1 . Name Class _ VOLUME IV 1916 THE M 1916 cA Yearbook published by' We Senior Class MOLINE HIGH SCHOOL MOLINE, ILLINOIS 020000020000020002000002000200020000020000020000020002020002000212000003000101000107060803060101010101030604061103050503030506050501010606050303010005070605030101010101010100000900 Foreword . . . Dedication . . . Our School . . . Our Superintendent In Memoriam . . Faculty .... Seniors .... Calendar . . . Juniors .... Sophomores . . Freshmen . . . Athletics. . . . Literary .... Theatricals . . . Music .... Clubs .... Alumni .... Society .... Jokes............ Ads.............. Unclassified Ads The End . . . Page 5 . 6 , 8 . 9 10 11 , 21 , 40 , 45 51 57 61 83 93 101 107 111 113 117 124 141 142 FOREWORD HIS book is an expression of the life at Moline High School; the result of many thoughtful hours and much earnest effort. It has been our aim to make this book a book of memories—memories that are both pleasant and worth while. We have endeavored herein to catch a spark of the school’s spirit, that they who read may feel again the thrill of high school days and join with us in an expression of our love for the school and of our determination to do her honor and prove worthy of her name. Page 5 OR 1916 Edwin Prime Nutting, whose good fellowship, tireless energy and sincere friendship have been a constant inspiration throughout our four years of high school life, this volume is affectionately dedicated. Page 6 EDWIN PRIME NUTTING I Page 7 L. A. MAHONEY Superintendent Mr. L. A. Mahoney, who came to Moline last fall to fill the position of Superintendent of Public Schools, has proved capable in every respect. Mr. Mahoney is a graduate of East Aurora High School, and took his collegiate work at Oskaloosa and Olivet Colleges. Immediately before coming to Moline he served as superintendent of schools in Rochelle, 111. He has also acted in that capacity in Wilmington, 111. Throughout his residence here he has become very popular, both with the students and with the Moline people in general. Mr. Mahoney has spoken at the Senior Boys’ Fellowship Club, and there gained his reputation as a good sport with the fellows, for to them there is no one like Mr. Mahoney. He has been back of us in all our activities, and is a strong advocate of clean sportsmanship. We surely wish Mr. Mahoney every kind of success in the future. Page 9 IN MEMORIAM THOUGH NO LONGER WITH US IN PERSON, YOU WILL LIVE IN OUR RECOLLECTION WHILE MEMORY LASTS, AS EARNEST STUDENTS, TRUE FRIENDS AND SPLENDID FELLOWS, WHOM IT WAS A GREAT PRIVILEGE FOR US TO HAVE KNOWN. CLARENCE FROST, 18 BORN MAY 4, 1897; DIED NOVEMBER 23. 1915 ALBERT FELDER, ’18 BORN NOVEMBER 1, 1898; DIED MARCH 1, 1916 PAUL FLORIN, ’17 BORN DECEMBER 3, 1899; DIED MARCH 15. 1916 JliillllllilltK YA Ur E. P. Nutting.....................Principal University of Michigan, A. B. “Well, I’ll make a note of that.” Bertha E. Denning, Preceptress . English Illinois State Normal University of Illinois, A. B. “Do you get it?” Julia E. Gettemy . Head of English Dept. University of Michigan, B. L. “I don’t like to scold you, but-” Fannie K. Entrikin .... English Beloit College, A. B. And evidently----” Page 11 John F. McGough.................Geometry Colgate, A. B. “Get mad, but get mad cold—and fight'. Page 12 Bernice LeClaire.....................English University of Chicago, Ph. B. “With eyes of bright and lustrous black. Claudia B. Rice ...................English University of Wisconsin, A. B. “I am Miss Claudia, please. S. Cecelia Graham..................English University of Iowa, A. B. University of Illinois, A. M. “ Unacquainted with the Seniors.” Emma Melin............................Algebra University of Michigan, A. B. (a-b)i—a‘‘-2ab+b-.’’ Edna Wood.....................Mathematics Lombard, A. B. “I’ll go through this again. Clara Kenworthy...................Algebra Wells College, A. B. “The room must be quiet. E. S. Anderson , Swedish and Commercial Augustana College, A. B. Tall, divinely tall. Page 13 Karl L. Adams . . Chemistry, Physics Ohio University, B. S. “Wake up, wake up!” Mantis E. Bloom.......................Biology University of Iowa, B. S. “—as it were, do you see? C. Howard Ross.........................Science University of Michigan, A. B. “With a large and startling vocabulary.” Grace M. Warner....................Latin Vassar, A. B. “Short, but sweet. Page 14 Orace Tunnicliff......................Latin Cornell College (Iowa), A. B. “ Unprepared?’’ Ethel B. Reynolds......................German University of Chicago, A. B. “Slehen Sie auf, bitte.’’ Carl W. Sagen .... History, Civics University of South Dakota University of Wisconsin, A. B. If I’m not in my regular room, then look for me in room 204.” Louise B. Rice.........................History University of Nebraska, A. B. No. I am Miss Louise.’’ Page 15 Nicholas E. Peterson.................History Albion College, A. B. “It is immaterial to me. Kate L. Yourex . . Public Speaking, Calis Cummock School of Oratory Wheaton College “ Now, class, take this exercise Clara Duisdieker . Shorthand, Typewriting Eastern Illinois State Normal Gem City Business College “Dear sir: Your esteemed favor---” Lillian Scott..................Typewriting “ Your machine won't he ready until tomorrow Page 16 L. M. Harris .... Bookkeeping, Law Michigan State Normal University of Michigan “ With the wisdom of an owl. Ellen C. Nystrom .... Penmanship Drake University, B. Ped. “One, two, three, swing. Marjorie Cronander .... Librarian University of Wisconsin, A. B. “ Your name, please. Ruth Brissman.......................Clerk “ Why were you late? LTY 'HEM Page 17 H. P. Corbin . Principal of Manual Arts University of Illinois “Well, what do you know? Harry B. Aram . . . Mechanical Drawing University of Illinois Augustana College “Especially fond of drawing (checks).” E. W. Freeman . . High School Woodwork “Free man—or married?” F. H. Groover..................Machine Shop “A good sport.” Page 18 Mrs. Kate Gleason . . . “My dear girls.” Domestic Arts Myrtle Nelson . Asst. Sewing and Cooking University of Illinois “They are the ‘dumbest’ things.” Janet McMaster, Asst. Sewing and Cooking Stout Institute “ Now, Marian----” Mrs. Minnie Vinton .... Sewing “Stop talking and get to work.” Winifred Pass, Asst. Sewing and Cooking Bradley Polytechnic “A favorite with the girls.” Page 19 Ruth Hunt . Asst. Sewing and Cooking “The class has now begun. Elizabeth Peterson..................Music Western College of Oxford, O., A. B. “There's music in the air.” (Note.—See Music Dept, p 101) Adolph Oppenheimer . . Calisthenics Normal School of Gymnastics, Xnd. “One, two three, four. Leon E. Wright....................Art Work Crouse College of Fine Arts Syracuse University Ecole Colorassi, Paris “Do you see? Verna Cooper....................Designing University of Illinois “Designing is valuable for--” Mildred Lund......................Accompanist “Her music speaks for itself.” Page 20 Senior Class Officers President Vice President Secretary T reasurer . . Carl Fryxell Margaret Heimbeck Florence Engstrom Gilman Larson BOARD OF CONTROL Herbert Efflandt Vera McCune SOCIAL COMMITTEE Carl Fryxell (Chairman) Vera McCune Herbert Efflandt Geneva Gullberg Clifford Skogh Helen Smith CLASS COLORS MAROON AND GRAY CLASS MOTTO “Let our ambition be beyond our grasp” Page 21 GLADYS ABEL........................................................... “Glad” “Madge” Senior Play. “Lore is like the weather, it changeth daily. LUCILE ABRAHAM ................................................................“Lucy” Honor Roll. “Bobby Tarver, ain't he cute? PEARL ALTZ............................................................“Babe” “Altzy” Glee Club (3) (4). “Dreamy as dreamy can be, would that we all could be dreamers like she. ALBERT ANDERSON.................................................................“Ely” Class Basketball (3) (4); Minstrels. “ He won first prize in the International Whistling Contest. MABEL ANDERSON.................................................................“Andy” Honor Roll. “Like Aristotle, I am wise. ROBERT ANDERSON............................................................. “Bobby” Minstrels; Class Basketball (4). “A real, rough guy. WILLARD ANDERSON.............................................................. “Bill” Assistant Business Manager, “M”; Advertising Manager, Senior Play. “A quiet and unassuming young fellow, with a great future behind him. Page 22 OSCAR AXENE.............................................................................« Ax . Football (4); Class Basketball (3); Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Joke Editor, “M”; Minstrels; Basketball (4); Senior Play. “Thou shall not crab EARL BAHNKS .............................................................. ProfessorM Honor Roll; Class Basketball (3) (4); Track (3); Minstrels. “The height of all things. RUTH BAUSCH....................................................................“Boots” Honor Roll; Glee Club (1) (3) (4). “She spoke, and all the ivorld stopped—to listen. LILLIAN BEATTY...................................................................“Lil” Honor Roll. “Modesty is the height of all virtues.” EUNICE BERGLUND..................................................................“Eun” “One, two, three—Fun I m ready. JENNIE BOOM.................................................................. “Jinny” Honor Roll. “Silence is golden, that s why I m rich. RUTH BRANDENBURG.............................................................“Brandy’ “Oh, I ve got a laddie all me own, ye know. Page 23 ROLLAND BREDT.................................................................“Roly” Minstrels. “Full of pep as they make 'em. CARL H. CARLSON .............................................................“Petta” Minstrels. “He is a Lithuanian, as you can tell by his name. EFFIE CARLSON...................................................................“Ef” “As jolly as a joke. RUTH CARLSON Honor Roll. “Enthusiasm—I don't believe in it. MARIE CHRISTIANSEN....................................................“Mailie” Honor Roll. “Ted is my favorite boy's name. ELSIE CLAIR..........................................................................“El” Well, yes, I am rather studious. LEXENA CLAIR..................................................................“Lex” Honor Roll. “Smiling, steady and steadfast. Page 24 HOWARD COOPER.....................................................................“Coop’ Glee Club (4); Minstrels; Senior Play. “ His worst enemy is himself.” ALICE CRAMER....................................'..................................“Ally” “One of our truly painted pictures.” JOSEPHINE CROSWELL...................................................................“Jo” Girls’ Basketball (3); Captain (4) “Oh, Jo the wittyy Jo the airy. Oh, Jo the flitty, Jo the fairy.” ERICK DAVIDSON.....................................................................“Davy” Orchestra (3) (4); Glee Club (3) (4); Minstrels. “ it is for a good time, Eric's along.” BERYL DAVIS “With the ability to captivate almost any heart” RICHARD DAVIS.............................................................“Dick” Minstrels. “Oh, if the war would only last till school is out.” HENRIETTA DeREU.............................................................“De” “The duty of a lass so small. Is to answer love's first call.” Page 25 KENNETH EBI.................................................................“Kike” Photo Editor, “M”; President, Athletic Association; Dispatch-Argus Contest (3) (4); Minstrels; English Plays (4); Yell Master (3). “What will Mutt (Seymour) do when Jeff is gone? ELLA EDWARDS................................................................“Mona” Honor Roll; Society Editor, “M”; Dispatch-Argus Contest (4;. “Oh, Pete nou and Pete forever, Not even {long) distance my love can sever. HERBERT EFFLANDT...........................................................“Butch” Class Historian; Photo Editor, “M“; Football (4); Senior Play; Minstrels; Junior Play; Class Basketball (1) (2); Captain (2); Track (3); Board of Control (4). “Hark, Thunderl—What is that?—Only Butch’!” GERTRUDE EINFELDT.................................................................“Gert” “Right, royal, regular girl. HAZEL ELMER.......................................................................“Hale” “Well, yes, I guess he ll do. MABEL ELY...................................:....................................“Mibbs” Glee Club (4); Honor Roll; English Play (4); Senior Play; Operetta (4). “Graceful as graceful can be, Would that we all could dance like she. ELSIE ENGEL.........................................................................“El” Honor Roll. “Modesty personified. Page 26 ELSIE ENGLUND............................................................“El” A bold, bashful, blue-eyed miss.' FLORENCE ENGSTROM................................................................“Fiovey” Basketball (2) (3). “Believe that you are fair, 'perhaps others will do likeivise. ERIC ERICKSON Minstrels. “O i! Eric's got a gur-rll EFFIE FALK.............................. “Fes, I like him I really do. LILLIE FAUST............................. “Fond of doing things for the school. PAULINE FLEMING.......................... Basketball (2). By gum, I'm throughl HELEN ......................................................................................“Fairy1’ English Plays (4). Jolly in proportion to her size. Page 27 AMY FREEBURG Dispatch-Argus Contest (4). “O course, height is great; To be small, is fate. CARL FRYXELL.............................................................. “Cully” Honor Roll; Debating (4); Business Manager, Senior Play;Class Editor, M“;Class President (1) (3) (4); Glee Club (1) (3) (4); Minstrels; Class Basketball (1); Latin Play (1); Dispatch-Argus Contest (3) (4); Operetta (4). “Would that we could destroy all 4Hills' and make this land on the level JEAN GLENN Basketball (3). “ He is rather small—but he'll grow, ye know. HEDVIG GODEHN................................................................“Hed” Honor Roll; Basketball (1) (2). “Fair as the fairest of her sex. JUANITA GRANTHAM...........................................................“Nita” Honor Roll; Debating (4); Second Place, Declamation (2). “ With a great, wee9 monstrous voice. ETTA GREER Glee Club (3) (4). “Every girlie has a giggle all her own. FRANCES GROVE..............................................................“Fran” Class Secretary (3); Calendar Editor, “M”; Junior Plays; English Plays (4). 44 We never argue or disagree, We are so good-natured, don't you see? Page 28 EARL HARRAH.......................................................“Ale” Track (2); (Captain 3); Football (2) (3); Minstrels. “Democracy, I know thee not.” MARGARET HEIMBECK..............................................“Heimie” Basketball (1) (2) (3); Secretary, Athletic Association; Vice-President (4). “Time has passed, the year is by, With you, my Don, I noiv will fly.” MILDRED HERZOG...................................................................“Billie” Basketball (4). “Light and airy, like a wee, small fairy.” RUSSELL JOHNSON....................................................................“Russ” Minstrels; Latin Play (1); Glee Club (4). “A waken, brother—'tis day ” THEODORE JOHNSON.................................... ..............................“Tade” Minstrels; Class Basketball (3); Captain (4). “ His pronunciation is strangely foreign.” ONA KENDALL “Just a simple maid.” MALCOLM KNOWLES................................................................“Mac” Track (2); Minstrels. ”A second Willie Hoppe.” Page 29 NORMAN KUCHEMAN.................................................................. “Cookie” Junior Play; Minstrels; Class Basketball (2). “Dignity in every gesture. GILMAN LARSON...................................................................“Preacher” Class Treasurer (4); Minstrels. “Twenty years from now he will be one of our leading ministers. GRACE LARSON “ Her sense of humor is of the keenest. MARVIN LYON.............................................................“Muff” Basketball (3) (4); Class Basketball (2); Minstrels. “The boy with the basket eye. VERA McCUNE..............................................................“Mac” Honor Roll; Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Board of Control (4); Class Editor, “M”; Class Treasurer (2); President, After-Dinner Club; Senior Play. “0 all the ref uges that this world may afford, There are none like our Hills. DAN McNEAL.............................................................................“Mac” Honor Roll; Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Second Place, Declamation (4); Minstrels; Senior Play; Debating Team (4); Class Orator; English Plays (3) (4); Glee Club (4); First Place, Oratorical (4); Second Place Big Eight Oratorical (4). “Marvel, are my rubbers in your locker? EVERETT MELVIN..........................................................................“Ev” Class Basketball (3); Minstrels. “Owe of the class's real, live boosters (?)” Page 30 EDITH MILLER..............................................................“Edie” Glee Club (4); Honor Roll; English Plays (4). “Sedate, demure, and sweet. 9 HENRIETTA MOHR.............................................................“Hen” Honor Roll; Glee Club (2) (3) (4); Operetta. “Eyes may be blue, or black or brown, But there are no eyes like hers, in all this town. JAMES MONROE........................................................................“Jimmie” Honor Roll; Second Place, Oratorical (3); Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Debating Team (4). “ What did the 1916 class ever do for me? CLARENCE MONSON..................................................................“Kay” Honor Roll; Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Minstrels; Latin Play 1). “Always there, if anything is going on. OLGA MOODY....................................................................“Peanut” “Simplicity, the keynote of success. EVER NIELSON.....................................................................“Eve” Minstrels. “Blessings on thee, little man. ETHEL NYLEN......................................................................“Maw” Joke Editor, “M“; English Plays (3). “ love him when he's near; When he's gone, there are others just as dear. Page 31 OSCAR OLSON.......................................................................“Ole” Honor Roll; Minstrels. “Oscar's a hiker, but he's not a piker.'' INEZ PAYTON.......................................................................“Imp” First Place, Declamation (2); Calendar Editor, “M.” “The sweetest temper in the world. DOROTHY E. PETERSON...............................................................“Dot’’ Organization Editor, “M”; Salutatorian. “The storehouse of the 1916 class. ETHEL PETERSON Honor Roll; Basketball (3) (4). “There is a silver lining to every cloud. HAZEL PETERSON “A schoolm'am she would be, So we wish her joy and glee. MINNIE PETERSON “With the calmness of a martyr. RALPH PETERSON...........................................................