Ottumwa High School - Argus Yearbook (Ottumwa, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1919 volume:

Preface IT is with a twofold ambition that we present this iqiq Victory Argus Annual, the twentieth volume pub- lished by the students of Ottumwa High School. First, we trust that this book may bring to memory in future years, the glorious victory of Democracy and Liberty over Autocracy. May this small representation sepve to impress the deep significance of Democracy which has made America the land of the free and the home of the brave. In the second place, we trust that in this book, may be found an accurate chronicle of the events and happenings of our high school life. We shall long cherish graduation from this institution as the achievement of a task which Democracy places before its youth. It is our desire that this book may serve as a memorial of this achieve- ment by the Class of Nineteen Hundred Nineteen. Ol)e Victor? 2 .rgus Annual Of NINETEEN HUNDRED NINETEEN C. B. Kreiner, - Editor-in-chief D. W. Killinger. Business Manager Published by the Students of the Ottumwa High School Under Supervision of the Senior Class IN FLANDERS FIELDS In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, 'That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly. Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow. Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe1. To you from falling hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders’ fields. —John McCrae T0 tl)c loyal sons of 0. H. S. and tbe U S. A., wbo bove given tbcir services and dedicated tbeir lives tl at Ibe world be mode safe for democracy, we reverently dedicate tb’is Victory Argus Annual of 1919. ielp 'hem YICTORV.' ■ ir V«« ( l l IS? s I nkM t.riMAWI PI HI K .THAT LIBERTY SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH BUY LIBERTY BONDS I summon jwu to the comradeship + menca the hope of all who suffer — he dread of all who wrong. VICTORY!! O. H. S. Honor Roll GOLD STARS 2nd. Lieut.—Walter Shafer Private—Cushman Haven Cadet—Lloyd Carter Private—Fred Trost S. A. T. C.—John Sheehan COMMISSIONED OFFICERS Major Harold Spilman “ Murdock Bannister Capt. Walter Anthony 44 Sparling Anderson 44 Dan Steck 44 Henry Merrick First Lieut. Ives Calhoun “ “ Clyde Erskine “ “ Paul Box “ “ Adolph Johnson “ “ Will Gallagher “ “ Wallace Graham “ “ Percival Glew “ “ Charles Wyman “ “ Charles Smith “ “ Eugene Van Gent “ “ Paul Van Gent 2nd. Lieut. Benjamin Ellsworth “ “ Joseph Fagan “ “ Tom Gardner “ Wimer Jordan “ “ Edwin Lester “ “ Robert Hughes “ “ Harold Chapman “ George Killinger 44 44 Harry McKown 44 44 Ralph Powers 44 44 Frank Racine 44 44 Victor Tharpe 4 4 44 James Slutz 44 44 LeRoy Hammer 4 4 4 4 Max Wilson 4 4 4 4 Henry Wormhoudt Ensign Warren Gardner 44 Millard Cremer 44 Claude Shafer 44 Max Von Shrader 44 Donald Key hoe 44 Timothy Sheehan 44 Ernest Black 44 Walter Watchlcr ENLISTED MEN Paul Angel, '19 Irl Baker William Baker Dwight Baker Kenneth Baker Lance Barden Herljcrt Ballard Phillip Blake Bernard Brady Ralph Burke Cleveland Carnahan Arthur Colt Robert Connell Vernon Capell Cecil Corrick Edward Cushing John Davis loseph Darner Philo Davis Leo Depot Roliert Doty Edwin Dollar James Dysart Felix Evans Leo Fagan Hugh Fagan Preston Farley Richard Fisher Mason Armstrong Walter Abernathy Thomas Bosworth Eugene Bailey Neil Baker Ronald Carnahan McCabe Day Vernon Downs Lawrence Elliott Horace Emerson Frank Fiedler Royal Friend Marshall Ford Raymond Gallagher Leo Garvin Homer Gardner Paul Gardner Clarence Glenn Sidney Gove Charles Glew Donald Giavcs Carl Hampton Clyde Harty Mervin Haven George Haller Clifford Hoagland Clarence Johnson Robert Kc-ifer Ralph Kilby Carl Kobel Edward Loomis, ’19 Benjamin Lindquist Idris Lodwiek Earl Shepherd Brown Thrall Vreeland Tharp Orville Upp McKinley Weeks S. A. Edwin Fern Morris Friedman Pearl Grindle Paul Groth Harold Groth Peter Haseltine Raymond Hadden Harold Hendrick Henry Howell Harold Johnson Carl Lundblad Enos Lauterback Harry Lynch John' McCarroll James McAloon Merrill McCarty George McDonald Frank McDonald Walter McLain Logan McKee Frank McKee Cloyd McClung Donald Madden Merle Martin Frank Manns Carl Mellberg Bruce Mellis Greenleaf Merrill Lawrence Miner Warren Miller Donald Neasham Fred Nevin James Nevin John Nevin Clarence Nelson Eugene Newby Will Osier Mark Parsons T. C. Mauritz Johnson George King Will Koontz Lloyd Lanning Dwight Lewis Harry McMullen Raymond McCrary John McCrary Leander McAloon Harold Murphy Eugene Parker Ray Pollock Lloyd Perkins Gordon Rowe Don Rutledge Cowell Scott Phillip Scott Will Scott Harry Scott Edward Schultz Wilber Snow Glenn Shoemaker Wilbur Stout Louis Spiwak Louis Spiwak John Smith Paul Stoltz George Stutsman John Stirncman, '19 Frank Strouhauer Russell Swartz Fred Swenson Eugene Swenson Erwin Walker Willis Walker Fred Wilson Mack Vaughn Hiram Peck Oscar Root Leo Rater Donald Rodgers Allen Sharp Ear! Scaburg Gordon Sumner Emmett Sweeney Marion Willard Vernon Whelan Life of M. B. Hutchison IN APPRECIATION OF THE SERVICES OF M. B. HUTCHISON. WHO SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE OTTUMWA BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR FOUR AND ONE-HALF YEARS. AND AT THE TIME OF HIS DEATH. LACKED ONLY ONE HALF YEAR OF COMPLETING HIS SECOND TERM. Martin B. Hutchison was born January 5, i860 at Altoona. Pennsylvania. He died at Ottumwa. Iowa. August 6. iqi8. Mr. Hutchison was a type and example of modern citizenship. He was not only public spirited but was conscientious. He believed that a liberal share of his time belonged to his community and was generous in the diver- sion of his hours between his private interests and public vork. He found himself impelled to champion every good work and right cause. He was an optimist who knew that hard work and good judgment are necessary to make op- timism give results. Hfe was always the first to lend his help when a new movement was on its way and also support- ed all civic improvements at the time when support was most needed. He was courteous and kind. He did not try to make his opinions prevail by force or bluster, but tried to bring others to jnis views by frank and friendly discussion. He could approach anyone and anyone could approach him. He could work for the other man's plans. It was not necessary that the idea be all his own before he could be counted on for his influence. More than that he could work in humble or secondary capacity. Never demanding leader- ship he had it frequently imposed upon him. Courteous recognition of the efforts of younger men endeared him to them and encouraged them to offer their help in community work. His sphere of activity was wide and included social, educational, religious, patriotic, charitable, commercial and community interests. By giving much to life he got much from life, and dying, left the influence of his citizenship as a memory and a monument. The late M. B. Hutchison W. B. Rice Principal High School O. H. S. Faculty ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mrs. Kathleen Phelps, A. B......................University of Michigan Miss Edna B. Huston, A. B........................... . Carthage College Mrs. Grayce Bastron, A. B........................... . Redfield College Miss Maude McKown, A. B., A. M. Grinnell College University of Colorado MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Miss Louisa A. Van Dyke, A. B Miss Martha Ogden, A. B. . Miss Mary Fetzer, B. Sc. Miss Pearl Anderson, A. B. University of Michigan Coe College Northwestern University . Grinnell College FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT Miss Ruth Harper, A. B.....................................Wellesley College Miss Frances Koop, B. Sc.........................................Coe College Miss Grace Woodyard, Ph. B................................Chicago University HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mr. E. R. Crisp, A. B..................................McKendree College Miss Glenn R. Ogden, A. B.............................University of Iowa SCIENCE DEPARTMENT . Penn College Illinois (x llege University of Iowa University of Missouri Mr. E. H. Flowers, B. Sc. Mr. C. A. Gustafson, B. Sc Miss Maude Merritt, A. B. Mr. Frank P. Sipe, B. Sc. Q'PAU H O. H. S. Faculty (continued) NORMAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Miss Henrietta Belden, A. B., A. M.....................University of Wisconsin University of Denver COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Miss Gertrude Lynch...................... Gregg Shorthand School Miss Bertha Tindall, B. Accts..................Bethany College HOME ECONOMICS DEPAR TMENT Miss Mary Jane Davis, A. B........... Peru State Normal MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Mr. E. J. Simon Crane Technical School SUPERVISORS OF DEPARTMENTS Miss Mary McKay, B. M.....................................Music Conservatory of Music, Simpson College Miss Celia Bell, B. D...................................Drawing Iowa State Teachers College Winnifred Dunning O. H S. Secretary EMERGENCY HIGH SCHOOL Prin. J. H. Brenneman, A. B, Mrs. Erie Allen, B. Sc. . Miss Clara Enoch, A. B. Miss Marie Shick, A. B. Union Christian College .................Ames University of Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College 97-FUN WA 20 Ottumwa High School O'PAU M YJA Senior Class Statistics President—Donald Killinger Vice-president—James Barton Secretary—Jeannette Calhoun Treasurer—Earl Butler Historian—Catherine Worrell EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carl Kreiner—Chairman Marjorie Kenney Mary Fiedler James Treneman Catherine Worrell Earl Butler Donald Killinger COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Carl Kreiner—Valedictorian Donald Killinger—Chosen by Class. Opal Stout—Salutatorian James Barton—Chosen by Faculty. Ella Ball—3rd in Scholarship Rank. Mary Fiedler—Chosen by Faculty. Flower—Violet. Colors—Royal Blue and Silver. Motto— Aim Fligh. YELL Urah! Urah! Urah! Ra! Zigma! Zigma! Zigma! Za! One-nine-one-nine zis, boom, bah! it) iQ Rah! Rah! Rah! HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. J. C. Calhoun Mr. C. G. Merrill Miss Martha Ogden Baccalaureate Sermon—June 1. Junior-Senior Reception—May 2Q. Commencement June 5. 24 Senior Class Donald Killinger Don President A man worth while is the man who can smile when everything goes dead wrong. Class President 4; Class Vice-president 3; Class Executive Committee 2, 4; Lincolns 1 and 2, President (both semesters) 2; Lincoln Debating Team 2; Champs 2; McKinley 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Stage Manager 3, 4; Chorale Club 4; Boys' Glee Club 2, 3, Sec. and Trcas, 3; Pep Chib 3; Pep Executive Committee 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; O. H. S. Debating Team 3, 4; Champs Big Nine 3, District Champs 4; O. H. S. Ora- tory 4, Big Nine Contest 4; O. H. S. Standing Committee 2, 3, 4, Chairman 2, 3, 4; Argus News Staff 2, 3, 4, Advertising Mgr. 3, Business Mgr. 4; Argus Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Advertising Mgr. 3, Business Mgr. 4; Track 4. James Barton Jim Vice President Full well we laughed with genuine good glee At all his stunts, and many a stunt had he. Class Vice-president 4; Class Secretary 3; Class Historian 2; Radio Club 2; Lincolns 1, 2, Sec- retary (both semesters) 2, Lincoln Team, Champs 2; Pep Club 3; O. H. S. Yell Leader 4; Argus News Staff, Reporter 2, 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; Argus Annual Staff, Reporter 2, 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; McKinley’s 3; O. H. S. Debating Team 3, 4, Champs of Big Nine 3; District Champs 4. Jeannette Calhoun Jean Secretary She sails airily through the halls, This red headed bit of a girl. Class Secretary 4; Class Secretary 1; Clio 1, 2; President 2; Dramatic Club 1,2; Fifty Club 2; Class Basketball 1; Red Cross Auxiliary 3, President 3. Earl Butler Earl Treasurer You know me, Al. Class Historian 3; Class Treasurer 4; Lincoln’s 1; Football 3, 4, Varsity 4; O. H. S. Basketball 4; Class Basketball 4; Class Executive Committee 4; Argus Annual Staff 4; Track 4. 25 Katharine Worrell Kate'' Historian When once the heart of a maiden is stolen. The maiden herself steals after it soon. Philo 3, 4, Ex. Committee 4; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4, Vice Presi- dent 4; Chorus 3; Chorale Club 4; Orchestra 3; Class Executive Committee 4. Grace Arnold Grade' I have engaged myself to a dear, dear friend. First Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Dramatic Club 4. Elizabeth Asplund Beth I tvould not, if I could, be gay. Basil Bahme Bahmie My hair is like a red, red rose. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 2; Glee Club 3, 4, President 4; Chorale Club 4. rJJCd Ella Ball Ella She has brains for herself and enough to spare. Medford, Oklahoma 1; O. H. S. 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2; Pep Club 3; Pres, of 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 4; Chief Librarian 4; First Girls’ Glee Club 4. Hazel Bell Babe A pepper fiend was she. Art Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 2, 3; Philos 3; Argus An- nual Staff 4. Edith Broadfield Edith Still ivaters run deep. Clios 1, 2; Philos 3, 4; Red Cross Auxiliary 3. Juanita Burnaugh Nita And gladly would she lerne, and gladly teche. Clios 1; Philos 3. O’pjujmM Vera Caldwell Curly A little learning is a dangerous thing, but its not half so risky as none at all. Clios 1; Philos 3, 4; Domestic Science Club 2; 3rd Girls’ Glee Club 2. Ivar Carlson Swede Keep busy—it is better than standing still. Lincolns 1,2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. I sal Carruthers I sal And her dark, dreamy eyes doth charm one's soul to the deep. Francis Hall Fran And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head should carry all he knew. Blakesburg High 1, 2; O. II. S. 3, 4. 28 Mabel Chidester Chidey She always wears a smile that wont come off. Donovan Coate Coatie There is nothing that becomes a man as modest stillness. Lincolns 2. Olive Crabb “Crabb A still tongue signifies a wise head. Philo 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Red Cross Auxiliary 3. Marjorie Creatu Creath'' By jove—1 wonder who is king of my thoughts. Clio 1,2; Philo 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Art Club 2, 3, 4. C£ O'PAUMV'M 29 Frank Darner Frankie 0 Katinka! Sweet Katinka! Lincolns 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; McKinleys 3; Argus News 2, 4; Argus Annual 2, 4; Dram- atic Club 4; Sketch Club 4; Pep Club 3; Chorale Club 4. Louise Dimmitt ‘Louise A fair little girl was she. Clios 1, 2, Executive Committee 2; Philos 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Fifty Club 1; Red Cross Auxili- ary 3. Ray Cunningham Ray Actions speak louder than words. Blakesburg High 1 and 2; Ottumwa High 3; Cedar Rapids High 4 (1 semester); Ottumwa High 4; Argus Staff 3, 4. Gussie Eager Gus My head toners in the clouds. Philos 3, 4. Leslie Dunning Les And when he talks, ye gods! how he does talk. Finished course in 3 Yi years. Lincolns 2 Librarian 2; Orchestra 2; Argus News Staff 4 Argus Annual Staff 4; Assistant Stage Mgr. 4 C). H. S. Debating Team 4. Alice Eckers Alice' This illustrates the long and the short of it. Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4. Ellen Egan Elian I know a maiden fair With two red cheeks and raven hair. Philo 3, 4; Librarian 4. Ruth Emery Pink She looked up to blush and down to sigh. Clio 1, 2: Orchestra 1, 2; Olcc Club 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Ukclcle Club 4; Pep Club 3. or Q7-AUNWA 31 Mary Erland Mary Why gaddest thou about so much? Clio 1, 2; Class Basketball 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1,2. Mary Fiedler Fied Who will hear me? To whom shall I lament? Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 2; Class Pres- ident 3; Class Executive Committee 4; Class Basketball 1; Clio 1, 2, Vice-President 1, Pres ident 2; Fifty Club 1; Pep Club 2, 3, Pep Ex- ecutive Committee 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, President 4; Ukclcle Club 4, Librarian 4; Argus Staff 3, 4; Argus News Staff 4; Red Cross Auxiliary 3. Albert Freed 'Ab'' I've slept my years away so far, but you'll hear from me yet. Class Basketball 3 and 4. Herbert Green Doc I dare do all that may become a man. Boys’ Glee Club 2; Orchestra 3; Argus News Staff 4; Argus Annual Staff 4. CTPAU N VIA • 32 Anna Hess “Ann Great wisdom seems more favorable than a good time. Philo 3, 4, Marshall 3; Pop Club 3; Chorus 4. Reuel Hewitt Hewey Through all his actions, counsel and dis- course, mildness and decision guide him. Kathryn Hiller “Kate I prattle out of fashion and I dole on mine own comforts. Clios 1; Philos 3, 4; Art Club 2. Lois Hilliard “Lois Once a friend—always a friend. Art Club 1, 2; Clios 1, 2; Philos 3, 4; Class Basketball Captain 3; Ukclele Club 4; 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; C£ O'PAU M VJA Paul Fisher Fish'' What think you sirs, of killing time? Lincolns 1, 2: Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Basketball 1, 2. 3. Myldred Hall Mil Her good humor is a fountain never dry. Philo 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Ukelelc Club 4. Lucile Hatch, Lucy She's a jolly good girl—we like her. Clios 1, 2; Vice-president 2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. Harold Henson Hank You cant know all his worth for he's too shy to show it. Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Booster Club 2. CTPAU M VIA 34 Marjorie Jay Mar ' Frank, now and forever. Blakesburg High School 1, 2; Ottumwa High School 3, 4; Philos 3, 4; Second Girls’ Glee Club 3; Red Cross Auxiliary 3. Hyman Jeruchemsohn ‘7iymie What gay, young gallant comes prancing forth ? Lincolns 2; McKinleys 3; Debating Team 3, 4, Champs Big Nine 3;. Lester Johnson Suede' A conscientious worker. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 2, 3. Marjorie Kenney Marjy Doing right never hurt anybody; doing wrong always does. Class Basketball 1: First Girls’ Glee Club, Pianist 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus, Pianist 3; Chorale Club, Pianist 4; 2nd Girls' Glee Club 3, 4, Vice-president 4; (). H. S. Orchestra 3, 4, Ass’t Pianist 3, Pianist 4; Philo 3, 4; Class Executive Committee 4. CTAT'U M VIA Harvey Kincaid Doc'' And tell me truly. what do you think of him? Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3; Orchestra 3, 4; Radio Club 3, Sec.-Treas. 3; Argus News Staff 2. Stella Kratzer Stell And her dark, dreamy eyes doth charm one s soul to the deep. Carl Kreiner Rip His words, like so many airy servitors, trip about him at command. Lincolns 1, 2, Vice-president 2 (first semester); McKinleys 3; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Orchestra 3; Band 3; Pep Club 3; Librarian 3; Argus News Staff 2, 4, Adv. Mgr. 2, Editor-in-chief 4; Argus Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Adv. Mgr. 2, Circulation Mgr. 3, Editor-in-chief 4; O. H. S. Debating team 2, 3, 4. Champions of S. E. Iowa 2, 3, 4. Champions of Big 9 League 3. Champions of Iowa 3. Extempo Contest 3, 4, (third place 3, first place 4.);Chairman Senior Executive Committee 4; Valedictorian of Class. Maud McMaster Mac 7 he worth of a woman cannot be denied. Clio 1, 2: Philo 3, 4. 0‘PAUNV'M 36 Mildred McMickle Micky'' Never despair, but if you do. work on in despair. Zeta McReynolds Ray Of a retiring manner, but a staunch friend in any circumstance. Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 3,4. Naoma Meagher Nemo Of all my father's family, I love myself the best. Dramatic Club 1. Fred Millett Windy Never has time to waste, but he wastes it just the same. