iHoltnp tylt rluml Annual JIubltBljpb by tljr (Class of 1314 fHnltnr ISiiyli 8 rljnnl fflnliur, Jill. PREFACE “Who thinks a faultless Annual to see Thinks what ne’er was, nor is, nor e’er shall he.” (With due apologies to Pope.) To the class of nineteen-thirteen has this volume been dedicated as a mark of our appreciation of the labors which they underwent in putting out the first Annual of the Moline High School and of the aid which they in their experience have so kindly extended to us. We wish here to thank the alumni artists who have so kindly given us drawings and thus aided us and im- proved the appearance of the book more than they, or anyone else, perhaps, can realize. To ye, O School and Alumni, do we now present this book, the second Moline High School Annual. May it remind you of your own happy days here, your friends, your good times. May it give you a true picture of our school, and bring you much enjoyment as you read it. If aught is found herein to offend anyone, let him remember that it is intended in a kindly, playful mood, a mood that laughs with him, not at him. Thus do we launch our book. Selah. TO THE CLASS0F13 OF THE MOLINE IGH SCHOOL IS THIS ■ VOLUME DEDICATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 1914 ANNUAL Kill §Z The 1914 Annual Board Directors PIERRE FLEMING DOROTHY TYRRELL FLORENCE WARNER Editor-in-Chief Business Manager . . . Photo Editor Frolic Editor ....... Literary Editor Athletic Editor Joke Editors Junior Editors Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor Official Stenographers FLORENCE WARNER ...PIERRE FLEMING DOROTHY TYRRELL .NORMA JOSEPHSON ...MILDRED PIERCE BEN WOOD j MARGARET KUEHL l PAUL ANDERSON (LOUISE CRAMPTON | CARROL HICKS ....MADGE FEASTER RALPH MAXSON | AGNES KRONIIOLM ESTHER CARLSON l GERTRUDE LINDER Official Photographers HEN WOOD, -i4 RALPH MAXSON, 17 FLORENCE WHITESIDE. T6 JESSIE STROM HECK. ’14 A. E. HOD 1 NE, ' 99 ELLEN NYSTROM, ’04 L. E. WRIGHT JEANNETTE HARRISON. ’14 JOHN GIES, ' 15 JOSEPHINE GERWEN. ’17 1 THE IBI4H (1 Qfl 1 I ' M To the Old School Night has fallen over the city — clear night, both above and below, for the dense smoke pall that so frequently hangs heavy over the town, the penalty of manufactur- ing greatness, has been swept aside by a kindly wind. Only once in a while, when the faint starlight is lost in the glare of a flaming tongue of fire shooting into the night from the cupola of some factory and falling back in a vast shower of sparks, is one reminded of the great workshops that make the city’s name known wher- ever man ploughs and sows and reaps. The observer standing on the edge of the bluff sees, stretching away at his feet, long lines of lights twinkling among the dark masses of the trees. Beyond, he sees a faint silvery streak — the river, broken by a black line — the island; and, farther still, the lights in the hills of Iowa. As often before, so now the observer stands and muses over the beauty of the city by night. “It is always beautiful,” says a quiet voice behind him. The observer whirls around. There is nobody there, only the old school, outlined clearly against the starry sky, its windows gleaming faintly in the lights of the city at its feet. “It is always beautiful,” the quiet voice goes on. “I, who have stood here for twenty years, know that.” Twenty years. Ah, now the listener knows that it is the old school itself that is talking. He remembers the date over the door. “Yes, twenty years,” the old school sighs. “You weren’t here then ; but you’ve heard them say, the people down there in the city, how proud they were of me. They put me in the most beautiful spot they could find, where all the town might see me. Indeed, I have heard that there are few places for miles around from which I cannot be seen. Across on the Iowa hills, up river and down, my tower is the most conspicuous obect in the landscape. “Twenty years! Twenty Septembers, bringing my older children back to me, faces browned by the summer sun, mus- cles hardened by unwonted toil, all bub- bling over with enthusiasm ; bringing, too, the younger ones, the new ones, the babies, wondering timidly what I might hold in store for them. Dear youngsters! I have always been glad to see the older ones back, but most glad to see them. “Twenty years! Twenty autumns, with the clatter of cleated shoes, the thud of leather on leather, the jubilant yells of my happy tribe. One would never think, if he saw me only on a night like this, dreaming under the stars, how these old walls of mine have echoed and re-echoed on certain Monday mornings of my life. I have feared for my roof, but I know my tower has grown taller with pride. “Twenty falls, twenty winters, twenty springs! 1 have always loved the spring, especially since the cinder path down there has been in use — not the children themselves have been more impatient 9 Ct ' H E 1 1314 ii M than I for school so that 1 might watch the boys run and jump, hurl the discus and put the shot. And that is not all. You’d have to go a long way to see a prettier sight than my girls make, sitting along the edge of the terrace watching the young athletes below, cheering, laughing, pushing one another down the grassy slope — just glad because they are young and it is spring. “In former days, I loved the big stretch of green lawn to the east, but I never had a moment’s grief when they put the tennis courts there. I like everything that keeps my children near me longer, and I love to have them associate me with their play as well as with their working hours. “Twenty years! Twenty times have my old oaks and the maples down yonder passed from the young green of spring through the luxuriance of summer and the flaming glory of autumn to the sterner beauty of winter. Twenty classes have come and gone, growing larger year by year, till lately my old arms have scarcely been able to hold them.” There was a quiver in the voice, a quiver that became a break as it went on. ‘‘And now, after twenty years, they are going to take them away from me. They have grown too much for me. You see that building going up yonder? 1 did not mind when they cut up the lawn for the tennis courts, but when they chopped down my trees, my life long companions, and began to dig and to lay foundations for that, it broke my heart. For now 1 know that I, who for twenty years have held the proud title of Moline High School, must surrender that title to an- other and become — what? I wonder. Just ‘the old school,’ I suppose, just ‘the old school !’ Autumns will come, with their days devoted to the grand old game, but no longer will the banners of victory hang on my walls. Springs will come, with the sharp crack of the pistol and the crunch of swift feet on the cinder path ; but not to me will they come when the meet is over, to tell which class has won. I shall be here. I shall see it all, but I shall have no part in it. 1 wonder if any of them think how hard it will be for me to give them up! I’ve served them well and loved them well for twenty yeais — for twenty long years!” Down near the river a train whistled shrilly. The listener started. The wind had freshened, and the leaves on the great oak in front of the old school were all astir. W as it that he had heard, he won dered, or had the old school, under the spell of night and of deep feeling, really spoken to him? He could not tell; but as he wandered down the hill he paused again to look back, and just before a turn hid the old school from him, he mur- mured : “Don’t you fret, old school. They may build as many new ones as they wish ; but there are loyal hearts in every quarter of this great land to whom the words ‘Moline High School’ will always and forever mean you — just you.” Edith Broomhall, Instructor in German, 1902-1912. Spokane, Wash. 10 11 7.9 1 ' V a ' H E 1 1914 ( n M ) The New High School What hopes these four words have aroused for ten years past ! What visions successive generations of students have vainly cherished of a building that would contain the many features that the pres- ent building has always lacked! How the teachers have looked forward to the increased facilities for doing their work and the consequent expansion of the work — “when we get the new building!” Some of those students are now heads of fami- lies, and are looking forward to the time when their children will enter “the new building.” Only two or three of the teachers who first looked forward to the relief from the congestion will be here next year when the “New High School” finally becomes a reality and is occupied. Here is hoping that those who have gone to other fields of labor may see the picture of the building in this annual and know that their dreams have at last come true. The story of the postponement of its erection is too long for details. First, a new grade building was a necessity. The resources left were not enough for a high school so they were used in enlarging an- other grade building that unexpectedly became congested. The erection of the Manual Arts building relieved congestion for a time, both in the high school and in the treasury of the school board. Then when the bonding capacity had again in- creased to a point where a New High School looked possible, a sudden develop- ment of the east end of the city called for another new grade building, so we heaved another sigh of regret and appropriated the room of the Art and Calisthenics work, turning those departments out to shift for themselves. At last, in 1912, re- sources had accumulated in quantity suffi- cient to warrant the erection of the New High School. But Fate had one more blow in reserve for us — the bonding proposition failed to carry at the polls. At this juncture the gloom on the hill became so thick as to attract the attention of the citizens — particularly of those who had failed to vote on the bond issue, and the proposition was put to vote again and car- ried two to one, with the provision that the ground east of the present building be used as a site for the new structure. Then ensued prolonged consultation with architects, extended trips taken by the Superintendent and Principal to other new buildings in this and nearby states, with the result that there took form on paper a building that embodied the best features and avoided the mistakes ob- served in the buildings visited. Decatur furnished the Gymnasium plan, but we added a running track, directors’ rooms, direct entrances for contests and a circu- lar stairway to the stage. The Auditor- ium plan came chiefly from East Aurora, but we provided a larger stage with dress- ing rooms conveniently placed. The arrangement of stairways and light courts is most like Burlington’s. Decatur had the best lunchroom plan, so we borrowed 12 THE GROWTH OF THE NEW SCHOOL 13 OCTOBER, 1913- APRIL, 1914 Ct ‘H E 1 1314 MR V M it. The new Science Hall at Knox Col- lege contributed valuable features for our laboratories. Davenport’s study rooms were copied, as well as the arrangement of the Office suite. The Library, Train- ing Room for out-door athletics, and the Program Rooms, which can be entered directly from the street, are original fea- tures, as we failed to find them satisfac- torily provided in other schools. The new Hyde Park High School in Chicago, cost- ing nearly a million dollars, was a great disappointment, and yielded nothing but horrible examples of what not to do. The limited amount of money at our disposal and the circumscribed area of the building plot made it impossible to include some very desirable features, such as a swimming pool ; but the $200,000 voted will give Moline, when this building is completed, class rooms and laboratories to accommodate 1,000 students; an Audi- torium seating 1,050, equipped with a modern stage on which can be given plays of the better sort ; a Gymnasium larger and better equipped than any in this section of the country ; a lunch room with kitchen equipment capable of taking care of all demands upon it ; lecture rooms admirably arranged for the use of either students or the general public; and the whole building possessing an outlook from its windows surpassing that of any high school building in the state. Elsewhere on these pages will be found snap shots of the new building in process of construction from the day last Octo- ber when the mule teams with much bray- ing began to fill in the track below the terraces — the scene of past athletic tri- umphs — with earth scooped from the hole in which was to be built our new Gymna- sium — the scene of basket ball victories to come. At the present writing (late April), the brickwork is rising rapidly and cutting off our view from the Library window; and Mr. J. L. Simmons, the con- tractor, gives 11s reason to believe that we may move into our new quarters next February, in time for the beginning of the the new semester. Our old building will be immediately occupied, and pretty well filled, by the Central Eighth Grade stu- dents, who will turn over to the pri- mary grades their present home — the high school building of twenty years ago. if the experience of other cities with new high school buildings may be taken as an indication of what will happen here, the new building will be used to its full capacity within eight years, and it is quite possible then that the present building will again