“Shorty” Honor Roll; Class Basketball (3) (4); Minstrels. “Close one eye, and you look like a needle. Page 32 ETHEL PRESTON......................................... Joke Editor, “M”; Class Prophet. “ Would that I could find the real ideal.” EPHRAIM ROSENE........................................ Class Basketball (2) (3) (4); Junior Play; Minstrels. “Goodness, gracious! Gracious, goodness!” RUBY ROST Basketball (3) (4). “As jolly as dear old King Cole.” ELSIE RUMMEL Honor Roll; Basketball (2) (3). “Gee, I wish I could grow just a little.” . “Presty” . “Eph” HELEN SELLMER Honor Roll; Class Musician. “To be remembered always among the ‘fine ones'!” MARGARETTA SETTLE.......................................................“Margie” Honor Roll. “To know her is to love her.” CLIFFORD SKOGH...........................................................“Cliff” Operetta; Big 8 Declamation Contest, First Place (4); Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Junior Play; English Plays (3) (4); Yell Master (2) (4); Business Manager, “M”; Board of Control (2); Glee Club (4); Vice-President (1); Senior Play; Class Testator; Minstrels. “Oh for a high school where I alone might reign supreme.” Page 33 GEORGE SMARSTY ................................ Track (3); Minstrels. “ He and Coach McGough are great friends.” MARTHA SMARSTY................................. “Rather fond of all the laddies, eh?” HELEN SMITH Honor Roll; Social Committee (4); Secretary of Class (2); Vice-President (3). “To us she is ever a true sixieener.” EDMOND STOFFT..........................................................................“Ed” Editor in Chief, “M”; First Place, Oratorical Contest (3); Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); English Plays (4); Secretary-Treasurer, Fellowship Club (4); Latin Play (1); Debating Team (4); Class Valedictorian; Treasurer, Latin Club (2); President (4); Second Place, Extempore Contest (4). “Even great men may love, love often, and love wisely.” WILLARD SUMAN.......................................................................“Sukie” Minstrels. “Suman intends to make prize-fighting his life's work ” CLIFFORD SWANSON.................................................................... “Tiff” President, Fellowship Club; Minstrels. “A novel Chinese puzzle, yet to be solved .” HATTIE SWANSON “A dark-eyed little lass, From Silvis to our class. A fascinating little miss,— We wish her lots of future bliss.” “Agony” . “Mart” Page 34 MERNA TERRILL Glee Club (4). “ You know my beau,—well, he give me this. KENDALL TILLOTSON..................................................................“Ken” Glee Club (3) (4); Minstrels; Senior Play. “Owe of the best fellows in the class. JULIA TUNNICLIFF Class Poet. With the grace of a woodland nymph, she danced. EDWARD TURCOTT....................................................................“Turk” Minstrels; Class Basketball (4). One of the pillars of our class ALICE VERME.......................................................................“Aley” A little lassie dear, A little laddie here; No more hard books, Nothing but loving looks. KATHERINE VINCENT.................................................................“Kate” Glee Club (4). With a mechanism worthy of Edison. CATHERINE WALKER English Plays (4). “ High School laddies, no! Vve a better Beau. Page 35 FORREST WAYNE.......................................................................“Wayne” Minstrels; Class Basketball (4). “ With the belief that he could captivate any heart .” JOHN WEATHERHEAD..................................................................“Jack” Glee Club (4); Minstrels; Class Basketball (2) (3) (4); Board of Control (3); Football (4); Track (2) (3) (4); Glee Club (4). By Heck! WOW!” EDNA WEGGE.......................................................................“Wegge” Treasurer, After-Dinner Club (4). “A friend in need is a friend indeed GOLDIE WEINROTT.....................................................“Gulldie” “Aunt Ida” Senior Play; Class Editor, ’16 “M”; Second Place, Girls Declamation (3); Debating (4); Extempore Contest (4). “ like 'Jack and the Bean Stalk And ‘Red Riding Hood'; But these don't compare with My ‘Babe (in the) Wood'.” FRANK WELCH..................................................................... cte Football (4); Class Basketball (1) (2); Captain (3); Dispatch-Argus Contest (4); Athletic Editor, “M”; Minstrels; Basketball (4); Debating Team (4); Senior Play; Second Place, Oratorical (4). “They must be talking about me-they're laughing.” GLADYS WHITESIDE.............................................................“Whitey” English Play (4); Senior Play; Photo Editor, “M.” “To define her would take greater men than we!” RICHARD MOUSLEY............................................. Football (4); Minstrels. ”A good understanding, and a fine foundation for the future.” Page 36 KENNETH HILL.......................;.......................................“Ken” Minstrels. “Director of the M.H.S. Matrimonial Agency .” De ETHEL INGWERSON “Studious above all things.” CHESTER WIDERQUIST...........................................................“Wedie” Football (3); Basketball (2) (3) (4); Minstrels. “What! Am I really through High School?” CHESTER WITHERSPOON..........................................................“Spoon” “So thin that he could lake a bath in a fountain-pen.” CHARLES MITTON..............................................................“Sleepy” Track (3) (4). “He is the live-wire of the 1916 Class,—on the cinder path.” GENEVA GULLBERG.............................................................“Geneve” Junior Play “She closed the door just as I got there ” Page 37 t American History About seventeen or eighteen years ago (maybe more), there were born in various parts of the country, about one hundred and fourteen girls and boys. In most ways they were just like any other boys and girls; they went to school; sometimes they got their lessons (a good share of the time they didn’t); the girls played house and put on their mothers’ skirts; the boys played marbles and tore large perforations in their trousers and stockings. In one way they were unlike any other boys and girls of any place, or any time—they were destined to compose the only class that would or could ever graduate from the good old M. H. S., in the year 1916. Think of it, Seniors! Never was there, never will there be, another 1916 Class. Possibly the first time any of us ever thought anything about it was when we were in the Eighth Grade. In fact, that was the first time we ever ‘‘got together.” Oh, that Eighth Grade! Remember how we filed back and forth from one room to another? We dared not raise our heads for fear some “lynx-eyed” teacher would pounce upon us for some reason, obvious or otherwise. How we watched the clock; fearing that we would be called upon to give the principal parts of the verb “be,” or to solve “2 3 of 39 is twice what number?” (work it and see), before the bell would ring. Do you know, when I think of that Eighth Grade, my heart aches for those who are compelled to enter its dark and gloomy portals. After Eighth Grade, what? High School, of course. Sad to relate, our num- ber should have been much larger, but many, for one reason or another, dropped out. Some of these same “many” now wish they had continued. But, to return to High School: We must have been “some green-looking Freshmen” when we first “came over,” and were treated accordingly. Although there weren’t so many “children in the family” then, yet things were bad enough. We were given lockers in the very darkest corners, and seats in the assembly in the very last rows. From these points of vantage, and with bodyguards of teachers who took care that we did not whisper or work Algebra while some man tried to persuade the boys they shouldn’t eat any breakfast, still less dinner, and ditto, supper, we listened with open-eyed admiration while the members of the various teams sprang up in different parts of the audience and made their speeches. What grand, eloquent and brave orators we thought they were, to face the whole roomful of “people,” and “they didn’t seem a bit scared, neither.” During this time Mr. Nutting sat on the platform and seemingly looked a distinct and separate hole through each and every unfortunate child that so far forgot himself as to wriggle. This gentleman, you will understand, was looked upon with awe and reverence—by the freshmen. If he condescended to step on our toes in the halls (which often happened), we were envied by others (freshmen) who were not so fortunate. After weeks of strenuous labor on the part of the upper class-men, the fact was finally embedded in our Page 38 brain, never to ask a Senior to direct us to Room 28 (for we invariably landed in the basement) and never to get in the way of a senior; but step humbly aside and stand either with averted gaze or uplifted, worshiping eyes—either attitude accepted by aforesaid Senior. After awhile our eyes assumed their natural size, and our mouths didn’t pop open so quickly as before—we were Sophomores. Happily for our new-found dignity, we did not know just what “Sophomore” really meant. A Sophomore is a “pretender” to the throne of knowledge— in other words, he thinks he knows something, when he really doesn’t know so much after all. (There, “18’s,” see what you are?) Among several things, or rather the thing that hurt our feelings, was the fact that many people in the school, including our own class president, failed to see our “pep,” and, really, under the circumstances, I don’t suppose you could blame them. In fact, one hardhearted person went so far as to say that “all we needed was a couple of tombstones, and we would make a full-fledged graveyard.” Very clever, wasn’t it? At last, after many trials and tribulations we ran the gauntlet of the Sophomore year and arrived safe and sound, but a little breathless, in the Junior year. Now, since we were a couple of years removed from the Freshmen, and hoping against hope that others had forgotten our “greenness” and tendencies to “bite,” which we ourselves were trying to efface from our memories, we took great delight in scaring “the little ones.” But for some reason or other they didn’t seem to be very much afraid of us, and to our chagrin, persisted in “sassin’.” What is this world coming to, that Freshmen refuse to acknowledge the “divine right” of upper classmen ? We think we made a pretty good appearance that year of 1914-15. Of course, we made mistakes. Who doesn’t? And if we were to do certain things over we might do them differently—then again we might not. Then, one September morning, about 700 girls and boys woke up with a queer feeling. Oh, yes, school began, and they were going to see their school fellows again, many of whom probably had not met since last June. About 114 had an extra queer feeling; a blending of dignity, surprise, condescension, and good humor. These 114, you must understand, were Seniors. Seniors, great big capital S and two-foot letters. With the title “Senior” came, presumably, the first three or four rows in the balcony. Well, we began to “perk up” and had more meetings and decided to have more social events. And we had them too; a little here and a little there— a “Wienie” Roast, a Masquerade, a Girls’ Banquet and a Boys’ Banquet—till now, the year is drawing to a close. The invitations are coming and the girls are beginning to wonder how they’ll look in their new dresses. The Senior Play, “Green Stockings,” is a settled fact, and Rev. Babcock is going to preach our baccalaureate sermon the 28th of May. Then one June evening, not very far off, dignified and embarrassed, in high collars, caps and gowns, and squeaking shoes, we’ll tip-toe across the broad expanse before that sea of faces, get our diplomas— and our High School days are over. ETHEL PRESTON. Page 39 mrflPBfi SEPTEMBER 7th. Rain. Halls flooded with Freshies. 8th. Cafeteria opens. Coffee for Faculty only. 9th. Boys don football togs. No more pie! 10th. Senior class election. Carl captures prize third time. 13th. Athletic Board of Control meets. 14th. Ebi heads Athletic Association, Skogh, yell-master. Good for the Seniors! 15th. Annual Board announced. 18th. High School plays Alumni, 28—0. We get the goose-egg. 20th. McGough makes first public appearance, makes deep and lasting impression. 23rd. First Massmeeting. School gives team sendoff. 26th. Team comes back bathed in defeat. Kewanee, 39; Moline, 0. McGough too mad to speak. 27th. All eyes on Mr. Nutting’s new fall suit. 28th. Found: A substitute for Blanch Knox. Mildred Altz appears in Merry Christmas attire. 30th. What’s going to happen? Dot Merriman seen studying, second hour. OCTOBER 2nd. First and Second Teams wage great battle. First on top. 5th. Cards out. “If we only got what we deserved------------” 6th. Lost: A quantity of gum in Miss Melin’s ADVANCED AL GEBRA Class. Seniors wear air of mystery. (Deep stuff.) 7th. Plot thickens. 7th. Big “PEP” Meeting. Bouquet offered as special inducement to speechmakers (the same bouquet). 8th. Holiday. Moline invades Geneseo, we won, 19—0. Mystery still unsolved. 9th. Mystery solved at last. Seniors steal lead on classes with Wienie Roast. All kinds of fun. 9th. Pete’s great toe defeats Peoria Manual, 3—0. 11th. Lots of yelling and speeches. Lost first period. 13th. Say, Steve, why didn’t Andy wear his flannel shirt today? 14th. How are the Freshies going to amuse themselves? No more matching pennies. 15th. Junior Masquerade—ain’t we gay? 16th. Moline, 13; Monmouth, 13. Thirteen is an unlucky number! 18th. Prof. Adams nearly lands in police station. Bad example!!! 23rd. Moline-Freeport Football Game. Moline, 0; Freeport, 12—sad! sad! story! 28th. JDispatch-Argus Contest. 29th. Big Massmeeting. All kinds of “pep.” 30th. Moline beats Rock Island, 13—0. We change our minds about 13 being an unlucky number. 30th. Senior Party. Football heroes especially honored. Gingerbread and cider—sweet (?). Page 40 NOVEMBER 1st. Pete sees black cloud of gloom over R. I. H. S. 3rd. R. I. wins newspaper contest. Punk decision. 4th. At Senior Fellowship Meeting, our class president, speaking in favor of pins for the club, vehemently declared they were needed to hold the fellows together. He ought to know. 6th. Team leaves for Rockford. “Ax” all dressed up. 8th. An interesting lecture on the sights of Rockford by the Hon. Peter Fransecus Welch. 12th. Freshmen Masque. Enjoyed themselves as infants will. 13th. Moline, 27; Sterling, 7. McGough airs vocabulary. 17th. According to our foremost leaders of fashion, Andy and Wedey, canes will be very popular this year. 25th. Moline vs. Davenport--nuff sed. DECEMBER 1st. Moline second in Tri-City Boys’ Declamation Contest. 3rd. Seniors score another victory. Skogh wins first and McNeal second in local Declamation. 8th. Si Seymour will lead next year’s football team. 10th. Senior Masque. Skogh wins first in Big 8 Declamation Contest. 17th. Doll Show. We think the one named “Pete” is the cutest. 17th. Nothing to do for two weeks. 25th. CHRISTMAS. JANUARY 3rd. Back to the grind. 5th. Look out, boys, it’s leap year! 8th. Peoria Central vs. Moline. We win. 14th. Galesburg vs. Moline. We do not win. 15th. Geneseo vs. Moline. Again!!!! 15th. English plays. Dan McNeal’s extempore training proves valuable (?). He informs the audience that the curtain will fall at the end of the first act and rise before the beginning of the second. 21st. Kewanee vs. Moline. There is something wrong somewhere! 21st. End of first semester. Oh, those exams!!! 28th. Davenport vs. Moline. Just hard luck, that’s all. FEBRUARY 4th. Luck turns at last. We beat Kewanee 34-32. 5th. Minstrels. Big hit!! We have an artist in prestidigitation. (If you don’t know what it means, look it up.) 11th. We get first in Girls’ Tri-City Declamation. 12th. Rock Island wins basketball game by one point. Curses! 18th. We win from Galesburg, 39-31. Prospects bright once more. 18th. Senior Girls’ Club entertains Senior Fellowship at Leap Year banquet —not enough boys to go around. 19th. Close and exciting game. Geneseo, 16; Moline, 60. 21st. For the first time in eight years we get even with Davenport, 34-29. Page 41 23rd-25th. District Tournament. Moline winning. 26th. Junior boys’ class basketball champs. 28th. Team “brings home the bacon.” Speeches, speeches, and more speeches. “Ax” feasts on “con-soommy” while in Galesburg. 29th. Old Maids’ Day. A day we get only once in four years. Oh, these leap year parties! Not appreciated. MARCH Metrck ety ihey jee itin Europe 3rd. Billie Herzog undertakes great feat. Decides to scrub Physics Lab. 4th. Operetta “Sylvia. “Uffie” nearly loses wig and voice too. 5th. Moline invades Rock Island and comes back with the big end of a 40-30 score. 6th. Spring is come!! First spring hat appears. 8th. 1916 class meeting. Class day parts selected. 11th. 1919 middy and blue shirt party. ’Nuff said. 14th. First call for track candidates. 16th. Mr. Nutting announces: “Seniors, put your pictures in Joke Box.” What!!! 17th. Dual debates. Moline second. Pete scores hit. 17th. St. Patrick’s Day. Swedes wear orange. 18th. Senior Fellowship entertains Senior girls at dinner-dance. Sagen presented with a gift with which he is so delighted that he almost forgets to thank Fellowship for it. 20th. Girls’ basketball tournament commences. Heavy betting on the Red Sox. 21st. This gambling ought to be stopped. 22nd. George Stange wins first prize and Stofft second in University Club contest. 23rd. Sophs win. 24th. Lots of candy being passed around. Sophs give banquet in honor of the team, but so that the team may keep training and because of their youth, they were sent home at half-past ten. 25th. Junior party. Greater age and experience gives them the privilege of staying until half-past eleven. 27th. Oh, you Green Stockings! APRIL lst-9th. Spring vacation. 