Merrillan High School - Radio Yearbook (Merrillan, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1921 volume:

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There are thousands to tell you it cannot be doneg There are thousands to prophesy failureg There are thousands to point out to you one by one The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a gring Just take off your coat and go to itg Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That cannot be done, and you'1l do it. THE RADIO STAFF r, I . 1' W ' W , I 1 , ' N , H W, . , J! 4 J 4 ' 1 '1 f .' W 31- ,,',,,, ' .4 ' 1 . ,I V . X . . , 1 ' , X W 'Q , Q 1 I 4 ,. X wx I I , -L .. ' -. xl I 5 Y , A . J- X r D, . X -I ,- ., 1 l V . ,, , . 14 . n ,-H ,M - . X: ' -. H1 ., In , , bf- - . ,I . Ji .- ' ' Q. 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IIIIIIIHIIHIIIIIIQIIII M H S Illlililliilliiiiliiilll Declination En mr. lil. IH. G3nm1,uur 9U.jJPI'1li5fllQlgffliffpill,Ilillli Ima rurrirh nut Ihr urlyunl nmrk an aurrrmifnllg fur tht zin- hrntn uf nur Hirrrillau High Srhnul, mr. Uhr Ollaum nf N iurtrru Wunhrrh auh Qllurntg-0Bnr, rvnprrifltllg hrhirzttr tlyiu tirut nnlumr uf th: ?Knhin ..u-' x rf' fv- 1 .Q .., , wx 1-g:, .: - ' L 1 ,.,q.vk kv ,S f ff. :fb Q33 354 N is 1316 A. . , r JW' ., , V ,,, V,-wfz' , 5 . p... ., gk. -.Q-:J-it J I--Q? A .1 H: A. .L . -2, ,wAq.,,., 1, m, , ., ,J , W gp 9 . .H A. 1 iw ' -f ,M--in , I -V 'a-5-,' . 'A X 5 l'i1':..a. . -' - , ,. ..,,r.., , V, . - . . . ,, , 1Y,,'x-.-1-l?'f,. , A . ', ' .- ...L ...- ii ..,. P ,,,Nv,.,-ZA., ,.-,fi ,L , ', ' ,X , 'gn n ,., nf A 'N V ' . Tata Lf.: .'gf'-L2Q'1.a5'y+' , , a1',j1jw1l 1-E- fungi V5 ...M ,,., ., , . T1'.'.1' 4 ffl- 35,5 A4 'CYS J .. , ,L , .. 14 L w w., u J, uw, uf ' . .lcv V ,. .,. fi- -. ..-1 r J :A FN .f U . . ' ' fy f'Y'T 3,l1 .'-' X ,,. . 1, I. wg ' 1 Q - 4 x My . Y ,,, . 1-,, . 4 - 1., , . - W A . , . W V. 1 . , , T 1. ,, -.W my' I Y ,A t W ', gm . ,..' u f .jvr 1 4 v I . 1., 1 1 ,, ., l ww ' ' ' X J ' N 7 1- A V .mmiwmsdli The Board of Education J. H. Stiehl R. E. Gile M. P. Cannon Ray E. Gile .... ...... C lerk M. P. Cannon ..,.. ..... T reasurer J. H. Stiehl ..... .... D irector Our Guiders and Our Leaders Owe We Them Much Thanks And Praise The Class 1921 I E I I The Faculty V. V. Goss A. L. Stuve E. M. Foley M. P. Anderson V. V. Goss, Prin. Science and Mathematics River Falls Normal School University of Wisconsin Most familiar sayingz- We'll think about this for to-morrow! Almyra L. Stuve, Asst. Prin. English and History Stevens Point Normal University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Normal School Most Familiar sayingz- Prepare yourselves for a test Edna M. Foley, Commercial River Falls Normal School Pioneer Business College, St. Paul Most familiar sayingz- Now don't you know Mable P. Anderson, Domestic Science Stout Institute Most familiar saying:- Now, don't you see? D. E. Le Gault M. A. Kelly M. E. Parker J. E. Campbell A. E. Fowler Delia E. Le Gault-Seventh and Eighth Grade-H. S. Music Mildred A. Kelly-Fifth and Sixth Grades Myril E. Parker-Fourth Grade Jane E. Campbell-First Grade Alice E. Fowler-Second and Third Grades M H S THE 4 ECLASSES CM D S XX x X- I 2 J X f A- + f X 1 PA Rf 3ff f 1 J 1 -11, 1 nw. 'EV n ., W , J. .df Ju v 1 1 . ,-1 . ., 1. J. 'J -H -1. ' w i 'w',uw:1Y m, . A , ff - N 1' - T ? wp? f'v,xf ,,LifV.'w ', T 1 W M 4.' . ' K X W 4 'M u , 4'-. . 'DJ MW -v- 4 'Mijn xf .xv-, . K ,u. v 4 7 Q w v , , . . my vt, 1 H w 1 . ' w ,i. 1'i ' w ff 1 ' -Iv , , 1 r f 4 X 1- A hp. J ,... 'amzq ,. v .,., , ' A' ' c X ' '.x'u'. 1 . , o , , 1 ' -,, 1 w. Y. v ., ,,,1, 1'- ' w ww w .7 -1.-K.-, 7 L-fi-' , gg' 4 1 w w w 1 Q 'EI R , Q, The Senior Class Keeping everlastingly at it brings success. OFFICERS P1'6Side11t ...... . ..... - . ,, ---Gorden R. Closway Vice-President W- , -,,, Willis Staples Sec'y. and Treas. ....v .g . Pauline Martin Colors Yellow and Gold Flowers Yellow Roses and Ferns Motto Over, Under, Around or Through fllw Q All 1 A : .. ' , , . g 2 3 a ins 9-w fl V 9 ' L, J as - ' ,,, 'm ffmwig Fl sneggv m e F1 'Q 2 za: s . ' , w n pf : g s if 1 I E ,- ' 2 a n z E i E.-mlm--Ennn-nl ngmnvugnannuuuy Q Q - . f rf 5 E' E A S E3 f iljf' A E ' 2 E 3 .,UNMAlUItIllllllllllIllll Ili :llllllllh. 5 2 P E2 P El t 2 E , 5 E . 5 : Ei 2 l -a Q ' sl 5 z I ' 5 ' ? -1 I a I Asif FLORENCE J OHNSON Post Graduate --1f1.,sS, ' A-An ann ocen l face bun you never can len Ambition--To become the worlds greatrst giggler and a teacher of one scholar. N 4f?Ej ff'3' Nw in vin: pcm-E?1 ' ,S 5, -M. 8' .- ' '-.. if L. M2 E ,sg -f 5 .....,..1 mill xx 'll . 'llll JP 1 ' i . i A E 'I .. mms 4 s mush nn mamlm sunnmuuumummlumm li 4, ,W I ., V ., Jim, Z . E : n 7 5 5 g . 5 :ff sf 5 Q .mu -my Q vw m -Em. me m--m.??,' y W 2 ' r S P' Q -: 5 A . H Q v ,. 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WILLIS STAPLES ' ' B ill' ' Beware of a patient man's fury. Ambition--To become a scientific truclc farmer. N ELLIE PIERCE Nell Commercial Who cloes the best her circumstances allow, does well acts nobly--Angels could do no more. Ambition--To be the head of a girl's college. ZZ' .90 llllll IIIIRIIIII p 2 u. - S - n - - - - 1- -. f : - n - - n- .1 Z 4 1 C 4 2 4 4 . : 1. MII 55 Hllillllllllllllllll llltllllilllllllilll lllllllll llllll A 1. ' '-W- WN P14235 . ,V , .1-3. S , .,... 'V-Qu . U Quwwhf' tt: f Eff .f XJ z Q . 1 4 t fl -nmmmjnn-mn u' n uno: n rd U g 5 lu I S msn :rf f s 6' f' ' O - 4 i F : I llolr lllll ojnllll xlll '1 : 5 4 V1 rn ' E I li! Y.. A y A S W : N I ll!! I S I I : I u fu - 1 E 4 ' 2 ! J 4 7 Q ? Nlll , 4 ,H Q Q :J ..r ii 4 -I c W, 4 4 . v -4 5? 4 --e L 4 4 4 -C M4 v . 4 4 F 4 4 4 4 fx P' n 1 2 R T : . H5 A nz ,JJ mx 5+SxL+t e ,ff -5223 V cwvfiigif-, R13 . 7 k AGNES RUDE --Aggie True fame is neither bought nm sold Ambm0..--T0 be . second Paderuski. GORDEN CLOSWAY 1gnutz 5 'Tis not my talent to conceal my thoughts' Ambition--To become our next Democratic President LILLIAN OLSON ' 'Bill Commercial She has gained one of her highest ideals, Intelligence' Ambition--To become a socinl reformer llI M H S llllllllllllllllllllllll SENIOR CLASS POEM S stands for Seniors, a class of repute, Their following virtues no one can dispute. E stands for Eiiiciency in work and in play, That we are otherwise, no one can say. N stands for Nobleness, surely that's true, You can't fail to see it in all that we do, I stands for Industry, that's why we're here, And we pass all our tests without ever a fear. 0 stands for Order, obedience to law, In all our career you'll nefer find a flaw. R stands for righteousness, which is our aim, Ask any teacher, she'll tell you the same. C stands for Cheerfulness, cleverness, too, We're clever and cheerful in all that we do. L stands for Loyalty, T everyone knows We're loyal and true from our heads to our toes. A stands for Accuracy, we're always exact, In four years of High School, we've learned some real facts. S stands for Success, a virtue we'll earn, For which every student in High School must yearn. S is for Seniors, class of twenty-one, ' Our work is not finished, 'tis only begun. We'll try to succeed in all that we do, By going Over, Under, Around, or Through. -LILLIAN OLSON l'ITI111TI'fI1'l111TlITITfl g T' M'H 5 'llmlImnlllIH'I1'iTll HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1921 By Agnes Rude September of 1918 was an eveniful month for the class cf 1921, for the first of that month found us, Freshmen in High School. . Although we were not formlally initiated, we soon took part in the various activities of the school with all possible interest. During the last semester of that year in High we lost one member, Ralph Staples, Ralph left us to go out to Montana. Our first year was one to be remembered for many reasons. We were easily frightened, timid and very studious. As usual, we as Freshmen, were called greenies by the upper classrnen. However, we were good sports, saying that it was all in the game, and that our chance was coming. Our Sophomore year found us without one of the old members of the class, but adopting a new one. That year Russell Lee decided against school and Gordon Clcsway, present President cf our class, took his place with us. We abandoned our Freshman timidity, took active part in the initiation of the Freshmen, and all other activities taking place during that school terlrn.. We had dozens of class picnics besides all the H. S. parties. As Sophs, we were a studious, active, an all-around class, but as Juniors ! ! Really we can't compare the two years, Basket-ball was taken up by the boys and by the girls for a short time. The Athletic Association was orgainzed with one of our class members, Harold Hamilton, as president. Quite an honor to carry off. Several parties, picnics, etc., were given, among them the rcrzeption for the Freshmen, and the Mid-year party. Each one a great success. Then, in the spring we were busy as bees getting ready for the closing of school. Several of the Juniors took part in the Senior class play. In May the great event, the Junior- Senior picnic, took plate This proved to be one of the 'mlost exciting picnics that we ever had because, while we were enjoying our supper bv Lake Arbutus at Hatfield. a terrible rain storm came up. There was a hasty clearing-up--everything and everybody piled into the cars and we scudded off to find shelter. Everything came right through, everyone reaching home that night except a few girls who stayed in Hatfield until the next morning. We worked hard, and with the true class-spirit, decorating and preparixig for the Baccalaureate Sermon. The close of that term found the future-Seniors eight in number-two of the class, Ruby Frost and Fred Kroshinski having left us during that term. In May the District Contest in Commercial Work was held at the schoolhouse. Our class was represented in the typing and penfmlanship con- tests, and though no prizes were carried off, good work was done. In the evening there was a party for all H. S. students and the people who were here for the contest. The fall of 1920 and those dignified Seniors! Some kind advisor told us that we, the Seniors, were to be held up as examples for the members of other classes and we should conduct ourselves accordingly. This, in some way, caused good behavior among us ftho some people say it was only temporary goodnessi. In this, our last year in M. H. S., we have succeeded in many new undertakings. We are members of several successful societies, the Literary Society, Literary Club, and the Athletic Association, But the biggest and best work we have done in our four years in High, is on the first annual of the school, The Radio. We have enjoyed several parties and among these was the party given by the Seniors and Juniors. I am sorry that we, the challengers, were the final losers, but we gave the Juniors their party and an evening was very well spent in doing so. In the first month of' the second semester, Cora Borger joined us and is now helping in every way possible to make all our undertakings successful. SYNOPSIS OF LIFE OF THE CLASS OF 1921 As Freshmen they knew not, but knew not that they knew not. As Sophs they knew not and knew that they knew not. As Juniors they knew and knew not that they knew, As Seniors they knew and knew that they knew. Jmmmm,i W Will M H 5 illillliiilllllllllllll WHEN I ATTENDED THE 1950 CONFERENCE OF THE 1921 CLASS By G0rd0n 'Closway It was in the spring of 1950, and it was a date lang looked forward to, by some few people scattered in all parts of the United States. It was the time when the graduating class of the Merrillan High School of 1921 was to get together in their old home town for a two days conference. I was at that time one of the Government Lawyers at Washington, D. C., and on June first, I received a telegram from an old classmate of mine, Mr. H. L. Hamilton, a Wall Street financier, whiiih read- I presume you are going to Wis- consin for the conference and I will meet ycu, with mv airplane at Pittsburg, June third, at the Astor landing station. Yours, Hamilton. June second was Sunday and the Blue Laws, in the true sense of the word, were very strictly enforced so I did nothing on that day except going to church, and watching for members of the polirze squad of Blue Law exziercers. On the morning of June third. the sun rose bright and cheerful in the heavens. I arose early, wishing that I were a boy of seventeen again instead cf an old man of fifty-five. I took the monorail-railway from Washington, bade good-bye to the President, and in a few hours, I arrived at Pittsburg. At 3:00 sharp I took an elevator to the landing station, which is a large plat- form about one-half mile square, right in the center of the citv, built over the stores, where the airplane trains come to rest. The first sight which met my eyes was a fine new biplane just coming to a landing. In a short time my old class- mate Hamilton, and I were shaking hands. After exchanging greetings, we left for Chicago, and nearly collided with another plane which was just landing. I concluded that Hamilton was getting too old to drive, and he must have thought so too, for at the next station he hired an aviator. The balance of our journey to Chicago was uneventful, and finally we came to rest on one of the big Chicago landings. Chicago, which is now the largest city in the world, has thirty landings. As we passed over the city we notiied a large factory, one of the largest in Chicago, and in cfrnne-:tion with this was a wonderful hotel. This was the Staples Condensed Milk Plant, and with it the Hotel Staples. As we had decided to stay in Chicago over night, we immediately made our way to Hotel Staples. I knew before this that our old class-imate Willis was the owner of a milk factory, but I did not have any idea that he owned the largest in the world, and also the world's best hotel. Arriving at the Hotel Staples, what was our amusement to find Willis himself with two ladies, in his private lobby, and greater was cut surprise when we saw that it was Pauline Martin and Agnes Rude with him. After a few moments of happy conversation, we learned that Pauline and Agnes were the proprietors of a mommoth Beauty Parlor in New Orleans, and from. their appearances, they evidently had to pay a large income tax. Early the next morning, five people could be seen motoring toward Central Jet., formerly Merrillan, but which had grown so much that Humbird, Neillsville, Alma Center, Hixton and Black River Falls all consolidated, with Merrillan, forming this city, which is now the second largest in Wisconsin. As we neared Central J-rt., we could see tall chimneys and sky-scrapers, and we knew we were approaching a large business center. We finally reached the Union Station landing, passed through its busy crowds, and observed two women hurriedly walking through the jam. As one of them casually glanced around we noticed that she was Governess Nellie Pierce, of California, and her secretary of state, Miss Lillian Olson. These two people were very much interested in politics and later had become political officers of the State. Truly we were glad to see them again and we all went down to the Old Schoolhouse. I must add that the Alumni Association had purchased the former Merrillan School as a relic and just to add to the gathering we held our meeting in the school house, in the heart of Central Jet. As soon as we arrived at the school house we saw three ladies coming our. to greet us and they were the other members of cur class. We were soon all together and later we learned that Co-ra Berger was the head of a large girls school in Montana. Flornce Johnson, now Mrs. Harrison, was a social leader in Florida, and Ellen Larson, a teacher in Ottawa, Canada. A short time later we entered the school house where many people were Iilllllllllililllillllll - M H S Illllilllillwilllllil hurrying about preparing a big banquet. But who are those three aged ladies over there in the corner talking to that aged man? Woe and behold! It's Mr. Goss, the world's best scientist, who has made himself prominent by his wonderful experiments and discoveries with fish. He is known the world over for introducing fish, and the ladies with him are Mrs. Foley Montgomery, another social leader in Palm Beach, who came up with Florence Johnson Harrison, and Miss Stuve, renowned the world over for being the great Librarian, who introduced the new Stuve Library Classification System, and last but not least, Miss Anderson, who now is a senator in the State Capitol at Minnesota. These people managed to leave their work for a few days and attended the great conference. Then followed two days of splendid and wonderful time of fascinating con- versation, and happy reminiscences of our Merrillan High School days. Then when each returned 'Lo his respective home, and work, and I to mine, I began to think that I entirely disagree with the great writer, William Shakespeare who said, All the Wor1d's a Stage. , Q The Junior Class JMX ran, 744391, Lg l 881 1 s Q., g y in -Rik MQW' Kroshinski Dickenson Erickson Martin Steinberg Stain Crago Olson Larson lieichenbach Neilsen I President-Victor Erickson. Vice President-Amelia Olson, Secretary-Harold Neilson. Treasurer-William Steinberg. CLASS OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY By Victor Erickson On September twenty-third, nineteen eighteen, thirteen freshmen came into the higrh school, namely: John Dickenson, Amelia Olson, Clara Lee, Lillian Galloway, Ruth Martin, Jim Pulver, Celia Larson, William Steinburg, Harold Neilsen, Dorothy Stam, Irene Reichenbach, Ralph True, and Kenneth Rhoadesg lVlr. E. B. Logue being our principal, Miss Coupghlin, of Watertown, Wiszonsin, our assistant principal, Miss Weland of Iowa, Commercial teacher, and Miss Teare, Domestic Science instructor. We entercd the assembly room with somewhat of a creepy feeling as to our ability of competing' with such advanced students as the upper class men. We passed to and from classes in :is stately u manner as any, and perhaps a little more so, as the other members of high school were a bit accustomed to the ways which were yet so 'new to us. The one thing' which dwelt upon our minds considerably was Initiation. About the second or third week of sibool we received a cordial invitation from the seniors to attend a little party. We were informed that if we were not at the school house on the appointed evening they would find out whe1'e we were, and if necessary would rouse us from our peaceful slumber. We attended the party, were called green horns, freshics, and every other insinuatingr name possible. Initiation over and our worry with it, we felt more as members of the t'High. A week or two passed after initiation and I1 new member, Victor Erickson, was added to our class. Of course we were sorry that he had missed the excitement of the first few weeks, but, neverless, he received his punishment. If you wish to know whatyask the graduating class of 1920. The Freshman year passed along its way, and September 8, 1920, found a place in time. Our Sophomore year can not be mentioned as being as eventful as the previous year. There is a song which contains these words, Revenge is sweet. We thought so when we had a place in initiating the Freshmen of that year. Our Junior year in which we are now partaking, seems to bring us back to memories of 1918, when Ralph True, Kenneth Rhoades and Lillian Galloway were in our class. Every one seems to be taking a different view in life. A spell seems to be over Harold Neilson. Everything has a comical side for him, Ruth is known as our class giggler, Amelia as our happy-go-luiky girl, Celia our Miss Prim, Dorothy as ever faithful , Irene Reichenbach still keeps as her motto 'iLive happy today for tomorrow we may die. John is another one cf' our honored classmates. Victor often enjoys a good joke in Miss Foley's shorthand class. We know less of Fred as he is of a quiet disposition. Willian is the editor to be. Helen Crago is the live wire of our class. This takes the reader intu the history of our class, up to the present date. The Sophomore Class ' I it Erickson Stark Granger Larson Rogolsiki Rhoafles Helbling Johnson Ludwig Gregory Bohac Anger Bowen Sept. 8th- SOPHOMORE CLASS CHRONICS In ihe fall of the year of 1919 twelve eighth grade pupils were promoted into High School. We felt real honored to think that we could be called freshies. Sept. 28th- We received a cordial invitation to attend a party held at the school house. We were told to be there by eight o'clock sharp and that if we didn't go we would be sorry, Curiosity impelled all of us to be there. It wasn't long' after arriving that we found what kind of a party we had been invited to. The initiation of the Freshmen. We all had several little stunts to do, however, no less of life resulted. Oct. 10th- We attended another party and all had a good Lime, probably because of not having the fear of being' initiated. Oct. l5th- The class officers were: President--Clair Gregory. Viie President-Agnes Granger. Secretary-Alice Johnson. Treasurer-Charles Anger, Nov, 3rd- Basket ball began. Our class had the honor of having' two good players, Clair Gregory and Charles Anger. The High School played four games, winning two. The rest of the year was not very eventful, or at any rate it would take ioo long to tell. Perhaps it should be mentioned, that we were no longer called 'tgreen horns. Our Freshman year was not as bad as We had thought it would be and were very glad we had mastered it and were ready for the Sophomore year. Sept. 13th.- I was awakened with a terrible noise. But upon concentrating my mind a few minutes, I coniluded it was only the school bell. We climbed the stairs up to the assembly, when there was a great scramble for the back seats. The first day passed by all right and we soon found out what sub- ject to take, and what we were to do. llllllllllllllllllllllll M H S Im!llllllllll'!'gl'!'ll',ll Sept. 18th- The class officers were elected, the officers being as as follows: Oct. Nov. Dec Jan. Jan. Feb. President-dCharles Anger. Vice President-Floyd Bowen. Secretary-Clair Gregory. Treasurer-Agnes Granger. 