Pennell Institute - Whirlpool Yearbook (Gray, ME)

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THE to find out what it has in store for him. How the earth revolve What will happen if our sun suddenly disappears? Scien- tists from the earliest ages to the great Einstein of modern times have tried to find a solution to these problems. Many complex theories have been will around the sun? long worked out by well known scientists. However, it less known scientist to find the correct was the fortune of a solution and to prove his predecessors were wrong in their various hypotheses. This man by careful re- search determined that our sun would vanish on May 12. 1935, at exactly 12.18 A.M. Central Standard time. His predictions were that. first, there would be complete darkness followed by intense cold. For an indefinite time the Earth float crazily through the heavens until destroyed by would some other heavenly body or attracted by another sun. ТЕ it were attracted by another sun of some other Galaxy. it would gradually begin to revolve in its new orbit. Then the conditions would be similar to those on Earth before the terrible catastrophe. Now the problem was, “How can I save my friends and family?” After deep study, he devised the following scheme. He decided to bore a shaft made of special alloy of steel deep into the ground. The place he selected was on the western plains of the United States. The scientist knew that the Marth would travel through space at such a rapid rate that it would be turned into a flaming mass. In other words, it would become a comet. Also as the Earth travelled through PENNELL WHIRLPOOL 15 the heavens, he feared immense pieces Therefore, at every fifty feet in this steel shaft, this genius placed bulkheads. When a section of the Earth would tear loose the bulkhead would drop and still keep them protected. At the bottom of the tube was an immense steel chamber. This was equipped with modern con- veniences; electric lights, heating and refrigerating systems, and also with oxygen cylinders and several tons of liquid air. With radium and a devise which he invented, he was able to see the conditions on any part of the Earth. Life was going on as usual when on Мах 12, 1935, at 12.18 A.M. there was darkness. The “modern Noah” gathered his friends and family into the steel chamber. He also took fishes and would drop off into space. instantaneous useful animals, plants. Provisions enough to last for a long time were stored in the chamber. Just as had been predicted. the Earth started floating crazily through the heavens. Soon it burst into flames and immense pieces began to drop off. The top of the steel shaft began to melt but a bulkhead dropped and they were protected. Through his radium invention he could follow the happen- ings on the surface. One day, the inhabitants of the chamber were frightened by a severe crash. The Earth had collided with the Moon. The speed of the Earth was slackened because it now had to drag the Moon with it. For weeks longer they whirled through space. Finally the people

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14 THE an imperialistic country. By the Monroe Doctrine, our country pledged But has she lived up to that pledge? In this doctrine there is the paragraph: “With the existing colonies or depen- dencies of any European power we have not interfered nor will not inter- fere.” If when the United States went to war with Spain, she did not break this clause. then, I sav. the United States is not imperialistic. The country declared war with Spain in order to free Cuba from the clutches of the so-called “Cruel Spaniard”. However, it seems to me that under- neath there was a desire to get Porto Rico and other desirable possessions of Spain's fast diminishing domains. For what reason did the United States extend her flag to the Philip- pines? In order to explain the matter thoroughly, it is necessary to review the history from 1897 to 1905. Just before the Spanish-American war, thc countries of Europe were making “mincemeat” out of China. Each country was getting ninety-nine ycar leases on different parts of China, hop- ing that in time it would eventually get control of all the illiterate country. For the United States to seize a “sphere of influence in China” was repugnant to the traditional policy of the country, and would not have been acquiesced to bv the Senate. Vet, the occupation of the Philippines would give us a vantage point from which we could still have a decisive influence in the Orient. This matter was prob- ably given a great deal of considera- tion before war was declared. Is this herself not to be domineering. PENNELL WHIRLPOOL not, by the very meaning of the term, imperialism ? American missionaries went to Ha- waii. Later merchants exploited cof- fee and sugar plantations. A new Queen came to the throne and tried to overthrow the Constitution. A pro- visional government was s et up by the whites, and troops were landed to pro- tect the government. The Islands were proclaimed a part of the United States and the Senate voted them a part of our country in July. 1898. As a last example, Iet us take the Panama Canal The United States wanted the small strip of land. but Colombia would not give it up. Panama's ministers met with represen- tatives from the United States in a secret meeting, and the next evening a quiet revolution took place in Panama. We stationed boats off the order to prevent foreign troops from landing. Within one week, negotia- tions were completed and plans for the canal were under way. There is no direct evidence that this country was involved but there is circumstantial evidence. I do not mean to sav that I do not believe in imperialism, for I do to some extent. However. I believe that we should not carry the Monroe Doctrine and at the same time extend our power. If we are going to be imperialistic, let us drop the Monroe Doctrine; if not, let us live up to its principles. ERNEST LIBBY, 31. zone. coast in THE END OF THE SUN Through all the ages, man has tried to see through the mists of the future

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16 THE PENNELL WHIRLPOOL began to feel the Earth slow down. Gradually, dim features of the Earth’s shell could be distinguished. Then small clouds began to form. Soon the days and nights became regular. The Earth had reached its new Sun. The adventurers soon ascended to the surface of the Earth. had begun. A new era SILAS FOSTER, '34. WHAT IS WOMAN? This guestion has puzzled man. Noted wisemen have deducted only theories. I am going to place before ‚уон all the obtainable data on this odd creature so that you, in vour leisure hours, may ponder and, by chance of luck, arrive at a definite conclusion. You might ask me why no one has been able to explain this freak of na- ture. To be exact, it is because she is the most independable biped in exist- ence. She does things not expected of her with no plausible reason. She will gossip about her best friends and then be as tight-lipped as a clam about those not so close to her. Sometimes she wishes to be in the lime-light and then again the moonlight is her choice. The Bible tells us that Eve was made froma rib of Adam's. Poor man, to think that he should lose his spare rib to bring about the existence of such an ungrateful rag-chewer as is the modern woman. Why couldn't the rib of a worm or jelly fish be used in- stead? Many a man wishes that he now had this rib to take the place of those broken by his wife. The only all round description that fits the average woman is one that a critic of this country made. The modern woman is exactly like a bunga- low, painted on the front, shingled on the back and has no upper story. Note: The writer has left for parts unknown (the usual case) for fear that the irresponsible sex might mistake his good intent for prejudice. However, if anyone wishes to tell the writer what she thinks about him (by correspond- ence only) she may place her spon- staneous missiles in the small loving- cup on the bookcase. An old faithful servant will see that they reach their destination. ANON. THE RIVER My banks are often visited There, anglers like to stroll, Spending many happy hours Casting their lines from the knoll. Never a day am I lonely While the summer sun shines bright. For to bands of joyous children. Mv cool waters give delight. The sun goes down; the shadows fall. The children now have fled; Still I am not deserted, For the stars shine on my bed. PHYLLIS BARTON, '33. THE BEGINNING OF THE SNOWSHOE Once there were two Indians called the Oak and the Elm. The Oak was short, broad and very strong. The Elm was tall, slender and very strong