7th—8th. Senior Play. ] SCHOOL f' ««. W «•. hi. Page 42 Class Day' CLASS DAY PARTS Valedictorian.......................................Edmond Stofft Salutatorian..................................Dorothy E. Peterson History.........................................Herbert Efflandt Prophecy.....................................................Ethel Preston Testament..........................................Clifford Skogh Poem............................................Julia Tunnicliffe Oration........................................................Dan McNeal Musician.....................................................Helen Sellmer Mabel Anderson Lucille Abraham Lillian Beatty Jennie Boom Ruth Bausch Earl Bahnks Ruth Carlson Lexena Clair Marie Christiansen Elsie Engel HONOR ROLL Mabel Ely Ella Edwards Carl Fryxell Hedvig Godehn Juanita Grantham Clarence Monson Vera McCune Henrietta Mohr Dan McNeal Edith Miller James Monroe Oscar Olson Ralph Peterson Ethel Peterson Dorothy E. Peterson Elsie Rummel Margaretta Settle Helen Smith Helen Sellmer Edmond Stofft Page 43 JUNIORS 1917 Class Officers President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary CLASS COLORS Orange and Black Harold Wood Edna Grant ...............Gertrude Wood William Kiel BOARD OF CONTROL Louise Belouski Chauncey Kinsey SOCIAL COMMITTEE Frank Johnson Lillian Schlotfeldt Clifford Lundberg Dorothy Benson Page 45 CLASS OF 1917 (JUNIORS) 1917 Junior History Hopefully, cheerfully, yet thoughtfully, the class of ’17 launched upon the great river of knowledge, which lies between the world of our infancy and the golden isle of success. Silent, broad and deep it flows, bearing on its placid bosom a semblance of serenity, yet hiding in its mysterious depths the treacherous rocks and wild waters of darkness and failure. Often the skies are hidden by the clouds, dark and foreboding, and the chill winds of hopelessness and despair moan drearily about the frail bark set afloat. Still, for all sailors who hold their course steadily, bravely and with perseverance, courageously defying both hopelessness and fear, the land of promise looms bright and fair. Such was the journey begun by that illustrious class on that memorable morning, September 3, 1913, when the great doors of the big red building on the hill were thown open to that crowd of timid, quaking freshmen first entering the scenes of their future labors. How the Seniors—good, prophetic old souls—shook their heads, and wondered what the world was coming to that such insignificant specimens should aspire to the work they had already advanced so far. Some there were who even regretted that St. Patrick’s Day was not at hand, since there was such suitable material within reach that might well represent the verdancy of the “Emerald Isle.” But disregarding all ridicule and abuse, these brave little mariners swarmed through the building, busily seeking reci- tation rooms, or, in other words, getting “the lay of the land.” But before long, those croaking elder classes began to prick up their ears and notice what was going on, for it was evident that the “Seven-teeners” were no idle, stupid youngsters willing to live on the laurels won by their predecessors. The class was a success. However, the awakening of the other classes was too late. The Freshmen had already defeated them in the interclass basketball tournament and were the heroes of the school. To cap the climax, one man secured an “M,” the first awarded to a Freshman since 1902. The spirit and vigor of the class did not pass away with the novelty of high school life. During the Sophomore year, victories came fast. The athletic spirit of the class was fine, and in all other contests no class was better represented. And as for scholarship—well, ask the teachers about that! At last we are Juniors. Our voyage is almost over. Just one more year and the Land of Promise is before us. Yet how small, how unimportant does our mite of knowledge seem when compared with the vast ocean before us! Truly, “a man is ne er too old to learn.” But of one thing we are sure—no “Seven-teener” will ever shrink from the obstacles that arise before him during the great voyage of life. GEORGIA MANN, T7. Page 47 Who’s Who in the Junior Class Frances Babcock .. Mrs. Vernon Castle the Second. Ruth Baumgartner .. Studious, always and evermore. Louise Belouski .. “Oh, that I could reach the ‘Hight’ of my ambition!” Dorothy Benson .. A heart that’s as big as herself. Ralph Chillberg .. “Me! Myself! and I!” Edith Cox .. “High School boys are not good enough for me.” Leona Ebeling .. “Not that I love study less, but that I love fun more.” Kenneth Cornell .. Woman is his only failing. Mary Foster .. “Oh, Lord! send me a few more men.” Bessie Goldberg .. School days are like love’s young dream. Marvel Griggs .. To steal a Senior is a crime. Beware! Elizabeth Haney .. Smile and the world smiles with you. Melba Hammer .. Silence—impersonified! Lucille Hastings .. Knowledge goes, but wisdom lingers. Mildred Johnson .. “I say what I mean and I know what I think.” Charles Kerns .. Dance and dreams come true. Edward Kelly .. Always “going up.” William Kiel .. Small, but heard and seen everywhere. Chauncey Kinsey .. The kid’s good, ya gotta give ut to him. Harry Lamon .. As slender and graceful as Mercury. Ruth Long .. She speaks, acts and behaves just as she ought. Claude Ludwick .. “I are a ‘athalete.’” Clifford Lundberg .. “I just love to stay at home in the evening (?)” Wesley Lyon .. “To think of her is a pleasure.” Dorothy G. Peterson .. All love her who know her. Alice Samuelson .. Cute, pretty and unassuming. Lillian Schlotfeldt .. Quiet, but interesting. John Seids .. “The best is none too good for me.” Gunnard Strandlund .. “Gimme my 4d and a little gasoline.” Julian Smith .. He likes her a Lottie. Chalmers Seymour .. “Man delights not me. No—nor woman either.” Rudolph Wilson .. The guy with the pink top-knot. Gertrude Wood .. Merry the whole day long. Harold Wood .. “I wonder does she love me—I dunno.” Page 48 Howard Young .. Caruso the Second. Marion Young .. That “A” sweater so well known. Helen Ade .. “No one would suppose it, but I’m naturally bashful.” Herbert Almlof .. A heart-breaker, yet he never relents. Steve Anderson .. Mamma’s angel child. William Arnold .. “Anybody love me, and the world is mine.” Pearl Ball .. A diligent student. Paul Becker .. “Don’t kid me, ’cause I’ll blush.” Ruth Benson .. “I fain would rob M. H. S. of a Senior.” Raymond Bergerson .. Here’s to Bergie who gets 90’s galore, and always is wanting to get a lot more. Fay Carius .. By her name one would think she had the strength of an Atlas. Junia Chilander .. Silence is golden. Silence is divine. Mildred Chinlund .. Noisy hosiery is the spice of life. Ethel Mae Clark .. “I don’t talk much, ’cause I might spoil the shape of my mouth.” Letitia Corning .. At painting thou wilt win thy fame. Beatrice Cowley .. Not only a friend in need, but a friend indeed. Evelyn Dahlheim .. Modesty, thou art queen. Dorothy Dailey .. To know her is to love her. Catherine De Frates .. “I am queen.” Holbert Ellis .. What’s the use of all this strife and hurrying pell-mell through life. Alice Erickson .. Mr. Sagen’s rival. Elvira Esping .. So quiet, yet so lovely. Elsie Peterson .. She hasn’t been here long, but she has made lots of friends. Edith Fahlstrom .. The world is sweeter for her living. Mildred Frisk .. Not fresh at all, just cute. Ethel Gallagher .. Our rapid steno. Harlow Gaylord .. What need is there for words when the proof is present? Deep one? Don’t get excited. Edna Grant .. Studious. Studious. Studious. No other words will suit. Linna Hall .. “I don’t talk much, but I think a lot.” Hjalmer Hanson .. A shark, if there ever was one. John Hedlund .. Tut, tut, my boy, the girls won’t bite. William Hokinson .. We play football, we do. Harry Johnson .. Knowledge is folly unless common sense guides it. Paul Johnson .. To be of service, rather than conspicuous. Sabina Johnson .. Let us pray! Fernando Kline .. Will try to look sociable. £my Kroeger .. There is no happiness save of the heart. Ferdinand Eldean .. “I don’t study; I’m just naturally a shark.” Page 49 Marguerite Kroeger .. Like the flower whose name she bears. Edna Langford .. Her eye and manner bespeak ambition. Lela Lees .. A very likeable girl. Beatrice Berry .. “Here’s to the boys, who double my joys.” Ethel Lyon .. “I will not speak a word.” Georgia Mann .. Sweetness personified. Mary Alice Metzgar .. She is, herself, a dowry. Margaret Miller .. You can’t aways hear her or see her, but she is always there. Vera Miller .. “I giggle, giggle, as I go.” Rose Montgomery .. “I would not grow too fast, for sweet flowers grow slow, and weeds make haste.” Octavia Newquist .. Punctuality personified. Walter Pierson .. Always ready?? Helen Connor .. Noisy as the day is long. Franklin Peterson .. “I jump on my horse and away I go. That’s bliss.” Mildred M. Peterson .. “I should say—my goodness, yes.” Myrtle Peterson .. There’s a little bit of Swedish in her eye. Marion Pierce .. A modest little maid who delights in bluffing. Alice Rehnberg .. Polly Prim. Clarence Rohwer .. Popularity came not in a small bundle. LeRoy Rosene .. Flirt, and the world flirts with you. Hazel Shallberg .. “I’m doomed to be a ‘Butch(ers) ’ wife.” Allen Simmons .. He sleeps; he is not dead. George Speer .. “I am satisfied with myself.” Irene Swanson .. Modest as a little flower. Myrtle Swanson .. A golden rule specimen. Margaret Thorngren .. Pretty, honest and gentle. Ellengray Tillotson .. “I am content with myself.” Arnold Torsell .. Small, but, oh, what brains! Edna Farquhar ..To cause a disturbance is to be happy. Pearl Wilson .. Of undisturbable equanimity? Ralph Miedke .. A dreamy fellow, with a different girl every week. Frank Johnson .. Last, but not least, and his middle name is “Witty.” Page 50 saaowoHdos Class of 1918 (Sophomores) CLASS COLORS Crimson and White President..................Fritiof Fryxell Vice-President . . . Russell Wharton Treasurer ................Barbara Garst Secretary .... Margaret Richards BOARD OF'CONTROL Catherine Sherwood Albert Crampton SOCIAL COMMITTEE Lillian Larson Bernice Oppenheimer Wallace Swanson Willis Kuschman Page 51 CLASS OF 1918 (SOPHOMORES) The Class of 1918 (Sophomores) In looking back into past years and reviewing the classes that have graduated from Moline High School, we find that at intervals some class has entered the school that stands out from its fellows, as possessing traits and qualities that mark it from the others. Such classes are usually the leaders and the live-wires of the school. There have been such classes, there will undoubtedly be more, and at present there is such a class in our school. We, the members of the Sophomore Class, have the honor and privilege of belonging to such an organization, for the class of 1918 certainly possesses the characteristics which mark it from all other classes. It would be well to give here a brief sketch, or chronicle, of the feats accomplished by this wonderful class in the first two years since it became a part of the Moline High School. No Sophomore will forget the red-letter day that marked our entrance into high school circles. At first the upper classmen tried to dampen the ardor and enthusiasm of our hopefuls by the usual methods practised on first-year students, but these beginners possessed a spirit that was not to be daunted. It did not take the rest of the school long to find out the kind of freshmen in their midst, so persecutions gave way to respect and deference. At the customary class election held at the beginning of the semester, Albert Cramp-ton was chosen president; Elizabeth Ver- non, vice-president, and Lillian Larson and Lina Fink, secretary and treasurer respectively. The success of the year which followed was largely due to the good work of these officers. The social committee arranged two entertainments for the class the first year—one being a Hard Times Party and the other an informal party held in the new gym. Both were a pronounced success and reflect credit on the committee. Activities were resumed upon the beginning of the following fall semester by electing Fritiof Fryxell, president; Russell Wharton, vice-president; Margaret Richards, secretary; Barbara Garst, treasurer. The social year was opened by a Blue Shirt and Middy Party held in the gym. Over a hundred students turned out for it, and all pronounced it a great success. A program furnished by class members featured the entertainment. The next affair arranged by the committee was a Christmas Party. Santa Claus favored the class with a visit and presented all present with a souvenir. All enjoyed the games and fun, and especially the refreshments—cider and cookies—that followed Santa’s visit. The big event of the year for the eigh-teeners, however, was the Sophomore banquet given in honor of the two class basketball teams. A formal three-course dinner was served in Miss Weckel’s Cafe, several Freshmen girls acting as waitresses. Cha- Page 53 perons, coaches and team members were called on for speeches after the supper. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games and dancing. Not only in social activities but in all other lines of school life as well, has the class been prominent. In the first year, the valiant Eighteeners took third and fourth in the girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments respectively. The boys and girls united to beat the other classes in the interclass track meet, and succeeded in carrying off first honors. The second year the boys went through the tournament in fine shape, being beaten only by the Juniors, and taking second place. The girls avenged the defeat inflicted on the boys by beating the Juniors and taking first place in the tournament. Thus, in all lines of school activity the Sophomore Class stands in the foremost rank. The only thing that casts a shadow over the year for the Sophomores is the sorrow occasioned by the death of two of the most prominent class members. With two years still before it in which to continue its progress, great things can be expected from the Class of 1918. If the class continues to show the spirit and enterprise which has marked its course thus far, it is safe to predict that the Eighteeners will complete their course in the Moline High School with such honors as have never before been accorded to a class. FRITIOF FRYXELL, T8. Page 54 The Sophomore Personality Contest In our Sophomore Personality Contest for the 1916 “M,” the votes of the class showed us many things we never knew before. The results were very surprising. To think that Joe Walker was the best student in the class of ’18 would make any one, especially the girls, willing to keep an eye on him. It is, we’ll admit, a great honor to be voted the best student by a vote of 85. Of course, we all had an idea that Albert Crampton thought he was the best student, even if he wasn’t, and it must be heart-breaking to Albert to think that he is not. Some people get along in this world by bluffing their way through. Elwyn Berg-sten was a bluffer while at the eighth grade, but now, although he is but a sophomore, he is considered the biggest bluffer in the class of T8, if not in school. Everybody likes to look at a handsome man, as, for instance, Wallace Swanson. My, it must be terrible to be the handsomest man, and always in the eyes of the girls. It must be terrible to have to endure such heart-throbs. But it is very amazing when we hear that Herbert Mullins thinks he is the handsomest man. Now we can account for his being so full of smiles, especially when he meets the girls. “Fussers” are not uncommon, but the question is, who is the biggest “fusser?” A fellow can have a girl, but when he has girls, he is a “fusser.” From what the sophomores think, Jewel Lane is “rushing” them all, and is the biggest fusser in the sophomore class. Every country, every state, every city and every school has its sports. Who can it be that is the sportiest chap in the class of ’18? Why, it’s Walter DeClerk, of course. That certainly is no lie that Lincoln Radcliffe tries to be the sportiest guy. Boys, when you want to know what the style is, look at Lincoln. “Say, kid, who do you think is the prettiest girl in the class of ’18?” is a question often asked by the 1918 class boys. The question has been solved. Girls do try very hard to be pretty and attractive. However, there is nothing like the natural stuff. She is the fairest of fairest. Who? Margaret Richards. Her dimples are as deep as waves in the ocean. It is a very pleasant thing to be popular, especially with the boys. Elizabeth Vernon’s smile and pleasant manner have made her the most popular girl in the class of 1918. Page 55 W ORET foe V£- 7 V£TAR ♦ Class of 1919 (Freshmen) CLASS COLORS Gold and Blue President..................Harry Fromme Vice-President . . Derwent Sherwood Treasurer Carl Wilson Secretary Bertha Battles BOARD OF CONTROL Carl Seids Elsie Schaible SOCIAL COMMITTEE Mencer Celander Harold Taylor Dorothy Merriman Grace Kuehl Page 57 The Class of 1919 (Freshmen) When the bells rang out their welcome summons to the semester beginning 1915, calling all of us who were seeking further knowledge to hasten, lest we be left to walk forever in the paths of utter darkness, we came swarming up to the Moline High School, a crowd of curious little beings scarcely visible. In fact, the upper classmen failed entirely to discern us. At last our constant clamoring attracted the attention of Principal Nutting, who, after a careful study, decided that these little innocent beings came from a strange tribe and were the freshmen. Principal Nutting became interested immediately, and at once called for a meeting. This is the way our class was founded. We elected Harry Fromme, president; Derwent Sherwood, vice-president; Bertha Battles, secretary, and Carl Wilson, treasurer. These people are doing their work very satisfactorily. We held our meetings regularly. We appointed a social committee, who arranged for a masquerade the first semester and a Blue Shirt and Middy party the second semester. Our class colors are “purple and gold,” and our new gym was decorated with our own colors, making it very attractive. We venture to say that no one had a more enjoyable time than these little “freshies.” In this way we broke into the social world. We also had a show in the athletic line, for some of our 1919 boys were on the football team this year, and we are very proud of them. So, you see, we are getting there. Just one more line, dear reader: We proved that the 1919 class has a will—so there’s a way. GLADYS ANDERSON. Page 59 FIRST ARRIVALS OF 1920 (SUB-FRESHMEN) JOHN F. McGOUGH During the past school year Moline High School was very fortunate in obtaining the services of John F. McGough as Director of Athletics. Our new coach came to us after three years of coaching at Missoula, Montana. His home is at Oriskany Falls, in the state of New York. After he graduated from high school, he entered Colgate University. During his football career at Colgate, “Mac” was chosen all-American tackle, and he certainly has lived up to his reputation while he has been in Moline. Probably no coach ever faced such difficulties when he arrived in a strange city as did McGough. In football he had a large squad of inexperienced players, and no definite field upon which to practise his athletes. But John rapidly overcame his difficulties, and organized a team of fighters. With his favorite slogan, “Fight, but fight cold,” he quickly instilled the correct spirit into the players. What McGough does not know about basketball is not worth knowing. He organized a five that won the district tournament, and the first team to ever represent Moline in the state tournament. Every player on his team was a fighter, and was always fighting until the final whistle. Our new coach has just started to develop his track team; but you can safely say that he will have several point winners; because, if you give him the candidates, “Mac” will make point winners. McGough is a great talker, and was never known to let his opponent get the best of an argument. John’s speeches in the auditorium will never be forgotten by those who have heard him orate. We can all expect winning athletic teams in the future, as long as John F. McGough is at the head of our coaching department. Monday Morning Page 61 Athletic Association Officers Kenneth Ebi, ’16..........................................President Albert Crampton, ’18 Vice-President Margaret Heimbeck, ’16 Secretary Rita Knowles..............................................Treasurer Clifford Skogh, ’16....................................Cheer Leader L. G. Tillotson, E. S. Anderson...................Faculty Managers WEARERS OF ATHLETIC “M” ATHLETIC BOARD OF CONTROL MEMBERS Faculty: Fannie K. Entrikin, E. S. Anderson Alumni: Beder Wood, Dr. Perry H. Wessel Senior: Vera McCune, Herbert Efflandt Junior: Louise Belouski, Chauncey Kinsey Sophomore: Katherine Sherwood, Albert Crampton Freshman: Carl Seids, Elsie Schaible Oscar Axene Edwin Berg . . . Roy Buelow Kenneth Cornell . Herbert Efflandt . Harry Fromme . Earl Harrah . . William Hokinson . Claude Ludwick . Clifford Lundberg . Marvin Lyon Richard Mousley . Clarence Rohwer . Chalmers Seymour John Weatherhead Frank Welch Chester Widerquist Rudolph Wilson . Foot- ball Basket- ball Track 1 1 — 1 — — 2 — — — 1 — 1 — ' — 1 — — 2 — 1 1 — — 3 2 — 2 — — — 2 — 1 — — 1 1 — 1 — — 1 — — 1 1 — 1 3 — 2 1 — WEARERS Howard Cooper Frank DeClerk Walter DeClerk Kenneth Ebi Carl OF FOOTBALL “R” Merrill Haley Theodore Johnson Chauncey Kinsey Kendall Tillotson Wilson Page 62 Football—1915 OFFICERS OF THE TEAM Rudolph Wilson....................... John T. McGough...................... Karl L. Adams........................ Loyal G. Tillotson...................• . . Captain . . . Coach Assistant Coach . . Manager FOOTBALL LINE-UP—1915 R |ousley . . . . Left Tackle RoHwer • Center Seymour . . . Left Guard promme WilsOn • • HQkinson EfflandT . . . . . Right Halfback Buelow . xene Ludwick . Wel_ch . . . . . Right Tackle . . . . Right End . . Left Halfback Wea herhead Peters dams M cGough . . . Right Guard . . Assistant Coach Coach Page 63 Adams (Assistant Coach) Rohwer Hokinson Weatherhead Efflandt Welch McGough (Coach) Seymour Wilson (Captain) Buelow Tillotson (Manager) Mousley Fromme Ludwick Axene Review of Football Season When our new coach, McGough, issued the call for candidates last September, the prospects for a successful season in football were not very bright. In the large number of gridiron warriors that responded to his call, there were only two “M” men—-Captain Wilson and Buelow— and as a result of inexperienced players, Moline was buried beneath a 28 to 0 score by the fast Alumni team. On September 25th Moline journeyed to Kewanee, and after playing the Tube City lads off their feet in the first quarter, the team went to pieces. When the smoke had cleared away, the Maroon and White discovered they had been smothered by the Boilermakers 39 to 0. By this time the coach had strengthened the weak spots of his team. As a result, we were successful on our trip to Geneseo October 8th. We completely fooled the Henry county boys with our antique formations, and came home with their scalp after beating them 19 to 0. The very next day Moline played the strong Peoria Manual Team. Several thought the two-day grind would be too strenuous for the warriors, but they fought every minute and held Peoria scoreless. The only score came after the locals had worked the ball down the field at the beginning of the fourth quarter, when Welch dropped her over for a 3 to 0 victory. With a winning spirit, the team left for Monmouth on October 16th. Welch scored the first touchdown, and then Graham of the opponents succeeded in crossing the Maroon and White line twice on forward passes. In the third quarter Smarsty raced fifty yards on a fake cross-buck for a touchdown and tied the score. After outplaying the Maple City lads throughout the entire battle, the Plow City warriors had to be satisfied with a 13 to 13 tie. When the eleven left at 6:30 for Freeport on the morning of October 23d, they were all sure of an easy victory. The long trip and overconfidence, along with a poor brand of football, proved very disastrous for the Maroon and White. A tired and weary bunch landed in town that night after a 12 to 0 defeat. On the following Monday, Coach McGough gave his customary lecture, and immediately the team started on a hard week of practice in order to wallop Rock Island. The time for the battle arrived, and the locals were ready to receive the kickoff. The battle was on, and after the oval had exchanged hands a few times, Fromme finally speared a long pass from Welch and carried the ball to the one-yard line. On a line-smash Welch carried the pigskin over for a touchdown. Moline again scored in the second quarter after Ludwick had made a sensational run of 28yards on an off-tackle play. The re- Page 65 mainder of the battle raged scoreless, but the two elevens fought hard every minute. Both teams used a varied attack, Moline being very successful with the forward pass and antique formations, and Rock Island with line-bucks. Veteran football players called the game the greatest battle ever played by the Maroon and White, and when the final whistle sounded, Moline had copped a great victory by a 13 to 0 score. As our previous northern trip to Freeport was disastrous, so was our game at Rockford on November 6th. The big Red and Black team were more than a match for the Maroons, and their smashing style of attack resulted in our defeat 20 to 0. •On November 13th Sterling furnished the opposition. Every man in uniform got a chance to show his worth, and several of the scrubs played as well as the replaced veterans who ornamented the sidelines. Moline captured the struggle by a 27 to 7 score. On Thanksgiving Day several thousand rooters gathered at Three-I Park, Davenport, to witness the annual battle between the Blue and Red and the Maroon and White. The Plow City lads were greatly outweighed, and were defeated 42 to 0. But the score does not tell the wonderful fight put forth by Moline. Time after time the locals got within scoring distance only to have some misfortune stop them. Davenport’s backfield were great ground gainers, but the Maroon and White found their line easy to penetrate. Next season Moline should be represented by a wonderful team. Of the twelve “M” men, only five will graduate. Mousley, Weatherhead, Welch, Efflandt and Axene will surely be missed, but with seven “M” men on hand next fall, a nucleus for a strong aggregation will be ready for the season of 1916. Ludwick at Monmouth Page 66 Harry Fromme, “Butch,” “Germany” Left End “Butch” was a great offensive as well as defensive player. “Butch” was often called back from the line to carry the ball, and especially in the Davenport game. To see “Germany” tear down the field and cover a pass might make you think there was a bucket of sauerkraut tied to it. We have three more years to watch Harry battle for Moline. Richard Mousley, “Dick,” “Ugly” Left Tackle “Dick” played tackle all season, and was there to deliver the goods. While playing football, “Ugly’s” face was his fortune, and with it he was able to frighten many of his opponents. “Graceful” was a strong man in the line and a good place-kicker. Richard’s shoes will be hard to fill next season. Chalmers Seymour, “Si,” “Longfellow” Left Guard “Si,” our next captain, played a good, consistent game at guard all season. Though playing a guard, “Longfellow” may some day pick up a fumble, and if he hits his stride, he’s gone (if you don’t think so, just try walking down the street with him). Chalmers made the All-State Team. Rudolph Wilson, “Rudie,” “Blondy” Center “Rudie ’ our fair-haired center and captain, was always on the job when a hole for the backs was needed. “Blondy” was a great defensive player, always bringing the man down with a clean, hard tackle. “Baldy” was picked on the All-State second team, and as this is his junior year, we will welcome him again on the gridiron next fall. Page 67 John Weatherhead, “Jack,” “Rock” Right Guard With his tall frame, “Jack” was able to look over most of his opponents. “Rock” was fighting “hard” every minute, and very few gains were made through this stony point. John will probably be sheriff of “By Heck” county next fall, as the Davenport game was his last battle for the Maroon and White. Roy Buelow, “Bosco,” “Kaiser” Right Tackle “Bosco” fought every minute, and was always ready to “get the jump on ’em.” Because of his nose-guard, Roy’s nationality was mistaken by the inhabitants of Geneseo, but “Kaiser” won out, because he was always successful in talking his opponent to death. Roy will be a very valuable man for our next eleven. Oscar Axene, “Axe,” “Fleetfoot” Right End “Axe” generally handed it to them when they came around his end of the line. “Fleetfoot” was good at breaking interference, and he received a forward pass just as he does a $1.50 meal. “Swede” had hard luck the first part of the season with his wrist, but after it had healed, he was back there with the same old fight. Oscar has completed his only season of football for M. H. S. Clarence Rohwer, “Clumsy,” “Noisy” Center “Clumsy” began his football career proper in the Rock Island victory. Going into a crucial battle without any experience and playing a wonderful game, “Sleepy” certainly made the scouts open their eyes to watch him. We expect big things from “Noisy” next season. Page 68 Frank Welch, “Pete,” “Rabbit” Quarterback To see “Rabbit” tear around the end with the ball would make you think some hunter was on his trail. “Pete” was a wonderful general and a good punter and drop-kicker, often punting Moline out of danger and beating Peoria Manual with his drop-kick. Frank has played his last game of football for Moline High. Claude Ludwick, “Lud,” “Pie-face” Right Halfback “Lud” was always good for a gain, and especially when “Rabbit” called signal No. 14, on which he raced 28 yards in the Rock Island game. “Pie-face” was a strong defensive man, and only once during the season did his mind stray away from football, and that was after he had seen Emma before the game in Freeport. We are glad Claude will be with us another season, as we sure need him. Herbert Efflandt, “Butch,” “Snowshoes” Fullback “Snowshoes” plowed up the snow at fullback all season. “Butch” was always good for a gain through the line because he always had bigger feet than any of his opponents. Whenever “Butch” took a step, it was easily a five-yard gain. Herbert graduates, and next fall he will probably be plowing up the opponents of Germany. William Hokinson, “Hokie,” “Dropsy” Left Halfback Although very light, “Hokie” played good ball all season, and especially in the final game with Davenport. “Dropsy,” with his three years of experience, and a new invention of sticky hand material, should be a valuable man next season. Page 69 The Scrubs Haley Adams (Coach) McGough (Ass’t Coach) Gaylord Kinsey Cooper Ebi Samuels Tillotson C. Wilson Johnson Duffin MOLINE’S FOOTBALL SCORES 1915 Sept. 18— Moline 0 Sept. 25 - Moline 0 Oct. 8— Moline 19 Oct. 9— Moline 3 Oct. 16— Moline 13 Oct. 23— Moline 0 Oct. 30— Moline 13 Nov. 6— Moline 0 Nov. 13— Moline 27 Nov. 25— Moline 0 Totals—Moline 75 'Games abroad. Alumni . 28 Kewanee . 39 Geneseo . . 0 Peoria Manual 0 Monmouth . 13 F reeport . 12 Rock Island 0 Rockford . 20 Sterling . . 7 Davenport . 42 Opponents 161 THE SCRUBS One reason why Moline had a good football team last fall was because of the everlasting fight put forth by the Scrubs. The Seconds have a great deal to do with the development of a strong first team, and the Scrubs certainly performed their duty last season. Next season several of our fighting Scrubs will be holding regular positions on the first team. Page 70 V WoNOf f WOW Review of Basketball Season Call for candidates was issued before the holidays, and a large squad responded. Coach McGough had three “M” men around whom to build a strong aggregation. The season opened with a great victory over Peoria Central 37 to 34. The Peorians were leading 24 to 10, but Mc-Gough‘s lecture during the intermission forced the boys to sweep the Centrals off their feet in the second half of the battle. Moline started on a terrible slump January 14th, and lost to Galesburg, Geneseo, Kewanee and Davenport. The Maroons struck their stride on February 4th and walloped Kewanee 32 to 18. In the first encounter with Rock Island, the Islanders won after a gruelling battle. Moline got twelve field baskets to Rock Island’s eight, but A1 Tabor and his fifteen free throws were sufficient to give them the long end of a 34 to 32 score. On February 18th the locals started on a great winning streak of ten consecutive games. Galesburg was defeated in the college town after a very rough contest 39 to 31. The very next evening Moline got revenge for her defeat early in the season at the hands of Geneseo. The Henry county lads were smothered by practically the second team 61 to 16. Probably the greatest date in the basketball history of the Maroon and White is February 21, 1916. After trying for ten years to beat our rivals across the river, we were at last successful, and the game ended 34 to 23 in our favor. The superior teamwork of the locals, along with accurate basket-shooting, were too much for the Red and Blue. The victory was the second in the history of the two schools for Moline, and when the final whistle blew, there were hundreds of happy people saying, “Well, we finally walloped Davenport.” The very next Thursday the team left for the District Tournament at Galesburg. The results of the games there will never be forgotten by followers of the Maroon and White. Eliminating all the strong teams, and three of them in one day, was no easy task, but hard training and good management by Coach McGough brought about the result. Moline had won her first tournament, and we were sure proud of the boys that represented the Maroon and White at Galesburg. Our teamplay and basket-shooting clearly outclassed Rock Island for the second time March 5th, at the Rock Island Y. M. C. A. The battle ended 40 to 30. The long trip to Decatur for the State Tournament was started on March 8th, and in the first game on the following day the locals beat Canton in an overtime battle 34 to 33. After leading Duquoin 12 to 10 the first half of our second game, the Southerners took a great spurt and the battle ended 30 to 15 in their favor. Moline had a great season. On team-play, the Maroons clearly outclassed all opponents, and with Widerquist, Welch and Lyon, the scoring department was well handled. Captain Ludwick as running guard, and Rohwer as standing guard, could not be excelled when it came to holding the opponents to a low score. In Widerquist, Lyon, Welch and Axene, some of the greatest players that ever represented the Maroon and White will be lost. Of last year’s team, Captain Ludwick, Rohwer, Wilson and Cornell will be with us next season, so the prospects for a championship team are very bright. Page 72 McGough (Coach) Welch Rohwer Widerquist Lyon Ludwick (Captain) Cornell Wilson Anderson (Manager) Axene Basketball OFFICERS OF THE TEAM Claude Ludwick...........Captain John F. McGough............Coach Edgar S. Anderson .... Manager TEAM MEMBERS Chester Widerquist, R. F. Oscar Axene, R. F. Frank Welch, L. F. Kenneth Cornell, L. F. Claude Ludwick, L. G. Rudolph Wilson, L. G. Marvin Lyon, C. Clarence Rohwer, R. G. BASKETBALL SCORES, 1916 Jan. 7— Moline 37 Peoria Central 34 Jan. 14— Moline 32 Galesburg 40 Jan. 15— Moline 17 Geneseo . . 21 Jan. 21 Moline 27 Kewanee . . 30 Jan. 28— Moline 19 Davenport . 29 Feb. 4— Moline 32 Kewanee . . 18 Feb. 12— Moline 32 Rock Island . 34 Feb. 18— Moline 39 Galesburg 31 Feb. 19— Moline 61 Geneseo . 16 Feb. 21— Moline 34 Davenport 23 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GAMES AT GALESBURG Feb. 24— Moline 23 Galesburg. . 19 Feb. 25— Moline 49 Colusa . . 10 Feb. 26— Moline 34 Kewanee . 28 Feb. 26— Moline 30 Rock Island . 22 Feb. 26— Moline 34 Monmouth . 19 MOLINE CHAMPIONS OF DISTRICT Mar. 5— Moline 40 Rock Island . 30 STATE TOURNAMENT AT DECATUR Mar. 9— Moline 34 Canton . . 33 Mar. 10— Moline 15 Duquoin . . 30 Totals, Moline 579 Opponents . 