31, 1921-A Hallowe'en party was held and although we were mu-:h frightened over the den of horrors, we survived it. The High School boys started playing basket ball. Our class especially interested because of the ability and enthusiasm displayed by those of our class, especially by Clair Gregory, We were asked to sell Christmas Seals to increase the Wisconsin tuber- 4th- 20th.- cular fund. We were very muzh disappointed to lose one of the members of the class, Eleanor Ludwig. Shortly after we gained back our former enrollment thru the entrance of Celia Borger from Onalaska. So glad you came, Celia. We held a debate in English class, the subject being, Resolved that lst.- 4th,- 24th.-- money spent for the army and navy outside of what is needed for police service is wasted. The negative side were the winners. We have had many interesting times in our Sophomore year and hope some day to be able to send some one else there to take our places. The next time you hear from us we will be Juniors. AGNES A. GRANGER The Freshmen Class Haenal Flood Bates Preston Grey Illbeck Becrle Porter Helbling Sielofl' Broufka Sprague Simon son Nielsen Pierce A DIARY OF A FRESHMAN By Dorothea Sieloff. Sept. 13-School has begun. Some can't believe, some won't believe and some are in awe of the fact we are Freshmen. Sept, 18-Getting adjusted is not so bad, but one is sort of shaky in the knees. Sept. 20-Advice comes from all sides. Big' sister says Algebra isn't so hard if you get the first. Big brother says, Aw! that's easy, Walt until you get Geometry Mother says f'Study hard, and Father-well, we all know what we think about Father. Sept. 24-Treasure Island! I would live the life of a pirate bold when I read this book if it weren't for the big words and explanations. Skip them, some one says, but Miss Stuve, ahem--Y Sept. 30-A theme The Value of Being' on Time, I guess Mr. Goss thought there were too many absences! Oct. 5-Volley ball. That new game, Won't some teach me that winning: trust? Oct, 10-I have just found Prof's favoiite expression. When he wants me to prepare to write another problem on the board he says, Those who have that, take this. Oct. 20--Prof. told us we came from plants. Some swallowed it whole, but it stuck in my throat. Oct. 23- We love our dear old Algebra, We love our English, too, But when you have a science book, You have some thing to do. G, FLOOD, Oct. 29-Domestic Science exam. You should have seen the beautiful eggs and parts of eggs drawn today! b Nd0v.'1-That dictionary! Sometimes our helper etc., but now alas, it is our ur en. Nov. 6-Still the dictionary! We have become martyrs for the cause. I nearly llllllllllllllllllllllll M H 5 1lllilIL'hh'L1 ,l'u', ,ll believe some like it. Not martyrism, but the dictionary. .. Nov. 9-We are studying some of Bret Harte's works, Nov, 14-Stories of Lincoln and Old Soldiers. We ever need grandfathers. Dec. 3-We are planning the new school house,-have been planning it from what Prof. says--will be planning it for a week or two, to come. Dec. 14-Christmas vacation! I !Themes on Christmas? '? ? You ought to have heard the groans. Dec. 17-A new teacher is coming after Christmas vacation. Everyone is invited to the general cfanning, and I fear, straining of necks. Jan. 3-Back to school. It is really hard to settle down. Jan, 5-aEnerby. Themes on energy and lessons on energy, studying energyg so much energy studying energy, we haven't much energy left. Jain. 10-Themes on thrift. I suppose that is so we won't spend so much time on t e ice. Jan. 13-Oral theme on thrift. I guess Miss Stuve is reading how much paper is being demolished. Jan. 20-Examinations, final examinations have begun. Jan. 31-The second semester has begun. Some of the Freshmen forgot and started for Algebra class as usual, Feb. 2-We are taking Arithmetic under Miss Foley. Feb. 6-We wonder who the billposter is that decorates our upper door. Feb. 9-We do wish the floors were more solid or something for the boys have a Way of making it jiggle that isn't wholly pleasant. Mar. 1-Buurrrr, but it is cold. Winter has H irlfy come. Mar. 5-Here is some of Gladys Flood's poetry. Her sayings are drowning us: Now the tests are over, . Examinations done, Yet we know that in just six weeks A harder set will come. Mar, 7-And again: What would we do if we had no sua? The world would end, Our work be done, But I know that then we'd have no fun, So lets hope that time will never come, Mar. 10-Some freshmen boys find the charms of a certain Junior girl irresistable. Mar. 14-Miss Stuve had better separate Cease and Ted for if she don't the war will last until school closes. Mar. 15-Talk about summer wardrobzs, everybody is hunting-their winter one. Mar. 23-Everyone is talking about voting for Freckles as the next Literary Society Chairman. Mar. 25-A Lament- If you but had to take fraztfonr, Commercial and algebraic fractions, By the time you were through with fractions, You would know all about fractions. . Mar. 28-Worse Yet- Ted, the timeless, Love it, the meck. ' Ray, the rapturless. Harvey the harmless. Chris the crystal. Cease, the ccaseless reader. Brick, the hard. Snoose, the signboard. Muggens, the picture destroyer. Gladialiors, the noisy, Mar. 29-We are wondering if Miss Stuve is going to give us any more lessons from Lewis 8z'Hosjc. This peace is too good to be true. April 14-Literary Society today. Another one of those extemporaneous speaking days. There is more than I who would like to be called home suddenly. May 5-It seems that some few have not recovered from the spring' fever. One suffering freshman said, How long, dear one, how long. June 2-Our trials and tribulations are nearly at an end for this year. Jutne 10-Good byes are joyful, sweet, sad and glad. Just think, one long grand vaca ion, The Eigilitll Grade TAIL as AA was Jacobson Conley Williams Hates Bowen Johnson Mattson Rude Dickenson Poi ter Williams Lellault Johnson Graf Gile IMPRESSIONS OF THE 8TH GRADER BY MARY GILE '25 September 8th, 1920, was one memorable day for the present Sth -:i'v1lei's of M. H. S. On that day fourteen of us struggled into the assembly ioonig books and report cards were under our arms, ready to begin our last year in Giznnmar School. We were a little nervous and excited but after the nrsr few minutes we regain' ed LOU1'3.Qe enough to look at our surroundings, We were assigned to seats in which to locate ouvsm-'vel before opening: time. VVe all, of Course, picked out seats in the immediate neigl'1bm,'l1oml of our friends and were finally situated. The library and reading table made Us anxious to a-:eomplish our work and have a few spare moments to use in reading. 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' ' , ',! s ' FII I -4- f 'IIQI Editorials THE immo George Larson, alias Electricalgwizard A short time after the Radio Staff was organized, but it wasn't the Radio staff yet, it was only the Annual Staff, we decided that we must have a name for the annual and one morning during opening exercises, the Editor made an address to the assembly and announced that a contest would be held to find a name for our school annual. The person who handed in the name selected would receive the FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED, as winner of the contest. The contest opened and when it closed the judges were very much undecided, but finally after a two hour session, they decided to take the name RADIO, which was handed in by George Larson, and you can look at this wonderful young man by look- ing at the picture at the top of this page. He named our annual and we hope other Staffs will always accept this name and that it will always be the Merrillan High School Annual's name, George likes electricity and it probably came about for this reason that he hand- ed in the name RADIO. Do you know what it means? If not just glance through this pefxpy little book and you will see. This is the first annual ever published at Mer- ril an, and we wish to thank George for giving us such an ideal name. THE SCHOOL YEAR The school year of 1920-21 was one of the best Merrillan High School ever had, and with our fine faculty, and f'Peppy bunch of students, things certainly pro- gressed fine. The Hi Y club sending four delegates to the Older Boys Conference at Madison, and holding regular meetings, and the girls club, are activities which a school should boast of. The good basket ball team, and the fine banner which Miss Anderson and a few Senior girls worked sc hard over to get completed, show ex- amples of real school spirit. The Merrillan-Humbird Debate, the Declamatory, and Oratory contest, together with all of the other activities which our Principal spent a great deal of time on to put Merrillan on the map, are certainly appreciated. The courses of studies are much wider this year than they ever have been before and we feel positive that the pupils got more out of this years work than ever before. ,fm g,'g,-,-mg,-gggg i M H s i iemzszzszzzaszssaaat The Free Text Book System This year we had the free text book system. It was very successful and will prove to be more so of a success later when the same books can be used every year and the amount of money it will save is unestimitable. The students sold their books to the school district and now the school district owns every book used in the entire school. This is a new and good way for schools to do and every one is well satisfied with it. Thank Advertisers and Boosters The Radio Staff wish to thank the mlerchants of Merrillan, Black River Falls, and the surrounding vicinity for advertising in our book. We feel positive that they will get good returns for their ads, as well as thc fact that they know that they have helped our High School out. We also wish to thank the teachers for lending us their annuals, and the Com- mercial Department for doing our typing, the English Department for taking charge of the story contest. We thank the students for helping us in making the first number of the Radio a success and hope that a school annual will be published every year. The Lyceum Course The Senior year is a busy one. Yet in spite of that fact we felt it our duty to assume the responsibility of seeing the Course through successfully. It was not a financial venture, it was an educational entertainment given to the people of Merrillan at cost. If the course had failed financially the members of the class would have had to pay the debt out of their own treasury. The people off Merrillan, however, purchas- ed enough season tickets to guarantee the Course, and we consider it a success. The programs were good and the audiences enjoyed them. The first number was the Sterling Male Quartette, which was exceptionally good, and brought out a large house. The second entertainment was the Chicago Orchestral Club and the evening was spent at a good advantage, and the last number was Miss Jessie Rae Taylor, the Characterist. She was very good and after seeing the last number the people ex- pressed their views that another course mwight be held again next year. The Hot Lunch System for Rural Students This year the Domestic Science Department conducted the hot lunch system for the rural students, and every noon a cup of hot cocoa, some drink, or a hot dish of food was sold to a student for two cents. The total cost for the week was ten cents. This is indeed good for the Rural children and every noon about thirty people were on hand to get the balance of their dinner, This idea is endorsed by the State Health Department and Merrillan High School did this for the benefit of the students who brought their meals. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII - M H 5 lillillililllillllllllll THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE By Miss Hardie, Superintendent o-f Schools As June of each year approaches there is a class of people which draws the attention of the greatmasses,-this is the class of High School Graduates. For four long years the boy or the girl-who is a member of this class has been looking forward to the evening when he or she will have completed the course and been graduated from the school he has learned to love. Who is this High School graduate? He is a student who has had the will to pursue his course stances from his that all provision equipment for his the same time he This High until it is completed. He may have worked under different circum- neighbor. He may have been provided with plenty cf' money so for his living may have been comfortably made, and all necessary work provided, or he may have had to provide his own living at was completing his high school course. School graduate may be any boy or girl who is willing to toil and sacrifice that he may continue his education bevond the eighth grade. n The course completed miay be an accredited one, or not. If it is accredited, its completion will admit students to colleges and universities without examinations. The course may be varied, with special stress on manual arts, home economies, language, commercial work, English, etc., but in all cases there must be a certain amount of fundamental work which is the foundation of all courses, and gives the student a well balanced mind. High School graduates may be classified into two general types as follows: The real student who has dipped into the field of knowledge as deeply as his ability would permit, and the bluffer, who has never had an honest appreciation of the value of real study but has meandered about from class room to class room- rarely if ever thinking deeply and seriously upon the things which count for the development of a good mind. We may say the latter gets by or makes a good Impression upon the world in general, which may or may not be true, but he robs himself of wonderful opportun- ities of developing his powers. Let us consider what the high school course does for the graduate. It develops his power to think, clearly and logically. Through long hours of constant application to some of his subjects he has developed a splendid power of concentration, the ability to discriminate between the essentials and the non-essentials of a given case. He has acquired a perseverence in these four years which has fitted him well for his work in life. His association with other high school boys and girls and with the faculty has developed his sociability and has given him a poise and personality which are a great asset in the battle for success in life. He entered the high schocl a timid. weak, dependent freshman, he is graduated from it a self-reliant, capable senior, filled with initiative and courage to enter the great field before him ready to go withersoever duty may call him. He goes out into the world with every chance to make good, His earning capacity is much greater than it was four years ago before he entered high school because he has acquired those qualities which make him more valuable as years pass. He has developed a broad sympathy with humanity, and this in itself is the key of understanding the great heart of all mankind. Lastly, a high school graduate has had an inspiration to higher and better things. He has learned to appreciate the best in literature, to admire and love the brave men and noble women who have stood for honor and justice in the world's work, to have a high regard and deep respect for the issues which have tended to promote the uplift of humankind. .And, in addition, the high school course has been a stepping stone to higher education. It has opened the doors to normal schools, colleges, universities, and all higher institutions of learning. No greater service can the high school render than to create in the hearts of students a desire to pursue their courses farther into the fields of knowledge. The deeper they delve into these fields, the greater is their appreciation of the real worth of those things which are the greatest factors in life. As Pope said: A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep or taste not the Pierian spring. :::::::::::::::::::::::: M H s ::1:::::::::::lllT.E PREVENTION Prevention should be the slogan that all children should follow in health work. The public shown preventive measures and taught the meaning and necessity of health rules should see that these health rules are enforced. Health education we all realize to be a fundamental need of our day, if we would permanently improve either public or personal health. . U The child is the fittest subject in which to instill proper health knowledge. He has no prejudices to overcomeg his mind is virgin soil to receive any seed of truth in health or other matters, he delights in the knowledge of the simple things that relate to his daily experience. It is particularly in the schools that the opportunities for teaching health are the greatest, and this opportunity has been as yet scarcely recognized. Unless backed by educational agencies, efforts at improvement in public health have almost invariably proved to be transitory in their effects. The opportunity which the school offers to give instruction to group of children is very imrportantg for it is usually found that instruction to groups is more impressive and commands more attention than that given to individuals. The long period of school life permits a great variety of health teaching, from the simplest things taught the youngest, with graded instruc- tion for those who are older to the wider knowledge which can be given the oldest, Children should be interested in health and should form good habits. We become creatures of habit, but we are born entirely without habits, and it is as easy in the beginning to learn good habits as to learn bad ones. The twig is so easily bent and in the plastic years of early childhood when the child is receiving those impres- sions which will stamp the permanent pattern of his mind and character, it is most necessary for him to learn and form good habits. The child can easily learn the essential needs of his body in order to maintain personal health such as-proper food, cleanliness, fresh air, exercise, rest, etc., also the things that do harm-improper foods, decayed teeth, excess in eating and drinking, lack of proper sleep, tea or coffee-and, finally, how the body may in some measure be protected against infection. He should have knowledge of the functions and needs of the body required to make him understand what is necessary for its pro- tection and care. He may look upon his body as an engine. He knows that an engine, if it is to run well lmfust have care, must be kept clean, must have proper ffucl, etc, But the important thing for him to realize is that he is the engineer who is largely responsible for keeping it in order. The children should also have knowledge of public or social health, largely con- cerned with the prevention of diseases which may spread through a community. The relation of these scourges to faulty hygiene and sanitation in the fact that they may be spread by unhealthy persons who handle food, or through milk or water supply or by mosquitoes, flies, rats, lice, or other vermin, and that many many of these diseases can be communicated from one person to another, They come to recognize the importance of sanitary laws for a city, and will generally be found to be the most conscientious observers of these laws. They can easily appreciate what it means to have their milk and water supply closely watched by experts, the necessity of proper disposal of sewage, etc. They can understand also why quarantine is necessary in communicable diseases and easily accept this curtailment of individual liberty for the sake of the rest of the community. The economic value of health is something even a child can appreciateg what it has meant to the prosperity of some parts of the world to get rid of malaria, how this made possible the building of the Panama Canalg what it meant to keep soldiers fit for duty. Ouricoiuntryl can not aH'ord to have any preventable illness. The children should realize that it is their patriotic duty to be as strong and well as possible to build up healthy, disease-resisting bodies. Even the children who are weak and delicate, or who at first are far below normal, should learn that health is something that can be acquired thro-ugh careful observance of the health rulesg also the strongest and most vigorous should realize that health can be lost through violation of these rules. There was an old man with a tooth, That ached till he said'-It's the truth, I neglected 'em young. and now I am stung, How I wish I had brushed 'em in youth. . CMrs.Peterson-N. YJ The teaching of health as we have considered it is something quite different from the teaching of physiology and physical education, though it should be closely llilmilllllllllllllll ,l M H S Ilillilllllllllililllll tied up with both of them. All of us probably studied physiology in school, but how much did it modify our health habits during school life or afterwards? If it is not connected with our practical life and has not influenced our health habits or main- tained our health it may just as well be omitted altogether. If it is not brought into close, vital conneztion with the child's life, the value of instruction in this subject is lost. Let us then endeavor to concentrate upon learning health and teaching health in the schoolsg have health in all schools as universally as reading or writingg see that time is given each day to some health lessong that teachers and pupils alike are ready to understand and appreciate not only the impJrt.'an:e and the value of health, but are ready to grasp the opportunity which the school offers to induence them to form good health habits. All these things combined help in the prevention of diseases and make childhood the golden period of life for happiness, joy, and health. ANNE EICHENBERGER, Red Cross Public Health Nurse. The Editorial Staff 1 Erichson Goss Closway Granger Hamilton Nielsen Slelofi' Olson Rude Larson Pierce Martin Srzxph s THE EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . . Assistant Editor ......... Business Manager ......... Assistant Business Manager . . Literary Manager .... Assistants ...... Art Manager ...... Senior Reporter ...., Junior Reporter ..... Sophomore Reporter . 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My M 5 illllllllllllllnllulm ,.f' X, HA lo: 0 lVfs,lJsfr Ill ll I nmummmnmm unmmummunn ,mir , H, I..-.!!!'!!U! l!!'!!'.!!!!U JOSHUA'S DREAM Joshua Smith, yew cum here this minit!