be called upon to provide for further expansion. E. P. NUTTING, Prin. 14 V C. H. Maxson Superintendent University of Wisconsin Ph. B., A. B. 16 Julia E. Gettemy English University of Michigan B. L. Emma Melin Algebra University of Michigan A. B Bertha Denning English Illinois State Normal University of Illinois A. B. 18 Jane Chase English Northwestern University M. L. Grace Tunnicliff Latin Cornell College, Iowa A. B. Mantis E. Bloom Biology University of Iowa B. S. Karl L. Adams Chemistry, Physics Ohio University B. S. Wilbur G. Burroughs Geometry McKendree College University of Illinois Estelle Gamble History University of Wisconsin Marguerite Reed Algebra University of Michigan A. B. Carl W. Sagen History University of South Dakota University of Wisconsin A. B. Minnie L. Wallace English A. B. Beloit College C. E. Simmons Bookkeeping, Law Hedding College Brown’s Business College Mrs. Clara Duisdieker Shorthand, Typewriting Eastern Illinois State Normal Gem City Business College Loyal G. Tillotson Science and History University of Chicago Ph. B 23 Ellen C. Nystrom Penmanship Drake University B. Mildred Lund Accompanist 24 H. P. Corbin Principal Manual Arts School University of Illinois University of Illinois Augustana College Harry B. Aram Mechanical Drawing John A. Williams Lathe Work Minnesota State Normal Stout Institute Mrs. Kate Gleason Domestic Arts Cooking and Sewing Mrs. Minnie Vinton Domestic Arts Sewing Leon Eugene Wright Free-Hand Drawing Crouse College of Fine Arts Syracuse University Ecole Colorossi, Paris Earl Lewellyn Baker Music American Conservatory of Music, Chicago University of Chicago W. D. Dewend Wood Work Stout Institute, Menominee, Wis. Adolph Oppenheimer Calisthenics Normal School of North American Gymnastics, Indianapolis Grace M. Warner Latin Vassar College A. B. Ethel Reynolds German University of Chicago Ph. B. C. A. Elmer Swanson Swedish Augustana College A. B. Edgar S. Anderson Swedish Augustana College A. B. Samuel G. Chaney Forging and Machine Shop Work 28 THE 1314 Senior Class Officers President .... Vice President Secretary .... T reasurer . . Elmore Gripp . . Glenn Trevor Arnold Gull berg . . . . Carl Sorling HONOR ROLL Norma Josephson Florence May Warner Dorothy Tyrrell Ruth Brissman Althea Brown Esthe r Carlson Mildred Carlson Druscilla Erickson Gertrude Linder CLASS COLORS Baby Blue and Gold. CLASS MOTTO To be, rather than to seem. Ruth Moll Irene Nordgren Mildred Pierce Hilda Rohwer Marie Ross Jessie Strombeck Paul Anderson Earl Bloomquist Elmore Gripp 30 o ‘H E 1 1314 MR V Elmore Gripp “Dimples” Class president; Basket ball; Athletic board of control; Track. “There you go, ballin’ me out again.’’ Norma Josephson “Norm” Frolic editor of 1914 “M“; Senior play. English play; Girls’ Dec.; Valedictorian. As jolly as she looks. Florence Warner “Little Sis” Editor-in-chief 1914 “M’’; Class basket ball; Senior play; Salutatorian. We don’t know much, But we do know this: We dearly love our Little Sis. Earl Bloomquist “Pete” He hath no need to burn the midnight oil. Dorothy Tyrrell “Dot” hhoto editor; Senior play; Class basket ball; Athletic board of control; Class histo- rian. Little, but oh, my! 31 M Arthur Hink “Hinky Dink Fond of a certain Grove. Jessie Grove ‘Curlylocks, curlylocks, wilt thou be mine?’” Glenn Trevor “La-fay-ette” Class basket ball; Debating. “Too much mustard!” Katherine Mavity “Mavity ' Class basket ball. “Pipe the walk!” Pierre Fleming Most Popular “Fourteener.” Business manager 1914 “M”; Football; Senior play; Class prophet; English play. “There’s vigor about him.” Joke editor 1914 ”M.” Laugh and the world laughs with you, frown and you wrinkle your face. Hulda Hanson She loves not many words. Franklin Johnson “Frank ' Senior play; Class basket ball. “Lor’ we’ve bin gay — we’ve bin gay!” Esther Carlson Oh, for a brain like hers! Harold Benson Modesty, thou art a jewel. 33 THE 1314 M Walter King Football trainer. “To be Brown is to be fair. “Slats” Althea Brown “If I were a King!” ‘Al” Herbert Bogue Senior play manager; Class basket ball captain. Strictly fresh! Agnes Kronholm Senior play. The Peg o’ many hearts. ‘Peggy’ Reuben Engstrom Senior play; Class basket ball. “The whole world loves a lover.” “Rube” 34 THE 1314 Naemi Swanson Her heart’s not in her work, ’tis else- where. Raymond Adams “Ray” The path of this Ray leads — to Naemi’s house. Irene Nordgren A happy hearted lass, — ask Elmer! Elmer Ellis “Thorpe” Football; Basket ball; Track; Athletic Board of control. “None but the brave deserve the fair.” Hilda Rohwer We started half a year before her but sli has caught up with us. 35 THE 1914 Marie Ross Black like a raven’s wing, her hair. Helen Dewend Senior play. Heaven her looks, but Helen her name. Margaret Kuehl “Maggie” Joke editor 1914 “M.” I sing because I must And only as a linnet sings. Ethel Lancaster She looks the whole world squarely in the face. Ruth Bissman The fairest of the fair. 36 THE 1914 Margaret Lay Frankness personified. Jessie Strombeck “Were silence gold, I’d be a millionaire.” Alice Nyquist A good name is more to be desired than much fine gold. Druscilla Erickson A quiet, modest, little maid. Ruth Bjorndahl Not so bad as her name might seem. 37 THE 1914 Ruth Moll Class basket ball captain. A daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair. Glenn Westerberg “Westie” Class basket ball; Senior play. “When I ope my mouth let no dog bark.” Hermione Elmer Girls’ basket ball. “Till ’e come.” Anna Peterson A busy girl, if there ever was one. Claude Humphrey A student from Studentsville. 38 : THE 1 914 David Torsell “Dave” He never comes to class without a heap of knowledge. Edith Baker A maiden meek and mild. Glenn Smith “Speedy” “I prefer Soph girls to Seniors.” Beulah Pickup Woman’s crowning glory is her hair. Dark today, tomorrow, fair. Ben Moody Heute, nur heute, Bin ieh so schdn. 39 THE 1914 Lois Lawson “Loie” She may not be so very thin. She may be rather thick, But everyone will tell you this, That Lois is a brick. Carl Sorling “Axel” Most Jocular “Fourteener.” Class testator; Class basket ball; class treasurer. A silent lad (?) who wore a look of wis- dom (?) from his youth. Mildred Pierce “Mim” Literary editor of 1914 “M”; Class poet. She is too good to slam. Clarence Pearson “Tunsae” Brought up on strictly Mellin’s food. Myrtle Englund By diligence she wins her way. 40 THE 1914 Mauritz Edlen “Shrimp” “To grow or not to grow, that is the ques- tion.” Ruth Hunt “Rufus” Here’s to Ruth She’s true blue She’s a senior Thru and thru. Mildred Carlson A quiet girl except for her marks. Gertrude Linder “Gertie” A stenographic star. Edward Kiel “Ed” Football; Basket ball captain. “That’s a boy.” 41 THE 1314 Herman Miedke “Micky” Class basket ball. “It’s better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.” Arnold Gullberg “Arn” Boys Declamation winner; Class testator; Class basket ball; Class secretary. “O for the wisdom of the owl!” John Richards “Honest John” “Up from the meadows, rich with corn.” Susan McCurdy “Sue” Her hair is not more sunny than her heart. Ben Wood “Moot” Athletic editor 1914 “M”; President Ath- letic board of control; Football; First prize snapshot contest. “1914 is the best class I’ve ever been in!” B. W. Lloyd Knowles “Oscar” 42 Stop blushing, Lloyd, she won’t bite. Ja_ 0 ' H E 1 ISI4 1 ■ f M The Seniors At last we, the Class of 1914, have reached that enviable state when we can truly be called “Seniors” We have some- times thought that our high school life of four years might be likened to the four seasons. Surely the freshness and ver- dancy of spring were ours in 1910! Our incessant chatter could be heard like the babbling of the newly awakened brooks, and the teachers could see our young ideas shoot like tiny blades of grass in springtime. But we survived, and 1911 found us Sophomore snobs with all the glory of the summer season. We were full grown (in our own estimation), mature, and at the height of perfection. This opinion was somewhat modified, however, at the end of our Sophomore year, and the fall of 1912 found us plunged in a gay whirl of social activity. Like the brown leaves of autumn, we danced merrily along — giv- ing the annual Junior “hop,” the reception for the Seniors, and other festivities. Spring, summer, autumn, winter. As the seasons follow each other, so this year finds us in the winter of our school life — grave and reverend Seniors. Though our locks are not white, like the snows of win- ter, yet we are beginning to feel older. This brings to 11s added responsibilities. We feel that we have a work to do in the world, and that we are now preparing our- selves for that work. We are to be some- thing and do something, and so this year is not the “winter of our discontent,” but the finest year of all. We are reminded of the refrain we used to hear in our doll and marble days: “First the worst! Sec- ond the same ! Last the best of all the game !” The only drawback is the thought of having to leave it all so soon. It now becomes the duty of the literary editor to tell something of the class itself. This will be hard to do, because, like every class that has gone before 11s, we are the most modest class that ever left the M. H. S. Being so modest, how can we write about ourselves? That we are modest may be an item of news to some, but it is true nevertheless as we can readily prove. For have we not among our number one Reuben who might easily stand in the limelight before the public as a great actor, and yet was content to wander in the shadow of the Grove? Then, too, there is that shy maiden who might, but will not, claim Her-man. Have you ever heard us boast of the royalty among us? King Arthur, the Earl, another King, Queen Esther, and Flem- ing, the Peer (Pierre) of the realm. Be- sides these, we have Paul, John, Ruth, Naomi (Naemi), Lois, Benjamin and David of Bible fame. We might have bragged of the two keels (Kuehl, Kiel) of our boat, though one has been more useful to a Junior belle than to us. We are a good-natured class, too. One member, especially, is noted for his happy disposition, for nothing was ever known to make Ben Moody. “Happy hearts make for good health,” and we have had no serious illness, except Norma’s severe case of Gripp. We are especially proud of Althea, who so sweetly sings her favorite song, “The KING o f Love My Shepherd Is.” Now that we have proven that we are not vain, we will put all joking aside and will say, in all seriousness, that we are proud of our class and of its high record in scholarship. Our honor roll bears the names of eighteen Seniors, this being the largest roll of any class graduating from Moline High School. We hope that in the years to come we shall continue to live up to the standard we have set for ourselves, and follow our chosen motto, “Being, Not Seeming.” MILDRED PIERCE. 43 ' J3 CCT ‘H E 1 iai 4 ( f 11 V II J M A Moline Hi h School Mystery M. H. S. was swathed in sorrow. Heavy hung the very air; Gloom so thick that you could cut it. Penetrated everywhere ; No, no students had been fired, Nor a faculty belle been wed. Nor the school had lost its standing, Nor some spicy gossip spread. Sadder still was this great sorrow That has caused brave ones to shake, Harder had this cruel blow fallen, Causing us of iron to quake ! Jaws drooped downward like the lilies. Eyes pathetic gazed about, Every face was just as cheerful, As if suffering from the gout. Can you, readers, not imagine, l y this time why all felt glum — Why the High School ' s population Felt so badly, “on the bum”? Then we’ll end this awful story — We’ll just have you bear in mind, All this happened on the morning, After school resumed its grind. — E. KIEL, ’14. 45 ' 3l THE 1914 L Junior Class Officers President Walter Sehnert Vice President Esther Van Dervoort Secretary DeHaven Warren Treasurer Albert Stowe Athletic Board of Control Representatives Louise Crampton Donald Williams CLASS COLORS Purple and White 46 ' a i v (TTRE IEI4 d D = M = The Juniors The great clay finally came in 1911, when the light-hearted toddlers left their beloved Eighth Grade to seek their for- tunes, to make surer their tottering foot- steps, in a new realm, which is termed that solemn, long-hoped-for, far distant High School. Each heart throbbed and exulted with untold expectation when pre- sented with a program card, and told to seek its individual room. How hopefully the unripe peaches looked for encourage- ment from their elders! But hope was in vain, a cold “Humph !” “How Green!” or “How on earth did those infants get in?” was the only greeting. But only a short time elapsed before those same dignified upper classmen stood aside and gazed at us with wonder and admiration, for such rapid progress had never been witnessed before in the annals of the school. Dur- ing our first two years we were content to win fame in our studies, with an occa- sional social time among ourselves; but in our present Junior year our thoughts and aims reached to a higher standard. It was first on the gridiron that we gained dis- tinction ; six of the fourteen “M” men were members of the Class of ’15. Next came the basket ball season, and we can cheerfully boast of having four of the five regulars. It is a known fact that none will forget the Senior “spread” and the tango dancing, which was enjoyed by all. even by the Faculty on the sidelines. Then came the one event of all times, the Junior prom., the biggest success in the history of all proms. Now comes the track season; and the T5 class is repre- sented by a wealth of material which would do credit to any class. Success has been our password, and in our fourth and Senior year we will not only endeavor to keep up our past reputation, but to extend ourselves and establish a record which will never be equaled. Then. Here’s to our class, The dearest class That ever you have seen ; In all the years We’ve had no peers. Three cheers for the Class of ’15. “Longfellow.” A JUNIOR. Junior Jolts Merlyn Abbott — “Now, don ' t tell any- body; will you?” Maurice Abbott — Oh, you little boysie with the curly locks ! Paul Blakemore — Children should be seen and not heard. Raymond Chaney — He is a bold, bad man. Paul Carius and Rueben Jamieson — These two are from “Way Down Yonder in the Cornfield.” Phil Celander — A dainty little sylph is he( !). Minnie Comber — One of our noisiest class- mates( ?). 