457 'Games abroad. Games won, 12. Games lost, 6. Page 74 John F. McGough, “Mac,” “Tony” Coach With the spirit of “fight, but fight cold,” Coach McGough developed the greatest team that ever represented the Maroon and White. John knew basketball and certainly knew how to teach it. “Mac” was known to get in an argument with Coach White of Monmouth once, but White had little chance to flash his color while McGough was talking. Capt. Claude Ludwick,“Lud,” “Agony” Left Guard The new ruling of four personal fouls seemed rather hard on “Lud” at first, but he finally overcame the fouling habit and played great ball all season. “Agony,” with the exception of the short time he was crippled with a bad foot, was in every game, and his defensive work was responsible for our successful season. Claude should be a wonder next season. Clarence Rohwer, “Lanky,” “Noisy” Right Forward Very few forwards were able to get by “Lanky,” and his long arms broke up many of the opponents’plays. “Noisy” is quite a basket-shooter for a quiet fellow, and his close guarding and everlasting fight will make him a very valuable man for next season. Page 75 Chester Widerquist, “Wedie,” “Scandy” Right Forward “Wedie” was a wonderful floor man, a brilliant basket-shooter, and a great fighter. What more could you expect? “Scandy” was picked All-District center, and forward on All-State second team. Chester will certainly be missed next season, for his four years of basketball service for the Maroon and White will never be forgotten. Marvin Lyon, “Muff,” “My Gosh” Center It will be a long time before Moline gets another man to play the floor as well as “Muff” did during the past season. “My Gosh” was in every battle, and was always fighting until the final whistle. Marvin was picked on the All-District second team, and he will surely be missed next season. Frank Welch, “Pete,” “Rabbit” Left Forward Welch played throughout the season, with the exception of the Kewanee game at Kewanee. It happened the Kewanee game followed the “wrecking of the Gene-seo House,” so “Pete” was not on the trip. “Rabbit” was fast in getting down the floor, and was a mighty good basket-shooter. “Irish” was picked on All-District second team, and will be missed in 1917. Page 76 Oscar Axene, “Dropsy,” “Ax” Forward “Dropsy” was dropping them in whenever he got into the game. When “Ax” came into the Peoria Central game and shot four straight baskets, he won a great victory for Moline. “Swede” was a fighter, and could play either guard or forward, as demonstrated in the Colusa game. Oscar has played his only season of basketball for Moline High. Rudolph Wilson, “Baldy,” “Convict” Guard “Baldy” was always ready to enter the game and do his share to bring victory for Moline. “Convict” was mistaken once in Galesburg because of his pretty peroxide top-knot. With the same kind of wonderful guarding as in the final Monmouth game of the tournament, “Rudie” will be a very valuable man next season. Kenneth Cornell, “Ken,” “Midge” Forward Although his first year on the team, “Ken” played wonderful basketball. “Midge” did not play in many games, but while he was playing, he was fighting every minute. The great fight Cornell put forth in the Kewanee game at the district tournament certainly deserves mention. Keep it up, Kenneth, we are all expecting big things from you next season. Page 77 Boys’ Interclass Basketball Tournament Several unknown stars were discovered in the Boys’ Interclass Tournament held on Feb. 23, 24, 25 and 26. Much of the success of the tournament must be attributed to the conscientious and skillful coaching of Mr. Anderson, Mr. Giles and Mr. Williams. They each had a large mass of candidates from which to select a team, and each coach whipped together a strong aggregation. The Juniors, coached by Warren Giles, won the final game of the tournament from the Sophomores 25 to 17. The Seniors, doped to win the tournament, finished a poor third, while the Freshmen brought up the rear. On the whole, for good, clean, sportsmanlike basketball, the teams made an enviable record. All the players upheld the honor of their classes in a most creditable manner, and several of them should be putting up a great fight for positions on the ’varsity next year. Page 78 5s ■ ; I Wayne, Anderson-Coach; Efflandt, LjA Gilee-coach; Bergsten, Ryborg,I Turcott, BharJcs, Peterson, Crampton, Swanson, 1 Johnson, R. Anderson, A. AndersonJE Conrey, Johnson. Girls’ Interclass Basketball Tournament The girls’ interclass basketball tournament was held in the local gym on March 2, 3, 4 and 5. Through the coaching of Hermione Elmer, a former interclass star, every class was represented by a strong aggregation. The Sophomores probably had the greatest team of girl tossers ever developed in Moline High. The teamwork of their guards, and the wonderful basketshooting by their forwards certainly earned them the honor of Champions. They completely outclassed the Juniors in the final game by the score of 15 to 4. The Seniors, who expected to win the tournament, were given a severe jolt by the Freshmen, but they succeeded in capturing third place, while the first-year students brought up in the rear. All the girls played great basketball, and if Moline High was to be represented by a team of girls, a strong aggregation could have been selected from the four class-teams. Page 80 Track 1915 and 1916 A great decline in Track at Moline High School took place during the season of 1915. Moline was represented at Galesburg by ten inexperienced cinder-path athletes, and not one of the ten captured a single point for the Maroon and White. In the Tri-City Meet we again landed in iast place, but we made a much better showing. Never before in the history of the school did Moline fail to win a point in a track-meet. When we look back to 1906 and along to 1909, when our track teams were winning every meet, it hardly seems true that such a result could be possible. When we stop link of such track stars as Wyland, reason for our slump was the lack of a captain and the lack of competition. Competition always arouses a great deal of interest. This season, besides the Big Eight and Tri-City contests, we are to have a dual meet with Rock Island at the Island City Park on April 29. Although our track teams have not been up to standard, we have had some good individual track men. In the Tri-City Meet last spring Wayne Wharton won the quarter-mile, tieing the school record of 54:2-5. In the interclass meet, Charles Mitton established a new record of 2:11 in the half-mile. The prospects for a good team this sea- time. Mitton LITERARY (Bb Va inc JllauatjiT £bkmet (K tfor y. JKUJi,. raaux ttii ti (F for (CaictbbcLr Ofta$$ ( ifor£ J r £ c @ C si£ fl fTitcranf (fAitoi XLy, J0 eiehf feifor liJU ujoaAa jfoke ( ifor$ fit dyq yyj Ls Q CT $- z—«- _ 0 6 U P and rJ M °±IouA £ % 5UdttA eL . . JWieriafe (£tofer Aeriftant a ine %-d. JTlatia r On Friday evening, December 3rd, Clifford Skogh succeeded in capturing first place at one of the most hotly contested “Decs” Moline has heard for a number of years. His interpretation of Irish dialect, in “Conner” was most clever. Skogh won Local, Triangular at Davenport, and the Big 8 Declamation contests. Dan H. McNeal won second place and the silver medal in the Local with his rendition of “Buck,” a scene from “The Call of the Wild.” The greatest of interest was displayed at the local contest, and only after a most strenuous competition was the winner decided. Eleven candidates tried out at the first preliminary. Following is the program: Music....................Girls’ Glee Club “The Boy Orator of Zapata City” Howard Cooper, T6 “Buck” . . . Dan H. McNeal, T6 “Eulogy of Lafayette” . John Seids, T7 “Conner” .... Clifford Skogh, T6 Music....................Girls’ Glee Club “King Robert of Sicily” Edmond Stofft,’16 “Skimpsey” . . Kendall Tillotson, T6 “The Man with One Talent” Merrill Trowbridge, ’18 “David Harum’s Horse Trade” Russell Wharton, T8 Solo Dance . . . Josephine Croswell AWARD OF MEDALS Judges: Miss Iva Pearce, Miss Rae Rosenstein, Mrs. L. B. Canterbury, Miss Lillian Ward. + BIG EIGHT At the Big Eight Declamation Contest in Davenport, December 10th, Clifford Skogh won first place. Moline appreciated this honor, for not since 1910 has Moline placed first in this Big Eight contest. Tom Merriman last year took the silver medal at Monmouth, but it remained for Clifford to raise the honor of the school one notch higher. His work was excellent, and reflects credit upon his own ability and upon his training. Page 84 Girls’ Declamation Contest At the contest held on February 11th, Gladys Anderson, in a selection from “The Bishop’s Carriage,” won first place, a gold medal and the honor of representing Moline at the Big Eight at Rock Island on the 18th. Miss Anderson, who is of the class of 1919, deserves great praise for her excellent style of delivery and her unusual stage presence. It is a rare thing for a Freshman to win such an honor. The school will expect much of her in the future. Marvel Griggs, in a scene from the “Lion and the Mouse,” won second place and added to her present trophies the silver medal. Great interest was displayed in this year’s contest, not only by the contestants, but also by the student body. Following is the program: Music....................Boys’ Glee Club “The Bishop’s Carriage” Gladys Anderson, ’19 “The Tale of Two Cities” Barbara Garst, ’18 “The Lion and the Mouse” Marvel Griggs, ’17 “The Tale of a Shirt” Frances Grove, ’16 Music....................Boys’ Glee Club “The Lance of Kanana” Ida Horblit, ’18 “Billy Brad’s Big Lie” Dorothy Merriman, ’19 “The Last Word” Dorothy Peterson, ’16 “The Man Who Planted Grass” Goldie Weinrott, ’16 Music . Boys’ Glee Club Piano Duet Helen Sellmer, De Ethel Ingwersen Decision of Judges and Award of Medals. the Hungry Page 85 Triangular Declamation Contest Nineteen fifteen brought a new form of contest to the schools of the tri-cities, known as the triangular contest. A triangular contest for the boys, on December 1st, preceded the Big Eight contest at Davenport, December 10th, and one for the girls, on February 9th, preceded the Big Eight at Rock Island, on February 18th. On each of these occasions, each school selected two teams of three members each—one team to stay at home and the other to go to one of the other two schools of the trio. On Wednesday afternoon, December 1st, Clifford Skogh, Dan McNeal and Kendall Tillotson defended the Maroon and White at Davenport and won with a score of 30 to 33. Edmond Stofft, Howard Cooper and Merrill Trowbridge met Rock Island on the home floor. Two of our speakers had the misfortune to run overtime, but despite these unavoidable mishaps, this team, too, exhibited excellent ability. The score was 33 to 30 in favor of Rock Island. In the final scoring Moline secured second place in the triangle. On Wednesday afternoon, February 9th, Marvel Griggs, Ida Horblit and Goldie Weinrott tied the strong Iowa team at Davenport with a score of 32. Gladys Anderson, Dorothy Merriman and Dorothy Peterson met Rock Island on the home floor and succeeded in keeping their ranks down to 29 against Rock Island’s 34. By the final ranking Moline held first place in the triangle. These triangular contests have won instant popularity. They give candidates for Big Eight honors practice in speaking before a strange audience, and they also give the student bodies opportunity to hear speakers from other schools. An additional element of popularity is the fact that the literary “M” is awarded to each student who takes part in one of them, since the “M” is given to every student who represents the school in a literary contest with another school. Page 86 r Debating—1916 1 Debating at Moline High School this year opened with glittering and golden prospects. The question, “Resolved, that the present army and navy program of the United States is inadequate to meet the demands of the nation,” proved extremely interesting. Fifteen entered for the preliminaries; out of these fifteen, two of the best “green” teams ever representing Moline were selected. On February 25th, Coach Adams announced the teams: Affirma- tive—Edmond Stofft, Dan McNeal, Frank Welch; alternate, Carl Fryxell. Negative —Harold Wood, Ruth Baumgartner, Jas. Monroe; alternate, Goldie Weinrott. During the next two weeks numerous obstacles arose. Edmond Stofft, who had spent much time on the question and was considered the mainstay of the affirmative team, was taken ill, making it necessary for him to drop debate work. About this time a dispute arose between Moline and Davenport as to the interpretation of the constitution, and up to the day before the debate no definite arrangements were made for a debate. On the 16th it was decided to omit the Moline-Davenport debate and a dual affair was arranged with Rock Island. Despite these difficulties, March 17th found our teams well prepared. Carl Fryxell, Dan McNeal and Frank Welch met the Rock Island negative on the Moline floor and gave the visitors a good race; however, they were defeated by a score of 2 to 1. The negative team—Harold Wood, Ruth Baumgartner and James Monroe—met the Rock Island affirmative in Rock Island, but they, too, succeeded in converting only one of the judges. Thus our teams, which started out with golden prospects, came back with only the loser’s share. Considering the fact that none of this year’s debaters had any previous experience, we can be reconciled. The alternates must not be forgotten. Juanita Grantham, affirmative alternate, and Goldie Weinrott, negative alternate, did exceptionally good work. Alternates were required to be able to give any speech of their respective teams. They, too, are to receive literary “M’s” for their efforts. Two members of this year’s team will probably be back on the squad next year; consequently, prospects are good for 1917 debating. Page 89 MOLINE DAILY DISPATCH. £ UJ - ll.l.TKO): at. iXTrorTR at, TMA-sxrnsRi: r.wn PARIS CABINET, Dispatch—Argus Contest On the morning of October 28th, fifteen determined Moline High School students proceeded with zeal to the office of the Moline Dispatch to write a big newspaper. With much toil and perspiration did they labor through that hot October day. Long will that bewildered bunch remember the insistent peal of the telephone bell and the incessant click of the typewriters and telegraph instruments, and long will the business men of this city remember the stuttering request of a modest schoolboy for news. That afternoon fifteen hungry and weary students plodded homeward full of hopes. For five long weeks they waited, then the news came back from the judges. Contrary to our eager expectations, we did not win the Dispatch-Argus contest in 1916. However, Miss Gettemy and that weary fifteen are deserving of much praise for their excellent work on that day. We are at a loss to know why two of the judges deemed it best to award the trophy to the Crimson and Gold this year. One judge was with us. We must give Rock Island credit for having de-ieated the best editors in this section of the country. Those who defended the Maroon and White on that eventful Thursday were: Oscar Axene, Earl Bahnks, Ken- neth Ebi, Ella Edwards, Amy Freeburg, Carl Fryxell, peneva Gullberg, Vera Mc-Cune, Dan McNeal, James Monroe, Clarence Monson, John Seids, Clifford Skogh, Edmond Stofft and Frank Welch. Page 91 Wearers of Literary “M” Gladys Anderson Ruth Baumgartner Carl Fryxell Juanita Grantham Marvel Griggs Dan H. McNeal, Jr. James Monroe Inez Payton . . Clifford Skogh . . Edmond Stofft Goldie Weinrott Frank Welch . Harold Wood Dorothy Peterson Dorothy Merriman Ida Horblit Kendall Tillotson Howard Cooper . Merrill Trowbridge . Oratory Declam ation 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Debate Extempore 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Page 92 Senior Play Mrs. L. B. Canterbury This year’s Senior Play was presented two evenings—Friday and Saturday, April 7th and 8th—and was both a dramatic and a financial success. To Mrs. L. B. Canterbury, the coach, under whom the cast worked hard and faithfully, is due the credit for the smoothness of the production and the natural manner in which it was given. The experience of some of the players in former plays contributed to the success of the presentation. The play, “Green Stockings,” displayed to great advantage the dramatic ability of the characters. Mabel Ely as Celia Faraday took the leading role well and pleased her audience. Her acting was very natural and made one almost live the part with her. Vera McCune made a charming youngest sister, who was in love with “Bobby” Tarver (Kendall Tillotson), a dryly egotistical young Englishman. The con- sistency of Tarver’s acting was remarkable, and more so because of the fact that, after the illness of Edmond Stofft, to whom the part was originally assigned, Kendall got busy and learned the part on short notice. Despite this handicap, he carried out his part with great skill. Gladys Abel and Gladys Whiteside were good in their parts of Mrs. Rockingham and Lady Trenchard, sisters of Celia. Goldie Weinrott brought down the house in her part as Aunt Ida (Mrs. Chis-holm-Faraday of Chicago). In the third act she scored her triumph, when Celia made her drink against her will the wine that always went to her head. Her part was the most difficult one in the play, and she deserves much credit for its execution. Frank Welch, as old Admiral Grice, took the part of an old man well, and scared the life out of poor Tarver with his gruff questions. Several of “Pete’s” comical situations were well rendered and appreciated by the audience. Dan McNeal’s devoted, fatherly anxiety as to his daughter Celia’s future and some of his tactless remarks regarding this matter and his difficulty in marrying her off, provoked much mirth. Howard Cooper and Herbert Efflandt as Henry Steel and James Raleigh, men about town, took their parts well and were impressive in their cordiality to Celia after learning of her engagement. Martin, the butler (Oscar Axene), was very dignified in his manner and acted his part beautifully. The leading male part, that of Colonel Smith, was acted to perfection by Clifford Page 93 ACT 3 Skogh. His free and easy manner on the stage won many friends for him, and the enthusiastic applause of the audience was full proof of its appreciation for his efforts. In spite of the predictions of former classes that no Senior play could surpass their plays, we believe that ours has done that very thing, for what could be more convincing than the generally expressed remark, “It was better than the ‘movie’ Green Stockings.” THE CAST Admiral Grice (retired) . . . Frank Welch William Faraday, of Faraday Manor Dan McNeal Colonel Smith, D. S. O. . . . Clifford Skogh Robert Tarver (in love with Phyllis) Kendall Tillotson Henry Steel..................Howard Cooper James Raleigh................Herbert Efflandt (Men about town) Martin (family butler) .... Oscar Axene Celia Faraday (Faraday’s eldest daughter) Mabel Ely Phyllis (youngest daughter). . . Vera McCune Madge (Mrs. Rockingham). . . Gladys Abel Evelyn (Lady Trenchard) . Gladys Whiteside Mrs. Chisholm-Faraday, of Chicago CELIA AND SMITH (Aunt Ida)..................Goldie Weinrott Page 94 Evelyn Steel Tarver Phyllis Martin Faraday Aunt Ida Raleigh Celia Madge Grice English Plays The annual English Plays were presented Saturday evening, January 15th, in the auditorium. “The Mouse Trap” and “Miss Doulton’s Orchids” were the two plays favored by the English Department this year, and the casts were carefully picked. At the rise of the curtain on “The Mouse Trap,” Marvel Griggs as Mrs. Sommers, a young widow, and Dan McNeal as Willis Campbell, her lover, are arguing about the fearlessness of women. They have come to harsh words, when Willis suddenly sees a mouse. Immediately Mrs. Sommers jumps upon a chair and stands there in fear while he chases the mouse. Meanwhile several ladies call, and they, with the maid (Edith Miller), on hearing the news of the mouse, follow Mrs. Sommers’ example, and all stand on chairs screaming— proving to Mrs. Sommers that women are not fearless. The play requires much action, and the players proved themselves equal to the occasion. The actors of “Miss Doulton’s Orchids” were not to be outdone by those of “The Mouse Trap.” Mabel Ely as Polly, a young, newly-engaged girl, and Frances Grove as Mrs. Belknap, are very sympathetic in consoling each other when Mrs. Belknap thinks that it is Polly’s fiance, Kenneth Moore (Kenneth Ebi), and Polly thinks it is Mrs. Belknap’s husband (Edmond Stofft) who is sending flowers to another girl. Clifford Skogh as Gordon McAllister, a fickle bachelor, and Ida Horblit, as Bess, carry on their love affairs amidst the dissensions of the household. Finally, after Mr. McAllister finds that he is really very much in love with Bess and decides to settle down, he has a hard time winning her because of her knowledge of his former attachments. At last the lovers and the husband and wife explain matters, and everything is cleared up. Mr. McAllister wins Bess also by explaining his actions, and the curtain falls as the three happy pairs are united. The action in this play also was good, for professionals never showed more genuine grief than the girls did, or more discomfiture than the boys did, when they were trying to find out the meaning of the mysterious actions. The success of the two plays reflected credit on the members of the cast as well as the coaches, Miss Denning and Miss You-rex, for their hard work. Page 96 MISS DOULTON’S ORCHIDS THE MOUSE TRAP Senior Fellowship