OLD OAK TREE U BY MARTHA TRACY ion' for in- for 'Il' ,ul for inf for IIIOI Am I going? Of course I am. Why, Harold Spencer, do you think I could miss that masquerade party, when it is the last Senior festivity'?'l I didn't think you would, but you know girls are such changeable creatures, that I thought it would be best to ask you about it, because then I'd be sure. But tell me, Margery, how are you going to mask? I'll be sure to keep it a secret, so please tell me.'l But why do you wish to know? asked Margery. I thought we might have a little tete-a-tete down under that big tree in the corner. So if you will agree, you will please tell me your costume, so I can look for you, answered Harold. All right, if you will cross your heart and promise not to tell a soul, I'll unfold my secret to you. I'll be attired as a dashing little Spanish girl. In case you may not know me, I'll wear a red ribbon around my left wrist, and I'll meet you by that big tree in the far corner of the campus, so don't forget. Of course I'1l not forget, sweet---7' Why, Harold Spencer, interrupted Margery, don't y-ou dare utter the other syllable of that word, or I'll not meet you. But remember, nine-thirty and the red ribbon. Good-byef' Margery always had been a favorite among the boys at the school. They were ready to do favors for her at any time, and she was a girl who did not have to express a Wish the second time as long as the boys were around. But this afternoon she was in a great hurry, because she Wanted to get her costume before the stores closed, so she left Harold standing on the corner, and passed hurriedly down the street. Really it is a shame that all the boys are so nice to me. If mother knew that I was having such a grand time here at school, she'd hurry her daughter home on the next train. But my conscience would hurt me dreadfully were I to mistreat any of the boys, because they are all iust as dear as they can be. Poor fellows, what would they say if they but knew of the dear little solitaire I have underneath this glove? Bless Jack's heart! He is the only boy in this world. 50 THE COMMENT Such were Margery's thoughts, but they were suddenly broken by the appearance of Stephen Clemens and Claire Brown. Hello there, Margery, said Stephens. I-Iow's the girl? May I speak with you a moment, please? Excuse us, Brownfl So the two stepped aside and Margery listened intently, though laughingly, to the suit of Mr. Clemens. 'fMargery, please tell me your costume for Friday night. I'll promise to keep it a secret, but I must see you alone, because you remember your promise about that broken dance ? Yes, I do remember, Stephen. I promised you a few moments at the next party, and I must not break my promise, so I'll tell you. I'm going to dress as a Spanish girl. My distinguishing characteristic will be the tiara in my hair, laughingly answered Margery. That's fine, and l'll meet you by that big tree in the corner of thc campus at nine-thirty. So long. And the two boys, Stephen and Claire, went on their way. This certainly is a joke, said Margery to herself. I have promised to meet two boys at the same place and the same time. But never mind. I'll manage, somehow. But I must hurry, or Illl not get a costume, and then what will I do ? So she hurried down the street until she came to the shop where fancy costumes were rented. She went in, rented a dashing red Spanish costume and a tambourine, and was preparing to leave the store, when she heard Gregory Marshall's voice. Pshaw, Margery, I tried my best to see what costume you were renting, but all in vain. You will tell me what it is, won't you? I've tried so hard to call during my short term here at school, but it seems that you are busy all of the time. So I have planned to try again, this time at the masquerade party, Friday night. So won't you please tell me your costume, and meet me by the old oak tree in the corner of the campus yard ? Gregory, said Margery laughingly, I don't want anybody to know my costume, because then there will be no fun whatever. But since you have asked this as a favor, I will tell you, understanding that you will not tell. I have just rented a red satin Spanish costume, with a queer striped sash. Are you satisfied now ? Of course I am, and I'll meet you at nine-thirty by the tree, answered Gregory. Margery Duseau went back to the dormitory with a mischievous feeling running all through her. What would she do? Three boys, nine-thirty and the old oak tree in the corner. These three things THE COMMENT 51 bothered her greatly, and so deep were her thoughts, that at last she fell asleep over them, only to be awakened by a sharp knocking at the door. Missi, dar's a young man to the door, wants to speak to you all, said the maid. Very well, Elizag tell him to come into the parlor and Illl be down in a few minutes. A And with that Margery slammed the door and began Huffing her tousled hair. Several minutes later -found her in the parlor, face to face with Arthur Merrill. Why, Arthur, how you do surprise me. Where have you been ? Well, I've been working mighty hard, Miss Duseau. Pro- fessor sent a letter to father the other day telling him about my poor conduct in school this year. So I have to work hard now. But I came up to see about that party Friday night, and to ask you to meet me by that gate near the old oak tree about nine-thirty. I'll have my car there, and we'll take a ride. Please say yes. But, Arthur! I can't-yes, I will. I'll be there at nine-thirty sharp, answered, Margery hesitatingly. Good-bye, then, I must hurry back and study, or father will be receiving some more college news. That night brought very little sleep for Margery and her roommate Dorothy Haddon. Wednesday and Thursday were very busy days in the school, and Friday the Juniors worked hard, decorating the gymnasium for the crowning event of the season, the Junior-Senior masquerade. Early Friday morning Margery and Dorothy had prepared their costumes, and were starting down the hall when Eliza appeared, telling Margery that an A. D. T. boy wanted her at the door immediately. Jack's hurt, I know. Dorothy, what shall I do? And she ran down the hall. Very soon she came rushing back, bearing a telegram from Jack, in which he stated that he would arrive at the college that night, to spend Sunday with her. He wanted an answer, so Margery wrote, Come Dot, dear, just think! Jack is coming tonight to spend the week end with me. Isn't he a dear? Of course, I am anxious to see him, but I really did want to go to the party. And what will the boys-? Oh, I forgotg I didn't tell you what has happened. It is a joke in a way, but now it is a problem. Will you promise to keep a secret for once in your life if I tell you? said Margery in an anxious tone. 52 THE COMMENT Aye, aye, sister, I