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4, (Capt.) 4; Lincolns 1, 2; Argus News 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3. 07-T UNW Elizabeth Millisack Betty'' You are as good as a chorus, my lady. Clios 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3; 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 3, President 3; First Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4, P esi- dent 4; Chorale Club 4; Philos 3, 4. Jeannette Mitchell M itchy I wonder if one so glad and young will ever be prim and old. Clio 1, 2, Executive Committee 1, 2; Girls’ Booster Club 2; Philo 3, 4; Red Cross Auxili- ary 3, Vice-President 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4, Librarian 3; Class Treasurer 3; Ukclelc Club 4. Marywill Parker Billy Nothing ever vexes me. Act like a fool and wise you'll be. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1. Jeanette Perdew Perdie She acts, speaks, and looks just as she should. Oskaloosa High School 1; Ottumwa High School 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Philo 3, 4. OWUN rJIGrJ StrIO01 33 38 Gladys Pumroy Pinkie Look! Look! That vivid flash! Clio 1,2; Philo 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Chorale Club 4. Frederick Rime Pete Little boys should be seen and not heard. Baseball 1, 2, 3. Eugene Ruckman Gene Low marks are strangers to him. Boys’ Glee Club 4; Librarian 4; Chorale Club 4; Argus News Staff 4; Argus Annual Staff 4; Radio Club 2, Vice-President 2. Helen Sayler Helen When lessons and tasks are all done— She's always ready for a bit of fun. 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 2; First Girls’ Glee Club 3. Margaret Sisson Sis' I am positive I will be satisfied with a Major. Clio I, 2, Secretary 2; Philo 3, 4; Girls’ Pep Club 3; 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 3.; Fifty Club 2: Ukelcle Club 4. Therese Sprague Sprague Some people think the world is made for fun or frolic, and so do I. Muscatine High 2; Ottumwa High 3, 4; Clio 1, Executive Committee 1; Philo 4. Harley Stevenson Steve You may give him anything to do and depend on him to do it well. Blakesburg High 1, 2; Ottumwa High 3, 4; McKinleys 3; Glee Club 4; Chorale Club 4; Argus Annual 3, 4; Argus News 3, 4. Opal Stout Stoutie I just can t make my eyes behave. Hannibal High 1, 2; Ottumwa High 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4: Philos 3, 4; Art ( lub 3; Ukclele Club 4; Salutatorian of Class. O'A'AU VJA 40 Lillian Strand Lily In fellowship. well could she laugh and chatter. Philo 3, 4. Marie Swartz Micky The suffrage cause I do uphold. Though to be sure I am not bold. Clio 1, 2; Philo 3, 4; Librarian 4. Russell Swenson Swede There's a good time coming, boys. O. H. S. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; O. H. S. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3. James Treneman Jimmy I do think him to be a pretty wise fellow. Lincolns 1, 2; McKinleys 3; 2nd Boys’ Glee Club 2; First Boys’ Glee Club 3; Football 4; Basketball 4; Chorale Club 4; Class Executive Committee 4. Edward Rutledge 'Skeel A young Lochinvar is come out of the west. Lincolns 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra and Band Leader 1918-1919. Hazelle Schworm Hazel'' Quiet, earnest, but appreciative too. Violet Seaburg Billy But womankind, so all the sages say. Doth love a little foolishness by the way. 2nd Girls’ Glee Club 1; 1st Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Clio 1, 2, Treasurer 2; Philo 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3. Helen Sinnaman Helen Spice is the variety of life. Completed coutse in 3 years. Art Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3; Clio 2; Philo 3, 4. 42 Mary Trowbridge DeShrimp Why that industrious look? Clio 1, 2, Secretary 2; Fifty Club 2; Red Cross Auxiliary 3; Philo 3, 4, Vice-president 4. Harold Tyler 'Midget' Seldom seen with books, but often seen with girls. Class Basketball 3, 4; O. II. S. Basketball 4; O. H. S. Football 4. Frieda Wagner Frieda Speaking is silver, silence is gold. Clio 1,2; Philo 3. 4. Ralph Watson Watson Though vanquished, he could argue still. rJICrl SCHOOL Elizabeth Wilkinson Lizzie She loves dancing, pretty clothes, and (courtes)y Clio 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1; Pep Club 3; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Red Cross Auxiliary 3. Clinton Ticknor Tickie A very lion amongst the ladies. O. H. S. Orchestra 3. Louise Young Boo Better late than never. Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 1; Clio 1, 2; Do- mestic Science Club 2; Ukelcle Club 4; Philo 3, 4. Frank Kemp Tom He bows to her very dictates. Lincolns 1,2; McKinleys 3; Glee Club 4; O. H. S. Basketball 4; Argus News 4; Argus Annual 4. Kenneth Murphy Mur}'' There surely must be some hard work in him for none of it ever comes out. Lincolns 1. 2; Treasurer 2; McKinleys 3; Dra- atic 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Chorale Club 4: Or- chestra 1. 2, 3; Class Basketball 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Marie Murphy Marie I pin my faith to no man's sleeve. Have I not two eyes of my own? Clio 1, 2. Marguerite Wood Woody'' A thing of moods and changes is women ever. Art Club 2, 3; Clio 1 2;Philo 3, 4. 45 MISS MARTHA OGDEN FACULTY ADVISOR THE cheerful manner and loyal sup- port of our esteemed faculty member, Miss Martha Ogden, has aided largely in the success and achievements of the Sen- ior Class of Nineteen Nineteen. Her lofty aims and valuable suggestions have served as an inspiration to the members of the class throughout our career. We sincerely appreciate the earnest devotion of our honored critic, whose influence shall always live in the hearts of the members of the nineteen nineteen class. 46 Class Song i. Oh dear old class of nineteen Our royal blue and silver Will ever be held high With only four short happy years We such a name have made It matters not who follows us. Our glory ne'er will fade. II. Oh dear old Alma Mater, We bid you sad farewell; Of our success and vict'ries You'll ever love to tell. The joys we've shared together here We ll keep in mind and heart, And now how sad it makes us feel That we from all must part. Ci IORUS. Farewell dear friends, farewell. And teachers kind and true. It is with sad regrets That we must part from you. We ll ne'er forget the happy times We've spent in former years, And now the parting time has come; Farewell, oh! classmates dear. Words and music by Katherine Worrell and Marjorie Kenney. 47 Fhe Wanderings of the Children of iqiq Chapter I. 1. And it came to pass in the days of iQi 5 ; that the children of iqiq were freed from the bondage of the grades, and they wandered into the Desert of Learning toward the Caanan of their Desires. 2. And they came to a lofty temple which sat high upon Fourth Hill which is in Ottumwa which lieth in the land of the Iowans. 3- And the Children of iqiq en- tered the temple, and cried out. Where is he that is high priest of this synagog, for we would worship him, and request the way thru the Desert of Learning to the Caanan of our Desire. 4 1 hen the High Priest whose sur- name w as Rice, came forth and gather- ed the Children of iqiq into the As- sembly Room of the Temple, and the Priest saith these words of wisdom: 5. One thousand four hundred and sixty days shalt thou dwell in this I emple. 1 hen shalt ye receive a diploma which is the Caanan of your Desire. 6. And while ye bide within the I emple. vc shall comply with certain laws, and stern will be the penalty to the breaker thereof. 7. 1 hou shalt not walk across the Assembly on thy heels. 8. Thou shalt not loiter about the halls. Q. Thou shalt not flunk, neither shalt thou play hooky. 10. 1 hou shalt obey no other priest before me. 11. Twenty-three hours shalt thou labor and do all thy work, by the twenty-fourth shalt thou recite. 12. And when the High Priest had uttered these words of wisdom, the Children of iqiq nodded among them- selves and said: 13- He leadeth us thru' the Desert of Learning for our diplomas sake. Blessed be the name of Rice. Chapter II. 1. Now in those days, there were many obstacles to overcome which went by the name of '18's, 17's, and 16 s. but especially were the 'i8’s sinful. 2. And it chanced that one of the 18’s wrote upon the wall of the As- sembly. I here shall be a meeting of the iq’s in the Furnace Room, and those of the iq’s who were foolish went to the F. R.. but those who were wise, staid away. 3. I hen did Rice, who was called by the worshippers. Father, called a meeting of the Children of iqiq, and he saith unto them. 4- Thou shalt choose unto thy- selves leaders who shall guide thee three hundred and sixty-five days thru’ the Desert of Learning. 5. Then came forth one Loomis, w ho was called by his kinsmen Deacon, a youth of noble bearing and serious demeanor. 6. And for him were there helpers four: Morrell w hose name was George Alfred. Jean who was of the Tribe of Calhoun, Mary the daughter of Fiedler, and Genevieve who was of Mi neks. 48 7. And right nobly did these guide the Children of iqiq. 8. Then saith Loomis, who was called Deacon, we must select unto ourselves colors, and they chose blue which was for royalty, and silver which was for purity. Chapter III. 1. And under the guidance of their Leaders, the Children of iqiq progress- ed far into the Desert of Learning toward the Caanan of their Desire. 2. And at the end of three hundred and sixty-five days, Rice who was called by the worshippers, Father, saith unto the children of iqiq: 3. Well have ye obeyed my com- mands and for this, shall ye receive high reward. Ye shall meet together and have a feast. 4. And it was so. And the Child- ren of iqiq met at the house of Jean who was a Calhoun, and right royally were they entertained. 5. And when they said. We would eat for we do hunger, manna was rained upon them. 6. And they ate cakes of blue and white, which were their colors, and cream which had been iced. 7. And they received caps which were of parchment and many colored. 8. Long they beguiled the hours with Winkem. Then saith Loomis, who was called Deacon, Now shall ye depart for your homes and Peace go with thee. Chapter IV. 1. Then Loomis, called by his kinsmen Deacon, called the Children of ipiq into room twenty-two, and saith unto them: 2. Three hundred and sixty-five days have I led thee. Now thou shalt take unto thyselves new leaders. 3. Then said the Children of iqiq. Well hast thou led us. Therefore we would have thee lead yet another year. 4. And it was so. And for helpers had he Dyer, who was called Tubby,’' Mary who was a Fiedler, Elizabeth of the Wilkinsons, and James of the Tribe of Barton. 5. Then saith Loomis, Thou shalt take unto thyselves a war cry, and honorary members who shall protect and advise thee. 6. And they chose Natalia of the Hemingways, the High Scribe of Eng- lish, Greenlcaf who was a Merrill, and John of the Tribe of Calhouns. 7. And it caYne to pass that as Hallowe’en drew nigh, there were some among the Children of iqiq that muttered among themselves and said: 8. Hard have we worked this fall and we would fain meet at the home of Mary, the daughter of Fiedler, and have a Hallowe’en party. q. And lo! on the seventh and twen- tieth day of the tenth month, the Children of iqiq met at the House of Fiedler, and were entertained right royally. And the mysteries of the future were revealed, so that many of the maids cast about their eyes for youths of dark and foreign appearance. 10. And the men servants and the maid servants brought forth the fruit of the land, and they ate pumpkin pie, doughnuts, and cider. 11. And as the days progressed, many of the youths said. Lo we have dwelt in the Temple over three hun- dred and sixty-five days, yet we have not partaken of school activities. 12. So they joined the scrub teams and entered the Clios and Lincolns. 13. So. did the Children of iqiq become famous thru'out the Temple. 14- Then did a rumor run thru' the class. Meet at the home of Loomis, who is called Deacon, and there shalt thou have a Hard l imes Party. 15. And it was so. And they ar- rayed themselves in sackcloth and ashes, so that I say unto you, “even Soloman in all his glory was not ar- rayed like one of these. Chapter V. 1. Now when Loomis knew that yet another year had passed, he again called a meeting of the Children of iqiq and saith unto them: 2. For two years have I led thee thru the Desert of Learning. Now shalt thou take new leaders. 3. And for chief chose they Mary, the Daughter of Fiedler, and helpers had she four. Donald who was a Kil- linger, Jeanette of the Tribe of Mitch- ell. Earl w ho was a Butler, and Barton who was called James, all renowned for their wisdom. And lo! Martha of the Ogdens came forth, and well did she advise the Children of iqiq through the remainder of the Desert of Learn- ing. 4- And lo! Mary, of the tribe of Fiedler saith: 5. Now shalt thou take untu thy- selves a symbol to wear upon thy finger or thy waist coats. b. And so. it came to pass. And they chose a symbol of exceeding beauty, and by it were they recognized throughout the Temple. 7- And it came to pass that when Thanksgiving came, lo, Mr. Swartz. the royal manager of the funds, spake to all the classes, and saith: 8. On Thanksgiving shall there be a football game between the sojourners from Ottumwa and those from Oska- loosa. 9 And there shall be a contest between the Children of iq, 18, ‘20, and ’21 in the selling of tickets. 10. And to the class that selleth the most tickets, shall a noble pennant of the class colors be given. 11. And so, it came to pass. And the Children of iqiq gained the pen- nant w hich was of exceeding beauty. Chapter VI. 1. And as the days passed, lo! the Children of iqiq won for themselves the championship in boys’ basketball. 2. And so it came to pass that many partook of football and debating, and the maids joined the Philos, and the youths, the McKinleys, which were high orders in the Temple. 3. And the Children of iqiq waxed exceedingly famous. 4. Now’ when another three hun- dred and sixty-five days drew near a close, behold Mary of the Tribe of Fiedler spake and saith: 5. Our noble kinsmen, the 18’s. have almost reached the Caanan of their Desire. Fain would we enter- tain them before they depart. 6. And it was so. And on May 31. they met at the Armory and were entertained right royally by plays and dancing. 7. And lo! another year was at an end and they were Seniors. Chapter VII. 1 And Mary of the Fiedlers called a gathering of the Children of iqiq and spake unto them: 2. Now shalt thy take unto thy- selves new leaders which shall guide you thru’ the rest of the Desert of Learning until thou shalt arrive at the Caanan of the Desires. 3. And they chose Killinger who was called Donald and helpers had he four. James w ho was a Barton. Jean of the Calhouns. Earl of the Tribe of Butler and Catherine who was of the Worrells. 4. And lo! under the guidance of their noble leaders did each sojourner of the Children of iqiq strive to fill the place of their kinsmen, the iqi8’s, so behold the Children of iqiq did become a living example to their kins- men the ’20's, ’2 i s, ’22’s. 5. And their marvelous enthusiasm and pep did run riot throughout all the synagog, so that lo! the scribes spake one to another and said: 6. It is an honor to instruct the Children of iqiq. 7. And so it came to pass that each of the Children of iqiq pledged him- self to sell three Victory Annuals. And lo! it surpassed the expectations of all. Chapter VIII. 1. Now it came to pass that Killin- ger who was called Donald, called a gathering of the class, and saith unto them: 2. Ye shall meet at the home of Ruth, who is of the tribe of Emery, and have a feast. 3. And so it came to pass that while the snow fell, they met on the heights of Emery where they partook of the fruits of the land, and drank refreshing beverage which was made from the bark of the trees. 4. And behold, as they ate, mys- terious w'riting appeared on each hat, and lo! they were the truth. 5. Long they beguiled the hours w ith stunts and right nobly were they entertained by a Ukulele solo by Rice, the chief of them all. Chapter IX. 1. Now' when the year drew near the close, Killinger spake to the mul- titude and saith: 2. Lo! ye shall have a Senior chapel, and entertain the school. 3. And it was so, and great was the enjoyment thereof. 4. Now it came to pass that as Migh School Night drew nigh, that some youths of the Children of iqiq desired to enter the Dramatic pro- fession, and behold, they staged a play which w'as greatly enjoyed. 5. And lo! as the year drew near a close, the Children of 1Q20, kinsmen of the iq’s entertained them right royally at a noble feast. b. Now' it came to pass that on the first Sabbath in June, the Children of iqiq gathered at the synagog of the Congregationalists, which lies on 4th Street, and listened to words of wis- dom. 7. And behold! on June 5th. the Children of iqiq emerged from the w ilderness of the Desert of Learning. 8. And they beheld before them a beautious land which w as called ‘ The World. q. And it came to pass that Rice, the chief scribe, called them together and saith unto them: 10. Well done, thou good and faith- ful servants. Ye have truly won your diplomas. —Mary Fiedler. P O'PAU M VJA VJC70rtY Last Will of the Class of iqiq We, the class of 1919, being near the close of our career and ready to go out into the world, do hereby bequeath our many virtues and possessions as well as a few faults which we do not need, in such manner as is stated below. 1 o the lower classes we bestow our leadership in school activities and studies, and our unlimited school spirit in order that the school may continue to exist. I o Clarence Shadley we leave Grace Arnold’s cheery manner and pleasant smile. (Here’s hoping he accepts it with pleasure.) Elizabeth Asplund's curly (?) hair we bestow upon Helen Weidel. Basil Bahme s speed and accuracy in typewriting we respectfully bequeath to one in need, Daniel Hazeltine. To whomsoever may be the goat, we leave Ella Ball’s ability to police the library. May he use this effectively. So that the preps may live and learn, we generously bestow upon them, James Barton's extensive vocabulary. We must take Hazel Bell along as head chauffeur. Too bad, Pep! We bequeath Earl Butler's ability in Athletics to Claude Thompson pro- viding Claude earnestly makes use of same and trains 365 days out of the year. Since Lucille Wormhoudt did not receive Horace Emerson's curls left her by the class of 191 7, we hereby bestow Vera Caldwell’s curls upon her and guarantee delivery. We can’t take Jean Calhoun’s giggle, so we’ll give it to Lucille Duree. Ivar Carlson's artistic violin playing, we bequeath to Elizabeth Blythestone. We find that Mabel Chidcster’s smile won’t come off, so we’ll have to keep it. A few feet of Donovan Coate s height we leave to Leo Love in the hope that he may soon attain his full stature. To Lelia Holloway, we kindly leave Marjorie Creath’s Latin pony. (Unless Marjorie wants it in college.) Frank Darner's skill in drawing cartoons we leave to next year’s cartoonist. May he use it as well as Frank does. Gussie Eager and Alice Eckers refuse to be separated, so we ll take them w ith us and leave their friendship to Carl Gorin and Mr. Simon. Ruth Emery’s blush has been kept in the family so long that we feel it our duty to make a change. We leave it to Celestine Masheck. providing she uses it as effectively as Ruth. We hate to separate Wanda Coyne and Mary Erland, but we must take Mary with us. To Charles McClelland, we bequeath Mary Fiedler’s high grades in Latin. Paul Fisher’s bluff is of no use to him anymore, so we ll leave it to Hubby Graves. As Mottie Friedman never gets enough sleep, we leave him Ab Freed’s ability to sleep in class. 