Minstrels About the best and biggest attraction ever attempted in this locality by an organization of high school boys was the minstrel show given by the Senior Fellowship Club, Saturday evening, February 5th. The entertainment was staged in the auditorium, and the boys did themselves and their coach proud that night. In a little sketch, “Box and Cox,” Dan McNeal distinguished himself in the role of Box, and Ephraim Rosene took the part of Cox. Kendall Tillotson was a cunning little old lady and acted the part of a seemingly over-gracious landlady. Clifford Skogh, our star actor, as Hermann De Fake, and Herbert Efflandt as Uneeda Bill, his assistant, pulled off some stunts that made some of the sleight-of-hand performances seen in vaudeville look tame. The skill they showed was marveled at by the audience. Of course, it was funny—it couldn’t help be with Clifford and “Butch” performing, but some of their stunts sent the audience into convulsions. The part of the show in which the whole Fellowship featured was the minstrels. The opening chorus was unique. A large white sheet with a bar of music painted on it served as a curtain, and appearing as notes of the scale were the blackened faces of the boys. A very musical scale it was too, and the boys established a name for themselves that night that will last. Various musical numbers were given by the end men, with Clifford Swanson acting as interlocutor. Jokes of local interest were interspersed with the songs and furnished much amusement. The audience was very appreciative and applauded generous- ly. The special hits were: “I Love to Stay at Home,” by Clifford Skogh; “When the War Breaks Out in Mexico,” by Chester Widerquist; “Gasoline Gus and his Jitney Bus,” by Herbert Efflandt; “Take Me to That Midnight Cakewalk Ball,” by Otto Peters, and “Alabama Jubilee,” by “Pete” Welch. The Grand Finale, “I Love the High School Faculty,” a song original with the boys and rendered effectively by Howard Cooper, added another touch of cleverness to the program. The end men were assisted with their choruses by the other members of the Fellowship, who formed a pleasing background for the main action. The boys can be congratulated on their success and feel that their efforts were well directed, as they have won the name of being the first school organization in this vicinity to give successfully anything as elaborate and unique as this minstrel show. Wade Hulette . . Coach of Minstrel Mr. Sagen .... Coach of Play The Minstrels made a hit Page 98 To D W, 4. C5 WTrttNy X UiK'E' S K ■ K Cr ez •. r w j o vf sr' Oscar's a sh: v o =? Ht f £: Fr9 Music Director i MISS ELIZABETH PETERSON Miss Elizabeth Peterson, Director of Music, has made that department of the High School more prominent and interesting than it has ever been before. It has been known for a long time that the Moline High School contains a great deal of musical talent, but it has taken Miss Peterson’s conscientious and untiring efforts to bring that talent to light and to shape it so that definite results are obtainable. She has organized an orchestra, a boys’ and a girls’ glee club, and a large chorus. All of these musical organizations have done good work, which has been a credit to Miss Peterson’s able directing. Finally, the operetta, the great musical achievement of the year, gave the public an excellent idea of the musical talent of the students and instructor of music at the Moline High School. Page 101 Girls’ Glee Club Prominent on all High School programs is the Girls’ Glee Club. It has pleased several times by appearing on the boys’ literary programs, at the Boys’ Declamation Contest, and the Tri-City Debates, and played an important part in the operetta. The repertoire of this club contains many clever and beautiful songs, and at every appearance these have been enthusiastically received. May it continue the work on the same high standard and enjoy many more successful seasons. MEMBERS OF THE GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB First Soprano Gladys Anderson Ruth Bausch Nannette Geer Thelma Hill Nina Miller Hazel Shellberg Grace Kuehl Second Soprano Mabel Ely Mildred Frost Etta Greer Edith Miller Henrietta Mohr Katherine Vincent Florence Ely First Alto Ila Anthony Elvira Esping May Larson Charmian Maxwell Merna Terrill Marvel Griggs Gertrude Wood Second Alto Selma Godehn Pearl Altz Marguerite Claus Ruby Hufford Beatrice Berry Marjorie Engstrom Page 102 MEMBERS OF THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB First Tenors Ralph Chillberg Otto Peters Howard Young Second Tenors Frank DeClerk James Ellison Arthur McLeay John Seids First Basses Carl Alsene Robt. W. Anderson Clarence Bendle Erick Davidson Frank Johnson Charles Kerns Dan McNeal Clifford Skogh Second Basses Howard Cooper Carl Fryxell Russell H. Johnson Merrill Trowbridge John Weatherhead Page 103 Orchestra The Orchestra has now gained a permanent place in the Moline High School. Although it was organized last spring, its real debut was made this year, January 15th, at the presentation of the English playlets, and a most successful debut it was, reflecting credit on every member, and es- pecially on the director, Miss Elizabeth Peterson. It also appeared at the Operetta, which was staged March 3rd, furnishing entertainment between the acts. May this organization have many more seasons as successful as its first. PERSONNEL First Violins Walter Christopher Erick Davidson Stanley Fahlstrom Franklin Nelson Cornet Muriel Garriga Second Violins Clarence Bendle Roy Hink Helen Karstens Bernice Oppenheimer Piano Helen Sellmer Page 104 The Operetta “Sylvia” A full and appreciative house greeted the students of the High School when “Sylvia,” an operetta by Maude Inch and Rhys-Herbert, was staged and sung under direction of Miss Elizabeth Peterson. Miss Peterson worked hard for the success of the undertaking, and is to be congratulated most sincerely on the result of her efforts. Nina Miller, in the principal soprano role, proved to have a voice of charming quality and considerable range, which has promise of a future. She scored her most effective work in “My Sailor Lad” and in her part of the duet with Betty (Henrietta Mohr), who also has a pleasing voice and musical capacity. Marvel Griggs and Mabel Ely were effective in their small parts as court ladies, both in singing and the dancing of a minuet with Prince Tob-bytum, the baritone. Clifford Skogh appeared as this august personage and exhibited considerable talent as a musical comedian. Gladys Anderson as Polly, Nannette Geer as Molly, and Charmian Maxwell as Dolly, made three pretty and vivacious farmers’ daughters, and Gladys Anderson earned an encore for her song, “Once a Little Bluebell,” accompanied by a sneezing chorus. Merrill Trowbridge, bass, as William, sang the part of the farmer, and Howard Young and Frank Johnson appeared also as farmer lads. Some effective chorus work was successfully carried off, supported by a school orchestra of eight violins, a cornet and piano, Miss Mildred Lund accompanying throughout. A quartette consisting of Howard Young, James Ellison, Charles Kerns and Carl Fryxell, rendered several numbers and proved to be popular. Two acts comprised the entire operetta, and the same scene, which contained a hay field, with a hay-rick and the stump of a tree, was used throughout. The music is melodious and the work contains one of the well-known songs by Rhys-Herbert. This is the tenor number, “Forever, Love, Forever,” which was sung by Ralph Chill-berg as DeLacy. Proceeds from the operetta will go toward paying for the new Packard piano, purchased recently for the Moline High School music room. MARY LINDSAY-OLIVER. Page 105 tAlendcM - lilfcrsoN % The Latin Club The Latin Club, comfortably settled in the new school, is thriving, as usual, this year. The Latin exhibit which was presented two years ago in the “old building,” and last year in “our new home,” apparently accomplished its purpose—to answer the oft-asked question, “What is the use of Latin?”—at least so far as the under classmen are concerned, for a greater number of Freshies and Sophs than ever before are now studying this “dead language,” and are attending the club meetings. All four classes were well represented at the first meeting and helped elect the following officers, one from each class: Praesidens .... Edmond Stofft, T6 Vice-Praesidens . . Harold Wood, T 7 Secretarius . . Phyllis Chapman, T 8 Quaestor .... Helen Peterson, ’19 Members of the Virgil class acted as hosts and hostesses at the meeting held March 22nd. They endeavored to give the under classmen an idea of the fourth-year work and to stimulate an interest in the further study of Latin. They certainly succeeded by presenting the following program: Song—Gaudeamus Mythological Stories from Virgil’s Aeneid Juanita Grantham Jupiter’s Speech to Venus Dan McNeal Song—Integer Vitae Funny-Bone Tickles from the Virgil Class, and Rhythmical Translations by Virgil Students .... Elizabeth Haney Grecian Solo Dance . . . Mabel Ely Song—Rubrum et Album In April, the members of the Cicero Class entertained at a regular Roman banquet en costume and en “eats.” The revived Romans in their togas entertained their guests with a Roman dance and served the characteristic Roman feast. It is now being rumored that the Virgil Class will present in May several tableaus adapted from Virgil’s “Aeneid” as a valedictory to the Latin Club. Page 107 Senior Boys’ Fellowship Club Early last fall one of the Senior boys had an inspiration—an inspiration which was worth while, for it materialized into the Senior Boys’ Fellowship Club. The purpose of this organization is chiefly educational—to gain experience and practice in impromptu speaking; though, of course, education has lavishly shared honors with sociability and good-fellowship at each of the fortnightly meetings. The boys are bound together by a constitution which was drawn up at the first meeting; are officered by Clifford Swanson, as president, and Edmond Stofft, as secretary-treasurer, and are chaperoned at each meeting by one of the men of the faculty. One of Miss Weckel’s sumptuous feasts is first enjoyed, and then the speaking. The main address is given by a man prominent in local business, philanthropy, or education. Dr. W. E. Taylor, Mr. Axel Kohler, Dr. Jos. A. Campbell, Mr. Otis Howard, Mr. W. B. McIntyre, Ex-Mayor Andrew Olson, Superintendent L. A. Mahoney, and Principal E. P. Nutting have given most interesting and instructive talks. The minstrel show presented February 5th by this club was a wonderful success and showed how closely the boys are bound together and what ideal fellowship really can accomplish. As this organization made the minstrel show possible, so did the minstrel show make possible the Senior Boys’ spread for the Senior Girls. The feast itself was wonderful, but the social time afterwards was —well, it was all just one big, glorious time, one of the most complete successes the gym has ever afforded. It was at one of the boys’ meetings that the Senior Class Yell originated. The spirit of good fellowship was running high that evening, but Mr. McIntyre raised it still higher by calling out continually “Enthusiasm!” That word, or yell, rather, is the keynote of the boys’ club and of the success of the Class of ’16 as a whole, for that class, above all others, is fairly bubbling over with “pep and ‘enthusiasm.’ ” Page 108 Girls’ After-Dinner Club About the same time that the boys were forming their club, the girls realized that an After-Dinner Club would greatly promote friendship and union among the Senior girls. They talked to Miss Get-temy, who encouraged the organization of such a club, and who, as chaperon, has aided greatly in its success. Each meeting is under the direction of Vera McCune, the president, and Edna Wegge, secretary-treasurer, and a committee of six, chosen for each meeting. After the palatable dinner has been enjoyed, the girls are addressed by the main speaker, a woman of local prominence, such as Miss Lou Harris, county superintendent; Mrs. Harry Ainsworth, a social and philanthropic leader of Moline; Mrs. Josephine Barnhardt, visiting nurse; and Mrs. Kate M. Gleason, director of Household Arts at the Manual Arts Building. Two or three of the girls also give short talks at each meeting, and so the club is proving to be an educational as well as social success. At Christmas time the Good Fellows sent fifty dolls up to the High School to be dressed by the members of the girls’ club. The dressed dolls were on display at the High School library, where they were viewed by the whole school and votes taken for the prettiest and the cutest. Each doll, bearing a name and the name of the seamstress, was then wrapped and taken down to Recreation Hall, where the dolls were finally distributed among tiny tots whose Christmas wishes are many but ill-grounded for fulfillment. The Girls’ After-Dinner Club has entertained the Boys’ Fellowship Club at a Leap Year Party, which was a very successful social event. The March meeting of the club was an event of entertainment for the women of the faculty, and all enjoyed the dinner, social time and friendliness to the fullest extent. So the club has had social, educational and philanthropic results as well as the accomplishment of its main purpose—“a more perfect union” of the Senior girls. Every member counts the moments spent at the meetings among the most cherished of her High School career—these moments of all others when she is “hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart” with her classmates. Page 109 S aJ Vw Work! Air 'T’ c. is r T£ JGL A6AI A Loo Aw Vot CtWAn Vow ft' ' . i Tear e vw | X t i escape o «ac vx cz wm Alumni The question is often asked, “Is it really worth while for a girl or a boy to go all the way through high school?” This is best answered by going over the list of the high school graduates and seeing whether a high school education has not made them a good foundation for success in later life. And what a variety of occupations we find followed by these alumni! It is not the purpose of this article to enumerate all the lines of work the graduates are following, nor to give an exhaustive list of those who have become successful. The writer will only bring to the notice of the public the fact that many of the people who have become prominent in the life of this community are graduates of our high school. To begin with, the names of many of our successful physicians are found in the list of Moline High School Alumni. There are Drs. Henry S. Bennett, A. E. Kohler, Chester C. Sloan, Perry H. Wessel, K. W. Wahlberg, A. T. Leipold and D. B. Freeman. Among the lawyers of Moline we find Judson Metzgar, Axel H. Kohler, G. A. Shallberg. Many of the alumni apparently have been greatly influenced by their teachers in school and have shown a desire to follow in their footsteps. Among the more prominent are Miss Emma Cooper, Miss Elizabeth Martin and Miss Mary Stoltenberg, principals of grade schools; Miss Julia Gettemy, Miss Emma Melin and Miss Fannie Entrikin, who hold positions in our High School; and Miss Ellen Nystrom, Mrs. Minnie K. Vinton and Miss Nellie Anthony, supervisors of special work in our school system. In musical circles the names of Mrs. Evlan Sargent, Edna Mitchell, Mrs. Ada Entrikin Peterson, Mrs. John Cunningham, Virginia Tunnicliff and Pearl Livingston are prominent. Several of our graduates have gone in for dramatics and have attained success, while others have followed artistic pursuits. Newspaper work has attracted many of our graduates. L. R. Blackman, Bert Mc-Keever, Harry Sward, Marguerite Merri- A man are well known in this line of work. The local business field is full of Moline High School alumni. Such names as George W. Crampton, Wilson P. Hunt and W. J. Ball will show what has been accomplished in business by men who got their start at the Moline High School. About a hundred and fifty of the girls after graduation entered stenographic work —many qualifying through the Civil Service examinations for government positions, while an equally large number of the boys have taken general office positions in our numerous manufacturing plants. Then there are architects, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, retailers, social workers, athletic coaches, and dozens of engineers, many of whom are attracting much attention to their work in remote parts of the continent. A large per cent, of the women have married and taken up the most important work of home-making. These women are now sending their children to this same high school to take advantage of the opportunities that meant so much to them. This is sufficient to show the wide scope of work open to high school graduates, and makes one wonder how, with such an opportunity for advancement open to all,any boy or girl can fail to take advantage of it. Page 111 WMO Wi .c yv rs ? Society Initiation of the social season occurred October 8th, when the Seniors “hiked” out to Kroeger’s farm, near Prospect Park. There was some argument as to who built the bonfire, but there was surely one made and around it the revelers toasted marshmallows and “wienies” and partook of Langbehn’s delicious buns. “Skip to My Lou,” “Three Deep,” and other childish diversions made the evening all too short. Then they began to sing, and everybody went home. This “Fall Opening” was well attended and predicted bright prospects for the winter’s social program. The next Friday, about eighty of the Juniors gathered at the High School gym. The affair was a fancy dress party, and one of the features of the program was the awarding of prizes for the best costumes. Letitia Corning received the first prize, and Harold Wood accepted the booby. Another feature was a candy auction, from which four dollars and ten cents was realized. Edith Fahlstrom and Cleone Swanson were awarded prizes in an apple race. After playing several games the guests were served with pumpkin pie, doughnuts and apples, and shortly after they departed, reporting a good time. The Sophomores began their social calendar October 22nd. Their first party was novel and reflected credit on the social committee. The affair had a tendency toward the Hallowe’en festivities, and several unique contests were featured. The Sophomore quartette favored with a num- ber of selections, exhibiting the talent of its members. Florence Stewart and Roy Miller were the lucky contestants receiving trophies in a potato race and a bag-throwing contest. The Seniors held their second party in the gym October 30th. It was well attended, the majority of the class coming out to celebrate our victory over Rock Island. Programs were issued and the different numbers, “Skip to My Lou,” the Virginia reel, grand march and some of the later dances were enjoyed. One of the big features was the refreshments, consisting of cider (sweet) and gingerbread. Mr.McGough kindlypermitting the boys to stay out all evening, and the girls, always ready to “stick it out,” it was a late