----Joshuak----D0 yew heer me? n It was a beautiful day in early summer. Flowers were blooming by the waysides, and birds were singing and twittering' as they flew from branch to branch. The sky was blue and cloudless, The sun shone down in all its beauty and splendor upon the earth below. It was a day in which no one could resist the charms of nature. Joshua Smith was lolling on the grass in the front of his farm home, dream- ing of his boyhood days, but was suddenly snatched back to conscious- ness by the harsh voice of his wife. Joshua- ---Yew cu.m heer this minit----- Joshua- ----- Do yew heer me? Pears as tho yew need a little help in gettin heer. Now, Mirandy, yew know jest as wel as I dew that,I'm purty nigh as spry as I was when I was a little boy. My land o'goodness Joshua, when are yew ever goin' to have a little sense? You're jest as foolish now, in yer old age, as yew was when a boy. Now I want yew to cum and help me hang these pitchurs. Miranda was doing her house-cleaning and always at that time of the year she was not good natured, and it was her usual custom to give vent to her wrath by making her husband aid her, . V Waal, whar dew yew want me tu hang 'em? said Joshua, after receiving his usual lecture on idleness and day dreams, from Miranda. On the wall uv corse, rejoined Miranda. Yew kin hang this big one right heer, whar it'1l show up real nice. It was a very large picture of Miranda's grandmother, which she was very proud of, and it was very difficult for Joshua to hang it just as she wished him to. He was getting along nicely, however, under her fierce supervision, when horror of all horrors, he nit his thumb with the hammer, and the picture crashed to the floor, and broke into a thousand pieces! Miranda's Wrath was unbounded at the destruction of her favorite picture. Joshua Smith, what ever am I a-goin' to dew with yew? You're worse than a little two yeer old -i-can't even hang a pictur on the wall without smashing it--yew cum down from thre---I'll dew it myself. Jest like a man! Yew go and take that rug out doors and beat it, and see if yew kin dew that without spoiling the rug! Joshua hung the large rug on the clothes line, and, taking the carpet beater, proceeded to pound the rug with great energy, the dust rolling out in clouds. The greater share of his time was spent, however, in picking the carpet from the gufound, for, by his energetic beating he caused the carpet to slide to the ground. After a few minutes of his ineffectual beating,-Miranda's attention was at- tracted by cries of Help, Mirandy, Help! X She hurried to the scene and found the carpet laying on the ground, and Joshua nowhere to be seen. She dashed to the clothesline to rescue her best carpet, for not for a nrnute was she going to have her best carpet spoiled! She found, however, that there was something large under it, and after considerable thought as to what it might be, she concluded that the carpet had fallen on Joshua. Joshua:-Joshua, is that yew under my carpet? No reply. , Joshua, answer me, is that yew? Still no response. Oh, I jest know that he's been hurt. What shall I do? These words now saihd by Miranda, who a few minutes previous could not find words harsh enough with which to lecture her husband. She proceeded to rescue Joshua from the cumbersome folds of the carpet and after much hard work on her 'part succeeded in bringing himv forth, much the worse for dust and dirt. Oh, Joshua, are yew hurt? I ought to hev known better than tew expect yew to beet'that grate big carpet all alone. And jest for that I'm a-goin to giv yew a big piece of that nice cake which I made tew-day. Q No, Mirandy, I a1n't hurt much, but I would like a nice peece of that cake which yew made tew-day. Moral: Men, young and old, use tactics such as Joshua did, and you will be saved forever from the dlSC'0Ulf0l'tS of house-cleaning, Iiilllilllllllllillillll M H S Illlllliliiiiiiliiliim THE KIND OF A SCHOOL YOU LIKE If you want to go to the kind of a school Like the kind of a school you like, You needn't slip your clothes in a grip And start on a long, long hike. You'll only find what you left behind, For there's nothing that's really new, It's a knock at yourself when you knock your sihool It isn't your school-It's you. Real schools are not made by pupils afraid Lest somebody else gets aheadg When every one works and nobody shirks You can raise any school from the dead. And if, while you make your personal stake, Your neighbor will make one, toog Your school will be what you want to see, For it isn't your school-It's YOU! A TRIP TO THE MOON Second Prize Story-Carl Snyder In the office of a well-furnished mansion in New York, two men were eagerly discussing a subject that to you or me would seem somewhat incomprehensible or idiotic to say the least. A trip to the Moon! Does it seem possible? But this was evidently tl1e goal of their excited ambitions, The machine will be complete by Thursday, said the one addressed as Mr. Larson. But are you sure it will have the required strength to contain the air in the body? inquired Mr. Anger, the assistant. Every detail has been thoroughly considered, Mr. Anger. As for the air, it is a matter of minor importance. We will make the trip in an hour or our lives will cease without any possibility of ever solving the problem to which our time has been so exclusively devoted. All individuals must be kept from the hangar of the machine, which will take us cn our voyage. Our tryout will be held Friday. If all is successful on that day we will make the trip on the succeeding Wednesday. That wil be on July the first, nineteen forty-five, A. D., to be precise. The machine known as the Moonoplane was finished within the scheduled time. The tryout was more than successful. The Moonoplane left Earth and even when a thousand miles from our planet, the air contained in the body of the machine for the purpose of preventing suffocation was purified by an instrument designed for that purpose, that the men actually declared that the air alone had so improved their confidence that nothing but some accident to the machine could frus- trate the realization of their ambitions. The big day came. Everything had been secret.. The invention was to be a great and popular success or a secret failure. No one observed the Moonoplane as it left the earth in the sudden ascent which was quite eventful, The 'stars in the heavens appeared to retain their natural positions as the Moonop1ane leaped into the endless space with a terrific speed. The moon seemed to grow as a mighty-ocean Wave. The constellations are indeed so far from the earth and the moon that the destination sought seemed to be falling to the inventors as the mighty Moonoplane mounted the heavens. The course instantly seemed to have changed. The Hon. Mr. Anger remark- ed that the moon seemed to have dropped to a parallel position with the Moonoplane. The former now appeared to be a duplicate of Earth and Earth now a moon. Then, Void of any warning, the machine took a sudden additional speed with no attempt of the operator to increase it. The graviy of the moon is drawing us, Mr. Anger, exclaimed Mr. Larson, so we are- he broke off short, The moon is now below us as the earth was when we left it, he continued. Immediately after a successful landing was made. We were very fortunate to alight with no injury to our loved machine for the moon was covered with great mountains and boulders. The door was opened. I felt something pulling me. I was Mr, Anger. Mr. Larson was pulling me by the arm. Come on, Snoose, we're going to English class now. Can't you keep awake? ' llllllllllllllllllllllll MP1 S l JUNIOR CLASS POEM A is for Amelia, always full of glee. B is for the boys, as bright as they can be, C is for Celia who you all know. D is for Dorothy, always on the go. E is for everyone doing what's right. F is for Fred who never would fight. G is for the girls, the best in the class. H is for Helen and Harold who'll some day make a mash. I is for Irene so clever and wise. J is for John who never tells lies. K is for the knowledge the Juniors possess. L is for their lessons even studied at recess. M is for most of us doing very well. N is for no-one who you need to expel. O is for obedience which is possessed by each. P is for Perfection the state we hope to reach. Q is for our qualities which are both good and bad. R is for Ruth who never looks sad. S is for some of us often too bold, T is for the toils that make us look old. U is for useful 'tis us through and through. V is for Victor who never feels blue. W is for William the most industrious of boys. X is for Xmas, to us so like toys, Y is for youngsters the best you ever met. Z is for zero that Juniors never get. lN THE LAND OF THE SUN-GOD Third prize story-Alice Johnson, Uama, it is time for the evening chant. Calm yourself and go at once to the temple. Ra will be angry at you if you omit the evening prayer. Semta, the headpriest of the Temple of Thebes, spoke sharply to Uama, one of the priests in training. Uama was only seventeen and easily excited which caused much shaking of heads among the older ones, It was the common belief of the priests that Uama would never become one of them because of his delight in worldly sports and past-times, of his excitable nature, and disregard for the rules of the order. Who Uama's parents were or where his home was, was a large question. I-Ie had been captured in a war with Babylonia when seven years old, brought to Egypt, and given to the priests to train as one of them. He had always been getting into mischief and being brought before the head priests. Many hours he spent in prayers and sacrifices to Ra to obtain forgiveness of his sins. On this occasion, Semta had met Uama running down the hall of the temple at top-speed, This was considered quite a break in manners for a priest to run. To the head-priest's sharp reproach, Uama made reply, 1 havenit time to-night. Mula's father is dead and I must see about his embalmdng. I want to buy some perfume and linen to take to them at once. Ask Ra to forgive me. With a parting wave of his h,and,Uama turned and hurried down the hall and out of the door leaving a speechless priest behind him. To think anyone should dare to speak to the head-priest in that manner and about the Almighty Ra - He shall be made to repent for his hasty words, exclaimed the priest as he left the hall. Uama on obtaining the desired articles left Thebes and, after walking a couple of miles, arrived at the mud-hut of one of the Pharaot's slaves. Mula met him at the door and seemed pleased to see him. Oh, Uama, how good you are to me. Even now you come to me when my father dies. Will not Semta be angry if he knows you enter the house of the unclean, the home of a pyramid-builder? she said. Well' what if he is angry, Mula. I have gotten out of these scrapes be- fore and will again. Uama pushed Mula aside and entered the hut. He was skilled in embalming' llllllllllllilllllllllll M H S IIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIH and with the help of another embalmer, Mula's futher was soon ready for burial. He was then placed in an ox-cart and taken to the City of the Dead. In the burial grounds was a large vault where all the mummies of the Pharaoh's slaves were placed. In this vault Mula's father was left. I U Uama returned home with Mula and stayed late into the night trying to console her. On returning to the Temple, he was met at the door by Amon, the physician priest. Mula gathered herbs for him during the day, and through her Uama had become known. l Semta is very angry with you, he said, More so than ever before. Is it true you entered the house of a pyramid-builder? Have you not yet learned that their homes are unclean to priests and members of the royal family? Well, yes, I have. But that won't stop me from going there, They are as clean and good as we, he replied. Forget it, we will talk of it no more. I am here at present to ask if Mula's father is dead, If so, where is he buried? Yes, he died this morning and we placed him in the Pharaoh's slave vault in the 'City of the Dead.' A smile of triumph and joy passed over Amon's face as he replied, Well, I have much work on hand for tonight. You better watih out for Semta as he is angry. May Ra shower his blessings on you. The two parted, Amon going to his home and Uama to his room. The next morning Uama was called before the counsel, of old priests for an explanation of his conduct. He would deliver none. The priests then said he must give sacrifice to Ra and then draw apart from his companions for two days for the purpose of prayer. Uama did not answer but turned and left the room. In his mind he decided he would never submit to this. The next morning, Uama was not to be found on the place. No one had seen him or knew anything about him. Where had he gone? The guardsmen of the temple was called and asked. He said he remembered a priest leaving the temple but thought nothing of it. There was one person in Thebes who Could have answered the question. That was Mula. Uama had come to her early that morning and stayed in her house all day. That night, taking some food with him, he left for Aswan up the Nile river. He travelled on horseback and on arriving there was to commence work as an embalmer. While Uama was working hard in Aswan, great excitement reigned at the Temple cf Ra in Thebes. Egypt and Babylonia had become friends after' many years of fighting, and one of the noblest had returned home with the Pharaoh. Soon after the jubilee, which was given for their welcome, had taken place, the two men came to the Temple for Ra for a talk with Semta. Semta felt greatly honored to receive a call from the Pharaoh and his comlpanion, After talking for a short time on common things of the day, the Pharaoh suddenly asked for Uama. Semta blushed and said he was not there, that he ran away a few noons ago. They then told him that Uama was Kode's fthe noblel son. On leaving the Temple, they were stopped by a young girl who said she knew where Uama was, and if these men wanted him for a good purpose she would let them know where he was. This girl was Mula. Kode explained to her why they wanted him and then she told them where he was. Immediately on learning where he was, a party was made up to go to Aswan to bring him back. Three days went by and on the evening of the fourth when Mula was pre- paring the evening meal, foot-steps came crunching up the path to the door. Uama entered the room and stretched out his hand to her. Oh, Mula! I have waited for this all my life. I have always Wanted to have much gold and silver pieces and now I may have all that I desire. Ra has shone on me and his smile became good fortune, his rays, gold. My father told ?ie how you informed them where I was. How did you know they were looking or me. , Well, Mula explained, I was taking the heart of a ram to Amon and when I entered the Spirit room of the Temple, I saw Semta coming in the other door. You know that physicians are put to death who investigate the workings of various parts of a human or animal body. I learned yesternoon that Annan is accused of this. He has been breaking open the miummv cases for this purpose. You can imagine what would have happened to Amon if I was found with the ram's heart. Therefore, I stepped behind a curtain near a Window. Following Semta into the room,. were two men, your father and Pharaoh. They seated themselves and commenced to talk, I heard the first of the conversation Mlllllllllllllllllllll M I-I S I and knew they were looking for you. Just then a slave entered and came towards my hiding place to close the window. I had to get away some way, so I turned and climbed out the window onto the balcony. After the slave closed the window, I followed the balcony around to the stairs and went down. When Pharaoh and your father left the Temple, I stopped them. I azm glad you stop-ped them or I would not have came to this good fortune. It was really you who brought it all. It was because I came to see you that I had trouble with the priests and why I ran away. Now it is you who brings me back and gives me a title. There is only one thing more which I need to make my happiness complete. I will return to my old hofme in Babylonia to-morrow. Will you go with me as my wife? The setting sun crept through the open door and its golden beams rested for a moment on Mula. See even Ra beckons to you from mly old home. Will you come? Yes, was the low reply without a sigh for the life she was leaving forever. THE COWARD It was a beautiful summer morning, The sun rose on the quiet town of Fair- land and dew drops glittered and sparkled like diamonds on the grass. In one -mind only, there was no peace. Grant Holman was afraid! Afraid that he would be drafted. Oh! I'll shoot. myself before I'll go to war and get killed. Get killed - A dismal picture rose before his eyes. He could see himself dying on a battle-field, with no one to help him or even comfort him. He woke up to face the truth with a start, Someone was ringing the doorbell. Grant went to the door. It was the postman. Letter for you, Grant, were his words. I hope it is good news,', Grant replied. He took the letter into the neat little kitchen, and there he quickly opened it. Number 4063 drafted, he read. Report at Camp Grant, on Tuesday, April 3rd. Tuesday, only tthree more days! Grant clutched a chair. Well, I'll go, and show them I'm not a coward. When he got there, reported, and got on a suit of khaki, Grant felt very shaky, but tried not to show it. However, all the soldiers soon guessed it, and when he would walk by any, they would call, Look at the Coward. Company D has a coward in their midst. At these words Grant would shake and tremble so hard that everyone would laugh in derision. 'Then came the word that Company D would start for France the next day. Grant wanted to drown himself but he was afraid to, so he went into his tent and pretended to be very sick, but when examined, he was found to me perfectly well and he was then considered more of a coward than ever. Company D soon got to France, and Grant was sent to the firing line with many other men who were considered in perfect physical health. Grant heard a shot in the night, and tried to desert but he was stopped by the guards. For his offense he was put in prison for the duration of the war. The General, who was a very kind man, and realized how much afraid Grant was, had made the sentense as light as possible. Grant had been in the camp prison but two days, when one night the prison was blown apart by a German whizbang. Grant was temporarily stunned but soon recovered, He 'crawled out from among the wreckage. Everywhere was a tent, silent and dark, In front Jam Tin bomlbs sent over to the Americans lit up No Man's Land. 1 Just then Grant saw a guard creep silently over to the tents of Company D, and creeping over, he heard the guard tell them that in ten minutes the American Artillery would open fire and cut a lane through the German barb wire. In fifteen minutes, Company D would go over the top with their bayonets for close fighting. When Company D went, Grant followed. He had decided, that, if necessary, he would die like a man. Company D got to the German front line trench. All was yet silent. They got through to the second trench. Then they saw that they were in a trap. They had no shells with them, and they couldn't use their bayonets because barb wire still separated them. from the Germans, and Company D wouldn't retreat. They would illmlljllljlllllllllll l die like men, but they would never retreat. Grant immediately saw what had happened, He decided to run to the machine gun, just a short way back and tell the gunners to fire on the Germans. He went back and saw why the gunners had not fired before. They lay dead near the machine gun! Quickly Grant grasped the trigger handle. He let it snap. Bang! ! Grant sent up a silent thankful prayer that the gun was loaded. The German front line was shattered quickly. Instantly other Germans came to the front. But just as quickly Grant moved their lines down. At last the Germans surrendered. Company D was honorably saved! Grant looked at his wrist watch. Twelve o'c1ock! Just as he raised his head, a stray German bullet struck him in the temple. He fell silently over. When Company D got to the spot and found out who the gunner had been, all caps were lifted. Then the Lieutenant spoke. Boys, he said, I can safely say that here lies one of the bravest men who ever lived. He was a coward. Afraid of a bullet! Yet he died that we might live. More of us mmay go west soon. But after seeing this bravery, all of us will be betteg braver znen, never afraid to give our Hves for the sake of our country. Then through the silence the beautiful voice of a Red Cross nurse was heard. These were her words: Greater love than this hath no man, that he giveth his life for another. HELEN CRAGO lllllllllfllllllllllllll H S FRESHMAN CLASS POEM Again, as I sit in my armchair When the evening shadows fall, I' think of those golden srhool days Memoriesbest of all. My memory lingers on Kathryn A studious little child Whose dark brown eyes would shine so bright E'en when 'the weather was wild, Oh my dear old friend, Dorothea Who worked with her own free will, I wonder ifiishe remembers her schoolmatc Ah! does she think of me still. Just now 1 am thinking of someone I believe his-name is Frank In playing basket and base ball games He stood in the highest rank. Now when I think of Marjorie Whom in gone by days I knew, I recall the look in her deep blue eyes Which proved her heart was true. Another girl we loved was Florence Look, you may, in every land, And you could not find a truer friend Or such a.helping hand. Once more I thing of Lovetta A meek little girl we know, And if I visit by schoolmates I'll stop at Sacramento. Oh Helen! If I could see you once more And down the lane would go roaming, We would recall those golden school days And talk of them in the gloaming. Beatrix I could never forget you Though far from home you may be, For you were always willing to try To do your best by me. Harvey when you are so faraway Can you look back and remember, The happiest days of all the year When we start to school in September? You all remember Elsie, The girl with narry a foe I wonder