Iowa Wesleyan College - Croaker Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, IA)

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THE 1010 CROAKER THE SHOVEL CLUE Motto: Yerbum Omnia Vincit The Shovel Club is perhaps the only really ideal organization in existence. Branches exist all over the world, and have always been arid always will be in a very flourishing condition. There are no standards as to the necessary “line” for membership—you yourself are responsible for your standing in the organization. History It is with no little pride that we point to some of the prominent members of the past and what they have done is an incentive to better work on our part. There are no more romantic deeds related in history than one escapade of one of our former members—now very deceased—Nero Rome Chapter No. 2094539856 Dues all paid when he died—He literally shoveled his way to an acquittal when accused of murdering his mother-in-law and during the cold snap when he set fire to the city ’tis said his line was never better. And in the same way he got out of a good many crooked real estate deals. College Club It is scarcely fair to challenge anyone’s membership in the “Local’’ but it is certain that Ncwquist said Holiday had a very poor line. The lines of our faculty are superb, entitling them to the rank of “The Big Scoops”. Our departed brother, Chaplain Fraser, is yet with us in spirit and has advised Doud, like the ancient oracle, to “forsake the calcium” and commended Doe for his gallantry as “Field Marshal of the Keydets”. Heller was criticised for joining Iota Phi, but the groans only come from “failing” members of our club. To The Croaker This is a true statement of our standing at the present time and the following named officers will probably continue until the school year is over. Officers ?narked thus (”) are likely to lose their standing however. Respectfully submitted, Dick Whitney, Scoop Reporter. E. W. Day ” Roadmaker for the “Eddyvillc Bearcats” A. Doud ” Proof reader. Joke Section Iota Phi Elections Lloyd Moats Chairman of Committee on Scholarship Orville Dean On probation.

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THE 1919 CROAKER College Grocery Lunch Goods, Student Supplies, Staple Groceries HALF BLOCK SOUTH OF HERSHEY HALL L. M. HALLO WELL WHEN IN OTTUMWA, EAT AT THE “Iowa Cafe” Quick Service, Courteous Treatment, Reasonable Prices, Cleanliness Come and See Regular Meals 35c Fine Sleeping Apartments in Connection 124 EAST SECOND STREET, OPPOSITE COURIER BUILDING Over One-Half of the Cars on American High-nays Are FORDS THERE’S A REASON J. L. SCOTT CO. MT. PLEASANT, IA. J. H. JERICHO CO. DRUGS, KODAKS The Store WE HAVE A KODAK FINISHING DEPARTMENT. WORK GUARANTEED

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THE 1010 CROAKER YOUR BANK SHOULD BE THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK When you come to Mt. Pleasant, “A good place to live,” to educate your children, you will want a bank, GOOD, SAFE, and ACCOMMODATING. We offer these advantages and on the strength of them WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS. The accounts of students are given special care by us. REMEMBER THE NAME FIRST NATIONAL BANK “Oldest Bank in Henry County” A. V. COLES Fresh and Salt Meats, Pure Home Rendered Lard All Kinds of Cooked Meats on Hand SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENT CLUBS 125 N. JEFFERSON ST. PHONE 240 MARTIN’S Homemade CANDIES LUNCHES ICE CREAM