promise, answered the other. Well, strange as it may seem, I have a date with Harold Spencer, Stephen Clemens, Gregory Marshall and Arthur Merrill at the same time. I am to meet each one at nine-thirty by the old corner oak tree. Of course they will all be there at the same time, and neither one knows that the other one is coming. Harold asked first, then the others followed. I considered the matter as a joke and carried it out thinking I could have some fun. But now as jack is coming, I can't possibly go. Uh, what shall I do? Boys, boys, boys, they are the pest of my life! Margery, let your mind rest. Jack will hx matters. Come, dearieg there's the last bell. So the two girls went to classes. At nine-thirty that night, the dashing little Spanish girl wearing a red satin dress, a red ribbon tied on the left wrist, and a beautiful tiara in a mass of dark curls, stood beneath the old oak tree in the corner of the campus grounds. Presently footsteps were heard on the gravel path and a cavalier appeared. On each side of the path could be seen two other dark figures, approaching the sceneg and outside of the wall the dull chug-chug of a car was audible. Very soon our little friend the Spaniard was surrounded by four gallant looking gentlemen-a cavalier, a shepherd, a soldier and a colonial gentleman. Each stared, and wondered what it could mean. Vainly they endeavored to make their friend talk or even speak to them, but she remained silent. At last our friend the cavalier broke the silence. Margery Duseau, you will please explain this matter. I canlt understand this at all. Still there was silence. Don't be so hard on her, said the shepherd: perhaps she is backward in the presence of so many gentlemen. Margery, please remove your mask and explain your trap to us. But the -only answer they received was a serenade on the tambourine and peals of girlish laughter, issuing from behind a lilac bush. Presently Margery and Dorothy slipped from their hiding place. Girls will be girls, said Margery laughingly, and sometimes boys Will be girls also. So boys, I want you to meet Mr. John VW Wells. And with that she pulled the mask from the face of the would-be Spanish girl. ' l'Why, Margery! said the astonished and surprised four in one breath. I A Tina CoMM1eN'r 53 'lWell, now for an explanation. Each one of you boys made an engagement with me for nine-thirty. Then Jack wrote that he would be here tonight to spend Sunday with me. Dorothy and I were frantic as to what I should do, but Jack cleared the matter by coming down here himself. Now, boys, I know you will forgive me, Won't you? Jack made the plans, so you must blame him. But come, we are missing half of the fun. So the seven young people went back to the gymnasium. Isn't Margery the sweetest girl on earth? said Gregory Marshall, later that week. Of course she is, said the other boys. 'lAnd,,' put in I-Iarold Spencer, l'we'll all go down to her home and have a spread next week. Each one get a girl and we'll celebrate the occasion, because look what I have here. And Harold displayed a piece of white paper announcing the engagement of Miss Margery Duseau to Mr. John W. Wells, Jr. Three cheers for the 'Spanish girl, ' said Arthur Merrill. Uhiay he live happily with our lNIargery forever. FORGOTTEN V Only a dainty ivory fan, Only a handkerchief's fairy lace, VVhose faint perfume has long been lled, Only a rose's withered grace. Only a letter or two to read, VVhen dusk has touched the evening sky, Only a picture dim to kiss As twilight hours nightward fly. Only a broken dream or two, Only the aching heart that's here, Forget-me-nots of a yesterday, Companions now of a weary year. 54 1.-L 3111 Memoriam Qilass nf 1913 lil Qibarles Eubn iknhnnsun 1893 1911 1895 1911 Geurgm Baxter 1895 1912 lil john 331311 ilanhge ll 1 .wg ' ' 1'! 'w4 i' 'I ll wx lllll L. 722 CGMME NT ORGANIZATIONS A u mm W MM! Z E.!W'V X ' 'V 999fM 7 Q Q u wwf F Hunu u m ,Y4iliR1 .f.1... BOOK V .4 -1 'J . -1: .' - 4 2j:lE:4.j 'ITIIIC Cmm1aN'1' 55 THE COMMENT STAFF HE OMME VOLUME XI JUNE 1913 ANNUAL NUMBER PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF KEOKUK HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR, CHARLES HONCE DELEERT CHUTE , Q CHARLES B. ELUER I MARTHA TRACY I , ,,,,.Associatc Editors MERRILL MAJORS L, H V DONALD MCGRATH J DOROTHY KNIGHTS HORACE HlNKl.EY , HAROLD HANSON .IOSEPH MKIGICATH AUGUST PECHSTEIN IRWIN Coomus CLASS IR EPORT ERS Y V H .,,,,l9l3 ,,,,,l9l4 , ,,l'-JIS 1916 MANAGERS f H f ,,,,,, ., ,Manager Assxslant Manager 56 THE COMMENT KEOHI SOCIETY The Keohi Society has had very interesting and instructive meetings throughout the year. Miss Kiedaisch has been the advisor of the Society, and the officers were: Horace Hinkley, President, Helen Palmer Gray, Vice Presidentg Gladys Engelhardt, Secretary, and Harold Collins, Treasurer. Debates have been given on the following subjects: 1. This school should have a long session. 2. The treatment of the Government toward the Indians is infamous. 3. Socialism would be a benefit to our country. 4. Term examinations should be abolished. 5. There should be an educational test as a qualification for voting. 6. Vocational schools should be substituted for the modern high school. 7. The initiative, referendum and recall should be adopted in the United States. 8. The United States should have a standing army. 9. Medical inspection should be made compulsory in the public schools. 10. Cartoons have more influence in developing public opinion than the editorial. ll. Moving pictures should be used in Keokuk High School. Two literary meetings were held and they proved to be a great success. At one of these, a Eugene Field program was rendered. Incidents from the author's life were given, and several of his poems, Little Boy Blue, The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat and others were read. Several piano and vocal solos were also rendered by some of the musical members of the Society. The second literary meeting was held February 12, on Lincoln's birthday, and a Lincoln program was given. Anecdotes from the life of Lincoln, Lincoln's inaugural address, and The Perfect Tribute were read. On April 18, a declamatory contest was given in the Assembly room of K. H. S. under the auspices of the Keohi. The contestants were the Misses Mae Bonney, Mary Rich, Gladys Koch, Helen Pond, Frances Russey and Edna Bennett, and the Messrs. Horace Hinkley and Clarence Alling. Three medals were awarded to the three best contestants: Frances Russey received the gold medal, Mae Bonney the silver and Mary Rich the bronze. XLEIIIJOS IHOEIH 'HI-LL ua Cmmlaw 51 58 THE COMMENT GERMAN CLUB HISTORY Every epoch is marked by a beginning and an ending. So it is with the school life of a student. The beginning in a school year carries with