52 Herbert Green's go-cart is left to the Emergency High to transport next year's preps up Fourth Street hill. Francis Hall's knickerbockers, we bestow upon Lawrence Hults. We bequeath Myldred Hall's black hair band to Mildred Hampton, so that it might stay in school. For the benefit of Peg Cremer’s many friends, we leave her Reuel Hewitt's punctuality. I ois Hilliard's fiery locks we bestow upon Virginia Hatch. With lots of sympathy to the faculty we reverently bequeath Hyman Jc- ruchemsohn’s name to be added to that of Fiory Della Vedova. Marjorie Kenney's ability as pianist we leave to next year's orchestra and glee club pianists. Two-thirds of Donald Killinger's managing ability is left to the business manager of next year’s annual and the other one-third to next year's stage manager. To the members of next year's debating teams, we bequeath the extensive experience and ability of Carl Kreiner. May they profit greatly by this gift. Naoma Meagher’s and Marywill Parker's unbroken friendship, we leave to Helen Jones and (?) (We don't know which'one she prefers.) To Arthur Swanson, we bequeath Fred Millett's desire to play athletics, with the understanding that Art shall graduate within six years. We leave Elizabeth Millisack's ability to reach the high notes to Gertrude Caswell. (All neighbors are hereby warned.) To Lillian Denny we bequeath Jeanette Mitchell’s flirtatious manner. Ed Rutledge’s, Kenneth Murphy's and Russell Swenson’s ability to give brass quartette programs is bestowed upon George Keefe and Gilbert Freeman. Gladys Pumroy's never failing nature is left to next year's faculty. To the 12-A English classes we leave Violet Seaburg’s heart for experiment when studying The Dissection of a Couqucttc's Heart. Web says we have no right to Margaret Sisson so we ll leave them in peace and solitude. To Carl Mellberg, we leave Harley Stephenson's serious demeanor. (Please accept with our best wishes, Carl.) Opal Stout's popularity and high grades arc bequeathed to Doris Campbell. We positively cannot get along without James Treneman and Harold Tyler. For the sake of humanity, we leave Elizabeth Wilkinson's hospitality to the Open Door Mission. Before we got to the W’s, Catherine Worrell and Darner beat it. Louise Young is chosen to go with us for the rest of her life as chief entertainer. The girls object so strenuously to leaving Clinton Ticknor that we must take him with us. However we leave his best wishes to his feminine friends in the under classes. The above has been duly witnessed and signed as the official and last Will of the class of iqiq. —Executive Committee. 53 VICTORY AFl GUS Senior Prophecy It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the air was sweet with the breath of myri- ads of blossoms. In fact, it was just such a J une day as you would expect in France. Ruth, leaning comfortably against a pillar, was idly glancing over the last paper from home, when suddenly she sat up with a jerk and called excitedly. “Ed, come here! Look at this paper! It says that that big graft you were telling me of, was plotted and carried out by one of the smoothest tongued crooks in the country. You couldn't guess in a year who it was. It was Carl Kreiner who was aided by the insurance agent Donald Killinger. and James Barton, who has been preaching in the Little Church Around the Corner.'' Just think; ten years ago today we graduated. I wonder what has happened to the rest of the class. Oh bother! here comes some one just when I want to talk about the class.'' Ed Loomis and Ruth Emery! By all the saints, ejaculated a well known voice, and Mr. Rice came rushing up to the porch to greet them. A torrent of greetings and questions ensued and in reply to one of the latter Mr. Rice remarked: Yes, I gave up teaching school long ago, for I discovered that I had his- trionic ability, so I went on the stage. I am here to make my debut on the Euro- pean stage in the latest drama Romeo and Juliet, but I had heard of this won- derful institution for disabled war victims and came out to see it. I had no idea that you two were running it. Well, it certainly seems like old times to see you again. remarked Ed. By the way. Ruth was just wondering what had happened to the rest of our class. Can you tell us about any of them? “Indeed yes, was the reply. I always kept track of the iqiq's because they were such a superior class. Let me see. 1 hardly know where to begin. Francis Hall (of course you remember him) is the president of Yale College now. Elizabeth Millisack is singing at the popular music counter at Wilner's with Marjorie Kenney to accompany her. Edward Rutledge. Kenneth Murphy, and Russell Swenson are making brass quartet' records for the ‘Little Wonder’ talking machine. Oh! by the way, broke in Mrs. Loomis, we went to a picture show the other night and saw Jean Calhoun and Marjorie Creath acting together. Mar- jorie was the vamp and Jean, the innocent young heroine. Yes, they formed a company of their own shortly after they left school. I hear that Mary Fiedler is writing their scenarios. Earl Butler. Harold Tyler and James I reneman are playing on the National Basket-ball Team, and are going to appear in the Olympian Games next year. Oh yes; Fred Millett is coaching the basket-ball team at Iremont, and Paul Fisher is playing baseball with the White Sox. What has become of Frederick Rime Vho used to make such good ice-cream sodas at Herrick Downs? inquired Ruth. 54 VJc-rofiY Arl GUS Why he is vice-president with Clinton Ticknor (of course you know Clinton is president of the United States.) When Clinton picked out his cabinet, he declared that he was going to give the ladies a chance and picked out Juanita Bumaugh, Gussie Eager. Lucile Hatch. Isal Carruthers, Mary Erland, Anna Hess, and Alice Eckers. Clinton says that he is for the women, one and all. Frank Darner is pining away with love for the militant suffrage leader. Catherine Worrell, who declares that men are a snare and a delusion since they won t gjve women the vote. Therese Sprague is at a sanitarium where she has been recuperating ever since graduation, from a nervous break-down caused by over-study. “What happened to Naoma Meagher and Mary will Parker? asked Ed. Oh. they and Stella Kratzer are starring in the Merry Girls' Burlesque Troupe' under the leadership of Donovan Coate. You remember Ella Ball who sold so many Victory annuals, she is now selling gum drops to the cannibals of Central Africa. Hazel Bell and Grace Arnold are both happily married, and I hear that they like housekeeping very well. Vera Caldwell is running a beauty parlor in Chicago, in partnership with Kathryn Hiller. I understand that Vera marcel-waves hair, while Kathryn re- moves freckles under the able assistance of I-ois Hilliard and Gladys Pumroy. What has Louise Young been doing since she left school? asked Ruth. Well. I understand that her hair is still short, and that she is up in Greenland, doing skirt dances for the Esquimos. Marjorie Jay is the tight rope walker in Ringling Brothers Circus and is really a wonder. Olive Crabb who was the prize wireless pupil when in school, is now operator of the outfit on the Ennis Building. What became of Opal Stout and Violet Seaburg who used to go together all the time? inquired Ed. Well. Opal is inventing a new' talking machine which she plans will out-do the Victrola. and Violet is manicuring nails down in Cliffland and 1 understand that she is quite successful at the business. Myldred Hall has been awarded the poet laureateship and is turning out poetry at the rate of two poems every five minutes. Two for five, as it were. Albert Freed is running a sanitarium for the sleeping sickness which is now scouring the country. He is efficiently helped by his porters Leslie Dunning, Hymen Jeruchemsohn. Ivar Carlson, and Lester Johnson. By the way. who is that nurse that I saw as I came up the path1 She looks familiar. Why that's Zeta McReynolds. replied Mrs. Loomis. She has been a great help in the institution here.” Just then the clock struck two. Great guns! shouted Mr. Rice. I'm supposed to go on the stage in an hour. I'm certainly glad to have seen you two. I m sorry I have to leave so abruptly but it is necessary. Good-bye. —Senior Executive Committee. 55 O. H. S. Assembly Room A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: I here shallow draughts intoxicates the brain And drinking largely sobers us again. —POPE. 56 57 vj onY Junior Class Officers Mabel Harsch—President. Cmari.es McClelland— Vice President. Jeannette Grier—Secretary. Rowe Hinsey—Treasurer. ClaUDINE Cri SMAN—Historian. QWUJHW 58 Juniors Declare War At the beginning of our junior year, September 3. 1918. we. the members of the J unior class, declared war upon all opposing forces in the city of Ottumwa. Our forces were mobolized under Commander-in-chief, Mabel Harsh. General Charles McClelland was placed at the head of the aviation field in the Myrtle Street Ball Park. A naval base was also established at the Bathing Beach under the com- mand of Admiral Rowe Hinscy. assisted by Vice-Admiral. Eloise Loomis. The Marines were commanded by Colonel Jeanette Grier and Lieutenant-Colonels John Sharp and Edith Davidson. The Red Cross Unit by Colonel Claudine Crisman and Major Helen Jones. Colonel Leland Smith head of Commissary Department. During the first month the judges, Captain William Mahoney and Cornelius Bibb were kept very busy in the court-room. Paul Sloan and Billy Harper over- slept and were reported to their Company Commander. Russell Johnson, for fail- ure to answer roll call. On a very stormy night when the sentries. Dora Morris and Harold Brooks, could not have been expected to attend to duty, Ralph Manns. Carl Anderson. Martha Peppers. Averil Wilson and Grace Nelson were caught sneaking into camp after taps. They were given thirty days in the guard-house. Ralph Rudkin and Hadley Chapman were court-martialled for sleeping while on sentry duty. Nat- alie Herrington was also arrested for making too much candy for Corporal Art Swanson and thus helping to deplete our sugar supply. Webster Majors tried to sneak out after taps to see his girl. He was caught by Military Police Orlo Ross. Four others. Florence Irwin. Catherine Parker. Hazel Colby, and Rome Smith were also sentenced for A. W. O. L. At the military camp everything went along very smoothly. Charles Bar- mash was promoted to Drill Sergeant because of his high-pitched voice. In the aviation service many dropped out and others were discharged. Among them were Lucille Wormhoudt who ’busted three out of five and Margaret Mast, who re- ceived fourteen demerits after only three inspections. Some proved to be brilliant aeronauts and many were the feats of the great aces Dorothy McCarroll, Virgil Pogue and Charles Lauder. Photographer Carl Melberg took views of good landing places and thus saved many aspiring aviators from serious injuries. Nevertheless, the accidents in- creased to such an extent that it was necessary to establish a field hospital. Among the most popular nurses were Agnes Bonwell. Celcstine Maschek, and Lilian Denney. The ambulance drivers. Russel Holcomb. Art Shepherd, and Harold Haller were kept so busy that it is thought that many may have merely faked illness. During the third month a catastrophe almost occurred at the Naval Base. Don Druit and Lawrence Glynn decided to jump overboard They were rescued by first-class seamen, Marie Ackley. Dorothy Hcindel. Audrey King. Signa Freeman and Julia Sheehan. E 59 The big Navy and Marine football game took place on Thanksgiving. The game was the Navy's until the last five minutes when John Rater made a sen- sational touch-down, thus tying the score. A dropkick by Lyle Hervey won the game for the Marines. The only military wedding was performed by Chaplains Abbey Jacobs and Gladys Prewitt. Glynder Rhys and Dorothy Hadden were the happy couple. A fine entertainment was given on New Year’s Day. Maurice Buchanan directed the orchestra in which Daniel Haseltine was chief fiddler. Helen Mock and Doris Tow er gave a very picturesque dance. Helen Brower sang ”Oh death. Where is Thy Sting? accompanied by Georgia Winpigler, Freida Baker was the leading lady in Oh, Joy! Oh. Boy! Where Do We Go from Here? The ukulele players Mildred Hampton. Gertrude Caswell and Lucille Duree were very popular, as were the comedians Harriett Wilson. Dorothy Eaton. Anna Mahoney, and Gladys Sickels. Delbert Springer gave a lecture on the Morale of the Army. On the following day our forces left for the front. After long and weary marches. Eunice Binks. Amelia Myer. Gordon Johnson, and Ralph Thompson were too exhausted to answer roll call and were detailed to K. P. duty for a wesk. After several weeks our army became very downhearted. No provisions had reached them for three days. Finally the canteen workers Mary Louise Brody. Mary Mardock. Irene Guggerty and Ida Davis reached them and provided hot coffee and doughnuts. Isal Hunt, feeling greatly refreshed, began to recite some love runes w ritten by Ruby Chandler. The w hole army felt gay. In fact. Elvera Young volunteered to lead a scouting party over the top. The party was gone so long that the company became uneasy. On returning they explained that had it not been for the sentry. Virginia Hatch, they could not have found their lines. A great battle was fought at Bonwell’s Chateau on the night of January 25. Although our Commissary Department was threatened, our provisions w ere saved, due to the strategy of our noble generals. Marjorie Johnston. After the war a grand review was held and many were decorated. Capt. Louise Clark was given the Croix de Guerre for bravery in hand-to-hand fighting. Ronald McVey and Ernest Brown. Artillerymen, were given the medal of the Legion of Honor for their accuracy in locating enemy guns. (Due to Geometry.) Harriett Potter and Wanda Coyne were lauded for being experts in camouflage work. Ross McReynolds deserves praise for facing gun (?) powder w ith such bravery. Upon the return of one of our famous generals. Florence Johnson was lauded and kissed for bravery under trying conditions. Floyd McConnell, John W hite. Ruth Robertson, and Alice Brown were given medals for excellent farm work. Vera McCreery. Mary McCoy, Hazel Daniels and Hazel Fishbeck also received praise for the excellent Red Cross work done at home. Leo Love and Elizabeth Blythestone were rejected from service on account of undersize. Not daunted, however. Elizabeth showed her patriotism by encouraging certain ones in the aviation. Leo joined the Boy Scouts and won the Liberty Loan Medal for selling Liberty Bonds. Thus crowned w ith success, we have closed a most successful year. 60 61 Sophomore Class Officers Neil Perdew—President. Olive Manns—Vice President. Mildred Riley—Secretary. Lawrence Hults—Treasurer. Alfreda Blomgren—Historian. Sophomore Exploring Expedition IIME—,Q5o. Ship—Molecule. Destination—Bast Pole. Equipment—Foot of hose, Can of Talcum Powder, African Golf Sets. Entertainment Committee— Julien Stein Official Moonshiner— Leo Hahn Astrologer— Lucius Lee Fly Swatters— Eugene Hagberg Carl Leinhauser Snake Charmers— Margaret Cremer Pauline Patterson Mabel Pogue Water Carriers— Mazie Areingdale Max Cohn I rcnc Coffman Nellie Dunham Grace Eddy Truman Faulds Myrtle Hall Stanley Haw Gun Bearers— Florence Rupe Helen Areingdale Grou Roarty Louise Bernough Clarence Shadley Mabel Chickering Jolin Spirnin Members of Party INFANTRY— Donald Downs Luther Reese Mabel Barnes Paul Green Skeeter Shewers— Herbert Criley Patrick Butler Marion Story Hazel Young La well Sedore Thomas Sullivan Marie Guggherty Fife and Drum Corps— George Keefe Wilbur Lang Leanor Kenney Mable Walker Neva Sedore Nettie Lord Evelyn Lundberg Julia Peck Lelah Heckman Lucille Cropp Merle Dimmitt Lion Hunters— Frank Buchannan Charles Hill Martin Proud Orcn Nicholson Louise Nelson Bernita Marrow Maurice Kittcrman John Farrell Reuben Hawkinson Kootie Killers— Matthew Grouchy Dwain Curtis Kathryn Beatty Fiory Della Vedova Louis Bumstein Beatrice Johnson Mary Louise Larson Crew of the Good Ship Molecule’’ Alfreda Blomgreen Lawrence Bosworth Beatrice Davis Garnet Dunham Miriam Durr Helen Fair Galley Hands— Ruth Forsythe Anna Marie Gallagher Elizabeth Horan Fern Hughey Leah Humiston Cook— Gladys Fulton Deck Hands— Frances Johnson Helen Jones Mildred Martin Walter Mincks Dorothy Mirgon I -oretta Mosher Helen Ward Grace Patton v j crortY Stokers— Helen Poling Richard Prewitt Margaret Proud Dorothy Rambo Mildred Jones John Kaiser Ellen Keltner Jessie Kennedy Alma Lames Loretta Larkin Mary Lundberg Glen McMickle I sal McReynolds Atherton Monroe Look Out— Lawrence Hults Helen Wilson Margaret Falk Virginia Spurgeon Bush Whackers— Ora Tull is Jeannette Richards Earl Robertson Kathryn Stevens Loretta Sullivan Florence Yates Bernice Baum Claude Fair Bessie Foglesong Stewards— Eloise Brady Gladys Deeds Mary Guggherty Jean Trowbridge Marjorie Roth Elizabeth Fletcher Stewardesses— Arthur Halberg Edward Sheafe Bernard Le Bow Flying Corps— Gladys Leatherby Olive Manns Otto Mathews Marvin Metcalf Jessie Porter Cannibal Bait— F'rank Morris Jeannette Adams Goldie Miller Ruth Walker Clair Strong Margaret Ceconi Ruth Brown Bertha Brody —Sophomore Executive Committee. Neil Perdew Lelia Holloway Alice Morrell Harold Reedquist Bronwen Rhys 64 Freshman Class Officers Alice Blunk—President. Robert McCrary—Vice President. Carl Sontag--Treasurer. Mary Chambers—Secretary and Historian. CLASS ROLL Paul Alexuk Everett Anthony Orville Adcock Blanche Ammerhauser Charles Anderson Lawrence Baker Ida Barmash Lottie Bissel Cecile Bolar Harry Brown Addie Baker Marie Baker I rene Bates Roland Becklcy Elmer Beeson Wilma Belknap Theodore Bissel Alice Blunk Lily Brody Laurill Brough Bernice Brown Edna Brown Grace Brown Louise Brown Lloyd Brow n Mary Chambers Roy Chew’ Julia Clark Elsie Criley Doris Campbell Mary Carris Dorothy Christie Samuel Cohn Hurley Colbert Grace Courtney Florence Crabb Helen Criley Lena Della Vedova Edward Dornsiffe Frances Duree Paul Eaton Helen Emery Raymond Emery Constance Evans Ruth Fisher Helen Funk Rolland Fisher Harold Fletcher I rene Ford Estava Franklin Gilbert Freeman Glenn Fuller Opal Fulton Hazel Giltner Marjorie Glass Mary Gordon Carl Gorin Ada Guiter Max Hampshire Bernard Hendricks F rederick Hersog Mabel Hewitt Charles Hill Burdette Hilliard Marguerite Hoffman Harry Healy Charles Holman Marjorie Holley Anna Hiller Melvin Hallberg Ralph Head F rank Huber Evelyn Jepson Henrietta J ohnson Mabel Johnson Walter Johnson Ernestine Jones Blanche Joseph John Judd Harold Judd Harvey Kephart Dora Kiefer Marie Killinger Irvin Kranz Harold Long Norris Lindell Eleanora Larson Redena l arson Ruth Laymon Harry Long Kenneth Loring Earl Loery Robert McCrary Ruth McMillen Velna McMullen Hursell McCall Ernest McCullough Frances McDavitt Richard Martin Marion Maschek Marion Madcr Daisy Mahon Elsie Mallonee Elsie Meanor Marian Melvin Glenn Meagher Carris Merner Cecil Miller Ruth Miller Elizabeth Morrow Harry Munsell Elsie Munsell Marie Murphy Leonora Nelson Helen Niman Eunice Noland Janet Nevin john Niman John O'Gar Oscar Olson Merle Palmer Margaret Parker Lester Pedrick Paul Peck Arthur Pepper Richard Perdew Frances Pierce Walter Pierce William Phillips Orval Pickens Laverne Pierce Dorothy Pogue Marian Potter Catherine Potter Donald Pearson Ardythe Putnam Marvin Randall Raymond Renfro Permelia Robinson Frances Rowan Sydney Scott Leona Shaw Margaret