if she still is that sweet little girl She was many a year ago. In a vision I see Christina A gem that is so rare, With her head bent o'er her studies In a school room way back there. My thoughts wander onward to Raymond The boy with the bright blue eyes, Who loved all the birds and the sweet hone And the splendor in the skies. S y bees FI'ii'lnmmumum Ilmlllllllllllllllllll MIHIS IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITIIH I also think of Cecil The pride of all the class, I think of the times we spent together In golden days gone past. Elnora I shall remember you always You were always busy at work, And you were a friend of all the girls And never your lessons did shirk, I also see James Illbeck A young and gallant lad, Although he was not very studious llllllllllllllllllllllll He was the best friend the boys ever had. And then I think of our teazhers They were so good and kindg Tl1ey'd put Rainbows around our trouble And now in their absence we pine. S,n Oh my schoolmates, my dear schoolmates, I really hope you all Are just as bright and happy now As you were in Wisdom's Hall. Those days are gone forever, And I no longer hear The voices of my schoolmates That to me were so dear. It grows darker and darker The sun has sunk at last While I sit here dreaming Of school days long gone past. My eyes grow heavy with slumber I bid adieu tor my dream But I know that never elsewhere Shall. I meet with a worthier theme. GLADYS FLOOD, '24 nu: lulllllTilTll1lll M H 5 JIMMY JONES' DREAM fContributed by Alumnil The day drew to a close, and at last the great track meet was over, when Jim, a school boy, fifteen years of age, came home, tired, but Oh, so happy. It had been a very strenuous but an exceedingly triumphant day for him, for he had carried off the honors in the high-jumping and pole-vaulting contest. He had felt that thrill which comes to each one who receives an applause, which echoing and re- echoing, heralds his success. So he climbed into his bed early, with his mind still full of the day's great events, of the sight of that cheering crowd, and waving banners and pennants. He dropped to sleep quickly, but his mind was still busy and galloped on, as a swiftly traveling but riderless horse. Another meet was on and it was his turn to appear, He dared not fail, for his captain had said, Here, Jim, take the lead in this pole-vaulting stunt and win out. It's up to you, and if you fail we'll roll you into a ball and make use of you later in the shot-put test. I'll not fail you, replied Jim as he reached for his pole. At first it seemed quite easy for the bar which he must vault was scarce higher than his head and the pole which he handled was light and easy to use. But with every try, in some wholly mysterious manner the bar went higher and the pole grew longer and heavier. Yet he persevered, determination visible in every feature of his homely little face. Stead ly and steadily they grew until the bar seemed to rest on a cloud and the top of the pole was scariely visible. The crowd, so relentless and so eager for him to win, rose and called out: Go on, ga on, Jim: remember, boy, it's up to you. They did not seem to notice that great beads of perspiration were breaking out upon his forehead, they did not seem to care that he was so tired that he could hardly stand. They were like an ugly, angry mob driving him on and on. He determined to try once more and wi.1 or die in the attempt, A tighter grip on the pole, a long run and he went, higher and higher, clear out of sight. Their shouts died away, and with eyes and mouth wide with wonder and astonishment, they waited breathless for his reappearance. They looked in vain, however, for Jim did not return. What happened to Jim? Why, nothing, except that he vaulted so high as to get beyond the power of gravitation of the earth. He felt himself going on steadily, onward or downward, he could not tell. How vast was the space through which he was carried. He did not feel afraid, however. He thought, Phew! how restful this is. I guess I'm pretty glad to get away from those dreadful animals who wouldn't let me rest a single minute. Hum, wonder where I'll land? He went on and on, until finally he saw, not far away, a great body hanging in space, which appeared from that distance much like the world he had just left. He began to feel a resistless pulling, drawing him directly toward it, then-bump! and he landed, unhurt, upon a new world, For a moment he lay quiet, too dazed and full of wonder to move, Then he raised himself and looked about to see what kind of a place he had struck, and what a sight .met his eye! A city of living, moving people-yes-but such a tiny city and such tiny people, and they all seemed to be doing things backward. It was like seeing it all through a mirror. The little people were as surprised to see him as he was to see them, and in a few minutes a large crowd had gathered about him. Well, where in the dickens am I? asked Jim of the most important looking' individual in that marvelous crowd. You are on the planet Mars, and I am the ruler here, was the reply he re- ceived. You will please answer my questions. My lord high secretary will take down the answers you give. First of all, who are you? . I'm Jimmy Jones. Where did you come from? This question he was forced to ask more than once, for Jimmy was watehing with astonishment the secretary who was Writing left-handed and beginning at the wrong side of the sheet. Then hearing the question repeated, he said, I came from Earth, from the village of Merrillan, Wisconsin. How did you happen to get here? - Then Jimmy related the story of the track meet, his wonderful jumping, and the result, adding, quickly, as he finished his story, And now how can I get back ii.ii::::::::::i::::: I M H s zzzizzizsiizslmi home again? U I That was a question that could not be solved in a moment. So the' ruler said, Well, Jimmy Jones, we will consider carefully this question and submit.our first solution of it to you. In the meantime, if you are an obedient and dutiful ch,ld you may roam about at will. I A Many marvelous things he discovered inathe following days. He fcu.id he had to walk in the opposite direction from an obJect he wished to reach, or ne would never get there at all. I ' ' He asked many questions,1:iipei.1liar habit he had acquired VJil.lC living upon earth. They were queer ones, i e t is: , A. Say, Mr. Ruler, are you people descendants from Chlnamen, or from Earth? ' When he received the reply, No, he said, Well, you write like them, anyway. . And, Say, why a1'c you all so much smaller than we are, c.i Ea1th? to whi.h he ruler replied: K Mars is not as large as your ezuth, lzegice a sznrillcr pesple are able to subdue it. Finally it was decided that the only way to get Jim back h'me was to go through the same process by whigh he got to Mars. SJ they prepared a pole vaulting contest. Jim was so dreadfully homesick he was willing to try anything, Se he tried and tried and at last succeeded, But instead nf landing him o.i his return journey through space this jump landed him, witii a terrible thud on the floor by his own bedside. 0u:h, such a dream! said he. I guess three track meets in ra short a time is quite a sufficiency for one ordinary boy. DICK By Cora Berger Don't forget your copybook, Are you nearly ready? Burns is waitngf' And with a goodbye Viola Deen sent her older brother James, eff to college. Turning she went back to the fireplace, dropped into a chair and let her memory wander back to the previous months of sorrow. Three months before, Mr. and Mrs. Deen and their two children, Viola and James, lived happily in a beautiful little home in Aberdeen, Georgia. But their happi- ness did not last, for scarlet fever was brought into the home, causing the death of both Mother and Father. The .children being eighteen and twenty decided to keep their home and run their own affairs, Besides the home, the only other possession which was left to them, was an old race horse called Dick, In the former days he had been considered very valuable, but because of lack of practice and being quite old he had not been taken out on the track for a long while. Burns, a little darky cared for Dick and was the only person whom Viola had to help her, for she did all the managing. After considering how or what to do it was decided that James should go to College, so that he would be able to make a living for them later on. Although he had never done a great deal of studying or work before, Viola hoped he would turn for the better and make a success at College. Such. were the conditions when Viola was left by herself in the Deen home. X Near the home, lived a man by the name of Mr. Gable, who owned a great many race horses and of course hired jockies to ride them. He always had a great desire to gain possession of Dick but Mr. Deen would not sell him, and Viola follow- ed his wishes. This caused a rivalry between the two families, The morning in which James left for College, Donald Bently, white boy among the jockies, was playing horseshoe with the other darkies, Come on Joe, your turn. Ah! missed it. Don't throw so hard next time. Yes sah! done throw it too far. Look out boys de boss am coming. Now, see here, you fellows are either going to quit playing that game every time I have by back turned, or get out. One or the other. Donald, I want to speak to you. Come into the office. After they had disappeared the darkies all gathered in a group and discussed what might happen to the unfortunate one who was called into the private office. What do boss say? Must ha' been pretty bad seth! said one of the darkies as Don came forth looking as though nothing could cheer him. . Oh, I'rn fired. The boss said I was overgrown and too heavy to ride any more. So with a lump in his throat and a, bundle under his arm, Donald set out to shift for himself. His parents had died four years ago, and he had worked for Mr. Gable I'li!', ,ll.',',','!llllllilll - M H S lllllllllllllllliidif ever slnce. He walked along a path not knowing, and not caring where it lead to, until he nearly collided with Viola Deen. I ' l Why! she exclaimed, Where are you going? You d1dn't qult at the Gable place, did you? 0h! No I didn't quit. I got fired. I am sorry but Don I am sure you will be able to find work at one of the stores. So it was, that he was pursuaded to pick up courage and find work, and in doing so found a very close friend in Viola. . One day a letter was received from James, telling of how he had gambled and must have some money to pay up his debt, Unless it was sent soon, he would have to go to jail. Although James had treated Don very cooly when they were younger, he forgave all, in order to help Viola in her troubles. Why, I have it. Let's enter Dick into the rate which is coming off in a few days, you know he used to be a wonder and Burns could ride him. . 1 Really it seems too impossible but you know more about it so I will leave it to you, because you are the only one on whom I rely. The next day, Dick was taken to the track and tried. Slow as an ox, he'll never be able to win, we might just as well give that plan up, said Burns at the track, I am afraid that's what we will have to do, but it has started to rain and we must hurry home, came the answer from Vi. Soon the rain was pouring down and in a few minutes the roads became muddy. Burns riding Dick was leading the way while Viola and Don followed. What's the matter with Dick? He is acting so queer, exclaimed Viola, What's the matter with him? Why he's a mud pacer and I never knew it before. Come on, Burns, let's time him. It was then proved that the only chance of winning lay in the chance of hav- ing a heavy shower. The evening before the great race a sharp knock was heard at the Deen home. Viola went to the door and on opening it found Don standing there soaking wet, for it had rained, just as they had wished. Won't you come in Dorn? Yes, just a few minutes. Has Burns returned yet? Something else against us. As I was on my way here I miet another fellow pulling Burns along, I followed them until they entered an office. I then had to -creep up to a window in or-der to see what was going on. What do you suppose? Gable, his assistant and another fellow were threatening Burns a thorough thrashing if he would allow 'fDick to win. He must have known he was a mud pacer. The scoundrelg why can't he play fair and square? The men down town are all betting on Gable's horses except my Boss who would stick up for you and Dick every time. Oh, Don, how queer it is. First we have good luck and then bad. But I haven't seen Burns and he would do almost anything to avoid a thrashing even tho he has been very faithful to me. The morning of the great race came. All was astir and bustle among the spectators who throngcd the stands and sides, Amidst the crowd were Viola and Don, both eager with expectation. The first gong rang. Don spent a few more minutes of nervous agitation and then made a mad dash for the stable house. Burns, where is he? OE with those duds. Shut up. And with great speed Don put on the jocky suit and was ready when the last gong rang. Viola perched on a fence could easily see the riders. There was Dick. Oh, how proud she was of him.. But who was riding him? Don? Yes! it Was. . At the end of the third round Dicl' was third in line but he was slowly gain- ing. The people began to look on in amazement. Some cheered, others became dis- gusted. One man wore his hat around his neck instead of an his head. It had probably been pushed down and he was too excited to notice it. Twenty more rods left, and still Dick came on, gaining every step. Don could see in front of him the goal, then a picture or vision of a girl's face whom he cared for more than anything else in the world. To-save James' life, was to save Viola's. Nearer, nearer they came, then like a fl1as51,DD1ck rushed past the leading horse and reached the goal. Dick had won,but so a on. ' MHS HTHLE TIC S - M H 5 :::::::::::::l::::::!i ,M www.-, THE MERRILLAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A The Merrillan High School Athletic Association held its first business meeting during the second week of the school term. Officers for the ensuing year were elected. President ........... .......... ................ H a roild Hamilton Secretary ...............................,.............. Lillian Olson Treasurer ............................. . ............... Harold Nielson This is the second year in which the association has been active and has been the source of our athletic materiai. It wasn't necessary for the mcmibers of the as- sociation to make a subscription for this year as a sufficient sum was in the treasury from last year. Before the basket-ball season opened, each boy's entry for playing basket-ball, had to be signed by his parents. The restriction of practicing or play- ing in all athletics during the year for all students not having a satisfactory standing for his studies, were rigidly kept. The games were attended satisfactory and the loyalty of the school students could be improved very little, if any. The cheering for the team, under the conditions could have been imrprcved, however, if some one of the boys had been willing to take the necessary position, as leader. l The Athletic Association made it possible for the students to express them- selves conzverning athletics and make any suggestions. BASEBALL SEASON--1920 The call of the diamond for the opening of the season of 1920 brought out an entire new crowd of recruits. Not a single player from the old guard was left and the process of putting a team into shape in such a short time proved to be more successful than was really expected. 'The final percentage of the team was: Games Won Lost Penzentage 4 1 3 .250 The Line Up First baseman ...... . . ............... . . . James Illbeck Second baseman . . . ............ . . . Charley Anger Third baseman . . . . . Harvey Nielson Pitcher ........ . . . Claire Gregory Short Stop ...... Jim Pulver Catcher ...... ....... If Trank Grey Left Fielder ,... Haro-ld Hamilton Center Fielder . . . . . Raymond 'Beede Right Fielder ............................................... Wm. Steinberg In view of the season of 1921, we look forward to a much better one. We have not lost a single player by graduation and an additional advantage will be that of Harold Nielson, who will be able to play a base this year. Last season he was misfor- tunate to sustain a serious injury while practicing baseball during the early part of the season. It is impossible for the Athletic Manager to give the baseball events of this year, as the Radio goes to print during and before the baseball season transpires. Fhull ziizcgunt of this season's diamond program will be given in the next volume of t e a io.' Basket' Ball Team '. -may 'iii , QV , .. v .EL use 'V Illbeck Steinbcrxi Hamilton Erickson Nielsen G0ss,Coach Closway Gregory Gray BASKETBALL C. Gregory KiG1'9Q,'L1'l,-F0!'W31'fl. F. Grey, FreCkles -Forward. W. Steinberg Bill -Center. H. Hamilton Bob -Guard. G. Closway, Ig5natz -Guard. H. Neilson Neal -Sub. V. Erickson Vif '-Sub, T. Illbeck Ted -Sub. lil'-'M Iil',lElI'!Ilf',lII G M H S llIHill.'.'l.'llI.'lW Claire Gregory Gregg Gregg played wonderful basketball all through :ho season and made Merril- lan's Baskets. He is small and quick and he has F-.mled many a guard. lie was the best basket shooter we had, and in him we have a talented player, Frank Gray Freclxles 'Freckles is small and sly, he played good teamwork and basket shooting: throughout the year and although he was a little light and was knocked out a couple of times, nobody ever put anything over on Freckles. Will Steinberg Bill Bill with his big square shoulders and heavy weight played fine. Last year he didn't know what a basket ball looked like and the way he progressed was wonder- ful. Bill played center and had the jump over 'most of his opponents. Harold Hamilton Bob Hammy was a good guard and held mwany rp forward down and with his long arms stoppd every ball that ever came his way. The school is sorry to lose him this year for he was the Older Brother to the younger fellows in the team. Gordon Closway lgnatz Ignatz , the live-wire of the Merrillan Tigers through his slick invasion of the opponents ranks was able to keep the ball in Merrillan territory throughout the game. His guarding triumrphed over rushes of the opposing which resulted in a. good many repulses and his work will be noticed when he leaves High School this year by graduation. Substitutes James Illbeck, Vic Erickson and Harold Neilson played subs, They prac- ticed with the team every night and were ready to go into a game whenever they we1'e called upon. We are very fortunate In having such dependable subs. ..,Xl.... Humbird 19-Merrillan 0 At Humbird This was the first game the boys played this year and playing it away from ho-me and in such a small gym at Humbird made it rather hard. At the end of the first half the score was 16 to 0 and the spirit the boys brought back the second half was wonderful. They held them down to 3 points the last half and then resolved to do better the next game. Neillsville Hi Y 14-Merrillan 20 At Merrillan The Merrillan team won the game by a rally in the last half of the game. The first half of the game ended by a szore of 5-12 with the Hi Y team the possessor of the majority of the points. A The last part of the game was a thriller when the boys made 17 points fin the last half and by good guarding kept the opponents down to one field baskct. Black River Falls 20-Mefrrillan 7 At Black River Falls Some defeat all right, but! ! ! Giants they were. As Mr. Goss, a good au- thority, stated: The largest High School basket ball team that I've ever seen. The boys played a better game in the first part of the game by keeping the score down to 8 points for the opponent . ,Er'f1'1 'f ':J.:.....i,i:.:::: C C M H S Fairchild 16-Merrillan 17 At Merrillan The spectators could not have seen a more exciting game. There was a close margin throughout the whole game, the local team however being in the lead during the contest. The first part of the game consisted of excellent throws on both sides, but the players on the two teams displayed excellent talent in guarding in the last half of the game, eight points being the sum made by the teams. Alma Center 26-Merrillan 5. At Alma Center Although the boys were defeated, they took the affair calmly considering the circumstances. Alma Center had not been defeated by any other team up to this date in our district. It's no disgrace to be beaten by your betters. Fairchild 24-Merrillan 13 At Fairchild The team was defeated by the largest score up to that time. The hall, with four posts placed along the middle of the court, made it a disadvantage, and with one of the players not in the best of health, was the cause for the defeat. Hixtoin 18-Merrillan 14 At Hixton Talk about a rough game and the big opponents we played against, but we gave them a well earned victory and we also had a nice bunch of rooters along, Bob hurt his knee in this game, which took 3 weeks to heal upg Gregg dislocated a shoulder, Ignatz got knocked outg Freckles had his side hurt, and Bill sprained a wrist. Some game- Humbircl 16-Merrillan 9 At Home Too bad, but we showed them a hot iight all the way through and at the end of the first half the game stood 8 to 3 in our favor but sad to say they came back strong the last half. Eleva 14-Mer-rillan 34 - At Home Wasn't that some game? Speed-say who says Merrillan did not have it that game. Team-work-the two teams compared was like Cleopatra and her dark-dish- washing-maid. OUR FIRST VICTORY. All of the players caps were slightly tight, but Bill, poor Bill, had to buy a new one the very next morning, Alma Center 16-Merrillan 14 At Home Oh, boy, talk about a game, We certainly should feel proud of our boys after this struggle. Alma Center was much heavier than any of our fellows and they had played 4 games and not lost one. WE TIED THEM. But in the extra five minutes they gained one basket. It was a good game but our opponents did not like the narrow margin of the victory very well. A Word From the Coach In athletics, Merrillan High School is rapidly coming to the fore groundg basket ball and base ball are the interschool athletic activities. The basket ball past season was successful, even though few games were won by our boys. Considering the fact that none of the boys had ever been in a basket ball game before, and keeping the opponents score down and to a narrow margin while playing against schools which had been playing basket ball for years, leads one to conclude ihat the season should be considered a very successful one. The out-look in base ball is very promising, even better than last year, All of the old men are back and with the strong interest that the boys have, a successful season is predicted. The splendid clean spirit of the members of the teams, the loyal support of the student body and citizens of Merrillan cannot but help lead to clean, wholesome and friendly relations with other schools, thereby adding considerable enjoyment to the regular school work. . ,, ...R Q, .