Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 262 of the 1920 volume:

EX-LIBRIS P 4— Hi BSi '5 ' •- -if. ■ i � 3W a t i f a 5 9 3 • This has been a year of reconstruction. The whole country has seen this great movement back to normal con- ditions. During the past year Peru has felt the influence of the return of peace and school activities show the change. The purpose of this annual is to record this year of Peru’s life as faithfully as possible. As such an account then, we pre- sent this book with a knowl- edge of its short-comings to whoever may feel an interest in the affairs of this school. .it. JU '•£ ' FERVVJAK To George Elliott Howard and Anna Morehead Joy Why a Golden Anniversary? Fifty years ago a young lad and maiden completed the required work and received their diplomas from Peru. The graduation of these two is insignificant compared with the graduation of over three thousand since that lime. Yet we celebrate and dedicate to their honor —why? Not because of the number, not because of the event, but because these two lives have been consecrated and devoted to the golden service of education. George E. Howard and Anna Morehead were the first two to receive diplomas from any higher educational institution in Nebraska. On com- mencement day in 1870, under the shade of a group of small oaks on the campus where now the great boulder marks the spot, these two young people delivered their orations and were presented their diplomas by Hon. S. P. Majors. It is an impressive fact that fifty years afterward, in 1920, there fifty times as many graduates to be given their diplomas by Hon. T. J. Majors, son of this same S. P. Majors. Little did the faculty and friends, led by Dr. and Mrs. McKenzie, in congratulating these two young people, appreciate the fact that the young man, Howard, should in time become one of America’s greatest educators, leader of thought among the nation’s most learned scholars. Truly his life has been fifty golden years of service. Yet, the one who stood by his side on that graduation day, too has given one-half century of service. Anna Morehead served well her native state as a teacher f°r a few years after graduation, and then as Anna Morehead Joy, gave that golden service of wife and mother. She reared a family of five, who, in turn are now giving trained service to their country. The early standards and training of these pioneer days so indelibly stamped the fear of God in the life of the school, that it has become the potent, as well as the fundamental policy of Peru. Each class, since 1870, has maintained the high standards of scholarship, morality and spirituality set by this first graduating class. The faculty today, led by our President, E. L. Rouse, stands for right, for righteousness sake, as did the faculty of 1870, led by that father of education, President J. M. McKenzie. Fifty years golden years of history for Peru—have passed, yet never has the banner of truth trailed the dust nor the high ideals set by this class of 1870 been lowered. But each year has this spirit grown richer and richer until now, throughout the state and nation, our beloved institution is known, not only by its stately buildings, nor by its three thousand or more graduates— the pride of Nebraska—but especially is it known as an institution of high ideals where predominates that love and service so familiarly known as the Peru Spirit. The class of 1920, in dedicating the Peruvian Volume Xlll to George Elliott Howard and Anna Morehead Joy, on the Golden Anniversary of their graduation, does so in just recognition of their fifty years of Golden service. ANNA MOREHEAD JOY Anna Morehead Joy Having reached that period when people are spoken of as living in the past, it is rather pleasant to have our young friends ask us for some of those reminiscences. After several years of personal experience right here, then seeing brothers, sisters, cousins, and lastly five of my own children educated in this school, I would naturally have some experiences of interest to students of the present time. This school, as you all know, was established as a church school, and I am glad to say that in all these fifty-three years, has lived up to the high moral standard set at that time. The only mark 1 ever had against my conduct was for going walking one Sunday afternoon with my roommate, on the road west of town, where we called on a family we were acquainted with. Another thing that Professor McKenzie instilled into us, was to never say can t, but to do whatever we undertook. This was brought up very vividly to me three years ago when he was telling of the troubles we had with the first old bell. He wanted it rung at half past five for us to get up and go