it many pleasant and lasting memories and we must consider it an important event in the life of an individual. One of these events was the ushering in of the German Club of that memorable 3rd day of October. New officers presided and affairs were carried on in a systematic way. It was here also decided that a sense of brotherhood exists among us, and furthermore, an object for the Club was cited-to learn to sing German songs, not to eat German victuals. lt has seemed as though the mighty vibrations would rock the old walls from their foundations. The teachers passing along the hall would stare in with awe-struck amazement at such mighty music exuding from the interior of the old assembly. If anyone chanced to inquire who the perpetrators might be, they would usually receive the following reply, Oh, it is those larmenden Deutsch studentenf' Returning to more serious things, our meetings this year have been of an interesting nature-addresses on subjects relating to German life. We shall never forget the way in which lWiss Joy related Die Geschichte der Schenurirdigkeiten Deutschlands. Here, I feel in duty bound to mention how kind Mr. Smith and Mr. Gosewisch were for telling us about the German laws. How brave we soon learned to feel after they told us of the army l' Why, we couldnlt walk down to our seats without the chandeliers jarring from their places of usefulness. But oh! how glad we were to be Americans when they told us of the curfew. Then the meeting when Mr. Wolfe played those German songs. Then, als-o, that cunning piece that little Joseph Marder spoke. We were unable to appreciate it to its fullest degree on account of our limited vocabulary. Here, too, must not be forgotten the address of Mr. Farmer, who told us of his actual experiences in singing German opera. We feel well informed as to how to act on such an occasion, if ever. Little else remains to be told. Looking backward upon the year it has made a truly brilliant record. May Dame Fortune smile upon the Club in the future as she has in the past, and may each of its members ever keep in mind the significance of their motto, which reminds them to learn to sing German songs, not to eat German victuals. HKYID NVWHEID HHJ. TIIIC COMMIQN1 60 Tlllrl CoMix1if:N'1' OFFICERS OF THE BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION THF BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Boys' Athletic Association for the year 1912-1913 has been active in all directions. The officers, Wilhelm Heinen-.an, Presidentg August Pechstein, Vice Presidentg Charles Honce, Secretary, and Horace Hinkley, Treasurer, have tried their best to further the interests of the Association in all directions. Near the end of the year Mr. Hinkley resigned and Delbert Chute was elected treasurer. Qwing to personal reasons Mr. Chute refused to serve, and Nlerrill Nlajors was chosen. He has discharged his duties faithfully. There are fifty-eight members in the Association and they are nearly all live ones. lfinancially the Association has been able to remain on its feet. At the beginning of the year there was a little over one hundreld dollars in the treasury. The cantata given by the glee clubs and orchestra for its beneht brought in quite a sum to the treasury. The generous spirit of the members was shown by their voting the football coach a salary to show their appreciation of his services, and in appointing a committee to buy sweaters for the members of the football team. This is something never before thought of by anyone in the Association, and is an example of the school spirit displayed by its members. With competent oflicers in the Association, and a big member- ship, which from present indications there will be, the Boys' Athletic Association of 1913-1914 ought to be an exceedingly valuable organization. Tina CUMMIQN1' 61 OFFICERS OF THE GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Another year has come to a close for the Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation and it has been carried on with enthusiasm by all. This year a hockey team was organized by the girls and' practice was started, but nothing definite was done along this line. Perhaps next year, however, this sport will be encouraged and supported by the girls with more vigor. The social events of the Association have been rather quality than quantity, and those that did take place were a huge success. On Nlarch 28, 1913, the girls enjoyed a masquerade at the Y. VV. C. A. The costumes were very clever and much amusement was afforded by trying to guess who was who. All the Sen-ior girls went dressed as boys and quite made up for the lack of real boys at the party. , The ofheers of the Association for this year were: Josephine Buss, President, '13g Georgia Schell, Vice President, Elizabeth VVilson, Secretary, '14, Helen Palmer Gray, Treasurer, '14. Although the oilicers for the next year have not been elected, we feel that they will be competent to carry on the work of the Association and work just as hard for its growth and success as the present ollicers have done. 62 Tina CoMm1aN'r Y 'T l THE BOYS' GLEE CLUB The Boys' Glee Club for 1912-1913 has been as active as any other in the history of the school. lts ollicers are: Delbert Chute, President: Wlalter Schwarz, Secretaryg and Charles Honce, Leader. Under the supervision of Prof. Hayden it assisted in the recital of The lVlay Queenfl At the Third Annual Declamatory Contest the Club rendered a half dozen or more four-part songs, and the Work received much applause. At the time of this Writing the Boys' Gleef Club is preparing a program to give in concert with the other two High School organ- izations some time in May. There are several of the best singers leaving the Club this year, but the prospects for next year are as bright if not brighter for an organization of good Workers. Tina CoMx11cN'1' 63 GI RLS' GLEI-5 CLUB Ofhcers-Beatrice Williamson, President, Mildred Powers, Leader: Helen Gray, Secretaryg Frances lVIcGaw, Treasurer. Under the efficient direction of Mr. Hayden, the Girls' Glee Club, with the Boys' Glee Club and the orchestra, presented the beautiful cantata, The May Queen, by Bennett. This work required much practice, and was practically the most important piece of music study taken up during the year. A complimentary concert given by the two glee clubs and the orchestra was given in the High School toward the close of the school year. The Club also made a public appearance before the Monday Music Club. 64 Tnia CoMM1aN'r THE ORCHESTRA BIQNJMIIN PIQLZ ...M.,...,,.,,-...s,,,.,,. , .,A-- President HP2LliN GRAY ...H ---Secretary and Treasurer DIiLl3ICR'l' Cnunz--- .,r..,.,,,---,, Pianist P. C. HAYDIQN ....., -- -- ,... -- .,... ,Director A Very successful year has been enjoyed by the orchestra.. They