hour when the lights were turned out. November 12th, the Freshmen made their debut. The coming-out was in the form of a masquerade party, and the youngsters showed themselves equal to the occasion. During a grand march, judges chose the best costumes, a task hard, because of the originality of garb. The final decision brought the prizes to Mabel Garrett and Willard Rohweder. A unique form of candy auction, “Skip to My Lou,” and various other games were pastimes, and as a climax, pie a la mode was served. On December 10th, despair fell over the Seniors. Plans had been made for a wonderful masquerade party when, at half-past Page 113 two, the bell rang for dismissal for fumigation of the building. The Seniors thought that was the end of the party until it was found that the fumigation of the gym was to occur Saturday. The party was a great success. The costumes were unique, and it was a hard task for the judges to decide on the best. Josephine Crosswell as a Highland lassie, and Vera McCune as an Indian maid, tied for the girls’ prize, and on flipping a coin, it fell to Jo. Kendall Tillotson as an old man, Herbert Efflandt as Charley Chaplin, and Kenneth Ebi as a Turk, tied for the boys’ prize, and Kendall was the winner. Charley Chaplin was a source of much amusement and brought down the house. On comparing feet with Mr. Nutting, it was found that our principal had about three sizes on Charley. After the usual delightful program of dancing and games, pie a la mode was served, and later the crowd broke up. The credit of the only school Christmas party is due the Sophomores. This event came on the Friday evening before Christmas vacation as a farewell to the school for two weeks. Walter DeClerk made a jolly Santa Claus and dispensed gifts from a Christmas tree. Miss LeClaire and Mr. Sagen acted as chaperons and lent their joviality to the furtherance of a good time for the Sophomores. Before departing, the Sophomores took pleasure in consuming a quantity of doughnuts, cookies and cider. ♦ The Senior girls’ After-Dinner Club entertained the boys’ Senior Fellowship Club February 18th, at a dinner-dance. Of course, the main feature of the evening was the dinner, and after this, as is the custom at the meetings of the After-Dinner Club, speeches were made. The speakers were Vera McCune representing the After-Dinner Club, Clifford Swanson, representing the Senior Fellowship Club, and Mr. Nutting. After this, they went to the gym, where the girls made out the boys’ dance programs. A pleasant evening was spent in dancing, the dances being interspersed with games. The Senior girls’ party for the Junior girls this year was in the form of a Mary Jane party, and occurred March 10th. Most of the girls were dressed as little girls, with an occasional little boy for variety. A picnic lunch was served about half-past six, and later the little girls danced and engaged in contests. In a hatmaking contest prizes were awarded to Elsie Peterson, ’17, and Eunice Berglund, ’16. About nine o’clock stick candy was passed around and was enjoyed greatly by the “tiny tots.” At half-past ten the party broke up, as that was late enough for little folks to be out. Miss Denning chaperoned, and the mystery of the evening was where her dignity went. She was in for all the fun as much as the girls, and was a charming chaperon. Page 114 A singular sort of party was announced by the Freshmen for March 11th. This was a “Middy and Blue Shirt” affair. The guests came dressed in this attire and spent the evening playing rustic games and indulging in a fake track-meet. For the standing broad grin, high screech and paper-bag throwing contest, prizes were received by different members of the class. Discontinuing the rural pastimes, the “infants” became sophisticated and danced the later dances, after which ice cream and cake refreshed them. The boys, not to be outdone by the girls, entertained the After-Dinner Club March 18th. The unique programs in the class colors were used as place cards, and later employed in their original purpose. The usual course of events was carried out; after-dinner speeches were made by Clifford Swanson, Vera McCune and Mr. Nutting. Later, in the gym, a three-piece orchestra furnished music for the dancing. The boys surely showed the girls a good time. Every detail was carried out completely for the assurance of a good time. The girls appreciated it, too, because every one danced nearly every dance and was tired out—which is a sure sign of a good time. The 24th of March saw the Sophomores making merry at a banquet in the lunch- room, which was brightly decorated in the class colors, crimson and white. The class was entertaining its boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. After a three-course dinner, speeches were made by the chaperons, Miss Graham and Mr. Ross; the two coaches, Warren Giles and Hermione Elmer, and the members of the two teams. Later, adjournment was made to the gym, where various games were played and dancing was enjoyed. This was the first event of its kind ventured by the lower classmen, and was pronounced a success. The Juniors’ second social appearance was March 25th. This party was really the “Renaissance” of the class, its members entering into the spirit of the party more than ever before. Ice cream and cup cakes were enjoyed after a period of dancing. The chaperons: the Misses Denning and Cronander and Messrs. Ross and Peterson. The Juniors followed the precedent of the Sophomores March 31, and royally entertained their basketball teams. A banquet comprised the chief attraction, after which short talks were made by the coaches, Hermione Elmer and Warren Giles; captains of the two teams, Cleone Swanson and Paul Becker; Mr. Sagen and Mr. Nutting. After the banquet dancing was enjoyed in the gymnasium. Page 115 Just for Fun These jokes (rather, “would-be” jokes) are respectfully (Seniors demand respect) dedicated to the Sensible, Enviable, Notorious, Illustrious, Original, Rattlebrained, SENIORS Pete: “May I see you pretty soon?” Ella (reproachfully): “Don’t you think I’m pretty now?” Soliloquy of Herbert Efflandt I wish I were a rock A-sittin’ on a hill, A-doin’ nothin’ all day long, But just a-sittin’ still. I wouldn’t sleep, I wouldn’t eat, I wouldn’t even wash; I’d just sit still a thousand years And rest myself, b’gosh. I wonder— She may love me, but I dunno, At least one time she told me so. She goes with other fellows, though, She may tell them the same also. I wonder if she said that, though, Just ’cause I took her to a show; But I’ll try to be her steady beau, And her love may grow—but I dunno. Swede: “Weidy, how do you spell road —r-h-o-d or r-o-d-e?” Wiedy: “R-o-w-e-d.” Swede: “Aw-right, thanks.” Lud’s Father: “Son, what does this 60 on your card mean?” Lud: “I-I-I don’t know—must be the temperature of the room.” Teacher: “An heirloom is something handed down from father to son.” Ken Cornell: “Gee, that’s a queer name for my trousers.” Teacher: “What is the normal of the sentence, ‘It is I’?” Bill” Kiel: “I am it.” Gene Johnson: “You may think so.” Mr. Austin: “Hjalmer, what is a bucket shop?” Hjalmer Hansen: “It’s some place where you get refreshments, I think.” Skogh: “Wasn’t that a peach of a sun- rise this morning?” F. Wayne: “I dunno, I usually get in before that.” A Toast: “Here’s to our parents and teachers. May they never meet.” Page 117 Miedke’s Pa (as “Mick” returns after spending the evening with M. G.): “What time is it, son?” “Mick”: “One o’clock, father.” Mick’s Pa (just as the clock strikes four): “My, how that clock stutters.” Sagen: “Garfield was shot in the depot.” “Kike” Ebi: “Gee, I thought he was shot in the heart.” Dan McNeal: “I want land reform, I want housing reform, I want educational reform, I want—” Voice from back of room: “Chloro- form.” Gene Johnson: “Give me Moline3-0-0-0.” Central: “What’s the matter? Something biting you?” Back street, Banana peel, Fat man, Virginia reel. Teacher: “What tense do I use when I say, ‘I am beautiful’?” Student: “Remote past.” Peg Richards: “Can you tell me roughly what time it is?” A1 Crampton: “Yes, you insignificant little pest, it’s half-past two.” (We know you don’t mean it, “Bud.”) Geneva Gullberg—8 o’clock in the morning There i$ a $mall matter which $ome of our $ub$criber$ have $eemingly forgotten. To u$ it i$ nece$$ary in our bu$ine$$. We are extremely mode$t, and $o do not wi$h to $peak of it. You sing a little song or two, You have a little chat; You make a little chocolate fudge, And then you take your hat; You hold her hand and say, “Good-night,” As sweetly as you can— Ain’t that an awful evening For a great, big, healthy man? It’s too bad, dear Juniors, we can’t roast you all, But our space is so narrow, our oven so small. All surely need roasting to be quite well done, For you’re still fresh and green, though you’re on the home run. Can you imagine— Ken Hill—bashful; Carl Fryxell with “Bosco’s” hair; Albert Anderson, noisy; “Butch” Efflandt, graceful; Anderson, taller; “Pete,” without his laugh; Mattson and Leedy, fatter; “Swede” in short pants; Steve with a beard; Geo. Smarsty an Irishman; H. Gaylord speechless; Geneva Gullberg on time; Don Rudisill not flirting; Harrah with his hair mussed; Ed Stofft flunking; Everybody with their Physics; Sagen coaching athletics? Page 118 How to Kill the Annual 1. Don’t subscribe. Borrow one from your friend. Be a sponge. 2. Look up the advertisers and trade with some other fellow. Be a quitter. 3. Never hand in new jokes, etc. Criticise everything in the paper. Be a knocker. Wanted to Know— Why Mr. Nutting told the Seniors to put their pictures in the Joke Box? What Charles Kerns did with all that ice cream at the Junior party? Where Gaylord learned to dance? Junior Privileges- Wanted To have Junior spelled with a capital J. To have freshman valets to carry our books to and from classes. To be excused from all final exams. To be noticed by the Seniors. Wanted A new idea, A joke that’s really funny. Something that’s bright And sounds just right, Would be worth a lot of money. Evolution Freshman: “Please, ma’am, I did not hear you.” Sophomore: “Give me the question again.” Junior: “I don’t get you.” Senior: “Huh?” Some one said that he thought “Boots” was hot because he smelt burnt rubber. Mr. Peterson: “What are the fur-bearing animals in Canada?” “Maw” N.: “Beaver, sable and cow.” Ken Cornell (while calling on one of the girls): “How old is that lamp?” The Girl: “Oh! About three years.” Ken: “Turn it down; it’s too young to smoke.” (So are you, Ken.) Spring vacation—just time enuff for a breathing exercise. Wanted A cure for blushing—R. Miedke. A girl—Albert Anderson. A supply of gum—Kike Ebi. A pair of stilts—Inez and Marvel. Some one to take “Ed’s” place—Gladys. Wanted to Know Where M. Chinlund gets those rainbow stockings ? If “Butch” really had a date with Katherine? Why Skogh trifles—sometimes? Who “Emma” was in Freeport? Lud. Who the three Juniors were that crawled through the mesh? Why “Presty” was called “Feminine” for “Butch”? Why Vera knows “Hills keep you warm?” Page 119 Mr. Austin: “When did the Midland Company go into bankruptcy?” C. Witherspoon: “Oh, about six years ago. Mr. Austin: “No; when was it, How- ard?” H. Young: “About two or three years ago.” Mr. Austin: “Yes. I’ve heard since I came here that Chester has been living fast these last few years.” (Dedicated to Frank DeClerk): Think of the poor, poor blind man who can’t see me, or read about me in the paper. How he must suffer. Heard in seventh-hour geometry class: McGough: “What is a parallelo- gram?” Arthur McLeay: “A triangle whose five sides are equal.” Simmons: “Have you brown ties to match my eyes?” Clerk: “No; but we have soft hats to match your head.” Ruby Rost: “Just look at those green stockings, Jo. Aren’t they bright?” “Jo” Croswell: “Oh—yes.” Ruby: “What’s the word for bright in German, Jo?” “Jo”: “Oh—hell!!” (We never thot it of you, “Jo.”) Freshmen Are Getting Smaller Every Year Heard at football practice: Small Boy (about four years old): “Hello, Si.” Coach McGough: “How could a little fellow like you tell that was Seymour?” Midget: “By his feet.” Bernice O.: “How do you like our new coach?” Helen W.: “Oh, I don’t like coaches; I’d rather have a 4d.” Midge E.: “Silence reigned” (rained). Mick: “And we all got wet.” “Uffie” C.: “Gee, I’ve got an awful sore throat.” Miss LeClaire: “Have you ever tried gargling with salt water?” “Uffie” C.: “I hope I have; I’ve been shipwrecked twice.” Conductor: “Your fare, miss.” Hedvig Godehn: ‘Really, do you think so?” For Sale: A nice cow, gives two gallons of milk a day, and a grand piano; also five bushels of potatoes.—Ruby Rost. “Why, he was driven to the grave!” “Gee, you didn’t expect him to walk?” “Didn’t you think the Senior play was touching?” “I should say so! Even the seats were in tiers.” Page 120 ’rttf MiNEJfVAt B OTHg f W O Ttijr YAA Toff Information Bureau EDITOR—MISS INFORMATION Miss Information: Is it nice to kiss a lady’s hand?—(Signed) Charles Kerns. It depends upon her face, Charlie. Dear Editor: Is it all right to wear a wrist watch?—(Signed) M. It depends whether M stands for Mary or Mike. Dear Miss Information: When a gentleman friend tips his lid to me, what ought I do?—(Signed) Dot Merriman. Control yourself, Dot, and make believe you are used to it. Miss Information: Who was Helen of Troy?-—(Signed) Jim Monroe. There are probably a hundred Helens in Troy. Did one of them put a note in your box of collars? Dear Miss Information: In physics we are studying the difference of time. When it is half-past seven p. m. in Chicago, what time is it in Orion, 111.?—(Signed) F. Wayne. Bed-time. Dear Editor: It is time to think of vacation. I am a woman hater. Tell me where most men go during vacation time. —(Signed) O. Peters. Broke! Dear Miss Information: Is it true that Charlie Chaplin makes $1,000 a day?— (Signed) “Butch” E. No, “Butch,” Charlie is a movie actor, not a counterfeiter. Miss Editor: I have a chance to work for a lawyer as a secretary, but he demands some one with a good memory for dates, and my memory is poor. How shall I answer him?—(Signed) L. Beatty. Dear Lillian, tell him you haven’t missed a date in two years. Deer Mis Informashun: Who was it rote the best speeling book?—(Signed) R. Davis. We don’t know, “Dick,” but we will wager $9.00 against a last year’s transfer that you didn’t. Page 122 Miss Information: I am writing a spring poem of forty-two stanzas. Where would you send it?—(Signed) W. Suman. If it is like the sample you sent in, you should take it to the gas company and have a meter put in. Dear Miss Information: Who was the first student that graduated with an average of 99.95%?—(Signed) Bergsten. What’s your hurry, “Bergie”? His parents have not been born yet. My Dear Miss Information: I am sending you my photograph so that you can tell why people call me beautiful.— (Signed) Gladys. We’ll be the goat. Why do they call you beautiful? Editor: To help me in my history, will you kindly tell me what you know about Rameses III?—(Signed) Nicholas Peterson. Glad to help you. Will tell you all I know about him, which is that he is dead. Miss Information: Is there any cure for love aside from matrimony?—(Signed) Lud. Who told you matrimony was a cure for love? Why, it isn’t even a relief. Miss Information: I think I will take up art. What is the easiest thing for a cartoonist to draw?—(Signed) W. Nordahl. We don’t know, but salary is the hardest. Dear Miss Information: What day did the 4th of July fall on in 1776?—(Signed) C. W. Sagen. The day after the 3rd. Ask some hard ones, Carl. Miss Information: What is the easiest way to pair potatoes?—(Signed) M. Hammer. From the way you spell it, place them two by two. My Dear Miss Information: What is the correct figure?—(Signed) “Doc” W. Very fat, if you refer to a bank account, but only pleasingly plump if you mean the feminine sort. Please be more explicit. Dear Miss Information: So many merchants have told me that advertising doesn’t pay when I have been trying to get ads for this annual, and I want to know for sure whether it does or not.—(Signed) Skogh. Advertising always pays honestly. A hen cackles when she lays an egg; a duck says nothing—a million hens’ eggs are sold to one duck egg. 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Remember HAT the business men of Moline are the ones who are partly responsible for this book; that these men are showing themselves to be friends of ours; that they are boosting us, and that we, as students, can show our appreciation of their hearty support by giving them our trade. We all wish to patronize the merchant who is liberal enough to appreciate the fact that to get business he must go after it; and to get this business it is first necessary to get the good will of the people. One thing can be said about the merchants and manufacturers who patronize the “M”—they are liberal. We appreciate their kindness and can offer in return only our good will and patronage. Let us, as a body of students, show this appreciation and g = g Patronize Our Advertisers 3t3IIIIIHIIIII[]lllllllllllinilllllllllllC]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]|||||IIIIIIIC]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]IIIIIIIIIIIICIIIIIIIIIC3llll'IIIIIIIC IIIIIIIIC]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]llllllllllll[]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]IIIIIIIIIIIIC]lllllllll1IK]IIIIIIIIIIIIC3llllllllllll(K A Vision if Your School Days —that happy, care-free period of your life will come back when you receive a picture of some old school friend. Why not have us make some cArtistic Portraits of you to send to your old classmates? We want the young people to think of the pleasure the ex change of Photographs now will give them in later years. Kellogg Studio c g3HHMniiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiir3iiiiiiiiiiuc3iiiiiMm«C3iiiiiiiiiiiiai.........iiiiiiutiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiiic3imiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic3«iiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiMimiiiimiiiitmtiiittniiiaiiiiiiiiHiK3iiiiiiiiiiiir A. D. Webster The Kodak Dealer If Eastman Makes It i We Have It ] We prefer the patronage of particular people High Grade g Developing, Printing and Enlarging § At Oakley’s News Stand K3 iiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiir3iiiiiiiiiiii(]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[3iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiC]iiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiii[3iiiiiiiiiiiiC]iimiiiiiiicK Mirror Theatre Orpheum Theatre g r n Corner Sixth Avenue and Fifteenth Street 137 Fourth Avenue Mutual Program Exclusive Feature and Universal Programs NOTHING TOO GOOD FOR OUR PATRONS George Deihl, Manager KJIIIIIIIIIIIK3lllllllllllinillllllllllir3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3llllllllli3lllllllllllirilllllllll 3111111111111C3111111111111 n 111111111111C311111111111113111111111111 r ] 111111111111C 3.11111K it Page 125 Jtimiii.............................. itK E E E = = Portraits large and portraits small, S | Likenesses of one and all; Smiling babes and ladies fair. And all other folks that care c a For their pictures always go To the Sandstrom studio, c □ E E I C. W. Sandstrom I The Photographer in your town. I Reliance Building Rimuiimiiciiiiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiuimiiiii iiiiiiini iiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiicniiiiiiiiiucK j John Swanson Co. j E E 5 9 Our aim is to please you in Quality and Service. It’s nice to get up in the morning, but it’s nicer to stay in bed.