to study- ing- The boy or man that was to do it was sometimes a little late, so my room- mate, Emma Brooke, volunteered to do it for a while. The very next morning when she attempted to ring it, the rope was covered with sleet and frozen fast, so she climbed up on a ladder through the attic and out on the roof and rang the bell. When she told me, I said, Why that was a very dangerous thing to do. 1 know it, she said, but 1 wasn’t going to fail, especially the very first morning when 1 was expected to do it.” May the next fifty years mark tin even greater advancement than the last have done. DR. HOWARD Greetings to the Class of 1920 Your Class-Sponsor, Professor Jean, has extended to me your gracious congratulations and your request for a brief message out of my half-century’s experience since graduating at the Peru Norma . Accept my warmest thanks and an expression of my deep regret that in bodily as well as in spiritual presence I may not share in your festal hour. I salute you almost with a feeling of envy, even of awe; for in my vision 1 am able to perceive, at least in shadowy outline, the rich experiences, the great achievements which surely await you together with the host of other teachers who today throughout the land are commencing the next half-century’s task. Great indeed has been the progress in American life and especially in American education since in 1870 my classmate and I read our themes and received our diplomas under the spreading branches of the trees which then grew near where the library build- ing now stands. In that same year I began to teach; and ever since, save for a pause of six years (1872-1878) while equipping myself by further study, teaching has been my profession. To me the teacher’s life has been full and satisfying. It is a life rich in spiritual if not always in temporal gains. At its best, is not the teacher’s function the basic social service? It is a many-sided service. During the plastic years of youth, it is the teacher’s hand, sometimes even more potently than the hand of the parent, which gives the first ’’set or mould to personality. From the kindergarten to the university it is within the teacher’s power to aid chiefly in preparing the child either for good or for bad citizenship. The public school, like the public normal and the public univer- sity, should be the seminar of democracy. Thus far society has failed to evaluate justly the teacher’s service. Rela- tively in every grade or rank the teacher has been underpaid. At this moment thousands of men and women are quitting the profession for better paid employments. The crisis is paradoxical; for never, seemingly, has there been disclosed in America such a demand for education as now. Due in part to the Great War, at last we are coming to have a clearer understanding of the real value of the trained mind. So I say to you, do not abandon the teaching profession. I feel sure that a prosperous future awaits it. Enfranchised woman- hood will not much longer suffer itself to be exploited for meager pay. Women have had nearly a monopoly of public school teaching; and they have done their work efficiently and zealously. When their possession of the ballot shall have blotted out the sex-line politically and therefore economically, may we not expect men and women more evenly than now to share in the profession which, directly or indirectly, should have as its goal the preparation of human beings for the duties of good citizenship? Onward, then, with high courage to share the great destiny which awaits the true American teacher! Yours fraternally, GEORGE ELLIOTT HOWARD. Man Weighing the steadfastness and state Of some mean things which here below reside. Where birds, like watchful clocks, the noiseless date And intercourse of times divide, Where bees at night get home and hive, and flowers. Early as well as late. Rise with the sun, and set in the same bowers; 1 would, said 1, my God would give The staidness of these things to man! for these To His divine appointments ever cleave. And no new business breaks their peace; The birds nor sow nor reap, yet sup and dine. The flowers without clothes live. Yet Solomon was never dressed so fine. Man hath still either toys, or care; He hath no root, nor to one place is tied, But ever restless and irregular About this earth doth run and ride; He knows he hath a home, but scarce knows where; He says it is so far, That he hath quite forgot how to go there. He knocks at all doors, strays and roams. Nay, hath not so much wit as some stones have. Which in the darkest nights point to their homes By some hid sense their Maker gave; Man is the shuttle, to whose winding quest And passage through these looms God ordered motion, but ordained no rest. — HENRY VAUGHAN. j£� jies . 