have taken up a dozen or more classical and standard selections, some of which will be presented publicly at the concert of the High School musical organizations near the end of May, and also at the commence- ment exercises. They also furnished the music for The May Queen and rendered several beautiful selections at the Annual Declamatory Contest. Their Work on these last two occasions was greatly compli- mented. THE LOMMENT 65 S-I 9 YAY '5- nfzvj My ' VVV' sAAAA,.,v-,V ,vg,vf.. THE SOFA CLUB Song-Let us alone and We will do the rest. Motto-The less space the merrier. References-Any High School couple. Officers- Chief spring breakers: Donald McGrath and Charlotte Buck. Wearers of the plush: Jesse Devero and Bessie Wright. Associate sofa bouncers: Irving Ackerson and Alberta Tracy, Albert Jenkins and Maurine Pinkley, August Pechstein and Dorothy Renaud, Glen Noelke and Mina Bonham. Amateurs about to be admitted: Edward Schmidt and Helen McKee, Hugh Corey and Josephine Kollmeyer. This association, originally founded at one of the Senior parties, is progressing rapidly along all lines, and a prosperous and enjoyable year has been experienced by all. In this progressive age where economy is a necessity, the founding of the Sofa Club has been of signal importance. It is almost unbelievable the small amount of space the whole club can be accommodated in. It is one small step toward the things We are striving for in life, economy of time and space, and thus the Sofa Club has set a noble example. 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ME NEVER APPEARENC E OF SOME rm :ses -nas onus' ow. amen worms or 0' ou' 'Am C0493 ON nnssnralnou. wvmv A snznmo :mu mg Fovzneouux vourum POUCH NECK PAY Y A1 4-.' P ,Jimmy l .Sl A ' 535:51 ,x 4.:'::f.!.1f1 'A A, l , W, 3 41 W ,.4lVfxf:f?5'5'Q' AA! V A S -E f x -H Q---...Q 4 five we sf Q -' Amfstwtiy -5-... ff m za .QA1VL-- Afky hey'-1-' 55 K X ,'-3 4f-2A.' Eh W X 1 ' , Wf OMME NT X' ' 'lm , f ,S 1'lA' W ug 1 L Q + J FOOT B L55 68 THE COMMENT FOOTBALL REVIEW A shrill blast from' the timer's whistle brought to a close not only the Thanks- giving Day's game with Milton, but also the most successful football season in the history of K. H. S. With a record of six victories, two defeats, and one tie game, and with a total of one hundred sixty points to our opponents twenty-seven, we feel that we have a right to be proud of our team. Notwithstanding the injuries received by the players, and their lack of weight, only three touch-downs were made over our line. while the purple and white crossed the 'Lgreat divide of their enemies no less than twenty-five times. Speed, vim, pluck and brain work char- acterized the play of our warriors,' and a cleaner bunch of sports never trod the gridiron, Teamwork seemed to be the motto of the squad, and so well was it followed, it is hard to pick any super-star, although Devero, Heine- man, C. Mackenzie and Vaughan seem to have a small edge on the others. Bim's speed, Mac's defense, and Vaughan's aggressiveness were all marvelous, but the headwork and vim of Captain Devero undoubtedly made the team what it was-a perfect machine. Great credit belongs to Coach Merrill for the development of the squad, and the plays worked out under his direction were the means of defeating our opponents. T.,- CAPT. DEVERO KCOliL1k .......... .,.... 0 Burlington --- -- O Keokuk -- --- 14 Memphis --- -- 0 Keokuk -- --- 36 Quincy ---- --- 0 Keokuk -- --- O Fairfield --- --- l4 Keokuk -- --- 13 Milton ----- - 7 Keokuk -- --- 0 ,lacksonville --- - 6 Keokuk -- --- 20 Memphis ---- - 0 Keokuk -- --- 19 Carthage --- - 0 Keokuk -- --- 58 Milton -- --- 0 160 27 Tun COMMENT THE FOOT BALL TEAM WINNERS OF K'S DEVERO C. MACKENZIE HPIINEMAN J. MACKENZIE ELDER ACKERSON PECHSTEIN HUISKAMP MCGRATH SITTLER VAUGHAN DRUMMOND JENKINS DIMOND 70 Tina COMlN'llENT 7, ., . 6 t K. i , W , 1 VVhen the last section of the cofferdam liuilt to unwzitei' the lied of the Mississippi ahead of the great lieoknk dam was going in, the river made its last lialtle :iguinst the harness of the engineer, and swept through the narrowing opening with tremendous force. The cofferdam was built by Frenchsfanadians trained to work in swift water while employed as timlxerjaeks in Ontario. The great Keukuk dam in the Mississippi is passed hy a lock of the same width as those at Panama and with E1 lift one-third higher than in any one of the isthmus. This colossal lock, com- pleted since this picture was photographed becomes the property of the United States when finished, V5 72 THE Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk Ke-okuk Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk Keokuk CAPT. DEVERO Keokuk - - - COMMENT BASKET BALL REVIEW What was probably the most suc- cessful season Keokuk High School basket ball has ever seen, came to a close on March l, when We hung it onto Canton by a score of 52 to 24. This was certainly a first class finish for a first class season. Keokuk copped a majority of the games, Win- ning six and losing five. We also scored 28 more points than our oppo- nents, which is a whole lot when com- pared With former years when We were on the opposite side for three and four times that amount. Al- though several men Will be out of next year's team because of gradu- ation, the prospects are still bright, and with a little enthusiasm a cham- pionship team may be the result, that will eclipse all previous records. 19 Hannibal ......-....-.. 24 40 Kahoka --- --- 12 21 Canton --- --- 20 45 Pella ....-..-, --- 19 21 Fort Madison -H U- 22 33 Mt. Pleasant --- --- 45 22 Cttumwa .,.... --- 54 26 Fort Madison -- --- 19 45 Mt. Pleasant ..-. --- 33 20 Hannibal ..... --- 44 52 Canton ....... --- 24 344 Opponents .... ..... 3 16 'l'11ic Ccmxllmflt 73 THE BASKET BALL TEAM YVINNICRS OF K'S DEVERO HICINICMAN JENKINS PI'ICHS'l'HIN MUGRATH VAUGHAN HUISKAMP 74 Tina Cmmiawii al After passing through the turlmine wheels, th e wuts-r umiits tu the tziil rziue out through huge tiilmes the openings uf which :ire seen in the picture, which :ire lxxelitv-mic hy furty-two feet in tliZ1IIlk'lC'I'S :mtl large eiwugli tu euiitziiii 11 bungalow, 1 lizicli of thiry titanic turbines in the Wurld's greatest water-power liuilt iii the Mississippi river here at lieokuk, is set in the center ot Z1 Circular clizmilmcr in the soliml concrete lmsemeiit uf the power liousc. The cliziixilier is thirty-nine feet iii tlizimeter :intl twenty-twu feet high, :tml the water flows thruugli four immense intakes nwziy from the rezimler past the Iniezntiuii nf the lad- der on the Hoor :xml strikes the water wheel with vqiinl force :it every point on its ciixtiiiiiferciice, 5 rx- IU 44' CHARLE 76 Tina CoMMiaN'r BASEBALL REVIEW So far this season the team has been going along fairly well. Keokuk opened the