47 Clarissa Cooper — Better late than never, Kit. Howard Cooper — Such a robust fellow, and so full of life( !). Gertrude Cornbrooks — Quiet, sedate — an angel at times(?). Arnold Cornelius — Who wouldn’t hide her with ‘‘Spider” beside ’er? Louise Crampton — Such a boy-hater! Richard Davis — Cheer up, Dick, there’s time to grow bold. Rogene Duffin — I’m little, but Fm mighty. Winona Ekstrand — Such a fresh, bloomin’, rosy, cozy, modest, little bud. Olga Edlen — Dreamy eyes. Ethel Erickson — So merry and blithe. Dorothy Evans — With eyes renowned for their clarity, and hair inclined to be car- rotty. Carl Faust — A frivolous young fellow, a hater of his studies( !). Harry First — Though small and quiet, he is always First. Marguerite Ford — Whenever something bright is said, a squint o’er Miggie’s face doth spread. Alice Frick — A china doll. John Giese — What’s in a name? Paul Gerhardt — A delicate little soul, with pallor on his cheeks o’erspread( ?). Gertrude Grantz — Yes, indeed, she did solve a Geometry problem by herself once. Lois Glenn — Merry sunshine crowns this Glenn. Lucretia Grove — Her finger always in the pie ( ?). Delos Hallowed — Loud of voice, and rare of smile(?). Henry Hanson — Our “Motorcycle Mike.” Donald Hart — Noisy, full of life and rack- et( !). (t THE 1314 — 1 Qjp= ■ f M— 1) V Blanche Hasson — A gypsy maid is she. Carl Henline — He’s good in his ways, but he doesn’t weigh much. Huldah Heinrich — Abhors her studies(!). Dorothy Herbst — I like the boys, but oh. you Geometry ! Carroll Hicks — Accuse not Nature, she has done her part. He means well. William Hoglund — What’s the use of working, when you can sit and think. Herbert Humason — “What’s the attrac- tion in R. I., Hummy?” Louis Hunter — A hunter is he indeed, when it comes to “What’s the use of Latin?” Gertrude Jensen — The color of her rib- bons smacks of the Emerald Isle. Harriet Johnson — Laugh and the world laughs with you. llilfred Johnson — A talking machine — so boisterous ( !). Stella Johnson — She intends to rise high- er ; decide for yourself whether we mean in position or stature. Lillian Karstens — A smiling, weeping wil- low. Ona Kendall — Too deep for utterance. Buelah Kerns — Beulah never bluffs — “My gosh, no !” Helen Lamon — Sweet as the day is long; but she does dislike her lessons (?). Anna Lathem — She is not in school for business ( ?). Anna Leaf — Work is her recreation. Ruth Martin — A bold and dashing dam- sel( !). Helen Masten — With a perky chin and upturned nose. Leslie Maxson — Just a kid, and like all kids, kiddish. Tom Merriman — Manners make the man. Hale McClean— I giggle, giggle, giggle as I go. Anna McCloskey — Bonnie, modest, little flower ! Royal Montgomery — “Why, for mercy, goodness , gracious sakes alive ” Beulah Moore — Never studies(l). Richard Mousley — Small and graceful as a bird( !). Samuel Archibald Mullinix — Oh, put me among the girls ! Nellie Murray — Short and stout, and round about. Mildred Nelson — A modest blush she wears, not formed by art. Ida Nesser — So sober and industrious. Bertha Ohline — Such black, glistening, snappy eyes. Frances Perrett — Quite mischievous. Edith Peterson and Myra Wood — Light- weight brigade. Roger Peterson — Was ever man so grand- ly made as he? Pearl Purse — If cheerfulness is wisdom, she has w r isdom. Edna Ragan — A frisky little miss(!). Mabel Roeschman — A quiet, little mav- bell. Mae Rosenfield — Complexion like a marshmallow. Marion Ross — A plump, rosy, little rogue. Lillian Scott — Graceful, like a lily! I larold Schluter — A goodly youth — so for- ward ( !). Henry Schumacker — Is he as old as he looks? Walter Sehnert — Oh, see that fat man with the funny pomp ! Leslie Shallberg — A fervent supporter of soft-shirt day. Maxine Smith — “Them’s my sentiments!” Sara Sundine — Crave, solemn as the sum- mer sun( !). Albert Simonsen — Our dainty little lad objects to wearing a soft shirt. Morris Munson — With his head among the stars. Albert Stowe — Knowledge is a power un- til one reaches a point where he knows it all. Fred Thomas — A lofty, modest youth. Pera Thompson — A syllable trips upon her lips. Wayne Thomson — A nice boy, so loud and handsome! Robert Trenaman — Nothing yet has ever feazed “Shrimp.” Bernard Trevor — A lazy boy, who loves to loaf(?). 49 Clarence Toline — “And there was seen a bullet-headed boy, with an expression of nothingness in his face ’ Esther Van Dervoort — Terribly sociable; too fond of her classmates. DeHaven Warren — Where is that smile, oh, “D”? Bernard Wellnitz — Tall — even as the lone- some pine. Way n e W h a rt on — Fo n d of k n ocks ( En ox ) . Donald Williams — Dashing, daredevil “Don.” Lester Willis — Lean, lanky, “I,imf.” Eugene Wittick — Our mechanician. Why Pupils Skip Classes 1 suppose teachers have often wondered why pupils skip classes, but there are so many reasons that probably they never do get the riglitxone. Sometimes it is done purely to show other pupils that we can do as we like when we are Juniors. Of course, we never show our cards around at the end of each month. Sometimes we skip because v e think a treat at “Jerry’s” would do us more good. Other times we probably have no lesson prepared, and we skip to work on it. When we come to class the next day we say that we were sick or something was the matter and we cou ld not come. Sometimes we skip classes because we have been asked to come out on the lawn to sit down with some girl acquaintance. Most of us skip in the afternoon for the simple reason that we would rather sit and hear the vaudeville actors sing and dance and recite poems than sit in a class- room and recite or make an attempt to ourselves. Some of us skip because we dislike the teacher, although I have never skipped for that reason. I think we will all have to begin and make up some reasons for skipping this year unless we wish to get caught by De- tective E. P. Nutting. HOWARD COOPER. ’15. Seniors In The Spring (To the tune of “Santa Lucia”) Oh, how the minds of youth do gently wander, Oh, how from nine to four their time they squander, Far from the passing mark grades may be falling, But down the gentle slope Jerrie’s is calling; Hark now to duty’s call, lest from the ranks you fall Of Nine-teen Four-teen, dear Nine-teen Four-teen. Now in the assembly room lazy ones slumber, Why now with learning more their minds encumber, Lulled by the monotone sweetly they’re dreaming, Till from the busy halls classes come streaming. Come, Senior, now awake ; those last good credits make, Stay with Nine-teen Four-teen, dear Nine-teen Four-teen. —BLANCHE G. HASSON, ’15. 50 - 51 ' a THE 1914 M Sophomore Class Officers President Clifford Lundberg Vice President Margaret Heimbeck Secretary Helen Smith Treasurer Vera McCune Athletic Board of Control Representatives Fl orence Engstrom Clifford Skogh CLASS COLORS Maroon and Gray 52 THE 1314 M The Sophomores It is with a feeling of pride that I take my pen in hand to recount the glories of the Sophomore Class — the class that in two more years will pass from these por- tals of learning, leaving behind it wailing and gnashing of teeth. The two years since that September morning when the doors of the big red building on the bill swung open to admit the new students of the Moline High have marked great changes in those frightened F reshies. They now remem- ber every room in which their classes are held, can avoid being trampled on in the crowded halls, and even dare to ask for a permit without quaking in their shoes in fear of the consequences of such boldness. The reason for this, you say? Why, the ’i6 class has come for work. Was it not in the first year of its existence that the citizens of Moline, having noticed the vast numbers of the class crowding the study rooms in their eager desire for knowledge, decided that a new High School should be erected to be enjoyed by the class in its Senior year? Yes! say not we failed as Freshmen. At the class meeting in September, this year, the following officers were nomin- ated and later elected : President — Clifford Lundberg. Vice President — Margaret Heimbeck. Treasurer — Vera McCune. Secretary — Helen Smith. And right well have they performed their duties; if you doubt it, go to said officers and hear my statement confirmed. As so few of the worthy members then held office, the class was called upon to surrender Clifford Skogh and Gladys Whiteside as yell-master and mistress. If, on the night of the Davenport-Moline game, you could have seen them strug- gling in vain to talk above their husky whispers, you would not question their deserving this praise. And here let me say that possibly this fact helped the rooting — four of the football squad were ’ 16 men — men who in all battles did their best, winning distinction as well as cuts and bruises. The Get-To-Gether Party held in Octo- ber, and the Masquerade given in Janu- ary were both well attended and reflect credit upon the social committee. They also must have been thoroughly enjoyed, if the smiles and jokes at mention of them mean anything. It would take far too much space to speak of the intellectual advancement of the class but you can gain some idea of it by noticing the abstracted, thoughtful air and puckered brow of any of the Soph- omores as they sit in the library, absorb- ing the contents of huge encyclopedias. It might be mentioned that we are well represented in debates and that a num- ber of our girls have entered the coming Declamation Contest, determined to win one more honor for the class before the school year closes, taking with it our titles of Sophomores. Hurrah for the jolly Sophomores! The “ T6’s” of M. H. S. Here ' s to their joy and happiness, Their future and success. MADGE FEASTER. ' 16. 53 55 THE 1314 Freshmen Class Officers President .... Vice -President Secretary .... Treasurer . . . . . . . Harold Wood Chauncey Kinsey . . . Ralph Maxson .Claude Ludwick Athletic Board of Control Representatives Irene Bennett Roy Miller CLASS COLORS Orange and Black THE 1314 M The Freshmen September 3, 1913, is memorable to the class of 1917 because on that day the class had its birth. At the first meeting nom- inations for class officers were received. When the votes had been counted it was found that the following officers had been elected : President — Harold Wood. Vice-President — Chauncey Kinsey. Secretary — Ralph Maxson. Treasurer — Claude Ludwick. Members of the Board of Control — Irene Bennett and Roy Miller. Its officers being elected, the class im- me diately began its activities. The Fresh- men social occasions have been very suc- cessful. The first party was a masquerade for the class of 1917. Many came and everyone had a good time. Prizes were given to the girl and to the boy with the best costume. Edith Cox, dressed as a school girl, was awarded the girl ' s prize, and Harlow Gaylord, as a farmer, the boy’s prize. A second party was held at the Manual Arts in the latter part of Jan- uary. The Sophomores were invited and everyone was glad that he had come. The Freshmen are proud of the fact that a ‘‘pikers’ list” did not have to be posted, as in the other classes, because every member had paid his dues. In athletics the Freshmen have already distinguished themselves by capturing the boys’ interclass basketball tournament. The final game of the tournament was played at the Y. M. C. A. between 1917 and 1915. The game was close, too close for comfort. At the end of the two halves the score board showed that the Fresh- men were ahead by one point, but the official scorer’s record showed the game a tie. A third period had to be played until one team secured two points. The Juniors got one and the Freshmen got one; then a Freshman threw a field basket. The class of 1917 had gained the championship. One of our class even secured an “M” in football. It was the first “M” to be given to a Freshman since 1902. The Freshmen class of 1917 is the largest that has ever entered High School. The present building had been commod- ious enough for the old classes, but a larger building was needed to harbor the Freshmen. Realizing this, the people of Moline have voted a new school, which is now in the course of construction. The foregoing history shows that the class is unusual. Because of their en- thusiasm among themselves and their loyalty to the school, we may safely pre- dict that Alma Mater will never be ashamed of the children of the class of 1917. Ralph Maxson, ’17. 