Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1917 volume:

i r 1 3NI1M - 30 -MOOg SKV3W nois amnsiHi X J____1 7 Foreword Present This Volume of the ARGUS ANNUAL to Our Many Friends and the Public with the De- sire that it Shall Serve as a Summary of the Past Years Activities in the Ot- tumwa High School Which in Years to Come Will Serve to Bring Back Pleasant Memories to Those Who Have Tasted the Pleasures and Benefits of High School Life. We Have Endeavored to Chronicle Cor- rectly the Numerous Happenings and Events of the School Year in an Interesting Manner. We Believe and Hope That We Have Succeeded. rs THE ARGUS --PUBLISHED BY The Senior Class Ottumwa High School Book of Class of 1917 VOLUME EIGHTEEN Dedication To Miss Mary R. F. Miller our Friend and Instructor, who has always evidenced an interest for good in the Ottumwa High School and in all its undertakings, we respect- fully dedicate this Argus Annual of 1917. Miss Mary R. F. Miller Contents m Book 1 . . .THE SCHOOL Faculty Classes Book 2 . . .ACTIVITIES Forensics Athletics Organizations Publications Book 3 . . .HUMOR Calendar Snapshots Jokes ADVERTISEMENTS ]THE ARGUS [ 9 1THE ARGUS [ H. E. Blackmar, Superintendent of Schools ]19T7[ 10 1THE ARGUS [ Ward B. Rice, Principal ]1917[ 11 ]THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ 12 ITHE ARGUS C 0. 31 S. Faculty «wire { Ward B. Rice, Principal. “Honor lies in honest toil. mtsm lisb Lee A. Meyer A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Mary R. F. Miller “How can we more essentially benefit our country than by instructing and giving proper direction to the mind of youth? Adolph Johnson I shall not look upon his like again. Natalia Hemingway First, then, a woman will or won't—depend on it. Maude McKowan A perfect woman, nobly planned To warn, to comfort and command. mathematics F. K. Williamson Oh that my tongue were in the thunder's mouth; then with a passion would I shake the world. Martha Ogden Sweet promptings unto kindliest deeds were in her very look. Wilbur Vaughn An affable and courteous gentleman. Louisa A. Van Dyke In short measures life may perfect be. :i9rzi 13 )THE ARGUS C Merritt L Miller ]i9rz[ 14 1THE ARGUS C= __ Historv Lawrence G. Collins “As proper wan as one shall sec in a summer’s day. George L. Kelly “Work first and then rest Mildred Morris “Oh blest with a temper whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow cheerful as today I oreicjn languages Ruth Harper, German. “The fairest garden in her looks And in her mind the wisest books. Ruth Mortland, German. “She has so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition, she holds it a vice in her goodness not to do more than she is requested.’’ Olive Williams, Latin. “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others Lucy Miller, Spanish. “Heaven bless thee; thou hast the fairest face I e’er looked on nwb Itahiral Science Lewis B. Mull, Physics. “And he is the noblest Roman of them all E. H. Flowers, Chemistry. “A moral, sensible and well bred man. F. K. Sipe, General Science. “A man is the whole encyclopedia of facts.” Maude Merritt, Botany. “All the reasonings of man are not worth one sentiment of woman. 119X7 C 15 3THE ARGUS C 3191?r 16 ITHE ARGUS L Commercial Branches Josephine P. Chase, Shorthand and Typewriting. “Her smile was prodigal of summery shine. Gaily persistent like a morn in June” F. O. Signs, Bookkeeping. A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.” Supervisors of Departments Public Schools Carl Herborg, Manual Training. “Men of few words are the best men.” George W. Schefelker, Assistant in Manual Training. Pie had a head to contrive, a tongue to persuade and a hand to execute ” Cleo W. Boyle, Domestic Science. “Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.” Georgiana Canfield, Drawing. llLife is short, art long.” Kathryn Powers, Music. Yea, music is the prophets art; Among the gifts that God has sent, One of the most magnificent.” s WM instructors at 0. H. S. Annex Miss Haven She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with and good to look upon” Miss Koop “A woman is something between a flower and an angel.” Mr. Eckerman “Nature stores her precious jewels in a tower four stories high.” Miss Enoch Gentle of speech, beneficient of mind.” J19X71 17 1THE ARGUS C 18 ]THE ARGUS t Senior X itorial iwwBumrioif HE four years spent by us as students of the Ottumwa High School will always be remembered as the most eventful, fruitful and happiest which we have ever ex- perienced. Here we have formed friend- ships and acquaintances which can never be forgotten; here we have experienced joys and pleasures of lasting remembrance and here we have gained through study and application the training which shall serve its useful purpose for us in after life. We are grateful to our Alma Mater for the things which we know she has given us; we shall remember her always and cherish the days spent within her walls. ]1917[ 19 H £ % 1 Senior Cllass Statistics mm OFFICERS Emmett Sweeney, President. Lawrence Miner, Vice President. Raymond M. Gallagher, Secretary. Cloyd Burns, Treasurer. warn CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Cloyd Burns, Chairman. McCabe Day Ruth Worrell Lucille Caswell Leo Rater Mary Stevens Raymond Gallagher m m HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. L. B. Mull Mr. W. L. Sargent Mr. E. P. Barton Mr. E. C. Loomis ttftMK Flower—Violet Colors—Purple and White ♦ msm MOTTO “Learn, nor account the pang; Dare, never grudge the throe!” —Browning. vsmx YELL Brick a bracka, brick a bracka, brick a bracka, bah. Chick a lacka, chick a lacka, chick a lacka, chah, Zig a lacka, zig a lacka, zig a lacka, zah, Nineteen-seventeen, rah, rah, rah. Commencement Exercises—June 7. Junior-Senior Reception—June 1. Baccalaureate Sermon June 3. H917T 20 ]THE ARGUS [ £1 ass of 1917 Emmett Sweeney, President “Indeed I believe no man ever talked better” Class Vice President i; Lincolns 1, 2; President 2; Standing Committee 1, 2; Chairman 2; Student Council 2; Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 2; Fifty Club 3; Clean Life Club 4: McKin- leys’3, 4; Vice President 3, President 4; Argus News and Argus Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Advertising Manager 3; Business Manager 4; O. H. S. Debating Team 3, 4; District Champs; Class President 4; Boys Booster Club 4; Class Bast? Ball 2. Lawrence Miner, Vice President ‘7 would like to say one or two things.” Class Vice President 4; Lincolns 1,2: Vice President 2; Lincolns Team 2; McKin- leys 3, 4; Vice President 4; O. H. S. De- bating Team 3, 4; Discussion Contest 3; Oratory 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Argus News 3, 4; Librarian 4. Raymond Gallagher, Secretary lA soul oj power, a wealth of lofty thought. Lincolns 1,2; President 2; McKinleys 3, 4; Secretary, President 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Commercial Club, Ex- ecutive Committee 3; Fifty Club 3; Clean Life Club, Treasurer 4; Argus News Edi- torial Staff 3; Argus Annual 3; Editor- in-chief Argus News and Argus Annual 4; Class Secretary 4; O. H. S. Debating Team 3, 4: District Champs 4; Class Executive Committee 4. Cloyd Burns, Treasurer “Much like a steam engine in trousers.” Class Treasurer 4; Argus News Staff 3, 4; Argus Annual Staff 3, 4; O. H. S. Debat- ing Team 3; Chairman Class Executive Committee 4; Yell Leader 3, 4; McKin- leys 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Basket Ball 2. 3; Class Base Ball 2; Boys Booster Clui� 4; Fifty Club 3; Rifle Club 3; Athletic Association 1,2; Chorus 1,2. Walter Abernathy “The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Watertown, S. D. High School 1, Moline High School 1, O. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Com- mercial Club 2, 3. ]1917[ 21 Helen Anderson 4If ladies be but young and fair, they have the gift to know it.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 4. Grace Andrews 4Good humor only teaches charm to last” Commercial Club 2; Philo 3, 4: Domestic Science Club 4; Girls Glee Club 4. Eva Aeringdale 4She taught them how to live and how to die.” Clio 1; Philo 3, 4; Sketch Club 4. Neil Baker 4A virtuous and well governed youth.” Athletic Association 1; Commercial Club 3. Kathel Baker 44And her sunny locks hang on her temples like Golden Fleece.” Finished O. H. S. Course in 3H years. Girls Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer 4; Philo 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4. 22 1THE ARGUS [ David Banta ‘’Tis delightful to see when a man comes along, Who has anything in hint peculiar and strong” Red Lodge, Mont., I, 2, 3; O. H. S. 4; Track, 4; Baseball 4. Lloyd E. Bechtel “He seemed a cherub who had lost his way and wandered hither.” Lincolns 1; Football 2, 4: Orchestra 3; Mc- Kinleys 4; Dramatic Club 4. Ward Bell “ woke one morning and found myself famous” McKinleys 4; O. H. S. Basket Ball 4. Genevieve Binks Ah! How weak a thing the heart of woman is.” Clio 2; Philo 3: Commercial Club 2, 3; Treasurer 2; Executive Committee 3. Howard Blake “Men were gay deceivers even” Blakesburg H, S. 1, 2; O. H. S. 3, 4. 119X7C 23 ITHE ARGUS L Rhobinb Boltz ‘ With lips like a cherry and teeth like a pearl.” Clio 2; Commercial Club 3. Rosa Clara Brady “There is no knowledge that is not power.” Completed C). H. S. course in years. Class Executive Committee (’18) 1; Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4: Commercial Club 3. Helen Broich “Gently to hear, kindly to judge.” Clio 2; Philo 3, 4. Eva Brouhard liHer eyes had all the seeming of a demon that is dreaming.” O. H. S. Girls Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 3. Martha Elizabeth Brown hor the beauty of a lovely woman is music.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Treasurer 3; Com- mercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 3. 24 3THE ARGIIS [ ]19X7[ Lucille Caswell And all that's best oj dark and bright, meet in her aspect and her eyes. Girls Glee Club 2, 3, 4; President 4: Secre- tary 4; Pianist ; Booster Club 4; Philo 3, 4; President 4; Class Executive Com- mittee 4. Grace Clark “Speak little and well if you wish to be con- sidered as possessing merit. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2, 3, 4 ; Booster Club 4. Florence Cook “Rare compound oj oddity, frolic and fun, To relish a joke, and rejoice at a pun. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Class Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Captain 2; (). H. S. Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 3; Girls Booster Club 4. Truman Crowe All men's faces are true— Jacksonville II. S. 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Ride Club 2; Fifty Club 3; Boys Booster Club 4; Track 4. Clare Davis ‘VI blithe heart makes a blooming visage. Lincolns 1,2; Football Seconds 3, 4; Base Ball 3, 4. 23 ]THE ARGUS [ M. McCabe Day “O gift of God, O perfect Day” Central High School, St. Joseph, Mo., 1 x i years; Newton High School 1 Vi yeais; O. H. S. 4; McKinleys, Vice President 4; Dramatic Club 4: Class Executive Committee 4: Debating Team 4; Argus News 4. Victor Denny “With the wisdom of the ancestors” McKinleys 4. Lola Dornsipe “Wit, now and then, stuck smartly shows a spark.” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Booster Club 4. Roberta Dunning “ have immortal longings in me” Philo 3, 4; (liris Booster Club 4. Horace Emerson ”A bold bad man” Lincolns 2; Tennis Club 2, 3; Athletic As- sociation 1, 2. 1THE ARGUS C H917I Bert Emery “Gladly woulde he learne and gladly teach e.“ Frances Fabritz “ 4s frank as rain on cherry blossoms— St. Joseph’s Academy 1, 2; O. H. S. 3, 4; Philo 3, 4; Treasurer 4. Eleanore Field “That same face of yours looks like the title page of a whole volume of roguery Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Secretary 4; Commer- cial Club 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Booster Club 4; Pep Club 2. 3; Class Basket Ball 4; (). H. S. Basketball 4; Argus News and Argus Annual Staff 4. Preston Farley “I would applaud thee to the very echo that would applaud again O. H. S. Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Standing Com- mittee 2; Rifle Club 2. Edwin Fern “Fame comes only when deserved, and then is as inevitable as Destiny, for it is Destiny ” Lincolns 1,2; McKinleys 3; Athletic Asso- ciation 1; Class Basket Ball I, 2, 3, 4; O. H. S. Basket Ball 3. 4; Clean Life Club 4; Class Track 2. 27 H. Morris Friedman “Old though I am for ladies' love unfit, the power of beauty I remember yet. Lincoln;: 1, 2; McKinlys 3, 4; Treasurer 3r 0. H. S. Debating Team 3, 4 (1911-12); Class Track 1, 2; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Vice President 3. Alice Gay “Mistress of herself tho China fall. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4. Garnett Marie Gilyeart She hath a friend inseparable. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 3. Kathryn Glenn Laugh at your friends, and if your friends are sore, So much the better you may laugh the more. Clio 1.2: Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Beatrice Grier She looks as fresh as roses washed in dew. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. 28 ]THE ARGUS C Harold W. Groth Completed O. H. S. course in 3V£ years. Give me the erect, the manly man. McKinleys 3, 4; McKinley Team 4; Class Base Ball 3, 4; Fifty Club 3. Ruth Gustaveson “She's as silent as the sleighbells. Clio 2; Commercial Club, Executive Com- mittee 3. Paul W. Groth Completed O. H. S. course in 3 years. His heart as far from fraud as heaven front earth. Lincolns 2; McKinleys 3, 4. Victor Hahn His fame was great in all the lands. Chorus 1,2; Lincolns 1.2; Glee Club 2; Or- chestra 2, 3; Athletic Association 1, 2, 3; Class Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 1,3; O. H. ?. Basket Ball 2. 3, 4; Captain 4. Charles Hall How many acres make a wise acre? Missouri Valley High School 1, 2, 3; O. H. S. 4. I1917C 29 iTHE ARGUS [ J19X7[ Grace Harris “O, this learning, what a thing it is! Clio 1; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. Peter Haseltine “Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream . Commcrical Club 2, 3; Rifle Club 2; Class Track 2, 4; Class Base Ball 2; Foot Ball 2. 3. 4; Class Basket Ball 2. 3, 4; O. H. S. Basket Ball 3, 4; Track, Captain 4. Opal Harris “She's all my fancy painted her. She's lovely, she's divine. Commercial Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 4. Mary Hein del “ have one true heart beside me. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3. 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Booster Club 4; Salutarian of Class. Harold Hendricks That youth's a rare courtier. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2; Class Track 1; Athletic Association 1,2; Booster Club 4. 30 ]THE ARGUS C Russell Hill “Why, all delights are vain. Mary Hiller “I have a heart with room for every joy Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. Fred Hirst “What should man do but he's merry?” Commercial Club 2, 3. Birdie Holloway “I worked with patience which means almost power ” Clio 1; Philo 3; Girls Glee Club 2; Second Girls Glee Club Pianist 3; Pianist First Boys and Girls Glee Club 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Chief Librarian 3, 4. Mary Horan “Fair words gladden many a heart” Clio 1, 2; Executive Committee 2; Philo 3, 4; Librarian 3. 31 1THE ARGIIS [ Margaret Horan “Still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait” Philo 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 4. Miriam Houke “And she melted the hearts of the swains in them parts.” Clio 1, 2; President 2; Philo 3, 4; Girls Booster Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Or- chestra 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. Henry Howells “Every addition to true knowledge is an addition to human power ” McKinleys 4: Athletic Association 1. Harold Johnson “He was so generally civil that nobody thanked him for it.” Athletic Association 1; Commercial Club 3. Mauritz Johnson “Thy voice is a celestial melody.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Lincolns 1, 2; Basket Ball Seconds 3. 11917C 32 1THE ARGUS [ Lenore Jolley “7'his little blossom from afar has come from other lands to ours.” Albia High School 1, 2, 3; O. H. S. 4; Philo 4. Kathryn Keyhoe “Care to your coffin adds a nail no doubt, and every grin so merry draws one out” Dramatic Club 3, 4; Vice President 4; Philo 3, 4; President 4; Domestic Science Club 3; Booster Club 3, 4. Ralph Kilby ”’Tis he, I ken the manner of his gait” Mildred Kissinger “An abridgement of all that is pleasant.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Booster Club 2, 3, 4. Clara Krafka ‘7 am not merry; but I do beguile the thing I am seeming otherwise.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4. 119WIZ 33 1THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ Etha Leinhousbr “ There's language in her eyes, her cheek, her lip—Nay, her foot speaks” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Editor Philo Paper 4. Dwight Lewis A sort of a kind of a species of Hum, Of which, as it were, so to speak, not a crumb” Spirit l ake High School 1, 2, 3; Ames High School 3; O. II. S. 4. Gertrude Lewis Ambition is no cure for love” Class Secretary 2. Laura Lumsdon “Thou art a woman, and that is saying the best and worst of thee.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 4; Do- mestic Science Club 4: Treasurer 4; Student Club, Treasurer 4. Catherine Mather “A man on hand is worth two in college ” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Class Basket Ball 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 4. 34 UTHE ARGUS Margaret Maloney “ A fair exterior is a sure recommendation. St. Joseph's Academy 1, 2; O. H. S. 3, 4; Philo 4. Lela Moss “Beauty hath a strange power.' Clio 1; Philo 4. Leander McAloon “Man can be great when great occasions call” Lincolns 1, 2; Athletic Association 1; Mc- Kinleys 3, 4; Fifty Club 3. John McCrary “A man oj mark. Flora McSweyn Here's to the maiden of bashful sixteen. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 4. 119171 35 Helen Melvin “A jace with gladness overspread Soft smiles, by human kindness bred.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Beatrice G. Miller “Shy as a nun, and a lover of Art. Philo 3, 4. Harold Murphy “Honors achieved Jar exceed those that are created.” O. H. S. Basket Ball 4; Class Basket Ball 3, 4. Edith J. Miller lAs busy as a Bee.” Philo 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 3. Walter Nelson Worth makes the man.” Commercial Club 2, 3; McKinleys 4; Short- hand Club 4. 119T7C 36 :the ARGUS Genevieve Orvis “Oh Genevieve—Sweet Genevieve” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 3: Booster Club 4. Madeline Ott “I am sure care is an enemy to lije Clio 1; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 3. Hiram Peck “He was a verray parfit gentle knight.” Athletic Association 1,2; Commercial Club 2, 3; Class Base Ball 2, 3, 4. Thelma E. Peppers “What is the little one thinking about?” Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4: Vice President 4; Do- mestic Science Club 3; Class Treasurer 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Class Basket Ball 2. 3, 4 ; O. 11. S. Basket Ball 3, 4; Booster Club 4. Harold Phillips “Toil does not come to aid the idle” Athletic Association 1,2; Commercial Club 2, 3; C.ass Base Ball 3, 4; McKinleys 4; Booster Club 4; Shorthand Club 4; Class Track 2, 4. 11917C 37 1THE ARGUS [ Bernice Randall “Hath in her heart wide room for all that he.” Sketch Club 4. Leo Rater “Action is eloquence.” Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; All S. E. Tackle, 4; Lincolns 1, 2; Secretary 1; President 2: McKinlevs 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Standing Committee 1,2; Senior Execu- tive Committee 4; Senior Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Base Ball 1, 2; Captain 1; Class Track 1; Athletic Association 1, 2; Booster Club 4. Mary Randall ‘VI most rare vision.” Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4. Mary Reed ” Worth, courage, honor, these indeed your sustenance and birthright are.” Clio 1, 2; Executive Committee 1; Presi- dent 2; Class Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 3; O. H. S. Basket Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Philo 3, 4; Girls Booster Club 2. 3, 4; Commerical Club 3; Glee Club 1. Eunice Robinson ”Most gentle is she.” Glee Club 3, 4. 38 1THE ARGUS [ 119WI Donald Rogers “,4 mere court butterfly” Glee Club 2, 3, 4: President 4; Booster Club 4; Class Basket Ball 1,2; Athletic Association 1,2; Class Track 2; Lincolns 2. Helen Rodgers “Great feelings hath she of her own, Which lesser souls mav never know” Clio 1,2; Philo 3; Glee Club 3, 4. Julia Samuelson “Faith, she is posted hence on serious matters ” Philo 4; Domestic Science Club 4. Edward Schultz “The man who is fond precociously of stirring must be a spoon.” Lincolns 1, 2: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball Seconds 2, 3. Nellie Schwarts “Best values come in small packages ” Clio 1,2; Secretary 2; Philo 4; Commercial Club 2; Orchestra 1; Mount St. Joseph College, Dubuque 3. 39 Earl Seaburg “The pink of perfection. McKinleys 3, 4; Secretary 4: Lincolns 2; Argus News and Argus Annual Account- ant 4; Fifty Club 3; Standing Committee John P. Sheehan Hang sorrow! Care'll kill a cat. Lincons 1, 2; Orchestra 1; Athletic Associ- ation 1,2; McKinleys 3, 4: Rifle Club 2; Commercial Club 2. 3; Foot Ball Sec- onds 4; Fifty Club 3. Max Siegel Live and think.” Commercial Club 2, 3; Athletic Associa tion 1; Shorthand Club 4. Georgiana Smith For she was just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Class Vice President 2; Clio, Executive Committee 1; Class Basket Ball, Cap- tain 1. Wilbur Snow Lord of himself.” Orchestra 1, 3; Class Base Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 2; Foot Ball 3, 4; Clean Life Club, President 4; Class Basket Ball 2, 3; Com- mercial Club 2. 40 Mary Stevens “The blessed damozel leaned out from the gold bar of Heaven. St. Joseph’s Academy 1, 2; C). II. S. 3, 4; Philo 3, 4: Artist 3; Editor 3, 4; Vice Presi- dent 4; Diamatic Club 3, 4: Art Club 3; Argus Annual Board 4; Senior Ex- ecutive Committee 4. Claribel Stimmits “ Lips like a rosebud. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Girls Booster Club 4; Commercial Club 3. Beatrice Stoessel Completed O. H. S. course in 3J£ years. “Her thirst for knowledge was unflagging. Clio 1; Philo 2, 3; Marshall 3. Carl Swanson “ am a gentleman .” Lincolns 1,2; Class Base Ball 2; Commer- cial Club 3; Athletic Association 1; Shorthand Club, President 4. Edith Swartz ’ Tis not deep as a river, but wlto’d have it deep. Clio 2; Philo 3, 4; Booster Club 4. ]THE ARGUS [ J1917C 41 JTHE ARGUS [ Eugene Swenson “Men are but children of a larger growth Foot Ball 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Lincolns 2; Class Track 1; Class Basket Ball 1.4; Standing Committee 1; Chorus 1. Caroline Tout “Brevity is the soul of wit. Clio 1, 2; Executive Committee 2; Philo 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3. Regina Ward “Life's a jest, and all things show it, I thot so once and now I know it” Clio 1, 2; Treasurer 1; Vice President 2; Philo 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1,2; Athletic- Association 2; Shorthand Club 2; Fifty Club 3. Frances Welch “Frame your mind to mirth and merriment Clio 1; Philo 3, 4. McKinley Weeks “Work is my recreation ” 42 1THE ARGUS C Gladys Welch “Her dark pensive eyes that speak the high soul. Philo 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Marie Wilson “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Clio 1,2; Secretary 2; Philo 3, 4; Historian 3; Class Basket Ball 2, 3. 