Shaw Harold Shepherd John Seaburg Bertha Sigmund Ethel Silvers Stewart Srriythe Carl Sontag Reuben Spiwak Dora Smith Erville Smith Maurice Spiwak Gilbert Sponsler Lillian Sprague Leona Stark Leslie Steward Clara Springer Claudyne Stahl Lucy Suechting Kenneth Swenson J eannette Stein Harold Streeter Beatrice Sullivan Mabel Swanson Ralph Swartz Lawrence Taylor John Taylor Van Tharp Claude Thompson ['erne Toole Will Treneman Helen Travis Elaine Truitt Leone Tullis Garold Tullis Paul Tucker Arthur Tyler Genevieve Ullrick Alice Vandagriff 1 larold Vandagriff Vernon Wallace Helen Weidel Ellen Wells Mary West Ellen Welch Charles Whitfield Ola Wilson Elma Williams John Wisda Woodbury Young Margaret Young rllVrl SG 90L 67 Emergency High School Students John Warren President Thelma Morgan—Secretary and Treasurer. Geraldine Chapman—Librarian. V FACULTY Mr. J. H. Breneman—Principal Miss Clara Enoch Mrs. Erie Allan Miss Marie Schick The Emergency High School In iqib, the main building became too crowded for the large enrollment, and the result was the establishment of the Annex or Emergency High School. This school offers the basic freshman studies and is conducted similarly to the main school. But now this accomodation has proven inadequate to cope with in- creased enrollment. Larger and better equipped recitation rooms, study hall, and assembly arc essential for efficient work. This situation is rapidly growing more serious and was largely responsible for the action of the North Central Association in dropping O. H. S. from the accredited list. But in spite of all these disadvantages, the Emergency School has filled a gap and formed a stepping stone from the grades to high school. With supervised study, strict discipline, a smaller student body, and a spirit of high school life and activity, the students from this school are well fitted to step into the routine of the main school. Even better results could be obtained if adequate facilities were afforded the students and teachers. The students in this school form one large organization known as the Student Body. Officers were elected at the beginning of the semester and through this or- ganization they promote entertainment and create a live school spirit. Parties and other entertainments were given at the beginning of the semester to acquaint the students with one another. Regular assemblies are held every week, at which time a literary or musical program is given. These programs are usually planned by one of the sections, the students being divided into four sections. The students are also given a chance to take part in high school activities. A Girls’ Glee Club. Boys’ Glee Club. Basketball Teams, and Argus-News and An- nual Staff offer experience and training outside of the regular studies. A very instructive and interesting course on Citizenship, and why we should love our Country has been given the students by the Principal. Mr. Brenncman. A great deal of interest was manifested in the study of this unique course. The outstanding feature of the course at the Emergency High School is that the individual responsibility of the student is enlarged, and he is given a chance to find himself before entering the main high school. In this respect the Emergency school has been a benefit to the students, but we sincerely hope that the time will soon come when better facilities may be secured for carrying on this work. 69 Emergency High School CLASS ROLL Vera Abraham Olive Hamersley Cecil Myers Nicholas Alexuk Paul Hasselquist Charlie Myers Phyllis Anderson Dorothy Hendrick Helen Myers Dorthea Beggs Bernard Henson Nellie Myers Norma Blish John Heuitt Lillian Nicholson Thelma Bloom Arthur Hickey Margaret O’Brien Margaret Bonnifield Elbert Hickman Ethel Pangburn Mary Bon well Pauline Hicks Hayden Parks Dwight Bannister Lila Hildebrand Loyd Perdue Alice Brady Lula Hepsley Miriam Platts Vivian Brady Violet Hults Lois Powers Gladys Fumside Paul Irwin Benn Richards Ruth Caster Floyd Johnson Walter Riley Anna Chambers Mildred Johnson Forrest Ross Geraldine Chapman Norman Johnson Vieva Rogers Nola Clarke Paul Johnson Dorothy Schoor Olice Connelly Hazel Jones Carl Schworm Helen Criswell Edith Kearns Thomas Sexton Vera Culbertson Marywill Keltner Waldo Shoemaker Donovan Davidson Harry Kephart Helen Sloan Belma Davis Maurice King Lillian I lee Sowder Carl DeBord Mildred Kirkhart Sam Sprinkel Helen Drummond Leroy Kartum Herman Swanson Dorothy DuBois Camile Lambert Grace Taylor Ella Dunning Lucile Lambert George Turhune Theodore Emery Helen Lewis Edward Tullis Paul Frazer Ora Loy Gwendolyn Vinson Glenn Gilyeart Thomas McGowan Rachel 1 Wagner Lucile Gordon Benton Mahoney William Ware Madeline Grimsley Anna Mathews Arthur Weems Clair Grooms Irwin May Clara West Arden Gustavison Esther May Cecile Williams Theodore Giles Ethel Meadows Ruth Williams Mary Gayer Thelma Metcalf Lucile Wood Lucille Haines Thelma Morgan Ethelbert Young Miriam Hall Alice Mullenix .... Maxine Young O'PAU M VIA Vg sSffll rJJG-J SCHOOL 70 Review of the iqiq Debating Season An extremely successful season in inter- scholastic activities is usually followed by a slump the following year. However, this did not come true in connection with this year’s debating season. Although the iqi8 season was undoubt- edly the championship year for O. H. S. in debate, yet the past year may truly be classed as the next most successful season. Winning the cham- pionship of South-eastern Iowa for the fourth consecutive time and placing second in the final triangle of the Big Nine League, is a record of which O. H. S. may justly be proud. Coach Crisp was confronted with an ab- normal situation when it came time to hold try- outs. After several weeks of valuable time had elapsed during the influenza ban. private try-outs were held, in w'hich Carl Kreiner, Donald Killinger, James Barton, John Harry, Hymen Jeruchemsohn, Leslie Dun- ning. Delbert Springer, I rank Morris, and John Rater participated. Killinger, Barton, and Kreiner were chosen to begin work for the first debate in the state league with Keosauqua, on the question. “Resolved that the Federal Government should establish a permanent policy of price control for the so-called necessities of life. The first victory of the year came through the mail, for Keosauqua forfeited. Cory don loomed up as the next opponent in the state league, and on March 6, the fust real scalp ol the seasons string, was annexed by a unanimous decision. Killinger, Barton, and Kreiner, speaking in this order, upheld the negative side of the question throughout the season, winning five out of six debates. I he next contest came in the first round of the triangle debates in the Iowa Big Nine League, composed of nine of the largest schools in the state. In this series the affirmative team, Dunning. Jeruchemsohn, and Springer was brought into action for the first time. On Thursday, March 13, Burlington, Fairfield, and O. H. S. entered into a triangular debate to determine a winner. The Negative team was again victorious, defeating Burlington here 3 to o, and the affirmative team losing to Fairfield there by a similar decision. When the smoke clesred away, the result w'as a tie, each home team having won by unanimous decisions. It was necessary to resort to percentage rating and by a margin of five-sixths of one point, O. H. S. emerged victorious. The question in this league was: Re- solved that the Government's policy of price control should be made permanent.'' On the following evening, the negative team debated Toledo here for the cham- pionship of South-eastern Iowa in the state league. By defeating Toledo 2 to 1, O. H. S. was again eligible to represent South-eastern Iowa in the inter-district a O'PRU M debates, the fourth consecutive time that O. H. S. has claimed this honor. On March 28, the three winners of the first series of the Big Nine League met to determine the championship of the league. Davenport. Grinnell, and Ottumwa were the three rivals in this triangular. Our negative team. Killinger, Barton, and Kreiner continued to add scalps to their belt when they defeated the strongest team of the season at Grinnell by a unanimous decision. Davenport sent a strong trio to battle the O. H. S. affirmative team at home and after a battle royal, the decision was rendered 2 to i for Davenport. Dunning. Jeruchemsohn. and Harry represented O. H. S. in this contest. When the final count was taken. Davenport held the championship with 5 votes out of the nine. Ottumwa was second with 4 votes. The last debate of the season and the only one in which the negative team suffered defeat, was held at Independence on April 11. This debate was to deter- mine the championship of Eastern Iowa and the winner was to represent that sec- tion in the state contest at Iowa City. The two teams were evenly matched and the last affirmative rebuttal was the determining factor of the debate. By a 2 to 1 decision. Independence won the Eastern Iowa championship. 'Phis debate closed the season and was also the last debate for the three mem- bers of the team. Killinger and Barton ended their second year as members of O. H. S. teams and Kreiner. for three years a member of the South-eastern Iowa Championship team, graduate this year. Jeruchemsohn and Dunning of the affirmative team will also graduate. Although the majority of this years team will graduate, there is no reason why O. H. S. should not have a strong team next year. There are many students in school who possess the ability, and with a little training, could soon develop into strong debaters. We must keep the forensic record of O. H. S. high in the air. To do this we must discover the latent possibili- ties. and the best method is to organize a live-wire debating club. With plenty of material to be developed, it will be possible to maintain the enviable red and white record of Southeastern Iowa Champs for the past four years. 73 O. H. S. Negative Team C'HAMPIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN IOWA Donald Kilunger Killinger, the heavyweight of the team, closed his second year as a member of Ottumwa's debating teams. His impressive stage appearance and strong, effective delivery made him a man to be feared by his opponents. As first speaker on the negative trio, he always drove his points home in a forceful manner, establishing them firmly in the minds of the judges and paving the way for his colleagues. Don will graduate this year and his loss will be keenly felt next season. James Barton This crimson-haired youth, with a vocabulary rival- ing that of Cicero, held the position of second speaker on the championship trio. Barton possesses a remarkable personality and stage presence, which always wins his audience. He is smooth in delivery, graceful in gestures, and courteous in his manner. His never failing humor was a source of inspiration to coach and colleagues alike. This ends his second year as a debater in O.H.S.. and he will be greatly missed next year. Carl Kreiner For three years Kreiner has been a member of our first debating team, and is now recognized as one of O. H. S’, best debaters. He is a hard and consistent worker, always reading new' material, writing new speeches, or revising the old ones. His arguments were carefully worked out: even to the details of the subject. In debate, he proved to be a veritable whirlwind; and when he finished there was in the minds of his listeners only one side to the subject. The only thing we regret is that he leaves us this year. 74 O. H. S. Affirmative Team Leslie Dunning By hard and persistent work and determination, Dunning won a place on the affirmative team this year. The school attic still rings with his oft-practiced speeches. He accomplished much in one season and surprised all by his rapid progress. With another year’s training. Dunning would be an exceptionally strong man in debate work. Hyman J erucmemsohn Hyman would rather argue than eat. In fact, when he got started, his head ran away with his tongue. In rebuttal Hymie was always rarin to go. He is keen in argument, well informed, and never willing to admit defeat. Hyman too will leave us in June. Delbert Springer Delbert entered debate for the first time this year, and while he took part in only one debate, he demonstrated his future possibilities in this line of work. Springer is very dependable and true to his task, always willing to work and anxious to obey instructions. We may expect much from him next year. John Harry Harry has defended the red and w hite banner for three years in debate work. Although he did not enter the ring until late in the season, he accomplished a great deal. John is a clear and forceful speaker, and should be one of the mainstays of next year’s team. 75 Review of the Declamatory Season Without a doubt the past year has been the most successful Declamatory season ever witnessed in O. H. S. Increased interest in this type of work, was manifested last year when O. H. S. entered the Iowa Big Nine League. This interest was carried even further this year, and several honors were added to the school’s record in this activity during the past year. Ottumwa captured the greater share of honors in the Big Nine League this year by winning two firsts, one second, and a seventh. O. H. S. was also represented in the State Declamatory League and captured first place in the sub-district contest and second in the district contest. Ottumwa enjoyed the honor of holding the girl’s declamatory contest here on Febru- ary 14. Preceding this contest, a try-out was held in which Bernice Brown. Marguerite Falk, and Elizabeth Webb participated. The latter was chosen to represent Ottumwa in the Big Nine contest with the selection How the La Rue Stakes V ere Lost. I his contest, like all the preceding ones in this league, proved to he one of exceptional merit and O. FI. S. may justly be proud that Elizabeth won first place. Iowa City and Oskaloosa were awarded second and third places respectively. On March 21. Elizabeth represented O. FI. S. in the sub-district contest of the state league at Chariton. She delivered the same selection there, and al- though the competition was keen. O. H. S. again emerged victorious with first place in the dramatic division. I his entitled Elizabeth to the honor of entering the district contest at Bloomfield on the following Friday. In this contest O. H. S. came out a close second in the dramatic division, first place being awarded to the Bloomfield representative who gave the same selection. However, this eliminated Ottumwa from further participation in the state league. Elizabeth Webb represented the school in three contests, winning two firsts and one second. In each of these, she was awarded a gold medal. Her record is one of which she, as well as the school, may justly be proud. As Elizabeth is a sophomore, she has two more years in which to extend her ability and talent in this type of w ork. n 76 cr CTP 'U N VJA fiJOrJ St WOOL ELIZABETH WEBB The boys’ declamatory contest of the Big Nine League was held at Oskaloosa, January 17- Lor a while it looked as though O. H. S. would not be represented, but with less than two weeks time to prepare. Donald Killinger was entered in this contest with the selection The Vision of War. Competition was keen and the winners of the contest were in doubt until the last minute. War orations proved to be the most popular, for the judges awarded the first three places to representatives from Oskaloosa, Grinned, and Iowa City, respective- ly. each of whom gave orations on the World War. Although Donald did not win a medal, he showed a spirit of willingness to represent O. I I. S. in spite of odds, and for this reason we arc as proud of his efforts as if he had car- ried off first honors. The last contest of the year was the ex- temporaneous speaking contest held at Iowa City, April 25. This contest was also the last one of the year in the Big Nine League. Probably because of the indefinite nature of this contest, and the fact that a contestant should be prepared to speak on any subject taken from the Jan- uary, February, and March issues of the Literary Digest and the Outlook, only one person responded to the call for candi- dates. Carl Kreiner was entered in this con- test for a second time., and again he was victorious. This year, however, he raised his standing from third to first, and now holds a bronze and a gold medal as awards. One hour before time of speaking, Carl drew the subject Probable Effects of Nation-wide Prohibition. He delivered a seven-minute extemporaneous speech on this subject and was awarded first honors and the gold pin. Representatives from Grinnell and Davenport, also second year men in this work, received second and third places respectively. Kreiner was the only contestant in the various contests of the Big Nine League this year who won first place away from home. The winning of this contest closed a successful season for O. H. S. in the Big Nine, and also closed Carl’s three year record in O. H. S. forensic work. CARL KREINER OT-'AU N WA 77 Ah. when shall all mens good Be each man's rule, and universal peace Lie like a shaft of light across the land. And like a lane of beams across the .sea, Through all the circle of the golden year? —TENNYSON. 78 79 iq18 Football Team Coach C. A. Gustafson Coach Gustafson, a former Illinois College athlete and athletic coach at Cadillac, Michigan during iqi7-iqi8. has made a record in O. H. S. in spite of odds. With a poor field and only four experienced men to begin work with. Mr. Gustafson soon developed a team of strong cali- ber. fast though light in weight. Had it not been for the abrupt ending of the season due to the flu epidemic, it is very probable that Coach Gustafson would have turned out a strong squad to battle for O. H. S. on the gridiron. We ex- pect Mr. Gustafson to be with us next year and if so, we earnestly hope that conditions may be more favorable for a successful football season. Captain John Rater O. H. S. may justly be proud that she had a man of Rater's caliber as captain of the 1 q 18 football squad. John, who may well be called Dutch the second, is a hard player always on the aggressive, and he never fails to get his man. Cap- tain Rater is a true sportsman, proud of victory but able to accept defeat, and above all he is a model for his team-mates in training and co-operation with the coach. Rater will be w ith us another year and may be counted as a dangerous man next year. Charles McClelland. Business Manager With a scarcity of men teachers in the fac- ulty this year, several O. H. S. students have stepped into responsible positions usually held by members of the faculty, and have performed their duties in veteran-like manner. Charles certainly deserves much credit from the school for the hard work and time expended in making the past years activities successful. As business manager, yell leader, and pep instiller, McClel- land has filled a responsible place in the routine of the duties connected with the athletic associa- tion. which speaks highly for O. H. S. student management. Review of Football Season At the very outset, the school was handicapped as has been true for several years, for there was not a de- sirable field available for football practice. As long as the team must practice on any kind of field, unadapted for the execution of plays and forward passes, we cannot hope to develop strong football squads. In spite of this handicap, nearly thirty enthusiastic candidates reported at the Adams school for practice. Four of these men. Capt. Rater, Hervey, Millett, and Fisher were letter men. The others had some little experience but had never played in inter-scholastic contests. Practice was begun at once and within two or three weeks, promising material developed for the ‘‘Varsity ’ squad. I he season opened at Sigourney, September 21. The team which represented O. H. S. was composed mostly of new men and, considering the amount of practice and experience they had, the game was a very creditable be- ginning. Sigourney’s backfield was the source of all our opposition, and when the whistle blew, Sigourney held the score of 12 to o. With the next game only a week off the boys got down to real work and the coach had his men in much better shape when they met Seymour at that place September 28. The team still possessed a little ‘‘stage fright but held the heavy Seymour team to one touchdown. They made their best showing in this game, although the score stood 7 to o in favor of S. H. S. The big home game was with Grinnell on October 5. Grinnell brought a fast and heavy squad of experienced men to Ottumwa with the intention of “walking all over O. FI. S. As far as scoring is concerned, they apparently did this for the score was 35 to o in Grinnell s favor. However, the local team was just beginning to take on form, and they put up a gritty defensive in this game. I he next game was with Chariton but the flu ban put a damper on the season, and the remainder of the games were cancelled. For the first time in years, Ottumwa and Oskaloosa did not meet on Thanksgiving Day. Butler left end. Hervey—left tackle. Roth—left guard. Rhys—center. Renfro left half. Millett—right half. R. Fisher—full back. Yates—right end. P. Fisher quarterback. Johnson—right guard. Rater (capt.)