season at LaGrange Col-- lege April 19. Owing tc rough grounds and the nervousness of new men, Keokuk went to pieces in the lirst inning. LaGrange won 8 to 5. On April 19, Keokuk played at Canton, lVlo. Errors coupled with some ter- rific hitting netted Canton fourteen runs in the first five innings, While Keokuk was securing three. In the fifth, Diamond was replaced by Jen- kins who held Canton to two hits the rest of the game while Keokuk was tying the score. The game went into extra innings but had to be called at the end of the eleventh so Keokuk could catch the train, the score standing 14 to 14. The next game was played at Keokuk on Nlay 3. ln the third a hit coupled with two bad errors by Devero allowed Memphis three runs. Keokuk was unable to CAPT. HARRINGTON meet the delivery of Nlclaane and lost 5 to 1. The next game was to be played at Nlemphis on May 17, but because of rain the game had to be called otl. Mr. Crimmins, jr., again has given his valuable time to the welfare of the team. He deserves great credit for his valuable coaching. Keokuk .... --- 5-La Grange College ,....... -- 8 Keokuk -,.. ---I4-Canton ........ -- -HI4 Keokuk ,,.. -,, 1-Memphis ....... 5 Keokuk ...Y ---l7-Canton --- , , 5 Keokuk .... -- 1-Canton -U U- 5 Keokuk .................. 38-- 37 There are still several games to be played, but they will be too late to get in the Annual. On the strength of these it is hoped Keokuk will eventually finish a champion team. Tllli Ccmxllcwli 71 THE BASE BALL TEAM NO BASEBALL K'S HAVE BEEN AVVARDED AS THE COMMENT GOES T0 PRESS. 73 Tlllc COMMICNI N we G 5 , Eggufgj 0, QQ, . 0 .5 mg g 1. f Q5 O.UTo--'? ts! X E . 0 fIN W, Homes y 1 MR. CTuyLQ ' Z X E S shaved M ' i Q, Z fr Q --- VL -,,. Q. -3 Q -A, f-. -6 0 P5Flll'5?333T R5 GQ Q 0 gsleirnYznT who. 5- 'uYSEJ-T- QM? QW ? 15300-QR Hhs.-noaig I :. -?. ! t m00h1Y?. ,.' Tm-f'He.L WIq ,din ' - ? LJQT cn im F ff www News Coinuhfi 'viii h -it-N Bit' J L p , IJ -N . QI v1. 0 WI Q as v mloifi' 4' f 'm1'S 'C-5' 9 'J , GS, num Q 0Si Il3m A A-'wif wise W ff 'Eif Wa W' s?s?Mw sQ- 435' if 'gf M W QTL-R ' Tfluffw. CHUTE. Jtffwg H0-RKlp'l9T6rL 'Q'-PEtE I 1 W' fm COMMENT GRINDS 7' Ig Mfg 'lilly' IIIIL1 ar ll, Z f nww1 Y, -v -v --'mm' N 7 'll f SF'-'fllluniiigrijiulllll 4 F uuuu um I .Y4Ql551 m'irmmm....... -4 A ' 57' BOOK VII mfs H : , I . 32 5.2 .. S'-WV THE COMMENT 79 OUR TRACK TEAM Running Broad Sarcasm ,.M....,.,. ---Corey Standing Joke ......... ..... S ittler Hop. Skip and Flunk ..., .... M ajors I-ow Gurgles ...... ..... T racy Throwing a Bluff--- ....... Elder Hurling Hot Air--- ---- McGrath Long Slump ------ --- ----- Ackerson Hazel Ackley- Ruth, what does your father do? Maud I-illey- He tries to save men. Hazel- Say, tell him to save one for me. Irving Cdown on his kneesj- Alberta, I love you with all my heart, with all my soul. Alberta- Honest, Irving, do you mean what you say? Irving- lNIean what I say? Do you think I'm bagging my trousers for nothing P Miss Cole- Your answer, Mr. Majors, reminds me of Quebec. Majors- Why? Miss Cole- Because it is founded on such a high bluff' Meador- I was going fishing Sunday, but pa wouldn't let me. Minister- That's the right kind of papa to have. Did he tell the reason why ? I Meador-'fYes, sirg he said there wasn't enough bait for two. Kirby- Seifert, why donlt you speak to your friend at the other end of the car P Seifert fconfidentiallyl- She has not paid her fare yet. Elder- I don't see why the flies in this school like me so well. Chute- They like to find something their own size, Elderf, Sittler- Gus, I hear you're in love. I bet she's some girl. Gus-llWell, she treats me rightfl 1 Sittler- That's all you have to do to any dog and he'll stick around. liig Tun Cmm1cN'r .i.i NOVEMBER 'O ilu 1 my 'SQ-. '-45 loecamagnlf mlm 20 05 -fi-53 - .4 Q,.J5'-1 a n MW 4 ' ' Uxl 0 lllllllllll . . . gg ms' o -f an XZ- ., , Mnumzv zo Q ggi . , NA nw G' - llll X li -some WW Qll! mm qu l I N 6 Q -H H318 0 6 .9 . ' 'L' ,' JI 1 lllll ,,,. O ' , 111:11 y A 2 XR f JXNUAR? Tuff ' 155 4 55:31 Y-- ' y T 1. ' W5 W' I 1 ' H 7 sg- ,1-- WW lb :- A - 1 -L.- -- Ai Sept. Sept. Sept Sept. Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. HIGH SCHOOL organized. 6-Girls' Athletic Association organized. 10-Senior Class organized. ll 15 25 28 31 7- 19- 21- 23- ,1 U - 31- 11 -Keohi Literary Society organized. -Junior Class organized. --First debate given in Keohi. -Keokuk defeated by Bur- lington in first F. B. game. The German Club organiz- ed. The Girls' Glee Club or- ganized. Quincy defeated, 36 to 0. Big bon fire. Seniors choose class pins. The Courtesy Club organ- ized. Senior party at Cory's. Car overturns. First Soph. party at Mc- Kee's. -Junior hayrack. Senior youths forage. C Tina COMMIQNT 81 LENDAR Nov. 28-Keokuk defeats Milton 58 to 0. Dec. 13-First B. B. game. Hanni- bal 24, K. l9. Dec. 20-Football men get pies. Jan. 9-First Junior sieighing party. Jun. 20-Freshmen arrive at K. H. S. Feb. 14-Rough neck day. Dr. Reid Feb. Feb. 14- Feb. 19- uses big stick. 14-Senior party at Buss'. Library Club organized. Sophs. have another par- ty. Snap shot just atter class scrap. Mar. 1-Last B. B. game. Keokuk 52, Canton 24. Mar. T-May Queen given. Mar. 10-Big scandal. Sittler walks with a girl. Mar. 31-Senior party at Meister's. April 11 -Third Annual Deelama- tory Contest. X April 19-First base ball game. La Grange 8, Keokuk 5. LIGHTS OFF You urqpgg- S UINU i TWO VVITH ONCUES MAPCI-I I U 'M' 8 0 : '..s mix A WWW fl!!! of Q 1 W, ' ,'. Q F 1 417722 Z mmukgfb W1 Q '-gf' In 1 .L 1 1 Z Q' , 1 Z- In S 00 0 ' ' : l, ' , , ,. I 2 h 0 ' ' :4' 7 0 !f I I f X J 9' IJJ. , .V Z 8 O - - W- I I SZ THE COMMENT ff 1 or nrwn of nfurnxiitymo c 0 N D U c T E D IINZIIV ',.. 1 I X' ig ' Baroness von Cnrlova ll cLovz,eeAu1v- FAsmoNJ '-ffl ,Q r .lf N 1 Nlamquis of Greencheese ,gzip cum.:-rucsm ,ffgf aff Q 1' Dear Baroness-l have a beau. He has come to see me once. I-le has asked me if he can kiss me. What shall l do P--Hazel. Answer-Tell him yes, but never to ask you again. Dear Baroness-l am in love With a girl and she reciprocates. Can l put my arm around her Waist ?-Irving. Answer-That depends upon the size of the girl and the length of your arm. Dear Baroness-My face would be beautiful Were it not for many freckles. How can I remove them ?-Mabel. Answer-Apply sulphuric acid with a comb. A sharp knife might be of help. Dear Baroness--l am in love with a Quincy man, but he loves another. What can l do?-Helen H. Answer-Consider yourself lucky. Dear Marquis-I have trouble with my feet. One foot is larger than the other. What would you advise ?