4; O. H. S. Bas- ket Ball 3, 4; Yell Leader 2; Booster Club 2, 3, 4; President 4; Class Secretary 3. Maurine Winters “So frankly coy, so trembly full of confi- dence. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Philo, Secretary 4; Domestic Science Club 4. Ruth Worrell “O, bait to draw saints from their spiritual weal. Class President 3; Student Council 2: Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Argus Annual Staff 3; Clio 1; Philo 4; Editor 4; Treasurer 4; Girls Booster Club 4; Domestic Science Club, President 4; Class Executive Com- mittee 4. Valedictorian of Class. Jesse Wolfe “And I, so plain a man, am I. Lincolns 1, 2; Secretary 2; McKinleys 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Yell Leader 4, 5; Booster Club 5; ('lass Presi- dent 3. 119T7C 43 ]THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ Honorary I'll embers of Senior dlass vsmm Mr. L. B. Muli. Mr. W. L. Sargent Mr. E. P. Barton Mr. E. C. Loomis 44 ]THE ARGUS [ Urt Ztemoriam Our departed Classmates, Mtembers of tl)o Class of 1917. Carman Tfarlan 39lc6 December 2. 1914 “tlizabetl) .Anne burner 39lc T3unc 22. 1916 Tfelen Cecilia 3ttiner “2 lc6 August 10. 1916 TFrancis Tfarr? Crier November 4. 1916 “REQU1SCANT IN PACE” ]191� [ 45 ITHEARGUSI 1917 Class iHistorp Oh ye small fountain pen Of gold and fancy trimmings, Step lightly over white pages, In dainty ink-steps trace Ye a golden history. I. As from the summer roads small Dust specks fly all over the hazy Spaces, so up the stony steps Eagerly came the new preps, - £wr� f TMfc SiVCNTCLN). The keeper of records was Marjorie, Gravest of the Graves, and Rebecca Armstrong of tender eyes and Maiden smiles, our chattels kept. Bashfully radiant, at the heme Of Mr. Loomis, met these preps For the first of their parties. Gay and light-hearted, and Care free as ever the young, the Unburdened Freshmen should be. Throughout the rest of that year The prophetic souls of the wise Saw evidence undeniable, Of extraordinary wisdom, That foreshadowed the heights This youngest class should climb. They answered again the call of Youth for pleasure, and planned at The bidding of honorary members, A party. Over long sidewalks, And above whirling wheels They came to the cool and fresh Confines of the Country Club Where they disported, merry as the Dancing lights, rampant under the Glory of a white moon. Sevcnteens, brilliant, Clever, to project their influence All over all spaces. As out of chaos came order, So among the mass of infants Incorrigible, unquenchable, Organization brought system. To safely pilot them on throughout The mazes of the year of trial The stern and serious George was Chosen. ’Twas later, he traversed This vale of tears as a Sixteen. The tall, young Sweeney, possessor Of the eyes of midnight blackness, Vice President became. J19T7C 46 3THE ARGUS I II. Reluctantly, summer yielded to autumn— The second year commenced, Upon a higher ring of the ladder Stood the Seventeens; now they Might be lookers-down (to some Degree) rather than looked down Upon. Again leaders were chosen. Jesse Wolfe of famous pompadour, Stood at the helm. Beside His diginity the maiden charms of Georgiana Smith shone, And to Gertrude Lewis were given The worthy records. The dear Blue-eyed Elizabeth willingly and Faithfully collected from slothful Debtors, coins of various sizes and descriptions. Early in that memorable year, Prominent they appeared, in their First Chapel program, their Excellence flaunted bannerwise Before the faces of the admiring. As the queen of Sheba invoked awe In the Court of Solomon. Once more that year in new activity The Sophomores showed -THAT dAV VKTOftv — Their super-ability: The infallible six- Thc wonderful six— The six superably triumphant. Our unexcelled Girls’ Basket Ball team— First over the Juniors, then Over the Seniors they triumphed. Astounded—dismayed, Crushed, squelched, Subdued, the Seniors opened Their mouths with wondering amazement, Then closed them, silenced. The championship was ours. III. Out of primordial Sophomoric Mediocrity the Seventeens emerged Juniors, splendidly assuming The superior rank, As the lithe, wild lion, awakens, Knowing its latent powers. Ruth Worrell of siren eyes And brain of sages led them, Vivacious Florence aiding her. The minutes were kept, and every Passing second brightened By Marie Wilson, twinkly-cyed, merry. Fresh as daisies and small as they. Thelma Peppers, the treasurer, Pried the shekels from the re- luctant. Early promptings of fellowship Led them to forsake Minerva For Hebe, and at Von Schraders A merry party sent them Laughing, chattering, To the heavy-eyed Saturday after. Again (Gettem), patron God Of Basket Ball favored the Seven- teens. Before their onslaughts, as sky- rockets Leap earthward when their fire is exhausted, ]1917C 47 ITHE ARGUS I . All their glory spent in the going up, IV. Down came the Freshmen, and At last the year came, when Down the Seniors came. As Seniors, dignified, honored, Again as ever laurels for the victors. and properly On the wings of Summer, Renowned, the Seventeens Feathered with rare petals and Might grace the 'setting sweet, In which they belonged. With fragrant dews, Again and for the last time Came the festival night when They met to choose the masters of Juniors their fate, Extend to the dear departing, In this their final crowning year. A farewell reception. Four men, (since in the strength of Why describe the lights, the color, man the music? Must we ever confide the knowledge Pleasure, that throbbed Of a class of mighty Seniors), With the soft breath of summer, We chose from among the promising. Laughed in a hundred faces First and foremost among these four And held unrestricted reign that Stood Sweeney, silver-tongued night. orator, We know surely, the closing year Who had ability to persuade the Of the wisdom of his plans. C Next came Miner, of knowledge of ages—A walking dictionary. Gallagher, of good nature and Irish fcjgsjK Wit, was Secretary, and Burns JBMBi Collected like the Octopus and The hazes of Indian Summer lin- ' fjMm j. (As the taste of Wrigley’s lingers) Far into autumn. The glories of HI Gold and Scarlet spread in a tangle Over the oak trees of Wildwood. Thence in happy abandon Sojourned the Seniors, to meet Around a common fire and roast Vi jMOlUARIf- The remains of some Fido. IAq As the Dispenser of seasons sorted Them out and sent us the whitest Was brightened by the spirit Mantle in Winter’s wardrobe, Of it all, and something of coming A party was held at the Heindel Brilliance reflected joyously home. In the mirror Prophecy holds up, With lively stunts, games, and the To show what is to be. Never-failing comfort of “eats,” -1119171“ 48 ]THE ARGUS [ There passed a jolly evening. Again, when the wind of March Promised in one breath, violets And in another, Arctic eternal, To offer the tribute of happiness to good Old Saint Patrick, came another Party at the home of Lela Moss, “Quips and pranks and wanton wiles,” In their mistress’ festive train, Tripped to the time of the music That beats in light hearts. Welcomed, feared. Happy, sad, inevitable, Came the closing of a year Whose only regret was its swiftness. Again the warm June, the mid- summer, Whiteness of nights and the magic Of rose-perfume, music and soft- ness Of shadows from sorrows of parting. Now, for the Seventeens, the Juniors gave a gay, happy recep- tion. Pleasure, more gay than its saying A happy farewell in caprices, Smiling because it remembers The happiness past, and forgetting That it is past. And so the last party went by. At the Baccalaureate Address— Grave and serene, contemplating The words that were spoken, sincerely, Again the Seventeens came together. One time more, and that A good bye to the past, and a Greeting to the hope that is found in the future. Commencement came, and after Come lives that are better for feeling The spirit that, living, will linger Always with the Seventeens. Committee: Mary Stevens, Chairman. Florence Cook, Kathryn Keyhoe, Thelma Peppers, Marie Wilson. ]19X7L 49 1THE ARGUS [ dlas5 Song Oh class of Nineteen Seventeen, Thy glory ne'er will fade; All hail the purple and the white, Which such a name has made. Thru many happy, carefree days, To our colors we've been true; And with heavy hearts and tender thoughts, We say goodbye to you. II. Oh Alma Mater, O. H. S. We leave you with regret; Our victories, our ‘'pep, our lives, You will not soon forget. The lessons that we here have learned. The friends we love so well, The comradeship we here have shared. In our life's work will tell. Chorus: Farewell schooldays and teachers kind, Thy glorious praise we sing, Sweet memories of laurels won, Around our hearts will cling, Beloved comrades we now must part, Our future the years will tell, But friendship's tie will bind our hearts. Farewell, classmates, farewell. Ruth Worrell. 31917CI-----r - - 5« ]THE ARGUS [ ]i9r?[ 51 ]THE ARGUS [ yc iUastc Willc and (lestemcntc. of yc (tlassc of 1917 «« E yeare of our Lord, nineteen hundrcde and seventeen. Wee, ye classe of seventeen do herebye wille and bequeathe our listed rights and properties alle, the same to bee helde bye heirs of ye saide classe as longe as ye heirs abide bye ye sacred precedente of ye classe of seventeen. To ye eager Juniors wee do bequeathe oure unbounded classe spirit and oure loyal supporte of alle highe schoole activities and oure abilite, collectively and individually, to lerne dilligentlee ye lessons when ye calle of ye worthie pedagogue soundeth in oure directione. To ye sophomores wee leave oure worldlic wisdome and dignitee. To ye preplets wee do bequeathe oure pep and perseverence that theire childish minds maye expande throughe emulation. To ye faire one Gladysse Hollowaye, wee leave ye charming dimples of Lloyde Bechtel tha she may employe saide dimples in her maiden- lie coquettrees. Wee leave ye wavie lockes of ye slendre Horace Emerson to ye straighte haired damsel, Lucyle Wormhowt. To ye noblee successors, Charles Glewe and Willyam Koonzc, wee leave ye marvellous proficiende of Emmytt Sweeneye and Raymonde Gallygher in ye running of ye Argus. Wee leave ye manlie bearing of Leo Rater, the chivalree of Done Rogers and ye demureness of Walter Abernathye to Mabel Pougge that she may thinke on it and profit bye it. Ye lengthe of Harolde Grothe and Margaret Malonie we do be- queathe to Don Orluppe that hee maye gaine his fulle growthe. To ye faithful Louyse Clarke wee leave ye sophisticated attitude of ye noted Chemist Morryse Fryedman. Wee bequeathe to Marthae Peppers ye ovcrgrowne heels of ye beautiful mayden Georgyana Smyth. To oure deare teachers wee do bequeathe ye merrie smyles of ye ]i9r?[ 52 3THE ARGUS [ cheerful mayden, Katheryn Keyhoe and ye nobel younge knight, McCabe Daye. Ye wonderful accuracee of ye following younge stars, Ward Belle, Ilarold Murphee, Pete Haseltyne, Edwyn Feme, Prestone Farlee and Vyctor Hawne wee leave to next yeares basket balle teame. Wee relinquish Lawrence Miner’s fluencie of speech in favor of Thomas Keefe. Wee bequeathe Mawryne Wynters’ delight in ye sterner sex to Leona Moore. Wee bestowe Alyce Gay’s dignitee upon Genevieve Hunte. To Welma Maltbye wee leave Eleanore Field’s winning wayes. Wee do bequeathe ye sweet disposition of Garnet GUyeart, ye motherlee heart of Katheryne Glenn and ye beautee of Beatryce Grier to Clara Burdge. To ye faire damsel Ruth Daggett wee leave Mary Stevens’ dram- atic abilitee. We bestowe four inches of Florence Cook’s height to ye younge gcntlemanne Bennie Cloyde. To Clarence Hinsey wee do bequeathe Mirian Houke’s slenderness. Wee leave Mary Horan’s pleasing manners to Stella Blunke. To Paulyne Rees wee leave Birdie Hollowaye’s highe grades. Wee leave Maree Reed’s abilitee as captyn to her successore. To Leo Depot wee leave Edwarde Schultz’s love fore ye fairer sex. Wee bestowe Johne Sheehan’s skyllfule bluffing to George O’Gar. To ye Jeanette Mytchcl wee do bequeathe Helene Anderson’s admiration and love of the sterner sex. Wee just muste take Jerree alonge or she’ll never leavee. To ye golden haired maiden Vera Vaughte wee leave ye kink in ye beautifule haire of Paule Grothe. Wee would leave Gertrude’s man (Ralphe Kilbee) but Co. G got him 31917C 53 1THE ARGUS [ To ye hansome Maxe Ramsel wee do leave Carolyne Tout’s and Nellie Swarts’z brevitee and do syncerilly hope hee shrinks. Wee bestowe Madelyne Ott’s snappee eyes to Leo Love. To Elizabethc Myllisack wee leave Lola Dornsife’s merrie laughe and Myldred Kyssynger’s sweete disposition. Wee bequeathe Thelma Pepper’s classes spirit and baskete balle skille to Bertha Sheafee. Jesse Wolfe’s abilitee as yell leader wee leave to Mac Vaughne, not that Mac needs it but because wee muste dispose of it. To Lucyle Grouchee wee leave Ruthe Gustavesone’s popularitee. Wee bestowe Trueman Crowe’s syngular beautie to Pearle Gryndele. To Mr. Johnsone wee do bequeathe Berte Emerec’s rimless glasses. Harold stole Maree Heindel before wee coulde saye anythinge. Ye contagious giggles of Edythe Swartz wee do bequeathe to Miss Lucee Miller. Wee do leave Margaret Horan’s profounde “studiositee” to Merlce Martyn and Spencer Dyer. We do bequeathe Maree Hyller’s quietness to Dorothee Broiche. Wee do gladlee leave Done Rogers’ “mooching” abilitee to Harold Snooks, not that he needs it but..... Wee do bequeathe Opale Harris’ abilitee to recite to ye noble one Marion Wyllard. To Doris Slaught wee do leave Victor Denny’s bashfulness. Wee bestowe Grace Andrew’s cute country weighs to Louise Younge. Harold Johnson’s love for poctrie to Geralde Lange. To Myllard Younge wee do bequeathe Maree Randel’s faire com- plexion. Wee leave Harolde Phillip’s stande in withe ye ladies to Johnnie Beatie. Wee do bequeathe Julia Samuelson’s boystrousness to Carlee Mellberge. ==naiw— 54 ' 'ITHEARGUS! Carle Swanson’s “Irish” weighs wee do bequeathe to Dickee Fysher. Ye cleare springs of “Brick” Wilson’s unfayling good nature that sparkle in her eyes and laugh on her lippes we bequeathe to Cleora Bales. Wee do gladlee bestowe Dwygte Lewis’ angelic actions to Leslie Moore. Alie ye reste of oure propertee not herein disposed of, wee leave in truste of oure beloved teachers to bee used bye them as they see fit. And wee do herebye appoint Mr. W. Bee Rice, sole executor of this oure last wille and testamente. Wee wishe alle happiness and prosperitee to oure fellow students withe whome wee have spent so many happy hours and do hope they wille booste oure beloved Alma Mater in ye future as in ye pastte. In witness whereof, wee ,ye Classe of Nineteen Hundred Seventeen have to this oure last wille ande testament set oure hand this twenty- fifth daye of Aprile, nineteen hundred and seventeen. Committee: Katherine Keyhoe Mary Stevens Florence Cook Thelma Peppers Marie Wilson J191W- 55 ]THE ARGUS [ 1917 Glass Proptycqp teams HE great professor of the tribe of Inah stood silent and alone in the dim gray room, his long bony fingers noiselessly feel- ing along queer lines of vials on the low table beside him, until he lifted a round green bottle tightly corked. A twist- ed smile played about his thin lips as he fingered it lovingly and finally deposited it in a place of honor on a tall stand beside him. A hollow gong sounded. A sliding door opened at the right, and following a sign from the professor, the Class of Seventeen filed wonderingly into the round gray room. The professor bowed, pressed an unseen button and a curtain rolled from the ceiling of the room leaving above the open sky and the freshness of a still June twilight. Wondering still, and with eager faces, the crowd pressed nearer the center of the room. The great man spoke, and his voice seemed to come slow, silky, certain, from unknown dis- tances. “You are wondering, I see, why you were summoned by me. I will tell you. Thirty-nine long years I watched and waited ’till I might find what I sought—a class that would be fit for my wonderful pro- ject. You wonder at that—but listen carefully.” “All great mathematicians hold that there is a fourth dimension— a place we scarcely conceived until Zollncr and Leipsig have shown that it is a definite realm undiscovered, unexplored, ’tis true, but wonderful to him who first has the courage to seek it. Everything in that far world is the opposite of this and infinitely better. Through a wonderful means discovered by me, it is possible for us to abide in that realm. The class of 1917 is far too good for this prosaic world, therefore I propose to take them to a land that is more like heaven. “Like Heaven,” said the class wit, “Like Heaven, where there is no marrying or giving in marriage.” There was a gasp in the rear ranks. Vic Hahn grabbed Garnet Gillyeart by the hand and rushed for the door. Before the professor could intercede, they were gone. “Your remark was uncalled for, sir, as well as untrue. You have lost for us a noble pair who will struggle on in this weary world, raising prize seed corn for county fairs and working on a formula for the ex- termination of cockle burrs.” An audible sigh met the revelation of this mediocre fate, to be hushed as the professor held up a bony hand and continued:— “Two are gone, but for the rest the chance is still open. Say the word, and prepare for a mighty change.” A murmur passed along the ranks of the crowd, and a clear “Aye” was followed by general assent. Only one voice quavered questioning from the rear ranks. “Professor, arc you sure about the marrying?” said Gertrude iidwt 56 ]THE ARGUS C Lewis as she clung securely to the stalwart arm of Ralph Kilby. “Quite sure, my dear,” he answered and beckoned the crowd nearer to him. Picking up the green bottle he held it up before the view of the crowd. “This, then, is the means by which we will rise above the common fate.” Smiling he brought an ebony dish and opened the green bottle. The green powder came sliding, creeping out, like a strange living thing. A lurid spark from the professor’s hand—a wailing hiss as it touched the powder, a hollow explosion, then the swishing stillness of a strange land rushed over the transported crowd. They awakened from a semi-torper in a land where a sun rose scintillated with rainbow colors, and the long nights were studded with stars of a million hues. Here ten years of various fortunes passed, and a great kingdom was built on the banks of the dreamy Cloud river that flowed through a land where flowers and trees were always resplendent with changing color, and their sweet hazy fragrance rose even to the line of the black cliffs in the distance. After the passing of these ten years a stranger appeared suddenly on the banks of the Cloud river, and gazed at the town before him with eyes of wonder. It was Professor Mull, eminent in learning in this other world below, who by serious study became possessed of the secret of the green powder, and straightway hastened to explore the unknown country. Walking along the principal street, he paused to wonder at the rare architecture and marvelled to see a statue erected to the noted architect, Leander McAloon. “How well I remember him,” he thought. “On earth he would have achieved fame for designing the ideal kitchen cabinet. I wonder if more of my friends are here.” On he strayed in the freshness of the opal morning, until he came to a vast open coliseum, where sat a varied crowd below, and on an elevated space a court was held. The judge, in powdered wig and velvet robes sat with lofty brow and elevated chin that bespoke a ponderous learning and supreme power. Professor Mull looked again and memory assured him that this grand personage was none other than Raymond Gallagher. “Well, he would have been a senator in the other world. Who can he be looking for in the back row? Aha, some very fine ladies, I see—court belles probably, if this same scheme of splendor is carried throughout. Why it is Nellie Schwarz, Beatrice Grier, Margaret Maloney and Lela Moss. They are very fine in their satins and laces— but who are those other girls? Looks like—oh, they are the dudes, I see. Jesse Wolfe and Trueman Crowe in patches and powder. They would have been better as wood-cutters down on earth. How they glare at the judge and try to monopolize the belles—they have to work a little any how.” His observant eye wandered back to the court in time to see a door 119T7C 57 ]THE ARGIIS [ open and admit the defendant who with a scared cautious, resentful look slipped into his place and began to scan the court with a restless eye. Lloyd Bechtel, the page, arose and in a sonorous voice announced the case of Mrs. Harold Hendricks nee Mary Heindel against Harold Hendricks. The defendant trembled as Mary was called to the stand. Professor Mull slipped out during the battle of words that ensued, murmuring:— “And to think that those two would have been raising turtle doves on a little ranch on earth.” Without he found much to interest him, and for information in regard to existing conditions, he addressed the figure of a mounted policeman. As the officer gallantly turned an erect and charming head, he recognized Madeline Ott, who explained that equal suffrage and the intercession of the court diplomat had won for her the position of chief of police. Looking far to the right he noted a neat white building with queer thick walls, and observed that inside of the strong fence a car whirled ’round and ’round the building, never stopping. He asked an explana- tion, and Chief Ott said:— “It is the City Institute. It has as yet only one inmate, Edward Schultz. His house is padded, and the car is made to go ’round in a little track so it is impossible for him to hurt himself. By special request Mary Horan and Genevieve Orvis were made his keepers.” “Sad, sad! But he would have died in the trenches from gout had he not come here. Why is that queer man in the green jacket biting slivers off of the trees along the way?” “Oh that is Professor Leo Rater, who is looking for the Dum Dum Bug, which he claims will aid the vocal chords to produce a deep bass voice if properly applied. He and Martha Brown have been doing a great deal of work together, and Reverend Day will have another fee unless Etha Leinhauser breaks up the match.” “I am surprised to find it so—but I am becoming used to sur- prises. Well! Court is quiet, so I’ll just have a look in and find out the decision.” Entering the court he heard Judge Gallagher announce that the penalty was expulsion from the Fourth Dimension, the sentence to be executed at high noon. Leaving with the crowd he was enthusiastically greeted by Wilbur Snow, the chief banker, and Beatrice Stoessel, land- scape gardner, and grower of prize onion sets, and Morris Friedman, who offered to sell him insurance to protect him from June Bugs. When he was released from them a particularly agreeable bevy of maids in latest styles and sweetest smiles advanced and surrounded him. He recognized Helen Anderson, Etha Leinhauser, Georgiana Smith, Mary Randel, Alice Gay and Katherine Mather and was listening to their pleasing chatter when Pete Hazeltine, the court jester, advanced and whispered—“Be careful! They are the old maids of the realm.” Professor Mull’s eyebrows