57 58 THE FRESHMEN 0 ' H E 1 1914 V 1 The Sub- Fresh ies Santa Claus brought us a bigger present than usual this year. Ninety little Freshies did the generous old gentleman pack into the already overflowing High School stocking. But what he bestowed in numbers he took back in size. Have such tiny representatives of a Freshman class ever been seen before? If the ninety-odd Freshmen were balanced upon scales against the fifty-five Seniors, we vow the Seniors would be the heavier. The diminutiveness of most of them has been a nine days’ wonder. “Aren ' t the Freshies the tiniest things?” “Perfect mites, and such a mob of them!” “I’m always scared to death I’ll step on one, are expressions on everybody ' s lips. And now when Little Brother of the fourth grade visits Big Sister at the High School, everyone looks at him and says, “He must be a new Sub-freshie ! ' F. M. Warner, ’14. 59 ClHE 1914 V 11 M ) The Boy and the Taek Puer erat full of mischief, Placit tackus on his seat, “Show you how to sit upon it,” Dixit, as he braced his feet. Firmly tenebat his deskus, Firmly posit feet just so, Slowly satit downward atque — Pedes lapserunt, — Oh woe ! Tackus erat sharp et pointed, Puer fellit hard and fast, Puer rosit even faster, Omnes mischief now was past. Puer roarit like a lion, Quickly rannit through the door. Ipse puer nunc, ut dicunt, Tandem plays with tacks no more. F. M. Warner, ’14. Memories Oh, don’t you remember, dear school-mate mine, Of those old days when we used to shine In Swanson’s history class so fine, At dear old M. H. S.? Remember the trouble we used to make, Remember the rules we used to break, Remember the jawings we used to take, At dear old M. H. S. ? The foolish things we were wont to do, Stand around in the hall, just me and you? But when Nutting came, oh how we Hew, At dear old M. H. S. Recall the time when they canned you and me From our beloved class of zoology, And from algebra with its xyz, At dear old M. H. S. ? But our old school days have long passed away, For you are as bald as I am gray, Together we will go back some day, To visit old M. H. S. Tom Merriman (Class of (?) teen). Dedicated to Ford Johnston (Same Class). 60 0 ‘H E 1 1314 A Moline Hi h School Athletics By J. YV. Livingston ’ll and Harry Ainsworth (Note. Our space limits will permit of only a brief and inadequate mention both of events and individuals. Doubt- less not a few worthy of note have been overlooked.) The aim of the Moline High School has not been primarily, at all costs, to win. We want our fair share of victories; it would be discouraging not to have them, but we want first of all to maintain a high standard of clean, square sportsmanship, to treat our opponents fairly, and accept defeats with a good spirit. A great deal of credit is due to our school management, principals, and coaches for the interest they have taken and the wise direction given to athletics in the High School. And we hope these standards may con- tinue as a permanent tradition of the school. Moline has always taken a keen interest in High School football, and has patron- ized the games well. In 1907 we had a special car to Rockford. At Monmouth, in 1913, it was observable that at least half of the audience were Moline fans, and we remember the very large Moline contingent at the recent and painful Davenport game. I11 the past few years tennis has come to the front, in which the girls have also taken a part. The Misses Dorothy Ross, Clarissa Cooper, Sarah and Dorothy Ains- worth among the girls, and among the boys, Kenneth Tilton, James Blanding. Mitchell Wolter, Clyde Rergston, Roy Neuhaus and Ed Kiel have won the honors. Baseball, we believe, has never been a formal high school function, but baseball teams made up from the high school have been very successful. We give basketball only a passing note, as Moline has never been so prominent in this game. The 1907 team — Woodvatt, Young, Dewend, Melvin, and Toline, was promising, but fraternity troubles broke it up. In the year 1914 we took second place in the State District Meet at Gales- burg. Widerquist, who failed to make the team in 1914 on account of studies, was high class material. We should also mention Ed. Kiel in this connection, who was selected as all-star center for this dis- 61 C( THE IEI4 ] A 5 V M trict by the officials at the Galesburg meet. In the ’9o’s the football team had no coaching. In those days Davenport, Rock Island, Geneseo and Augustana were our only opponents. In 1895, 1896 and 1897 it was not necessary to be a student of the high school, or be up in studies. The games at that time were played at the old Twin City Baseball Park, which was also the old Columbia Circus grounds, located in the east end of Rock Island, between Fortieth and Forty-fourth streets. Many of the old timers remember those games. Justi Lindgren, who is now assistant coach of the University of Illinois football team, C. C. Sloan, now practicing medi- cine in this city, and Harvey McKinley, who made the University of Illinois team and who later coached the championship team of Moline in 1907, were among the prominent football athletes of those days. The year 1900 was the starting point of Moline’s glorious athletic career in foot- ball. This was the first year in which it was necessary to be a bona fide student and up in studies in order to play. In this year we defeated South Division High School of Chicago 6 to 5 for the state championship. In this year we also defeated Rock Island 34 to 2 and Daven- port 28 to o. Seth Smith, the sprinter, Harry Huntoon, Bergert, Carl Hammer and Ray Anderson, captain, were the stars of that team. In the following three years Moline had extra good teams. In 1903 we defeated Galva High School 172 to o, which is, perhaps, the largest score ever run up by a football team. In this game, Kelting kicked every goal with the exception of two, which is probably in itself another record. Kelting was un- doubtedly the best kicker Moline ever had in all departments. Gig Stromberg and Art Towndrow were also starry players of that period. In 1904 we again won the undisputed championship of Illinois, and probably of the middle west. Cy Dietz was coach and Phil Hedin captain. This year our aggre- gate score was 304 to o, which is one of the best records ever made by a single team in one season. In that year there were such stars as Towndrow, Bergen, Lee Arrell, Mortinson and Hodgson — the last was captain in 1905. From 1904 to 1907 the teams were ex- cellent, and never lost more than a game or two during the season. In 1907 with McKinley as coach, and Walter Reeves as captain, we again won State Cham- pionship. After defeating Davenport on Thanksgiving Day by a score of 35 to o, the following Saturday, with only one day of rest, we went up and defeated Rock- ford for the State Championship by a score of 23 to o. In this year we also de- feated Rock Island 42 to o, which was, we think, the worst defeat Rock Island ever received from Moline. One of the writers of this paper remembers well the trip to Rockford, and the Rockford ame. It was an all-star team (or perhaps better called a no-star team). The players were : Dewend, fullback; Woodyatt, quarter- back; Marley and Melvin, halfbacks; Young, Hull and Hart, ends; Mort Carl- son and Clark Nelson, tackles; Reeves and Hamler, guards; Wyland and Dunn, center. 1904 is generally considered the best team we ever had, but 1907, although lighter in aggregate weight, was remark- ably well balanced, very fast, and was never excelled in all around team work 731 ( THE 1314 (| Q 1 ■ and good judgment at critical moments. From 1907 to 1913 Moline was never defeated more than once or twice a year. Among those prominent were Elmer Claar, George Melin, Clark Nelson, Fack- ler, Stow, Soderstrom, Ainsworth, Park- hurst, Coyle and Isaa cson. The last was picked as all state fullback in 1912. In 1913, under the leadership of Captain Willis and Coach Burroughs, we claimed the championship of the state by defeat- ing every team played in Illinois by de- cisive scores. Kiel w r as selected for all- state quarterback, and other members of the team gave a good account of them- selves. Moline perhaps has been more successful in football than any school in the state of Illinois. Mention should be made of Guido Wy- land, who was one of the leading players, and probably the best all-around track athlete that Moline ever had. Wyland, at the Tri-State Meet in Keokuk, without a team mate, captured 17 points and tied for first place, against the whole field. The track meets in early days took place at the old race track in Rock Island, and they still meet there. In those early days among other events they had the tug of war, baseball and bicycle races. The bicycle stars were Fred Hemenway and Bert Thomas. Another feature of those meets was a basket ball game between girls’ teams of the two schools, the game counting five points to the winning school. In 1901 we w r ere first in the Tri-City Meet, Davenport second and Rock Island a very poor third. Our prominent athletes in those days were, Seth Smith (who per- haps was the fastest man Moline ever had), Steenburgh, sprinter; Perrin, hurd- ler; Wessel, in shot put; Stromberg and Bergert in the pole vault and long runs. In 1907, with the help of Ross Santee, cap- tain, we won the Military Tract Meet at Macomb. During 1908 and 1909 we were very successful in the Tri-City meets. We had Melvin, Wyland and Hull in the dashes, broad jump and weight events and Rolland McFarland in the hurdles, and we took the Tri-City championship two years in succession. Wyland, Melvin and Hull annexed first, second and third places invariably in the 220 and shorter dashes. In 1910 and 1911, Claar, at present a mem- ber of the University of Illinois Varsity track team (his special event being the high jump), and Wyland. were the star performers. Edson West took first place in the mile run at the Big Eight Meet and the Tri-City Meet, and also broke the high school record. Maris Vernon broke the high school record for the 440, and also took first place in the Tri-City Meet. In 1913 we succeeded in landing ahead of Davenport in the Interscholastic Track Meet held at Iowa City. 63 One of the Boys The Three Graces “Auf Deutsch, bitte” Quiz Papers E. P. N. Painfully fat! His after-dinner smile Ready “Nervy” Waiting Smaller than they look Outside of school Planning a new torture 64 (C THE 1314 | f ' fi V J M Athletic Association President Ben Wood Vice President Elmer Ellis Secretary Elmore Gripp Yell Leaders Walter Sehnert, Clifford Skogh, Clarissa Cooper, Florence Warner and Gladys Whiteside Members of Board Faculty — Carl Sagen, Lorna Bagley Seniors — Dorothy Tyrrell and Elmer Ellis Juniors — Louise Crampton and Donald Williams Sophomores — Florence Engstrom and Clifford Skogh Freshmen — Irene Bennett and Roy Miller Wearers of the “M % ’ Football Elmer Ellis 2 Pierre Fleming 3 Elmore Gripp Henry Hanson Earl Harrah 1 Delos Hollowed Carl Johnston 1 Edward Kiel 2 Walter King 2 Claude Ludwick 1 Clifford Lundberg 1 Archie Mullinix 1 Roger Peterson 1 Leslie Shallberg 1 Albert Simonsen 2 Chester Swanson 2 DeHaven Warren Chester Widerquist Donald Williams Lester Willis 2 Ben Wood 2 Track Basket Ball 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Wearers of the “R” Football Track Basket Ball Lloyd Knowles 1 John Weatherhead 1 Herbert Person 1 Roy Buelow 1 66 0 ‘H E 1 1314 n M The Football Season Looking at the 1913 football season from all standpoints, it seems one of the most successful in the history of the school. It was a success in the fact that nine games out of ten, played with the best teams in this section of the country, were won. At the end of the season the Maroon and White was recognized as the best team in the state. Kiel was the unan- imous choice of all the leading papers in the state for the quarter back position and was also given the captaincy of the hon- orary team. Other players also were rec- ognized on the all-star team by certain papers. Of course, credit for the great showing of the team goes to Coach Wil- bur G. Burroughs, who worked early and late to give the rooters of Moline a good team. The players themselves worked as they had never worked before. But we must not forget the scrubs, who, under their able coach. K. L. Adams, stayed out the whole season, acting as bucking boards and tackling dummies, so that the regulars would be in shape to win their battles. The spirit shown by the high school rooters and the townspeople would be hard to surpass, even in college towms. Principal E. P. Nutting and the yell lead- ers deserve much credit for the work they did in bringing this spirit out. Never be- fore did a team train as the Maroon and White did. Respect for those who had the team in charge and the responsibility that the players were made to feel by the loyal fans were responsible for this. At the end of the season there was over $1,000 in the treasury, an unusually large sum for a high school. R. W. Fairchild, manager of the team, had much to do with the good financial showing. Two unusual features of the season were the