- . .Q . . f, - -u 5 - , P . 1, u - .- , ., .. , 1 .f , . 1 ,-,. , . . . 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Q Z- - ' Q QQ,Qf1, f --'P--4,-iv 1 - ,uL--'-- , x ,,..- ,---1. . -X .A , , vz' VX ' I 4 -, gn, -U13 . ,. -- !-- 2 H,-'i'g,, ' .,QQ. . , . , - ,L ,.- - . - ,. , , -QQ , L, fi ..X,QQQ-,, -, Q .JA -- Q, Q, , ,QQQJQJX , Q Q I M H S' 4' - if M' UREANIZATIUNS Hfueolo 17154: :Al W ' ' A -....Q..-,,.. , - :-J J. ,,,, K lllilllllllllllllllllll g H 5 llllllllllllllllllllllll LITERARY SOCIETY A meeting was held on Friday afternoon, October 9, 1920, for the purpose of re-organizing a society for the benefit of the students, Miss Stuve acting as chairman. A committee of four members, namely, Miss Stuve, Miss Wollin, Ruth Martin, and Lillian Olson, were previously appointed to draw up the Constitution of this organization, and the following Constitution was adopted. Article 1-Name i The manic of this rganization shall be Merrillan High School Literary Society. ' Article ll-Object The object of this society shall be topractice public speaking, debating, Par- liamentary law, and to enable it's mcsmbers to appear before an audience with ease. Article lll-Members All students enrolled in the Merrillan High School and the Eighth Grade shall be considered members of the society, Article IV-Officers The officers of the Literary Society shall be a Chairman and Secretary-Treas- urer, The Chairman shall be elected at each meeting, while the Secretary-Treasurer shall hold his oH'ice for the entire school term. Article V--Committees There shall be a program committee consisting cf three members appointed by the chairman at each meeting, and as many committees as from time to time may seem necessary. It shall be the duty of the program committee to prepare a pro- gram for the succeeding meeting. Article VI-Meetings. There shall be a regular meeting every other Friday afternoon at three o'clo:k. Article Vll-Order of Business 1. Roll Call. 2. Reading of Minutes of Preceding Meeting. 3. Program, 4. Business 5. Adjournment. Nellie Pierce was elected claairman for the first meeting and Pauline was elected as Secretary and Treasurer for the entire year. Each meeting is opened by a song or two by the szhool. Then the program begins, which consists of readings, piano solos or duets, songs by the Ukelele or Glee Club, extemporaneous speaking or debates. After the business meeting icriti- cisms or helpful suggestions are given by a ,member of- the faculty to correct mis- takes and errors made by the students which gives them a chance for improvement at the next meetings. The meetings of the society are held cn every other Friday afternoon, during the last two periods of the day. Classes are alternated thruout the days of the meetings so that the same classes will not be omitted each time. The persons appearing on the program are chosen so that -all the students have an opportunity for the training, which is obtained and has proven so helpful. The society is a permanent organization of the school and there is no limit to the good that is being done and will be done. A Girls Ukc and Glee Club Reichcnbach Sielotf Crago Granger Pierce Martin Ludwig Porter LeGault Rude Johnson Olson One afternoon in October, 1919, the girls were requested by Miss Le Gault to remain after sillool for the purpose of organizinz ai glee club. Thelma Maxon, Hallie Porter, Agnes Granger, Nellie Pferce, Lillian Olsen, Florence Johnson and Eleanor Ludwig' were chosen, Agnes Rude acting as pianist. During the year the girls appeared in several public programs. Singing was led during general assembly music period by the Glee Club. Tco much cannot be said in praise cf the eifcris of the Glee Club for their work this year. In September, 1921, several new members were admitted. On December eighteenth sevefal of the girls met with Miss Anderson, Miss Le Gault and Miss Stuve. A Ukclele Club was organized. Lillian Olson was elected president. The club met every 'lwo weeks at ihe homes of the different members, At the v'11'ious Literary progranfis the high school pupils were entertained by the Uke and Glee Club. It is hoped by all members that this work will be carried on with much spirit and enthusiasm next year. Literary Digest Club I ieree Staples llamillon Closnay Krnsl inslti Erickson Steinberg Dickenson Rude Olson Fl im Larson Craga Nielsen liairson Olson Reichenlvuch Martin Martin Stuve LITERARY DIGEST CLUB In November 1920 ai club consisting of the Juniors and Seniors was organized. It was held on Tuesday of every Week for the purpose of practicing' Parliamenlniv Law and to become familiar with the world events. Every one in the Junior and Senior classes were I'L21jLlll'U'.l to order a Liter- ary Digest, from whiQh the Society obtained its name, for the entiie school term. The st 'dents were assigned topics in the magwzine each week. A committee of three, namely, Pauline Martin, Irene Reiehenbach and Helen Crzigo, were appointed to draw up a eonsti'ution. It provided that each student must serve as ehitirman. No student having: served once gould be re-elected until the others have had an opportunity of doing so. A secretary should be elected and should hold his office for a period of one month. This constitution was read at the first meeting by Pauline lVl:irtir, ' Each meeting' was opened with the progjrzim which consisted of the topi:s assigned to the pupils. After the Business Meeting, criticisms were given by a member of the society. We know that the Literary Digest Club of benefit to the students and the school as a whole. Merrillan Hi Y Club l .L an K ann. Erickson Kronshinski Stark lllbeck Steinberg Hamilton Bowen Goss Beede Larson Mattson Bohac Nielsen Gray Staples Closway Bowen Bowen Dickenson Anger Porter Gregory Williams Nielsen Jackson Rude Merrillan has been fortunate during this past year in having the opportunity of having several Y. M. C. A. workers here with the boys. Their intiueizce has caused the organization of a boys :lub-Hi HY Club. An explanation of this club is probably desirable. The Hi HY Clublis an organization under the control of the Y, M. C. A. In many of the small towns Where it was not possible for the public to support a Y. M. C. A. building, a club can be organized with less expense and serves for the same purpose as a Y. M. C. A. organization. W'ith several towns having clubs of this kind, they can manage to have a leader or a county secretary, Clark iounty supports a Y, M. C. A. secretary and the success of the clubs is signiiicant. Our club was organized during the first days of November. The meeting was held one afternoon when Mr. Langdall, the Clark county secretary was present, and with the aid of Mr. Goss the offizers were elected. Harold Hamilton was elected presidentg Gordon Closway, vice-presidentg and Harold Nielsen, secretary- treasurer. The Eighteenth Annual Older Boys Conference at Madison drew four' dele- gates from our club. The Conference was held during the Thanksgiving recess. The 'material for a wonderful banner was bought by the club and the Athletic As- sociation to serve as a banner both for the club in collaboration with the Athletic Association to be displayed at the various athletic games. Miss Anderson's work in making the banner was surely appreciated and her willingness during this occasion was deeply felt by all members of the club, as well as the High School Assembly. A look at the banner in the picture prciezlirgr this discussion, displays the iine work- manship put forth by Miss Anderson, From our personal standpoint, there was not a better banner in the whole conference at the Madison convention. Illlllllllllllllllllllll M HB3 lllllllllllllhlllllll The meetings of the club have been rather irregular. Some of the meetings were attended by Mr. Langdall, of Neillsville, who is surely deserving of praise of the help he has given us. One evening we were entertained by Mr, Babcockhthe district Y. M. C. A. secretary from Eau Claire, With Mr. Upson's stereopticfon lantern, he enterlained the club, the community as well, with slides on New Zealand. His talk on New Zealand was very educational and the evening was spent to a good advantage. Some of the meetings of the club composed cf different athletics, singing, readings. and various talks to promote the welfare of the young mien of Merrillan. We were fortunate also in having Mr. Ray Sewers, of Milwaukee, also talk to the club one evening. .g A THE FATHERS' AND SONS' BANQUET 'V This year marked the first Fathers and Sons Banquet in Merrillan, and it was put on by the Merrillan Hi Y Club. The idea cf Fathers and Sons Banquet is a good one and it is hoped that this will become an annual event, A delicious supper was served by the Ladies Aid Society, and about 120 men and boys were present. The program consisted of several talks. Mr. Babcock, of Eau Claire, giving the main address, his subject being Your Next. Many other Dads and Sons gave talks and the event was successful. Mr. Gile acted as toastmaster and we hope that We may be able to have him again next year. Every one there was very well pleased with the banquet and we hope next year's banquet will be still better. - ACTIVITIES The Senior Class Play ' This year the senior class play was entitled Diamonds and Hearts, and it sure was a big success. 'The play had a good plot and the characters seemed to fit exactly. The cast played to a large house and better success could not have been asked for, V C0'm.mencial C0ntest Merrillan has for the last ten years been the head of the district commercial contest and every year near the end of April, Arcadia, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Independence, Augusta, Osseo, Alma Center and Merrillan enter at Merrillan for the district championship in Shorthand, Typewrfting and Penmanship, The Radio goes to press too early to announce the winners of the 1921 contest but we expect to take places in all these events as we did last year. The wanners go to Whitewater to enter in the state meet. Annual Inter-scholastic Debate Be it resolved the Immigrants should 'be prohibited for a period of one year for the best interests of the United States. Humbird Negative Merrillan Aifirmitive Burton Stollard Nellie Pierce Florence Pauly Gordon Closway George Horrall Irene Reichenbach Decision of the Judge-Negative. Orato-ry and Declamatory Contest This year will mark the second time we have entered the Oratory and De- clamatory contest and the training which is given the contestants is very valuable. Last year the district meet was held at Merrillan, and Willis Staples took second place, representing Merrillan in oratory, and Florence Johnson took third plate in Declam- atory. As the Radio goes to press too early to announce the 1921 winners, we will just wish the contestants the best of luck and hope Merrillan takes first place. IIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIH' M I-I 3 lil!IIllIIHlI'1IIdIl'l!I , gr N X Q mg' v 0 ' X '1 ,ful 73 Sam-mmm iiiilllliillllliillilii A I MH Hi 5 I illiiii'!'11'il'!gFd'!i4'!'iii Notice Immediately after the Radio is published and put on market the Editor-in- Chief and the Jokes Editor will be found in the Radio Office. This notice is for those who got SLAMMED more than others in the jokes chapter. Our ammmni- tion consists of enough food to last for ten days, We have several machine guns and hand bombs for protection, so come armed, JOKES Garden Valley,. Wis., March 31, 1921. Dear Ma and Pa: Here I am in Merrillan High School and you bet I am having a swell time. I no I will like this here place fine. There is some fine fellows here, among them is Preckes Gray-he nose everything, so he sez. I no you said not to believe all I here-so I w0n't, but this boy don't seem like he would lye. Can you see impruvement in my speelling? We have it every other day and my lowest mark is 45 and my highest 46. I think I can spel better than I cud when I come here. There is scme grand boys hear also some purty nice girls. The boys I like best are Bob Hamilton, and Clare Gregory and a fellow they call Bill--I don't no his other name and Vic Ericson and meny others, 'lhey all like me to, They like me so well that Vic sold me a songb'-ook that cost him 75c for 7212. 'That shows how good he is. He also introduced me to all the nice girls. I talked to Nellie Pierce ihls noon ard she toiled me I cud come up and see her when she dident have anuther date. She will let me no when that is. I am taking hnglish and Algebea and Agriculture and Hellementary Scanlie. I d-n't know if I will like those studies much except English. We are reading about a gold bug and we had to draw a pictuie cf one. I drawed a picture of a bumble bee and the teacher handed' it to me. She had writ this on it, This is where you got stung. Fi-eckles said she meant that for a joke but I can't see the point, We had n mlast meeting yesterday to get up some class sperits. I was snared at first cause I signed the pledge and didn't see any sperits but that ain't what they meant. Everybody was hollerin in there for the team! and I thot they wanted to take a ride er somethin, but they didn't. They call the fellows that play bail the team. 1 haf to Faf somet.mes. Ingatz shouts and waves his arms and holiers and we all holler and all the teachers make speeches and they holler too and then we all go home. I lerning fine here in Merrillan. Do you know why they call this Merrillan? Freckles said that everybody her was alwas happy and merry and that is whey. Will you send me fifteen cents, I want to send Paulin Martin some flowers. She likes em she sa.d, At the same time send my book oil poems that I writ, I want to read one to Lillian Olson bout 'Oh, those :urly locks -I writ it last sum- mer. Its butiful. Well I must study now. Don't forget to feed my piguns. ' WILLIE -.-X...- Mr. Goss. 'L'et's see! You have taken Geometry, haven't you? Student: Yes, I took it, but it was only a slight attack. -iX--- Miss Foley fin Shortb- Why don't you learn to play the violin? Harold: Why me? . Miss Foley: It would give your chin a rest. -,Xi- Ti. O.- Why, My cheeks are on Fire. W. S.- Yes, I thought I smelt paint burning. -.-X-..-- R hw Miss Wollin fto Junior in Shorthand classy: How many errors have you ut . , Ruth: One, I left the i out of fish. Miss Wollin: Oh, the poor fish. -...X-...- Develop your push and your pull will take care of itself. I Illlmmllllllllllllll MHS Illllllllllllllllllllm llllllllllllllllllllllll Victims Raymond Beede Pauline Martin Helen Porter Fred Krisinski Frank Gray Gladys Flood Nellie Pierce Claire Gregory Agnes Rude G. Closway Irene Reicfhenbach Agnes Granger Earnest Stark Helen Crago Alice Johnson Charlie Anger Lillian Olson Ellan Larson Ruth Martin 'Tim Pulver Wm. Steinberg, Fleanor Bates Willis Staples Victor Erickson Harold Hamilton Harold Neilsen I Wanda Rogulski Disease Girls' Friend Waiting for Saturday Night. Chronic Dancing. Bashfulness Boisterous t Behind-hand Too Attractive Basket-ball coaching Dignity Boosting for B. R. F. Out of proportion. Expert Powder Decorator Smiles Fast-talking Consumer of Gum Tongue to the Weather Teacher's Ideal Religion Member of Mischief. Misty and Cloudy Lacks wit. Gracefulness Too diligent in History. In consistency Seriousnitis Timidity imitating Star-models l.......X...1 Inseparables Jim Pulver-Story books. Freshman class-Those Algebra problems. Irene Reichenbach-Talk. Florence Johnson-Her giggle. Charles Anger-His laugh. Frank Gray-His troubles. Raymond Beede-The girls. Agnes Rude-Piano. Mary Gile-Theme writing Nona Graf-Her smile, Harold Hamilton-Spectacles, i..X--... A Freshman Once a Freshman was cast on an African sh Where a cannibal monarch held sway, Remedy, Chaperone. Have him employed farther away from home. Square Dances. Girls' Affections. On an Uninhabited Isle. Instructions on Attendance -Frank Gray. Artificial Coloring, Hair-pulling. Over-hearing: Oh! wasn't it shocking. Take the trains off. More sleep, more eats, less work. Soft water and old fashioned soap, Have it freeze that way. Less oiling of the joints. Inject limberger flavor in the favorite luxury. Less foot-ball scrimage. More Physics Problems Dancing compulsory Instructor sit near her. Follow great men's advices. A present: Library of Humor. Less physical exercise. Take the cards away from him. Learnthe content of the Dean's office. Someone leave a fortune to him. Needs encouragement, Competition, ore, And they served up the Freshman on slices of toast On the eve of that very same day. But-the vengeance of heaven followed swift on the act, And before the next morning was seen, By Cholera Morbus the tribe was attacked, For the Freshman was terribly green. 'i 5 - A 1' liiillb 1'ilIl.'1'ilIl.'l 1 Ml Hi S IIilllI Chas. Anger: Ever hear of airplane poison? Claire Gregory: No, what it is?' Chas. Anger: One drop is fatal. . --Jaw- Accident in Science R00m A Students in Miss Anderson's gecznciry class were witnesses of, a peculiar accident the other day, when a perpendicular that Miss Anderson was constructing fell headlong on a given point, So unlooked for was the occurrence that nothing was done to break the fall. However, no one was injured, and all's Well that ends Well. .-lX--.... Non-Essentials at High School 1. Teacher who keeps a 4th period class overtime. 2. Boys who occupy the wall space at parties. 3. Students who practice music out loud. 4. Teacher who springs a quiz. 5. The student who sticks gum under his chair. 6. A student who asks you to work his Physics. .-iX.......... At Dawn, the First Semester Through,-the cold, hitter air of morning, Thegfray dr-.wn breaks in the east: The pine trees sparkle with hoar frost, It is twenty below at least. ' Far in the dim perspective, A black form suddenly appearsg It's arms are loaded with school books, 1 Stiff and red are its outstanding ears. A I What is this strange apparition Flying along the pass? , 4 My goodness, haven't you guessed it? P ' She's'late for an eight-thirty class. .X ,-.- K By An Overworked Student Sevfn Wonders of the CSchooD World I wish I were a rock 1. The Glee Club. . Sittingen a hill 2. The Senior Shorthand class. Doing nothing all day long 3. The bulletin' board. But just .3 Sitting still. The Male Quartette. I wouldnit eat, 5. Sweeny', alias Wizzard, I wouldyft sleep, G. The Non-greasable pencil sharpeners I wou1dn't even wash 7. The good working typewriters. I'd just sit there a thousand years And rest myself, by gosh! .....X.-i x The highways and byways are slippcrv and wctg Not one in a hundred walked steady, I betg Many did fall, and many dii fret: And many a one feels the results of it yet. i.i..X....l.. , , , Light Occupativns Sitting in the kitchen, watching the kitchen sink. Deck hand on a submarine, ' Flirting with the potato masher. Digging telephone post holes for a. wireless telephone company. - Watching the bell hop talk to the dumb waiter. Driving screws in thunder bolts. Carrying ashes out of an oil stove. llillllllllllllllllllllll M ITS llllllllllllllllllllllll Domestic Science Etiquette 1. Pattern yourself after the best system. 2. Never faJhem in public, 3. Never darn in polite society. 4. When the band gathers, face the music. 5. Never be underhandg always he overhandcd . 6. Never allow your temper to be ruffled Why Are Seniors Like Kerosene Lamps? They aren't especially bright, They are often turned down, Frequently trimmed, And sometimes go out at night. ......X....-.. The cows are in the meadow, The sheep are in the grass, But all the silly little geese, Are in the Junior class. ......X....-.. Now I lay me down to sleep And pray the Lord my soul to kcepg If I should die before I wake I'll have no Physics quizz to take. . TX-.-- 1- Class Elections These rare True-Really Elected. The most popular boy ................................. Gordon Closwav. The most popular girl ...... ........................ .... . H elen Porter The best all around boy .. Harold Hamilton The best all around girl .. Pauline Martin The prettiest boy ...... .................. . .. Claire Gregory The prettiest girl ..... ..................... . .. Nellie Pierce I Dreamed My hair was black and curly ' ................ .. Willis Staples. The Physics Class knew their lesson ......... ........ M r, Goss I could dance ............................... .. Harold Hamilton I had a girl ........................................ John Dickinson. -.--X.-i Mr. Goss: What is the most destructive to alfalfa? Charlie Anger: Cows i.-Xt, A woodpecker lit on a Fresl1man's head, And settled down to drill: He worked away for a half a day, And finally broke his bill. i-X--?. H. H.- So you don't like my mustache? What have you got against it? C. B.- Nothing, and I don't want to have, either. i.-Xi-i Carl S.-'tExcuse me, but do you know a man with one eye named Phillips? Dorothea S.--What's the name of the other eye? .maxim Nellie P. lafter seeing a hard basket ball gamel-But how in the world do you suppose the players will ever get clean? Ellen Larson-What do you suppose the scrub team is for? ,....X-...- Miss Le Gault in Physiology class-Joe, what is a skeleton? Joe-It's bones with the people rubbed off. lllIlllll ' M H 5 iii g1l1g!ig1iim1ligi Favorite Amusements Seniors-Studying Physics. Helen P.-Dancing. Ray B.-Cracking jokes from the Literary Digest. Agnes R.-Playing the 1VClC'yS, Fred K.