went up and he said beneath his breath: nftiy 58 1THE ARGUS C “It’s up to me to look after Louis the I!” and immediately he escaped down a side street and feeling sure that all were his friends, was about to knock at a door when a frying pan came whizzing through a window followed by a tan shoe and a grandfather egg. Summoning courage he entered and was met by the landlady, Helen Broich who after greeting him said: “It’s the new boarder, Clare Davis who has a trombone and his morning exercises are hailed by Preston Farley the undertaker, Vic Denny, who never works more than his jaws at meal time, and Kather- ine Keyhoe, poet laureate, who is here studying slum conditions to compose a new national epic.” A blast from the trombone induced him to leave at once, and again advancing to the main street he beheld a mighty procession in brilliant array and heard shouts of “Hail, the King:” Aloft on a white animal with the graceful head of a Bengal tiger, eight legs and a tail of brilliant plummage, sat King Sweeney on a crystal throne surrounded by a hundred slave spirits of the color and consistency of coal smoke, and followed by a train of brilliant knights and ladies on similar beasts. A great band led by Harold Phillips in gold clothes and a feather hat made soft march music and Professor Mull, walking with Helen Melvin and her fiance Walter Nelson, proceeded to the wedding of Ger- trude and Ralph. The bride wore white with blue bows in token of joy, the groom was clad in conventional black. Reverend Day, the peppy minister preached a sermon on the fruit of persistance and pep, urging young men to the ministry for, wishing to acquire more pep, he did not want the ceremony to be performed by Edwin Fern, Justice of the Peace. Thelma Peppers, clad in white and with June rose blushes in her cheeks, led the choir accompanied by Lucille Caswell, organist. After the impressive ceremony, Professor Mull met the King, who promptly decreed that a great feast be held in his honor, and bade every one in the city to attend. Refusing many pressing invitations to lunch, Prof. Mull went at high noon to the banks of the Cloud river where stood Mary and Harold, with two other malcontents, Eva Areingdale and Roberta Dunning, missionaries, who, finding no one to save in this perfect city were to be sent back to earth to try reform the condemned. At 12 o’clock they were all placed at the banks, the powder applied by the scientist, and the unhappy ones departed to seek another fate. Professor Bums, B. A. ; M. D. and N. G. and his wife, Miriam told him that the afternoon matinee was to be particularly clever, and after a lunch at the hotel owned by John McCrary and Earl Seaburg, they met Ward Bell who was deeply absorbed in a study of Magnetic Fields and Miss Fields who demurely appeared to be studying her dainty shoes. At the theatre they witnessed a marvelous performance by Mary Horan, as Iona Ford, Flora McSweyn as Ima Kidlet; Don Rogers as M. T. Noodle; Julia Samuelson as Miss U. Gasum and Harold Groth as Short R. Yette, and Florence Cook the court favorite, who consented to play her part as C. Mee Kickit off to please the guest of the city. Soon the night of a thousand stars came on. The buildings shown 1ZZI19TZ1 59 3THE ARGUS [ luminous white against their brilliance and Maurice Johnson and Eugene Swenson raised their sweet voices to serenade the court ladies, Helen Rodgers and Lenore Jolley, who leaned from the balconies of the royal palace. The spirits, serving by day, glided down the river in quiet masses of transparent gray, to watch in a far murky land for final release, but many returned at every daybreak. Multi-colored lights that rivaled the stars shone in the palace windows and every one in the town repaired to the court. On entering, Professor Mull was met by a great shout and conveyed to the dias of honor erected for him. A wonderful speech was made by Lawrence Miner, whose great scholarship had enabled him to take the dimensions of the Fourth Dimension, who knew more than all the philosophers and whose plans for building a parapet to bombard Heaven were almost completed. This was followed by a dainty barefoot dance by Hiram Peck, Paul Groth, Ralph Kilby, Charles Hall and Dwight Lewis. These pretty dancers swayed their garlands of flowers so gracefully and tripped so lightly to the music that they were each given a lovely little bracelet watch. After such festivities the orchestra played a merry air, and dancing began. Off in a corner where her mental power could find full play, Ruth Worrell alternately encouraged confidences from the weary of heart and spoke forcefully in favor of expelling men from the Fourth Dimension since Wilbur Snow, Prime Minister had declared intentions of becoming a hermit. Near her was Mary Stevens, a revolutionist who was caught trying to feed the Chancellor a poisoned oyster, but who was still tolerated in court because the Queen Edith had taken a fancy to her. Marie Wilson, eminent explorer and noted authority on care of golden hair, near the handsome Page, Lloyd Bechtel, stood with her friend, Mildred Kissinger, discussing politics with Frances Fabritz, the proud musician, who was lately raised to the rank of duchess merited by her sweet voice. During a bass vocal solo by David Banta accompanied on the drum by John Sheehan, the crowd gracefully drifted out to the lawn. Here they laughed and danced and sang all the long night through ’till the twinkling stars paled and the colorful dawn came and then circling about Professor Mull they welcomed the morning with the Seventeen Class Yell. As the sunlight sparkled over the trees and tow- ers, the flowers nodded and the birds chirped to hear: “Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hail to O. H. S.” Approved by the Committee, consisting of Mary Stevens, Kathryn Keyhoe, Florence Cook, Thelma Peppers and Marie Wilson. ]1917[ 60 ]THE ARGUS [ 319T7C 61 3THE ARGUS [ Officers of ti)c junior Glass Estelle Sweeney, President Allan Sharp, Vice President Cecil Manns, Secretary Clarence Hinsey, Treasurer Genevieve Mincks, Historian 62 ]THE ARGUS [ 1918 Pest House «SWffc UPERINTENDENT Rice of the O. H. S. Pest House cautiously opens the door of his institution and thrusts an ashen white face through the crevice. His jaw is seen to drop at least three inches when he sees the ambulance, a patrol wagon and a Ford truck approaching the pest house. The vehicles stop before the door and as the doctors start in with the first patient the ’18 class yell is heard from the house. Upon entering the house with the stretcher bearer we find it full of Juniors, some with enlarged chops and others liberally speckled with the dreaded small pox. The doctor sets down the stretcher and Miss Van Dyke, garbed in a nurse’s costume pulls back the cover and the once beautiful face of Carl Mcllberg is brought into view. But alas, his snow white complexion is spotted and his glasses are hanging by the time-worn string over his shoulder. Supt. Rice comes in and puts a tag bearing the number 94 on poor Carl and he is carried to the back room where he is put on a cot. The truck drivers carry in stretcher after stretcher, each bearing a poor Junior. Here comes Alfred Freed who has a bad case of measles caused by over-work, says the attending physician. While the new arrivals are being tagged, we go with Nurse Van Dyke to see some of her patients. The first bed on the right hand side seems to be quite full, in fact there are at least four tousseled heads appearing on the pillows. Upon closer examination we find them to be Wilma Maltby, Fern Brooks, Margurite Shaw and Pearl Brink. Further down the line we come to regulation size twin beds. On the first one there seems to be about six fellows but upon closer examination we find that it is merely Clarence Hinsey who is causing the slats to creak. In the other twin is a long lanky being with feet extending out between the iron rods some eighteen inches. A short yellow pompadour appears above the covers and Miss Van Dyke tells us that this is her most troublesome patient, Don Orelup who caught the small pox while playing on the ‘All-American’ basket ball quintet. In the next cot is Vera Dougherty calmly reciting ‘The 11917L 63 3THE ARGUS [ Debating Society’ which can be heard faintly above the snores of Donald Glew who is “all in” with several boils on his nose. Miss Van Dyke leads us into the violence room where some of the worst patients are kept in padded cells. Here we find Genevieve Hunt and Vern Chapman striving to break the ropes so that they may go out into the playroom with Pearl Grindle and Rodger Blackmar who are matching pennies with Clara Burdgc and Mildred Styre. We also see Bill Haseltine lying on a cot, held speechless under the spell of the beauty of his nurse, Gertrude Freeman. As we go down the aisle we hear the bright cheery strains of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ wafted to us on the breeze which is caused by the sputterings of Gladys Holloway when she attempted to say Hyman Jeruchemsohn. Our guide tells us that the music is coming from Leo Depot who is playing penny-ante with his room-mate, Roy Hasselquist. In the kitchen we find a crowd of Juniors, who are nearly over their sickness, preparing a sumptuous spread for the inmates. Cecil Manns profiting much by Miss Boyle’s tutorage seems to be chief cook while Marjorie Graves is filling the office of decorator and has Lloyd Lanning’s pictures neatly engraved on the pie crusts. Pauline Drummond has called Will Koontz to her aid and the two of them are busily engaged mashing the potatoes. Helen Daggett and Ronald Carnahan are fold- ing paper napkins and Carny seems to be having a difficult time folding them heart shape. Allan Sharp and Mary Alcinda arc official soup tasters and already their lips are badly burned. Pearl Wright is seated on a chair on top of the kitchen table rendering ear splitting tunes on her fiddle. As we stand in the door watching the hurry and flurry of dinner preparation, Eugene Bailey passes us, all decked out in white cap and apron carrying a large tray. He passes into the dining room and in a few minutes the dinner gong is heard followed by a general rush to the tables. We are invited to dine with the Juniors and are given seats near the end of the table. At the other extremity of the board is seated Estelle Sweeney, president of the class with a large carving knife and fork held firmly in her grasp about to attack a piece of beef reared on Mable Dawsons ranch. Will Rabens is seated at the president’s right hungrily gazing at the beef, not wishing for some for himself but faintly hoping that he might get an extra piece for his friend Dorothy Broich. We 11917C 64 1THE ARGUS [ hear a queer sound like some one yodeling in the cellar but we find to our amazement that it is merely George Binks and Bob Michaels supping their soup. Raymond Haddon sits at our left and we notice him busily engaged in removing the bones from a small fish for Bernice Coate. Mack Vaughn is noisily proclaiming that the Lord made the Irish and the rest of the world’s inhabitants just happened when he was interrupt- ed by Pauline Schwarz and Ethel Story who bring up the ancient ques- tion, ‘Why is a Cat’ and the discussion ends, and in a few minutes the crowd leaves the table and go to their various pastimes. We hear a long line of numbers called out and upon going into the back yard we see a queer sight. Dick Fisher is standing there decked out in an old tattered football suit drilling eleven girls in the rudiments of foot ball. Coach Richard has a wonderful lineup with Louise Young, center; Catherine Schwartz and Jeanette La Force, guards; Francis Crcmer and Genevieve Mincks, tackles; Isabel Child and Vera Bice, ends. Dick has a speedy pair of half-backs in Mildred Irwin and Gret- chen Silvers. Cleora Bales is running the team from quarter-back position and Ruth Daggett is the mentor’s plunging full-back. Vernon Whalen is acting as assistant coach, and Harry McMullen is filling the office of waterboy. We soon tire of the gridiron sport and go back to the house where after being warned to imitate mice to the best of our ability we creep into a room filled chiefly with the fair sex. We slip into convenient chairs and soon become aware that we are in the midst of a suffragette meeting. Chairman Rebecca Armstrong is announcing the next speaker, Margaret Beamen who waves her umbrella and yells ‘Why can’t women vote when they allow the likes of that to vote,’ pointing her parasol at Otto Von Schrader. Margaret O’Gar roughly jerks Marion Williard to his feet and yells ‘and look at this!’ While all this is going on Lela Moss sits there dreaming about Sweden and Marie Kleinert hums some- ? thing about a little farm way down in Iowa. The chairman declares the meeting open to discussions and after a wild scramble to the plat- form Pauline Rees gives a lengthy elucidation on ‘Man’ citing Myron Van Fosscn as the ideal type. Marcella Duke asks the question of how to get a man and this is followed by a querry of how to keep one given in a chorus by Virginia Williams, Bertha Sheafe, Helen Mitchell, Lillian Overpeck and Clarice Johnson. Robert Keifer makes an attempt to rise but is pulled down by his companion Margaret Kissinger. The J1917L 65 ]THE ARGIIS [ chairman then appoints Madge Patsy and Lorene Pixley to wake up those who have fallen asleep and they set to work on Winnifred Lodwick and Gwendolyn Giltner who seem to be staging a snoring contest with Helen Barnthouse and Alice Chadduck. About this time Catherine Smith makes the motion for adjournment and Cecilia Thorne moves that it be laid on the table until the next meeting. After considerable dis- cussion the crowd leave of their own accord, incidently trampling Ruth Bridgeman and Dora banning under their feet in the mad rush. After this demonstration we decide that we have seen enough of the Junior Pest House, yea, too much in fact. We ask our guide Miss Van Dyke why they have all those girls penned in when they are not sick and she informs us that the insane asylum is over-crowded and they were sent to the pest house until further provision could be made for them. As we take our leave of our kind hostess we remember that we have seen nothing of Florence Wheeler and Charles Glew through all our journeys. Miss Van Dyke informs us that Brother Glew obtained advance news of the plague and with his Fairest Woman fled to Garrison Rocks where they were living as their ancestors, the cave dwellers, lived years ago. ]1917C 66 ]THE ARGUS [ Officers of tf)c Sophomore (I lass mm Edward Loomis, President Spencer Dyer, Vice President Elizabeth Wilkinson, Secretary Mary Fiedler, Treasurer James Barton, Historian 67 1THE ARGUS C Main Attractions Clowns— Harold Haller John Sterneman Edward Rutledge Ira Newby Acrobats— Jean Calhoun Mabel Chidester Hyman Jeruchemson Donavan Coate Animal Trainers— Harold Ward (Chief) Kenneth Carter (Sub.) Arthur Johnson (Sub.) Jugglers— Maurice Lowenberg Russell Swenson Tight Rope Walker— Algot CarjJfc� Coming! Coming! SOPHOMORES’ BIG THREE RING CIRCUS Admission Ten Pins Side Shows Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb— Max Ramsell and Gussie Eager Snake Charmer— Stella Blunk Living Skeleton— Thelma Pearson Seven Foot Giantess and Son— Mary Herrington and Floyd McDaniels. Fat Midget— Helen Sayler Aladaba, the Monkey Man- Frederick Rhime Siamese Twins— Mildred Hall Mildred Hampton Wild Man from Borneo— Ralph Watson A (Mere) Man Paul Fisher 68 HTHE ARGUS I THE FOLLIES OF 1919 “THE SOCIAL WHIRL ALL STAR CAST Elsie Stevens Stella Kratzer Zetta McReynolds Marywill Parker Isal Carruthers Prices 10-15-25 Cents. BIGGEST HIT OF THE SEASON! “HAMLET’' Cast Hamlet........................................Loren Holley Ophelia................................Elizabeth Millisack Wicked King....................................Earl Butler Queen............................................Katherine Worrell Ghost.......................................Everett Kelley SI.00-1.50-2.00 Buy your tickets early and avoid the rush. “LOVE’S LABOR LOST’’ James Barton Frank Darner _ BEST YET! SEE — Naoma Meagher as.....................................Theda Bara Marie Swartz as......................................Marie Dressier Ivar Carlson as.....................................Roscoe Arbuckle Harold Tyler as........................................Tom Forman Beulah Wendal as...................................Blanche Sweet Duella Bruns as.......................................Mary Pickjord Marion Newman as......................................Owen “Moore” Marjorie Creath as..................................Madame Petrova AT ALL THE LEADING THEATRE i 11917C 69 ITHE ARGUS FOLLIES OF 1919, (Continued) LITTLE WOMEN! HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Coming! Coming! Coming! FOUR STAR ACTRESSES MEG- Juanitta Burnaugh. JO—Violet Seaburg. LAURIE- Paul Angell. BETH— Mary Erland. AMY—Cecil Randal. BROOK—Carl Kreiner. “Peck’s Bad Boy” John Rater—Hero. THE BIG (H)lT OF THE SEASON. “The Woman Hater” Harold Snooks Grace Arnold Herbert Green Paul Angell Ernest Dye Orvill Grewel Edith Broadfield Spencer Dyer Harold Henson ALL STAR CAST -- DON’T MISS IT. SMOKE IF YOU LIKE. “FRECKLES” Presented by—HARVEY KINKAID REHEARSALS DAILY IN FURNACE ROOM. “WORLD OF PLEASURE” The Famous Annual Garden Elizabeth Asplund Lucile Grouchy Alice Eckers Kathcryn Hiller Nellie Gilliland Freda Wagner Rcnel Hewit Theresa Broich Lester Johnson Donald Killinger Hazel Bell Francis Chambelin Louise Dimmitt Ellen Egan “DADDY LONG LEGS” JUDY..............................Elizabeth Wilkinson DADDY LONG LEGS.......................James Treneman BIGGEST HIT OF THE SEASON 3191711 70 1THE ARGUS t Officers of tljc Freshman Glass 8SSS3B8 George O’Gar, President Rowe Hinsey, Vice President Paul Sloan, Secretary Lucile Wormhoudt, Treasurer 11917C 71 JTHE ARGUS [ Freshman (Hass Ackley, Marie Chisman, Joy Adamson, Iona Clark, Louise Adcock, Orville Clark, Ralph Anderson, Carl Cloyd, Bennie Areingdale, Mazie Cohn, Max Baker, Cecil Colbert, Ruth Baker, Freda Colby, Hazel Baker, Madeline Conner, Beulah Barmash, Charles Coyne, Wanda Barnes, Doris Cremer, Margaret Barnette, Bertha Criley, Charlotte Beagle, Elsie Crisman, Claiidine Beaty. John Cropp, Lucile Bibb, Cornelius Curtis, Dwain Binks, Eunice Daggett, Doty Blake, Frank Dahlen, Rudolph Blake, Sodie Dale, Stella Bloom, Helen Daniels, Mabel Blystone, Elizabeth Davidson, Edith Boatman, Marie Davis, Charles Bolin, Esther Davis, Edward Bonnifield, West Davis, Ida Bon well, Agnes Deford, Hazel Bradv, Bernard Denny, Lillian Brady, Mary Louise Dodds, Harry Brady, Ruth Dorrcll, Ada Brann, Ernest Doty, Pauline Bremhorst, Charles Drake, Russell Brooks, Harold Draper, Lela Brooks, Reva Druet, Don Brower, Hazel Dunham, Garnet Brower, Helen Dunning, Leslie Brown, Alice Durie, Lucile Buchanan, Maurice Eakins, Ila Bullock, Mary Eaton, Dorothy Bumstein, Sam Ecton, Ruth Burns, Wilfred Edmund, Irene Byrum, Lloyd Erland, Elizabeth Cain, Bessie Euber, Harold Caldwell, Vera Campbell, Carl Carlson, Anna Faldberg, Sarah Farrell, John Caswell, Gertrude Farrington, Herbert Chambers, Harold Foglesong, Bessie Chapman, Hadley Ford, Marshall ]19T7[ 72 1THE ARGUS C Foster, Gertrude Foster, Katherine Forsythe, Ruth Freeman, Signa Freeman, Zelma Freitag, Lloyd Funk, Jeannette Funk, Joe Glynn, Laurence Gossage, Theresa Grier, Jeannette Grouchy, Matthew Gustason, Edna Guthrie, Margaret Hadden, Dorothy Hagberg, Frances Hahn, Leo Hallberg, Harold Hampton, Mildred Harkins, Anna Harper, Billy Harry, John Harsch, Mabel Haseltinc, Daniel Hasselquist, Margaret Hatch, Lucile Hatch, Virginia Hathaway, Stanley Heindel, Dorothy Heinaman, Adrian Herrington, Natalie Hervey, Lyle Hill, Helga Hinsey, Rowe Holcomb, Russell Hoy, Donovan Hudgens, Susie Hughes, Sidney Hultman, Mae Hurtt, Clifford Irwin, Florence Isaacson, Eugene Johnson, Beatrice Johnson, Charles Johnson, Blanche Johnson, Aline Johnson, Florence Johnson, Gordon Johnson, Helen Johnson, Irene Johnson, Russell Johnston, Marjorie Jones, Helen Joseph, Stella Jordon, John Keefe, George King, Audrey Kitterman, Maurice Kreutzbender, Fred Lewis, David Lewis, May Llewellyn, Eva Long, James Loomis, Eloisc Loring, Bernard Love, Leo Lowe, Pearl Lundgren, Hazel Mahoney, Anna Mahoney, William Majors, Webster Manns, Ralph Mardock, Mary Marr, William Martin, Fay Maschck, Celestine Mast, Margaret Mather, Margaret McCarney, Thomas McClelland, Charles McClung, Cloyd McConnell, Floyd McCoy, Mary McCrcery, Vera McDaniel, Freeland McDonald, Margaret McReynolds, Ross McSweyn, Leora Meadows, Fay Meyer, Amelia Meyer, Genevieve Millard, Carrie Miller, Naoma Miller, Nettie ]i9r?