Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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HE Oll7HVIO TO WILLIAM R. PAINTER, ' 82 lieutenant governor of the STA TE OF MISSOURI THIS BOOK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED William Painter was born in Carrollton, Missouri, August 27, 1863. He spent his boyhood days there, later attending the Missouri School of Mines, and graduating in 1882 with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He fol- lowed engineering until 1893, and then took up journalism, becoming editor of the Carrolton Democrat and remaining as such until 1914. In 1912 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of the State of Missouri, in which capacity he will serve until 1917. William R. Painter is a man we honor and respect. His heart is always with his Alma Mater, and his works are a source of pride and satisfac- tion to her. May there be more such sons as he !

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hezjrpe L AMP , FOREWORD I Tp lVERY undertaking is de- LgJ pendent upon the circum- J stances surrounding it. These circumstances are brought about by a body of which every man of us is a part. Thus the “Rollamo of 1914” is before you as your book and your record of the year. Take it as you will. Our endeavors in connection with this book have been a source of pleasure, pride and profit to us. We have given to it freely and un- reservedly of whatever talents we may possess. And if this work recalls the year of 1914 to you in a true and faithful manner, we can ask no more.