-Chewing his pencgg. Mr, Goss fexplaining a profbleml-Now just look at the board and I'll run chrough it quickly, 4 ...lx-..T It's the little things that tell, said Nellie Pierce as she pulled her little brother out from beneath the sofa. If If If lf If li' cli-missed. If --...-.X--i- There must have been some motor cars In the good old days gone by For the Bible says Isaiah Went up to heaven on high. .....lX..-.i What Would Happen Harold Neilson came into the comnierzial room without some witty saying. Miss Foley stopped smiling. the Freshmen had their Algebra. our boys got beat in basket ball. Agnes Granger and Claire Gregory did not see each other every night. the pupils touched every step going down stairs when High School is all the students were present atXroll call. Favlllrite Sayings Carl Snyder-Come on Son, let's go. Wiliiam Steinberg-Yeatha, yea tha. Agnes Granger-Oh Claire, Oh Claire. Raymond Beede-I love the ladies, Frank Gray-Was shooting paper wads. Ruth Martin--Good Night. Irene Reichenbach-Well. Gordon Closway-Say teacher. Nellie Pierce--Now listen. Pauline Martin-Gosh. ..-1 JE-, 1 Did You Ever Hear Mr. Goss say: Listen to the clock tick. Hear the boys sing. . Know ihe Senior boys to know their Shorthand, Know Freckles to be happy naming the absent students during roll call. Know the Sophomore girls to stop chattering. Hear Miss Le Gault after singing say, That's fine, I wish we would sing that good every time. Hear Miss Stuve say Will you make that statement again, please. Know Miss Foley to get mad. l.X .... W llis-We are going to hit 80 per in a minute, are you afraid? Lillian fswallowmg much dustj-No indeed, I'm full of grit. .iq .... Miss Foley-Can anycne mention a case of great friendship made famous through Literature? Pauline-Mutt and Jeff. Gobcl Bizzness I vish I vos as religious as Abie. And vy? He :lasps his hands so tight in prayer, he can't get them open ven der collection box comes aroundtf' X It seems like spring but feels like fall fafter slipping on an icy walkl, .R limp pil'u','lll'u'1','llIllI IVVHGS lllllllllwljilllllll If Willis is some Staples, is Agnes Rude? If Frank is Grey, look out for Charles Anger. If Agnes is a Granger, is Helen a Porter? If Victor is Erick'son, is Fredrick Williams? If Gladys is a Flood, is Ruth a Martin? ...--X..-.i ' Hail! to the Humol Bird! ! ! ! What is it? Mr. Upson-Wculd you care to join us in the Missionary movement? Miss Porter-I'm crazy to try it. Is it anything like the new Fox Trot? Mr, Goss-Raymond! Sit down in front. Raymond-Sir, I can't. X Miss Parker-Was he on his kness when he proposed to you? Mrs. Foster, formerly Miss Horal-No, I was. .-.....-X..-..W He told the shy maid of his love, The color left her cheeks! But on the shoulder of his coat, It showed for several weeks. T-X..-..- Mr. Goss-What are you going to do when you are through school? John Dickenson-I m going to take a courzc in Pharmacy so that I can learn more about cattle. X . Miss Kelley-What is steam? Pat Dickenson-Water gone crazy with the heat, -i...X-...i Katherine Pierce's theory-Never get to school cn time. If you come in late the class can look you over while climbing ovcr them. --LX--..- Senior-Have you heard the latest cruelty to riiimals? Freshie-No, what is it? . Senior-Why, they are putting cats up lcatsupl in bottles. --l.X-,..L James Illbcek fto Mr. Goss in Agrlcultvre classj-The other day we got four- teen chickens hatched from thirteen eggs. - Mr. Goss fsmiling and tliinkingj---Hm-me that isn't bad, but once where I used to live, a rooster laid twelve eggs, sat on tlzem and they hatched into turkeys. --lX ...- 4 Te-ldy Illbeck's got a roost:-r and a hen, And says he'll be rich but, who knows when. ..--..X-..-.. Mr. Goss Cin Agriculture classb-How can you tell the different breeds of poultry? ' Frank Grey-By their teeth. -,...X-,-.. Claire G. fsneaking of basket ballb-William Steinberg will be our best man. Agnes G.-Oh, this is so sudden-She got him f?J . iiix--ni Miss Stuve announced to her' English classes that they should be prepared to give five-minute speeches. What some talked about: Why they built the ocean so close to the shore--Victor Erickscn. Why I go to all the danzes-Helen Porter, A Hot air in all its forms-Claire Gregory. A Getting rich quick-Harold Hamilton. The art of chattering-Margret Johnson. Modern fussing-Pauline Martin. Value of a silent tongue-Ellen Larson. What I know about B. R, Falls-Gordon Closway. How to Flirt-Florence Johnson. How to run a Ford-Willis Staples, y Illlllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllllllll Nl H 5 illlil!HlllllllllllIII Wants To Raymond Beede-Always on hand with the girls. Beatrix Sprague-Go to California. Elenorah Bates-Be the pride of her tutors, Frank Greyk-Bean interesting feature Helen Porter--Be in love Gladys Flood-Be a journalist Catherine Piercef-Be can time Harvev Nielsen-Be a veritable desper- ado Carl Snyder-Be the pride and joy of his teachers Lovetta Preston-Be big and rough Dorothea Sieloif--Be a second Mendelschn Marjorie Stam-Be tall, stately and grateful. Cecil Helbling-Be let alone James Illbeck-Be an ambitious worker Chr'stina Bcrufka-Be studious Florence Simoaisen-Be large and imposing Elsie Hanel-Be popular ----X I And Is in the way going there, by gum. very tubby a strict observer of the honor system. and is. noisy. striving. calm, deliberate and unobstrusive. succeeding. as gentle as na fawn. after practicing the art, too easily embarrassed. a cheerful giver of smiles. always too pressed for time. very studious. a midget. pretty. Ruth Martin when discouraged in typewriting finds a great relief in writing the following words: Oh dear, bread and beer! If I were married, I wouldn't be here! ftypewritingj One morning a Junior co-ed came to school with a black eye, We are wondering if difference in opinions had been discussed as to whether it was leap year Cr not ? ? '? .....X .... I SCIENCE AND INVENTION When you get an excuse blank just erase the :late and fill it in yourself. Found by a Senior boy, Pat. Applied for. 1-35 .... Going To The Older Boys Conference At Madison Earnest Stark-- Let me have sleeping ear accommodations on night train to Madison. Clerk- Upper cr' lower berth? Earnest Stark- What's the diHerence? Clerk- A difference if about S4.00. Earnest paused, and as he fumbled his money the clerk explained: You understand of course, the lower is higher than the upper, 'The higher price is for the lower berth. If you want it lower, you'll have to go higher. We sell the upper berth lower than the lower. In other words, the higher is lower. '4Why do they all ask for the lower? replied Earnest. 'iOn account of its convenience, replied the clerk hastily, iMost persons don't like the upper, although it's lower, on account of it being higher, and because when you occupy an upper, you have to get up to your bed and then get down when you get up. I would advise you to take the lower, although it's higher than the upper, for the reason I have stated, that the upper is lower than the lower, beiause it is higher. You can have the lower if you pry higher, but if you are willing to go higher it will be lower. For a time it seemed as 'tliough it would be necessary to call an ambulance to send Earnest Stark to the hospital. -ix In Shorthand class, How do you spell counter-change? said Miss Foley to Harold Hamilton. Harold- Counter over the charge. Gordon Closway speaking up, Yes, but usually Miss Foley, the change goes over the counter. -Q' 2 i E ! ! ! ! ! Q ! I ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 'B' AT THE U W-A ini: ini: 1 111xinloioiuiuluirri AT THE FOX THEATRE See Eleanor Bates in THE FRAIL YOUTH Prices 5C and down PALACE coming: coming! A THE HESTERICAL FAD OF THE SEASON Girl's Glee Club Prices 5Oc Plus War Tax GEM- To Night see -f' Earnest Stark 3 U in ' BRINGING OUT THE HIDDEN BEAUTY Main HOOI' seats, 31.00 Try Sz Get In 210101 xiniuiuiui 3 141 in 111111101 01010101pzvicnimicricuifmn In 34.1 THE STRAND 'ro Night Only Florence Johnson A in SLAPPING THE IVORIES 25c and 352 Children Free 10: xi 11 1 1 1111112 xi 11 LECTURE COURSE Come early-Avoid the Rush Willis Staples will lecture on HOW TO CONCENTRATE ini 1 1u3n1uiuin1n1u1 1 Free To All D. W. Griffith Presents W Irene Reichenbach and Harold Neilson in THRILLING ADVENTURES At The MAJESTIC To Night 511101 1 3 ni 101303 14 if ini Sept. Oct. 24- 4- The Radio Calendar -School opens. Several new pupils. Seniors have picnic supper to acquire more energy to start school with. 14-School starts at 8:30- Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning. 15-Florence Johnson returns to school to take Post Graduate course. Isn't twelve years enough for her? -The end of a perfect week. -Boys fought fire today. The town is full of smoke. l -Seniors take first lesson in unpacking boxes today-a box of physics apparatus arrived. -Miss Stuve in English class makes us realize the unestimable value of the library-she announces that we are to have at least six book-reports in this year. Senior boys took advantage of the lovely weather we are having and went joy-riding the first period this afternoon. We pay for our pleasure The next few days found the boys busily reading and outlining a book of Edgar Allen Pc'e's stories, 29-The janitor organized a class for the boys-they had their first lesson today- The Evils of Dancing. 30-Football arrived-boys are beginning to limp already. u 1-Several members of the varisus classes found themselves unable to resist the charms of nature this afternoon and so decided to have a marshmal- low roast in the park instead of going to school. All the Seniors who played hockey last Friday afternoon are learning Chaucer and are reviewing their ABC's by typewriting three perfect pages of them-the mem-bers of the other classes who also skipped seem to be getting away with only a Stalking to. -We ought to inform Gladys Flood not to be absent so much because Frank Gray is getting rather fatigued at having to report her name at Roll Call each day. -Seniors report that typcwritirg the ABC's so much has made them more or less mechanical -to bad to spoil such good typists fAhemJ. 8-H. H. asked Miss Wellin in shorthand :lass if she wouldn't out G. C. in front of him. so he wouldn't have to bother to turn around every time he wanted to talk to him. The rest of us concluded that the real reason was that he don't want to wear out his trousers. 11-When we came to school this A. M. we found that the seats had been arranged in groups, two rows in each group. When every one reported for Roll Call. scmf- of the girls were blushing at having to sit in the same seat with a boy, while others were in their glory, 12-The Tammany Ring was organized today-the members are Harold Hamilton, Gordon Closway, Pauline Martin and Nellie Pierce. It had been a secret cr'anization up to this time. -Miss Le Gault, during singing period this A. M., requested that a few more people make use of their vocal chords. 14-The typewriters seem to be out cf CCl'llll1 Sl0I1 after the Freshman class has recited in the Commercial rocm. They must be practicing to be first class mechanics. 15- Children will play , The Senior boys entertain themselves during Algebra class by dropping chalk thru' the hole in the fioor to Miss Parker's room below. It also seems to cause much merriment below. -Senior boys seemed quite dull in Algebra class this A. M.-The hole in the fioor has a piece of tin tacked over it. -Miss Stuve's place was filled by Mrs. Mortell today. -The janitor complains about being unable to use the paper press. He says that lately there is so much gum among the papers in the wistepaper baskets coming for the H, S. assembly that it causes the paper to stick to the press and almost causes even him to siveqr, -Hereafter when the Freshies come late to school in the A. M. they get locked out of Algebra class. Seniors enjoyed a box of chocolates this P. M. Many thanks, Willis. -A sentence in -Shorthand class regarding a salesman- I always save my profanlty until I get to my private room in the hotel . One of the Senior wits, What did he save it for? 29-First meetinglof the literary 'society today, Hallowe'en party tonight. We're all anxious for the thrill of the spooks. T I tlllillflfllmlilililll L' T Mia S i:::::i::::H::::::::a:3 Nov, Dec. Jan. 1-The spirits of last Friday nite seem to have gotten among the books-7 at least there was much confusion this A. M. in everyone getting his own books. . 2-Election day. We held election in the High School today also. The re- sults were as follows: For President-Harding, 42 votes. Cox 19 votes. For Governor-Blaine, 4 votes. McCoy, 57 votes. For Secretary of State-Hall, 26 votes. Silverthorne, 20 -votes. 3-Mr. Goss told us a secret code this A. M., as to how to find out the name of a town if we shouldn't happen to know it-that is, by the finger- marks on the map in the depot. 4-Mr. Goss gave us a talk on conduct this morning. 5-We had a visitor in English Literature this P. M.-a mouse! 8-Seniors held a meeting in the s:ience room to recidei their class colors and flowers. Leave it to the Seniors to get all things done on time: 9--During opening exercises this morning Mr, Goss gave an lnteresting Lalk on Revenge, After hearing his talk, we all feel that To err is human, to forgive divine. 10-The Freshman and lower classes are always in such a hurry to get to class that Mr. Goss gave some suggestions on how to pass to class to prevent confusion. . ' 11-Mr. Goss gave us another talk this morning, his subject being Culture and Differentiation. 12-The Senior boys were so hungry today, that they resorted to desperate means, and swiped some cookies from the domestic science room. 16--There have been many good themes on Attendance handed in. It will be alright if everybody practices what they preach. 17-Meeting of Radio staff tonite. More work! ! ! ! 18-Meeting of the Senior class to decide the class motto. 19-H. H. arrived at school at 2 o'clock this P. M. He said that he was obey- ing doctor's orders and hereafter will take his health naps after dinner. 22-Helen Crago entered school from Fairchild. 23-Everybody that went to the B. B, game at Humbird last nite recited with their books open today. 24-Senior class rings arrived today, C. O. D., but we are unable to get them i out of the Post Office-we haven't earned our money to pay for them vet. 26--Thanksgiving vacation the last two days of thisiweek. 29-During Thanksgiving vacation the Seniors must have Worked hard to earn their 359.00-they all brought it today. 'They are anxious to show off , perhaps. - 1-+The Literary Society, which has been postponed for some time was held today. -'We were also entertained by exams today, 6-Miss Wollin resigns. 8-In English Literature class we are reading As You Like It. Today in dramatizing the play, Harold Hamilton and Lillian Olson were married. Congratulations. 9'-Visitors today! The senior boys having no wrist watches used alarm clocks as a substitution. 10-Seniors received a quarter-day off for the highest average in attendance for the past month. That's what we call setting a good example for the lower classmen. . 15-The Radio Contribution Box was dedicated this morning. Everyone is coemmenting on the fine artsmanship on the outside of the box, Who deserves the credit? 17-The radiator makes a very good accompaniment for the victrola, CHRISTMAS VACATION. 3-At last we have a Commercial teacher. Welcome, Miss Foley. 4-Harold and Gordon informed our new Commercial teacher that their names were Robert and Richard, respectively. 5--Harold and Gordon can't put anything over Miss Foley. She knows their names already. 7-A new scholar today-we had a dog at Roll Call. , 10-W-e held a debate on Immigration in English Literature class today. 11-Miss Stuve announced to the Senior History class today that we are to write a Biblioagraphy for our semester exam, A Bib-bib-bib-what f.,. llllllllllllllllllllllll Qwlllllllllllllllllll i MTI S sszzzszizzazzzszszzzszi Feb. Mar. did you say we were to write? asked Willis.. 12-Seniors lost attendance record. They're getting lazy. 13-The basket ball game had a bad effect on the boys--they seem rather sullen today. l 14-Mr. Goss said that evidently by all the racket .in the main room when the bell rings, we don't know what it rings for. D 17-In Typewriting class, Miss Fclcy wanted to borrow Gordon's fountain- pen but the cap of the pen happened to be loaded. 18-Every girl in H, S. wore their hair in pigtails today. 19-Tragedy in Advanced Algebra class. Hammy killed a mouse. 20-Everybody is dressed up. We expected 41 photographer to take the Radio pietures but alas! He Didn't Come! 21-Photographer arrived-excitement prevails throughout the school. 24-Horrors! Where is the thief! Miss Foley lost her pencil. 25-Inspector visits school. 26-Examinationsheditor is too busy to write more. 27 -Ditto!! 28-Our boys play and defeat Fairchild in basket-ball, 31-Several new pupils enter school, Among those arc: Celia and Cora Borger and Carl Snyder. 2-The people on the north side of the room enjoy a good time-Moral: It is very impolite for a teacher to interrupt ai conversation during szhool hours. 3-It has become a general occurence to hear the alarm clock go oif. Impromptu speaking at the Literary Society. Who's next? 7-Several excuse blanks were issuedw-what were the excuses? 8-The eighth grade entertain us with current events today. 11-The students are paid for the books which they scld to the school district. 14-St. Valentine's Day. We enjoy a Junior-Senior party after supper. 15-Seniors enjoy lunch of the remains of last nite. 16-What's going to happen-the Senior girls take the front seats in Physics class. ' 21-Boys practice indoor basket-ball tonite. 22-Story-writing contest for the Radio opens. A 23-Preliminary debate in the main room. 24-Seniors enjoy a short talk from Mr. Goss, 25-How would a person get out of the sihool-house if someone should lock the door on the outside? 28-Rather cool in the main room this morning, What happened to the storm window near the Senior aisles? 1-Seniors vs Eighth grade in rin eraser fight. Chalk dust all over. 2-Rev. Erwin gives a talk to the H. S. which is very much enjo-yed by all. 3-Continuance of the eraser fight, Curses! Everything is foiled. Mr. Goss gets wise. 4-Astronomy class gets lost-they don't know which way is up or down and coming to think, they dcn't even know which side of' the sun they are on. Do you? Literary society today. Students are also called in in the main room, and a short program about inauguration day is given. 7-The H. S. enjoys a talk by Mr. Gcss on Fashion and Styles. The peo- ple are working hard on the debate to be held at Humbird later. 8-The Freshmen entertained us with Current Events during opening exer- cises this morning, for instanfe, Ucowless milk. 9-Everybody seems dull-no lights in town to brighten them up. 10- House-cleaning in opening exercises this morning. 11-Mr. Uota, a Japanese, gave Ll very interesting talk to the assembly this morning. 14-Nellie and Cora must think ft's going to rair-at any rate they turned the swinging blackboard parallel to the 'door and sit under it during physics class-but alas! Mr. Goss asks Nellie to stand up. V 16-Merrillan-Humbird first annual debate.. 17-St. Patrick's Day! It looks as if there might be a revolution in school for the faculty is wearing green and the scholars are wearing orange. 21-First day of spring! A majority have the fever, 22-All those taking part in the annual oratory and declamatory contest are working hard. 24-School is out for spring vacation. Tll1111nmuumuul lIlIIl lllllllllllllllllllnm llllllllllllllilllllllll MPH S Apr. -Meeting of the Seniors. Pick out class play. -Preliminary oratory and declamatory contest. -Radio goes to press. -Oratory and dcclamatory contest at Granton, -Senior class play- Diamonds and Hearts. May -Seniors working for commencement, -Junior-Senior reception. -Baccalaureate. 1 2 3 15 23 32-Commercial contest. Many visitors here. 1 18 29 31 Class Day Exercises June 2-Commencement. 3-School closes, Farcwclls given. NELLIE PIERCE, Editor of the Calendar. 'F . . c ouggvww e l ...,, 'H eel I 'Q . A V -Q G a 4. O 1, 1 I 5 Of OH 7 . H111 ey 5 ' .. Ie . 1 P. V W f Q' O me' A 4 Gagen ' 05 Preuuc 5 hlnlcolm , i v - 1 N -Y ' , X 'ax au 1 wcfnirggis Vvpk ' ElamiJc. Q V 'ik We ff + Acc K . .... 3, P ...W .,. , Dx!