—“Swede” L. Gladys had a caller one cold evening. Her mother came home, and as she entered the parlor, she said: “My, it’s cold in here. Aren’t you cold, Gladys?” “No, mother, I’ve had a coat-of-arms all evening.” (Blushing caller hides his face in a pillow.) Groceries Phone Moline 3200 “ 3201 1227 Fifth ave. 1 ..........iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiHiiuiimiim.mat... illicit i I 1 Moline Hardware Co. 1 | § Corner 6th Avenue and 15th Street 1 I The Handy Store Quality Hardware at the □ ? Lowest Prices | Paints 8s Varnishes Tools i Garden Tools Bicycles 5 Guns 8s Ammunition Rubber Hose | Lawn Mowers Mr. Adams, talking to McGough on the way to Kewanee: “Out East in Ohio they used to pace the track men with automobiles.” McGough: “They would have to pace this gang I’ve got with a bunch of mud turtles.” Miss Gamble: “Can you name a city in Alaska?” “Kay” Monson: “No’m.” Miss Gamble: “That’s right, Nome.” Student (after flunking in a test): “Alas, today is a sad day, but tomorrow will be a Saturday.” K3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIII1IIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIK3IIIIIIII|I|IIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIII1IIIIIIcK A Foot-Note from Forsberg’s Walkover Boot Shop 1 For Men and Women 413 - 15th Street = MiiuiiimiiiciiiimiiiiiitifiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiuiiiiiiiiminiiiiMiiiiMUiiiimmiicM Teacher (giving a student a simple sum in algebra). Freshman: “Can’t work it.” Teacher: “You ought to be ashamed of yourself. George Washington was a surveyor at your age.” Freshman: “Well, he was president of the United States at your age.” Page 126 Whe farmer of today proudly l hcaches his son xohat his ovOn father- tauqht him — to use a John Deere Plow. Mayer and Johnson would call your attention To Gents’ Furnishing Goods too numerous to mention. They’ve Collars, Cravats, Shirts of linen and cotton, Hats, Underwear, Hose and the rest I’ve forgotten. Phone 533L 409 Fifteenth Street S; IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIHIIIIIIC2t||||||||||IC3lllllllll 3IIIIIIIIIIIICIIIIIIIIK3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIICK □ I Moline Power Bulldozers Punches and Shears Crank and Board-Lift Drop Hammers Taper Rolls, Upsetters Hydraulic Presses Structural Punches Multiple Punches and Gate Shears Forging Tools Eye Bending Machines Steel Wheel Machinery Yeakley Vacuum Hammers Rotary Riveting Hammers Stay Bolt Breakers Tapping Machines Special Machinery, Etc., Etc. | Pittsburgh Office: 808 House Building Chicago Office: 933 Monadnock Building = ......................................................................................miiciiiiiiiiii ................................................................... Page 127 KiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiMiiiiiiiiicimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiimiMiuiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiimiiiiicK j New York j j Store j Pierr and Company, Proprietors Moline’s g g | Leading Department | Store Specialty in Women’s Coats and Suits = Prices Always the Lowest XiiiiimiiiiinmiimiiiitimiiiiiiiiiciiNHiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiuiimniiiiicX I Avoy T heatre I Good Pictures Good Music | 1525 Fifteenth Street A. F. Shallberg, Proprietor. j ............ „ JTOVES. = i jnf Furniture 1 Carpets crugs | .............. . LATEST POPULAR SONGS “Nights of Gladness” Saturday—Sunday “How Can I Leave Thee?”......M. H. S. “A Little Bit of Heaven”.Graduation “Chinese Blues”.................Flunkers “Are You from Dixie?”...........Visitors “Listen to that Dixie Band”. . Orchestra “Forgotten” (Seniors) Our Pals at M. H. S. “A Perfect Day” When we all have all our lessons Teacher: “What three words are most commonly used, Harold?” H. McKelvey: “I don’t know.” Teacher: “Correct!” Wes. L.: “Say, Mick, never let the barber put water on your hair.” Mick: “Go ahead, I bite.” Wes. L.: “Water warps wood.” Mick: “Yes, but I don’t see how hair grows on concrete.” Muff (reciting in history): “Ia-a-er-ah-why-a-um.” Miss Gamble: “Well, say it, Marvin. What are you waiting for?” Muff: “Ah—I thought somebody would whisper it to me, Ia-a—I don’t know it.” Whitie: “Is the pie fresh?” Henrietta Mohr: “It hasn’t said anything to me.” Lady Customer (at Jericho’s): “I want to buy some powder.” Jewel Lane (clerk): “Mennen’s?” Customer: “No; vimmens.” Page 128 The Largest Commercial Printing Plant West of Chicago C = | PRINTERS BINDERS ELECTROTYPERS ENGRAVERS 1 □ □ 1 1 n □ V Moline • Illinois = □ K3iiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiKamiiiiiiiiic9iiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiic3ifiiiuiiiiic3iiiiiiiiiiiKiiiNiiMi .............................................................................. Page 129 | Johnston’s Chocolates, Perfumery j s n | Sodas and Ice Cream of all kinds | KimiiiiiiiiiciiiiuiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiMiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiomiiiMiiiiCK To be a nifty dresser Is surely worth your while— Smith, the Fifteen Dollar Tailor, Will put you right in style. j 15 Smith 507 Fifteenth Street 5j............................. minimi...non.... I Moline Standard Dairy | Milk and Cream 1034 Seventeenth Avenue 5 Telephone: Moline 1819 ......................iinimmimiDiiimmmumiimimtg § Moline Paint Mfg. Co. 1 I i We Make ! Paint j for All Purposes = = 101-105 Sixteenth Street = — g _ = 1 | = C. P. Skinner, Pres. Nelson H. Green, Sec’y. 5 C. O. Rosenfield, Treas. I i I Uiiiimitimniiimiiimnmiiiimiiciiiimiii. mimiiciimiiiiimnimiiiiiiiiniiimmiiiclt Adams to Ralph Peterson: “Now, stand up there, Ralph, close one eye and you look like a needle.” When a feller needs a friend or a pair of suspenders (Trowbridge) Operetta — Nuff Sed! McGough: “Clifford, have you proved this proposition?” Swede: “Well, ‘proved’ is rather a strong word, but I will say I have rendered it highly probable.” Ken Hill: “I wonder why ‘Butch’ closes his eyes when he sings?” Presty: “He don’t like to see us suffer.” Wouldn’t Butch Efflandt make a swell bouquet for a family of squirrels? In German—Miss Reynolds: “Francis (Pete), give the twenty-third psalm.” Oh, my! the blank look on Pete’s face. Oh, gee-whiz, gosh, yes! Page 130 iiiimiiiinaiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiMuiiiiiiiiiiMCiiiiiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiiMiiit iiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimimiiiicjmiMiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiniiiiiciiiiimimicimiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiicjmmiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiic niiiiuicSC ................................................... I I I i There are many Moline business men who bring us in their gold, I i And farmers who deposit when their corn and oats are sold. There are lots of thrifty people who are saving dimes and pence, And also scores of children, who in saving show their sense; They are laying a foundation for the future, so they say, And we’d like to have them start a bank account with us today. With the compliments of | The Moline Banks Commercial Savings Bank Fifteenth Street and Sixteenth Avenue Merchants and Mechanics Bank 415 Fifteenth Street Moline Trust and Savings Bank Fifteenth Street and Fifth Avenue Peoples Savings Bank CS, Trust Co. 502-6 Fifteenth Street | State Savings Bank Trust Co. Fifth Avenue and Fifteenth Street in—i lm—«i[—iiiniiit«mii—iiii—wri——n i niiiiinnimtmwnniiiiiiiiiir -........................................................ Page 131 K]iiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiii!imiiiii jiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiintX j Athletic Goods j Dependable Merchandise is the greatest trade builder. Our reputation depends upon selling trade winners at popular 5 prices. Not the cheapest, but the best value on the market. Lethin Bros. = 5 | Complete Athletic Outfitters | 5 § 1514 Sixth Avenue, Moline, Illinois ]iiiiiiiiiiiic}iiiiiiuiiii[}.Hume].in ........milium..iiiitS OUR MOTTO Never knock anyone unless you are sure he can’t knock back. ♦ Mr. Peterson: “When the girls laugh, we have a regular barnyard serenade.” Woman hater? 1 There are some men in our town And they are wondrous wise, | They have such lovely jewelry It dazzles both your eyes; | And if you buy a diamond there | You’ll surely buy some more, 2 □ | Be sure to find the very place — I 1 It’S 1 I 1 Josephson’s Jewelry | Store E ?$llllllllllllOIIIIIIIIIIIClllllllllllll[]lllllllll IIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIE1IIIIIIIIIIIICH I C. E. Wahlstrand I 5 c Dealer in E Staple and E E Fancy Groceries = Telephone: Moline 333 1319 Eleventh Street j £]iiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiit]iiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiicjiiiiiiiiiiiiejiiiiiiiiiiiicK Hjalmar Kohler LAW Is Still a Fan I 5 KlIIIIIIIIIIIICIIIIIIIIIIIIOIII.........IIICIIIIIIIII, IIIIIIIIIEJIlllllllllllUlllllllllllltlltllllllllllEtt Weary Latin Student (with deep emotion): “Thank God that Brutus disposed of Caesar before he had a chance to write any more tortures to inflict on us poor students.” Ludwick: “I got a nickel to keep a date on.” McGough: “Put the nickel in your pocket; the date will stay on it all right.” • R. Miedke (as the team was passing by): “Oh, look, Marjorie, there goes Ludwick. He’ll soon be our best man.” Marjorie E.: “Oh, Ralph, this is so sudden.” ♦ Alice S.: “Doesn’t the candy look good? Lud.: “Uh, huh; let’s stand here and look at it a while.” Monday comes too darn soon after Sunday. (Fusser’s lament.) • “Butch” Fromme to Frank: “Got a ruler, ‘ Belgium’?” Frank: “No; I’m my own boss.” Swede: “Say, ‘Jack,’ your head is all perspiration.” “Jack” Carlson: “Yes; my roof leaks.” Page 132 Kmmiiiiiiiui Ever’ feller that don’t advertise hain’t a fool, but very few fools advertise. —Abe Martin. icaiiiiiiiiiiiirSC With Compliments of Dr. Nellie E. Abel Physician and Surgeon 411 Reliance Building Telephones: Office—Moline 2750 Residence—Moline 374 Office Hours: 10 to 12 A. M. 2 to 4 P. M. Evenings 7 to 8 IIIHI I mini.....irmiiiiimiiuiiiiiiiiiiio Mutual Wheel Company' Manufacturers of Vehicle and Automobile Wheels warn -------------ihiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 708-29 Third Avenue Moline, Illinois KiiiiiiiiiiiiU]iiiiiiiiiiiitaiiiiifiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniii,|||||||fCg Manufacturers Hotel I Glenn C , Trevor j Dealers in Farm Implements 5 and I General Hardware F. E. Leavens, Manager Moline, Illinois iiiiiiimiiiqpiii □ □ □□ 2415 Sixteenth Street Moline, Illinois 1 iciiiiiimiiiicjt Page 133 luiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiimtimiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiini ......................iiiuii... “Will you walk into my parlor?’’ Said the spider to the fly; “’Tis the prettiest little parlor That ever you did spy. The painting’s done so neatly. The papers’s clean and bright; I had it done by Giles, Because he does it right.” I W. F. Giles ! Decorating Co. | Telephone 1049 2325 Sixteenth Street § McGough: “That young man’s head will be worth something to him.” Butch Efflandt (after Pete Welch had passed by): “Yes, I’ve always heard that ivory was expensive.” Kiiiiiiiiiiiiitiin mum,mi......nun............. I 1 = 3 5 I I The Queen of Hearts she made some tarts | For the CAMPBELL HOTEL; I The Knave of Hearts he ate those tarts § And liked them very well, i The beds were clean, the food was good, | They asked so little pay, 1 That now he sends all his good friends | | To that hotel to stay. i .................................... I Bastian Bros. Co. j Designers and Manufacturers E s of Class Emblems . Rings . Fobs Athletic Medals . Wedding and Commencement Invitations and Announcements . Dance Orders Programs . Menus . Visiting Cards, Etc. I I Samples and Estimates furnished upon request. = | 1052 Bastian Building | Rochester, N. Y. | | Kii'iiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiutiiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiiiK j The Square Deal I August Rydback = E Retailer of Up-to-Date Footwear 426 Fifteenth Street = 3 Kiiiii'iiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiicM Prof. Ross: “A fool can ask more ques- tions than a wise man can answer.” C. Swanson: “No wonder so many of us flunk in exams.” F. Grove: “Why do you always cheer when a fellow gets hurt in a football game?” Skogh: “So the girls can’t hear what he is saying.” Miss LeClaire (in English): “Why did Alexander Pope never get married?” Claude Ludwick: “He took the Bache- lor of Arts degree.” Pete Welch: “I don’t see quite as much of you as I used to.” Mildred Herzog: “Yes, I am losing some weight.” Cy Seymour: “Look at the sparks my heels make on the walk.” Ken Hill: “You must have plates on your heels.” Adams: “You don’t mean plates; it would take platters for feet like those.” J. 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W. J. Ball, Manager 1529 Third Avenue Phone 247 ......................................kmummui..........waitiMiiiiuifi fin..................................................... itfi F isk C Loosley Co. Department Store ::: Moline, 111. The Store That Keeps the Cost of Living Down If It Isn’t Right, Tell Us; We’ll Make It Right — --------------------o----- iiiiiiiiin ]iiiiiiiiiiii(]iiiiiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii[]iiiiiiii||||[]|||||| iiiiiicjiiiiiinifii oiiiiiui 1111 niimiiiiiiiumiiiiimiciiiiiiiiirX = = = = I Business Men and Office Managers 1 P 0 YOU need an efficient stenographer ? If so, you can get a most 1 | reliable one at the Moline High School. About sixty-five of our 1 | students will graduate from the two year commercial course who will be seeking I | positions in June. Why not let some of them do your work ? Why spend money § | on employment bureaus and want advertisements when you can secure intelligent, ambitious 1 0 workers close at hand who can take dictation with rapidity and ease, and can transcribe their I = notes correctly? S The Moline High School Commercial Students can turn out letters tastefully arranged—letters that win. These pupils have a thorough knowledge of shorthand, typewriting and general office work. Find out what competent work our students can do. Find out what systems and scientific methods are used in the Moline Schools. iuIf y?,U W'sh any further information regarding our students, write to the Moline High School. We will be glad to give you further information in this matter. = i = I imilllllllllllC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3llll IIC3lllllllll IIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIMIItllllllllOl n iiuiiiitiiiiiiicK We Use Soft Water Winkler’s clear Laundry Phone 737 ftmniwmnMcmmmcMMmnat 821 Fifteenth Street = Mi[iiiiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiimtiiiiiiiiimit]iimiiimiuMiiiiiiimuiiiiiimiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiit]i!iiiiiiiiii[]iimiimiitiiimiii[fi Page 137 j3iiiiiiiiiiiic3iiiMiiiiiiic]iiiiiiiiiiii(]iiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiimtK “How pure and sweet” I heard them say. My friends conversing o’er the way. And as I sauntered ’cross the street I felt my heart quite lose a beat! How eagerly I hoped to meet Her, whom they thought so pure and sweet! They gazed at me with some surprise. And laughter brimmed in all their eyes. Oh yes!” they said, “It’s very nice! Of course we meant ARTIFICIAL ICE.” Sylvan Ice Company | Call R. I. 1297 John Day, Manager § HJiimimuiuiiiiiimninim..........■DUHaRaniniiHciuiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiimiiiiic Engraving and Printing Prices Right Quick Bros. | 1525 Library Avenue Telephone M 544 f tiiiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiimnmmiiminiiiiimi iiiiiiiiK]iiiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiiiiiC3iiiiiiiiinirK Let ROSA FLINN dress your hair And manicure your nails. And she will make you look so well That you’ll forget your ails! Beauty Specialist Telephone: Moline 1357 403 Fifteenth Street Km niM LATEST POPULAR BOOKS Mr. Howard Cooper, the celebrated text-book writer, has just edited a new work called “The Revised Course of Physics.” This book tells all the author knows on the subject, but gives no reasons for the existence of such phenomena. However, it has become very popular with the students. Albert Anderson has just written a new book on “How to Cure Bashfulness.” We are sure this will be of wonderful benefit to some poor boy. Chalmers Seymour, Esq., has just written a very popular book which will be of great interest to the “I Won’t Work” club of Moline High School. This aggregation has already taken up Mr. Seymour’s motto, which is “What’s the Use?” When interviewed, Mr. Seymour gives the reason for his step that the people failed to recognize him as the genius that he feels himself to be. “The Value of Debating,” by K. L. Adams. In the book Mr. Adams explains fully how debating helps one to avoid arrest and to fool the officers of the law. All these things are told from practical experience. No one who rides a bicycle without a light can get along without a copy of this book. For further particulars, see Mr. Adams. A new book on “Why I Am Bashful,” by Forrest Wayne. No words can express the value of such nonsense. Buy it and find out for yourselves. Price, 99 cents. “Healthful Exercises on How to Get Fat.” What kind of exercises are needed and a full description of how to make a good tonic. By String Witherspoon. “Life and Adventures of a Hobo.” Tales of daring adventures, hairbreadth escapes and the popularity of such a life. By Swede Lundberg and “Wiedie.” A quaint old story of times gone by, interwoven with charming little memories and experiences. The booklet fairly bubbles with reminiscences of happy school days as they used to be. By Chester Widerquist, author of “Twelve Years at High School.” “When Hearts Were True.” By Ralph Meidke. In this little sketch, the author delightfully describes the changeable moods and caprices of his charming heroine. Published by Engstrom Co. Page 138 Page 139 | Everything- for the Sweet j Girl Graduate lundt Co j Apparel for Any and All School Functions j .JOS.’.DAEBELLIEHN.. 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