great crowd at the Davenport game and the long trips taken by the team, the one to Danville being the long- est ever taken by a Moline team. 67 — 1 ‘H E 1 U1 f B V THE SEASON After two weeks of practice the locals met the team representing West Liberty (Iowa) High School. Moline expected an easy victory, but they were lucky to come out of the game with the large end of a 3 to o score. A record-breaking opening day crowd witnessed the game, over one thousand rooters being present. On October fourth a completely reor- ganized team met Tipton (Iowa) High School. The game proved a walkaway, Moline piling up sixty-two points. Nine- teen players were used by Coach Bur- roughs during the farce. Aledo High was the next victim. On the eleventh of October they were handed a goose egg for which they gave the Ma- roon and White forty-six points in return. When Moline left for Aurora, on the morning of the eighteenth of October, a victory did not seem probable, but the Maroon and White ran the East Aurora bunch off their feet. Every man on the Moline team played as if his life depended on the game. By running up fifty-five points against a supposedly fast team the locals made a name for themselves that will not soon be forgotten by the Aurora fans. On October the twenty-fifth Moline played one of the hardest fought games of the season against the strong Monmouth team at the Maple City. For the first time during the season Burroughs team was scored on, the final count being Mo- line 31, Monmouth 7. Moline wanted to show the Central Illi- nois teams how to play football, so on the first day of November, Lincoln, one of the strongest teams in that section, was im- ported here and sent home to tell the other teams in the land to the south oi us how we beat them forty-eight to noth- ing. The long trip to Danville almost re- sulted disastrously for the Maroon and White. The long trip and overconfidence on the part of Captain Willis team came near losing the game. Moline won the struggle by a seven to nothing score. Three days were spent on the trip. By far the best game of the season was the one played with University High of Normal, Illinois, on November fifteenth. Both teams having played and defeated the best teams in t lie state, they were recognized as the logical contenders for the State championship. Over two thou- sand rooters gathered at Browning Field to witness the struggle. The first half was fought out on even terms. The great defensive playing of Coach Burroughs’ proteges was the best ever seen on a local field. Time after time the visitors threat- ened the Moline goal, only to be thrown back by the bulldog tenacity of the Ma- roon and White. In the second half the Plow City battlers broke loose and before the final whistle had been sounded they had rolled up a total of twenty-eight points. The down-staters relied entirely on open football, while the locals resorted to a varied attack. Veteran football play- ers called it the best game ever played in Moline. One hundred and twenty-seven to seven tells the story of the Galesburg game. Twenty Moline players got a chance to show their worth that day, while several veterans ornamented the side lines. On Thanksgiving day over seven thou- sand rooters gathered at the I. I. I. Park in Davenport to watch the annual strug- gle between the Blue and Red of Daven- port and the Maroon and White of Mo- line. The Moline team was outweighed over ten pounds to the man. The inex- perience of some of the local players and the interpretation of the forward pass rule, as laid down by the Iowa officials, had much to do with the result of the game. But we must give the Davenport- ers credit for having one of the best, if not the best, “prep” school teams in the west- ern states. Next year Moline should be represented by another strong team. Kiel, Ellis, Flem- ing and Wood are the only regulars that graduate. 68 0 ‘H E 1 1314 V J M LESTER WILLIS, “Limp,” 1915 End It was the team’s misfortune that “Limp” was forced to miss about half the games, due to an injured thumb. From a tackle he developed into a strong end. Only Moline man who has ever been re-elected captain. Wears the grin that won’t come off. EDWARD KIEL, “Sternwheeler,” 1914 Quarter The human pile-driver. Bucks the line with the impetuosity of an exasperated “Billy” goat. A good punter and place kicker and hard tackier. Made the All-State Team. Ed will certainly be missed next year. ELMER ELLIS, “Thorpe,” 1914 End Naturally tender-hearted, but forgets himself when an opposing player attempts to sweep around his end of the line. Is very graceful with the forward pass and gets away with most of them. In spite of his age, just old enough to vote, he is fast in getting down the field on punts. y CLIFFORD LUNDBERG, “Swede,” 1916 Guard His weight and size make the game difficult for the opposing player. Nothing ever excites him and he never gets in a hurry. Yell leaders are always instructed to keep up a continual clamor, so “Swede” will not doze during the game. 69 ' J3 — 1 ‘H E 1 IBI4 f T7 V II M BENJAMIN WOOD, “Benny,” 1914 Center His specialty is blocking punts and tackling the backs before they get started. Although President and charter member of “Rock of Ages” Club, lie was contin- ually getting “beaned.” Always pulling off, “What do you mean by that?” LESLIE SHALLBERG, “Shallie,” 1915 Half Back Good all-around player, used mostly at half back. Strong on returning punts, good with forward pass and an excellent punter. The position in which he appeared at best advantage was playing to the grand stand. Noted for his conspicuous white cranial topknot. ROGER PETERSON, “Pete,” 1915 Full Back Made good his first year on squad. Strong reliable player, especially good in dodging through a broken field. Smashes through tackle like an angry rhinoceros charging through the jungle. Is Irish and proud of it. Never smiles unless in a mirror. CLAUDE LUDWICK, “Lud,” 1917 Half Back Made team as a freshman. Showed good football considering his inexperience. Is happy combination of good fellow and athletic prodigy, who affords some sensi- ble talk and much amusement for his fellows. Considers himself quite a gridiron hero and has a talent for making the rooters think likewise. PIERRE FLEMING, “Sidewheeler,” 1914 End For three years a member of first team. Good on breaking up interference. The inventor of the famous shoe string play. Sometimes badly slaughtered, but always recovers. Very fond of making his little speech the Monday after at nine bells. 70 CHESTER SWANSON, “Fat,” 1915 Guard As a child very fragile and puny, but about the age of 12 he began to grow and later became heaviest player on the team. Noted for his pugilistic aggressiveness and has been known to fall upon a prostrate adversary, just to hear him yell. On All-State Team. CARL JOHNSTON, “Cullie,” 1915 Half Back Although the midget of the squad, can go around the end at ten strides a second. Loves to warble and is noted for his jovial chuckle. ARCHIE MULLINIX, “Mux,” 1915 Tackle Knows how to smile and is a stunner among the girls, among whom he stars. When the yell leader calls, “What’s the matter with ’Mux’,” the feminine falsetto nearlv drowns the masculine bass. His tango skill makes Mux quite a place kicker. ALBERT SIMONSEN, “Simie,” 1915 Guard Showed wonderful improvement over his playing of the year before. Played stonewall defensive and few gains were made through “Simie. Had the weight and strength and made good use of them. EARL HARRAH, “Ale,” 1915 Half Back In spite of lack of weight, he is a hard line plunger. During the game he seems the embodiment of savage football spirit, but with the call of time, he resumes his usual sunny disposition. 71 — 7514 0 ' H E 1 1314 1 1 1 f m. 1 a M The Charge of the Moline Eleven (With the usual apologies to Tennyson) “Go, Moline ! Go, Moline ! Go, Moline, go !” Rooters with eyes agleam cheer the Eleven ; Unified comes a scream, “Charge through the line, O team ! On, on to victory, Fight, O Eleven !” “Forward,” again they cry Waving their banners high. Each player must descry What is his duty. His not to make reply, His not to reason why, His but to do or die, All for a victory. Foemen to right of them, Foemen to left of them, Foemen in front of them, Tackle them fiercely. Yelled at by friend and foe, Down the long field they plow ; Oh, for a touchdown, now, Moline Eleven ! On, on, they go again. Struggling, but not in vain, All as a single man Working together; Each player in the fight. Striving with all his might. Now — a cry of delight, “We’ve made a touchdown!” Shout, shout, ye rooters, there! Leapjleap, ye fans, in air ! Wave, wave, your colors fair ! Cheer the Eleven ! When can their glory fade? Oh, what a charge they made! Honor to all who played, Moline Eleven ! F. M. WARNER. ’14. 73 Booting her over Karl, Bunny and Fairy Johnny SNAPS OF THE SEASON 74 I he Basket Ball Season Although the basket ball season was not a success in the number of games won, it was a success in the fact that a number of players were developed that should put Moline in the championship running next year. Moline won eight games and lost ten during the season. Five of the games were lost by five points or less, which goes to show that luck did not favor the Maroon and White basket shooters. Only two “M men answered Coach Burroughs’ first call for candidates. A team was picked, but after the first three games were played a new line had to be organized as two of the players were forced to drop out. This set the team back somewhat and several games were lost that should have been won had the team been better organized. The first game, with Davenport, was played at the local V. M. C. A., the team from over the river overwhelmingly defeating us, but later in the season, when Moline met the Blue and Red on their own floor, they made more points than any other team had made against the Iowans in two sea- sons. This shows that Moline improved greatly as the season advanced. At the tournament in Galesburg, Mo- line finished in second place, fighting for the top position with eleven other schools. Galesburg won the tournament by win- ning five games and losing none. Moline won four games and lost two. Rock Island High made a better showing than it was thought they could, finishing in third place. Moline won the first game of the tour- nament, easily defeating Monmouth. The second game the locals were defeated by Rock Island, the Islanders getting most 75 ' a a ‘H E 1 1914 M of t heir points by their ability to toss bas- kets from the foul line. The final score of this game was — Moline 23, Rock Island 26. The next game was also with the Orange and Red, Moline winning 30 to 18. Moline succeeded in staying in the running by defeating the hard-fighting Tiskilwa team 30 to 20. In the semi-finals Moline put Rock Island out of the run- ning in the hardest fought game of the tournament, Moline finishing the contest with six more points than the Islanders could gather. Moline was in no shape to meet Galesburg in the final game and proved to be easy picking for the fresh team that the opponents put on the floor. Moline played more games than any other team in the tournament. Kiel was picked all-star center of the tournament, while Shallberg and Williams were placed on the second team. Coach Burroughs also put Hollowed on his all- star second team. Next year, although the team will lose the services of Captain Kiel, all of the other regulars will be back. Besides, some excellent material from the class teams will be on hand, and should make up the best basket ball team that has ever repre- sented Moline High School. BASKET BALL SCORES Moline 70 Moline.. 33 Moline 32 Moline 23 Moline 15 Moline 31 Moline 39 Moline 14 Moline 26 Moline 26 Moline 32 Moline 33 Moline 23 Moline 30 Moline 33 Moline 30 Moline 25 Moline 64 Moline.. 586 Alexis 6 Sterling 37 Drury Academy 15 Muscatine 28 Galesburg 32 Monmouth 17 Monmouth 41 Davenport 50 Davenport 52 Muscatine 42 Galesburg 37 Monmouth 22 Rock Island 26 Tiskilwa 20 Rock Island 27 Rock Island 18 Galesburg 84 Drury Academy 16 Opponents 568 76 VS THE IEI4 M FRESHMEN CHAMPIONS Boys’ Interclass Tournament The Boys Interclass Basketball Tourn- ament brought out an unusual number of stars. The Freshmen, for the first time in the history of the school, won the meet. The Juniors finished second, the Seniors third, and the Sophmores in last place. The great showing of the first year men is good proof that Moline will be represented by teams of high calibre for some years to come. The final game was the most interesting of the tourna- ment, it being an overtime aflfair i.i which the F reshies finally won, thirty-four to thirty-two. The following all-star class teams were chosen at the close of the games. First Team Bell, ’17 Right Forward Woodyatt, ’17 Left Forward Thomson, T 5 Center Simon sen, 15. . Ludwick, ' 1 . . . Second Team First, ’15 Welch, ’16 Sorling, 14. . . . Mullinix, ’15. . . Crossen, ’16. . . . Results of the Tournament March 2 d — 1915 defeated 1916. . . 31 to 10 1917 defeated 1914. . . 30 to 15 March 3d — 1914 defeated 1916. . . 2 S to 18 1915 defeated 1917. . . 22 tO 19 March 4th — 1917 defeated 1914. . . 