-:viilg WLOD W , ' 4 ff e b ,f .X 5 -E, . Oshko h ei . '- Xjf-' 0 5: . Lggrlzdik , , 7' X ' 'I We , A --e df lfi P ii 'ws ehe-Rig -, ...XX - P E' 'eeo,w i The Hub of Wisconsin IITTITHHTTTHTFITW1 IlIIIIIIIIl IIIIIIUIIIIIIIUIIIIII Illllllllllllllllllllllj .g ,, i LLSXY, 2- -- g,..SEYwf g-- A 2 f-,,,.,f - -V ' ,M ,fflf 1Y...g. N1-1 --K Z' ' ALUMNI I-fafzq-gn fYf5LJ5,V Merrillan High School Alumni A LETTER FROM DR. B. MELBY, '96 Blooming Prairie, Minn. Editor RADIO : This year will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of my high school commence- ment day at Merrillan. The years since that day have passed rapidly, but I have not forgotten the good times of my old school days, nor have I ever lost interest in the welfare of the Merrillan School. I began to go to school at Merrillan in one of the lower grades along about 1887, from then on for a period of over eighteen years some one or more of the members of our family were attending the Merrillan School. I know of some families who had a much longer record. I write of this to show how closely the public school has woven itself into the lives of its residents and families. Mer- rillan and its public schools will always have a warm spot in my heart, and I shall always feel indebted for all that they have given me. U During one of my recent visits to Merrillan I was interested in noting the splendid trees bordering the school grounds. These trees were planted over thirty years ago and I am proud now of the fact that I helped to plant them. It may be of interest to the students ofi the present day to know that all of these trees were christened with appropriate ceremonies. The two large elm trees at the entrance were named George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. I regret that I have forgotten the names of the others. During my high school days we had the pleasure of organizing the first liter- ary society and many were the good times we had at the meetings. In 1894 we organized the Alumni association with an interesting program and a real banquet. I know this banquet was a good one because I worked hard helping in its prepara- tion and in seeing that the honored guests had a good time. For several years after- ward I was actively identified in the work of the Alumni Association and I realize fully the difficult task which faces the home members in keeping up this organiza- tion. The Alumni Association serves such useful purposes in keepingwup the interest of the older graduates that I hope the activity of our Association may never lessen, and that its good influence may become even greater than it is now. In a way it seems unfair that so many of us should leave our old home com- munity just as soon as its school had given us all that it could possibly offer. I am sure that we all left the Merrillan school with the same principles of good citizen- ship firmly implanted in our minds. I am also sure that in our new homes we are doing all we can to aid the cause of education by helping others to go through school. In this way we are paying in part in the debt we owe to Merrillan. I am glad to note that the Merrillan schools have kept in pace with all the progress along educational lines. I sincerely hope that its future will be as success- ful as the past. My best wishes go to all of the Merrillan students and graduates. In closing I wish to extend my greeting to all of my old schoolmates. Sincerely yours, BENEDIK MELBY. Editors Note-Mr. Melby also gave the Radio staff a contribution of 35.00 and asked that we be sure to send him a copy. ,.X.i A LETTER FROM MR. EDWARD AUSTIN, '16 Newark, New Jersey. Dear Editor: Your letter of the lst inst., came to my attention Monday, and it was with mingled surprise and pleasure that I read your request that I Write a story of my experiences for the Radio, I must however, state, that I am at a loss to know just what to write. You see, I have never written for publication before--and in addition, to Write a more or less compleete resume of my travels and adventures in Europe in the three years which I spent there, would be no mean piece of work, even for an author. To begin with, I spent a year and a half in France. I was nrst located in the Vosges, where I saw a good share of the Toul and Bacarat sectors of the front ffrom behind, mind youl, and also a certain part of the Verdun sector and the St. Mihiel salient. I was then located at Neufchateau, a few kilometers from Domremy, the birthplace of Jeanner d'Arc. Later I was on the Marne at La Ferte sous Jouarre, and from there had an opportunity to see most of the Chateau Thierry sector, and . ' III - Wi HRS !T'l mW!w ,Wim W probably had the most interesting run of experiences of any time during the war. Later I went bark to the Voskes sector, and then to a little town near Bar-le-Duc, where I saw the St. Mibiel stunt false from behindb, and after the salient had been wiped out, made quite a tour of the old lines. During the Meuse-Argonne scrap I was stationed ten kilometers from Verdun, and from time to time had opportunities to see most of that sector, After the armistice I went back to a little town about half wav between 'Troyes and Chaumont fthe American headquarters during the warl, and I was stationed there until April, 1919. During this time fin December, 19185 I made a trip to southern France-the Riviera, or the Cotes d'Azur as the French are wont to call it. Naturally I took in Qexcuse the argotl Monte Carlo, Nice, Cannes and Cagnes, Grasse, Menton, and practically all of the other famed resorts in that section, and an inter- esting day in Marseilles. Last, but far from least, I'vc seen a good share of gay Paree, in numerous visits to that city. From May lst to August 15th I was in Antwerp, and from there had numerous trips to the Belgian battlefields, Dixmude to Ypres, Mt. Kemmel, Iiouvain, Namur, and the rest. Of course, Ostende, the summer resort, was inciiideri This was in 1919. I made numerous week-end journeys to Brussels too, Which, by the way, is one of the prettiest cities that I know. I m'ght mention here that I was the reporter who accompanied an officer of the Inspector General's Department on a trip to Brussels in January, 1919, on an investigation into the reported attempt of American newspaper reporters to kidnap the ex-Kaiser, who was then at Amerongon, Holland. It turned out that the reporters were American army officers, one of them being a former United States Senator. We almost got to see old Bill ourselves, but no such luck. I'm of the opinion that I have lost my notes on this trip, so- that I ':ouldn't tell you much of it except from memory, but it took me from Chaumont through Paris, then to Soissons and straight north to Brussels, a number of trips from there to the Dutch border at Mastrich, and then back 'through Namur, Luxemburg, Metz, Nancy, Toul and back to Chaumont, all by automobile. To continue, I was sent to Coblena as chief clerk in the Inspector General's Department there in August, 1919, and remained as such until my discharge from the army at the request of the Department of State in January, 1920, at which time I went to Brussels, then to Cologne, Berlin, where I spent six days, Prague, and a year ago the 6th of this month I was in Vienna, where I remained for a period of two weeks. From Vienna I went to Budapest, and was engaged in stenographical work, together with having charge of the enciphering and deciphering of all mes- sages to and from the Department of State and from other Embassies and Legations throughout Europe, for the diplomatic mission in Budapest. These, of course, were in the secret ciphers of the U. S. Government, and I can assure you that the seven months I spent in Budapest were the most interesting of all the timie I spent in Europe. I learned more of Central European intrigue in that short period than I realize existed prior to that time. But don't ask too many questions about that, for I could tell you so little without perhaps revealing something mat even you or I might little realize to be of value to someone more vitally interested in the events which have occurred there, and some of which I am fairly cognizant of. Then on September 27th, I left for America, returning via Prague, fand Viennaj, Paris, Brussels and Antwerp, and thence to New York. Since my arrival in October I have spent practically all my time in Newark, where I am employed by a certain firm, With my best wishes for M, H. S. Sincerely yours, E. J. AUSTIN, JR. -X- A LETTER FROM MISS WOLLIN Union Grove, Wis. Dear Editor--I shall be very glad indeed to have one of your books and surely enjoy receiving a copy. I am very much interested in all of you as well as The Radio, even though I'm not there. I wish to extend my good wishes and best regards to the students of the Merrillan High School. Respectfully yours, ALICE E. WOLLIN, inf!!,'l',lll, ,l',Illlllll N1 lil S llllllllllllllllllllllll A LETTER FROM MR. CLYDE YATES, 1904 New Haven, Conn. My dear friend: It was indeed a pleasure to receive your recent letter, referring to the publication of the Radio Spc-:ial work has precluded me from sending an earlier reply. The Radio Staff is to be congratulated upon this additional evidence of pro- gress, and all those connected with the paper are making a contribution which will be of great value to the school, Although I have beeen absent irom the village for a long time, I still have the interest of it very muah at heart, and it is a pleas- ure to help in any way that I can. Perhaps a few suggestions will be of some benefit to the students. The public school system' is the foundation of our nation. it is doubtful whether the average youth in school fully appreciates the exceptional opportunity which he is possessed of, or of how much benefit it will be to him in later life. The usual tendency is to think of school work as a necessary cvil, and something to be performed with as little effort as possible. Education is a rare privilege, and every endeavor should be used to get the most of the possibilities oEered. Hard, conscien- tious study should be given: The best of books, both literary and scientific, should be read, so that utmost development within the time available may be secured. One should also be amenable to discipline, and be respectful and obedient to those in authority. He is not fitted to command who cannot abcy. Recreation is also indispensible, and when engaged in this, one should play as hard as he works. In later life, you will find that one looks in retrospect with a great deal of happiness to the pleasure he has had playing base-ball, foot-ball, fishing, hunting, or being in the old swimming hole. A matured mind, clean morals, and a sound body are absolutely indispensible to success, When the boys are playing 4'scr'ub , one old cat, or foot-ball, perhaps they will get a little more fun out of it if they realize that many old graduates are pleas- antly recolle-:ting the old times and wishing that it might be possible for them to again enjoy the pleasure that was their's at that time. Even though you may be late for supper, your parents will doubtless forgive you in their own hearts when they happily witness the glow of health which exercise brings. During high school, if not before, every student gives serious thought to what his life work should be. This is a period of life which is very critical, and upon which your future welfare and happiness depends to a larger degree than is realized. Wide reading, personal qualifications, and wise :cunsel should be utilized to the fullest in deciding upon your future work. You can give your best efforts if you chose an occupation that will give you the most happiness and be of broadest ser- vice to others. When you have determined your trade, business, or profession, then drive along steadily in one line. Become an expert, The years pass all too quickly, and one day you will stop and realize that boyhood or girlhood has passed, and that you are now a full member of society, from whom the ambition for work of a man or woman is expected. Plan carefully for the future, but enjoy the happiness each day, and make the most of what you have. Do not satisfy yourself with excuses for not performing certain work, but, rather, train yourself in difficult tasks. Life is a serious struggle and the early sacrifices, voluntary or involuntary, are of great assistance in strength- ening character. Do not feel that high school training is the ultimlate goal, Great results have been obtained by men who have not been fortunate to possess further training, but in business life you will be in competition with the keenest minds in the country, and you should be as well qualified as you possibly can to secure a position which you will be proud of. Select your school for higher education with the utmost zare. Give a great deal of thought from every standpoint. If you are of the many who have to depend upon their own resources, you will find it better to save some money before entering college. If one or two years' work after graduation froml high school is necessary for you to finance the requirements of college work, do not regret it too much. You will find that your mind will be more mature, and that general contact with the business world will enable you to grasp' the essentials in future schooling, and get more out of your college work. It is not necessary to go great distances to obtain wonderful advantages. Our own University of Wisconsin ranks among the leaders of the country, and has a most exdellent standing everywhere. After you have completed your university training for a profession, or secured Ellllillllllilllll - M H S llillllllllllwyllll the highest qualifi-:lations in your trade or business, then try to be among the best in your line of work. Bring honor to it, and, by constant study, keep among the leaders. Do not let your chosen occupation occupy your entire thought so as to befcme narrow or provincial. Have many interests, and your widened horizon will afford you far more pleasure than would be the case otherwise, Eduoation seems somewhat like an elevation. The more you obtain, the higher you rise and the wider becomes the world in which you live. Make many friends. Be a real man and look for the best in others. Money- making is not the highest aim of life. Thcre is nothing that a man should value more than a real friendship. Be a staunch American, of highest Christian ideals. Do not be ashamed or make any apologies for it. A study of the lives of Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt, will easily reveal the noble human characteristics which made these men so beloved by all. Take an active part in your community, society or associations, no matter how humble, and you will be fulfilling your part in preparing yourself for broader Work. Cultivute patience, keep confidence in yourself, press onward, and remember that the world. makes way for the man who knows where he is going. Distance and occupation preclude frequent visits to the old home, but daily recollection of the happy times there are still a happy possession, I wish every success to the school, and am sure that excellent progress has been imrade and will he made from year to year. Kind regards and best wishes to-all the teachers and pupils in the school, and to everyone in the community. Very sincerely yours, CLYDE R. YATES Editor's Note-It may be of interest to know that since graduation from high school, Mr. Yates has graduated from the University of Minnesota, and Yale Univer- sity, with the degrees of LL. B., B. C. L., and LL. M. He is also a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of Minnesota, American Bar Association, and the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. lx...- A LETTER FROM MRS. FRED HARTING, '18 Kuna, Idaho. Editor Radio -Although I am many miles away, I still have a warm spot in my heart for the Merrillan High Schcol, and want my name put down fcr a Radio When ready for delivery, kindly leave it w.th my mother. We are at present located in the Boise Valley, but just recently have sold our ranch and have bought another up in the mountains where we are going in the stock business on a large scale, We have had no winter at allg the coldest has been nineteen above zero. It was about 65 and 70 above zero during the day. I miss the Wisconsin winters, but hope to spend one there soon. Kindly save me a iopy. Yours truly. MRS. F. HARTING. ....Mrs.Hancock..... Directory of Alumni We wish to state that this directory is as complete as it is possble to get. W could not find out where some members are located.-Editor. Ella Davidson .. Eva Austin ..... Edward Fulton . . . Mora Davidson . . . Belle Tyriver .. Jessie O'Leary . . . Dora Wright ..... Maggie Maxwell .. George Gansel .. Dan Maxwell . . . Birdie Austin . . . Kittie M. Bullis Otelia rChristenson .Twlia Wright ..... Ella Fulton ..... Alta E. Perry Irene Holcomb Adele Norman Kittie Owen . . . Lulu Perry ....... Clarence Johnson . Fred Newton ..... Herbert Perry Lottie Newton .. . Bertie Wimer .. Julia Haas .... Eddie Ford ..... Harriet Braune Ernest Kendall .. Wclrel Miles Edna Austin . . . Susie Olson .... Flsssie Stolts . . . Agnes Merrill .... Meldah Nettleton . Jennie Haas ..... Velma Fuller . . . Benedict Melby .. John Williams .... Minnie Abbott Jessie Beck ..... Byron Johnson Ethel Moore Tilda Olson ...... Lenna Kendall .. . . Roy Owens .... Harry Sutton ..... Albert Holcomb . . . Adolph Beaune . .. Clara Kendall Blanche K. Judkins Grace Andrews . . . Mary O'Brien Class of 1 885 . . . Mrs. Timmerman .... . . . Williston, N. D. Pray, Wis. Deceased. Class of 1 886 Mrs. Higley ...... Mrs. Broughton Deceased. At home .......... Mrs. Hackett ...... Farmer. ......... . Class of 1883 Mail Clerk ....... Mrs. Smith Class of 1889 Deceased. Cashier in bank .,.. Mrs. Davis ...... Class of 1893 Mrs. Cunningham . Class of 1 894 Mrs. Foote ....... Mrs. Warren . . . . . . Mrs. Pierce . . ....Mrs ....Mrs ....Mrs. fffM'r5 . iiillffrs ...Mrs ...Mrs . . . Mrs Mrs. Deceased. . Editor .... Deceased. Class of 1895 Ringrose ..... Gilbert ....... Hicks ........ Iladey' 'sthiigeim' r Class of 1896 Kleven ....... . . . Bruer . ...... ' 'Mbi50'n'a'121' Q ......... Ketchum ........... Harfinger, Mrs. Keefe Doctor ........... Drugglst ................ Class olf 1897 Mrs. Barrows ....... . . . Teaifwher .......... . . . Deceased. Mrs. Bennet Deceased. Mrs. Stowe .. Farmer . . . Mrs' 'rtilks' I . Mrs. Shultz .. Williston, N. D. Mencmonie, Mich. Merrillan, Wis. Deceased. I l ' 'Garden Valley. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. River Falls, Wis Lewiston, Mont. Deceased. Milwaukee, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Sherbrooke, N. D, Alma Center, Wis. Fargo, N. D. Merrillan, Wis. China. Des Moines, Ia. M asonic Temple, Minneapolis Butternut, Wis. St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota. Roaring Creek, Wis Alma Center, Wis. Cordova, Alaska. St. Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Blooming Prairie, Minn Merrillan, Wis. Eau Claire, Wis. Miles City, Mont. Madison, Wis. Deceased. Tacoma, Wash, Merrillan, Wis. Tampa, Fla. St. Paul, Minn. Svdney. Mont. Bellingham, Wash. Deceased. llllllllllmllllilllll qmmglnunmnlo MHS I lllulill'll'iFIFI'lFT' llllllllllllllllllllllll Elgie Long ......... Anna Cannon ...... Phonia May Hamilton Gusta Crago ........ Olive G. Nettleton .. Roy Biggar . ..... . Chris Haldorson Bessie Grush Ernest Phelps Lavina Estey Helen Bush .. Sam Newton . .. Bertha Lee ..... Sadie M. Sutton Margaret Newton .. George Kendall .... Jake A. Haas Orley Beck ..... Reuben iNorman .. Plrice Nettleton George Francis .. Elizabeth Melby .. Oscar Rickard .... Grace Hooker . .. Ella Dates ........ Charles Whitney .. Nina Bowen .... Grace Bowen .. Sydney Call .... Grace Hooker .. Ross Dunn ...... Reuben Norman Elizabeth Melby Belle Johnson ..... Albert Amrundson . . . Bernard Ferguson . . . Clyde Yates .... Ilufia Dunn ..... Mabel Gaylord .. Mathilda Melby .. Ernestine Olson . . Roger Sherman .. Willard Smith .. Clara Lane ..... Harry Comstock Zelta Beck ...... Bergina Olson . . . Harry Dodge .. Pearl Johnson ..... Elzia Carpenter Vera Baker ...... Goldie Laughlin Clara Eid ...... Mayme Newton .... Georgia Stowasser . . . Ray Williams .... ...X rl I Mrs. Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Class of 1898 Van Meter ..... Larson ......... Misslln ........ . Glines, Mrs. Biggar Luchsinger ...... Telegraph operator .... Class of 1 899 Mrs. Haldorson ..... Class of 1900 Mrs. Kendall ........ Fanmler ........... Mrs. Patterson . . . Mrs. Perry ........ Mrs. Kruckeberg i1iSL1'rQ.Q12fe' Agefitl ' I I I I I Class of 1901 Electrical engineer Electrilfal engineer . .. casililif' 'ah' 'lialili ' I I I . . N urse ........ . .... . . Furniture dealer and under- takerMerrillan, Wis. Mrs. Johnson, Thompson .. Mrs. Nevins ............ Working on R. R. .... . Mrs. Lyon .............. Mrs. Hamilton .......... Class of 1902 l . Los Angeles, Cal. Portland, Ore, Ashland, Wis. Jamestown, N. D. Minot, N. D. Merrillan, Wis. Mondovi, Wis. Mondovi, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Sydney, Mont. Humbird, Wis, International Falls, Minn Huron, S. D. Williston, S. D, Sydney, Mont. Minneapolis, Minn. Merrill, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Cordova, Alaska. Cook, Minn. Baltimore, Md. Twin Falls, Idaho. Sydney, Mont. . Wausau, Wis. Waukesha, Wis, North Portland, Oregon Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Thompson Twin Falls, Idaho. Asst. State Bank examinerllavre, Montana. Electrical engineer Nurse ............. Mrs. Fryer Class of 1 903 Class Lawyer ................. Mrs. Angel Mrs. Davis . .. Nurse ..... Mrs. Lyon Farmer .... Teacher ........... Mrs. Hoover ......... Class of 1905 Farmer ............ 'l eacher ........... Mrs. Peterson, teacher Hotel Proprietor ..... Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs .U. S. Class of 1906 Shafer ....... Van Horn .... Helwig .. Yonker .... Onstad ....... Wilson, teacher ..... . Marines Milwaukee, Wis. Baltimore, Md, Humbird, Wis. Plentywood, Mont. Minneapolis, Minn. New Haven, Conn. Deceased. Seattle, Wash. Deceased. Bangor, Wis. Whitewater, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Sioux City, Ia. i A l I iTaylor, Wis . Minneapolis, Minn. Alma Center, Wis. Alma Center, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Sharon, N. D, Cutler, Wis. California. mlllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII M-I-I S Frank Schabel Genevieve O'Grady Clara Olson .... Sadie Francis Mayme, Johnson .. Corrine Sauve .. Grace Williams .. Abigail Sherman . Fldith Moore .... George Yates .. Dflla Gaylord Nellie Melby ..... Elizabeth Judkins . George Olson .... Roy Oliver ...... Iva Martin ....... Illa Peters ....... Della Schellenberger I-oslie Sherman Clarence Amundson Vtliel Anderson .. Nora Johnson . . . Mary Graf ..... Rfse Thompson .. Ethel Newton . . . Lalah Williams .. 7-oe Archer .... Wallace Cary Katie Martin Lefa Dunlap .... lawrence Larson . Ireland Merrill . .. Cscar Teeples Rlfrfche Graf lrenc Ballard ..... Mamie Erickson . . . Vlnwer Johnson -Tolios Rude ...... Viviornc Maxwell Al'ce Robinson Miford Hollenbeck Rf-ssic Peters . . . . Gfrtrude Peters . . . 7 ella Foote . . .. Zuill Ballard ..... De Van Staples ffcraldfne Maxwell Flor-.nce ,Stam Hazel Pulver .... Cora Rude ...... 'George Smail Clemcncc Graf .. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Wor k Schwentkofsky Class of 1907 Dates ....... Hanson ...... Dunn ...... . ., Biggar, Jaseph ina in office . Deceased. Mrs. Bennet ..... R. Road Workman. . . Mrs. Cisna ....... Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Miller ............. Night baggage man ...... Working' in office ........ Class. of 1 908 Mrs. .Sutton ........... . Mrs. Hull ....... Rural mail carrier . . Telegraph line-man ....... Class of 1909 Mrs. Winston ........... Mrs. Haskins ...... . . . Graf store ...... Mrs. Sprague .... Mrs. Penske ....... .... In office ............... 'Class of 1910 ln office .......... .... 1ifr'r3. M'eiffi'1i'IIfQf.. Ilfl Cl:rking in store ......... Class of 1911 In department store ...... Insurance azrent ......... Working in Power House . . Teacher ................ Teacher ................ Mrs. Anderson .......... Class of 1912 Civil Engineer .......... Brakeman on G. B. XL W. Mrs. Minges ............ Phil S'-ver ......... 'icing' to law school ..... Class of 1913 Mrs. Roy Colmstock ...... . . . . . . this. 19.1.4 . . . . . . At home on farm ...... Mrs. Erickson .... . . Mrs. Barber ..... . . . . . . Teacher ............. Electrician .............. Partner in Graf Co. store . . Belt, Mont. Deceased. Dearborn, Mich. Camp Douglas, Wis. El Monte, Cal. Minneapolis. Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Ratner, Sask., Canada. Spokane, Wash. Waterloo, Ia. Merrillan. Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Merrillao. Wis. Racine, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. St. Paul, Minn. Black River Falls, Wis. Fargo. N. D. Merrillan. Wis. St. Paul. Minn. Tomiah, Wis. St. Paul, Minn. Racine, Wis. Haxby, Mont. Madison, Wis. Alma Center, Wis. North Dakota. Madison. Wis. Black River Falls, Wis. Minneapolis. Minn. La Crosse, Wis. Black River Falls, Wis. Jamestown. N. D. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Williams, Mont. Minneapolis, Minn. Racine, Wis. Racine, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. La Crosse, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Deceased. Merrillan, Wis. Williams, Mont, Mcrrillan, Wis. Eau Claire, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Ullllllllllllllllllllll MHS Ilmmmlllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllll Elsie Carlson . . . Alice Olson ..... Russel Sherman . . . Alfred Sherman .. Herbert Hoffman . . Frank Ardern .... Sydney Reichenbach Fred Pierce ...... Barry Whitney . .. Glen Pulver ...... George Johnson . . . Donald Maxwell . . . Grant Dates .... Albert Snyder .. Albert Polzin ..... Claire O'Grady Edward Austin Alice Erickson Hulda Eid ....... Blanche Granger .. Susie Haenel ..... Nora Lee ...... Jennie Carlson .... Bessie Staples .... Dorothv Pierce Vera Mattson .. Gladys Fry ...... Leona O'Grady Tena Erickson Loretta Pattridge Sydney Frost ..... Bertha Zimmerman Beulah Johnson . . . Selma Rude ...... liilsie Pierson . .. Virginia Graf .. Esther Nolop ..... Loretta Nohelty . . . Joe Archer .... . Wallace Nolop .... James Pierce ..... John Anger ...... Carrol McCormack Lillian Illbeck .... Rosella Troxel .... Sarah Haenel ..... Muriel Staples .... Ellen Reichenbach . Georgia Anger .... Vvelyn Helbling .. Evelyn Nohelty . .. Hazel Jenkins .. Thelma Maxon Florence Johnson . Class of 1915 Teacher .......... Army ......... Electrician ........ Killed in action ..... Class of 1916 Kelley Field Player. Accountant ........ R. R. Brakeman .... At home ...... Office .............. Insurance agent ..... Traveling for Ford Moto VVorking in office .... W51-'lang' in 'Afrika' I I Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Sten M rs. Mrs. Robinson .... Smail ......... Class of 1917 La Fernier Sherman . . Perkins .... ographer ...... McCornack . . . Whitney ..... flfrsg Burchard ....... .. . . . . CBL.. . . Working for Y. M. C. Mrs. Sten Sten Sten Harting ........ ographer ........ ographer ographcr At school in University Bookkeeper in bank .. Teacher ............ .Sten Class of 1919 ographer ....... 4Aifiati0n ........... Clerk in hotel ...... At hczne ............ Working for Omaho R. Teacher ............ Mrs, Sten Schimimling ...... ographer .... Teacher .......... St. 'Teresa's College . Class of l 920 At home ........... At home .......... Teacher At home ............ At home ............ Post graduate at M. H. A. ....l R... Barrington, Ill. New Jersey. Hatfield, Wis. Deceased. Milwaukee, Wis. Detroit, Mich. Minneapolis, Minn. Merrillan, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Merrillan, Wis. r CoRiga, Russia. Detroit, Mich. Milwaukee Wis. Superior, Wis. Newark, N. J. Eau Claire, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Eau Claire, Wis. International Falls, Hatfield, Wis. Madison, Wis. Eau Claire, Wis. Wh'tehall. Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago. Ill. Kuna, Idaho. Sioux City, Ia. Minn Camp Douglas, Wis. Camp Douglas, Wis Minneapolis, Minn. Merrillan, Wis. Great Falls, Mont. Merrillan, Wis. U, S. Govt. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan. Wis. Hudson, Wis. Clay, Wis. Alma Center, Wis. Chicago, Ill. Kolm, N. D. Winona, Minn. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Great Falls. Mont. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. Merrillan, Wis. mmm Mmmlillll MTI S mmm I , IIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIII in . N . , , ' , ,ww T K , wr , .fg- ....1.,.,.. ,...J.- f ., ..,, -., . - Of Iutvrcsf to Alumni AIGIIIIDOFS E f 1... .J 15 '41 V+ 1-1, 3411. 1311, A 1 1,1 X... m-, .1 - 1,-.1 ' 1 o . rf I 1 ... 11 . . Y , -' f X i J: 1-JL x 1 '11 ,..1.. . 1' 41. 1'.- '1-y 1' 111 1 I L11 ' ' 1, .'. 'V 'A vu: Wm ..' 1 ' ' - 1. S1 .'?'1 -. .1 ' Iii 'fjtfffwr .'. '1 .- fff sm'1, ri-'4 '1 'gil ' 1 . 1. . -1.y., j':,-9 '11 - - 11..1Qi'J'-. J:1,-N-5:55 Y'11.' 1 4 I 1 11 .,,.-,7,.,..1:..1,,. . ,Q ...wr 'L-1' g.H'frf1 1 .' 'a QLS .'3'r ,U ' gp , , H-2.1.1 1113111 2 . - f ?1 '11W. 1,11'C 'f11'1'1 1 ' , ' Z. 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R-: 44.1. 4 3 , J.-:U -' Lg' V ' wg , i.. , A ,' . , ' if., x lg x 4 E ,3K.h. 5, M ' . ,. nl A '-,- 1 f i f .7 ' .- ,Q .N fa . ns., I ,A x r -- ,-1 1- .f'. J,w'f 4, ,. 45- .,. ix, 'HE 5, . ,I Q , 9 .f M 1 0 , I . . g g,, 1-,, I 1 p. -5 g: f, -'QE1,af1- I , - S: X ,. 1 1 V W . - - , .. , ,.j,-1-- 1, V ,. -'. Aj. v ' , ' J. ,.' 1 1 - x f' ,N -1 5,2 4 . e . U, V ,- 1 Y ,I .1 1 -. r - . 1343 7 A A uf. Q.. K - - ., J' MERRILLAN L01lrl1'rl'russ vi xi 1 inmiocnvrczuiozm11:13111011riuiuiuiuifwioiniuininiw ini: 1 COURSE OF STUDY NIERRILLAN l-IIGI-I SCHOOL FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEINIESTER Required Required English English Science fPhysicalJ Citizenship Algebra Algebra ' Elective Elective Domestic Science Domestic Science Commercial Geography Arthmetic SECOND YEAR Required Required Ancient and Medieval History Anc. Ka Med. History English English Geometry Geometry Elective Elective Bookkeeping Bookkeeping Domestic Science Physiology Science fAgricultural Botanyj Domestic Science THIRD YEAR Required Required Modern History 1 Modern History English English Physics Physics Elective Elective Biology Political Geog. Stenography Stenography Typewriting Typewriting FOURTH YEAR Required Required U. S History and Civics U. S. Hist. Sz Civics English English Elective Elective Stenography Stenography Tvpewriting Typewriting Advanced Algebra Elective or Soc. Prob. Reviews Com. Correspondence Economics Solid Geometry The Merrillan High School affords the best of out door activities, organi- zations, training, and preparation of any school of its kind. MERRILLAN SCHOOL BOARD for further information, address all inquiries to either:- Ray E. Gile, Clerk M. P. Cannon, Treas. J. H. Stiehl, Director. ap 1 iuiuxulioil 1 1 iucxuqnoi cz xcnoaxuioqpoiuxnioirrxoioiuini 0 Your Girl anci Boy Will Be Ready for College Before You Know It Will you have money in the bank ready to give them a chance for a college education when they have finished high school? You Will If You Start a Savings Account for Them at Once at This Bank ONE DOLLAR IS ENOUGH FOR A FIRST DEPOSIT The State Bank of Merrillan lVlERRll..f AN, WIS. 1 rioioiuirl 11:1 1 ui 111101 111 3 101111111 vi 111101 14 sininiuiuiuiuif 113:11 111 vi: 1 ri 101 lfgfj TQ-ll ANDERSON 'HARDWARE ' FOR ANYTHING IN GENERAL HARDWARE MERRILLAN, WIS. 0:07.010:nznzuiuzuzuxuzu11,3111-fri-:ni nine.-U:uiozuzuinzui41111: Here are some of the good things you can get at the Drug Store Robin Brand Ice Cream Lowney's Chocolates Kodaks and Films Wvillialns Sc' Johnson Drug Co. MERRILLAN. WIS. :ni 1:1 112 20:4110111111411aiuzuiuxnxuzniuxx 1 1 1 1 xi :ni irriuiuinioxoiuiuiwrxuioqvoi is in 1 if in 1 in 101 if in 1 io: Compliments of ..... R. H. HAMILTON COAL Mill Feeds, Flour and Grains Gristing a Specialty MERRILLAN, WIS mioinguzninifxiniuioioiu1uin1fr1ozoz01anzozoioiozoiuirrini Merrillan Auto Supply Co. ...,AGI+INCY.... Goodyear Tires and Tubes Pennsylvania Vacuum Cup Tires ' and Tubes REPAIRING A SPECIALTY GASOLINE, OILS GREASES AND ACCESSORIES OF ALL KINDS PAUL BUTTKE, Merrillan, Wis. 14xi:11014aiu114111uioimxxuiniuinzr114114114:imwiva1o1o14v1u1nin1n1 1 11303 11:1 111111111-in: in Z. ini 11 11:1 LO R c. J. CRAP sf co. Merriam, was. 11-1111111:xiniuimwiozoiuiui :ruinxxuiucnarinim-ini vi Compliments of ROYAL R ESTA URANT YV. JONES. P1'lJIJI'Il'tLl1' BIERIQIIJIJIAN. WVISQ H. V. BEEDE FORD AUTO LIVERY DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE PHONE 49 MERRILLAN - - WIS. 1: :I1:-111101-Ixuxnzuxuxr 14Ixnzuxuza-10101011 1 :I3111010101-1:01ui113010:mxlnzuiulniuiuini 2 uiuioiuzoiuiui010101o101010i1mirmi:1:1riuiuqnoioioioini 1 1 Rickard Furniture Co. FOR EVERYTHING IN Furniture, Sewing Machines, Pianos, Talking lVIachines, Floor Covering, Wall Paper, Paints, Etc. IVIERRILLAN, - - - WIS. 1411411:11:11:11111-oiuiuinincnuioi11-11ms:11:11:11:11:xqpuiuzoiuininiui BUILDING SPECIALISTS We not only can furnish everything in Building Material but we are prepared to give you service, advice and infor- mation that will result in better buildings at moderate cost IVIcGiliivray Lumber 8: Mfg. Co. Retailers of Quality Lumber Manufacturers of Quality Mill Work Builders of Quality Buildings Telephone No. 100 BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS. 10 1 0 1 0101n101u1n101 0101010-10101010101 4miciioiuiuininiuioz Pauley 81 Pauley Cheese Company Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in CHEESE Cwners and Operators of Cheese Factories in Wisconsin Gen. Office Manitowoc, Wis. I... Mitchell, Mgr., Merrillan, Wis. 11101010101010:01011 1 101: 11101010101m10101010101010101 10101:-:oz in zozozor.izozuiuzniocpozozocmn-un.: 1 1 1 2:1 in 10301010341212111010202 1 101:11 11itiioioiogmxinioioiuioi IIIIII' ' ' .lm 1 Electric Coffee mm im. I To T Like a' Flash lt Goes to FE Pouuo-JAETWUGHT the S ot and the Delic- JI .it 53 . P . T FND, ious Taste Lmgers. Q I s I I BR A , .'A. IVIcFadden ??i1?ii,, gNf- I ,img Co. Coffee at spice co. If 5912!-I DUBUQUE, IOWA Occupies lls Own Building. Located Opposite Post Office POSITIONS I For well qualified young people in every line of business, The demand was never so great nor the chances of advancement so attractive. A course in HUNT'S BUSINESS COLLEGE Eau Claire Wis. 7 7 will quickly nw-pare you and place you in the line of promotion and success. Ph e 1637 o W ' e 'url 1 'nf t'on nd atalo t 'I R t on r rlt t u ther I orma I a c' ' Q' 0 ay. a es rea- sonable Teachers are specialists, Delightful rooms. Individual instructions Clay and evening Fall 'lt0l'lll Now Upon, -:- FOR THE -:- BEST of QUALITY '1'RADE AT '1'1vI,I5 SANITARY QROCERY HONEST WEIGHT AND A SQUARE DEAL MI'IRRILLAN. WIS. :mini 1 1 ii inivioiriiulnlnioiniolmi11101rl in --ox ii io: 4 1 J Wk 1 l ini: ini pf E WP f-'j I b. Q' X V X ' V W , EIN M f ' Ng ,V r 1 .. .T I ff! uf! 4 I 5 ax 0X VW JW diff fx fowl? Shoes, Rubbvl s, School Suppheo COMPLE'1E SFUCK OF GROLERIES J CRAP asf Co Quiuioi 1 nioiuxoiuiuiz inioinioi in in ioiuiuxoioi ioioioioiuim 1 Dates Bros. Auto Co. MERR1LLAN, WIS. Auto Supplies, Accessories, Etc. Auto and Tractor Repairing a Specialty All Work Guaranteed 1 Authorized Ford Service Station WVU always carry a Good Stock of Ford repair parts We also take orders for FORD CARS, 'FRUCKS -and TRACTURS inyi:xzuzmirni:rg:mini:nz:rioioioiluioimsz:in:cpuvioxxi1u1nio1u3o1oi The Pefoplegs Store General Merohanclisfe and Farin Nlaohinery Uur Lino ls Coinplete and Our Prices Arc- Right--the Place to do Your Business --li T R Y U S --ll J. H. STIEHL Phone No. 59 lNIerrillan, Wis. viuiozuguznxoi :oi nzoioin :ni ini:1141154viuiuiuzuioiuiui 1 There Are Two Things No Une Can Take F rom You FIRST A Good Education SECONIJ A Good Life Insurance Policy For the Fornier gin to the MERRILLAN HIGH SCHOOL For the Latter see RAY E. GILE 1113111021111 2 11121 111111101 1112 31 1 111 2111011 1111 2 1111 Gents Furnishings You will Save Money hy coming to our store in Black River Falls Young tlVlens Suits a Specialty Shoes, Suits, Overalls, Hosiery, or Any- thing in Mens Wearing Apparel Our Prices Are Guaranteed ancl . Our Goocls Are the Best .... Anton B. Johnson MENS CLOTHING S'l'URE Black River Falls - - - Wisconsin o:01o2111u1111111011111130111111 3 3 1111 2 21111111101n11111 lic1111011114xiciiuininzuioioimrimvioxxvi:riuiuinin1u1cx14x10 Bread, the Staff of Life! .....EAT.. .. MOTHER 590515 MILK MADE BREAD Vienna Baking Co., Marshfield, VV is. For Sale by the CITY RESTAURANT MERRILLAN, WIS. Franklin E. Keefe FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING The Store of Quality and Service Auto Hearse Phone 310 Day or Night BLACK RIVER FALLS, .' WIS. 1:icsizzixxioiuinininiuinriuqpuicxinzuiuim iuininioininim it ofnewyinzniuiuinin11:14ri::ivmx'nam14:1wasncanszuioiuiniuxiuiui in 1 11 ioguzoiainzozoim 1 11 1:31 in 1 114: iuinxoiuioinio 1010311103 101110: iniuiuiuinioirxi Z 1 inrioirxioiuiuioi Dry Cleaning Pool Room Candy, Cigars and Pressing and Tobacco BARBER SHOP First Class Service at All Times YOUNG MEN! You are young and want young mens clothes. We know what young mens clothes should be, now let us get together on that Graduation Suit problem. Clothes made by competent tailors. Prices 525.00 and up. F. COLEMAN MERRILLAN - WVISCONSIN Chemical Analysis of Foods by Scien- tists Proves that One-half of Every Meal Should Consist of Bread 1NslsT ON HAVING MlLK MAlD the Right Kind, Made the Right Way, by the P WRIGHT BAKERY MARSHFIELD - WISCONSIN 1 wining:aiuzniux-1:-114vxuannxuxx 1 3014111xzoguzoznxvniuxuir ini 1 in 9 l M This advertisement is addressed to the young folks---lout others may read it. Life and your progress through- out is an individual operation. In short, YOU are the ruler of your destiny. What other men have done you may do. Application is the Word. Plan, equip, then carry on. Plan your Work then Work your plan. 11xiavinioicrzoioioioic vian14u14vimri:vi:114rioiniuinioinimxi 1010111111 inxiuiuioioioioi 1 12 1 11111111 1 xioiuiuinioi 1 1 111 2 3 1 1u2o1u1u:o11rioio As Strong as the Bank Behincl lt A Certificate of Deposit issued by the Black River Falls Bank is secured by our ample resources, the re- sponsibility of our stockholders, by everything which contributes to the strength of the bank itself. A Certificate of Deposit also yields a liberal interest return, is negotiable by indorsement and is issued in convenient maturity periods of six months. Invest your surplus funds in a Certificate of Deposit today. OFFICERS B. L. VAN GORDEN - - President F. E. TANNER - - - Vice President RUFUS A. JONES - - Vice President J. H. MILLS - - Cashier WARREN H. JONES Ass't Cashier ANNA M. OLSON - - Ass't Cashier DIRECTORS GEO. F. COOPER F. E. TANNER P. J. HOFFMAN F. M. TAYLOR E. A. HOMSTAD B. L. VAN GORDEN RUFUS A. JONES S. H. VAN GORDEN SAMUEL LUND F. G. WARREN J. H. MILLS aclison Count Bank BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS. 43 1 1 iniuioiuizri:vimrisrinioiniuiuioi 1 1011 Insist on Quality in Workmanship lt Will pay you to bring your car to our garage in Black River Falls, when you need repair Work done. Authorized Ford Agency for Jackson County, Wis. THE UNIVERSAL CAR Auto Accessories, Tires and Tubes Everything in the Automobile Line OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT AND OUR REPAIR WORK IS THE BEST IVIcIVIanners 8: Gruber BLACK RIVER FALLS, - - WIS.' 1 1111010101010zozoznznxsuznznqpnz ir: xozuioxuiuiui 1:1011xi:rimis111111111rx:sin-1011Q1111:11riuiuiuiuxuinioi 1 xi xi- in 1 vi vie11:11wiioiuinioinirxioifluiniuioi ni 1 in 101 WV. D. BEEDE lVIerrillan, Wis. Real Estate Improved farms in Jackson, Clark and Eau Claire counties. If you wish to buy or sell call or phone in111ri:11411113111xiuiniuiniioiuinxvoini 12:riuioioioiuixxiui :ini Compliments of .... l-lotel Campbell C. I-IELBLING, Prop. MERRILLAN, WIS. 1ni:xirxioiuiuxniuin 1n1u1u3uio1u1 01010301111 4110101111 u 1 11301 l. l-l. Sl-IUCKHART--The Barber T onsorial Parlor lVlucl Massages for Ladies and Gents Agency for Normington Bros. Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Marshfield, Wis. Tailor Made Clothing. Lincoln Woolen Mills of Chicago. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED iuioinxninxnirrioiuiuz1111111101014mini:1101oiuiuxuiuinioif 1101 xi:11x10101u1u1u1u1u1' 10101 1n101u1u1n1u1o1zvi 11 BUSHEYS of Appleton ls the Business College from which Me1'rillan High School Graduates have secured excellent positions . . . Write - For - Catalogue To the Public We take pleasure in offering you a line of Food Products which we can guarantee are depend- able as to quality and uniformity---under the CLUB HOUSE and TELMO brands. We have I so many satisfied customers who insist on Club House and Telmo brands that it has been a pleas- ure for us to have handled them for many years. A. O. EIU Sc CU. GENERAL MERCHANDISE Phone No. 70 Merrillan, Wis. 101:11110101410101010 101:vim11:x1u1o1o101o1o1u1:10101: Melfrillan Nlonuinental YVo1'ks Stone Monuinents of All Kinds. Our Worklnanship is Excellent and Our Prices Are Right. CANNON BRUS., Proprietors 1111n101010q:n10:010 101010 14110101-mp01:i1 010101u101011 01010101 111 1111 1 1:1 11101w111n1z1u101 11101 21I1II11I1oi0icxi:mimiciniuiniII1IIQII1II1II1niIxiu14I1n1II1nio CADBY 8: RINGROSE HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE FURNITURE AND AUTOS RELIABLE Gooos RIGHT PRICES ALMA CENTER, WIS. Iiuinzuini1101010101 gu1u1II1o2II2n14Ii:IQIILIIQUQIIQQIIQIILII WEET MAID BREAD Made and Baked the Home Way By the NEILLSVILLE BAKERY FOR SALE BY J. H. STIEHL General Merchandise MERRILLAN, WIS. :u1II1II1II1n14IzuiuinieIiozII1o1u1u:II3n1u1I:zzIxuiuzui-ini W'hen in Ahna Center Stop at the GCH1 Restaurant Service First ME'fZGER Sc SHANKBZY, Props. in: ioiuinzrIxuinirriuicvxnimIcp:IioxoinirIxugninznini in in MOTT 8: WOOD CO. We We We For Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. WVholc-salers and Blunufactures of Dairy Products A pay the Highest Market Price for Cream every day in the year. manufacture Arrow Brand Pasteurized Butter. sell Cheese Factory and Creamery Supplies. anything in regard to Dairying write us. 01411: iuiuiuiuiuinxmxi-xioiucbuiuix iuiumuiuioi 1011114 For the Best Photographs in the Latest Finish and Styles . Roislandis Gallery Black River Falls, Wis. Prices Reasonable Enlargements Made to Qrder 1413011:in1102:11:1:4111nicaifuitmioioinioioiuioix11011111 School News is always a valuable part of the reading matter of a newspaper. The Wisconsin Leader IVIERRILLAN prints the school news of its territory every week, and the patrons of the school enjoy it. Subscriptions for THE LEADER may be handed in any time---then be sure you read the school news. Punting The l..eader's job Department is fully equipped to do all kinds of Printing. Only high class work turned out. We take pride in our work and are always willing to give your job our particular attention. SEND YOUR NEXT ORDER TO US The Wisconsin Leader C. JOHNSON, Pub. MERRILLAN, WISCONSIN 1010101 11211101011rimrimrimvioxxrinx14ax1xiuiuioioiuioilxini STACY FRUIT COMPANY EAU CLAIRE, WIS. WHOLESALE ONLY Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. Black Diamond Grape Fruit. Gold and Red Stripe Lenlons BANANAS OUR SPECIALTY NUCOA BUTTER, Always the Best. Ask Your Grocer inxoiuinxni HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY Wagon and Sleigh Repairing FRESH C. A. STAM General Blacksmith Well Drilling, Pumps and Casing MERRILLAN, WIS. ini:111Iinin141014:iuiniuiuiuiuimrininini xi 11: EDWIN PIERCE Real Estate Fire ancl Tornado Insurance MERRILLAN, WIS. 101111:uinininininic120111202111010111011 1 111 xi VVYMAN HEWETT DEALER IN AND SALT MEATS. POULTRY. LIVE STOCK FISH. HIDES. TALLOW. ETC. MERRILLAN, WIS. 1 2 2 1 3 1niozozozoznzozoguzozn10:01 312 1 113:14 4114111xiuicxiuioioioiuizvimxi:ninininiuioinrio 1 11 131mil120111inioin14sioioioit1101oixxiuioioinifliniuil 101 When in Need of a New Studebaker or Chevrolet CAR or TRUCK Call or Phone for a Demonstration A Full Line of Tires, Oil, Accessories Our Motto: The Best of Service ls None to Good. JOHNSON BROS. Phone No. 100 ALMA CENTER, WIS. zoioiuini ioioiuioinininqb 1 iuiuioioiuirmioioininini ini Wausau Business lnstitute A School of Business Technology Owing to the unusual demand for admission, it has been found necessary to limit ,the registration in some of the courses. Applications for admission will be considered in the order of their receipt. WRITE, CALL OR TELEPHONE E. D. WIDMER, President WAUSAU, WIS. 11114 it 101: 1014111 ioioioioioioioxoif ini: :oi 1 li 120301011 Se' 'Ice rlnelstcufl-I -Penn IGRIYIIG CUHPIIY Wet! Water UW:-IIS Sit. Milwaukee. 01011 1 ri if 1 11011111134uznxniuzuininzuxx11111 air 10201010101 1103010103111 1 iuilxiuiuioiuini inc: 111110101 10111 2110 llgfhesjf QUATQFY 'Y ESTABLISHED-I86O- llbOClfJ . , Symbols of Quality Did you ever stop to consider how a dis- tributer could afford to give any one re- tail grocer in a town exclusive sale on his brands? It's expensive for you. There are brands more extensively ad- vertised, but KICKBUSH stakes his rep- , utation for QUALITY on VANITY and KlCKBUSH'S STANDARD Brands These Two Brands are Symbols of 1 T , QUALITY---the mark of high endeavor for the maintenance of HONEST values. A trial will convince you. Your grocer will gladly refund your purchase price if not satisfied. So Y'Vhy Hesitateu A A. Kickbush Grocery Company WAUSAU, WISCONSIN islioitxioifrininioinin10101014110101:1101111411010-ioilximrioi Alma Center State Bank Capital, Surplus, Undivided Profits 542,000 General Banking Business Transacted 1n1o1o1o1o1u1u1o 101-x1mt1n1u1u1.u 11:14:11: 1 01 n1u1o1m14n1u1mx1sn1 GEM THEATRE, Merrillafn The Best Motion Pictures Made in the World PARAMOUNT, FIRST NATIONAL, GOLDWYN, UNI- VERSAL, FOX, PATI-IE, VITAGRAPH You will always find a good picture at the Gem and we appreciate your patronage. O. A. HILES, Manager 101 111 xozuzuxuxuxniuifaxnivrxwxiring:1014v1o1u1u1u1q1.,1,,.. Patronize Our Advertisers They helped to niake this book possible s ,Q E . E .I 5. v lr 4 -fx gi . - 35 nf '- .Z1 Vw glfxz ,, 'rf' Y gi-. r L ? ir n ' ! r 1 N4 X . .A 1 av ,. uk A 5 1 '71-,', ' . 3, gf- - X ,Qu K' ' 1. A- IX ': , Lei RI? md'-,, 'EE' 4 15 - Ulf, A 'qi 'Mn' ' ' ug -. . iii- -: gi.. , E, :V H N 5:4 N ,., , mf!! 55,8 .fav 1, a Hue: ' 1 gm,-4, -: -- . 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