[ 73 ]THE ARGUS [ Moon, Edwin Schorr, Robert Moore, Leonis Schwartz, Mary Morris, Dora Sharp, John Mosher, Loretta Shaw, Hubert Murphy, Marie Sheehan, Robert Muse, Harold Shepherd, Arthur Myers, Lethal Shipley, Ivan Myers, Spencer Sickels, Gladys Nanes, William Sinnamon, Helen Nelson. Grace Sloan, Paul Nelson, Nels Smith, Eva Ninam, Helen Smith, Rome Nord, Ernest Springer, Delbert O’Gar, George Stein, Julien Park, Rosebud Steller, Merle Parker, Catherine Swanson, Arthur Parker, Harold Swenson, Carl Parks, Helen Swenson, Mildred Parson, Andrew Taylor, Mary Patsey, Paul Towne, Katherine Patterson, Pauline Tower, Doris Patton, Arline Truit, Elaine Payne, Rosemary Tullis, Orah Peck, Florence Vance, James Penrod, Cecil Vaught, Vera Peppers, Martha Wagner, Geneieve Peterson, Andrew Walker, Harry Phillips, La Verne Walsh, Joseph Phillips, Russell Warren, Earl Picken, Leona Weems, Carl Pogue, Mabel Welsch, George Pogue, Virgil White, John Potter, Harriet Whitten, Ralph Power, Loren Wilson, Averil Prewitt, Gladys Wilson, Harriet Prewitt, Marie Wilson, Josephine Rambo, Dorothy Wilson, Lora Ramsell, Max Wilson, Zelma Replogle, Ralph Winpigler, Georgia Rhys, Glyndor Wood, Mamie Richards, Albert Wirk, Marlowe Richards, Jeanette Wormhoudt, Lucilc Roberts, Vina Yeomans, Leda Robertson, Earl Young, Della Robertson, Ruth Young, Elvera Roth, Max Young, James Sayler, Genevieve Young, Millard ]19T7[ 74 75 ]THE ARGUS [ ilcvicw of tl)c debating Season HE forensic season of the Ottumwa High School for 1916- 1917 ended as successful as any hitherto, the champion- ship of Southeastern Iowa being won, while in the inter- district contest unfortunate circumstances rather than in- ferior arguments resulted in the defeat of Ottumwa. Furthermore, the interest and spirit for debate this year has never been equalled before in the history of the school. The tryouts for the team this year were held on October 24 before a large crowd. Nine men competed for the eight places on the team, each giving a set speech and an extemporaneous talk as well. Those participating in the tryouts were Emmett Sweeney, Raymond Gallagher, Carl Kreiner, McCabe Day, William Koontz, John Harry, Lawrence Miner, Earnest Dye and Earl Seaburg, the first eight being chosen, three each on the two teams with an alternate for each team. The squad was then divided into two teams by Mr. Meyer. Gallagher, Miner and Sweeney, with Dye as alternate composed one team while Koontz, Day and Kreiner made up the other with Harry as alternate. Condi- tions later demanded that Kreiner be changed to the first team. Work began immediately in anticipation of the first debate, scheduled with Keosauqua for January 12. This debate took place at school in the afternoon, as there was a basket ball game in the evening. The question debated during the season by the members of the Iowa State Debating League was; “Resolved that the several states should establish a system of compulsory industrial insurance covering sickness and accident risks, constitutionality conceded.” In the Keosauqua debate Ottumwa up- held the negative and won easily by a 2 to 1 decision before a large crowd of students. The debate belonged to Ottumwa throughout as they outclassed the Keosauqua team in all branches of the game. Ottumwa’s next foe was Wapello to which town the team journeyed on February 2, anticipating a stiff fight. Ottumwa took the affirmative of the question in this contest and with only twelve days to prepare their argument, the team brought home a 3 to 0 decision. The trio showed great improvement over their first debate and easily defeated the Wapellians. IlftTTT- 76 ]THE ARGUS [ A duel debate was then scheduled with Seymour, their first team meeting Ottumwa for the championship of southeastern Iowa, and a second trio engaging with the O. H. S. seconds. The second team, consisting of Koontz, Day and Harry went to Seymour and surprised all by their fine showing but nevertheless came home with the short end of a 3 to 0 decision. The next evening on Saturday, February 23, the first teams met on the home floor for the championship of southeastern Iowa. Despite the illness of two of the members of the team, the O. H. S. trio put up a fine debate and won a 2 to 1 decision, showing up especially fine in rebuttal. The debate was held before the largest crowd ever attending a paid debate and the contest was saicKto be the best ever heard in Ottumwa. This victory made Ottumwa eligible for entrance into the semi- finals or inter-district contest in which Ottumwa has engaged three times but has always been eliminated. The executive board of the league paired Ottumwa with Bedford, champions of southwestern Iowa, to debate for the championship of southern Iowa. The Ottumwans journeyed to Bedford on Friday, April 13, Coach Meyer and frfcCabe Day, alternate accompanying the team. According to custom the team returned with the short end of a 3 to 0 decision. The Bedford-Times Republican, speaking of the debate said: “In the contest Friday night, the visiting team showed up remarkably well and the final outcome was in doubt until the decision was announced. Ottumwa came back strong in rebuttal and put up an argument which seemed stronger than that of the local team, but the home boys pos- sessed that rare gift of oratory which has won over many a jury, and the impression on the judges was so great that Bedford was given a unani- mous decision. With all due credit to Ottumwa she is the best team which the locals have ever met and Bedford would not have remonstrated had she lost the debate. The visiting team were courteous and took their defeat in a gentlemanly way which won the admiration of all.” Prospects for next year look very promising as Kreiner, Dye, Koontz and Harry will be left in school while there are a dozen or more likely debaters in the two societies. 11917C 77 3THE ARGUS [ This Celtic orator was thcjast speak- er on the winning trio and duplicated his success of the previous yea'r. Sweeney is always at ease on the platform, has a fine stage presence and is efficient in all branches of the game of debating. He always exhibited a clear knowledge and defense of his subject and his graduation will be a keen loss to the team and one which will be hard to fill. ]1917[ CUjampions of Southeastern Iowa Mr. Lee A. Meyer, Coach Raymond M. Gallagher The first speaker on the champion- ship team was Gallagher, one of the main- stays of the trio, his presentation of the subject and his handling of the rebuttal argument aiding greatly in gaining the victories of the season. The loss of this able and convincing speaker will no doubt be felt by the O. H. S. next year. Emmett Sweeney A large share of the credit for the successful debating season justly belongs to Mr. Meyer, who is undoubtedly one of the best debating coaches the high school has had and it is largely through his untiring and painstaking efforts, his willingness and persistence, and his own debating ability that the team has at- tained the success of the past year. 78 1THE ARGUS [ I191W Carl Kreiner Carl, the remaining member of the team, came out as a dark horse in the de- bating try-outs this year but his ability and capacity for hard work soon placed him as a member of the first team. Kreiner always did his share in winning the debates, both in argument and de- livery. He has two years more in the O. H. S. and before his graduation should be invincible. Second Team McCabe Day Although engaging in but one con- test, McCabe Day proved himself to be a debater of high merit. Day can see ar- gument in the dark and makes his op- ponents cringe in rebuttals. He is a hard and persistent worker and his departure from the high school is to be deeply regretted. William Koontz “Bill” was the last speaker on the second team and his stage presence and case coupled with his excellent delivery and ability in tearing down argument in rebuttal made him a man to be feared. Koontz will be in school next year and will no doubt be a big factor in aiding Ottumwa to retain the championship. 79 jTHE ARGUS [ John Harry Harry, second speaker on the team, went into the try-outs as an unknown quantity but by his willingness to work, his persistence and readiness, showed himself to be a valuable addition to the squad. In the debate with the Seymour seconds, John surprised all be his de- bating ability. He will be heard from next year, being only a Sophomore. Ernest Dye, Alternative Although not engaging in any de- bates, Dye was always ready to take the place of any speaker and was not afraid of hard work. He will be a strong con- tender for the first team next year. ]1917[ 80 1THE ARGUS [ MISS OLIVE WILLIAMS. Coach LAWREN’CE MINER Dcclanmtorv dontcsts FTUMWA entered the Iowa State Declamatory League for the first time this year and was successful in winning the sub- contest at Fairfield and sending a representative to Fairfield for the district meet in the oratorical class. The preliminary contest to choose a representative for Ottumwa took place in the assembly room on March 2, nine contestants participating. These were entered in three classes, the Dramatic with Mary Stevens, Genevieve Mincks, Isabelle Childs. Eva Llewelyn and Harriett Myers entered ; the Humorous with Ruth Daggett and Vera Dougherty participating and Lawrence Miner and Donald Killinger entered in the Oratorical Division. Mary Stevens, Lawrence Miner and Ruth Daggett were chosen as the winners of their respective first places. The oratorical class being the only one open for Ottumwa, Lawrence Miner was started in active practice by Miss Williams for the sub-district contest at Albia on March 23. Mr Miner went up against some strong competition but easily won first place in his class, being the only one at the contest to receive a unanimous decision from the judges. 1191711 81 MARY STEVENS RUTH DAGGETT Lawrence then prepared for the district contest at Fairfield which took place on March 30. Here Miner met his Waterloo, which ended the declamatory season for Ottumwa. This line of work now seems to be firmly established as a lasting ac- tivity in the O. H. S., the district contest being scheduled to take place here in 1918. There is a great deal of talent in the school along these lines and Ottumwa should be able to add to her laurels next year. The declamatory work was in charge of Miss Olive Williams who has had a great deal of previous experience in this work and showed her ability to a marked degree. Lawrence Miner, Oratorical “The Declaration of War.” ‘‘A Cross of Gold.” Mary Stevens, Dramatic “The Lion and the Mouse.” Ruth Daggett, Humorous “Who’s Afraid.” 3THE ARGUS C 82 )THE ARGUS [ 1THE ARGUS [ 84 ]THE ARGUS [ 1916 Football Fcview s j««« HE 1916 football season probably brought more surprises to the followers of high school athletics than any season for the past few years. The outlook was not overly bright in Sep- tember and it looked as though Coach Vaughn would have a hard time developing a team that would win games on the hard schedule that was ahead of them. With a poorly organized team Vaughn went to Seymour on Septem- ber 23 where his team was defeated 2 to 0. Without hope of victory they met West Des Moines the following week and were smothered under a 96 to 0 score. Although these two defeats were a blow to the fans they only served as an impetus for Coach Vaughn who immediately went to work to build a new eleven out of the badly battered remains. After a general shake-up the Red and White defeated Centerville 27 to 0. Everything looked bright for the next game at Washington. Gor- don Sumner, the star of the 1914 team, was eligible to play but Dick Fisher could not make the trip on account of his studies. The game was a real battle and ended 12 to 6 in favor of Washington. North Des Moines was the next opponent for Vaughn’s men and was met by the strongest team that has represented the O. H. S. for at least two years. After a game filled with thrills the Red and White emerged victorious by a 7 to 6 count. Encouraged by this victory the team won two more, defeating the Iowa Wesleyan freshmen 6 to 0 and Burlington, who was state champion in 1915, 35 to 0. This victory finished Ottumwa’s greed for revenge for the 43 to 0 defeat of 1915. November 11 was an open date for the Red and White so a return game with the Centerville huskies was secured. Weakened by the loss of three regulars from the lineup, Coach Vaughn’s men were defeated 38 to 0. Fairfield came to Ottumwa on November 18 with their sails full of confidence. The school band and a large crowd of rooters ac- companied the team but in spite of all they could do they were forced to take a 27 to 13 defeat home with them. I 85 ]THE ARGUS [ The last game of the season was the bitterest pill that an Ottumwa team has had to swallow for some years, a 51 to 0 defeat at the hands of the Oskaloosa aggregation. The team was considerably weakened by the loss of Pete Haseltine, the nervy quarter-back, and McMullen, a varsity guard. Much praise is due Captain Leo Rater for the loyalty he displayed to his team and to the old O. H. S. throughout the season. Captain Rater who played left tackle was in the game every minute. Rater is a powerful man and many an opposing team learned it. He was on the field early every evening ready for anything the coach would hand out to him. Leo Rater is not the football hero you see pictured on the maga- zine covers. He is the kind of man that keeps still and works—and gets results. The Oskaloosa game was the last one for six of the O. H. S. men. Captain Rater, Sumner, Hampton, Snow, Fern and Pete Haseltine. Fern and Haseltine were practically new men on the squad but they were by no means the slowest. Pete took hold of the quarter-back position and ran the team like a veteran general. Fern was late in reporting to Vaughn but he developed into a mighty good guard and his loss will be keenly felt by next year’s eleven. Gordon Sumner, popularly known as “Dooley” is one of the greatest athletes that ever wore the Red and White. Sumner played three years of football, an injury keeping him out of play in 1915. “Dooley” was a mighty fast half and could always be counted on for good gains. With Wilbur Snow, the Ottumwa High School lost one of the cleanest athletes that ever trod the local gridiron. Snow has played center on the varsity the two seasons and his place will be a hard one to fill. Carl Hampton, who played a whirlwind game at half, was one of Vaughn’s best gainers. Some mighty good men are left in school for the 1917 eleven which should be the best in years. Fisher and Depot, ends; Millet and Paul Fisher, halves; Angell, full-back; McMullen and Spiwak, guards, and Whelan, tackle, with Grindle as utility man, and several other first class subs will go to make up the squad. 31917C 86 ITHE ARGUS I Wilbur L. Vaughn, Coach Wilbur L. Vaughn has completed his second year as football and track coach in the Ottumwa High School and each succeeding season finds him a warmer place in the hearts of the O. H. S. students. Coach Vaughn is a man to be admired, both for athletic ability and his personal habits. Vaughn is a hard worker and expects his men to put all they have into the sport in which they are participating. He loathes a half-hearted worker and admires a man who loves athletics for what he gets out of them. Mere ability will not gain a position for a man on one of Vaughn’s teams. He must prove himself morally as well as physically fit to wear the Red and White uniform in the football game or the track meet with which Coach Vaughn has anything to do. Vaughn will probably be with the O. H. S. next year and with him at the helm there can be nothing but a successful football season for Ottumwa. Captain Leo Rater Captain 'Dutch' Rater was the mainstay of the line at tackle on the Red and White eleven during the 1916 season. Rater made his debut on the gridiron in the fall of 1914 and was used as first string substitute that season. During the 1915 season 'Dutch' was used on the first team as guard and tackle and went through the season without missing a single minute of play. The past two seasons, Captain Rater kept his slate clean by playing every minute of the schedule. The Ottumwa High School could not wish for a better football man than Leo Rater who will be greatly missed next fall. □1917C 87 ]THE ARGUS [ SUMNER SNOW HASELTINE Carl Hampton, Halfback The following clipped from the Burlington high school paper sets forth the opinion expressed by all schools that met Ottumwa on the football field last fall: “The cause of our defeat can justly be laid upon Hampton, Ottumwa’s wonderful little half-back. He is the fastest and shiftiest halfback that ever played against B. H. S., and had it not been for him, the Ottumwa squad might would have had the score reversed.” Gordon Sumner, Halfback Gordon Sumner, the star of the 1914 squad, again donned the Red and White togs last season and played a whirlwind game at half-back. ‘Dooley’ especially distinguished himself when in the Fairfield game he ran thirty yards after being tackled three times and was finally dragged down by three of Nixon’s men. Sumner also did most of the kicking and his accuracy gave Ottumwa the winning point over North Des Moines. Sumner left school in January and left Ottumwa to attend the Manlius Military Academy at Manlius, New York. Wilbur Snow, Center No man on the 1916 eleven will be more missed than the husky center, Wilbur Snow. Snow, playing his second year of football out- played every man he went up against and was given the center position on the southeastern Iowa honor eleven by most critics. Big Wilbur is a man that any school in the country would look to with pride. He is a man through and through and one of the most popular on the squad. Pete Haseltine, Quarter Back Pete Haseltine played his first and last football for the O. H. S. this past season. He developed in one season from a rookie to the headiest quarterback that has trod the local gridiron for some years. Pete’s head work saved the day more than once for the Red and White and he was an able general in every sense of the word. ]1917[ 88 FISH HR ]THE ARGUS [ DEPOT WHELAN' SPIWAK MILLET Richard Fisher, End Fisher, playing his second year for the Ottumwa High School, was the hero of many a game. His touchdown won the North Des Moines game for the Red and White. Dick was on the job all the time. He will be back for his last season next fall. Leo Depot, End Depot was in only a few games last season but it was plain to be seen that he is a valuable man at end. 'Deepy's' strong point is re- ceiving passes; in addition he is a good kicker. He will probably be eligible for the 1917 team. Fred Millet, End Millet, who played his first year of varsity football this past season was as aggresive as any man on the squad. He has another year to play and should distinguish himself at either halfback or end. Vernon Whelan, Tackle Whelan was also an inexperienced man last September but devel- oped into a first class tackle. With this year’s experience he should be a power of strength on the 1917 team. Maurice Spiwak, Guard Spiwak looks like a star man in the 1917 season if he keeps up the pace. Maurice seems to take special delight in nailing a man right in his tracks, especially if the man is playing for Oskaloosa. ]1917[ 80 Edwin Fern, Guard Rome was not built in a day, we admit, but we do say that Coach Vaughn made a football man out of Edwin Fern in one season. In fact it was a little less than a season, because “Fernie” did not decide to play the game until the team was well started on the schedule. He broke into the limelight in the North Des Moines game. Fern will graduate in June. Harry McMullen, Guard McMullen, with little or no previous experience, reported for prac- tice late in the season and made a position at guard. He will be left for the 1917 eleven and should develop into a wonder. Paul Angell, Fullback Here’s what the Ottumwa Daily Courier says about Angell: “In Angell Ottumwa seems to have found a fullback who can plunge con- sistently and when he starts through guard or center, something has to give way.” Angell has two more years in school and everyone ex- pects great things from him. Pearl Grindle, End Grindle is the ideal type of football man, one who does not know when he is licked. ‘Skinnae is tall and ‘Skinnae’ is lanky but that does not stop him from putting all he has into the game. Although not a regular he kept the two ends on the job to hold their positions and will probably sign up for a berth on the varsity next fall. Will Haseltine, Backfield Will Haseltine, a substitute in the back field, was always ready to take either a half or full back position when the opportunity came. He played in the first and the last game of the season and will probably play in all the games next fall. ]THE ARGUS [ ANGELL GRINDLE FERN HASELTINE McMullen 90 91 1THE ARGUS [ ■jtflk m Capi. Hahn Farley Haseltine Murphy Carlson Fern Bell 1917 Basket Ball Season SS vV HE basketball season of 1917 was not the most brilliant one in the history of the school from the standpoint of the games won, but it did show what Ottumwa could do when necessary. Only one letter man was eligible to play, so that Coach Eigenmann was confronted by the problem of build- ing a team out of raw material. In the first game of the season with Burlington on their home floor the boys were forced to accept a 56 to 36 defeat. The following week brought Muscatine, one of Ottumwa’s most bitter rivals, to our fair city. Some doubts were felt as to the outcome of the game as it was known that Muscatine had a fast and heavy team. Lane, the “Musky” forward, scored first but Captain Hahn evened this with a pretty field goal. From then on the game was fast and hard-fought the final whistle found the Red and White holding the extra point of a 17 to 16 score. 92 1THE ARGUS [ 119171 Encouraged by the Muscatine victory. Coach Eigcnmann’s men traveled to Fairfield the following week where they took on Nixon’s prodigies for a forty minute bout. Before the game the “dope” pointed to an even battle since Fairfield had also beaten Muscatine by one point the previous week. However the game was a walk-away for the locals, the first half ending 21 to 2, Kecsey of Fairfield making two free throws. The second half was a little better, the game ending 31 to 10. The men could not stand three victories in succession so they permitted Mt. Pleasant to give them a 40 to 10 drubbing the following night on the Mt. Pleasant floor. coach eigenmanx Coach Eigenmann did a little figuring dur- ing the week and decided that January 26 would be a good time to avenge the Burlington defeat, so he sent for the Burlington tossers. After a little discussion in the Bur- lington camp they decided that, although it would be belittleing themselves, they would give Ottumwa another trouncing. Coach Eigenmann told his men to win and so like good children should, they went into the game for victory. When Timekeeper Koble said they had played long enough, Scorer Orelup counted and found that the wonderful Burlington quintet had been beaten 23 to 20. Pete Hasel- tine showed up his man by making six baskets, holding him scoreless. Again the coach did a little figuring and this time it turned out to be a victory for Oskaloosa that was scheduled. The Rock Island was called into play, the trip was made, the game played, and the team brought home, all the same evening. The Oskaloosans had the Red and White beaten in weight, and experience so that the locals were unable to hit their pace for the full forty minutes. However, they did their best and the first half end- ed 13 to 11 in Osky’s favor. The second half was sort of a massacre and the game ended 36 to 16 with Osky on the heavy end of the score. The following Friday, Mt. Pleasant took another step toward GEORGE L. KELLEY. Bus. M r. of Athletics. 93 ]THE ARGUS [ the state championship by defeating the Ottumwa quintet for the second time during the season. The game was featured by intense rivalry and was stopped several times by the crowd rushing onto the floor. To add to the general excitement a section of the gallery gave way but no one was seriously injured. The final score was 21 to 6, Captain Hahn making the lone basket for Ottumwa. Grinnell, the next team scheduled was conquered without much trouble by a 23 to 8 score. On February 23 Oskaloosa visited Ottumwa and after a hard fought game they took home a 28 to 7 victory. The sectional tournament at Fairfield on March 9 and 10 found Ottumwa in rather poor condition. Both Bell and Murphy were quarantined and the team had to be shifted considerably to fill their places. The gods smiled upon Ottumwa from start to finish. The first drawing gave Stockport to Ottumwa. In this game Captain Hahn played center and Haseltine went to forward with Carlson at guard. The game was a walk-away for the locals ending 34 to 8. Washington was drawn as the next victim and proved a very worthy foe. After a hard game they were beaten 12 to 10. The first half ended 9 to 5 against Ottumwa but the local lads outdid themselves in the final period. This left Mt. Pleasant and Ottumwa to battle for the district title. The first half ended with a 13 to 12 score in favor of the state champs though at one time during the second period Ottumwa led by one point. About this time Pete Haseltine was given a seat on the side lines for mal- treating Thomas, so Mt. Pleasant took the game 38 to 20. The game with Fairfield, which was scheduled for March 2 was played on March 17 and after a hard fight Ottumwa won 22 to 13. The game ended a tie and it took three extra periods to convince the Fairfield lads that it was impossible for them to defeat an Ottumwa team, but it was accomplished. Soon after the beginning of the basketball season, Mr. Wygant, who had acted as business manager of athletics, left for Albia, and since that time, the duties of athletic business manager have been per- formed by Mr. George L. Kelley. Mr. Kelley has not only managed the business affairs of our athletic teams well, but he has proven a true friend and promoter of clean athletics. Individual Accords NAMES Games Baskets F. T. Total Average Op. Bskts. Points F. T. Hahn 13 20 12 52 4 49 98 10 Parley 8 11 5 27 3« 2 4 0 Haseltine 12H 28 IS 71 5« 13 26 3 Fern 12 12 0 24 2 46 92 8 Carlson 4 0 8 2 4 8 0 Murphy s« 9 0 18 3W 5 10 0 Bell 17 7 41 5 8 16 7 31917C 94 1THE ARGUS C Capt. Carnahan Sharpe Grindle Angell Fisher Ford Millet 0. K. S. Second Basket Ball (Team During the past year, the Second Basket Ball Team has engaged in six games, and, although the majority of these contests ended in defeat for the O. II. S. quintet, yet they have served to prepare the boys for places on the future first teams. The great reason why the Ottumwa High School has turned out so many championship basket ball teams, is because the younger students have been given the opportunity to pre- pare consistently and thoroughly for positions on the first team, and the second team is but a step in this preparation. The Second Team is a further valuable asset to the school, be- cause the training which the First Team receives in practice games with it, helps materially to develop a winning First Team. The 1917 Second Team has been captained by Ronald Carnahan and coached by Mr. Eigenmann. 