29 to 27 March 6th — 1917 defeated I 9 I 5 - • • 34 to 32 78 SOPHOMORES (( THE 1914 1 Of Qr ■ 1 V Girls’ Interclass Tournament The Girls ' Interclass Basketball Tourn- ament proved a walkaway for the cham- pion Senior team. All of the games were witnessed by quite a number of the stud- ent body, which helped somewhat to make up the deficiency from the basketball sea- son. The Sophomore team finished in second place, the Juniors third, while the Presides brought up the rear. Here are the first and second all-star teams: First Team Elmer, ' 14 Right Forward Tyrrell, ’14 Left Forward Moll, ’14 Center Rummel, ’16 Right Guard Whiteside, ’16 Left Guard Second Team Heimbeck, ’16 Right Forward Hasson, ’14 Left Forward Cox, ’17 Center Engstrom, T6 Right Guard Cooper, ’15 Left Guard 80 SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN 81 1913 TRACK TEAM 82 jvl=3) 1913 Track Track Athletics were only fairly suc- cessful during the past year. This was clue to two things — the inexperience of the squad, and the lack of a good place to train. The track team was composed of only three men who had had any experience. A late spring gave too little time to de- velop form and endurance. The squad was small and made up mostly of green men. No indoor work was attempted, as no gymnasium was available. All of the practice was held on the clay terrace on the high school ground. This is very nar- row, full of ruts and bumps and very dis- agreeable for all track events. Moline took third place at the Big Eight High School Meet held at Galesburg. We won from five high schools, but lost to Galesburg and Davenport. Gripp and Soderstrom secured firsts, the latter beat- ing the Moline record with the discus. At the Tri-CityMeet, as usual, Daven- port walked away with the majority of points. Stow, Gripp and Soderstrom won firsts for Moline. The result was dis- couraging, because we expected to give Davenport a good run for first, and we even entertained some hopes of victory. The best showing of the year was made at Iowa City, where enough points were gathered to place Moline third. We se- cured revenge on Davenport by beating them in this meet. Hanson made a new Moline record of 542-5 in the quarter. Gripp jumped 5 feet 5 34 inches, winning first and coming within three-quarters of an inch of the state record. When the gynasium in the new high school is finished, and when the proposed improvements on Browning Field are completed, Moline will have ideal training facilities both indoors and outdoors. Then we should rank as high in track as in football. W. G. BURROUGHS. 83 (f THE 1314 ft r ■ M = M— )) X . — V Examatopsis To him who, in his fiendishness, oft holds, Exams, with their uncertainties, we speak A pleading language; for our joyous hours Are scattered at their mention and the drear And dread announcement of their coming. When Thoughts of the last exam come like a chill Across our spirit and contemplation Of its calamities, its marks and shocks. Its dark forebodings and its dire results, Makes 11s shudder and be weak at heart. We go into our classroom then, and list To our instructions, and anticipate — The next. But not to our sure Waterloo, Shall we ret ire alone, nor could we wish A sadder funeral march. All that escape Are but a handful to the scores that fight This awful battle. Thus it has ever been; And thousands in their martyrdom, since first Exams began to be, have laid them down In this last sleep — for few go through alive. Then let us work, that when our summons comes To join the caravan, that moves along With apprehension, to inquisition rooms, We ' ll go, not with that awful fearfulness Of beings unprepared; but helped and soothed By confidence and hope, approach our trial Like one who has his open book by him. And sits him down to write. — Exchange. 84 85 “ESMERALDA.” Act I. “ESMERALDA.” Act III. 44 Esmeralda” “Esmeralda,” with Agnes Kronholm in the title role, as presented by the 1914 class of the Moline High School, scored a triumph April 3d, at the Moline theatre. The production was artistic in its concep- tion, and demonstrated that the class of 1914, as those of former years, possesses much talent. Each member of the cast excelled in his or her part. The organization worked with a finish that showed particular and painstaking training. Agnes Kronholm, as Esmeralda, appeared to great advant- age in her role, and fitted well in several interesting climaxes. Reuben Engstrom, as Dave Hardy, her country lover, carried his part well, and was especially good in the first act. Franklin Johnson, as Elbert Rogers, a North Carolina farmer, scored a hit and excelled at every appearance. Norma Josepshon, valedictorian of the 1914 class, as his wife, essayed the role with perfection and her work was credit- able. Pierre Fleming had a fine conception of the limitations of his part of Mr. Ester- brook, a man of leisure, and his love scene with Florence Warner, class saluta- torian, was deserving of credit. Florence Warner, as Nora Desmond, was especially good. Helen Dewend, as her sister, was graceful and her part showed careful study. Herbert Bogue had the air of the finished actor, and Glenn Westerberg, as the Marquis De Montessin, a French ad- venturer, had mastered foreign dialect to an advantage. Ben Wood, as George Drew, an American speculator, appeared in the first act, and was good in his role. Dorothy Tyrrell presented a pretty ap- pearance as a French maid. Much credit is due for the success of the production to Miss Rae Rosenstein, who coached the players and directed the performance. 87 NORA AND ESTABROOK SOPHIE AND DREW High School Plays On Friday evening, January the ninth, two little plays were presented by some of the members of the English classes of the High School at Turner Hall. The parts were well taken and the plays were a great success — reflecting much credit on Miss Gettemy, who trained the perform- ers. The following was the program : t . Overture — “Apollo.’’ Orchestra 2. Play — “Christmas Chimes.” Scene — A country house. Time — Christmas Eve. Cast Joe Terrill — Walter Sehnert. Gladys Terrill (his wife) — Norma Josephson. Ted Owen — Clifford Skogh. Dolly Wakelee — Mae Rosenfield. 3. (a) Intermezzo — “Sympathy,” from “The Firefly.” (b) “La Paloma.” Orchestra. 4. Play — “An Equal Chance.” Scene — A gentleman’s apartments. Cast Richard Brown — Pierre Fleming. Tom J on es — Tc m M er r i man . Music by Criterion Orchestra. 88 “AN EQUAL CHANCE’’ 89 4 ‘Nothing uncommon “Prexy” Pals Studious seniors Between two “Fats” Nora and Kate “Whitie” 90 0 ‘H E 1 1314 1 MR V M Frolics The class of ’16 liad a get-together party in the Manual Arts Gym on Sep- tember twenty-sixth. Dancing and re- freshments were the chief attractions. The Freshmen class made its debut into High School society on the twenty-fourth of October with a masquerade. About forty couples enjoyed the dancing and Hallowe’en eats which followed. Not willing to be outdone by mere Freshmen and Sophs, the Seniors gave a Hallowe’en party on the 31st. Almost the entire class turned out for the occa- sion. Needless to say, a few uninvited guests presented themselves, and were speedily chased away. A guessing con- test of baby pictures was the chief feature of the program, and various Hallowe’en stunts followed. The customary Hallow- e’en goodies were served. On the thirteenth of March the Juniors gave a farewell reception to the Seniors. The faculty were honored by special invi- tations. After a delicious spread, dancing was enjoyed. On April first the Juniors held their hop at the Eagles’ hall. It was a splendid success socially, if not financially. The dancing and music were all that could have been wished, and the evening re- sulted in a general good time. On the twentieth of February the mer- ry-makers held sway at the Manual Arts. The affair was a masquerade given by the Sophs. The Freshies were honored with invitations. The evening was spent in dancing. Prizes for clever costumes were awarded to Gertrude Einfeldt, Tom Merriman and Clifford Skogh. Last but not least on the program came the eats. On November the twentieth the Jun- iors enjoyed their first social event of the season. They began their party with a contest, pinning the head on a turkey. After their turkey games, the remainder of the evening was spent in informal danc- ing. Those old favorites of the fifteenites, ice cream and nabiscos, were served. On the twenty-third of January the Freshmen gave a party to which the Sophomores were invited. Everybody had a jolly good time dancing at the Manual Arts. Refreshments, consisting of those ever-convenient nabiscos and ice cream, were served. By way of creating a diversion, the heroes of our High School christened St. Patrick’s day “Soft Shirt Day,” and all wore soft shirts either by choice or other- wise. Had it not been for a slight disa- greement with the “Powers,” it would have been an entire success. Not to be outdone in bravery, the girls appeared on the twenty-fourth of March with pig- tails, and for one day even learned Sen- iors were permitted to enjoy themselves like Freshmen. 92 93 ' 3 1- E 1 m Class Day Program President’s Address Elmore Gripp Salutatory Florence May Warner Song to Minerva Class Class History Dorothy Tyrrell Song Class Prophecy Pierre Fleming Poem Song Bequest Oration Song Valedictory Maroon and White . . . Mildred Pierce Class Carl Sorling .Arnold Gullberg Class Norma Joseph son Class Salutatory A band of travelers are we, touring the world of life. Twelve years ago we came together to embark upon a journey through the great inland sea of Schooling, having floated for five peaceful years upon the calm bosom of the lake of Babyhood. We set out in the good ship “Fourteen” for a little island called Kindergarten, sweet with sunshine and flowers. Here we spent a brief, happy year playing in gardens and building in sandpiles. All too soon it w as time to leave, and favorable breezes carried us northeast to a large unexplored country by the name of Grades. Grades was divided into seven states of about the same size. A whole year we spent exploring each state, and learning many new and wonderful things. We threaded our way through the wilder- ness of Arithmetic, we sipped at the re- freshing springs of Reading, we climbed the rocky precipices of Writing, and o’er- leaped the hidden pitfalls of Spelling. The exploring grew more difficult as we grew stronger for it, and many of the frail ones of our party were caught and held in the brambles of laziness, or of in- ability, and so were lost to us. At last we raised anchor and set sail for the west across the bay from Grades. We landed upon a slender peninsula known as Grammar School, where we spent another long year. Grammar School was much the same sort of country as Grades, but more densely populated. Little villages dotted the plains here and there. We visited the libraries of His- tory, made long explorations into the fields of Music and Drawing, and forded streams of Composition with our bur- dens of Grammar upon our backs. Now, on the other side of the peninsula by which we were to leave was a long reef called Longing for Money, which was very dangerous to outgoing steamers. As we set out from the harbor a storm of Temptation came up and waves, dash- ing high, washed over the ship ; those who did not cling tightly to the rail of ambi- tion were swept out upon the reef. Many had been left behind in Grammar because of ill-health or weakness so that our num- ber now was about half what it had been. We sailed south for a large, entirely unknown continent, High School by name. High School was divided into four 94 Ct ‘H E 1 1314 (■VC A M provinces. One was for Freshmen, one for Sophmores, one for Juniors, and one for Seniors. We first visited the land of the Freshmen and here we found that for the first time we might choose for our- selves whether to learn the ways of peo- ple in the teeming cities or to roam abroad in the country taught by nature. Always we sought for one thing, and that was Wisdom. Always we found it and in a different form each time. Perhaps it was a delicate flower hidden in a thicket of Latin, perhaps a staff to help us on our way as we climbed up mountains of Mathematics; it might be a rugged raft to ferry us over rivers of History, or a knapsack to carry a load of supplies as we trudged the highways of English. The land of the Sophmores, of the Juniors, and of the Seniors we found to be of the same sort. And they were delightful countries indeed. Many were the wonderful, un- dreamed-of things that we found in them. And now we have finished our exploring; the charter of our ship, Fourteen, has ex- pired. We have but to pass through the gates of Commencement out into the Ocean of life beyond. But first we would consult our patron saint, Minerva, who, with benignant care, has watched over us and aided us in our search for wisdom, and ask for her blessing upon our voy- age-to-be. When I Dream of Old School Days Melody, “When I Dream of Old Erin” W hen the sun is declining, and T sit and dream Of the dear High School days that so far away seem, Then I think of the party as Freshmen we made, When the Seniors consumed all the pink lemonade. Oh, those Seniors so haughty, we fear you no more — We have strayed in the pathway where you stood of yore, W’e have done all the old stunts and some that are new ; But once more I’m a Freshman and dreaming of you. Looking back to the old days, my vision is clear, Boys and girls of the old times at once reappear. And the old school we loved with a love that is true, Though it ' s quite eclipsed now by the one that is new. To the halls of the old school our hearts will return, The things that occurred there in memory burn, 1 am thinking tonight of the scenes of that day, Those glad, happy moments when life was all play. Chorus W hen J dream of old school days, I dream of High School. And the teachers and students Who love it so true. Then my dream grows still clearer And I see them once more. The dear class of old Fourteen. The same as before. K. MAVITY, ’14. 