—right tackle. Others who helped to strengthen the team were Tyler, Treneman, Beaty, OBrien, Keefe. Haller, Hults, Brooks, Anderson and Thompson. Only five men will be lost through graduation, Butler, Millett. P. Fisher, I yler, and Treneman. With a strong aggregation of this year’s men left to form a nucleus for next year s squad and a really peppy spirit in school to back the team, we may look forward to a more successful season next year. Q TF'AU M VJA JOHN RATER Captain 82 83 Review of the iqiq Basketball Season C. A. GUSTAFSON Coach An exceptionally long and stiff basketball schedule was arranged this year for the red and white quintet. O. H. S. accepted an invitation to join a Southeastern Iowa Basketball League, in which Burlington. Mt. Pleasant. Fairfield, Washington. Muscatine, and Ottumwa High Schools were to compete for the championship. (Fairfield, with an undefeated record, won this championship). Be- sides the ten games played in this league. Prin. Rice sched- uled two double-header games with Albia, and one with Os- kaloosa and Grinnell. the latter being cancelled. O. H. S. was also represented in the South-eastern Iowa Tournament held at Parson's College, March 7 and 8. Out of the four- teen games played during the season. O. H. S. won four games and lost several of the remainder by very small margins. Although not always successful in scores, the re- sults of this year s team and the work of Coach Gustafson will long be remembered in O. H. S. 1 he season opened January 10, with a victory by a margin of one point over the fast Musky quintet, the score being 27 to 2b. The next game was with Os- kaloosa here January 17, O. H. S. played an exceptionally good game in the first half but in the latter half, Osky walked away with the long end of a 24 to 12 score. The following evening a similar defeat was suffered at the hands of Fairfield on their home floor. Playing a strong game, but with hard luck in scoring, the red and white quintet was forced to accept the small end of a 2b to 18 score. Burlington was our next source of trouble, and as the score of 31 to 7 in- dicates, Burlington had little trouble in piling up a heavy score against us. One week later, Fairfield invaded our territory and. as plunder, took home the heavy end of the 25 to q score. I he next week the team journeyed to Burlington where they played before such a large audi- ence (?) that they were seized with stage fright. The out- come w as 32 to 1 b in favor of Burlington. Albia was the next invader and was successful in capturing a double- header game. However, the boys' game was only won by a narrow margin of 3 points, the final count being ib to 13. But this hoodoo had followed us long enough. Coach Gustafson and the authorities made a change in the team and new life developed immediately. The first evidence was an easy FRED MILLETT. Capta.n Of 07-T-UNW A 84 victory over Washington by a one-sided score of iq to 5. The next week the last game of the season, and one of the best seen on the home floor, was played with Mt. Pleasant. The game was in doubt until the last few minutes, when Mt. Pleas- ant gained a lead of four points. The score was 18 to 22. A return game was played at Mt. Pleasant the following week and this game was one of the fastest and best games ever put up by high school teams. The scoring was close and not until the last few minutes did Mt. Pleasant gain a lead. The whistle blew at a critical moment, giving the game to Mt. Pleasant by the close score of 22 to iq. The third victory of the season came when Coach Gustafson’s men walloped Wash- ington a second time by a score of 18 to q. The second team played the entire first half, holding Washington s first team to a tie of 8 to 8. The first team walked away with 10 points in the second half and allowed Washington one free throw to keep them playing. One of the best games of the season was staged at the tournament in which 0. H. S. was barely nosed out by Muscatine by a score of 26 to 20. With a band of twelve pieces and a body of rooters 100 strong, both boys' and girls’ teams journeyed to Albia on March 5. where a second defeat was accepted, but not with- out a strong fighting spirit till the last minute. This time, the Albia boys played a better game and scored 25 points to our 13. March 21 proved a lucky day for O. H. S. While Elizabeth Webb was winning honors for O. H. S. at Chariton. Coach Gustafson's men demonstrated their genuine caliber and the result of hard practice, by rolling up a score of 45 points against Musky’s 12 on their own lloor. This decisive victory over the fast Musky quintet in their own territory, outshadowed any defeat of the year and ended the iqiq basketball season in a glorious manner. 85 Captain Fred Millett “Windie Guard Millett was given the difficult task of captaining an inexperienced team and he succeeded to the satisfaction of everyone. Millett was a three-year man and he could always be depended upon to help out in the team work, and in breaking up plays. Millett will be lost to the team next year through graduation. Glyndwr Rhys, “Hindoo'' Center Rhys missed but five minutes of play the whole season and the old time fight- ing spirit marked his playing in all games. Hindoo'' made a name for himself in the Mt. Pleasant games by the excellent manner in which he guarded Miller. Rhys will be left for next year's team and should develop into a regular Kobel brand of player. Harold Tyler, Midget Guard 1 yler was the dark horse of the season. He displayed his caliber in the first game of the year and from then on, he held a steady position as guard. Tyler always played a steady and dependable game and usually managed to annex one or more field goals besides holding his man. Tyler's loss to the team will be keen- ly felt next season. Earl Butler, “At Forward Butler, although not playing in the first games, landed a position on the first lineup by the middle of the season, and from then on was a man to be feared. He could always be depended upon to come in for his share of the baskets, and he was a great factor in helping out in the team work. Butler will not be with us next season as he graduates in June. • 97-AU NVJA 86 Arthur Swanson, ' Simple'' Forward Swanson played a steady game at forward and showed special ability to drop in free throws. Swede was also given honorable mention on one of the state teams, which is something of which O. H. S. may justly be proud. He will be with us next year and should develop into an all-state man. Virgil Pogue, Pogie Forward Virgil, though small of stature is nevertheless a reliable and dependable player, as he makes up with speed all that he lacks in size. He showed his ability as a basketball player by his quick work in breaking up plays. Pogue is one of the four men left for next year s team and great things are expected of him. James Treneman Jim Guard Jimmie. though playing in but very few games, was always on deck when he was needed. He is to be commended for the regularity with which he attended practice, and he showed that he was a man of no little ability. Oui only regret is that he will not be in school next year to continue the good work. Frank Kemp Tom Guard Kemp, like Treneman. played in but very few games, but he made some of the other players step iively to hold their positions. Kemp sticks closer than a leech, and he always manages to worry his man when given the chance. We will lose Kemp through graduation, and his loss will undoubtedly be keenly felt. Gilbert Sponsler. Spons Forward Sponsler played very little this season but he was always ready to take a place if needed. Gilbert has two more years in school, and before his graduation he should become a mainstay on the O. H. S. quintet. 07-T-U M VJA 87 Review of Girls’ Basketball Season The fates were most certainly against us this season, for even the girls basketball team had hard luck in winning long scores I lowever, this docs not indicate an unsuccessful season, for the girls were the only aggregation who managed to defeat our most friendly rival, I airfield Many neighboring schools have discontinued girls' basketball and consequently only three games were scheduled. On February 7, the Albia boys’ team came down here, accompanied by a sextette of Albia lasses, who were looking for some excitement The local misses under the guidance of Coach Bastron, were not prepared for ' excitement as dealt out by the Albia girls, and were forced to accept the short end of the 15 to 10 score But this served only to “rile the blood of Chaplain I larsch and her mates In spite of the severest storm of the season, the girls and (dach Bastron travelled to Fairfield to battle F. H. S. In a real exhibition of fast and stellar playing by both teams. Ottumwa demonstrated her superior playing ability and emerged victorious with a score of 24 to ifi. Helen Wilson and Virginia Spurgeon played their first games for O. H S. at this time. Fairfield is still marveling at our “red haired forward, and why not? Clarkie made a total of jO out of 24 jxants Anxious to retrieve their loss, the girls began to practice earnestly for a return game with Albia. On March 5, the girls attempted again to cope with Albia's misses, but the result was the same In spite of hard consistent work. the local team lost the last game of the season by a score of j o to 14 Clark and Dunham are two forwards, hard to equal for fast playing and ac- curate basket shooting. Both will be with us again next year V lrginia Spuigeon and Helen Wilson, playing their first year at guard positions, made excellent show ings and mav be expected to strengthen next year s team materially I he centers Edith Davidson and Captain Mabel 1 iarSch. were strong defensive players, always showing fight and out-jumping their opponents. Helen Jones and Dorothy McCarroll w ere subs on the first team and Jones demonstrated her ability in both Albia games Coach Bastron. who has either played or coached girls basketball lor the past eight vears. deserves much credit for the persistent efforts put forth during this season Although working in a silent and modest manner, the results of her coach- ing was evident in the Fairfield game and w ill be even more evident next year She was a favorite among the girls, adding pep and enthusiasm when the future seemed dark. Vi e regret that Coach Bastron will not be with us next year Junior Class Champs Pogue Forward Swanson—Forward Rhys, (Capt.)— Center Kemp—Guard Anderson—Guard Haller—Sub. Love—Sub. Hervey—Sub. BOYS’ CLASS GAMES As is usually the case, the Juniors and the Seniors had little difficulty in over- coming their under-classmen, the Sophomores and Freshman, in the preliminary games. I his left the two upper classes to contend for the class honors. Both teams were strong and evenly matched, and a battle royal was waged by the Junior and Senior boys. I his game was one of the best class games ever witnessed in O. H. S. After three quarters of close playing and a see-saw in the score, the Juniors emerged victorious by a score of 18 to 13. The Juniors have a strong aggregation and should furnish several experienced men for next year's first team. 90 Junior Class Champs Louise Clark, (Capt.)—Forward Helen Jones—Center Edith Davidson—Forward Dorothy McCarroll—Guard Lucile Wormhoudt—Center Mabel Harsoh Guard Marjorie Johnston—Sub. Helen Brower—Sub. GIRLS CLASS GAMES For the second time in their career, the 20 girls have captured the class title in the girls class games. In the preliminaries, the Junior girls easily defeated the Freshman, and the Seniors forfeited to the Sophomores. Like the boys game, the contest between the Junior and Sophomore girls proved to be an exceptionalK hard fought game. Both classes have several able players and this argues strongly for an invincible girls' team next season. The Sophomores proved to be real contend- ers for this year's title, but the Juniors were a little too strong for their underclass mates and won the championship by the close score of 13 to 10. K P7� A UMW rJIPrJ SGJOOi CQ 91 Winners of the “O 1918-1919 Football John Rater ’20 Max Roth ’20 Fred Millett ’19 Lyle Hervey ’20 Glyndwr Rhys ’20 Rolland Fisher ’22 Girl's Basketball Ik Ys’ Basketball Mabel Harsch ’20 Fred Millett ’19 Louise Clark ’20 Earl Butler ’19 Garnet Dunham ’20 Harold Tyler ’19 Edith Davidson ’20 Glyndwr Rhys ’20 Helen Jones ’20 Arthur Swanson ’20 Helen Wilson ’21 Frank Kemp ’19 Virginia Spurgeon ’21 James Treneman ’19 Debate Carl Kreiner 19 Donald Killinger ’19 James Barton ’19 Leslie Dunning ’19 Hyman Jeruchemsohn ’19 Declamatory Carl Kreiner ’19 Donald Killinger ’19 Elizabeth Webb '21 Track—Earl Butler ’19 rJIQ rl SCHOOL 92 93 O. H. S. Dramatic Club OFFICERS Mary Fiedler—President Jeanette Perdew—Vice-president Jessie Porter—Secretary Harriett Myers—Treasurer Miss Fetzer—Faculty Advisor ROLL CALL Louise Clark Ruth Emery Margaret Falk Mable Harsch Rowe Hinsey Florence Johnson Helen Jones Eloise Loomis Alice Louise Morrell Martha Peppers Paul Sloan Donald Killinger Elizabeth Webb Opal Stout Louise Nelson Frank Darner Ida Blanche McCarroll Claudyne Stahl Mildred Riley Lelia Halloway Catherine Stevens Celestine Maschek Grace Arnold Leland Smith Leanore Kenney Neil Perdew Samuel Cohn Leo Love Arthur Shepherd 94 The Dramatic Club is one of the most popular organizations in school if one can judge from the large number of students who tried out for membership last fall This club has limited its membership to thirty members. Because of this fact, only thirteen new members could be taken in this year. These are: Trank Darner. Ida Blanche McCarroll, Claudyne Stahl, Mildred Riley. Lelia Holloway, Catherine Stevens. Celestine Vlascheck. Grace Arnold, Leland Smith. Leanor Kenney. Neil Perdew and Samuel Cohn. Arthur Shepherd was taken in later in the year. The requirements for membership in this club are more strict than in any other high school organization. In order to qualify for membership, the candidate must have some dramatic ability and must be doing satisfactory work in all their classes. The club planned to present several short plays in the fall, but the influenza staged a performance in direct competition and as a consequence, these short plays were not given. Several meetings were held, however, and programs consisting of reviews of plays were given. Early in the second semester, the club decided to put all effort on the play for High School Night. Consequently, this play was longer than usual and perhaps more difficult to stage. The play A Box of Monkeys' was a clever satire on modern society. The contrast between the conventional would-be society charac- ters and the original and spontaneous western girl was good and furnished a great deal of amusement. The cast of characters was as follows: A Box of Monkeys. Miss Sierra Bengaline...........................................Opal Stout Mr. Edward Ralston (fiance of Miss Bengaline).............Arthur Shepherd Mr. Chauncey Oglethorpe (Ralstons partner)...........................Leland Smith Mrs. Ondego-Jhones (Sierra's Aunt).................................Harriett Myers Lady Guinevere Landpoore (Mr. Oglethorpe s f iancee)..................Grace Arnold The success of this play was only another repetition of the splendid work that has been carried on by the club for several years. Although only one play was given, interest has not lagged in this work, and a bright future is no doubt in store for this club next year. Librarians Ella Ball—Chief Librarian Mr. Sipe—Faculty Advisor First Semester Lelia Holloway Ruth Forsythe Elian Eagan Audrey King Jeannette Adams Eugene Ruckman Georgia Winpigler Ella Ball Second Semester Martha Peppers Jessie Porter Ruth Forsythe Mary McCoy Jeannette Adams Claudine Crisman Audrey King Marie Swartz 96 The O. H. S. Library One of the most active organizations, and yet one of the most silent in its work, is the school library under the supervision of Mr. Sipe, the faculty advisor, and head librarian. Ella Ball. The library has approximately one thousand vol- umes. the majority of which are relics of several decades and many are in poor, condition. A new set of encyclopedias and many books on the war are the latest acquisitions. The Library also has seventeen periodicals, which are in use most of the time. Although the library fills a responsible position and offers much help to stu- dents. it is entirely inadequate at the present time. The average number of calls per day is 110. It is evident that our library is very small and out of proportion to meet the demands of those wishing to do reference work during school hours. Students and teachers are unanimous in the hope that the near future will bring about an up to date building and with it. a library large enough to meet the de- mands of the students. One of the most notable features of our library is its student management. Ella Ball, with a corps of student assistants, has been in charge of the library this year. Under her supervision, the facilities of our library have been stretched to their limits to meet the increasing calls by the students and teachers. The man- agement of the library is a task of no little work and responsibility and Miss Ball has filled this position in a most creditable manner. 