-Birge. Answer-Buy different size shoes, and wear the larger one on the larger foot. THE COMMENT 83 Corey Cseeking a jobj-- Have you an opening for me, sir? Business Man- Yes, there's one behind you. Close it as you go outf' Schwarz- Have a cigarette, old man. Joe McGrath-l'Thanks. I don't smoke fool-killers. Schwarz fthoughtfullyj- Well, I don't blame you for not taking chances. Miss K- Why do you put a hyphen in bird cage P Dorothy K- It's for the bird to sit on. Miss Becker Cin Botanyj- What turns green Hrst in the spring Charlotte- Christmas jewelryfl Fulton- Your hand reminds me of a camel. Stern- HoW's that ? Fulton- Goes without water for seven days. Vera- My hair smells like moth balls. Fillmore- Been storing it away, I guess. Mother- Don't you dare use such language again! I'm ashamed of you l ' Horace H.- Why, mal Kipling uses it and he's- Mother- He does? Then don't you ever play with him again. A school paper is a great invention, The staff gets all the fame, The printer gets the money And the editor, the blame. I saw a magician turn Water into milk last night. I-Ie wasn't a magician. He was a milkmanf' Man on Shore- I am going to have you arrested when you come out of there. Man in the Pond- Te he. I ain't comin' out. Ilm committin' suicide. fSinks with a bubbling grin., 84 Tlllc CcmM1aN'1' MARINE LIFEIN TI C KLE R S KEOKUI-4 HIGH HOW rf-as ROUGH N NECKERS QA 0 IIREATED I X , 4 L I I f I I f , .Sv L-B 0 g . - - mommua 1-. W , cuur 65 fflx 'WI L 24 conv ' xXIl!f' 2 I ,-1 I-X A I SXX REID wff y, J- 1 O I Q Ba Cor 5' 'Z' xx? ow ff va 4 SCHOOL 6 f H II Q9 4: In 8 We N X 0 N , . . I, or 4 N . I 5 N Hx A J X II my .I y 'I nnmouo XI IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE 'l'llllllllllllllllllljlllllllllll. F1 4 jf .II XD fx- I2 If If ix TURKISH CIGARETITS' pn.. H... um nn-- u.. ...- - .H H... .u IIIIILIIIIIIIIIIIII-llllllmmul OFFICIAL EMBLEM OF THE HIGH SCHOOL'- FROM APPEARENCE5 , , If 7 OMF HIGH SCHOOL I MEMBERS ARE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME me mem' assume QAM? E AMINATIONS s'.gg'.g.,?gZg V e I'I:I5 C ' ' I .Wave X9 -- i?9+ TED QUIT I NOVV HORACE YOU THE THOSE PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS Puvsncs ns N0 LIGHT sruov ?3' WM THE ANGEL cm.ue MEMBERS- Nacuoms, noeuas Ano Klngy J x '75 E J' f X - P 1 f, , .4 uf. ' fur, ,, , IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII funn:-ummumunnuu 0' THAT GRI-IPHH Pl-IONE AN OLD LHNDMRQ K CF M2. owls Room. A GREAT Soul. soorue 2 3 - r, i -II-I1 ' mfwfffflb Ei! Q .mn-um-n D0 VOU KNOW THESE TWD. THEY ARF. SENIORS - WMA! O JUST ANY TWO. E 'AJ xc,-1 1, it COMPOSITE PICTURE OF CORY BOLTON CREYWELL E ANDCOLLINS INTHEN R A FUTURE o 2? X -- It X If wmwe EI ww ln- Q .f WQSQXIX o I 'CJ Iwwggtgaif X S r IE? ,Q II 'F'- P f ,I RESIDENT GLADVS ENGLEHART I I E DOROTHY KNIGHTS ,-,l MEMBERS ISAGELLE VDNNING 1 IVIAUD LILLY DONALD NICGEATH EH 1 E A H gg g , l .,, . v A I . ' W' W IQ ' , ' Q ' . 1 . 5 ' Q35 ng. V . , Q1 2 wx,-, M - ' V, X 1 , . :-5 mf .av I - 1 url II an , WX II- . 'N II If a X frm - In X Fm I J ,Q X L b 1-'-, I I f - XI X ' ia? II, 1 I Q -' I 'X XM iigxiv KM, ax' 4 I N:-.-- ,M EP, 'I ig. HE sw-umous cms- ' 7 I mwah- PM - f - M.. ,IQ-.uk We H 5 V. - - fl - . ., 1 V Im L. ' I - :fl '., 'I-! .. 1 ' 'ilf,ii,,- ,WX MY MISTAKE' EEG PARDON 'L '4 A 0, Nnuourvt THE COMMEN1' 85 Devero- Are you cold, Bessie ?'l Bessie- Yes. a Devero- I.et's compromise. Passenger- How often does your trolley car kill a man ? Conductor Ctartlyj- Only once. McGrath- Dearest, if I were you, I couldn't live without me. Miss Becker Cin Botanyj-'4What animal has the nearest approach to man ? ' Pagett Cquicklyj- A flea. Judge-- Your age, madam ?l' Aged Witness-- I have seen 33 summers. Judge- How long have you been blind ? At whom are you looking? demanded the young lady of the young man who obstructed her path. 'Atchoolu replied the hay fever victim as he hurried off. Chute- I liked the Shakespeare plays. They brought things home to me I never saw before. Moore- Huh, thatls nothing. Our laundry man does the same thing. Harrington Cduring baseball gamej- Corey has struck out three times. What is the matter With him ? Devero- He's a prohibitionist. Harrington-'KA prohibitionist ? Devero-'lYes. He doesn't like a high ball and never touches a drop. Bank-l'Say, boys, I have a joke up my sleeve that is a cracker. Bever- What is it ?'f Bank- Uneeda biscuit. Charlotte-- There's such a thing as too much accuracyfl Bessie- I-Iow so ? Charlotte- I told Dike last night he could have just one kiss, and he only took one. 86 I -X,x, 1 v' I 0 , llllll o Asc' , lf 1 K - X I . 'L V 0 CORY . 4 X ' . 1:-' Lb il is I mlb fqzff m NIONTAGUE . my . - , GZ, llll Billie, 5 x, .nlliq 2 8 ,fiiiimlv I ,tii 'la 5' ' 'Q .. im BROVVN fiiiiwseq U: 51 I 3 Oi 49 g f aan ' I ' CHUTE The COMINIENT CHAMPIONS OF K. H. S. This is the speaker of fair Keokuk town, In all his debates he's been never put down. He's the greatest old orator, that ever orated, He wedded his art and they're very well mated, He stole all the motions 'of Webster and Clay, And invented some more of his own, so they say, He uses his most noble art all the day. Here is the soldier of Keokuk town fair, With a fine wooden sword and a big shock of hair. A soldier must have 'em ftake heed all ye hootersj, To shield him from sun and Mexican bean shooters Look at his medals, not tarnished nor rust, Because they are made from crisp pieces of crust, Watch his chest swell, I am sure he will bust. Here is the chemist of old Keokuk town, He's the chemiest chemist that ever blew down. He delves into gases most all of the day, And raises some wonderful ordors, they say, He wears a big apron, and looks wondrous wise, Talks learned on water, it's great for his size, He surely must dream of his acid and dyes. Here's the musician of old Keokuk town, He can sing way up high, or a bit farther down. As a champion squawker he's beaten Caruso, He was born to be great, and all of us knew sog With his wonderful pose, and his head hoisted high, He sends out his ringing notes up to the sky, The birds hang their heads in shame, hearing his cry. THE COMMENT Here is the beauty of old Keokuk High, With a shock of black hair, and a very blue eye. He wears sporty clothes, including green shirts, And his favorite job is chasing the skirts. His socks are a marvel, his face like Apollo, The styles that he starts we all gladly follow, He's handsome for sure, though his head is all hollow. Here is a rough guy of Keokuk so bold, He's tougher than beef that is twenty years old. He can down half the kids in the school with one finger, On boxing rules he lets his eye fondly linger' He has proven his prowess in many a mill, To all of his comers he hands the sleep pill, He guarantees all of his size he can spill, This is the fusser of old Keokuk town, As the candy k.id, heart breaker, he has renown. With an eye for the ladies, no matter the size, He takes them all, short and tall, brainless and wise Although he's no brains of his own, they're not needed, His pathway to fame is already conceeded, His Cupid like language by girlies is heeded. This is the bluffer from our Keokuk High, He's the biggest of bluffers betwixt earth and sky. He goes into history is asked for some dates But instead the thrillingest story relates, His school work is easy, no lesson he reads, A big bunch of nerve is all that he needs, He's ready with such and he always succeeds. v 87 if .