Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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28 MADROSO The Misses lna Holm and Yvonne Lawson are coming soon to William Poston's Dime Vaudeville Theater, according to a report received here today. Watch for them! The talented American inventor, Bolton White, has invented a new soap for his own personal use. which he very appropriately calls White-wash. Taber and Terrill, the Terrible Twins, will perform at the community house tomorrow. The Richardson and Pyle Big Eight Ring Circus is coming to town tomorrow. 'The press agent says that each time either proprietor receives a proposal, they add a ring. Just how does he mean that, we wonder? M. Perry. Stationery.—Advt. Vou are all cordially invited to attend the grand opening of the Peppy Peanut Parlor, Everything for Sale, according to the proprietors of the establishment. Helen Wilson and Thomas Tors. Results of the Kiddie Kar race held at the Stanford Track yesterday: Mile race won by Margaret Ximmerli. Ann Xschokke second. Cnfortunately we cannot give the time, as the judge’s watch rati down while awaiting the finish of the race. Miss Cardoza announces the addition of an excellent assortment of chewing string, shoe pins, and safety gum to her already large stock. -Advt. Trace Newland, registrar of the Purissima Union High School, announces the dis- covery of an original excuse for tardiness. She has sent the evidence to the famous chemist, Roma Mallet, to be analyzed. The perpetrator is under the care of the Rev. Philip Morse. Kisaku Sato, Japanese ambassador to the Republic of Los Altos, is reported to have said that, from his own observations, he judged that that country owed its civilized state entirely to the Forum Missions, Benicia de Niedman, Director. Elizabeth Sheafe. the famous actress, who appeared for the first time on the local professional stage in “An Old Oaken Bucket.” was severely criticized by Alice Spooner, noted dramatic reviewer. Miss Sheafe was victorious at the end of the third round, how- ever, and will appear tonight as usual.—Press Agent. The Niklason Running School. “Come to me and learn how to get away with any- thing.”—Advt. I.eRoy Newland, famous peanut magnate, quotes Dr. Frances O'Leary, food specialist, as saying that popcorn and peanuts are good for hunger, lack of food, and appetite. Vail Murchison, the famous cartoonist, was seriously wounded with a hatpin by Hordes Nyman, efficiency expert, for drawing too many cards in a poker game. Loren Hopper’s “ Treatise on the Toad” will be ready to go to press tomorrow, says L L. I mphreys of the Varna and Umphrcys’ Printing Establishment. Society note. Miss Sadler entertained Mr. Kinkead yesterday afternoon. She also entertained him this afternoon. Miss Sadler will entertain Mr. Kinkead tomorrow afternoon. Eleanor Wagner, the famous movie queen of the Robert Richards’ Corporation Films, has published the following touching fragment on the death of her eleventh husband, the late Harry Stevenson:

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M A D R 0 X 0 27 m)t Class of ’23 tn 1989 News items from the Monthly Spy Glass for February 29. M. Denny, Felitor; D. L. ('. W. Evans, D.D., Assistant Editor. No others need apply. Big society function. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Vierra were among those present. Professor Henry A. Wardenburg announces the opening of his modern, up-to-date Latin school. (No grammar taught.) When Okc Hartman saw Howard Hansen in a dress suit, waiting on the table at Snyder's Free Candy Counter, he gave a long, loud, hoarse, raucous smile. Enough. There is another fluctuation in the market owing to the big killing in Christmas Island stamps made by M. Stedman, financier. Donald Hitt Alden a heavy blow. Tinney pitched a wonderful game in the World’s Series. The only hit was when he hit the batter with the arm he threw away. Douglas Aiken? So would you after winning the thirty mile marathon in 2 (days) flat (on his back). T. Doi will give an illustrated lecture on “Why the Japanese Chose Chosen.” If you don’t go you probably won’t hear it. Buy Corput’s Underwear. Manufactured by Bill Van Den Corput.—Advt. Prof. Lawrence Young, principal of the local kindergarten, makes the following statement in his recently published autobiography: “One must be Young to understand correctly the young.” The Mah Jongg championship was played off last night with great spirit. George Ashley and Kdyth Allen stood Donald Doane and Elizabeth llazata. Both teams fought hard, but Ashley’s long track experience counted in the end. He says that root- ing won the game. Miss Eloise Badius’ startling book, “The God Without a Job. Since Volstead,” will be reviewed by William Bodley, our literary critic, at a later date. For Sale—One dairy in excellent condition. Apply to M. Butterfield. Hon. Edward Browne will speak at Clifford Clute’s Pavilion on “The Most Beautiful Color on Earth,” next Saturday. Mademoiselle M. Hare—Shampoo a specialty.—Advt. A favorable verdict was rendered the eminent jurist Guy King in the case of Fen- wick vs. Madden. Miss Fenwick, when interviewed by Donald MacLeod, our cor- respondent, gave out the following statement for publication: “Isn’t it Madden ing?” Asa glowing personal tribute to Irene Fox and Ruth Farmin. Roland Wight has at last made public his clever song hit, “Don’t try to box ’em while they’re Farmin’.” l our manager Louis Brockington has announced that Senoritas Wilma Fenner and Dorothy Gloyd will sing “Sweet and Low” at the concert this evening. The manager is evidently unfamiliar with the voices of the two divas. Rumor has it that they will be accompanied by Angeline Galiardo on the harmonica and Wilma Henry on the jazz flute. Leila Robbins and Lillian Yassar will sing “Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep.” Miss Shizuko Hironaka has been appointed manager of the complaint department of Keegan’s 5, 10. and 15 cent store.

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M A D R O X O 29 “Here lies my spouse; please leave him lie. For he’s at rest, and so am I.” M. Fredde Zieberre. premier danseur. is in the hospital, owing to the fact that he stepped on a tack while executing the Hammer Dance. Mr. Brooker has now perfected his scheme for an ammonia ice plant in Dawson. Buy your stock now. Denny Wood has gone on another trip to Mexico. Sheriff Dus Offcrman, the two gun man. says he hopes to join him soon. William Butler undertook to clean up Hedges the other day. When Hedges got through with him he wanted to know why Bill didn’t finish what he undertook. So Bill decided to undertake things that were already finished. His gigantic figure will look very well in the customary black clothes. F. Kellogg and C. Tronslin have gone into partnership as express men. They certainly can make furniture move both ways from the middle. Lloyd McAulay admitted that no one person had yet attained all knowledge. (Bughouse fable.) Federal Judge Cathcart today handed down a decision declaring the use of corned beef and cabbage as food unconstitutional. He was immediately reversed by Chief Justice Irving Levin at the request of ex-Kaiser Wilhelm Patrick of Ireland. Moose Brokaw. I. W. W. president, has issued a proclamation demanding the 8- minute day. The people of Stanford have raised $5,000 to enable the eminent poet, J. Basye- Price, to travel. They say it’s worth it. John Broadwood is now giving chances on his recently perfected perpetual-motion machine with each 100 shares of oil stock. Pilmitas brokers have raised the premiums on auto insurance due to the fact that Mr. K. Strain is now living in their city. Harold Friis has just completed his history entitled “How I Would Have Run the World.” Mr. Williamson has resigned his position ns floorwalker in a local store to take a similar position in the Emporium. Jessica Contiover’s hair dressing parlor will soon be open. Last week Jack Nauman sent a long telegram C. O. D. to the President telling him just how to conduct the U. S. A. Charles Grant is making excellent progress at raising stock and Cain, having in- vented a new variety. 'Captain Connor’s last consignment of XXX from Cuba was confiscated by Admiral Astor Newman. I’he Admiral said he thought he might find some use for it. Sr. Dn. Rustico Gotera y Abcto has just been elected president of the Philippines by the close vote of 1 to 0. All other Filipinos have gone to Ireland. Professor W. L. Palmer is now ready to receive danc- ing pupils. Sliss Evelyn Snyder, so- ciety leader, discharged her cook the other day. She says the cook. Barbara Marx, always insisted on eating len- tils all day Sunday. Mint . Naomi Button is playing a leading role in the musical comedy “Off Again.” The Rt. Rev. Ethen has consented to repeat his ser- mon on the text “Let the Dogs of War he Converted into the Weenies of Peace.” President Doris Strong of the local power company en- tertained J uanita Warden- burg yesterday afternoon.