97 Philo Literary Society OFFICERS Louise Young President Mary Trowbridge—Vice-president Jeanette Perdew—Secretary Louise Dimmitt—Treasurer Martha Peppers—Historian Lucille Duree—Ch. Ex. Committee Miss Huston—Faculty Advisor cat VJ C70FIY Qp £i ArlQj US ROLL CALL Grace Arnold Marie Ackley Jeanette Adams Edith Broadfield Helen Brower Agnes Bonwill Elizabeth Blythestone Bertha Brody Gertrude Caswell Ruby Chandler Vera Caldwell Hazel Colby Olive Crabb Garnet Dunham Hazel Daniels Edith Davidson Lucille Duree Louise Dimmitt Miriam Durr. Signa Freeman Sarah Faldberg Hazel Fishbeck Gladys Fulton Jeannette Grier Lucille Hatch Virginia Hatch Mabel Harsch Lois Hilliard Natalie Herrington Anna Hess Mildred Hampton Myldred Hall Dorothy Heindel Marjorie Jay Florence Johnson Irene Johnson Marjorie Kenney Audrey King Olive Manns Mary Mardock Maude McMaster Margaret Mast Jeannette Mitchell Elizabeth Millisack Anna Mahoney Mary McCoy Dora Morris Harriett Myers Zeta McReynolds Jeanette Perdew Gladys Pumroy Leona Pickens Thelma Pearson Dorothy Rambo Mildred Riley Marjorie Roth Bronwen Rhys Theresa Sprague Lillian Strand Margaret Sisson Mildred Swenson Violet Seaburg Opal Stout Gladys Sickeles Mildred Shaw Marie Schwartz Julia Sheehan Mary T rowbridge Martha Peppers Lucille Wormhoudt Katherine Worrell Georgia Winnpigler Frieda Wagner Harriett Wilson Lcda Yeomans Louise Young 99 Clionian Literary Society OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Alice L. Morrell—President Abbey Jacobs—Vice-president Kathryn Beatty—Secretary Helen B. Mock—Treasurer Frances Koop—Faculty Advisor OFFICERS SECOND semester Elizabeth Webb—President Loretta Sullivan—Vice-president Virginia Spurgeon—Secretary Helen Poling—Treasurer Lillian Sprague—Historian Marie Baker Mary Gordon Mary Lundberg Mildred Jones Sidney Scott Irene Coffman Louise Nelson Jeanette Stein Mary West Elizabeth Morrow Grace Eddy Dorothy Mirgon Mary Chambers Klella Wareham Marguerite Pumroy Elsie Criley Anna Marie Gallagher Merle Dimmitt Elma Williams Marjorie Glass Elizabeth Martin Helen Travis Mary Guggerty Beatrice Davis Clara Springer Gladys Deeds ReDcna Larson Helen Criley Daisy Mahon I3oris Campbell Opal Fulton Marion Masheck Mary Louise Larson Helen Emery Jean Trowbridge Velma McMullen Julia Peck Eloise Brady Nelly Dunham Ellen Kelter Lelah Heckman Constance Evans Genevieve Ulrick Leah Humiston Elizabeth Webb Ardyth Putman Alfreda Blomgren Loreatta Sullivan Laueme Pierce Catherine Stevens Virginia Spurgeon Permelia Robinson Gladys Leatherby Lillian Sprague Elizabeth Horan Dorothy Christie Helen Poling Francis Johnson Margaret Proud Margaret Parker Lily Brody Ida Barmash Louise Burnaugh Grace Paton 101 O. H. S. Yell Leaders Charles McClelland James Barton Dwain Curtis 102 Pep Executive Committee Charles McClelland—President Miss Van Dyke—Faculty Advisor Donald Killinger Mary Fiedler Mabel Harsch Leo Love Eloise Loomis Lelia Holloway Richard Perdew The Pep Club, which has always been an active organization in O. H. S.. was not organized this year as has been customary. A mass meeting was held at the beginning of the year, at which Charles McClelland was elected as president, and a committee of boosters from the different classes was appointed to aid in the work of such an organization. This committee has been known as the Pep Executive Committee, and with Miss Van Dyke as faculty advisor, all activities, events and campaigns have been well supported. The entire student body has been consi- dered as the membership of an O. H. S. Pep Club. Co-operation between all activities, classes and organizations, has been the aim of this committee. They were instrumental in holding a large parade down town preceding the Oskaloosa basketball game, a spread after the Albia game, and in securing a band during the basketball season. With almost unanimous support and co-operation from the student body, as was demonstrated in the ticket campaign before the Davenport debate, a genuine school spirit has dominated O. H. S. at all times during the past year. 103 O. H. S. Sketch Club OFFICERS Orren Nicholson—President Mildred Jones—Vice-president Gladys Deeds—Sec. and Treas. Miss Bell—Critic JUDICIAL COMMITTEE Fern Huey Mildred Jones Edward Dornsiffe V ROLL CALL Frank Darner Louise Nelson Fern Huey Thelma Pearson Paul Green Gladys Deeds Mildred Jones Orren Nicholson Margaret Parker Irene Ford Edward Dornsiffe Dorothy Christy Leah Humiston Goldie Miller Mary West 104 105 I he O. H. S. Orchestra Director—Edward P. Rutledge First Violins: Rowe Hinsey Ivar Carlson Mary West Charles Barmash Hazel Giltner Elizabeth Blythestone Piano: Second Violins: Kenneth Swenson Harold Henson Helen Wilson Ruth Layman Earl Robertson Daniel Haseltine Ruth Fischer Marjorie Kenney Drums and Traps: First Cornets: Russell Swenson George Keefe Second Cornets: Gilbert Freeman Donald Killinger Flute: Ernest Braun Assistant Pianist: Waldo Shoemaker Clarinets: Harvey Kincaid Warren Gregory T rombones : Roy Phi I lippe Bernard Hendricks Lelah Heckman Maurice Buchanan Julia Sheehan fhe O. H. S. Orchestra The past year has witnessed a small decrease in the membership of our orchestra but in spite of this fact, the quality has been superb. The or- chestra is perhaps the most poputar organization in school. The greatest source of pep at the be- ginning of the week comes from the stirring music of our orchestra as we assemble in the auditorium and as we leave for our class rooms. 'Fhe orchestra has also taken part in every program and furnished music for the majority of contests held during the past season. The or- chestra has made a reputation as being one of the best orchestras in the city. This fact was well demonstrated at the Annual Musicale when the orchestra made a decided hit with the large and appreciative audience. 'Fhe growth and quality of our orchestra has been largely due to the efforts of the leader, Edward P. Rutledge. Mr. Rutledge is well known, not only in the city but throughout the state, as a musician of unusual talent. After four years as solo cornetist in our orchestra. Rutledge was advanced to the position of director. In this capacity, he has accomplished noteworthy results in co-operation with his fellow students. Ivar Carlson Harold Henson. Russell Swenson. Harvey Kincaid, and Marjorie Kenney will graduate this year. With a large majority of the present membership to continue the work of the orchestra next season, we may well look forward to another successful year. EDWARD RUTLEDGE DIRECTOR rJJGrJ SCrJOOL -IQ 107 Boys' Glee Club Basil Bahme President Harley Stevenson—Treasurer Eugene RUckman—Sec. and Librarian Frank Kemp, Poperly Man E. H. Flowers—Director BARITONE Eugene Ruckman Ralph Rudkin Eugene Hagberg BASS Basil Bahme Morton Proud William Mahoney Arthur Shepherd FIRST TENOR E. H. Flowers Harley Stevenson SECOND TENOR Frank Darner Carl Leinhauser John White V 108 O. H. S. Boys’ Glee Club This club has gained unusual distinction as a high school glee club, and in many respects it is very similar to a college club. A uniform costume has been adopted for use in concert work and special numbers, which gives the club a fine appearance when assembled. Although the mem- bership is not very large, quality has been the aim rather than quantity. However, any student able to meet the requirements, is eligible to membership. The distinction gained by this club has not been confined to school circles, nor to the city alone. Several concerts have been given in neighboring towns and at rural schools and churches. Their work has been broadened until they now present an entire evening's entertain- ment consisting of musical numbers, stunts, and a play. On one or two occasions, a reader was e. h. flowers. Dimcrc taken with the club. The Annual Concert was given at the Willard Street Methodist Church May 16. The club also appeared in the musicale and high school night programs. The merits of the club are evident from the popularity gained wherever they appear. The success of this club is largely due to Mr. B. H. blowers of the faculty, who directs the club. Mr. Flowers has had several year’s experience in college glee clubs and in directing clubs, and this is largely responsible for the splendid work of our boys’ glee club. Under his able supervision, many hours are spent in practice each week, and it is through long and persistent hours of work that this club has reached its present level. Several members of the club will graduate this year, but Mr. Flowers is already making plans to fill the vacancies, and another successful season is expected. rJJGrJ SOr OOL 109 Girls' Glee Clubs O. H. S. may well be proud of her many glee clubs. The first and second girls' glee clubs and the girls' chorus have a total enrollment of ap- proximately one hundred students. Each club spends one hour a week in practice, and the re- sults obtained have been very commendable. These clubs have appeared several times in programs and have sung for community gather- ings and at various churches throughout the city. The first girls club has been invited to sing several times during the year, and each time, a hearty vote of appreciation has been expressed for their services. 1 he quality of our glee clubs is perhaps more constant than that of any other activity or organization. Although the first girls’ glee club is usually composed of seniors, there are always many girls from the lower clubs to take their places. In this way, glee club work has been kept on a high standard, and there is never any fear as to whether we shall have material for a first girls’ club the following year. MISS MARY McKAY OIRCCTO Miss McKay, supervisor of music in the public schools, is largely responsible for the growth and success of these clubs. Very few, if any, practices have been missed during the entire year. With a cheerful and enthusiastic spirit, she has worked untiringly to place these clubs on the level of distinction which they now possess. no First Girls' Glee Club Miss McKay—Director Marjorie Kenney—Pianist OFFICERS Elizabeth Millisack—President Catherine Worrell Vice-president Lucille Duree—Sec. and Treas. Gertrude Casswell Librarian Julia Sheehan—Librarian FIRST SOPRANO Gertrude Caswell Agnes Bonwill Elizabeth Millisack Harriett Myers Catherine Worrell FIRST ALTO Helen Brower Marjorie Johnstone Gladys Pumroy Dorothy Rambo Julia Sheehan Harriett Potter Harriett Wilson SECOND SOPRANO Helen Wilson Ella Ball Alice Morrell Helen Mock SECOND ALTO Edith Davidson Eloise Loomis Lucile Duree Leona Picken Helen Jones 7-AUMWA rJJGrl SOriOOL 03 111 Second Girls' Glee Club OFFICERS Claudine Crisman—President Doris Tower—Sec. and Treas. Julia Sheehan—Pianist Mildred Jones—Librarian Jeannette Adams—Librarian Miss McKay—Director FIRST SOPRANO SECOND SOPRANO ALTO Marie Ackley Jeannette Adams Eunice Nolan Martha Peppers Doris Tower Mary West Mable Pogue Margaret Falk Virginia Hatch Claudine Crisman Bertha Brody Lois Hilliard Leah Humiston Louise Nelson Zeta Me Reynolds Irene Johnson Mae Huttman Estella Harlan Mary Louise Brady Hazel Giltner Mildred Jones Marjorie Kenny Jean Trowbridge Georgia Winpigler 112 Girls' Chorus Miss McKay—Director Frances Johnson—Pianist OFFICERS Marjorie Roth—President Constance Ewans—Vice-president Frances Duree—Treasurer Florence Yates Assistant Treasurer Mildred Lambertson—Librarian Elizabeth Horan—Librarian ROLL CALL Viarie Baker Ida Barmash Cecile Bolar Mary Louise Brow n Ruth Brown Lily Brody Julia Clark Helen Crily Beatrice Davis Ida Davis Merle Dimmitt Frances Duree Constance Evans Opal Fulton Irene Guggerty Mary Guggerty Estella Harlan Elizabeth Horan Evelyn Jepson Helen Jones Henrietta Johnson Gladys Leatherby Margaret Mast Marion Maschek Dorothy Mirgon Bernita Morrow Elizabeth Morrow I sal McReynolds Leonora Nelson Helen Niman Mildred Lambertson Catherine Potter Ruth Laymon Margaret Proud Redena Larson Margarete Pumroy rJJCVJ StriOOL Ardythe Putman Permelia Robinson Marjorie Roth Bertha Sigmund Dora Smith Helen Travis Leone Tullis Genevieve Ullrich Elma Williams Averil Wilson Georgia Winpigler Florence Yates 33 113 Chorale Club Miss McKay—Director Marjorie Kenney- Pianist The Chorale Club is a new organization in O. H. S. This club was organized by Miss McKay to promote mixed chorus work, and it has proven a popular or- ganization. Starting out with a small membership, the club grew rapidly, and plans are now being made to increase the enrollment to one hundred voices next year. Cantatas and other forms of chorus work will be made possible by the w'ork of this organization. The Chorale Club demonstrated its training and talent in the Annual Musicale April 22. when they gave the entire first half of the program entitled Peace with a Sword. The national anthems of the allies and several other beautiful selec- tions were rendered by this club in this program. A portion of this program was repeated at the May Concert of the Swedish Methodist Church. 1 he progress of this club in the past year has been due to the special efforts of the director. Miss Mary McKay. Although directing several other clubs in the high school, and teaching music in the grade schools. Miss McKay has given much time to make this club a success. With such rapid development in one year, this club should soon be one of the most active musical organizations in the school. The membership of the club follows: 111 SOPRANO Bert rude Caswell Agnes Bonwill Elizabeth Millisack Harriett Meyers Catherine Worrell Helen Wilson Ella Ball Alice Morrell Helen Mock Julia Sheehan Harriet Wilson TENOR Wilfred Burns Frank Darner Mathew Grouchy Kenneth Murphy Harley Stephenson ALTO Helen Brower Marjorie Johnstone Gladys Pumroy Dorothy Rambo Harriet Potter Edith Davidson Eloise Loomis Leora Pic ken Lucile Duree Helen Jones BASS Basil Bahme Will Bell Maurice Buchanan Harold Haller William Mahoney Carl Mellberg Martin Proud James Treneman V 115 Ukelele Club OFFICERS Louise Young—President Lucile Duree—Treasurer Gertrude Caswell—Vice-president Mary Fiedler—Librarian Miss Koop I-acuity Advisor Mary Gordon Martha Peppers Margaret Sisson Margaret Falk Lois Hilliard Myldred Hall Mildred Hampton ROLL CALL Garnet Dunham Ida Barmash Dorothy Christy Jeannette Mitchell Opal Stout Kathryn Hahn Lucile Wormhoudt Miriam Durr Louise Young Lucile Duree Gertrude Caswell Mary Fiedler Qj 0‘PAUNWA Argus Annual Staff Carl Kreiner. iq—Editor in Chief. Donald Killinger, iq—Business Manager. James Barton, iq—Circulation Manager. Leo Love. ‘20—Advertising Manager. EDITORIAL STAFF Mary Fiedler, iq—Assistant Editor. Mabel Harsch, ’20—Junior Representative. I-Elia Holloway. 21—Sophomore Representative. Richard Perdew, 22—hreshman Representative. Violet Hultz, '23—Emergency High School Representative. BUSINESS STAFF C .1 iarles McClelland, 20—Assistant Advertising Manager. Leslie Dunning, iq—Accountant. Harley Stevenson. Tq—Advertising Solicitor. Eugene Ruckman, iq—Advertising Solicitor. I'Rank Kemp, iq—Advertising Solicitor. Ralph Rudkin. 20—Advertising Solicitor. Ray Cunningham, iq—Advertising Solicitor. Artists—Frank Darner, iq; Hazel Bell, iq. Typists—Herbert Green, iq; Earl Butler, iq. Photographers—Miss Belden; Carl Mellberg, ‘20. Faculty Critics—Mrs. Phelps; Mr. Gustaeson. V The Argus-News Staff Carl Kreiner, ‘iq—Editor in Chief. Mary Fiedler, ‘iq—Assistant Editor. Donald Killinger. iq—Business Manager. James Barton, iq—Circulation Manager. Leo Love, ‘20—Advertising Manager. Charles McClelland. '20—Assistant Adv. Mngr. Leslie Dunning, ‘iq—Accountant EDITORIAL STAFF Mabel Harsch. ‘20. Fred Millett, iq Rowe Hinsey. '20 Lelia Holloway. '21 Alice Morrell. ‘21 Richard Perdew. ‘22 Violet Hults. ‘23—Emergency High School. Cartoonist—Frank Darner, iq. Typist—Herbert Green, iq BUSINESS STAFF Harley Stevenson, iq Eugene Ruckman, iq Ralph Rudkin, 20 Frank Kemp, iq Ray Cunnincham. iq i:acuity Advisors—Mrs. Phelps, Mr. Gustafson CTCAUNWA 110 oulds t thou fashion for thyself a seemly life? Then do not fret over what is past and gone; and in spite of all thou mayst have left behind, live each day as if thy life were just begun. rJIG fl St WOOL 120 . Events of the Past Year SEPTEMBER iqi8. Sept. 3—It all began then and hasn’t stopped yet. Sept. 4—Whitten enjoys baptism in city fountain. Sept. 7—First football practice. 25 men out. Sept. 13—End of a hard week’s practice. Sept. 21—Sigourney takes first game of season. 12-0. New men show up well. Sept. 23—Season ticket sale started. ( Those who haven’t paid up yet, please do so at once.) Sept. 25—Heap big chapel. Picture of last year's championship debating teams is dedicated to school. Hinsey and Koontz with us again. Sept. 27—Fourth Liberty Loan drive began. Iowa goes over top soon after. Sept. 28—Seymour takes second game of season there 7-o. Not so bad at that. Team plays strong game. OCTOBER Oct 1—For benefit of the forgetful, we will remind them that all bills are due on the first. Oct. 5—First game of season at home with Grinnell. Score 35“°- (Ours is the last part of it.) Certain girls make a hit with Grinnell boys. Oct. q—Vacation. Flu spreads. Movies closed. Football schedule cancelled. NOVEMBER More Vacation. Nov. 18—School opens again. Five weeks behind. (If the flu didn’t get you, the assignments will.) Nov. 21—Mr Crisp gives out All-American test rules. Nov. 24—Sunday. Nov. 28—Big eats. No game with Osky. First time in years. Nov. iq—Nothing to celebrate, so we came to school. New Precedent. Also first time in years. DECEMBER Dec. 2—Snooze is plentiful. Too bad we can t all have vacations. Dec j—Tjcknor gives Friedman a shower bath in chemistry lab. Dec. 5—Ruth Emery asks Mr. Flowers for ’gas. ” Want to die. Ruth 1 Dec. q—Mellberg gives Sermon on snapshot contest. 121 Dec. io—Mr. Rice comes to school at 5 130 A. M. Debate tryouts held. Dec. 15—The ghost takes Love, “we know not where . (See advertising section.) Dec. 20—Xmas vacation begins. Dec. 21—Street car strike. Barton walks to town. Dec. 25—Clinton Ticknor finds rubber doll in his stocking. Xmas. (Many others received presents.) Dec. 30—School resumed. Dec. 31—Some people keep late hours. JANUARY iQiQ. Jan. 1—New Years Day. no school. Lost sleep made up. Extra! Extra! Text book found guilty of harboring Socialism. Jan. 3—Love gets 100 in Advanced Algebra. Graft!!!(?). Jan. 3—Sophomore party. (All go home at q.30.) Senior party at Emery’s. (Some go home at 1130.) Jan. t —Death of Theodore Roosevelt. Jan. 10—Musky 26. O. H. S. 27. Jake is embarassed. How about it Sal ? Jan. 14—Yates delivers oration in Assembly. Jan. 15—Mass meeting to instill pep for Osky game. Jan. 16—’Nother pep meeting. Jan. 17—Haller and Osky's goat make sensation down town. Osky 24. O. H. S. 12. Killinger goes to Oskaloosa for declamatory contest. Jan. 18—Fairfield 26. Ottumwa 18. With only 30 seconds to play Butler is substituted for Rhys and opponents team work is broken up. Jan. 20—Killinger. Cx ach. and Mr. Heindel. talk in chapel. Jan. 24—Burlington 31. O. H. S. 7. Exiles 7. O. FI. S. Girls’ Team 13. Jan. 25- Junior Class Party. Miss Woodyard breaks furniture, destroys games, n everything. Jan. 27—Mr. Rice dispels gloom. Outlines O. H. S’, past victories. Jan. 28—Jim Barton gives advice in Psychology class as to whether the object of your affections loves you or not. Jan. 2Q Tests. I hose who have tears to shed have already done so. Jan. 30—Semester ends. Kcosauqua forfeits to O. H. S. in debate. Jan. 31—Fairfield 25. Ottumwa q. ’Nuff Sed. FEBRUARY Feb. 1—-Burlington 32. O. H. S.