Newman Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Newman, IL)

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TI-IE TALISIVIAN 77 Always laugh at teachers' jokes No matter how bad they be, Not because they're funny jokes, But because it's policy. R WI-lO'S WI-IO The Freshmen, they're always right on time, And the Sophom-ores are not very far behind, The Juniors, they are a loving setg But the learned Seniors you can never forget. U! February 12-Miss Rutger smiled. Help! ' R, The High School Chorus defined- Aduell in unison. It Miss Colliver in Geometry- Magnus-please-came-up-here and-sit-by-mef' -ll, For daily news see the Domestic Science class. M, Mr. May says that when his wife is cutting teeth he gets some rest. ll, A bright young student who says noodles for nodules must be hungry. R, UOUTLAWS, BEWAREI' William Cutsinger Hosea Cornwell R January 19-It was rumored there was trouble in the professor's family. M, Mr. May- What is the Cow market? Homer- Butter and Eggs. R, MISS RUTGERS DAILIES 1-Always be courteous. 2-It reads like a romance. 3-Oh, you are on the surface again. 4-History and Literature go hand in handg one fits into the other just like the links 5-Please sit erect. 6-If you always knew English then I could teach it. 7-Questions left over. S-Dr. Hollister, etc. 9-The other class is always prepared. 10-Get down to business. 11-Now at Fairfield, etc. of a great chain. lt. Mr. Trinkle- VVell, Forest, I hope you have had a good sleep. Forest-UI heard every word you said. Prof.- VVell, I wish you wouldntt snore when I'm talkingg it bothersjmef'

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THE TALISMAN IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS Oh say, did you ever see- Mr. May taking short steps? Waltei' McCown study? Miss Rutger smile? William Cutsinger cut up? Our Janitor? Our Basketball Team? Our Center? Hughes Blake not talking? The Millionaires Daughter'?', A green Freshman? The Debating Club? Those Learned Sophomores? Our Gymnasium? Peck Pounds hear? R. If a Strong Man can pull three autos with his teeth, can Edith Knight? UL Mr. Trinkle- With what does the Government furnish the army? Hughes Blake-'tlt equips them with maneuvers. Get the Hooks. R Miss Rutger-t'Earl, please read the next sentence. Earl- And he had a fat patriarch Cpartridgel in his coop. Dear Sir: R Newman, Illinois, October 19, 1908. Please find enclosed 19,6 .253 Twenty-five cents in stamps for one of your X Ray Kathouoscope, as quick as possible. Look at this immediately. It Was said by Yours truly, Mr. Edwin Myers, I! Newman, Ill. The Juniors march in with a heavy tread, With Frosty and Frank at their head, Not far behind is studious Dick, And Homer crying, Hit 'em a Rick. I worthy Sophomore that carnation gum taste it HTURKEYS, SEE THEM STRUT Hughes Blake, Chief Gobbler Arthur Parr Wilson Rutherford Maurine Pounds Prof. Trinkle Marie. Fonner Forest McCoWn. s like a funeral smells

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78 THE TALISIVIAN Mr. Trinkle- Truman, name some vineyard products. Truman- Grapes, prunes, and dates. Prof.- From what are prunes made?', Truman-'tDried apples? 'Z It is with pleasure that We are able to chronicle the fact that Everett recited in English class, VVednesday, March 4, 1914, for which said recitation, Miss Rutger allowed him a ninety with a few words of encouragement. it F OR SALE Two show tickets: good location, cheap. Forest McCown. M, What is steam? ttWater crazy with the heat. R TI-IE LIBRARY Consists of: Several volumes of James G. Todd's books, together with a mythology belonging to Miss Rutger, and a dictionary presented to the school by the Board. Do research work. ' 'E lt took only a short time for Miss Rutger to obtain perfect control over the Hon. James Whitcomb Riley. I looked upon the plain A And thought I saw some waving grain, I looked again and thought 'twas grass, And found it was the Freshman Class. R February 19- The Rook Club has been meeting in regular sessions the last few weeks, and have succeeded in dealing off a few hands each night. I! LO ST The night of March 5, Two High t'Notes, last seen going upward. If found please notify Henkle Gregg. R, January 9-The track team came upon the gridiron for their Spring rehearsal, and Ross showed up as well as could be expected. KR December 3-The Swimming Pool in the gymnasium, upon investigation, was found to be at its usual depth. - R January 9-It was rumored that Mays Baseball Squad would go south on a training trip. What is a. Baseball Team without funds? R Thursday morning, March 12-A majority of the back seaters adjourned to the front of the assembly to indulge in a few notes of friendship, while Miss Miller swung her right arm ferociously.