95 THE 1314 Class Poem You have asked me, fellow classmates, To amuse you for awhile; If my verses do not bore you Maybe they will make you smile. You have asked me for a poem. Do not hope for thoughts sublime, For, alas, I am no genius, Though some words may chance to rhyme. You have told us, grave Historian, Of the years we ' ve just passed through; And you, wise and learned Prophet, Have brought coming days to view. What good times we ' ve had together In this dear old Moline High! And our thoughts are tinged with sadness Now that we must say “Goodbye. All the wisdom we have gained here Would fill many a heavy book ; For, guarding 11s through years of study, Stood Minerva in her nook. What were school without Minerva With her calm and steadfast gaze ! Though at times we ' ve used her badly, Yet tonight we sing her praise. Oh Minerva, pray forgive 11s For our antics, wild and queer— For putting sausage on thy helmet And a doughnut on thy spear! Think not of the time we’ve wasted, Of the mischief thou hast seen. If thou canst, think only kindly Of the Class of Old Fourteen. Thou of wisdom art the goddess ; All things are well known to thee. In this temple, Greek and olden Hast thy spirit been set free. 96 1- w E 1 IEI4 M Wilt thou not some counsel give us, Some last word that we may keep? Kre thou goest to thy corner — We, to climb life’s pathway steep? Priest and Priestess, fellow classmates. Listen, with attentive ears. Listen now to dear old “Nervy” Whom you may not see for years. Tell us now, oh wise Minerva, Just the secret we should know; How to make our lives mean something, Given not to idle show. Minerva : Class of Fourteen, for your counsel Nothing better can I see Than the words of your own motto — “Do not SEEM to be, but BE.” We will try to live our motto; Try to be and not to seem, For we know that false pretenses Worthless are, and base, and mean. Thou hast watched o’er us in silence Day by day and week by week And tonight we’re very happy That at last we’ve heard thee speak. Thanks to thee for care and counsel — With gratitude our bosoms swell, And we never will forget thee — Dear Minerva, fare thee well ! You have called me your class poet And insist that I recite. Now my task has been accomplished With relief my heart is light. But our motto says, “Don’t seem to be The thing that you are not” And to make a false impression Is farthest from my thought. I’m sure I’ve proved without a doubt And confess right on the spot: That whatever else I mav be A POET I AM NOT. Mildred Pierce. 97 (CTHE 1314 P R M Valedictory America means opportunity. Opportu- nity promotes ambition, and ambition pro- motes the interests of our contry. That striving ever upward and onward is the characteristic which stamps the true American. This spirit has marked the struggle of the community for its educa- tional welfare. The school embodies the ideal of the community. Into it the citizens put their efforts and their hopes for the future. Those small urchins who are now so labo- riously traveling the road of knowledge are soon to become the life and energy of the community. For the sake of this city, the citizens of Moline have long given their strong support to the High Schorl. They have put into it their best efforts. We have imagined that we, we students, have achieved success for our school through our own efforts. Success would have been impossible without the support of the citizens. It is their spirit which has been reflected in all our enterprises. It is only now when we are about to leave our school that we realize this fact. It is this education which is to better the citizenship of the future. With this end in view we are being educated, to meet the ever-increasing demand for in- telligent, well-trained citizens. These stu- dents of today, as tomorrow’s citizens, are to bear the burdens of future education, and to try in some measure to repay the kindness shown them. It will be their obligation to support and further the in- terests of the high school in the future. It should be, and we hope and believe that it will be, the pride and pleasure of these future citizens of our community to become, by means of the training they have received during their student years, loyal and unselfish citizens, willing and eager in their turn to aid in the further development of her educational and mu- nicipal interests. We, the Class of 1914, give this pledge to our city as a slight re- turn for the advantages we have enjoyed. We hope to show in some measure our appreciation, and to help in the making of a still higher standard of education and citizenship for the classes that follow in future years. We are closing an epoch in the history of the Moline High School. The Class of 1914 is the last to graduate from this building. We have the added distinction of leaving our name on the cornerstone of the new school as a mark by which other classes may remember us. It is with regret that we leave this school, and resign our place to our sister class, 1915 1915 to you we entrust our hopes and ambitions for the future of the school. In your hands may the Moline High School be a pride and a jov to the loyal citizens of our community. The time of our departure has arrived and old ties must be broken. With regret we shall part with our esteemed faculty, who have so nobly assisted us in our search for knowledge. We have come to the final parting of the ways, and are taking our last survey of our dear Alma Mater. To you, then, we bid our last fond farewell, and sweet mem- ories of you will be ever with us. We fel- low-classmates will treasure thoughts of our happy times together and our hopes of meeting in the future, as we think of our Alma Mater. m a ' H E 1 1914 ( MR V M Boys’ Declamation Contest On Friday evening, December fifth, the Boys’ Declamation Contest was held in the High School assembly. The winner of the first prize was our representative in the “Big 8” Decla- mation Contest, held in Kewanee the twelfth of December. The Program: Autumn Song — Quartette Centralization in the United States A Message to Garcia “Gentlemen, the King!” The Martyrdom of Joan of Arc A Night in Sainte Pilagie Song — “A Perfect Day” Toussaint L’Ouverture Mr. Pickwick’s Dilemma One of Bob’s Tramps The Independence of Cuba Piano Duet Agnes Kronholm Naemi Swanson Katherine Mavity Margaret Heimbeck . . . .Albert Stowe, ’15 . . . .Elmore Gripp, ’14 .Arnold Gullberg, ’14 . . . .Carroll Hicks, ’15 . . .Pierre Fleming, ’14 . . . .Katherine Mavity . . . .Glenn Trevor, ’14 . .Tom Merriman, ’15 . . .Leslie Maxson, ’15 Franklin Johnson, ’14 j Althea Brown ( Lois Lawson Decision of Judges — J. F. Harper, Miss Jennie Sturgeon, Arthur Sandmark Award of Medals — By Chairman, Miss Bertha Denning The winners of the prizes were : First — Arnold Gullberg Second — Franklin Johnson Boys’ Oratorical Contest April 17 After one of the most hotly contested oratorical clashes in the history of the Moline High School, Leslie Maxson was declared winner of first place, with an oration entitled. The Martyr of Molokai. Maxson is probably the youngest mem- ber of the school to whom first place hon- ors in an oratorical contest have even been awarded, as he is only fifteen years old. Albert Stowe was awarded second prize, with an oration on The Justification for the Minimum Wage. Both winners are members of this year’s championship de- bating teams and each incidentally was first speaker on his team, Maxson speak- ing first on the negative team, and Stowe first on the affirmative. Piano solo — Walter Christopher. Gomperism — Philip Celander. Justification for the Minimum Wage — Albert Stowe. The Martyr of Molokai — Leslie Max- son. The Greater Civilization — John Rich- ards. Vocal solo — Myra Wood. Piano solo — Walter Christopher. Decision of judges and award of medals. 99 AFFIRMATIVE Karl L. Adams (Coach) Herbert Humason ' 15 Royal Montgomery ’15 Herbert Person T6 Albert Stowe ’15 James Ellison ’17 Carl Faust ’15 NEGATIVE Karl L. Adams (Coach) Glenn Trevor ’14 Leslie Maxson ’15 100 0 ‘H E 1 1914 n M Debating MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL Champions of the Knox Interscholastic Debating League, 1914 In 1910 the Public Speaking Depart- ment of Knox College proposed that a debating league be formed, taking in the schools of the “Big Eight,” to be known as the Knox Interscholastic Debating League, the same to be under the control and direction of the head of the Public Speaking Department. The schools were divided up into tri- angles. Moline, Rock Island and Daven- port constituted one triangle by natural position, and rivalry became very keen in this group. The league honors have never been held outside of this triangle. In 1911, Davenport won this triangle, by virtue of winning from both Moline and Rock Island. There was a tie in the other triangles and the championship was never decided. In 1912, the same thing was repeated, no championship debate being staged, but in 1913. a winner having been declared in each triangle, a cham- pionship debate was staged between Dav- enport, Monmouth, and Kewanee. Dav- Nine Days’ enport took first place, Kewanee second, and Monmouth last. But this year, after hard and earnest endeavor the Moline debaters, who had never before won a debate, spoiled the “dope” and took the district debate them- selves, by virtue of a two to one decision at Rock Island and a unanimous decision over Davenport. But here “dope” reas- serted itself by Moline’s winning the championship in handy style from Gales- burg and Kewanee. In the final debate Moline won four judges, Kewanee three, and Galesburg two — showing a hard and close debate. The spirit and interest this year was of the very best, and I feel that any honors that have come to these teams have been justly earned. May the good work con- tinue, and let us keep the Debating Cham- pionship on this side of the river, and in Moline High. The prospects for next year are good, as five M men will be back. KARL L. ADAMS, Debating Coach. Wonders Elmore’s dimples. Norma’s brightness. “Wee wee” Crampton’s popularity. “Spider.” Beulah Pickup’s hair. The clock in the physics lab. That Ben W. is a senior. The case of “Don” and “Heimie.” “Rustic Rube” and “Peroxide Peggy.” Miss Gamble ' s size. 101 7 . 91 1 THE I3I4H (1 % ■ I M The Latin Club OFFICERS Glenn Trevor . . . Marion Ross Louise Crampton Edmond St off t . Praesidens Vice Praesidens Secretarius Quaestor Committee for Exhibit Norma Josephson, Chairman Madge Feaster Edmond StofFt Louis Hunter Miss Warner This year the little room between Rooms 14 and 15 assumed a new charac- ter. A sign on the wall hinted at its use. “Jolly Printers — Perturbemur” — Over this Sanctum Santorum Edmund StofFt, T6 and Louis Hunter, ' 15, held sway. Different members of the Latin Club ap- peared here from time to time to furnish their contributions. What was it all about ? Did you ever, gentle reader, at any time in your career, contemplate the study of Latin? Were your first aspirations chilled, if not entirely nipped in the bud, by such remarks as these? “Oh, what’s the use of Latin? It’s a dead language. Nobody ever uses it. Why don’t you spend your time on something practical? ’ The Latin Club undertook to answer these questions and to show that Latin is practical, that we do use it every day, and those who have never studied it miss something vital that they can never make up by studying something else. To pre- sent these truths in striking and concrete form, an exhibit was arranged, consisting of illustrations and charts gathered from an abundance of material ready to hand in our modern world. The idea originated with Miss Frances Sabin of Oak Park, 111 . For years she has been developing it with the aid of her fellow-teachers and pupils. Now she has her material in such shape that she can pass it on to others. That is, the main idea and general outline can be passed on, but the work must be done by teachers and pupils. Therein lies one of its most valuable features. The more personal the exhibit can be made, the greater its success. The exhibit is grouped under the following heads: I. Latin makes the English language more intelligible. II. Latin and Greek are of supreme value to the mastery of literary English. III. Latin is the foundation of French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Rou- manian. It is also a good basis for the study of language in general. IV. Latin affords excellent mental training. 