—One-half that much. Feb. 3—New Semester, qo Preps display “greenness. Feb. 6—Declamatory tryouts. Elizabeth Webb wins first. Feb. 7—Albia plays Hog, ' takes both games. Feb. 8—O. H. S. 2q. Washington 5. Spons comes out. Feb. 10—Argus Chapel. Students hack Argus News and 400 subscriptions are turned in. Feb. 12—Mr. Heindel brings message from school board. Clean athletics from now on. Feb. 13—Philos hold initiation and spread. Barton gets hand out. Feb. 14—Hurrah! O. H. S. wins Big Nine Contest and Elizabeth Webb cap- tures the first Big Nine gold medal in O. H. S. The night was calm and peaceful. Feb. 15—Mt. Pleasant 18. O. H. S. 14. Team shows real form. Last home game of the season. Feb. 17—Miss Webb honored in Chapel. Several readings are given. Feb. 20—Wheel First issue of Argus News is out. Feb. 21—Staff still alive but doesn't attend classes. Mt. Pleasant 22. Ottumwa iq. Best game of year. Feb. 24—Butler. Coach, and Millett speal in chapel. Feb. 27—Barton advertises debate in chapel. Feb. 28—Last day of month. Big snow storm. Musky game and Corydon debate cancelled. Girls and a mascot brave storm and arrive at Fairfield. Mascot comes home. Girls win ib to 24. MARCH Mar. 1—Beginning of a lucky month for O. H. S. Basketball team shows real speed. Washington q. O. H. S. 18. Mar. 3—Bacon is presented by Captain Harsch. Coach Bastron makes debut. Yeomans and Millett add to the length of celebration. Mar. 5—We invade Albia and show them a real band. They show us two good basketball teams. We come home. Mar. 6—Debating team wipes away the gloom by winning first debate from Corydon 3-0. Mr. Rice uses diplomacy over phone. Mar. 7—Team goes to tournament. Musky eliminates us in fast game. First half ib to 15. favor Ottumwa. Second half 2b to 20 favor Mus- catine. Mar. 10—Homer Gardner tells of exciting experiences over-seas. Ukelele Club and Boys’ Glee Club entertain us also. Mar. 12 Death of Edwin St. Clair Moon, member of Junior Class. ■ Mar. 13—Neither Thursday nor the 13th can frighten debaters. Burlington gets short end of 3-0 decision here. Affirmative team loses at Fairfield 3-0. Mar. 14—Burlington defeats F. H. S. 3-0. Tie in triangle. O. FI. S. wins on high percentage. Still in race for that cup. Mar. 15—Members of Junior Class and Faculty attend funeral of Edwin Moon. Mar. 17—Dean Samuel Weir gives interesting speech in chapel. FI. C. McKown returns. Special chapel for debaters. McKown talks an hour. We are all happy. Mar. 18—Former Prin. F. M. Hammitt talks to us. Mar. 21—Wow! Last game of season ends in glorious victory at Muscatine. Musky 12. O. H. S. 45. Elizabeth Webb wins first place in dra- matic contest at Chariton. Mar. 24—At last we have something to celebrate. Team goes on platform. Webb talks, and Glee Club and Chorale Club warbles. Mar. 25—Debaters dined at Commercial Club. Some feed! Mar. 2b—Second issue Argus News out. Eight pages. Ukelele Club is enter- tained by----------------dance by L. W. Mar. 28—O. H. S. wins second in Big Nine League. Cup goes to Davenport. Affirmative loses to Davenport 2-1. Negative team wins at Grin- nell 3-0. Mar. 2C)—Barton and Kreiner celebrate in the city. Murphy scales building and turns out gas in Argus Room—damages $3.85. Mar. 31—Memory expert talks. APRIL April 1—Peg Cremer plays April fool joke on faculty. Comes to school on time and has her lessons. April 3—Nother vacation. Teachers attend school at Muscatine. April 4—Still vacation. April Teachers are greatly inspired from their vacation (?) April 11—Debating team meets the enemy and they are---not ours. Indepen- dence wins from O. H. S. 2-1. State Championship prospects gone again. Juniors win both class games. Frank Darner be- comes pious' eating pies at Ogg School. April 12—Boys' Glee Club sings at Wilson Chapel. Lucile and Gene are mu- tually entertained. Apr 1 18—Argus-News out. Third edition. April 22—Annual Musicale. Big success. 126 April 25—Last big victory of year. Kreiner wins extempo contest at Iowa City and puts O. H. S. at head of list in Big Nine League for year. April 26—John Harry plays “Romeo and Juliet’’ in Davenport. April 28—Charles Lauder gets mail at “Town Pump.’’ Tell your friends where you live, Chas. April 30—Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced. Kreiner. Stout and Ball hold highest grades in class respectively. MAY May 1—Killinger chosen by class and Fiedler and Barton by faculty as com- mencement speakers. May breakfast for the married and otherwise. May 0—Boys’ Glee Club gives concert at Kirkvillc. Miss Koop goes as chap- eron and arrives home at 1130 A. M. May 10—Glee Club warbles in concert at Blakesburg. Walk home. May 11—Murphy answers distress call and then runs. Curtis proves himself a hero. (?) May 12—Biggest and best event of year. Ye noble class of nineteen hundred nineteen entertains the school by a program of unusual talent. Ticky stars. May 14—Co. G comes through Ottumwa. No school. May 16—Annual Boys' Glee Club Concert at Willard Street Methodist Church. May 20—Junior edition of Argus News. Signs of life in the ‘20’s. May 22—Biggest High School Night program ever given. As usual several ’’cases start. Others celebrate anniversary. May 23—Program repeated. The howling success of the year. May 26—Athletic Chapel. Big time. May 2Q—Junior-Senior Reception at Hotel Ottumwa. Last day of school for Seniors. May 30—Decoration Day. No school. JUNE June 1—Baccalaureate Sermon at Congregational Church. June 2—A cloud that cannot be dispelled, hangs over O. H. S. No wonder, the Seniors are gone. June 3—Senior edition of Argus News is out. Last edition of year June 4—Seniors practice for commencement. Others attend school. June 5—Commencement. We are graduated. Big blow-out follows. Au Revoir. rllGrJ SO 1001 03 127 E. H. Flowers: For what is aluminum used? Student: It is used for the receivers of telephones because it has electrical qualification. Flowers: No, that’s because aluminum is light and a woman can talk for 3 hours without getting tired. What’s the trouble here? The bell boys are on a strike. Want more pay, I suppose No. A man came in a little while ago. and asked to have Waldislascz Szbnrexs paged. There was a man from the city. Who saw what he thought was a kitty; He gave it a pat, And soon after that, He buried his clothes—what a pity!—Ex. They were looking at the Kangaroo at the Zoo, when an Irishman said: Beg pardon, sor, phwat kind of a creature is that? Oh, said the gentleman, that is a native of Australia. Good hivins! exclaimed Pat. ‘‘an’ me sister married wan o’ thim. Teacher: Why is it that I never get a recitation from you? Dorie, tearfully: I do prepare; but every time you have called on me. you have asked me something 1 did not know. Mr. Flowers: Has any one in this class seen my text book? Ticknor: I saw it down in my locker, but I don t know how it got there. Inquisitive traveler: What have you in that wagon?’' Pep: Why—er—Fertilizer.” Traveler: For the landsake! Pep: Yes, madam. Some Definitions Agony—Adjective, describing the minutes spent in writing tests. Ambition—What most students lack. Bluff An attempt to cover your ignorance with the transparency of su- perficial knowledge. Boldness—Unknown to Freshmen. Caesar—The Sophomore's nightmare. Canned—Kicked out. A Freshman was canned from a Senior meeting. Cigaret—A roll of tobacco with a fire at one end and a fool at the other. Some of us like to be fools. Diploma—See Sheepskin. Examinations—An attempt on the part of the teacher to find the amount of ignorance possessed by each student. Faculty—A troublesome organization. Interferes with the student body. I riend—One who knows all about you and likes you notwithstanding. Grades—Secret articles. Generally unknown to most students. Girls—An expensive luxury. Graduation Announcement—A polite request for a hand-out. Impudence—A common trait of the Sophomores. Ice—Frozen water, slippery side up. J oke—F'reshmen. Kiss—Nothing divided by two. Latin—A dead language with few mourners. Miracle—Unexpected vacation. Questioner—Synonym for teacher. Recitation—Telling the teacher what we don't know. A Chinaman named Ching Sing Fell off a street car—Bing! Bing—! The Con. turned his head And to the passengers said: I he car's lost a washer —Ding! Ding! Ieacher: Who was king after Henry VIII? Student: Edward VII. 1 eacher: And who came after Edward?’’ Student: Queen Mary. Ieacher: And who came after Mary? Student. The little lamb. 130 MADE BY WALTER T. HALL CO OTTUMWA, IOWA j UNUSUAL I I CHOCOLATES A ----- --------------------- Attractively Each One Packed a in Criterion Fancy for Packages Individual Tastes ♦ ♦ 131 A $ Perfection Chocolates NONE BETTER Be sure and ask for--- “ perfection 3iran6” MADE BY THE TOWER-MAJORS CANDY CO. I Miss Belden. Why is it that the Arabians are proficient in astronomy? ' Barton: They only have two things to look at; the sand and the sky. 1680 1919 | I KEEFE BROS. FOR 39 YEARS V Reliable Bricklayers Builders and i § 1880 CONTRACTORS 112 South Green St. £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ 1919 7 7 £ s § £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ “A miss is as bad as a mile” DON'T MISS— DAN SHEA THE RELIABLE COAL DEALER 317-319 Church St. OTTUMWA. IOWA 132 2 i Gift The I One of the most notable oc- i . casions in vour child's life is Graduation Graduation' Time-and your gift should be one that the Sweet Girl Graduate will cherish in the years to come. We suggest a Diamond in commemoration of this event. We especially call your attention to our popular priced Diamond rings ranging from $30.00 to $100.00. Other acceptable gifts for the Girl Graduate are Pearl Beads, Wrist Watches, Coral Cameo Rings, Cameo Brooches, Mesh Purses, Parisian Ivory—complete sets and separate pieces. For the Boy Graduate we suggest--Thin Model Watches, Waldemar Chains and Knives. Fountain Pens, Eversharp Pen- cils, Monogram Belts, Cuff Links, Sig- net Rings, Desk Set?. Arnold Jewelry Music Co. 113 E. Main St. % W. T. Wilson, Manager Edna G. Wilson, Abstractor % Griswold Abstract Co. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE AND NOTARY WORK Court St Over Bremhorst s I E “A Specialty Shop That Pleases You' I Always showing the Very New Styles in ExclusiveApparel at modest prices. WE ARE PLEASED TO SERVE YOU. L. D. Wareham, Manager °4 E. Main St. 133 ftftftft ftftftftftft ftftftftft ft ftftftftft ftftft A SATISFIED CUSTOMER 2 2 ft 2 ft i ft ft 1 2 2 ft ft ft $ ft ft ft % ft ft ft ri SATISFIED CUSTOMER is one of the best assets Cy[ and advertising medium that a business house can 'ma ' 'w'possess. One of the most important conditions to satisfy customers is to sell merchandise which because of its source you can stand behind. To have such merchandise in your stock, each piece ought to have unquestioned means of identification. The moral is. purchase good jewelery from THE LEADING JEWELER J. W. NEASHAM 120 EAST MAIN STREET OTTUMWA. IOWA ft 2 ft 2 ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 2 2 2 ft ft ft ft ft ft £ ft ft ftftftftftftftftftft ft ftftftft ftft ftftftft J She: What is the best appetizer you know of1 He: The.absence of the price of the stuff. ftftftftftftftftftftft ftftftft ft ft ft ft w m i • ft ft .__________________________________________i iL. T. Crisman I CONTRACTORS Manufacturers Mill Work PHONE 2214 � yjy MANUAL TRAINING A SPECIALTY 138-140 Church Street ftftftftftftftft ftftftftftftftftftftftftftft ftftftftftftftftftftftft I The Family Wash- | ing Problem Solved ! THREE WAYS ; ' | ROUGH DRY FINISHED , WET WASH ft ft ft I g PHONE 59 ft $ s ft ft I % Iowa Steam Laundry Co. I DRY CLEANERS AND DYERS f ft ftftftftftftftftft ftftftftft ftft ft ft ft ft ft ftftftft 134 1 i StyleHeadquarters where Society Irani) (!llotl]ea HSO“ 66 ?? PEP V IE learned the meaning of that word a long while ago;and knowing the meaning of it we have applied pep not only in the method of conducting our business but also in the kind of merchan- dise we have for sale. New Styles Radiate Frorng) % 135 Pretty Figures are Traced to Careful Corseting Good health is often traced to the same source. That's why this store emphasizes the importance of perfectly fitting corsets. You will be interested in the various models featured here in broche and coutil, front and back lacing styles—types for every figure. READY-TO-WEAR AND DRY GOODS Nelson-Madden-Rae Co. She: Is that button for the light? He: Yes, for the light or the dark. ft f $ $ $ i ! The Puritan I c. e. McDaniel Wholesale and Retail Ice Cream, Fruits, Nuts and Candies MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS Leighton Block Market Street Phone 1072 i i £ s i Manufacturer Boilers, Air Pressure Tanks Everything in the Steam User's Line OTTUMWA WOOD SPLIT PULLEYS, PUMPS, BELTING, BRASS GOODS, PACKING ,ETC. 136 ft SPORTING GOODS Complete line of Baseball, Basket Ball, Tennis and Football Goods. Can fit you out any place along this line. Also Boxing Gloves, Punching Bags, Etc. “If it's Hardware it's here” WILSON HARDWARE CO. PHONE 270 210 E. MAIN STREET s s ♦ Mr. Sipe: “What is the most common disease attacking alfalfa?” Wise Soph: “Hay fever.” Announcement -------------------------- TO OUR PATRONS: We do hemstitching on the Finest Materials to garments, on short notice, J at very reasonable prices. J You can trust your finest costumes to us, let us do your work, and we will give you best of attention and assure satisfaction. i s V i SINGER Sewing Machine Company Mary Jane Bread | L OWENBERG’ BETTER BREAD S FINE CAKES £ s I s 137 TRUEFIT COMPANY 2 T 'HE Superior Style and the Excellence of the Out- fitting for which this store is noted, is known by all. Our Motto: SUPERIOR CLOTHES SUPERIOR STYLES SUPERIOR QUALITY SUPERIOR FURNISHINGS TRUEFIT COMPANY “A TRUEFIT ALWAYS 2 $ 2 i 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 f Pat. do you understand French? Yes. if it’s shpoke in Irish. I Woman’s Shop 2 Outfitters for Women and Misses The Exclusive Shop. Ex- tensive showing of dresses for the Graduation Miss. Georgette Organdy and Netts, Afternoon and Party Dresses, Afternoon and Evening Capes and Dolmans. See Our Lines Before Selecting Graduation Outfit. Your 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 s 1 1 2 Hofmann's Soda Grill MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 A Pleasant. High Class. Refined Place for our Young People. 138 . . HARPER MclNTIRE CO. _______________________________________________ 1 1 HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS Automobile Accessories :-: Electrical Supplies :-: Tin Shop and Furnaces RETAIL 105 East Main Street OTTUMWA, WHOLESALE 216-22 Commercial St. IOWA • ■ 139 Artistic Apparel The best-groomed women who pride themselves in the most artistic and ex- clusive apparel purchase their clothing in our Ready- to-Wear section. S. C. Cullen Co. History teacher: “What was the Sherman Act? Rhys: “Marching through Georgia. | F.Z. KIDD CO. WEST END DRUG STORE I 664 WEST SECOND STREET PHONE 39 I M.B. Hutchison } Lumber Co. § Dealers in % All Kinds of Building Materials I I % t t % 647-653 W. SECOND STREET f 140 Why does Everybody go to the— Because— WE SHOW THE VERY HIGHEST CLASS PRODUCTIONS THAT MONEY CAN BUY SUCH AS The Fox Standard Productions The Goldwyn Productions The Mutual All-Star Productions The American Productions Also all the very latest and up-to-date Comedies that are on the market from day to day; and in reference to our Orchestra—there is none better. These are the Reasons why Everybody comes to the Strand Theatre Father: “You only come home nowadays when you need money.’’ Curtis: “Shall I come home oftener?“ I Books Cameras Soda � ■ i p p 1 MARY GARDEN CHOCOLATES Fine Stationery Parks Drug Store Cor. Main and Court Sts. TRY OUR SODA SERVICE $ ★ i Better Have Him § I TAKE CHARGE, j ------------------- f THE DIRECTORS DECIDED TO ADD f ANOTHER DEPARTMENT TO THE BOS- I J INESS. WITH IT CAME AN OPPORTUN- I % ITY FOR PROMOTION AND A BROMN I % GRADUATE WAS PLACED IN CHARGE J g AS DEPARTMENT HEAD. I COULD YOU TAKE CHARGE? jfc fa Business experience and knowledge is the decid- ing factor when a depart- ment head is selected. You can get this exper- ience and know ledge at BROWNS :-: ? A course of a Jew months at Brown's will fit yiu for a good paying position, for we have more calls for experienced ★ J help than we can fill. | BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE J W. H. HOWLAND, Mgr. PEORIA. ILLINOIS At 141 [sunrise! GROCERY PEARSON BROS. DEALERS IN GROCERIES MEATS and POULTRY v TELEPHONE 472 | Cor. Court, Jefferson Sixth Sts. | ■ ■ ■ Allegretti Chocolates Seneca Cameras Fountain Drinks Herrick Downs DRUGGISTS The O. H.S. SUPPLY STORE £ £ 3 £ £ £ Pharmaceuticals Prescriptions Toilet Goods I Sundries Mrs. Phelps: ‘Paul, what other great man was born in i8oq?“ Fisher: “My grandfather.” EMBALMER | The Great Daily News- g Walter A. Roscoe £ paper of Southern Iowa % and Northern Missouri, :yv IS— I The Ottumwa i Courier f Daily a a SUBSCRIBE NOW! _____________________ TELEPHONE 44 I FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND PHONE 135 115 West Second Street � Ottumwa, Iowa 142 «ft At Graduation Time THE SUPREME v v GIFT M v Between Friends YOUR « « PHOTOGRAPH PHOTOGRAPHER TO THE ARGUS ANNUAL for FOUR- TEEN CONSECU- TIVE YEARS. $ I ft 143 PALACE SWEET SHOP QUALITY 203 East Main Street SERVICE Miss Houston: Russell, where is Abbottsford? Swenson: Tn the garage, I suppose.' I NEW IDEASI for your--- Business Home - Hobby or Recreation t Try your--- Public Library «ft • Bastian Bros. Co. Makers of CLASS PINS £ Jewelers to the Class of 1920 Stationers to the Class of 1919 V CLASS RINGS ATHLETIC MEDALS Engraved Commencement Invitations and Announce- ments, CALLING CARDS. k £ 922 BAST,AN BLDC ROCHESTER. N. Y. £ 144 ft For something better in the Grocery line Call— GRAHAM’S i $ $ 1 i i i l £ 5j? Sole Agents for the Ferndell Line of Canned Fruits and Vegetables Phone 92—93—94. 103 N. Court Street Teacher: “I am beautiful. What tense is that?” Pupil: “It must be past tense. Yates: I have at last thought of a job I would like. Fisher: What can it be? Yates: Lineman in a wireless telegraph company. Last night I held a little hand. So dainty and so sweet; I thought my heart would surely break. So wildly did it beat. No hand unto my soul Could greater solace bring. Than that which I did hold last night— Three aces and a king. Customer: Where is the boss? Smith at H. D.: He is out to dinner. Customer: Will he be back after dinner1 Smith: No. that's what he went out for. Question: What car made in Illinois starts with T ? Answer: We have no knowledge of a car starting with tea. Up to this time, most cars start with gasoline. 145 Ottumwa School of Music and Dramatic Art Electric Bldg., Third Floor. Cor. Second and Market Sts. Market Street Entrance. Phone (x)5 THOROUGH COURSES IN Voice, Piano, Violin, Violoncello, Harmony, Musical History, Sight Reading, Music in Public Schools, Dramatic Art. VOICE PIANO - VIOLIN VIOLONCELLO - DRAMATIC ART FLUTE - Olive Annette Wheat Henri Ruifrok, Regina McCormick Holcomb - Earl C. Fontaine - Hazel M unger Laura Kramer Moschel Bertha C. Wissner DRAWING AND PAINTING Hazel Hunt Instructor: “Arthur, was that a direct or an indirect question?” Arthur Swanson: That was an interrogative question. SERVICE FIRST QUALITY ALWAYS £ £ $ £ £ £ $ £ £ £ £ £ $ I £ £ £ £ BEN GROTZI ; West End Grocer Geo. F. Heindel 1 £ £ £ £ £ i £ £ £ £ £ William A. Hunt HEINDEL HUNT Attorneys at Law Suite 3, Phoenix Trust Building 114 South Market Street OTTUMWA, IOWA £ £ £ £ £ £ £ i £ 146 « . . NEW YORK LIFE 1 ---------------------------------------- Insurance Company Every student needs life insurance. The New York Life insures both boys and girls. IA11 policies double in case of accidental death from any cause. i flE ASK C. C. PORTER “The Life Insurance Man i s s 147 ft ft M How Far Will Your Dollar Go? Kelly I Springfield Tires There's an old story about George Washington throwing a dollar across the Potomac river—you've heard it many limes—and also the remark from the wag that a dollar would go farther in them days than it will now. It's a pretty good story, at that. But the wag was misin- formed. A dollar can be made to go farther today than ever before—all that is necessary is for you to find the proper place to put that dollar. “Made to Make Good’’ are built with the idea of carrying more miles per dollar than any other tire on the market and they are doing this very thing day after day. Kellys make good because they are made good. They represent the high- est type of expert workmanship—the best materials obtainable and an inspec- tion system that takes all the trouble on its own shoulders, and relieves you of all the worry. Come in and let Automobile Tire. us tell you more about this Best-of-All Our Time is Yours for the Asking. You’ll be interested in the Service that goes with every Kelly-Springfield Tire—the kind of service you have been looking for. Ottumwa Rubber Works 121 East Second Street Ottumwa, Iowa i 8 Remember----- Thompson’s S-h- o - p 5 COMPETENT BARBERS HO S. COURT STREET 148 ft i $ $ i i I i i i i i s i % Daughters’ Summer Dresses Those bits of femininity we designate as Misses or Juniors are more often than not, quite difficult to please. But the little Miss will have no trouble in finding her “darlingest dress at this Store. For our assortments are so large and the styles so varied that we are able to please and satisfy the most exacting. C. E. CROSS CO. The Store of Truthful Advertising. % ft ft Wondering Freshie: How did you become such a great orator? Killinger: “Well you see. I got my start addressing envelopes. Official Willard I Service Station i 1 i s I i l Free Filling and Testing Service, Expert Repair % Work and Charging........ § ELDREDGE BATTERY CO. 134 WEST SECOND STREET Opposite Y. M. C A. Phone Black 1326 ft GIBBONS __ GIBBONS I GROCERY| CO. I ft ft - ft ft ft ft I $ ft ft Country Produce | Staple and Fancy | I . . . Groceries ... I S-----------------------t i 91J-913 CHURCH STREET ft : OTTUMWA, IOWA 14 XXXXXXLXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX S 1 J DR. COPEMAN Dentist x Successor to Dr. Creath J Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx § I DR. ELLER Dentist x Leighton Bldg., Opposite New Hotel J xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i i C. M. WORK, D. D. S. | Dentist X I | XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I X X X X X X DR. DUNNING RALSTON J Dentists x x Over Central Drug Store. J xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx XL DR. D. T. RAMBO Physician and Surgeon Office—4th Floor. Hoffman Bldg. Office Phone—544; Res.—1052 Rooms 31, 32 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 150 at I a ts w : V W c Q 'o 00 T3 5 rji a - k U Si 8 i c § v ? «Jo 5 J.rS J|J| l v O ft) c I c S 3g« w ° c ft) ►• , 2 0 « w-vC W « ► W ft) 0 § 1 8 � S in H , 3 e §i2 ■g-S-g « C ft) .2? � -. ft) w o « tK 0 u -! ■ ft) g vC o H vC d o ft) 0£ W Where Opinions Fail Try Evidence A RE not these recommendations of the people you are acquainted with or know of, con- vincing enough so that you realize you need four Gates Half-Sole Tires or four Gates Double Mileage Tirer for your car? i « 1 Rev. F. E. Fay Jno. K. Mahon Dr. M. F. Moore M.r F. T. Searles Buxton Creamery S. C. Cullen Co. Ottumwa Gas Co. Range’s Bakery Gates Half-Sole Tires Gates Tubes and Flaps Gates Double Mileage Tires THE GOHMANN COMPANY 425-427-429 EAST MAIN STREET The Best Is None loo Good For Me GOODYEAR SERVICE STATION HOOD TIRES AND TUBES I eacher (in test): I will not answer any questions. Darner: Shake, neither will I. EMPIRE i i I I i $ i When in doubt go to the EM- PIRE YOU KNOW it’s good. Always a good Show. Tea Co. 222 E. MAIN STREET Furnishes the greatest per cent of Ottumwa people with their Teas and Coffees. We also handle other merchan- dise and give premium tickets. - WHY NOT GIVE US A TRIAL? 152 H “Old in Years, New in Methods'9 SAMUEL MAHON COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS ...COFFEE ROASTERS... £ i i £ $ £ £ £ £ Teacher: How much time did you spend on this lesson? Pupil: Oh, about half an hour railroad time. Teacher: What do you mean by railroad time? Pupil. Including all stops and delays. ALLOTT • BOTTLING CO. 5 I HENRY W. SUECHTING f 128 W. 2nd Si £Q Phone Blk. 127 PHONE 1028 .';v, £ Soda Water Ginger Ale £ £ £ £ £ £ Carbonic Gas t Burgmeister Orange Smile ft « £ £ £ £ £ Furniture Packed for Shipment J All Kinds of Furniture Repaired Manufacturers of UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE NEW COUCHES and SKIRT BOXES MADE to ORDER and Cleaned. 153 Cramblit Poling FEATURES THE FINEST OF READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING Hirsh Wickwire Co. Fashion Park Clothes Campus Togs These makers are acknowledged “The Best in the World0 IT WILL PAY YOU TO BUY YOUR NEXT SUIT AT CRAMBLIT POLING “THE STORE OF GREATEST VALUES'' $ Theresa S: “I have an awful cold in my head. Stein: Well, you ought to be thankful there's something in it. Miss Van Dyke: Who can give the definition for a circle. ? Freshie: A circle is a straight line going around. Ieacher: Paul did you ever see the Catskill Mountains1 P. Green: No. ma'am. I've seen 'em kill mice, though. Mr. Gustafson: Elizabeth, what made the tower of Pisa lean? Elizabeth B.: I don't know. If I did I would try it. Teacher: Name the five zones. Pupil: Temperate, intemperate, war. postal and O. Tact—The art of lying without being found out. It is always beastly weather at the Zoo. The surest weather profit is stock in a paying umbrella factory. Some people not only believe all they hear, but they imagine the rest. Senior. “You seem to feel mighty proud since you gave a quarter to the Red Cross. Freshie: Yep! Talk about doing your bit, why I’ve done my two bits. 154 Sl Copyright 1919 Hart Schaffner Marx Stylish; all-wool; guaranteed A double breasted waist-seam model, ready for you in a variety of new, lively pat- terns; a good style tailored right, made by Hart Schaffner Marx Just a sample of our service; one of the many new styles that are here. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE HUB CLOTHIERS OTTUMWA, IOWA ♦ it 155 Distinctiveness Quality and Style SUITS —$20.00 to $45.00 That’s what you want in your clothes— and that's what you get when you buy them at . . DOTY'S . . 209-211 E. MAIN ST. OTTUMWA. IOWA Mr. Simon (seizing a frisky Freshman): Freshman: T believe he has, sir.'' I believe Satan has a hold on you. _ | Special Attention § to Party Orders £ ____ 1 ANY i £ £ KIND YOU WANT PACKED and DELIVERED GRAHAM ICE CREAM CO. no E. THIRD STREET PHONE iq6o £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Chas. T. Sullivan Lester Jay SULLIVAN JAY UNDERTAKERS 130 W. SECOND PHONE 122 ST. EFFICIENT SERVICE COURTEOUS TREATMENT REASONABLE PRICES AUTO AMBULANCE AUTO EQUIPMENT £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ § £ £ £ 156 I CANDIES ICE CREAM f w j N. COURT i a Private Rooms for Special Parties. 1 107 LUNCHEONETTE My latest painting. I never saw a sunset look like that. Well, what do you think I am. a mere copyist? i ■ a ■ : y i I SHINDLEY’S GROCERY AND MARKET PHONE 728 it The Clean Store yy ASH AND MAIN STS. OTTUMWA, IOWA ★ 157 J. n wayo uiiuwillg UUlllCUUH EMPORIUM - Always Showing Something New ---- 109 EAST MAIN STREET � Miss Dress I ft Pretty Beautiful Dresses for Girls and Misses. These latest style Dresses are made of White Georgette Net Organdie in all col- ors, priced from $15 to $39.50 MIDDY BLOUSES, SUITS, REGULA- TION STYLE IN WHITE, PINK AND BLUE, Special at............. Z25 $10 -m .€. j -jj. ‘What is the difference between an apple and a pretty girl? “Give it up. One you squeeze to get cider and the other you get side er to squeeze. 5 The IOWA CAFE $ s ft ft ft ft $ $ ft ft ft £ £ The Natural Place to Pat SHORT ORDERS AND PICNJC LUNCHES A SPECIALTY. Try Our SUNDAY DINNERS. : 124 E. Second St. The BEST PLACE in OTTUMWA to Buy MENS’ CLOTHES is AT THE Glasgow Tailors 224 East Main Street Davies Bros. i None Lower $15 Some Higher You do yourself an injustice if you buy elsewhere before seeing our Thousand Styles. 158 OTTUMWA, IOWA Iowa Success School ____________________________________________________ == A Fully Accredited Commercial School M. A. ROBERTS, President FRANK T. ROBERTS, Vice Pres. W. W. TOOLE, Sec’y and Mgr 159 | “JOHN KELLY” I FOOTWEAR It isn't often that you will find ease and Style so perfectly combined as in these “John Kelly Shoes for Women. % YOU SHOULD VISIT OUR STORE and SEE HOW CAREFULLY and f PRETTILY THESE SHOES ARE MADE and HOW WELL THEY FIT % BIERCE’S SHOE STORE 218 EAST MAIN STREET $ s 3 Miss Merritt: “Describe a caterpillar.” Paul Green: “A caterpillar is an upholstered worm. WRITE RIGHT I with an EVERSHARP PENCIL—ALWAYS SHARP NEVER SHARPENED--- $1 00 UP ____________ ---- Self Filling Fountain Pens $1.50 and Up 1 i $ — § — r -� • � � � A—il 1 UWi 1 S QUALITY JEWELER 205 east main 1 R. B. SWENSON The Newest— I Kuppenheimer Style ideas are on dis- play now. i Come and See Them 160 § K I Buy those Good Things to Eat at the— § t GLOBE TEA CO. Ottumwa’s Real Grocery and Market We are as near you as your Telephone. GROCERY 668 MARKET 660 216 E. Main Street Twas a wintry day in summer: The rain was snowing fast. The barefoot boy with shoes on Stood sitting on the grass. Mrs. Phelps (in 12A English): “Paul, give an example of an infinitive used as an object. Paul F.: “She is my wife to be. A Morrell (translating Latin): “I—will—be—shot. Miss Elarper (absent-mindedly): Very good.” Teacher: I did not mean to break off your train of thought. Butler: Well, it was only a freight anyhow; I couldn’t express it. Do right and fear no man. Don’t write and fear no woman. Marywill Parker: What magazine would be likely to give you the best report of a fire? Clinton Ticknor: I give up. Marywill: Powder Magazine. How do you like the way she plays the ukelele? It's not loud enough’’ No, it's not loud enough to drown out her singing. 161 ♦tf � ! PUTNAM BRIDGEMAN ! ___________________________________________ THE CASH STORE 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 Draperies, Ladies’ and Children’s Wash Dresses, Middies, Waists, Ladies’ $ Wash Skirts and Petticoats, Corsets, Millinery, Uunderwear for Men, Women : : : : and Children, Ribbons, Notions, Etc.. Iitc. : : : : ALUMINUM WARE WE ARE SOLE AGENTS FOR THE GENUINE “MIRRO’ Bell (writing home): Say, how do you spell financially’? Hunt: 'F-i-n-a-n-c-i-a-1-l-y, and you should spell embarrassed’ with two r’s a iMt For the Graduate On the Honor Roll Stevens’ Boots, Pumps and Oxfords for Spring and Summer are Graduates of the foremost institution of footwear education. Every model we display is a graduate of the sternest school of footwear building where quality is a prime pre-requisite and style is demanded, before the shoe receives its degree. Enjoy shoes of beauty and true style distinction of treating your feet to a pair of Stevens' Shoes. They fit Superbly. STEVENS' SHOE STORE, 106 East Main Street § 102 ft )( 1 Ottumwa Stamp Works Printers and Manufacturers ---------------------------------------- X5bc ©ift Store” ft ft UR stock is always com- plete with the newest and latest of novelties suitable for Graduation Gifts, Birthdays and Weddings. tj Come to this store and you will find just the gift you are looking for in— Fine China, Toilet Sets, Hand Bags, Music Rolls, Writing Folios, Fountain Pens, Eversharp Pencils, Fine Stationery, Kodaks 1 i ■ rJC “Particular Goods for Particular People V PRINTER OF THE ARGUS ANNUAL EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR 163 H ♦ pr ALWAYS CORRECT j tt Pit V. ' '■ y y Aijy |S|yL f rife W 1 M MC V fAt Off s ojes i,i THIS TRADE MARK Stamped on Every Pair is Your As- surance of STYLE and Satisfaction. Wi ’SHOE ECONOMISTS — ----v---- 4MHIHM Hasn’t she beautiful hair? Um. How light it is. It dazzles me. Well, she can switch it off. THE SARGENT I DRUG STORE C. A. HILL Agency for «ft � ft 2 i i ft ft ft « : 't' Let us fill your wants and ; w ill be sure to be satisfied Rexall, Eastman Kodaks, Liggett s Guth’s Candies a. it w it W M W I v W jV ,w. W it A it w it it IF ft M W W it W v . IF it it it w. W. it ■1 A. it jit iF M it it it � F Manufacturers of the Famous ■ CREAM Ask for these at your dealers Phone 425 164 I. A. ODENWALDER CO. Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Etc. Estimates made cheerfully on All Kinds of Building Materials. • TELEPHONE 743 Paints, Oils, Glass Asphalt Shingles Rubber Roofings ♦ t Gorin: Why does the sun set? Thompson: Shoot. Gorin: Because it gets tired standing. 1 BATES-Dr. of | | OPTOMETRY f ____________ i i i 1 i $ carry a supply of uncut lens and do our own grinding to size and shape desired. OVER HUB ★ Wiring, Fixtures, Supplies j 117 E. Main St. OTTUMWA % I =SAFETY= | ELECTRIC CO. | , —; 5 : - S S 219 E. Main St. Phone 324 % ELECTRIC FANS SEE US NOW WHILE OUR STOCK IS AT ITS BEST 165 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | M. A. Roberts John F. Webber x ROBERTS WEBBER Lawyers x i x Practice in Ail Courts Office Rooms i, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Over Citizens Savings Bank x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x x DR. BASTRON Dentist Over Wool worth’s 5 10 Cent Store. x x x x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX i i X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 5 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx GEO. F. HEINDEL Attorney and Counselor Phoenix Trust Building. We ought to have named Harry ’Flannel,’ remarked the fond mother. Why? queried the devoted father. Because he shrinks from washing, dear. Your neck is like a typewriter. Why is that ? Both Underwood, of course. Visitor: Bobby, did the doctor say you had any pronounced illness1 Bobby: He did. but I couldn’t pronounce it. 166 � • ★ a HAMMERSMITH KORTMEYER CO. 116 MICHIGAN STREET MILWAUKEE Engravers and Printers of High Grade Annuals it £ 167 Do You Like Good Coffee? _________________________________________________ 1 $ i 1 £ £ £ £ i £ £ £ If you do, you have a treat in store for you, and if ordinary coffee does not agree with you, you have still more reason to be interested in WAPELLO CHIEF STEEL CUT COFFEE It means better coffee for you than was form- erly possible. It means more cups of coffee to the pound than any other coffee sold for the same price. Ask Your Dealer J. G. HUTCHISON CO., DISTRIBUTORS £ Mr. Crisp: “What are the duties of the antitoxin clerk of the state? Ruth E. He takes care of the intoxicated. | Bicycles and • Bicycle Sundries „ The most complete £ stock in the city. £ We also give that £ Prompt Service and £ Courteous ment which pleases. £ it;--------- £ Treat- £ £ £ B. A. Hand Co. 2 402 CHURCH ST. | Dupy’s Bakery 106 S. MARKET ST. PHONE NO. 160 : • £ £ £ £ £ £ The finest of Bread and £ Pastries of all kinds. For parties, picnics and weddings a Specialty. V £ 168 w: i t MAKE ELECTRICITY YOUR SERVANT Electricity has solved every housekeeping problem and brought to ihe average home such convenience as have hith- erto been enjoyed by the wealthy. Wire Your Home this Spring! If you haue ever experienced electrical comfort you al- ready realize the luxurious convenience of brilliant, easily controlled electric light to say nothing of the countless house- hold helps available only to wired homes. Ottumwa Railway Light Co. 201-205 East Second Street Hymie: “Why didn’t you play that ball in the side pocketv Morris: I’m not supposed to know everything that’s in Pool’s Index. I Visit the— HOTEL 1 OTTUiMWA I 1 2 2 2 ★ § I Seneca Cameras Sporting Goods 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 $ 2 $ 2 2 Ice Cream Iowa Avenue PHARMACY In Business for YOUR HEALTH 169 There Are Now 197 Penney Stores Oper- i $ i i $ 1 1 t - } It ating In 25 States Selling Dependable Merchandise For Less Makes Us Grow HERE ARE SOME OTHER REASONS TOO —We Sell For Cash Only. —We sell at one price to everybody. We operate our business econom- ically. having no credit accounts, thus no losses. —having no collectors. —having no delivery system. —We hold no special sales but sell at same price every day. —We Buy For Cash. We buy direct from Manufact- urers. We buy in large quantities for 197 Stores. We eliminate Middle-Men’s pro- fits almost entirely. We are content with small profits. IN 1918 WE SOLD OVER TWENTY-ONE MILLION DOLLARS J. C. PENNEY COMPANY A NATION-WIDE INSTITUTION (Ottumwa Store 214 E. Main St.) $ Miriam: T do wish Jim would hurry up and propose.’ Mary: “But I thought you didn’t like him. Viriam: I don’t; I want to be rid of him. You look as though you had loved and lost. ” “No. I loved and got her. Miss Fetzer: ‘1 want you to be able to talk on your feet. .Sophomore: That's rather a broad subject for me. Do you know Poe’s ‘Raven’?” No. What’s the matter with him1 Sec the splinter in my hand. Loud the anguished Senior said. But his teacher cruelly snapped. I warned you not to scratch your head.” Prof.: Any fool could work that simple little problem. Soph.: I hat s where you have the advantage over me. Max R.: Another turn in that dance and I would have died. — ???—: Oh lets have just one more dance to-night. ” Now if you have that in your head, said Miss Anderson w ho had explained a proposition to Stein. You have it all in a nut-shell. 170 ft ft Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Daggett Funeral Directors and Embalmers ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS Chairs and Tables for Parties and Weddings. Phone 127 171 T7E invite every student of Ottumwa v v High school to visit our show room, our parts department and our shop. Gel acquainted with the Willys-Overland line, the service that follows it and its home in Ottumwa. It will help) you to decide what car to buy. Overland-Ottumwa Co. Boy: I want to buy some paper.'' Dealer: 'What kind of paper1'' Boy: You'd better give me fly paper. 1 want to make a kite. 4Mt n i n . • I —- —: Poling Electric Co. PHONE 202 _________ at EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL I : 207 EAST SECOND STREET PHONE 202 1 $ £ £ £ £ $ All Aboard!!! HIGH SCHOOL JOHNNIES I £ Here is to you that you may pul as much indi- viduality into yourselves as does £ £ £ FRED STONE —IN— $ “Johny Get Your Gun” % ---------------------- A An Artcraft Special Attraction 3—DAYS—3 | Beginning May 29th I PRINCESS Dwight B. Baker, Proprietor 172 | --those who understand motor car con- ! struction in its modern development de- scribe the New Studebaker Models as “the cars of the year.” Beautiful in design Thoroughly modern Mechanically right £ £ £ £ ■ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ % | LIVERY, UNDERTAKING ft - Demonstration on request E. DAGGETT SONS Phone 152 TRANSFER, Instructor: Describe the surface of the brain. J. F.: It consists of irregular ridges called convulsions. Business is Good I Yes - - AT SWANSON GUSTAVE SON The Model Grocery and Market BUILT on QUALITY SERVICE, PRICE, : SATISFACTION. : 823 N. Court St. Phone 420-421 -y w -A ■A £ - £ ■ £ If Money Saving Interests You f ★ : • ,ru SWIRLES fo i DRYGOODS 112 East Mam Street 173 e z « S X|yi 1W Before Ottumwa Had a HIGH SCHOOL ! s I , G I The Boys looked to us for Good Clothes They have been “Doing It” ever since--in constantly increasing numbers AND WITH CONSTANTLY INCREASING SATISFAC- TION AND CONFIDENCE.................... We GREET YOU To-day With the assurance, that of all that’s Best and Newest and Niftiest--in clothes, we stand supreme................................ . B. SAX CO. A. E. GUSTAVESON, Vice President P. MALONEY, Secretary J. B. SAX. President ★ Did you profit much by the lecture? You bet. We matched pennies the whole time and I won nine. Choose Your Store Carefully It is a matter of PROFIT or LOSS TO YOU. We are not going to ask you to decide upon this store as YOUR STORE with- out a sound reason for doing so. We are going to ask you to put it to the test—to compare our goods, value for value with those sold elsewhere. To actually prove to your own satisfaction the under-price supremacy which we claim. We sell only dependable goods marked at reasonable prices. We carry no untrust- worthy merchandise You can be absolutely certain of the QUALITY of anything you get here just as you can be certain of the reasonable price. If by any chance it shouldn't make good—WE WILL. yyoneCun I . . j 174