11917[ 95 ]THE ARGUS [ 1917 Basket Ball (Team SkftMfK Captain Victor Hahn, Guard Hahn was given the difficult task of captaining an inexperienced team and he succeeded to the satisfaction of everyone. He is diminutive in stature but game to the core and his stellar floor work was a big factor in the 1917 quintet. Hahn, as all his team mates will graduate in June. Preston Farley, Forward Farley was not altogether a new man at the game when he put in his bid for a forward position last winter, having subbed on the 1915 state champion team and played on the 1916 reserves. Farley is one of the deceiving sort of youngsters, the kind that looks slow but turns out to be like greased lightning. Ward Bell, Forward Bell was an unknown quantity last January when the team made its first trip to Burlington but not so after that. Bell preserved the harmony of the team by being small in physical size but large in ability. Sickness kept him out of the Fairfield tournament or the outcome might have been different. Capt. HAHN FARLEY BELL ]1917[ 96 ITHE ARGUS L Harold Murphy, Forward Murphy, who was used at forward in most of the games this past season, baffled all guards with his deft left hand. He was also kept out of the last few games of the season by sickness. Pete Haseltine, Center It is not often that a man makes the first team in three major sports in his first year out, but that is exactly what Pete Haseltine ac- complished this year. Pete has the reputation of being the biggest one hundred and thirty pound man that ever graced the local floor. He had a queer habit of out-jumping nearly every center he went up against all season and also fell into a pleasing little custom of dropping in some five baskets about every game. Edwin Fern, Guard Fern was the heaviest man on the team, though that does not make him very large. Fern’s best stunts were to hold Green, the all-state forward from Mt. Pleasant, to two baskets and drop in three himself. He also won everlasting fame when he put the ball through the hoop for two points in the Fairfield game tying the score about twenty sec- onds before time. Algot Carlson, Guard Carlson, the only man on the team who will remain in school for next year, did not get into many games this past season. However he was right there when Gabriel blew his horn and took a guard position in the Fairfield tournament and in the Fairfield game at Ottumwa. Carlson has two more years in school and gives promise of developing into the regular ‘Sumner-brand’ of guard. MURPHY HASELTINE FERN CARLSON . . 97 98 119TZL Girls’ Basket Ball Bcvicvc mm HE girls’ basketball season does not seem to have been quite as successful as previous seasons in the number of games won. The girls played eight games and were success- ful in bringing home the bacon in five of these. The first game, if we may go so far as to call it that, ---------- was played at Avery on an outdoor court last November. It'was great sport to say the least but after the snow had been scraped off the score board the O. H. S. girls found that they had been handed the small end of a six to two score. However, Avery is not in the State Athletic Association so the girls did not worry much over their defeat. A few weeks later, Avery after cleaning up on all local talent again sought a game with the Ottum- wa misses. Since this game was played at home the Averyitcs found themselves out of their class and were compelled to be satisfied with six points while the Red and White annexed sixteen. In the meantime C. E. Wy- gantt, coach of the 1916 team had gone to take up the duties of principal at Albia High School, and grew lonesome for some of the old home town folks so a game was arranged to be played at Albia. The game was played with the usual result, an eighteen to eleven victory for Ottumwa. A few weeks after this the boys team happened to be going to Fairfield to play a game so the girls went along and added a little excitement by walloping the Fair- field ladies 15 to 10. For a while it looked as if Fairfield was going to have the honor of defeating an Ottumwa team, the first half end- ing with a rather one sided score against the locals, but theO. H. S. girls showed a reverse in form and played rings around their oppon- ents in the final period. captain mary reed 99 1THE ARCUS 1 ■ ■ n Some people say that too much success, like too much learning is a had thing, and undoubtedly these same people rooted for the Washington sex- p tet w en they defeated the Ottumwa girls on their home floor in a close game H ending six to five. This defeat was the r h t recognized defeat that has been re- ceived by an Ottumwa team for over i four years. Determined to win the , MW rcst l K Samcs. the K rls swamped Albia by a twenty to seven score on Y the local floor a few weeks after the Washington game. The return game with Washing- ton yim to In both teams made field goals and 'fi ' Washington made five free throws. while Ottumwa was unable- to tally :)}: F by this route. The Fairfield game in March also coach a. Johnson started bad for the locals, the half end- ing two to nothing against them. In the final period, the team got together and Miss Louise Clark caged three field goals, winning the game six to two. Four of the girls on the 1917 team were veterans of one or more years experience. Captain Mary Reed who played a star game at for- ward had been a member of the high school team for three years while Florence Cook played her third year in a most satisfactory manner. Miss Cook was used at the pivot position on the 1916 team but was put back in guard for the past season. Thelma Peppers, the feather-weight side center was the center of attraction in all the games. ‘Pep’ was ready to meet them one and all, size and nationality making no difference to her and she was able to handle all she met during the season with the possible exception of the oft-spoken red-haired lassie who flies the Washington flag. Marie Wilson, more popularly known as ‘Brick’ re- peatedly demonstrated her staying qualities during the season and always worried her forward the full forty minutes of the game. The three ‘rookies’ chosen from a multitude of volunteers were Eleanor Field, Gertrude Harlan and Louise Clark. Miss Harlan was used at center and paved her way to future glory as a basket ball star by repeatedly jumping her opponent and sticking with her all the time. L 119171 100 ITHE ARGUS [ Louise Clark, a real dark horse at the beginning of the season wound up the year by tossing in the three winning baskets in the Fairfield mix. Miss Field was used at forward, and although not playing in enough games to win the coveted ‘O’ she was a most important cog in the ma- chine that brought victories to the school. Miss Field caged the lone basket in the first half of the game. Miss Clark and Miss Harlan will be left for the 1918 sextet while the other five girls, Misses Reed, Cook Wilson, Peppers and Field are doomed to be graduated with the 1917 class. Coach Johnson always had plenty of substitutes whom he could call into play at any minute. Among these were Virginia Williams, forward. Marguerite O’Gar, guard and Helen Mitchell center. Miss Williams and Miss O’Gar will begin school for next season while Miss Mitchell will graduate. Girls’ interclass Basket Ball Games mm HEN the first call for girls’ class teams was issued the girls re- sponded with such enthusiasm that all could not find places. The first encounter took place between the juniors and the freshmen. Even a close follower of the game would have hesitated to predict the result and the game was a vindica- tion of such an attitude. Both sides played furiously but Captain Clarke’s energy was too much for the Junior Girls so the freshmen won 8-3. The Seniors decisively overcame the Sophomores 27-1. As the Sophomore captain explained, her team was composed of centers and so naturally the strange positions handicapped them. The final game took place Tuesday evening during Easter vacation, as a preliminary to the boys’ game. Opinion favored the Seniors, but after the first few minutes the outcome seemed doubtful. Gradually, however, the ex- perience of the older girls asserted itself and the freshmen struggled in vain to avoid a defeat of 18-2. The 1917 Girls’ Basketball Team has taken the girls’ class championship for three consecutive years. Bovs' intcrclass Games While the girls were winning the class championship for the third consecutive time, the 1917 Boys’ Team was not idle. The Seniors and Sophomores were matched for the first battle from which the 1917 team emerged victorious. The second contest which was played between the Freshmen and Juniors resulted in a victory for the Juniors. During Easter vacation, the finals were played. The Senior team again proved themselves superior by defeating their opponents 21-11. ]1917[ 101 ]THE ARGUS [ ’17 dlass Scam, Champion MM Pete Haseltine, Center. (Captain). Preston Farley, Forward. Harold Murphy, Forward. Ward Bell, Forward. Victor Hahn, Guard. Edwin Fern, Guard, ]1917[ 102 JTHE ARGUS [ ’17 dlass dcam, dfyampions tern Thelma Peppers, Side-center. (Captain). Mary Reed, Center. Eva Brouhard, Forward. Eleanor Field, Forward. Marie Wilson, Guard. Florence Cook, Guard. Kathryn Keyhoe, Guard. 103 1THE ARGUS [ 1917 (Track (Team NUMB Coach Vaughn Carnahan Powers Swanson Newman Hervey R. Fisher Haseltine, Capt. P. Fisher Banta Ford 104 ]THE ARGUS [ 1917 (track Season vmms LTHOUGH considered an “off year” in that we did not equal our record of recent years, the season has not been void of creditable results. Excepting Ford and Dick Fisher, the team consisted entirely of 1917 material. Of the re- cruits, Hervey, Powers, Paul Fisher, and Wolfe were ap- proved by Coach Vaughn for the state contests. Though new to track, Captain Haseltine’s foot-ball and basket-ball work well established his fitness for the honor given to him and much credit is due him for the interest he has shown in helping the Coach recruit and train the team. The schedule included track and field meets at Des Moines, Fair- field, Oskaloosa, and Milton. Ford, I). Fisher, Haseltine and Hervey were groomed for the Drake relays. No laurels were added from this trip, owing to the severity of competition and lack of experience, but the training it furnished was instructive to the new men. Better luck came to us at Fairfield, although the meet was almost swamped by a large team of experienced men from North Des Moines. Haseltine and Ford placed with a good showing, Ford being first in the first 100 yard preliminary, and third in the final which was considered, in view of the weather and the condition of the track, faster than the Tri-state record. Watch Ford for first place next year. Haseltine took second place in the 440 over numerous and fast competitors. Dick and Paul Fisher, Powers and Wolfe entered several events resolved on victory for O.H. S., though luck was against them. There are good prospects yet for winning more medals; in fact the chances arc quite good for the team to capture the meets scheduled at Oskaloosa and Milton. ]19T?[ 105 Winners of )t “0” 1916-17 Football I eo Rater '17 Gordon Sumner ’17 Wilbur Snow '17 Pete Haseltine '17 Edwin Fern '17 Richard Fisher '18 Vernon Whelan ’18 Fred Millctt ’18 Pearl Grindle ’18 Maurice Spiwak ’18 Harry McMullen ’18 Paul Angcll '18 (track Marshall Ford ’19 Peter Haseltine ’17 Bovs’ Basketball Victor Hahn '17 Ward Bell ’17 Harold Murphy ’17 Pete Haseltine '17 Edwin Fern '17 Preston Farley ’ 17 Algot Carlson '19 Girls’ Basketball Mary Reed 17 Florence Cook ’ 17 Marie Wilson 17 Thelma Peppers '17 Eleanor Field '17 Gertrude Harlan '19 Louise Clark ’20 Bebate Emmett Sweeney '17 Raymond Gallagher '17 Carl Kreiner '17 ]THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ 107 ]THE ARGUS C Officers First Semester Kathryn Keyhoe, President Thelma Peppers, Vice President Maurine Winters, Secretary Francis Fabritz, Treasurer Eleanor Field, Marshall Second Semester Lucile Caswell, President Mary Stevens, Vice President Eleanor Field, Secretary Ruth Worrell, Treasurer Beatrice Stoessel, Marshall Critic Miss Mortland Honorary Members Mr. Johnson Miss Williams Mr. Mull Miss Morris Rebecca Armstrong Cleora Bales ROLL CALL Grace Andrews Vera Bice Eva Areingdale Fern Brooks i-ttcrarj� Society 108 HTHE ARGUS Dewella Bruns Helen Broich Bernice Coate Vern Chapman Helen Daggett Eleanor Field Alice Gay Hazel Harsch Mary Horan Madeline Johnson Clara Krapka WlNNIFRED LoDWICK Marguerite Maloney Lela Moss Mildred Nelson Mary Reed Edith Schwartz Claribel Stimits Beatrice Stoessel Francis Welch Dorothy Winpigler Pauline Drummond Florence Wheeler Clara Burge Isabel Childs Grace Clark Roberta Dunning Vera Dougherty Garnet Gilyeart Gertrude Freeman Mary Hiller Mary Hein del Mildred Kissinger Etha Leinhauser Wilma Maltby Genevieve Mincks Beatrice Miller Madge Patsey Pauline Rees Mary Stevens Marga rite Shaw Cecelia Thorne Ruth Worrell Marie Wilson Thelma Peppers Pearl Brink Florence Cook Lucile Caswell Lola Dornsife Francis Fabritz Katheryn Glenn Grace Harris Miriam Houke Mildred Irwin Katheryn Keyhoe Laura Lumsdon Helen Melvin Flora McSweyn Edith Miller Mary Randall Margaret Scott Bertha Sheafe Estelle Sweeney Caroline Tout Gladys Welch Lorene Pixley Madeline Ott mm % A T the Beginning of the year the society started with fewer members than previously but some enthusiasm was soon w aroused and the membership was quickly increased to its usual strength. This last semester a new plan has been -------- devised which is proving a great success. Instead of meet- ing every two weeks and having only programmes, the society divided itself into four divisions which were organized under Dramatics, Debating, Music and Household Arts. The aim has been to have every member take an active part. Some splended programs have been given every month, the society responding with great enthu- siasm and interest. With such a firm foundation and basis, a bright future is surely awaiting the society. H19T71I 109 ITHE ARGIIS I A ■ M £ _ _ Iff I ?• IS «t } rtf % fHi 5 Tf ITtcKinlc? Debating Society %' M Officers First Semester Second Semester Emmett Sweeney, President. Raymond Gallagher, President. Lawrence Miner, Vice President. McCabe Day, Vice President. Raymond Gallagher, Secretary. Earl Sea burg, Secretary. Donald Glew, Treasurer. Donald Glew, Treasurer. Lloyd Lanning Leo Rater Harold Groth Henry Howells Carl Melborg Walter Nelson William Koontz Donald Orelup ROLL CALL Emmett Sweeney Raymond Hadden Leander McAloon Philo Davis Pearl Grindle Ward Bell Arthur Johnson Clarence Hinsey Lawrence Miner Paul Groth John Sheehan Harry McMullen Marion Willard Lloyd Bechtel Harold Phillips 11917C no DTHE ARGUS IttcKinlcv (Team H. GROTH LANNING GLBW H E past year has been one of success and achieve- ment for the McKinley V Debating Society. The purpose of this organiza- tion, one of the oldest in the Ottumwa High School, is to further the arts of debating and public speaking and much has been accomplished along these lines. The percentage of attendance has been good, though the membership is limited, and the members of the society have taken the right attitude towards their work in the organiza- tion. Many successful debates have been conducted, the live questions of the day being discussed. The McKinleys have also had several drills in parlimentary procedure and have improved the weekly pro- grams by the addition of a paper on current events by one of the mem- bers and a musical or elocutionary number. The honorary members of the society, Mr. Mull, Mr. Meyer and Mr. Kelley have aided the society a great deal by advice and constructive criticism. The McKin- leys staged as one of their regular meetings the annual try-outs for the high school debating team in November before a large crowd, in which seven of their number took part. Prior to the November presidential election, the society held a political meeting, in which three of the best informed members upheld the principles of the three leading political parties. The McKinleys have also staged two successful mock trials, one in the fall and one in the spring. Both of these were of special interest and were attended by large audiences. In short, the past year has been one of numerous achievements and much progress, and indications point to a successful year in 1918, as many of the best members of the society arc left for next year. 11917C 111 3THE ARGUS [ Miss Williams, Critic Miss Mortland Miss Hemingway Mr, Johnson Miss Morris, Critic Miss Hemingway Mr. Meyer Mr, Johnson 119XJC ClUonian iCitcrarv Socictv Officers First Semester Second Semester Jeannette Calhoun, President Mary Fiedler, Vice President Katherine Foster, Secretary Violet Seaburg, Treasurer Natalie Herrington, Marshall Mary Fiedler, President Lucile Hatch, Vice President Eloise Loomis, Secretary Louise Clark, Treasurer Edith Browdfield, Marshall Execulive Com m ittee Martha Peppers Mary Erland Jeanette Mitchell Pauline Patterson Dorothy Hadden Jeanette Mitchell Louise Dimmitt Honorary Members 112 3THE ARGIIS I Edith Brow dpi eld Edith Davidson Sarah Falbbrg Signa Freeman Edna Gustason Lucile Hatch Claudine Crisman Averil Wilson Natalie Herrington Marjory Johnson Celestine Macheck Harriett Potter Blanch Redman Lucile Wormhoudt Virginia Hatch Elizabeth Wilkinson Buelah Conor ROLL CALL Louise Clark Louise Dimmitt Mary Fiedler Jeanette Funk Dorothy Hadden Lois Hilliard Margerett Mast Or ah Tullis Dorothy Heindel Helen Jones J E A N ETT E MITC H E L Thelma Pearson Julia Sheehan Vera Vaught Gladys Pumroy Agnes Bon will Charlott Criley Garnett Dunham Ruth Forsythe Lucile Grouchy Mable Harch Zelma Wilson Leda Yeomans Wanda Doin Urene Johnson Eloise Loomis Marie Murphy Martha Peppers Doris Tower Georgia Winpigler Marie Swartz Florence Johnson mm HE Clionian Literary Society is an organization of the Fresh- men and Sophomore girls of the school. During the past year the society has held steadily to its purpose, namely of acquiring a greater knowledge of Debating, Literature and Expression. The meetings have occurred regularly, and the programs were varied and enjoyable. The social side of school life has not been neg- lected, for a glance over the record of the society will show that several spreads and parties have been held. During the last semester the Clios held a party with the Lincolns. The Clionian Society is an important organization, for it furnishes to the younger girls of the school an opportunity to ally themselves with some useful school activity. ]1917[ 113 1THE ARGUS C Officers hirst Semester Donald Kilunger, President Carl Kreiner, Vice President James Barton, Secretary Kenneth Murphy, Treasurer Second Semester Donald Killinger, President John Harry, Vice President James Barton, Secretary Kenneth Murphy, Treasurer Donald Killinger John Harry Glyndyr Rhys Frank Darner Hyman Jeruchinsohm Rowe Hinsey Benny Cloyd Ivar Carlson Leo Hahn Herbert Farrington ROLL CALL Lyle Hervey William Marr Don Hay Harvey Kincaid Cloyd McClung James Barton Harold Chambers Carl Kreiner Frank Kemp Dwain Curtis Mr. Johnson, Honorary Member Kenneth Murphy John Rater Leo Love James Treneman Webster Majors John Ferrel Paul Patsey George O’Gar Virgil Pogue Eugene Hagberg and Critic 119T7C Lincoln Debating Societ? mm 114 3THE ARGUS GEORGE OGAR JAMES BARTON DONALD KILLINGER T A tfTb, □I| HE accomplishments of the Lincoln Debating Society for the past year are well worth being proud of. Being reorganized early in the season by Donald Kill- inger and Carl Kreiner, they began in a very prosperous way, adding many successful events to their accomplish- ments as they proceeded through the year. Several interesting debates were staged and the Lincoln Chapel gave the school an idea of what the society was doing. The attendance was very good throughout the year and much credit is due Mr. Johnson, Honorary member and critic, for the successes which were attained. The Lincoln Debating Team composed of George O’Gar, James Barton and Donald Killinger won the annual Lincoln- McKinley debate, thereby retaining the championship of the societies. At the close of this year the Lincolns will have undoubtedly ended one of the most successful seasons the society has ever enjoyed. U1917L 115 1THE ARGUS [ Bovs’ Booster (Tlub Officers Mack Vaughn, President Donald Glew, Secretary Clarence Hinsey, Treasurer Mr. L. A. Meyer, Faculty Member ROLL CALL Donald Glew Clarence Hinsey Don Rogers Jesse Wolfe Mr. Meyer Mack Vaughn James Long Emmett Sweeney Leo Rater Trueman Crowe Don Orelup Harold Hendricks Charles Glew Harold Phillips At the beginning of last semester, a meeting was called to get to- gether those boys in school who really do things. After Mr. Rice had given the members a real introduction to the purpose for which the club was organized, namely to boost athletics and all of school events regardless of what they were, the officers were elected. The members fulfilled this purpose to the letter. At all the games, debates, and entertainments all the members could be found. During the year several contests were held with the Girls’ Pep Club. One morning all the members came to school wearing red and white vests with the letters B. B. C. on them and held a real booster chapel. 