102 A3 R 0 ’H E 1 1314 Rl — M— 3 r V. Latin and Greek are essential to an intimate knowledge of art and decorative designs in general. VI. Latin and Greek words form a large part of the terminology of science. VII. Latin contributes more or less di- rectly to success in the professions. VIII. Latin illuminates textbooks of Roman History and gives a deeper insight into that great civilization from which our own has inherited so largely. IX. Other ways in which the study of Latin makes the world around us more in- teresting. On Friday, May i, the Latin Club was at home to its friends from three to six. A goodly number viewed the charts which covered the walls of Rooms 14 and 15. The Latin Club hopes that those who saw the exhibit will feel convinced that Latin is not dead any more than English is dead because we do not speak as Chau- cer did ; that it is practical, in that it sends a student into life better equipped to meet the demands made on him, and that for the broadening of interest and opening of vistas of understanding, enjoyment, and mental profit, it has no equal. To the Assembly Clock O ! Assembly Clock, thou wonderful combination of wheels and springs, of steel and brass, the representative of the genius of mankind, long have you watched with smiling features the indus- trious working of the diligent toilers be- neath you, as with waving arms you beckoned to all who came within your domain to take notice of the hour. Many long years have you ticked onward, mark- ing the divisions in the day with a regu- larity and precision that is wonderful, and in the words of our immortal poet may you tick onward — “Forever — Never, N ever — Forever.” Carroll Hicks, ’15. 103 Jolly Bunch Posing Two of a Kind Pigtail Day In the Shade! 104 Would-be Stylish Junior: How long are you going to wear your skirts this winter? Kit C. : As long as they last. SONG OF A “DUB.” What’s the use of studying stuff I ' ll never get? What’s the use of studying stuff ril soon forget? I make a recitation — That without a doubt — Turn, turn, tummy, turn T u m — t u m — t u m m y — t uni — Then my Fatima goes out. Fairy: I’m getting so fat it’s painful! Conditions we are sometimes told Are governed by the stars ; But ’tis not so in M. H. S. For teachers give us ours. —Ex. And, anyway, it never is The stars that get conditions. Tut those who in their monthly grades Have serious omissions. (Editor ' s Note) Coach Burroughs: Did you take a shower-bath ? Freshman: No, sir; is there one miss- ing? If Mux should have a girl and O. Gram should meter would Mux kilogram? Air. Adams : Where is the point of per- cussion. Richards: The point of percussion is at the center of osculation. (N. B. If you don’t get this joke look up osculation in dictionary.) Fat Sehnert : Gee, I risked life and limb getting those apples off the tree. Hu m my : Yes, — the limb of the tree ! Prof. Adams: Fleming, what is uni- form motion? Fleming: A squad of policemen marching in a Labor Day Parade. Kit Cooper is a girl we all know And you bet nothing about her is slow And the whole Junior Class Without this bright lass On the blink would most certainly go. Miss Strombeck, a lass from Moline, With the boys is rarely seen. Hut you bet that her eyes Can make your pulse rise. And make you feel queer in the bean. The Joke editors may write Till the tips of their fingers are sore, But some one is sure to exclaim — “O, pshaw. I’ve heard them before!” —Ex. 105 a ' H E 1 1914 ( VI M F. Warner in Physics (after feeling several pieces of iron ) : Mr. Adams, isn’t there a soft piece of iron around here somewhere ? Freshman, translating in Latin: Et tu, Brute, ‘‘Tut, tut, Brute.” Miss Chase: Why did they call the knight the Black Sluggard? Freshman: Because he slugged so hard. Heard in Latin : Caesar’s camp was filled with bootees (praedas). A Lesson in Enunciation. John Richards, the slick sleuth, steal- thily slipped his soft-soled shoes over the slippery slimy surface of the Silvis streets. Mr. Nutting: Why are you so late? Kit Cooper : I looked at the clock but I couldn’t tell the time because its hands were in front of its face. Mr. Sageti : A man can love only once in his life. Archibald: I’ve loved more than once. Mr. Sagen : You’re not a man ! Teacher (on a field trip) : Now, this is the place where a creek has changed its course and the bed of the stream has been abandoned. Weary Soph (with a long Caesar lesson ahead) : I’m afraid that won’t be the only bed that’s abandoned tonight. H. Bogue and Agnes Kronholm dis- cussing the play, “Peg O’ My Heart.” Agnes: I think this little Peggy is better than the other one. Bogue: So do I! (We knew ' that, Herbert.) Mr. Fairchild: We have already had several examples of diseased bones given ; can you think of any more, Miss Lay? Margaret (with a sudden inspiration) : Why, yes, bowleggedness ! As Kiel was going out one night, His sister questioned, “Whither?” And Kiel, not wishing to deceive her, Softly answered, “With her.” “Can February March?” “No, but April May,” was the reply. “Look here, old man, you’re out of June.” “Don’t July about it.” “It’s not often that one gets the better of your August personage.” “Ha! now you think you have me Noc- tober !” And then there was work for the cor- oner. Mr. Burroughs: If R is a rectangle, what kind of a figure would U be? She: Would you really put yourself out for me? He: Indeed I would! She: Then do so, please; I’m awfully sleepy. Speaking of soft shirt day, why not “How often does your team kill a have a white collar day for the benefit of man?” asked an out-of-town boy. Mullinix, Lripp, Warren and Richards? Fat Swanson: Just once. 106 C( THE 1314 1 Rr V M Miss Gettemy : When was blank verse first introduced into English literature? Bogue : When they first began to swear. History teachers are short and lanky, Some are good and some are cranky ; But in this school all pupils scramble To get a good teacher — Estella Gamble. Seniors were made for big things; Juniors were made for small ; But O ! you poor little freshies, Why were you made at all? Label on Senior ' s book : For external use only. Archie was a foot-ball player, Archie was a peach, Archie’s speeches always gayer Caused his blushing cheek. — D. H. J. Tillotson : What is a mountain? Wedie: A humpback piece of land. For Physics Sharks. Toline in Final: Five general proper- ties of matter are gold, wood, stone, bricks and houses. Two special, water and gas. Young Richards, the “Senior Tough,” Said “To all of my Profs. I will bluff.” But he found, alas ! That just plain gas, Was not sufficient enough. Young Ludwick. who came in last fall. Is the handsomest Freshie of all, His Apollo-like form Takes the girls all by storm, And from envy the other boys bawl. John Weatherhead’s the local wonder. Who never yet has made a blunder, — In his own mind, we mean. For in most things lie’s green. Though in ping pong he sure plays like thunder. Miss Gamble : Name some of the inter- nal improvements during the 18th cen- tury. Adams (dignified) : Matches, McCor- mick reaper and the sewing machine. Wanted to Know : Why Ludwick took off his collar when he went through Joliet? And also why he parted his hair before the Monmouth game? A cute little boy is our Wood, To the girls he’s awfully good ; He takes them to shows, When they’ve no other beaus. As he thinks every gentleman should. Merlyn Abbott is a cute little girl. And she keeps Shallie’s heart in a terrible whirl. We wonder oft-times If e’er the glad chimes Will announce that lie’s captured this pearl. Miss Gettemy: Rueben, what is the height of your ambition? Engstrom : I don’t know exactly, but she comes up to my shoulder. One of Burroughs’ Jokes We always laugh at teacher’s jokes, Whatever they may be ; Not because they’re funny, But it is policy. 107 —Ex. fTHE 1914 ft R V M UNCLASSIFIED ADS. STRAYED OR STOLEN— John Rich- ards, from 7th hour Civics, five times in one week. Finder please return to Room 8. WANTED — An attractive Freshie, by Clarence Pearson. WANTED — A bottle of perfume by Carl Sorling, that he may have a little more sense (scents). LOST — Two spoons. Finder please re- turn to E. Kiel. WANTED — A new desk for Bunny. WANTED — Another haircut by “Bos- co.” WANTED — A collar by H. Benson, “P. J.” Anderson and “Simie.” WANTED — Somebody to appreciate my jokes. Carl Sagen. STRAYED OR STOLEN— A good brain. Kindly return to Swede Lundberg. FOR SALE — My pamphlet on “How to Make Love.” Handsomely illustrated. Harold Benson Co. I TEACH the tango, hesitation and Max- ixe. My steps are grace itself. Prof. E. Gripp. WE SELL all kinds of hot air, and also deal in brass. Widerquist Lundberg. At THE LYRIC — -Tonight. “PUG” SIMONSEN, W hite Hope of Class of 1915. Defies all by wearing a white collar. Admission 10 cents. ONE NIGHT ONLY at the BIO. Elmer Ellis, singing his latest song suc- cess, entitled, “Irene, My Village Queen.” Also the parents of Hollowell, Adams, Kiel and Gullberg, singing the old melody entitled, “W here Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?” BOYS — I teach you not to be afraid of girls. One dollar a lesson. Only one lesson has to be taken. Alice Cramer, Graduate of the Old School. DON’T forget to buy my new book, com- plete in one volume, “How to Run a High School.” Price $1. A. J. Stowe Co. We Should Like to Know W hy Burroughs and Adams are too busy to correct quiz papers before a game. Where Tom Merriman spent Thanks- giving night. How it was decided which girl should give her candy to Kiel after the Daven- port game. What became of a certain Pathfinder, last seen in Englewood. Finder please return to John Weatherhead and receive reward. W ho broke the banister at the Hal- loween party. W ho threw the spoon during the senior play. What becomes of Burroughs’ dignity outside of class. How many girls Franklin Johnson took to the senior Halloween party. Who’s D. H. J., author of the rhyme en- titled, “Mux,” among the jokes. Who are members of the “SPOON GANG.” 108 a ‘H E 1 1314 MR V J M Graftings Proposed Dirge for a Football Slain One more unfortunate Gone to his death — Rashly importunate. Knocked out of breath. Take him up tenderly, Lift him with care, Fashioned so slenderly( ?), Dainty as air ! Look at his garments, Clinging like cerements, While the gore constantly Drips from his clothing. Take him up instantly, Loving — not loathing. Know you his history? Truth, ’Tis no mystery : Football alluring. Heart all aflame, In near futurity — Muscles his security — Reckoned sweet fame. Bold for enduring — Without quake or quiver. Without shake or shiver He joined the team. Bravely he “lined up” — Not dreaming the wind-up. His eyes’ flashing gleam Illumined all the scene; And now amidst shouting, Ear-splitting yelling. Shrill cries and “coachings,” Scornful reproachings — Never once doubting To inflict a good routing — Pulling his hose up. Threatening, they “close up” — On comes the whole “rush.” On he plunged, daring, Never despairing The glorious victory. Fates contradictory ! A rush ! A crush ! A hush ! His form, like a feather Or a bit of shoe leather. Besprinkles the heather! Picture it ! Think of it ! Athletic man, Shake at it ! Quake at it ! The risk that he ran ! Swift to be hurled Anywhere, everywhere. Out of the world ! Take him up tenderly, Lift him with care; Fashioned so slenderly, Smooth down his hair. Tears shedding o’er him Reverently store him In mcm’rv’s keeping; And muse, ’midst thy weeping, That such is the reaping Of seeds of ambition. Though noble his aim, Yet heed his condition ; And deem it insanity, Mad inhumanity. For the bauble of fame To risk thy anatomy. — Exchange. Dear little Freshie, don’t you cry, You’ll be a Senior by and by, If you only go to school, And obey your teacher’s rule. It’s four years of toil and pain. But you’ll get there all the same. — Exchange. 109 a ‘H E 1 1314 V 11 M 5 Our Best Sellers The Saturday Evening Post — Baxter’s. The Story Teller — One who wants a permit. Everybody’s — The mirror in the girls wardrobe. Popular Mechanic — Henry Schumacher. The Critic — Miss Kaiser. The World’s Work — Boosting the “M.” H. S. Boy Blessings on thee, little man, High School boy with cheeks of tan. Whether thou lackest in outward mien. Dignity and grace serene, Or whether courtesy and ease Make thy every manner please. Be thy collar low or high, Though thy ties may art defy. Though they make fun of thy hat When thou passest, for all that. Thou art still our pride and joy ; Blessings on thee. High School boy. — Exchange. Mr. Tillotson in Physiography: What is mineral water? Student : Pop. T know the Senior’s brain’s O. K. Tis a fact that goes without more say. A Junior lacks the needed brain, To come indoors when it starts to rain. The Sophomore’s brain has begun to grow. Though few could guess it from what they show. After long search for the Freshie’s brain, The microscope found one tiny grain. — Exchange. Teacher: Tomorrow take paragraphs 2, 5, 11 and 15. Pupil (absent mindedly) : That’s the wrong signal. If a body see a body Flunking in a quiz And a body help a body, Is it teacher’s biz? — Exchange. Robt. : Did you ever notice. Dot, how easy it is to change your initials to mine? Dot stared at him blankly. Poor Dot, she didn’t know what he meant until he had gone and then it was too late ! 110 US [f A l§ ALWAYS ON TOP — MOLINE DAILY DISPATCH The Well Dressed Men You See Buy W. A. Robb Electrical Co. 1608 Fifth Avenue Reliance Block “MEN’S WEAR’’ Fifth A ve. 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