Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE THEN AND NOW In the beginning of all things God ereated man in his image and gave him dominion over the beasts of the field, the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea. Man was lonely and desired a eom- panion. To satisfy this longing God ere- ated a woman. All went well until Eve was seized by an aeute attack of curios- ity, a disease prevalent among all mem- bers of her sex. After their expulsion from Iden, Adam asserted his authority and became master of his family. TLuelk- ily for him Ive had never seen a movie or a washing machine and had never heard of the installment plan. If she had, the history of the world would be slightly different. Man remained leader through the ages and woman followed in his footsteps. Women continued in this state until the early part of the twentieth century, when her sex began a determined effort to break down the barriers of tradition and establish themselves on an equal footing with men. At first they were not successful. Then the boll weevil attacked the cotton fields of the south. Serious measures require serious rem- edies, so the American woman volun- teered to sacrifice several inches of the voluminous draperies which covered her person. Thus the freedom of women begins. It was about this time, I believe, that some patriotie Jap invented silk stockings. This simple invention made Japan one of the most powerful of the world nations. As woman gained physical freedom, she argued with irre- sistible logic that she should have mental freedom also. Man had no seruples against physieal freedom, so as an exper- PENNELL WIHTRLPOOL 5 iment he yielded to her demands and wave her the vote. Their next move was to bring about the subjection of man. First they passed the 18th amendment, then the direet primary law, and as a crowning blow they decided against the League of Nations. We can handle our domestie affairs without arbitration,’’ said they. A woman would be lost without the pleasure of a family quarrel or the latest scandal about her neighbors. Year by year they grew stronger. Drunk with power and the praise of reformed reformers, they elected two governors. A writer once said, ‘ The best laid plan will fail.’’ They forget that 99% of the fair sex worship that little green god ealled jealousy. Before the war Amer- ica did not have enough government. To-day we have too much. Oh! for the days gone by when men were men and women were women. To whom it may coneern: If there are any who wish revenge, the author has left for parts unknown. Some say he was crossed in love, others say he owed the Senior class for candy. SLIM’S DOG One fine afternoon a tall clean-cut looking man followed by a huge collie rode into the little western town of Lost River. Ile rode to the Post Office, dis- mounted, left the dog to watch his horse, strode past the small group of loafers to the window, and asked for Frank Pearson’s mail. The sheriff, who was one of the loafers, eyed the dog suspic- iously. The morning before there had

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2 YHE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL Pennell Institute should have a debat- ing team. During the last quarter cen- tury the art of public speaking has fallen into disuse. In the past, weekly declamations were required of the stu- dents of Pennell. In some respects this method of speaking was practical; in others it was not. The chief argument against it is that it was exceedingly painful for those taking part. At the present time humanity and the Soph- omore class would be greatly benefited if this system were to be employed as a means of curbing unruly freshmen. Waving disposed of the ‘‘freshies’’, how about the remaining classes? A clear understanding of English grammar is necessary to the average student. De- bating brings into play those points of grammar which are emphasized in the English classes. It also gives the school much publicity which it would not receive otherwise. Another advantage is the financial side. The profits real- ized from the debates could be used for many improvements which are needed at the present time. est argument in Perhaps the great- favor of a debating team is its benefit to the future citizen. Arguments presented in a logical way train a person to think for himself and not be swayed by the empty enthusiasm of the mob. Ameriea’s future citizens must have logieal minds and clear heads if they are to decide wisely on the great issues which will confront them. Such minds enabled our leaders of the past to lay the foundations of a mighty republic, and such minds will enable our leaders of the future to make America the friend of right and the enemy of wrong. I have given you several reasons why Pennell Institute should have a debat- ing team. Let’s get together and work hard, and may success reward our efforts. W.S. C., ’29

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G TIE PENNELDL been seven sheep found dead on the range. Slim came from the Office and was about to ride away when the sheriff touched him lightly on the shoulder. “Fine looking dog you have ihere.’’ Slim turned, looked at the stranger for a moment, and said. “Yes, sir, I would give my life for that dog, he’s a great pal.’”’ The sheriff learned that Slim, as he was called, was living in a cabin in the mountains. Ile had come from the east to the west for his health. A week after his interview with the sheriff Slim woke to find his dog, Spot, missing. IIe ate breakfast and went out to look for him. He went but a short distance when the sheriff and two prom- inent sheep men overtook him on foam- ing horses. “‘Tlello,’’? they said, ‘‘twelve more sheep have been found over on range seven; it is the work of a killer.’’ Slim showed his surprise, inquired what a killer was, and offered his services. They explained that a killer was a ‘lone’? wolf or dog that wanders through the sheep country spreading terror to the sheepmen. Slim saddled his mount and was ready to ride with the three men when Spot eame in with his jaws much covered with fresh blood. Spot eame bounding up to his master with a look of triumph on his face and he was much troubled to think that he didn’t get the usual kind words and attention from his mas- ter. The sheriff looked at the dog and then spoke to Slim. “There is the killer! the looks of that dog! I never liked If you don’t WILIRLPOOL want to kill him, I will do the job for au Soom that is the law.”’ Slim pleaded with the sheriff but he wouldn’t listen. He drew his gun and was ready to fire when Slim planted himself in front of Spot and = said quietly, ‘‘You will shoot him over my dead body!”’ The sheriff was angry and threatened Slim, but his angry words were broken by a shout from up the road. A Mex- ican herder and a stranger were approaching and across the shoulders of the Mexican was a huge wolf. The man came up, patted the dog, and then turned to the astonished sheriff. He explained that he was a government man hired to track and capture the killer. The night before he had seen two swiftly moving objects running across the plains. As they neared the foot of the mountains, he recognized the killer and the dog. The wolf suddenly turned to attack the collie. They fought for a minute and then the dog got the wolf by the throat, and battered him over the rough ground, until finally the wolf ceased his struggles. The dog stood by for a moment and then, seeing that the wolf was dead, left. The man followed him as quickly as possible because he was afraid the dog might be shot for the killer. The sheriff turned to Slim and apologized for speaking as he did and rode away. All the sheep- men in the town helped Slim to get a flock of his own and Spot tended them at night. He has the reputation of being the most popular sheep dog in the state. H. Norman Cole, 1928.