119T7C 116 ]THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ (Il)c 0. H. S. yell Headers Mack Vaughn Jesse Wolfe Cloyd Burns ]THE ARGUS C Marie Wilson, President Florence Cook, Secretary Virginia Williams, Treasurer Mary Reed Edith Swartz Florence Johnson Thelma Peppers Genevieve Mincks Lucile Grouchy Gertrude Harlan Mildred Kissinger Marguerite Kissinger Elizabeth Millisack Jeanette Perdue ROLL CALL Lucile Wormhoudt Helen Peterson Margaret Sisson Pearl Brink Lucile Caswell Roberta Dunning Lola Dornsife Ruth Worrell Helen Niman Claribel Stimmits Charolet Criley mm Mary Hein del Edith Davidson Martha Peppers Leona Moore Margaret Sharp Isabel Childs Eleanor Field Marguerite O’Gar Catherine Keyhoe Grace Clark “Persistent Effort Vavs” The Girls’ Pep Club was organized in September. After electing officers the girls began to instill “Pep” into the members of our Alma 119X7I Girls’ Club Officers ns ]THE ARGUS [ Mater. Knockers and crepe hangers were warned to beware. When football season opened the girls were ready to do all that was possible to show their enthusiasm. Sleeve bands with the three letters PEP were purchased and the members were at every game boosting for their team. After the games, receptions were held at the high school under the supervision of the club. When basketball season rolled ’round they won a pennant from the Boys’ Booster Club for selling the greatest number of tickets. They have never failed to give their loyal support to any movement to better their school and have not been outdone by any organization in the creation of enthusiasm. «WWW Booster (Hubs tmm HE rousing of interest in the various activities in which the Ottumwa High School engages has long presented a problem to those vitally interested in the school. During past years many clubs and societies have been organized and many schemes perfected in order to secure the proper degree of enthusiasm and pep among the students. This year, the school has been very fortunate in having for this purpose two Booster Clubs, the Boys’ Booster Club and the Girls’ Booster Club, which have worked along in co-operation and harmony and have ac- complished results that merit the attention and appreciation of all. The Girls’ Booster Club under the leadership of Marie Wilson has been particularly active. In the Season Ticket Contests, the girls sold a majority of the tickets. They freely participated in the many stunts, parades, and booster mass meetings held during the past year. The girls of O. H. S. have always been noted for their loyalty, pep and de- votion to their Alma Mater, and their work during 1916-17 generated by the Girls’ Booster Club has been a credit to their enviable record. From the ranks of the Boys’ Booster Club have come those students who have accomplished some of the real work done around the school. The Standing Committee, which cares for the handling of the crowds at the home games and for the Advertising and Publicity is selected from the Boys’ Booster Club. The Yell Leaders also are members who work in harmony with the club. It is upon these two organizations that O. H. S. depends for the securing and maintenance of that pep and enthusiasm so characteristic of our school. May the Booster Clubs continue to thrive and instill in the student body an interest which will help to carry the Red and White colors to still further victories! 31917C 119 ]THE ARGUS [ Domestic Science (Hub Officers First Semester Second Semester Ruth Worrell, President Cecil Manns, President Florence Johnson, Secretary Florence Wheeler, Secretary Laura Lumsdon, Treasurer Lillian Overpeck, Treasurer Miss Boyle, Critic 120 JTHEARGUS r: ROLL CALL Marie Ackley Helen Anderson Grace Andrews Alice Brown Francis Cremer Dorothy Eaton Madeline Johnson Marie Kleinert Lillian Overpeck Madge Patsey Pauline Schwartz Julia Samuelson Florence Wheeler Ruth Worrell Vera Caldwell Marguerite Hill Mildred Irwin Vera McCreery Harriett Wilson Cecil Manns Louise Young Aline Johnson Laura Lumsdon Pauline Drummond Florence Johnson Eva Llewelyn Clara Burge Katherine Mather Helen Brower The Domestic Science Club has just closed a very successful year. The society is a self-supporting one, having given several sales both down town and at the football games. The girls entertained their friends at a spread and the school board also enjoyed a fine banquet. With such interest and enthusiasm, the club looks forward to a very bright future. — iiftigr 121 1THE ARGUS [ mm Officers Hazel Bell, President Eva Areingdale, Vice President Nellie Gilliland, Secretary Beulah Conner, Treasurer Miss Georgian a Canfield, Critic Mr. L. A. Meyer, Honorary Member Marie Ackley Ella Ball Claudine Chrisman Charlotte Crii.ey Nellie Gilliland Marjorie Johnson ROLL CALL Eva Areingdale Hazel Bell Louise Clark Cuba Davis Dorothy Hadden Helen Jones Mazie Areingdale Hazel Brower Beulah Connor Lillian Denny Florence Johnson Eloise Loomis Skelcl) Club 122 1THE ARGUS [ Celestine Mascheck Mary Schwarz Katherine Towne Orah Tullis Leda Yeomens Mary Bullock Thelma Pearson Lucile Wopmhoudt Marguerite Wood Orpha Baker Agnes Bonwell Anna Mahoney Loretta Mosher Blanche Redman Helen Sinnamon HE past semester completed a very brilliant year for the Art Club. The meetings have acquired better form under the competent officers. A rule was enforced that all absent three times without good excuse would be dropped from the roll. Many students have joined who were not enrolled in the drawing classes. With the help of the critic, Miss Canfield, who always worked for the welfare of the club, long sketching hikes were taken to the woods and delightful spreads and programs were carried out. Pottery designed and made by Advanced Drawing Classes. 123 3THE ARGUS [ Shorthand (Hub Officers Carl Swanson, President Gladys Welch, Vice President Dorothy Broich, Secretary Eleanor Field, Treasurer Honorary Members Josephine P. Chase F. O. Signs Dorothy Broich Frances Fabritz Beatrice Grier Roy Hasselquist Hiram Peck Eunice Robinson Ethel Story Edith Swartz ROLL CALL Helen Broich Edwin Fern Grace Harris Mauritz Johnson Harold Phillips Kathryn Schwartz Wilber Stout Gladys Welch Martha Brown Eleanor Field Opal Harris Walter Nelson Will Rabens Max Sigel Carl Swanson A Shorthand Club was organized, on the twenty-second day of March, for the purpose of learning something about office work. Sev- eral interesting trips have been made and all feel that much has been and will be learned by studying office equipment and the modern ways of doing business. 124 1THE ARGUS [ AST Fall Mr. Sylvester of Cedar Rapids opened up a cam- paign in Ottumwa for the extermination of cigarette smoking and the promotion of clean life. The result was the or- ganization of Clean Life Clubs in the school of Ottumwa, and the High School boys, willing to do their part, met and organized the Clean Life Club. Under capable officers, the Club has held many meetings and lunches, which were invariably addressed by some local speaker. This club is a force for good in the school and will undoubtedly continue its good work in the years to come. J1917C dlccm 5 ifc dhib Officers Wilbur Snow, President. Mack Vaughn, Cloyd Burns, Charles Glew, Vice-Presidents. Allan Sharp, Secretary. Raymond Gallagher, Treasurer. Executive Committee: Emmett Sweeney, Wilbur Stout, Edwin Fern. 125 3THE ARGUS C Officers President, Russell Hilcombe Vice President, Eugene Ruckman Secretary-Treasurer, Harvey Kincaid vtmvs HE Radio Club was organized this year by a group of boys for studying wireless telegraphy. To this end they have constructed wireless sets at their respective homes and hope in the near future to be able to have a fully equipped wireless outfit in the school building. Although a young organization, the boys have met regularly and present in- dications are that the Radio Club will soon take place among the many flourishing organizations in O. H. S. Russell Holcombe Millard Young Francis Simmons Russell Swearingen James Barton MEMBERS Eugene Ruckman Doty Daggett Sidney Wiles Eugene Hagberg Harvey Kincaid Sidney Hughes Billy Harper Don Orelup :i9T7[ iladio (Hub ' 126 1THE ARGUS [ HE High School Library, in the past year, has become more of a feature of the school work, being used extensively in reference work by both teachers and students. It contains eT yTl approximately 875 volumes in addition to 15 weekly and |r_ monthly magazines. For the past two years the library has been under the supervision of Miss Birdie Holloway assisted by many of the students. During the second semester 1917, the following have performed the duties of regular librarians: Period I Dorothy Broich “ 2 McCabe Day “ 3 Pearl Brink “ 4 Lawrence Miner Period 5 Philo Davis “ 6 Gladys Holloway “ 7 Lucile Grouchy “ 8 Margaret Beeman The library is as yet inadequate to the needs of a school of this size, but it is hoped that in the future, the friends of the school will realize the needs of the school and support it. U19MI 0, ii, S. Wbrarv librarians 127 3THE ARGUS [ “Doing Our DU” SBBftaW S we write this, our country is in the midst of one of the gravest crises it has ever faced. It is necessary to marshall all our resources. Patriotism is invoked and stimulated every- where and on all sides we hear the urging: “Do your bit.” Must all the men join the army or navy and all the women go as Red Cross nurses? What must we do?. The High School students have already done much. Some of our most prominent young men have enlisted in the army and navy. We are proud of them and rejoice in their evidence of our loyal devotion to our country. But we are thrilled as well by those of the student body who have declared their intentions to help our nation in other ways. Many of our boys have enlisted in the garden work and others have joined the great army of farm laborers, so essential to a prosperous na- tion. Many of our girls have decided to do their “bit” by preparing bandages for the wounded. All have determined to help conserve and increase the resources of our country. These, indeed, are as truly “recruits” as those we have sent to the military muster. It is estimated that it takes five men at home to keep one man at the front. Hence those of us who cannot go to the firing line have enlisted to do our “bit” by working at home in order to keep in fighting trim those who have been able to join the soldier ranks. All these and many more such tasks can be done by all of us and must be done if our nation is to win in this war. Our “bit” is simply doing whatever we can in aid of our nation, and these tasks are as patriotic as the service which our soldier boys have entered. One thing which we all can and must do is to stand by our country and, as we say in school, “boost” it. Whenever we hear a “knock” on the Republic, we must resent it and let all know our stand. Ottumwa High School is united in this action. We are doing and must continue to do and enlarge the performance of our “bit” for it is larger in importance than it appears to us, and ours with others will total national omnipotence. ]1917[ ! A ww vvl wlvfM. 128 1THE ARGUS [ 119T7L 129 1THE ARGUS [ 119171 Dramatic Club nmm Officers Charles Clew, President. Catherine Keyhoe, Vice President. Thelma Peppers, Treasurer. William Koontz, Stage Manager ft Raymond Gallagher Mary Stevens Mary Fiedler Florence Cook Allan Sharp Paul Sloan Miriam Houke Helen Daggett Lloyd Bechtel ROLL CALL Cloyd Burns Leo Rater Will Koontz Donald Orelup Genevieve Mincks Kenneth Murphy Opal Harris Louise Clark Harold Chambers Etiia Leinhauser Kathel Baker Katherine Mather Jeanette Calhoun Martha Peppers Ruth Worrell Dora Banning McCabe Day Jeanette Perdew 130 3THE ARGUS Dramatic Cllub Review 5mm A ■V rflk m FTER several years’ hard struggle, the Dramatic Club gained a foot hold with the older organizations of the Ottumwa High School this year. The club was an experiment in 1914-15, a faint hope in 1915-16 and a reality in 1916-17. The success of the club is largely due to the fact that Miss Ruth Mortiand was critic and w JJr coach. It was only through her efforts of two years that the Dramatic Club came to be an organization that could be relied upon for a miss ruth mortland play at any time needed. The first play staged was “The Brewing of Brains,” an old English folk play. The parts in this play were taken by Jeanette Calhoun, Mary Stevens and Donald Orelup. “A Good Dinner” was the next play to be put on and was given after the Lincoln-McKinley debate be- fore a large and appreciative audience. Catherine Keyhoe, Thelma Peppers, Martha Peppers, Charles Glew, Allan Sharp, Paul Sloan and Kenneth Murphy made up the cast for this play. The next pro- duction was a short farce comedy, “A Pair of Lunatics,” the parts being taken by Genevieve Mincks and Paul Sloan. This play was given before a large audience at an entertainment of the Masons. “Rosalie” a French comedy was given after the McKinley-Lincoln debate and was well received by the audience. Opal Harris, Doris Slaught and Will Koontz carried the parts in this play. Probably the most successful play, judging from the comments received, was “Frank Glynn’s Wife,” a farce comedy given at the Annual Musicale. An “all star cast” made up of Kathel Baker, Helen Daggett, Miriam Houke, Jeanette Calhoun, Mary Stevens, Lloyd Bechtel and Charles Glew who acquitted themselves very creditably. Mary Stevens, playing the part of an Irish maid kept the audience in an uproar the whole time. The last play of the year was given High School Night, when “The 319IWI 131 1THE ARGUS [ Mouse Trap” was given. Catherine Keyhoc, Thelma Peppers, Ruth Worrell, Florence Cook and McCabe Day carried the parts in this difficult production. Membership in the club is based on scholarship as well as dramatic ability. Only students who have passed all subjects the preceding semester and who have an average of C are eligible. Failure to pass in any subject involves forfeiture of membership. After the eligibility list has been submitted to the coach and the principal of the high school, members are elected therefrom by the club. It is hoped that in the future, an effective scheme for tryouts may be devised, whereby talent may be discovered and promptly recognized. The Dramatic Club does not produce actors, nor does it wish to. It presents an opportunity to all students to study dramatic inter- pretation, to appreciate some of the difficulties of stage craft, and to quicken their interest in the modern stage, by increasing their knowledge of it. Possibly in the future, definite lines of study can be taken up by the club, but this year the plan was not feasible. In every phase of its work, the Dramatic Club has sought to re- flect the spirit of the Ottumwa High School, and to join with its sister organizations in maintaining a high standard of excellence in per- formance. Although its friends have been generous in their praise, the Club is conscious of its imperfections, and will seek to remedy them. It asks for the interest and support of every student. It welcomes criticism. Its membership is restricted to thirty persons, of necessity, but it desires that these thirty persons shall be representative of the highest class of the student body, and to ensure this, the co-operation of all is needed. As a whole the 1916-17 year was a grand success for the Dramatic Club, not only from the success of the plays given but a foothold amongst the leading organizations of the school was also gained. The member- ship requirements were placed so high that only those who were of the best type of student were admitted. The Dramatic Club looks forward to a still greater year in 1917-18 since a goodly number of the members will remain in school. ]1917[ 132 1THE ARGUS C 133 ]THE ARGUS [ 0. H. S- Orchestra First Violins Rowe Hinsey Harold Hendricks Ivar Carlson Mildred Swenson Nellie Schwarz Lee A. Meyer Second Violin Blanche Redman Thelma Pearson Rudolph Dahlen Harold Henson Georgia Winpigler Iona Adamson Bessie Fogelsong Earl Robertson Viola, Pearl Wright Cello, Claribel Stimmitts First Cornet Edward Rutledge Russell Swenson Second Cornel Kenneth Murphy Roger Blackmar Marion Newman Clarinet, Cloyd McClung Flute, Miriam Houke Trombone, Roy Phillipe Piano, Mary Heindel Traps and Drums, Julian Stein 134 ]THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ Btusical Organizations W3 MR. LAWRENCE G. COLLINS � URING the past year the musical organizations of the High School have continued their growth and progress which have marked these organizations during the past few years. The glee clubs this year have grown into five; three girls’ glee clubs and two boys’. Under the able direction of Miss Powers, they have been able to develop a brand of singing fully as good as any in the state. The Orchestra of the school, directed by Mr. Lawrence G. Miss KATHERINE powers Collins has also continued its high state of efficiency developed the year previous. Con- sisting of about thirty trained musi- cians, the orchestra has been one of the leading features of the weekly chapel exercises and of the different enter- tainments during the year. Two such musical programs have been given during the year, the first in the fall and the latter before the spring vacation in March. Both were attended by large crowds and were successful in every way. ]THE ARGUS [ First Girls’ Glee Glut x m Birdie Holloway, Pianist. Lucille Caswell, President. Grace Arnold Gertrude Harlan Wilma Malt by First Soprano Rebecca Armstrong Katherine Glenn Miriam Houke Gladys Kendall Marywill Parker Maurine Winter Grace Clark Margaret Scott Second Soprano Garnet Gilyeart Cecelia Thorne Marie Kleinert Dewella Bruns Ethel Story First Alto Lucile Caswell Gladys Welch Helen Melvin Kathel Baker Violet Seaburg Second Alto Genevieve Hunt Pearl Wright Pauline Rees Ruth Perkins 136 ITHE ARGUS Hu i First Bovs’ Glee. Glxib Eugene Swenson, President Raymond Hadden, Librarian Clarence Hinsey Edward Schultz John Beatty Eugene Swenson Raymond Hadden Don Rogers Mauritz Johnson Leo Rater First Tenor Rowe Hinsey Marion Willard Second Tenor Frank Darner Kenneth Murphy Donald Glew First Bass Chas. McClelland Carl Kreiner Mack Vaughn Second Bass Don Killinger Carl Me lb erg :1917c 137 Second Girls’ Glee Glub Eleanor Field Helen Kohnson Gladys Pomeroy Grace Andrews Lorene Pixley Helen Saylor Naomi Miller Lucile Duree Lucile Caswell, Pianist Lorene Pixley, President First Soprano Lucile Grouchy Ruth Daggett Helen Rogers Second Soprano Ruth Gustavison Harriett Potter Bertha Sheafe First Alto Nettie Miller Virginia Hatch Harriett Myers Elsie Stevens Madge Patsey Dorothy Rambo Margaret Sisson Second Alto Marjorie Johnston Thelma Pearson U1917C 138 1THE ARGUS [ Second Bovs’ Glee dlub tttsm Arthur Shepherd, President First Tenor Harold Chambers Paul Patsey Virgil Pogue Second Tenor Herbert Green Raymond McCreery Charles Davis Leo Love First Bass Webster Majors Cloyd McClung Maurice Buckanan Lyle Hervey James Treneman Second Bass ]1917[ Donovan Hoy 139 Arthur Shepherd ]THE ARGUS [ Sl)ir5 Girls’ Glee Club mm Wilma Maltby, Pianist Genevieve Mincks, President Gladys Holloway, Librarian Agnes Bonwill Stella Dale Helen Peterson Lucile Wormhoudt hirst Soprano Fern Brooks Irene Johnson Zelma Wilson Flora McSweyn Ruth Colbert Genevieve Mincks Dora Banning Lora Bowen Eunice Robinson Julia Sheehan Second Soprano Ruth Ecton Gladys Rogers Vera Caldwell Gladys Holloway Hazel Schworm Cleora Bales Madeline Johnson First Alto Vera Bice Helen Brower Alice Gay Laura Lumsdon Second Alto Leonis Moore 119XK 140 ]THE ARGUS [ 1THE ARGUS C 142 ]THE ARGUS [ 1917 Argus Annual Staff ««Wff Raymond Gallagher, Editor-in-chief Emmett Sweeney, Business Manager Cloyd Burns, Assistant Business Manager William Koontz, Circulation Manager Earl Seaburg, Accountant Carl Kreiner, Advertising Manager mm £6itorial Staff Charles Glew, Athletics James Barton, Organizations mm; lA vertisin Staff Donald Killinger Donald Glew Leo Love Frank Darner Art—Harold Ward Special Z v Contributors Marjorie Creath Hazel Bell Joseph Funk Mary Stevens Associate—Eleanore Field mmn Class Committees Senior— Mary Stevens, Chairman; Kathryn Keyhoe, Thelma Peppers, Marie Wilson, Florence Cook. Junior Estelle Sweeney, Charles Glew. Sophomore—Edward Loomis, Donald Killinger, James Barton. Freshmen—George O’Gar, Eloise Loomis. HlQlgf------------ 143 □THE ARGUS I 11.� t wTt h: , V ' (H)C Argus-Itcws Staff mum Raymond Gallagher ’17, Editor-in-chief Emmett Sweeney ’17, Business Manager William Koontz ’18, Circulation Manager Carl Kreiner ’19, Advertising Manager Editorial Staff Charles Glew, ’18 James Barton, ’19 Advertising Staff Donald Killinger, ’19 Donald Glew, ’19 Leo Love, ’20 Frank Darner, ’20 Eleanor Field, Associate Miss Mary R. F. Miller, Faculty Advisor Harold Ward, Art Earl Seaburg, Accountant _ _ niftra—...... 144 1THE ARGUS [ ]i9rzci 145 )THE ARGUS [ Calendar mum Sept. 4. Labor Day. We all go to Osky. Tuesday. School starts. Preps thick and small. First football practice. Wednesday. Tom Pallister is entertained by a rowdy crowd of boys. Thursday. Senior class holds election. Principal Rice’s annual speel on hazing. Sept. 11. Dr. Gordon gives talk on success. Tuesday. Depot and Borescman go to Kalamazoo. Junior class election. The Irish rule the world. Thursday. Soph, class meeting. Young Mr. Rice takes his first steps. Friday. Junios order pins. Sunday. Morris Friedman goes joy riding. Sept. IS. Friedman pays Judge Emery fine. Argus Chapel. Tuesday. Skinnae Grindle almost takes swim in Y. pool. Thursday. Senior weenie roast. Ward runs down bumble-bee for Miss Merritt. Start Division St. Finish, O. H. S. Friday. Booster Club meeting. Saturday. Seymour 2, O. H. S. 0. Angell annexes black eye. Sunday. Six of faculty take eight mile constitutional. Sept. 25. Girls organize booster club. Brick, president. Thursday. Loomis wears overcoat. Friday. We all wear overcoats. Football men spend day in prayer. Saturday. Massacre at Des Moines 96-0. Orchestra goes to Osky. Spiwak rides fast train. October 2. Girls’ Booster Club gives yells in chapel. Tuesday. First issue of Argus-News out. Wednesday. Fifty-seven men out for football. Thursday. Depot returns from Kalamazoo visit. Friday. Nixon visits O. H. S. Ze big parade. Saturday. O. H. S. 27. Centerville 0. October 9. Rater, Hampton, Spiwak and Depot give chapel speeches. Tuesday. Morris Friedman gives lengthy lecture to McKinleys. Friday. Captain Rater gives another Chapel speech. Saturday. Washington 12. O. H. S. 6. Sumner plays. Fisher out. October 16. Mr. Sylvester gives anti-cigarette speech. Wednesday. Boys’ Clean Life Club organized. Snow president. Friday. Boys’ Booster Club wears Red and White vests. Saturday. Ott. 7, North Hi 6. Big reception at school. October 23. B. B. C. wear Red and White collars and socks. 119T7C 146 KCQHrz ]THE ARGUS [ ]19T7[ 147 ITHE ARGUS L Tuesday. Debating tryouts held at McKinley meeting. Friday. Soph, class party. All go home at 8:30. Philo-McKin- ley joint masquerade. Go home at 1:30. Saturday. O. H. S. wallops la. Wesleyan Freshmen 6-0. October 30. Sumner and Signs speel in chapel. Tuesday. Prin. Brown of Burlington visits school. Favors us with talk. Thursday. Teachers go to Des Moines. We rest. Friday. Pedagogues still at Des Moines. We rest again. Saturday. Burlington squelched 35 to 0. Depot ineligible. Sunday. Harry Grier dies at Chicago. November 6. No chapel on account of Harry’s death. Tuesday. Senior class attends funeral. Thursday. Prin. Rice gives one hour talk. Theme: “Football and Lyceum tickets.” Friday. Annual fire drill and the Junior party. Saturday. Centerville plays 0. H. S. 38 to 0. Avery wins from girls 6-2. Ouch! Nov. 13. Mr. Meyer shows ability as yell leader. Tuesday. Miner goes to revival. Thursday. First Lyceum entertainment. We all step. Friday. Mrs. Scoville sings in Assembly. Saturday. O. H. S. 27. Fairfield 13. Too bad but we had to do it. Nov. 20. Coach Vaughn, Capt. Rater and Prin. Rice give talks in chapel. Thursday. Big mass meeting. Everyone decides to go to Osky. Saturday. Football men shot. Corpses in front of book. Nov. 27. Collection to take band to Osky. $15.25 collected. Wednesday. Depot, Miller and Vaughn give benefit swim. Thursday. Thanksgiving day. Don’t talk to me. Friday. We rest. Eat the Thanksgiving Day dinner scraps. December 4. Chapel. Football review. Wygantt announces $150 profit on season. Tuesday. McKinley court. Miner almost sent over the road. Wednesday. Domestic Science girls entertains their ‘futures.’ The scarcity of latter is noticeable. First basketball practice. Friday. Free entertainment. Big crowd. Dramatic club, Glee Club and Orchestra. December 11. Kitten has fit in Assembly. Second Lyceum enter- tainment. Wednesday. Russian exile (?) speaks in chapel. Thursday. E. J. Eigenmann takes charge of basketball team. Dec. 18. Seniors give chapel. Xmas Argus out tomorrow. Tuesday. Xmas Argus out tomorrow. L 148 1THE ARGUS [ ]1917[ 140 3THE ARGUS [ Wednesday Xmas Argus out tomorrow. Thursday. Xmas Argus out. Friday. C. E. Wygant goes to Albia High School. Clean Life Banquet. Dec. 25. Santa Claus brings us new Chcm. prof. Dec. 22-Jan. 2. We rest and have the La Grippe. January 1. We make New Year’s Resolutions. Tuesday. School again. Friday. Basketball: Burlington 56, O. H. S. 36. Williamsburg 33, O. H. S. 11. Avery 6, O. H. S. Girls 16. January 5. Over 300 season tickets sold. Financial success of Basket- ball Season assured. January 8. Junior chapel. Tuesday. Inter-society Debate—Lincolns 2, McKinleys 1. Thursday. ’ 18 pennants disappear. Who’s guilty? Friday. O. H. S. 17, Muscatine 16. O. H. S. 2, Keosauqua 1- debate. O. H. S. Girls 18, Albia 11. O. H. S. 8, Williams- burg 19. Friday, Jan. 19. Semester ends. No school. Fairfield games'. Boys 31, F. H. S. 10. Girls 15, F. H. S. 10. Saturday. Big disaster at Mt. Pleasant. 40-10. January 22. New Semester. O. H. S. opens sub-station down town. Miss Wheat sings for us. Friday. O. H. S. 23, Burlington 20. Working Boys 9, Reserves 8. January 29. McKinleys give Chapel. Quartet (?) renders a couple of ditties. Friday. Oskaloosa 36, O. H. S. 16. O. H. S. Debaters 3. Wapello 0. Girls 12, Exiles 10. Thursday, Feb. 8. Mt. Vernon Singers warble at Grand. Second team 21, E. E. “Y” 22. Friday. Ottumwa 6, Mt. Pleasant 22. Second Team 13, E. E. “Y” 2. Bell makes a brilliant oration in Assembly. Saturday. Girls 5, Washington 6. Ouch! February 12. Lincolns give Chapel. Friday. Albia 7, O. H. S. 20. Grinnell 8, O. H. S. 23. Osky Seconds 30, O. H. S. Seconds 13. February 22. George has a birthday. Friday. Osky 23, O. H. S. 7. Osky Seconds 19, O. H. S. 10. Washington 13, O. H. S. 8. Seymour Second Team 3, O. H. S. Second Team 0. Saturday. O. H. S. Debaters 2, Seymour 1. Southeastern Champs. Debaters celebrate. March 2. Declamatory Contest. Friday. Fairfield games postponed. Too much small pox. Friday, March 8. Ten pounds more Rice. Fairfield tournament. O. H. S. 34, Stockport 8. ................niftTgr 150 1THE ARGIIS [ Saturday. O. H. S. 12, Washington 10. Ottumwa 20, Mt. Pleasant 36. Burlington crabs. March 12. Convicts return. Tuesday. Pete Haseltine elected track captain. Wednesday. Miss Williams has a gentleman caller. Friday. 1917 class party. Saturday. Fairfield Boys 13, O. H. S. 22. Fairfield Girls 2, O. H. S. 6. Mt. Pleasant wins state tournament. March 19. The Rabbi speaks. Kelley puts Depot to bed. Friday. Minstrel show. Declamatory contest at Albia. Miner gets 1st place. We hear of the Dutch prison camps. March 26. Miss Powers’ cousin tells us of India. We decide to stay in the U. S. Boys’ Class Games. Thursday. Annual Musical. Howling Success. Friday. Miner loses at Fairfield. April 2. We clean house. April 3. Seniors win both class championships in basketball. April 9. Back to school after Easter vacation. Thursday. Debating Chapel. Team goes to Bedford tomorrow. Friday. Debating team loses, 3-0. State champs prospects gone again. Friday, April 20. Friedman makes spiel on physical fitness to Kelley’s Civics classes. Saturday. Drake Relays. Ask the relay team. April 23. 1st Girls’ Glee Club twitters for us. Friday. Tri-State meet at Fairfield. Ford and “Pete” win. April 30. Miss Stevens sings in Chapel. Mr. Boodagh speaks on Persia. Ye annual Scribes join the Navy. Tuesday. Business Manager goes Nuts. Friday. Argus Annual Chapel. May 12. Saturday. Track Team places at Osky. Pete takes in- dividual honors. May 14. Wolfe’s horn balks in chapel. Ruth Worrell plays a duet. Friday. 5th Annual High School Night. May 31. ’17 Argus Annual appears. Friday, June 1. Junior-Senior reception. Sophomores and Fresh- man parties. Sunday, June 3. Baccalaureate Sermon at Armory. June 4. Last Senior Chapel. June 7. Class of 1917, largest in history of school graduates. Seniors hold last party. June 8. School closes. O. H. S. Alumni reception. IN MEMORIAM 1917 ARGUS ANNUAL STAFF “GONE BUT NOT FORGIVEN.” ]1917[ 151 1THE ARGUS [ How dear to my heart are my mem’ries of Chauncey, When fond recollections present them to view: His walk, and his talk and his air—now just fawncy, And e’en his loved accents which every one knew. His long Roman nose and the pale blue eyes near it, The stern mouth to give the expression of king, The broad and high forehead, the look that waved o’er it And e’en the rimmed glasses which hung on a string. The crystal clear glasses, The tortoise rimmed glasses, The far renowed glasses That hung on a string. Don’t Use Big Words. (Advice to Juniors.) In promulgating esoteric cogitations or articulating superficial sentimentalities and philosophical or psychological observations, beware of platitudinous ponderosity. Let your statements possess a clarified consciousness, compacted comprehensibleness, coalescent consistency, and concentrated cogency. Eschew all conglomerations of flatulent garrulity, jejune babblement, and asinine affections. In trying to impress upon others the great superiority of the “Argus” and why you should have one it is not necessary to use jaw-breakers. Let your extemporaneous descantings and unpremeditated expatiations have intelligibility and vexatious vivacity without shodomontade or thra- sonical bombast. Sedulously avoid all polysyllabic profundity, ven- triloquial verbosity, and vamdiloquent vapidity. Shun double en- genders, prurient jocosity, and pestiferous profanity observant or apparent. In other words, talk plainly, naturally, sensibly, and truthfully. Say this 1917 “Argus” is the best annual you have ever seen and that settles it. 11917C 152 JTHE ARGUS [ “ Prof.: “What is an icicle?” Student: “A stiff piece of water.” Prof.: “A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Student: “No wonder so many of us flunk in our exams.” She: “I hear you are the flower of the family.” He: “Yes, a blooming idiot.” Becky: “What kind of an instrument plays foot notes?” L. A. M.: “A shoe horn, I suppose.” Miss Miller to Dick Fisher: “Why don’t you talk more, Dick?” Dick: “I always make it a rule never to speak unless I know what I am talking about.” Miss Miller: “Aren’t you afraid of losing your voice from want of practise?” Why 1 Am Here. Clarence Hinsey—To assist the Faculty. Pete Haseltine—To get my beauty sleep. Morris Friedman To make myself heard. Birdie Holloway—To find out what I don’t know. Julian Stein—I don’t know. Madeline Baker It’s too lonesome at home. Jerry Brouhard—To play basket ball. Truman Crowe—To show off my neckties. Katherine Keyhoe—Because, that’s why. Mary Heindel—To look at the Senior’s pictures. Most of us—Just for fun. Dear Friends:— Our actions for some time past having been of a nature that would lead you to suspect our tender relations toward each other, we hereby take this opportunity to announce our engagement. Victor Hahn and Garnet Gilyeart Junior: “I wonder why the poet speaks of this stream in this way: ‘The sleepy river drowsed and dreamed’.” Senior: “Probably because it was confined to its bed.” Miss Miller, (in Grammar): “Decline a tall boy, Grctchen.” GretchenS.: “No, ma’am. I’ll accept him.” 153 . ITHE ARGIIS 1 When you see a stately Senior Little Willie took a drink. Blushing crimson in the face, But he will drink no more, Every time he takes his watch out, For what he thought was H20 There’s a maiden in the case. Was H2S04. Rhyme of the Flunking Senior. It is a youthful pedagogue Suddenly did they drop And he stoppeth one of three; Below the C, below the D ’“By thy stubble beard and To F they went ker-flop.” glittering eye Now wherefore stopp’st thou me?” The graduate he beat his breast For he hears his doom bell toll, “Commencement doors are opened With a heavy thump, a lifeless lump wide His hope sank from his soul. And I a Senior am; The class is met, the seats are set, Credits, credits everywhere, May’st hear the merry din.” ®ut ,you need.the one ’°u lost- Credits, credits everywhere He held him with his skinny hand. So you did not count the cost.’’ “There was a class,’’ quoth he, . , . , . , “Hold off! Unhand me, pie-faced The pedagogue, whose eye .s bright, loon � Whose beard with youth is prickly, Eftsoons his hand dropt he. Is gone' And the wou,d-be Krad- uate He holds him with his glittering eye Fades to shade quite sickly. The graduate stands still TT ... , , , . And listens like a three years child, He 'ent bke onc that had been The pedagogue hath his will. . . stulJnc( And is of sense forlorn: “The class was hard, the grades A sadder and a wiser man were low He rose the morrow morn. “What would you do if I turned you down?” said Florence as they were sitting on the sofa. “Sticky,” by her side, said nothing but looked straight ahead. The maiden touched his elbow and said.: “Did you hear what I said?” “Oh! Pardon me.” said our friend “Sticky.” “I thought you were addressing the gas.” Bob M.: “The Germans are washing their feet twice a week, now.” Carl K.: “How’s that?” Bob M.: “The Kaiser smells defeat.” Pete H.: “Gee! I got zero in Civics this morning.” Dick F.: “That’s nothing.” P. H.: ‘What’s nothing?” D. F.: “Zero.” : il9i?[ — 154 Advertisements ! Will a merchant who is wise Ever cease to advertise?.... Yes — When the trees grow upside down; When the beggar wears a crown; When ice forms on the sun; When the sparrow weighs a ton; When gold dollars get too cheap; When secrets women keep; When fish forget to swim; When satan sings a hymn; When girls go back on gum; When the small boy hates a drum; When no politician schemes; When mince pies make pleasant dreams; When its fun to break a tooth; When all lawyers tell the truth; When cold water makes you drunk; When you love to smell a skunk; When the drummer has no brass; When these things come to pass, Then the man that’s wise Will neglect to Advertise. And if you'd be wise, You will not neglect to patronize These men who advertise. READ the ADS-Palronize the Advertisers. 2 t s i ■ . . a � 9 9 9 � f i $ £ § £ - ★ £ £ £ « £ £ £ £ £ f S £ £ £ £ £ « £ Take a Kodak With You! Picture taking opens a new world of clean entertainment to the children and they never tire of the fun. £ the The KODAK puts this pleasure in t c hands of the young or old at very nominal ex- pense. Is simple enough for a child to use with good results—-so efficient the expert cannot ex- haust its possibilities. KODAK ENLARGEMENTS MADE IN OUR KODAK DEPARTMENT, ARE SECOND TO NONE, AND NEVER FAIL TO “MAKE A HIT:' Kodaks and Kodak supplies of always on hand and always new stock. all kinds Kodaks from $5.00 and upward Brownies $1.00 and upward Premors $3.00 and upward 9 DRUGGIST TIIK 3Uxalt STORE ---------- ---------------------------- i J Sargent THE TRUE 156 «ft OFFICE PHONE 1399 HOTEL OTTUMWA Bits, James G. Pecli Expert Service Shampooing Hair Dressing ERA M. PECK SCIENTIFIC CHIROPODIST m _ Utanicuring Facial lilassagc HIGHEST GRADE TOILET GOODS ♦a Benevolent lady (meeting Ward and Eleanor): “Well, Eleanor, and who’s your little friend?” Eleanor: “Little friend? That ain’t me ‘little friend’; that’s me feller!” Teacher: “What can you say of Damon and Pythias?” Snow: “I only pay attention to those in the big leagues.” Prof. Johnson says that in the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to what a girl’s thinking of all the year ’round. Progressive Offspring: “Pause father! Is that whip sterilized?” 4Mt « ft “A Miss is as Bad as a Mile.” Don’t Miss DAN SHEA The Reliable Coal Dealer 317-319 Church Street OTTUMWA, IOWA 157 i i i I ♦ i i i i i I i i i 1 i i If money could improve them, i ou would get it. Insist for them and refuse poor imitations! FOR SALE AT YOUR DEALERS EASE IH E I AST E � e© u s pat orricc WALTER T. HALL OTTUMWA, IOWA CO. « 158 ft Your Appearance YOUNG MAN! Success depends greatly on one's appearance! Wherever your work or pleasure take you Our Clothes will secure for you that admiration and respect that arc accorded the well dressed man everywhere. New Suits, in a wide variety oj styles and fabrics, are now on display here, — they reflect the best art and skill known to the garment trade. Always the newest in Hats, Caps, Shirts and Neckwear. DOTY CLOTHING CO. “Tlie Clothing Store Complete «ft The old man planted three swift kicks on the fusser’s spinal column in the secral lumbar, and the dorsal vertabrae respectfully. “Gee, what a lightning calculator.” remarked the young man, alighting. “Did you notice how rapidly he footed up that column?” A Howling Success—The Annual Musical. There are two kinds of jokes, conscious and unconscious. 1. What is a conscious joke? Ans. A conscious joke is the pseudo-humorous with which Prof. Kelly tries to dope his class. 2. What is an unconscious joke? Ans. An unconscious joke is Don Orelup. PURITAN BREAD Mt fc £ £ £ it 317 EAST MAIN ST. 159 «MH ----------------------------------------------------------1 i 1 § i 1 i i i i £ K £ i i i 1 i i $ i 1 i $ £ i £ £ - £ £ £ £ ★ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ '--------------------------------------------------------------- ♦fr � What will be the most suitable Gift for_______ COMMENCEMENT 9 TDK FORE answering this question it will pay you to visit our store and inspect our line. Here you will find those beautiful and exclusive articles you are looking for; goods that are bound to please. Below we suggest a few articles that will warrant your attention; TOILET SETS. WRITING FOLIOS. HAND PAINTED CHINA. HAND BAGS AND MUSIC ROLLS. WATERMAN’S FOUNTAIN PENS. EVER-SHARP PENCILS,$1.00to$25.00. BILL ROLLS AND LETTER CASES. WALLACE NUTTING PICTURES. DU BARRY AND PYRALIN IVORY GOODS. OTTUMWA STAMP WORKS “Particular Goods for Particular People” PRINTER FOR THE ARGUS ANNUAL 6th CONSECUTIVE YEAR 160 You will not Forget the Flavor or the Quality —i . - it —— —— perfection Chocolates it MANUFACTURED BY ower-3ttaiors Can6y Co. Ottumwa. Iowa Being curious to know the reason for Prof..justly celebrated reputation as a humorist we thought we would call him up and inquire. “Hello central, give me 235.” “Hello, Prof....., this is the Argus office. We would like to know why you have cracked so many jokes in class.” “I hardly like to hear ‘cracked’ used in connection with my jokes, gentlemen.” “We beg your pardon, but why do you get off so many jests?” “Well, you know I am something of an after-dinner speaker.” .. Yes.” “And you have heard the old saying, ‘Try it on the dog’?” “Certainly.” “You know some of the Professors here grade papers by tossing them on the stairs, the farther they slide the lower the grade.” “Yes, we understand that’s the practice.” “Well, I just mark them fellows according to the way they laugh at my jokes.” “That certainly seems very sensible, Prof..., Good-bye.” “Good-bye.” ARNOLDS” The Cijt Store N UR stock is always complete with the latest Ax? ) novelties from the Jewelry World. Especial- ly suitable for Graduation, Birthdays, Wed- dings and Anniversaries. 1 Come to this store and you will find just the Gift you are looking for-no matter how large the amount you wish to spend. ARNOLD JEWELRY MUSIC CO. 113 EAST MAIN STREET 161 4MH 4MHt j Your Life’s Preparedness � « ♦ s Judge M. A. ROBERTS, President FRANK T. ROBERTS, Vice President J W. W. TOOLE, Secy, and Mgr. VIOLA E. TOOLE, Treas. Atty. NEWTON W. ROBERTS, Lecturer. im With all this talk of preparedness, is any question of more importance to you young man or young woman than pre- paredness for life? Individual preparedness to the young person starting out in life is of greater importance than any other consideration. Preparation for Life's Journey Means ease and increased earnings throughout the remainder oj life, whereas unpreparedness means being held at a low level from which it is very hard to rise after advancing in years. It is therefore absolutely essential that this question of preparedness be given serious thought by every young man and young woman. Consider the Question NOW And decide whether you are going to be prepared or unprepared to fight the strenuous battles of life. An education will enable you to wrest success from the world. Look at this as a per- sonal—positive—important decision for you to make in preparedness. ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL IS NOT A SPECULATION. IT RETURNS THE YOUNG MAN OR YOUNG WOMAN A POSITIVE SURE SUCCESS. A business college can be judged largely by the success of its students. Due to our rigid training and careful tui- tion,, our students are making a reputation for efficiency. This reputation is not only of value to the graduates but should be carefully considered in your choice of a school. The Iowa Success School Is the Fully Accredited School of Ottumwa. 162 at i i at at at i i at •at «at YOUNG MEN Who are Keen— For exclusive and fashionable fabrics will have a feast for their eyes, and won't be content until they own one of these bright, colorful. Spring Suits—$15, $20, $25. (boob Clothes Store MARTINS’ i at KEEFE BROS. GUD 1880 1880 FOR 37 YEARS RELIABLE BRICKLAYERS, BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS 112 S. GREEN ST. 1917 Teacher: “Why did Caesar cross the Rhine?” Paul Sloan: “Huh, you can’t get me on that; same reason the chicken crossed the road.” “Anyone would think I was drunk,” murmured the movie operator as he reeled away. First Critic: “Suppose Mother Hubbard had found a bone in the cupboard.” Second Critic: “Well?” First Critic: “It would have spoiled the poem.” I 1 It's not only a duty to yourself, but a good opportunity at all times J to buy a High Standard of Groceries at a Reasonable Price at— Swenson's Grocery 2d 702 Church Street OTTUMWA. IOWA i 163 « 4H f Is always abundantly supplied with PRETTY FOOTWEAR t ------------------------ suitable for your GRADU A- { TION FESTIVITIES. YEAR we give you a larger range of $ styles than ever Ijefore shown in one J season. BOOTS in all the Eight Col- ors and white are csjjccially attractive. S PUMPS and SLIPPERS Fit and Hug the Heel. Let us dress J your feet Right this Commencement. £ STEVENS’ SHOE STORE 106 EAST MAIN STREET « 164 We Select The Argus As the medium through which to tell the Young Ladies and Young Men of our city, of Ottumwa's Pre- mier Assortments of— Fine Shoes, Clothing and Furnishings. —A Truefit Shoe or Garment has that Fashionable Swagger Style you all desire. TRUEFIT CO. “A True Fit Always 103 E. Main St. 118 S. Court St. % Any Wonder? Once a Freshie got wrecked on an African shore, Where a cannibal monarch held sway. And they served up that Freshie on slices of toast On the eve of that very same day. But the vengeance of heaven came swift on them all, And before the next morning was seen By cholera morbus the tribe was attacked For that Freshie was terribly green. Kelly (in Civics): “Who was Brigham Young?” McMullen: “Let’s see. Didn’t he found Newport?” «ft � GIBBONS' GROCERY CO. ---------------------------------------------— 911-913 CHURCH STREET «ft COUNTRY PRODUCE Fancy and Staple Groceries | OTTUMWA. IOWA H� « 165 ! Jashion (fiarfc GYofAesW Tailored at ashion ‘Park, laches tor, N. Y. In Designs which have been developed along the lines considered essential to the Style, Comfort and Quality Requirements of Younger Men. The Style and Fitting Service of this Establishment is placed at the disposal of all who feel the need of wearing clothes which are correct in every detail. $20.00 to $30.00 Cramblit CBb Poling CLOTHIERS THE STORE OF GREATEST VALUES HARDWARE 4 I 4 When you want Hardware, Stoves, Furnace Heating, or Athletic Goods—Go to SHEA-SPILMAN HDW, CO, 210 EAST MAIN STREET t $ 166 ..« � _________ ________________ „ +♦ � . tyaraniounl y. ♦« Princess Theater � . £ The best and largest Picture House Only High Class Pictures Shown j paramount- i V Here «re a few of our Principal Actors and Actresses S-- ' - J - Mary Pickford Clara Kimball Young Pauline Frederick Wallace Reid Theodore Roberts Dustin Farnum Marguerite Clark Fannie Ward Jack Pickford and 100 others; the Best money can get. i BEFORE YOU BUY A WATCH IT WILL PAY YOU TO CONSIDER OUR 19 JEWEL THIN MODEL “SOUTH BEND” ADJUSTED TO TEMPERATURE AND FOUR PO- i SITIONS AT $27.50. | R. B. SWENSON 5 QUALITY JEWELER 205 E. MAIN ST. J To The Seniors. You are very soon to leave us, But we to let this grieve us Can’t afford. Still on this we all agree That quite your like we’ll never see, While the endless ages be, Thank the Lord! Sign of early spring; Tack in teacher’s chair. M.B. HUTCHISON LUMBER CO. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF 2 BUILDING MATERIAL 647-653 WEST SECOND STREET 167 � I Why do you Always like to go to the ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ BECAUSE, You always sec the highest class and latest pro- ductions in Masterpieces. The funicst up-to-date comedies shown here such as CHARLIE CHAP- LIN in his newest and latest releases; GEORGE OVEY the funniest man in America, KOLB and DILL the fun makers, BEN TURPIN, RUBE MILLER, PADDY McQUIRE, and a host of others, THAT’S WHY! OPEN DAILY AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON AND SUNDAYS AT 1 P. M. RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL 11 P. M. FIVE CENTS TO ALL. i SAMUEL MAHON CO. Wholesale Grocers Coffee Roasters. i i $ i Golden Rod, Silver Crown, Mamma's Choice and Signal Brands of Food Products OTTUMWA, - CRESTON, - IOWA CITY, IOWA GALESBURG, ILLINOIS. 1 168 „ THE GOLDEN RULE —the policy of the J. C. PENNEY COMPANY, Inc. ! ----------------------------------------2----- 175 BUSY STORES IN 22 STATES CLOTHING-SHOES-DRY GOODS At lowest prices in Ottumwa ft % E. H. MATHER Established 1884 CHAS. B. MATHER | I % Oldest Exclusive Plumbing Firm in the City. OTTUMWA, IOWA t s E. H. MATHER BRO. CONTRACTOR FOR PLUMBING. STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING Ye Talcum Powder Club. Motto: Beauty, though only skin deep, makes a hit with superficial man. Faculty Member. To be announced later. Too much competition to be picked hastily and without deep pondering on the subject. Practitioners. Kathel Baker, Georgiana Smith, Madeline Ott, etc. Birdie’s voice—as the fire truck goes past school: “Yes, Gabriel, I’m coming.” Invite yourself and friends to— A Pleasant, High-class, Re- fined Place for our Young People. £ i i h Hofmann's Soda Grill 169 « 4 Dr. CRAIG M. WORK DENTIST 218 East Second St. 4H|t « W. H. C. JAQUES W. D. TISDALE J. R. JAQUES JAQUES. TISDALE JAQUES LAWYERS 105 N. Court Street OTTUMWA, IOWA h� i WWWWW1 1 « lM 4HM 4H 4H 4 Mt Hlt I DRS. CREATH BOONE DENTISTS % % ENNIS BUILDING HI DR. H. W. VINSON PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE: ROOMS 3. «. COURT PARK BUILDING § i 1 4 « ft s : s J. N. ARMSTRONG DENTIST 1 ♦ LEIGHTON BUILDING Corner Second and Market Sts. 4U « 4H 4 ft ft 170 ft ________________________________________________________ - IOWA'S PRIDE” HAMS BACON Distinctive in Trim, Quality and Flavor. RE the first and choicest selection—from young corn-fed pork- ers—lean and fat in right proportions—carefully trimmed and cured by Morrell's juice retaining process—prepared and packed under Government supervision. -. John Morrell S2 Co. OTTUMWA, IOWA i 1 The Instructor’s Golden Text. John III 14—We know that we have passed Numbers XX. 19—Thou shalt not pass................. J udges III 29—Suffer not a man to pass............ II. Kings VI. 9—Beware that thou pass not.......... Isaiah XXXV. 10—None shall pass.................... “Let us then be up and doing Everyone we can and thus We shall keep them from pursuing Clever schemes of doing us.” — The Profs. v J The Great Daily Newspaper of Southern Iowa and Northern % f Missouri is— $ Ottumwa (Louricr «ft 171 v 4 « W Iteastyam 4 � s s W. T. WILSON, Manager EDNA G. WILSON, Abstractor | GRISWOLD ABSTRACT CO. Abstracts of Title and Notary Work � • 107 N. Court St., Ground Floor Entrance through Christie’s Office. % § ft � . 1 £ s When your wardrobe needs replenishing, do not be absent minded. REMEMBER First— (Hollas Sl)op ALVA C. ORVIS MADE-TO-MEASURE SUITS. OVERCOATS, RAINCOATS AND SHIRTS. 112 EAST MAIN ST. I I i i i i I i OVER SWIRLES' . 172 It Money-Saving ' interests you jhihmh � i $ i 112 E. Main Street U SWIRLES for DRY GOODS 4MH PHONE NO. 160 106 S. MARKET ST. i ft � DUPY’S BAKERY THE FINEST OF BREAD AND PASTRIES OF ALL KINDS FOR PARTIES. PICNICS AND WEDDINGS A SPECIALTY Chem Lab Regulations. 1. Do not lock your desk. It implies distrust of your fellow- students. 2. Never replace broken glassware at the store. Trade your next door neighbor when he isn’t looking. 3. Never read over the text before performing an experiment. This destroys all the originality of the work. 4. Don’t leave before 5 o’clock sharp. Mr. Flowers might get home on time. 5. Never use your own cleaning fluid. Your neighbor’s might deteriorate with age. 6. Above all things—Safety First. 4Mt « SCHOOL SUPPLIES STATIONERY.. Uf rrick iDowns DRUGGISTS Cor. Court and Second. Opposite New Hotel Allegretti Chocolates ....Thelma Perfume.... ft � 173 BOYS AND GIRLS— invite you to visit us in our new salesroom. Come Knights. i and see the beautiful line of Overland and Willys J There are Light Fours, Big Fours, Light Sixes and the Willys-Knight Group which includes the New Willys-Knight Eight. Body Styles, all new, include —roadsters, two and three passenger, —Country Club, four passenger sport model, —touring cars, five and seven passen- ger, 0ndPSct|rouast!OUr PRICES FROM $695 TO $1950. Country Club 4PuM'4 r C. W. LANGDALE, 220 East Second Street for WALL PAPER. PAINTS, ETC. 4h 1 ♦ SHINDLEY’S GROCERY AND MARKET PHONE 728 “THE CLEAN STORE f Ash and c7Wain Sts. Ottumwa, Iowa « 174 «tf J SENECA CAMERAS SPORTING GOODS x x x x x x x x x IOWA AVENUE PHARMACY IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR HEALTH COLD SODA ICE CREAM 4 One day last summer, the following conversation took place: “Vos you ze man vot safe mine liddlc poy from drowning, yesterday?” Depot: “Yes, I am.” Caller: “Zen where’s his cap?” Gallagher: “Do you know the difference between a giraffe and a pair of gloves?” Genevieve Mincks: “I don’t know. What?” Raymond: “Gee! I’d hate to send you out shopping alone!” Blessed is he who sits on a tack— For he shall rise again. Prof. Mull was trying to explain that heat expands and cold con- tracts. When he asked for an example the following was stated with great seriousness. “In summer the days arc longer, and in winter the days are shorter.” We $ i $ § x 4 Don't do all the printing in Ottumwa, but we do all the GOOD Printing. Commercial Printing Co. tXX 175 j£jarisiaa inc. fThe Store of Truthful Advertising”- C. E. CROSS, Prop. � « « t------------------------------------------------------------- I % i i $ $ « i i SMART, NEW, WEARING APPAREL FOR WOMEN. MISSES AND CHILDREN ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft SKIRTS, WAISTS, AND f MIDDIES. § ft ft ft ft ft • ft COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, It PAYS to Visit Us Often. 111 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa ft ftft ft ftftftftft ftftftftftft Six Years Hence. Client: “My neighbor has a big dog that we arc all afraid of. What would you advise?” Attorney Sweeney: “Get a bigger one. Five dollars, please.” Killinger: “Miss Powers, do you think I will ever be able to do anything with my voice?” Miss Powers: “Well, it might come in handy in case of fire or ship- wreck.” Miss Van Dyke: “Trigonometry is used much in warfare.” Will Koontz: (discouraged and harassed): “No wonder Sherman said what he did about war.” ft ftftft ft ftftftft ftft ftftft ft ftft ftftftftft ftftftftftftftftft ! BICYCLES AND BICYCLE SUNDRIES ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft I B. A HAND CO. ft ft 1 ft ft I ft 1 ft ,. ftftftftft ftftftft ftft ftft ftftft ft ftft ftft ft ft ft ftft ft ftft ftftftftft ftft THE MOST COMPLETE STOCK IN THE CITY We also give that Prompt Service and Courteous Treatment which Pleases. 402 CHURCH STREET 176 I I 4MHMt § I 1 $ Qfie one gift that Wiff be treasured by ijour friends after you fiave la hen tfie step ffiat is to faunefi tjou upon tfie orfd—tfie one memento you may feave among your cfass-mates as a reminder of tfie fiappy fffjgh Scfioof S)ays—tfie gift that exacts nothing in return, yet has a vafue that can onfy be estimated in liindfij tfioufjhtfufness_ y.our PI)© i03ra.pl) ‘The Photographer in Your Town” Our Twelfth Consecutive Year as Staff Photographer to the ARGUS. 177 ft Ik . STYLES CHANGE! $ « $ But the quality that we put into every job of DRY CLEANING is still the same-“The Best to be Had.” igi ji ’$� 7 i 'S+JptyiQl.it v� i« w 31 (ty S% SQ iyj l e Wardrobe PHONE 560 CLINT ADLER {Kleaners who Kleanyi Black Sheep Old Hens Ducks Goats Lambs Chickens On the High School Farm. Bill Haseltine. Too much competition. Martin Williamson and P. Fisher. The Stage Managers. M. A. Bonnifield, Gladys Holloway. Wilma and others. Shopper: “Can you recommend an interesting book for my little boy of eight?” Dick Fisher (clerk at H. D.’s): “There are quite a number, madame. Has your offspring ever perused the delectable tale of Jack and the leguminous plant known as the Faba Vulgaris?” 4|HMt « IOWA CAFE Jj E cater to Particular People: Short Orders VV and Picnic Lunches our specialty. Why not try our Sunday Dinner when you are too hot and tired to cook your own? 124 East Second Street DAVIES BROS. ft 178 YOU PROFIT and YOU ENJOY Daily Review BECAUSE -Its News and Business Policies are considerate of your rights as a patron. We serve to please as well as to prosper. KEEP IN TOUCH PHONE 1291 $ Dr. Burt LaForce oculist ENNIS BUI LDING D R LEWIS DENTIST OVER STREET CAR WAITING ROOM OTTUMWA. IOWA ★ ESTABLISHED 1874 MORRIS W. CHRISTIE, Mgr. W. S. CHRISTIE SON INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE, RENTALS NOTARY PUBLIC MONEY TO LOAN 179 { Phone 239 114 E. Second St. £ i HUFFMAN’S Dry Goods Store The young ladies will find many nice novelties such as young ladies like. We have a corset especially for Misses in flesh and white; and a nice line of Middy Ties........... HUFFMAN’S Opposite New Hotel. CALL AND SEE US. ft Four Epitaphs. Deep wisdom—swelled head— Brain fever—he’s dead— A Senior. False, fair one—hope fled Heart broken—he’s dead— A Junior. Was a sport—’tis said— Out of money—he’s dead— A Sophomore. Milk famine—not fed— Starvation—he’s dead— A Freshman. «ft � Ladies. Have that New Spring Gown or Waist finished with hemstitching or picot edge. Just the thing to make it up-to-date. SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 107 WEST MAIN STREET Best of Service given you by........................ « 180 SPORTING GOODS 1 i I f i i i $ i i $ i i i i i ★ I � 1 I HEN vacation time comes, you will be sure to want some kind of sports, clothing and sporting goods. Our store has the largest assort- ment found any place in Southern Iowa and you will find we make every effort to please you. “Quality First” is our slogan and you can depend on getting what you want when you want it. HARPER McINTIRE CO. 105 East Main Street Ottumwa, Iowa 181 ft THE CENTRAL FOUNTAIN SODA-LUNCH Morses Halls CANDY I CENTRAL DRUG STORE ; $ t ft - FUSSERS There are some fellows in this school They think they’re wondrous wise. They think they’re good at making dates And e’en at making eyes. But when they leave this high school, The paths of fame to tread, They’ll find ’twas all an accident; They’d merely been miss-led. Victims By Whom Lead. Hahn Garnet Kilby Gertrude Bell Eleanor Sweeney Mary McClellan Cecil Glew Florence Sharp M. Alcinda Burns Miriam Ramsell Jeanet Gallagher Genevieve Loomis Ruth Emery Rodgers Ruth Ecton Hendricks Mary banning (We value our lives.) « s § F. G. BUXTON CREAMERY CO. I ------------------=------------------------------- MANUFACTURERS OF THE FAMOUS § GOLD NUGGET BUTTER AND ICE CREAM ASK FOR THESE AT YOUR DEALERS S � 4 � PHONE 425 182 t Hart Schaffner Marx Sport Suits; for Work or Play 0U’LL LIKE the feeling and look of these smartly belted coats. And they belong just as well to office life as outdoor life. All sport suits have belts—many variations; all-wool fabrics. Smartest style going. Best values in town. The Hub Clothiers “The Home of Hart Schaffner 6' . farx Clothes § Want a Classy Haircut? Then go to the Second St. Barber Shop, 116 E. 2nd St. ♦a i I (Buy those Good Things to Eat at the-- GLOBE TEA CO. Ottumwa s- Real Grocery and Market We are as near you as your Telephone Ring 66S t t 216-218 East Main Street We Deliver Everywhere S i 1MH 183 « CENTRALGROCERY ©Sanitary Meat Market JBjt PROMPT AUTO DEUVERY Uffi 104 S. MARKET ST. PHONE 632 MsS SPORTING GOODS PAINTS, OILS, ETC. J WILSON HARDWARE CO. Comer Church and Myrtle Streets PHONE BLACK—2161 % GENERAL HARDWARE STOVES, RANGES, ETC. J $ “What rage of fame attends both great and small; Better be damned than not mentioned at all.” In nineteen hundred and seventeen, An act was committed quite unforseen. A policeman employed by Uncle Sam, On a dark, stormy night caught a howling man. Before the commissioners of the insane, This man was taken, their verdict was plain. Tubby Dyer was sane, they admitted the fact, But without a girl, demented did act. High Grade Univer- sal Program Orpfyeum One, Two and Three Reel Subjects FIVE CENTS EVERY DAY BUT SUNDAY RED FEATHER FEATURES SUNDAY Ten Cents Sunday. 184 ♦ SPRINGTIME - s dress time! The birds, the flowers—everything dresses up to greet the new season. When the ladies think of their Spring and Summer clothes, they never forget that beneath the good looks of any suit or dress is the Corset, any old corset and a new gown never go well, you will want a new Corset Now! We want you to have a— La Camille, Justrite, Kabo or Gossard Corset—Price $1.00 to $10.00 —and other things, from here, such as you find in the best Dry Goods Stores of the bigger city. ♦ § NELSON-MADDEN-RAE CO. | For a Guaranteed Dry Cleaning Service— Phone 51) A White Wagon or Auto Will Call IOWA STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY LAUNDERERS. DYERS. DRY CLEANERS AND HATTERS 1t I If , . -you want something Better in the Grocery or Meat line % than you have been getting CALL GRAHAM’S 103 N. Court Street Phones: 92-93-94 185 ft f TISDALE LUMBER CO. i LUMBER ■ CEMENT PLASTER A Complete Stock at Reasonable Prices. ★ - 221-229 W. Second Street. Ottumwa. Iowa «ft « Almond Cream--- Makes rough and red skin white and smooth. Elegant for after shaving. Will Not Separate or become Lumpy. COCHRAN BROS. cTWanufacturers ♦ Ottumwa, Iowa Employer: “You say that your habits are all correct?” Applicant: “Yes, sir.” Employer: (after moment’s pause)—“Do you drink?” Applicant: (absent minded) “Thanks, don’t care if I do.” A boy who had been absent from school several days returned with his throat carefully swathed, and presented this note to the teacher: “Please don’t let my son learn any German today. His throat is so sore he can hardly speak English.” | Ottumwa Electrical Supply Co. § W. E. DOUGHTERY. MGR. WIRING. FIXTURES AND SUPPLIES All Kinds of Repair Work a Specialty 105 NORTH COURT ST. PHONE 1740 fr « « 186 ««ft Ottumwa School of iTlusic 8j Dramatic Art McNett Bldg., Cor. Second 6 Market Sts. Thorough Courses in Voice, Harmony, Piano, Violin and Dramatic Art......... Pupils Are Accepted at Any Time. Voice—Olive Annette Wheal Piano—Henri Ruifrok; and Regina McCormick Holcomb Violin—Lea Riedesel Dramatic Art—Laura Kramer Moschel «««ft ft � � - PUMPS, BELTING WOOD SPLIT PULLEYS c. e. McDaniel MANUFACTURER BOILERS, AIR PRESSURE TANKS EVERYTHING IN THE STEAM USERS LINE BRASS GOODS OTTUMWA t I a PACKING, ETC. .After you (Det Mtarrie6-- ---build a hollow tile house. Your great grandchildren will take pride in your Good Judgement! t Phone 288 Morey Clay Products Co., Ottumwa, la. WWW i 4 POLING ELECTRIC CO. 'T'HE Best of Everything Elect- rical. Motors, Fans, Washing Machines. A Full Assortment of Every Style of Lighting Fixtures. ★ i i 52 207 E. SECOND ST. PHONE 202 i Scribe: “I have a poem from a man serving five year’s sentence in the penitentiary.” Editor: “Print it with a footnote explaining the circumstances. It may serve as a warning to other poets.” After the foregoing, we print the following, composed by Mack Vaughn: When the donkey saw the zebra, He began to wag his tail; “Well, I never,” was his comment, “There’s a mule that’s been in jail.” GET ON WITH . THE WIRE FINE COLOR WORK .... General Printing THE PRINT SHOP WALLACE. Proprietor CARL Printers and Manufacturers 105 N. COURT STREET OTTUMWA, IOWA 188 i i 1 i i OUTFITTERS FOR WOMEN ANI) MISSES « THE WOMAN’S SHOP rnHE EXCLUSIVE SHOP oj OTTUMWA where I you will always find the latest modes in— STREET DRESSES, PARTY DRESSES, GRADUATION DRESSES, AFTERNOON DRESSES, SUITS, COATS, BLOUSES AND SKIRTS. FRUITS I 1 £ 1 1 § CANDIES Pure.... Hce Cream and Chocolates 305-307 East Main Streeet OPEN DAY AND NIGHT ICE CREAM LUNCH 4 4 4 Every Student- t - NEEDS LIFE INSURANCE THE I § i 1 2 1 2 New York Life INSURE BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. C. C. Porter 189 :MH i i ------------------------------------------------- i ♦ i � “Lights, Heats, Cooks, Cleans, Washes, Irons and Runs Machines The Ottumwa Railway and Light Co. A Second and Market Sts. A A A Now They Don’t Speak. Ruth: “If I were in your shoes—” Wilbur: “Don’t talk of impossibilities.’’ Pater McClellan: “Charles, were you out after ten last night?” Chuck: “No, father, only one.” A Pocket Dictionary for the Unlearned. 1. A case—Off again, on again, gone again. 2. A stroll—The longest distance between two points. 3. Cramming—An abomination unto the soul but a very pleasant help before examinations. 4. A flunk—An error on the part of the faculty. - - i i i Style in Spring Shoes! The remarkable beauty of “JOHN KELLY” foot- wear for Spring lends a completeness and charm to the attire that correctly gowned women appreciate so thoroughly. Add to the daintiness of “JOHN KELLY” shoes their comfort and splendid fitting qualities and you have the reason why so many women wear them and will take no other. Practical and £4 tf;io Beautiful Styles Bierce's Shoe Store, 228 East Main Street 190 i | Lagomarcino-Grupe Co. OF IOWA □ □ □ OUR RECORD □ □ □ ESTABLISHED Burlington . . 1875 Cedar Rapids . . 1894 Creston . . . . 1901 Davenport . . 1903 Muscatine . . 1905 Ottumwa . . . . 1906 Clinton . . Keokuk Centerville Estherville St. Louis 1907 1911 1914 1914 1915 WATCH :: US :: GROW 5 ♦ ft ; Sandwiches and Cake Your Crowd Will Like Any center you like with nice thin slices of 5ttar? 3ane 3$rea£ delicious make a sandwich! $ ■ Also Serve ALL FLAVORS “Oaste £oo ” Cake ANY STYLE LOWENBERG’S 118-120-122 E. Second St. BAKERY OTTUMWA, IOWA You can't jolly JOLLEY when it comes to— faultless 2)r? (Cleaning 191 , f Bear Creek Coal philups coal co. MORE HEAT-LESS DIRT-LITTLE ASH That's what Bear Creek means to the housewife. Insist that your dealer furnishes nothing but— Phillips coal co. BcQY C Y€€k Coal L. T. CRISMAN CO. ________________ Contractors § Manufacturers Mill Work i PHONE 2214 138-140 CHURCH STREET MANUAL TRAINING MATERIAL A SPECIALTY ---------Philosophy. Women is the fairest work of the great author—the edition is large and no man should be without a copy. Sport: “Have you any blue ties to match my eyes?” Clerk: “No, but we have some excellent soft hats to match your head.” The difference between the death of a barber and the death of a sculptor. “The barber curls up and dies, while the sculptor makes faces and busts.” I itoS£sr£ The Nelson Cloak Co. f I WOMENS’ WEAR I At 104 East Main Street L. D WAREHAM. Mgr. . , . } Always Showing the Very New Styles in Exclusive Apparel at { I Modest Prices. WE ARE PLEASED TO SERVE YOU. § 192 An Indescribable Air acting taste of critical girls and youthful women. r � « ------------------------------------------- it —of style-superiority stamps every Betty Wales Dress, for Betty Wales Dresses are designed especially to meet the ex- i i i Smart, charming styles—ready-to-wear, including even J Kleincrt Gem Dress Shields in place. Buying garments with the Betty Wales” label saves time, worry, money, as well as insuring satisfaction in every detail. s I «a S SGS Exclusive Betty Wales” Dealer «ft For Beginners —TRY I-H FLOUR— No experience necessary to wake Good Bread. Superior to All Flours. F. H. Hartman Co. Distributors : £ § JOHN PEARSON ADOLF PEARSON SUNRISE GROCERY .. _ Dealers ia— ■ ■ = Groceries, Meats and Produce Phone 472 Cor. Jefferson and Grant Sts. i 193 ■ •■ unnyslope - - i Our Sanatorium for Tuberculosis Should Be of Interest to Every Citizen in Wapello County......... ft t - - 5unnr5l°Pc t The Newspaper Guy. You never read his name in print. In great big, flaring caps, You never hear his praises sung— Most generally it’s a rap. You never hear the things he’s done; For people who are down; You never hear him mentioned, ’Mong the big ’uns in the town. He’s a quiet, unassuming chap But always on the run. He never tells the things he knows Or bores you with a pun. While you sleep his work he does, He grinds the copy out ; Of fire, murder, birth or death, Or of a boxing bout. He knows the rope, who pulls the strings, He knows the world, you and I; He knows how “deals” are sewed up tight, This old newspaper guy. _______________________________________________________ THE PUBLIC LIBRARY A‘ Your Service I I LEARN MORE-EARN MORE i Use your ‘Public Library— (Begin now! Do it often- Tell your friends. THE PUBLIC LIBRARY “At Your Service” 194 iHAGBERG PETERSON “Shoe Economists £ S “Bends with your foei Tndc Muk Agents for the J ed(Tx ssShoe Precaution vs. Small Pox. The spread of this disease should be promptly stopped, and this may be done if every member of the community will do his part. Do not eat with your knife until it has been thoroughly sterilized. Wash all dishes after each meal. Take no bad money. Do not swallow pins. Do not use hair pins picked up in the men’s gymnasium. Lock your door at night and take all precautions suggested. If this is done the High School need not be compelled to close, neither need anyone fear much further trouble if proper care is exercised. —Dr. Izzie lnbad. P. S. The man who licks a postage stamp is no coward. jpuritan .... 108 Market Street .... Give Us Your Next Order. for Candies, Fresh Fruits, Ices and Ice Cream. 195 � H i □□□NEWDDD MONOGRAM BEST OF THE BEST! MILD-AROMATIC-SWEET I w w RU5INESS IS GOOD AT 5 '17’I � 0 BUSINESS IS GOOD AT Yto----SWANSON GUSTAVESON i Model Grocery and Market Built on Quality, Service, Price, Satisfaction 823 North Court Street Phones: 420 and 421 f I J. G. PARKS, YOUR DRUGGIST Ansco Cameras, Base Ball Goods, Fishing Tackle, Etc. TRY OUR SODA SERVICE COR. MAIN COURT STS. 196 I Quality | % I Service '■ « « ($3H$i8iJ5 i9;«$ii0ii5u$s5!®S5i!$i$i!5 iG 9 PRICE I G Q 1 a � $ i 1 2 $ i ♦ _ J. F. DINGS Pure Food Grocer Phones 166-167, Market 168 THE NEW 1 === = === ===== == BILLIARD PARLORS % SMOKERS SUPPLIES Opposite New Hotel % $ j LIFE INSURANCE FOR PROTECTION THE KIND YOU CAN AFFORD TO BUY AND CARRY Age 25 $11.50—Age 30-S13.00 Age 40 $16.00-Age 45- $17.00 COMPARE WITH WHAT YOU ARE PAYING National TLifc Association T. H. CORRICK. General Agent 5. Office. Room 31-35. Hofmann Bloc. Fourth Floor Phone 443 PHONE. WRITE OR STOP ME ON THE STREET P. O. BOX 124. OTTUMWA. IOWA J X J 197 HIH � f i i HAMMERSMITH ENGRAVING GO. 116 MICHIGAN STREET MILWAUKEE | ENGRAVERS AND PRINTERS OF HIGH GRADE ANNUALS ♦ ♦ 4 £ _____________ —— ♦ 1 fr 198 CULLEN'S The “New Way” Store Showing the finest and largest lines of Silks, Dress Goods and Ladies Misses Suits, Coats, Waists, Dresses, £ c......... S. C. CULLEN CO. OTTUMWA, IOWA Things a Student Ought to Know. 1. That fussing is the lubricator of student life. 2. That you are only one of the eight hundred. 3. That sharks won’t graduate any quicker than you will. 4. That you shouldn’t take a school-day case too seriously. It is here today and gone tomorrow. 5. That the library is not a rest room, even though you might think so. 6. That if you are roasted in the Argus, you’d better forget it. Knocking won’t erase it. Little Harold having climbed to the pinnacle of the roof of a very steep shed, lost his footing and began to slide with terrifying swiftness to the joint where the roof swept gracefully off into space. “O Lord, save me,” he prayed, “O Lord save me!” “O Lord!.......never mind, Lord, I’m caught on a nail. Geo. F. Heindel ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR Phoenix trust building 199 ■ I I THERE IS STILL A PLACE IN THE ounos Mien’s Christian Asso- ciation Mlemberst)ip FOR YOU! WILL YOU FILL IT? No fellow can afford to be without a membership in a Well Organized Association. RELIGIOUS, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, MORAL IN FACT EVERYTHING THAT IS FOR THE VERY BEST INTEREST OF THE FELLOW—JOIN NOW! ' ! Putnam Bridgeman THE CASH STOKE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY Ottumwa’s Popular Price Dry Goods Store! There are many good reasons why you should make this store your store. Our connection with a large chain of retail stores with a res- ident buyer in New York and several buyers in the Western Markets, enables us to bring to our counters the latest” at all times. Buying in such large quantities for so many stores, means price concessions which you in turn get from us. We stand ready at all times to make good our word, whether it be on a five cent purchase or a five dollar purchase. You can always buy with the utmost confidence that- Your Money Will Be Cheerfully Refunded If Not Satisfied. Compare Our Prices on These Lines:— All Kinds of Wash Goods and White Goods. Laces and Embroideries, Linens, Curtain Graperies, Ladies' and Children’s Wash Dresses, Middies. Waists, Ladies' Wash Skirts and Petticoats, Corsets, Millinery, Underwear for Men, Women and Children, Ribbons, Notions, Suit Cases and Traveling Bags, Etc., Etc. i $ 1 WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR THE GENUINE ‘SALUCO ALUMINUM WARE 200 « MILTON A. ROBERTS JOHN F. WEBBER ROBERTS WEBBER LAWYERS $ PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS BOTH PHONES THREE NOTARIES IN OFFICE Office Rooms. 1. 2. 3. A. S and 6 Over Citizen s Savings Bank lM 4MH STECK STECK ATTORNEYS AT LAW A Remember— THOMPSON'S 5 COMPETENT BARBERS H - O- P no S. COURT ST. « « � CECIL R. CORRICK - ■ 1 HOFMANN BLOCK it General Agent for All Classes of INSURANCE 201 IF There is One Time in The Year-- —When the “Young Man” likes to look unusually neat and fresh and well dressed — it is in the Spring and the “Good Old Summer Time.” And if there’s One Year and One Store more than another to satisfy this “Natural Impulse— This Is The Yearf And This Is The Store! t J. B. SAX, Pres. J A. E. GUSTAVESON, V. P. P. MALONEY, Sec y. ft J. B. SAX CO. � $ i 2: f fCLAUDE MYKKS7! jpure Hce (Tream ★ —is really pure and made from material that are both healthful and nutritious.... 108-110-112 East Second St. OTTUMWA, IOWA 202 Should mild acquaintance be forgot.