--,. , l v ' ' ll!! l l I- gg ,eil ROLLOSSON lll!!. A gli-. iii ll . .!l!!.!!! ' E n5!1!!!l .ii .iijiii 'ieusese Ifisnvwl El . rf- 'L se-- iiizitwifh' Ile!!! . in!!! 122 ez 4' el- lp nn A u4l'n H-llfll I .17 - 1 All ...:.-, 0' -1 ,x x .., X 1 . xx I ,a , K fer! ' MCGRATH 5, X A X .. imc 9 J S ' . ,fw- NY ' I I u ww' ll 14- Glo ce Q 5. ig' 5 MAJORS ..., 88 it in THE CQMMENT ON HIS KNEE The night is dark and not a star Is anywhere to see, But I sit here upon the bench With something on my knee. There is a quiver 'round my heart- It beats real rapidly, For I sit here upon the bench, With something on my knee. My breast is heaving up and down- I'm breathing heavily, And still I sit here on the bench, With something on my knee. The Prom is going on inside, But no, it's not for me, For sadly sit I on the bench, With Water on my knee. Upstahlton- Our hen laid an egg yesterday. Fulton- That's nothing. Pa laid a corner stone. Beulah- Say, make a noise like a tree. Rudolph- How ? Beulah- Leave Dearest darling, I love thee, he said. Ditto, George, was her sweet reply. Eight hours passed. The young man who hoeing corn. What does lditto' mean, father?l' he asked. I can not find the dictionary. The old farmer rested on his hoe and said: f Well, do you see that cabbage there ? Yes, responded the youth. And the next one ? Yes Well, that's ditto. Darn her, said the impetuous youth, she called me a cabbage head. THE COMMENT 89 PARADISE A shadedir-oom, An open fire, A cosy nook And your heart's desire. PURGATORY The self-same room With lights a few, The self-same nook With ma there too. INEERNO The blessed chance, The room, the shade, The nook, the Hre, And enter, sire. BETWEEN DANCES Last night, I was engaged- Oh, dear, congratulations! In conversation with George- Oh! And he began talking very earnestly of his love- Yes, yes. - For wild flowers. UAW! Slipping his arm quietly around-- Go on-go on. The back of my chair, he began talking about the moonlight and then he proposed-- 'lYes-please go on. k'That We take a stroll around the lake. Fudge McGrath- Gee, my bones ache. Pechstein-t'Yes, these headaches are a nuisance, aren't they ? Miss Becker- Where do the bugs go in the Winter ? Nichols Qabsent-mindedlyj-- Search me. 90 TH1: COMMENT Birge Clocking at picturej+ Does your sister paint ? Ross-- Yes, but she's finished that an' is puttin' on the powder now. She'll be down in a minute. A BANQUET MENU RELISHES Pickles fSour J --Noelke Pickles C Dill Q -Bland SOUPS FISH Noodle-Sittler Shrimp-Ackley Bean-Opstahlten Lobster-Huiskamp OX Tail-Pelz Clam-Kirchner Suckers-Pechstein, Pelz, Brown, Harrington MEATS Beef-Elder Spring Chicken--Rollosson Goose-Burgerr Hash--Robbins Tongue-Bonham VEGETABLES Greens-Helwig, Sands, Gray, Stern Pumpkin-McGrath Cabbage-Majors DESSERT Dcvil's Food Cake-Hinkley Angel Food-Jenkins Rice Pudding--Collins Assorted Pie-Montague FRUITS Peaches-Tracy, Schell, Patterson, Powers Prunes-Devero, Joe lVIcGrath, Agnew, Kirby . NUTS Chute Nelson Ringstrom Elder Heineman Ackerson Corey lVIcQuoid TIiE COMMENT A SENIOR'S RETROSPECTION We must say good bye to school days, Now Commencement time is here, And turn our backs on pleasures That for years have seemed so dear. When it's over, we'll think of school days Passed in this charming old town, And 'twill be a gem in our future When we've attained renown. And as years are rolling onward, And we're drifting far away From the dear High School influence With its peaceful, hallowing swayg We would turn again in memory To the dear familiar place, And within that pleasing picture Every old time scene retrace. We can hear again the bell notes Ringing out upon the air, Calling us to haste our footsteps And resume our studious care. We can see again the school room Where the sunshine shadows chase, And can see again loved faces In their old accustomed place. But of all our fondest memories, Cherished more than all besides, Are the thoughts of school-mate's faces Scattered now, both far and wide. Oh! these happy, happy school days! Lightly prized 'till gone for aye. Still the memory fondly lingers On the old High School of K. EDNA BENNETT. 92 Tina COMMIQNI' Yi -M--x....,.,bJ ' ?.fJ 'f'f For some distance between the lllinois bluff to which il is tied and the east bank of the olll river, the great Koekuk dum was built tliroughu ineuilow. A deep CXCllVZ1l.lUIl in the bed rock was made for the bottom of the dam, and the latter wus cast of concrete in steel forms, 455' Pl 132 , 2 is ,GJ ..,, 'V e 4-1 s Across this cornlield the eastern enfl of the Keoknk Llzun was built from the lllinois bluff to the Old river bank. Steainbonts are now lllflllglllllg the deep water wlicrc the corn slmcks were photographed months ago. In the lmackground, on the Iowa bluff, is the city uf Keukuk. 1.2. X --X 'f A 5 X 2 3 3i'Wi3'0f-.--2. M , ', .uws45Qq -5-. g-':ig,k E Z Eggs? if , Z , Boon V111 1' W - ..,. V ' The Comment fidfvertising Serlion 'I' 4' ku k, UR new building was de- signed and built exclusive- ly for the photographic busi- ness, embodying all require- ments and appliances necessary for producing the highest stand- ard of Work. In equipment and for quality of Work our estab- lishment ranks with the best in the country. AWARDED FIRST PRIZE FIVE SUCCESSIVE YEARS BY PHOTOGRAPHERS, ASSOCIATION OF IowA QBffitiaI Photographer for water Bower Qlinmpanp The Comment Adfvcrlisifzg Section IE! lil FTER the commencement exer- Mj cises are over and you have chos- ig! en the vocation you think you are GJ , , Ga . ZGKWQN best fitted for, reflect for awhile upon the good advice often given by your in- structors: whatever is Worth doing at all is worth doing well. We have adhered to the above rule strictly, and attribute our success in the printing business to a strict observance of it. We do not specialize: No job is too small to receive our closest attention, and we live up to our motto that anything from an enve- lope corner to acatalog must be printed in a manner that will satisfy the customer before it does us. Our rapid growth is not remarkable from the fact that we have merely grown, but it also signifies that eternal vigilance on our part to meet the de- mands of our customers-to give them the kind of printing that carries the message to their customers in a convincing manner-has been the one important feature in our development. LUTZ E? STAHL The Comment Advertising Section Scott Sz O'Reilly: Eruggists AGENTS FoR NUNNALLY'S CANDIES 600 MAIN STREET RAI-I! RAI-ll RAH! WHAT'S ALL RIGHT? SECURITY STATE BANK AVOED WQRRY Insure your property in the IGWQKEQIATE COMMON SENSE must prompt every man to save part of the money he earns It is his first duty to himself, his family and his friends. We in- vite small or large amountsg an account may be opened with a de- posit of one dollar or more. ll,Three per cent interest on savings accounts. STATE CENTRAL SAVINGS BANK, Sixth 6? Main CAPITAL S200,000 SURPLUS S200,000 The C07ll71lt?I1f .fldfvertising Seflion Lindsey Tailoring Co. ?Kenkuk's 'flashing Qliailurs 20 North Fifth Street JUST THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR GIFTS We have an excellent line of Chinaware, Vases, Souvenirs and Novelties Fine Cut Glass and Silverware LINQUIST BRCS. sis MAIN Baur-Mullarky Company KEOKUKYS NEW AND UP - TO- DATE SOHE STORE 414 MAIN STREET The Commefzl fldfucrlisifzg Sevfiou O Ioi :llc :llc Ioi A vi 9 H fi O ...- u rw vu 0 -.4 u 3 -1 'H' 6 ua u T 5 LEBRO I HIGH SCHOOL JEWELRY BROOCHES, SCARF PINS, LINK BUTTONS AND FOBS IN STERLING SILVER, 254: TO 32.00. OFFICIAL PIN FOR BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND GIRLS' ATH- LETIC ASSOCIATION. SPECIAL DESIGNS FOR CLUBS OR SOCIETIES MADE AT A REASONABLE CHARGE OUR STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.-Engraved invitations for alloc- casions, engraved visiting cards-plate and 100 cards complete, from 31.50 to 33.00. Pound paper-fine quality linen paper, over ninety double sheets to the pound, per pound 35c. Envelopes to match, per package of hfty, 25c. NEW HIGH SCHOOL SEALs. Pins, Fobs, Rings and other articles of jewelry, 50c to 52.00. Seals for stationery, l0c per box of fifty. NEW JEW'ELRY.-WC are constantly receiving the newest patterns and styles in jewelry and show a complete assortment at all times. Collar Pins, Brooches, Bracelets, Belt Pins, Fobs, Lockets, Combs, Barrettes, Scarf Pins, Etc. CLASS PIN CATALOGS FREE.-WC issue a complete catalog of Class Pins, showing all the best styles, from 40c to 55.00. We shall be glad to send one of these to any one on request. Frank LeBron Jewelry Co. 404 MAIN STREET it Ioi :llc illc Ioi il The Conznzcnl Jdz'w'lisir1g Seftion . H. ROLLINS 6? CO. Booksellers : Stationers and Office Supply Dealers 627-629 MAIN STREET, KEOKUK, IoWA' YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT ALL FOOD GOODS BRANDED FERNDELL ARE PREPARED FROM THE BEST AND ONLY OF THE FINEST PRODUCED AND O F GUARANTEED EXCELLENCE. IM MEGART'S GROCERY ikeukuk jliatiunal Bank Does a general banking and exchange business and invites a share of your patronage. 3 per cent interest paid on savings and time deposits 0PEN SATURDAY EVENINGS FROM SEVEN TILL EIGHT 0'CLOCK Directors: E. S. Baker, A. E. Matless, Ira W. Wills, John A. Dunlap, L. A. Hamill, D. Collier, Jewett Wagoner, Carl A. Weber, C. R. Joy. The Commeul flziuvlising Scrlimz rueger lothes Are ood lothes . WE SELL EVERYTHING TO FURNISH THE HOME Schell-Demple Furniture Company 613-615 MAIN STREET Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Queensware CASH OR PAYMENTS ILOur line of Clothes made to order is now complete: Blue Serges, White Flannels, Mohairs and Tropicals-just what you are ONES The Hatter looking for. The Commefzl ddfveriising Section C. I-I. WOLFE OUR NEW LOCATION IS 723 MAIN STREET AT-H LETIC GOODS Spalding, Victor and Rawling lines. None better sold. We also sell Victor Victrolas and Edison Phonographs and Records. A Fishing tackle. Headquarters for Bicycles Bike sundries and repairs. A. E. JOHNSTONE, President HOWARD L. CONNABLE, Vice President F. W. DAVIS, Cashier H. W WOOD, Ass't Cashier CAPITAL 5100.000 SURPLUS 8100.000 KEOKUK SAVINGS BANK KEOKUK, IOWA Does a general banking business. Interest paid on time deposits and savings accounts. Boxes for rent in our safety deposit vault. Open Saturdray evenings from seven to eight o'clock, DIRECTORS: A. E. Johnstone, F. W. Davis, Howard L. Connable, B. L. Auwerda, Ben B. Jewell A. ,WU ASK YOUR DEALER FOR ,833 , 4 fff' 1 Indian Head Dress Shirts, Work Shirts Work Shirts, Overalls and 4 , i .' Corduroy Clothing 'fliiwx MADE BY its xv! 'vi 1 CY- JY, fa IRWIN-PHILLIPS COMPANY ing , . f - ff ff' KEOKUK, IOWA The Comment Advertising Seftion School Books For All Grades HIGH SCHOOL BOOKS SLATES, TABLETS E? PENCILS I WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES I Old School Books bought, sold and exchanged for new books .I. F. KIEDAISCH cf? SON Drugs and Stationery Corner Eleventh and Main Streets KEOKUK, IOWA .THIS SPACE IS TAKEN IN ORDER TO ASSIST THE COMMENT STAFF IN THEIR ENDEAV- ORS TO MAKE THEIR PAPER A SUCCESS PECHSTEIN 8: NAGEL CO. Lowrrz 84 SoNs MAKERS OF ONE CLASS OF TAILORING - the best at right prices See our styles and fabrics for young men The Commun! ffdvlerlisifzg Seftion IEI in Q. B. Yiinhsep Eistinntihe Cllustum flliailnring ll jliortb Jfnurth HAMILL'S ' PALM AND OLIVE BRANCH FOOD PRODUCTS ALSO ' HAMILL'S PYRAMID AND '-STEEL CUTT' COFFEE ARE GUARANTEES OF QUALITY DISTRIBUTED BY S. HAMILL COMPANY wholesale grammars, Qtoffee Slinasters ann manufarturets KEOKUK, IOWA V61 lil The Commun! ,fldfverlising Scflimz 1115-175 E BUYS' 01!fl'7l7f7?5 The House That Has What You Want When You Want It YOUNG MEN'S SUITS in Norfolk 8' English models HART SCHAFFNER 85 MARX CLOTHES SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES ,U MANHAITAN SHIRTS STETSON HATS L E A D I N G . PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE I CITY DRUG STORE Fern Brand Qutunrat fyou appreciate pure and delicious candies, you will thoroughly enjoy a box of our Chocolates. Try a boxg you will want more. At Schouten's Bakery E5 Confectionery The Comment Jdfuertising Scvtion Ewers - McCarthy Company Clothe the best dressed men in Keokuk H. E. ALTON Proprietor DR E X E L Livery and Hack Line Good livery furnished at A reasonable rates. .Passen- 605 MAIN i ge ' de'ive'e5'5 le2f'f CORNER NINTH AND MAIN REHMEIER The butugrapbet PHOTOS IN ALL THE LATEST STYLES ONE DOLLAR PER DOZEN 6? UPWARDS Eastman Kodak lilms on sale Films developed and finished PHONE 1566 SIXTH AND MAIN The Comment ddfuertisifzg Seftion Bureau uf ngrahing Ctlullege ani: Iiaigb bzbnul f!Engrahers Minneapolis, Minnesota - , , ,EU V WUHW MISS Ella Fanning Y O u n keri S Ladies, Outfitter KEOKUK Cages a ccizmplete line of giadies' and I ' I d -I ' I . . our S5321 is 21,.i2uTIyvliTZCteZ'ITSl1X. I Retallers Of Everythmg elusive New York manufacturers and - includes Viluits, Dresses, Coats, I In aists, Skirts , 601 MAIN STREET S TO THE ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE ASSISTED US IN MAKING THIS ISSUE OF THE COMMENT A SUCCESS . WE BEG TO TENDER OUR HEARTIEST THANKS '14 H: 1 n nf'- LL