Grinnell College - Cyclone Yearbook (Grinnell, IA)

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Grinnell, Iowa, May 4, '05. Friend Geo.Z I expect to put up a clothes line at Union, that will sat- isfy all concerned. The town offers splendid opportunities for a man of my capacity, and inducements are of the strongest kind, with smooth sailing assured. Your friend, FLOYD SWISHER. Grinnell, Iowa, May BO. 'O5. Mgr. Register and Leader, Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sir! I am fully aware of the trials and tribulations that confront me in my chosen occupation. The never-ending kicks and knocks, so characteristic of the left me a bruised and and it is not without rifice that I come to excellent inducements fact that the home of business, have battered mass, great self-sac- you, but the and the mere your establish- ment is Des Moines are enough to convince me. ,Yours truly, W. R. SPENCER. 'Sh Grinnell, Iowa, April l7, 'O5. Mgr. Sporting World, New York City. Dear Siri I offer myself as a duly qualified, short order, sporting editor, capable of doing justice to all phases of the athletic world. HDopesH a specialty. Yours for true sport, CARL FOSTER. Reference--S. 8 B. Grinnell, Iowa, 'O5. Charming HChubZH No, my dear boy, theological course is out of the ques tion. It's me to the coast, for this delicate constitution of mine must receive special attention. The For- tune Tellin' Man informs me that some time soon I'll die of HHartH failure. Hard luck, old man, but pleasant dreams. ROSCOE B. ...0.. 3.

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Grinnell, Iowa, May ll, IQO4. Dear Brother Art: Being fully convinced that the bar is the place for me, I have finally de- cided to read law with you this summer. Would like to begin with Opie Read's Best and try and work in a little of Ezra Kendall before the summer is over. Try and arrange it so that I can get in on about three games of ball a week and have one afternoon off for recreation. Yours, DAVIE. Grinnell, Iowa, April EO, 'O5. Mr. J. L. Robinson, - Mgr. Imperial Comedians. ,Dear Sir! Life is but a joke with me and I assure you that Endman is my calling. I expect my book, entitled UFunny Sayings from a Funny Man,H to bring down the house. In case your offer isn-'it sufficiently inducing, I will join Sousa's Band immediately. Yours, J. VAN EVERA. Grinnell, Iowa, May 12, 'O5. Dean of Tabor College. Dear Siri It is with great reluc- tance that I refuse your offer as Pro- fessor of Greek and Latin. Have decided to take a year of post-gradu- ate work here in Grinnell, that I may be better fitted to take up the duties of my life's calling. A second rea- son, of no interest to you, leads me to take this step. Wishing you pros- perity, I remain, Yours, C. L. WRIGHT. .Grinnell, Iowa, April BO, 'O5. Sec'y Prudential Insurance Co., New York City. Dear Siri Please file my applica- tion as solicitor for northern Iowa. Having worked the people of this vicinity so strongly with the Century Book of Facts and as pastor of the First Congregational church at Steam- boat Rock, I would prefer other fields. Yours, W. E. PAUL. -lg-

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Grinnell, Iowa, May 14, 1905. Jim Old Pard : Will be with you this summer good and strong. ,Have always thought that I would like to boss a gang of Dagoes, and if I don't make the varmits toe thelmark it won't be my fault. Jim, I'll beat the blocks off from a couple of bad ones and geta pull with high boss,see? You know me, Pard, and here's to you. 0'GRADY. Grinnell, Iowa, May 4, 1905. Dear Father: After due considera- tion I have decided that hereafter our street sign shall read f'Weber G Son, Dry Goods. Hope the natives will receive a severe attack of insomnia from the change, as I intend to do great things for the town. My first move will be to organize a union for obtaining shorter hours. Your dutiful son, ' HENRY. Grinnell, Iowa, June l, 1905. Dear Friend: I hear the world call- ing me to come forth and raise Journal- ism to an exalted plane. The way is clear to a firm seat on the pedestal of success. , Failure is impossible. HAROLD HUTGHINS. Grinnell, Iowa, May 7, 1905. Mgr. Hot Air Heating Co., I Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sir: Must state that Ihave been interested in your line for the past few years and consider myself a thor- oughly competent man to represent your business. Gan refer you to anyone of the Iowa College Faculty. Sincerely yours, LEHR LEE. --1-