1 He is rich or poor according lo what he is, not according to what he has. —Beecher Men of character arc the con- science of the society to which they belong. —Emerson ■. w Character is been reined tinuancc. impulse that has into steady) con- —JParl(hurst -’ r - I _mol R.VV1AW The world is too much with us; late and soon. Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers: Little we see in Nature that is ours: We have given our hearts away, a sordid Loon ! This sea that bares her bosom to the moon. The winds that will be howling at all hours. And arc up-gathered now like sleeping flowers; For this, for everything, we are out of tune; it moves us not-Great God I I d rather he A Pagan suckled in a creed outworn: So might I, standing on this pleasant lea. Have glimpses that would make me less forlorn ; Have sight of Proteus rising from the sea; Or hear old Triton blow his wreathed horn. -- Wordsworth. PV’io- ill's— -. U —— I President E. L. Rou.se, A. M. Ju By a generous increase in salaries, Nebraska has given just recognition to the profession into which [he class of 1920 is to enter September first. The new salary schedules give due consideration to normal school graduates and holders of degrees. 1 am sure each member of this class will earn more than she receives. There will never be a time when one who elects to follow teaching as a profession will not have to give up certain material rewards. This will be true even with the new salary schedules. There will be spiritual rewards that far more than offset the financial returns of other professions. Your opportunity to vitalize the youth during their impressionable years is immeasurable. Make the most of it. Never was there such a demand for trained, conscientious teachers as there is today. W. C. Bagley puts it thus: Western civilization hangs today in the balance. Every gain that the race has made is threatened with destruc- tion. Only a thin line separates France and England and Italy from the menace of barbarism. Upon our Nation may devolve the responsibility of keeping the torch aflame. Upon the trained intelligence, the clarified insight and the disciplined will of our people, in all likelihood, will depend the fate of the world in the decades that are to come. First, last and all the time it is an educational problem. It is your problem and my problem; your duty and my duty. At no time in the history of our profession has the need for devoted, consecrated, and united action been so imperative as it is today. Let us stand with unbroken ranks and see the battle through to glorious victory. The suffrage franchise which will doubtless come to the women of the class this year will give you added prestige. You may have great influence in every community among the newly enfranchised women. Make a study of the duties and obligations devolving upon you by this privilege, that you may lead in your community. You must lay aside all party prejudices and political biases. Meet the children and the patrons upon the broad platform of service to the country and the world. With every assurance that each member of this class will be a worthy child of your beloved Alma Mater, and with confidence that each of you will measure up to the high ideals of Peruvians, I wish each of you a successful and a happy first year in the profession. Cordially yours. E. L. ROUSE. R. D. OVERHOLT, A. B. Registrar F. C. JEAN. A. M. Biological Science H. C. HOUSE, PH. D. English SUSAN I IA KM AN. A. M. A uno w� tf hngliHh Drpt. MRS. ROBERT F. SEYBOLT, A. M. Expression ESTHER A. Ancient CLARK. A. 1 .anguagea M. ju : ABBA WILLARD BOWEN. A. B. Modern Languages ROSE B. CLARK. A. M. Geography J. M. HOWIE. A. B. Mathematics C. F. BECK. B. Ed. Associate Mathematics W. F. HOYT. A. M. Physical Sciences k. h m .m-.i .1. HHiHtnnl Physi� al .S irncr GEORGE W. BROWN Rural Education JOSIE HANS1NG Teacher o ( Affiliated Rural School J. B. SHOUSE, A. M. Supt. of Training School O. J. GABEL, A. M. Prin. Junior H. S. LULU C. DANIEL. Ph. B. English, Latin and History Training School DORA KREBS Fifth and Sixth Grades w - 7 X LOU ELLA HOSMER Kindergarten Director ALICE M. BURLEY rinciples and Methods of Educatioi RUTH SHIVELY, A. B. Physical Training for Women HENRY TRETINA Head of Commerce EDITH L. TYDEMAN Teacher of Art W. G. SPEER, B. Sc. Physical Training for Men, Coach NONA M. PALMER, B. Ed. Associate of Commerce MRS. I C I I omo JEAN. A. B. Economic� VIOLA E. FOSTER Assistant Home Economics J. W. PAUL. B. S Ma nua I T raining _-- WM. SCHOENIKE Assistant Manual Training MAMIE RUSSELL MUTZ, PH. B. Public School Art I y - v : a s - CLARA M. DUNIGAN Assistant Registrar I IAKK1I . I I Sr c r «• t .1 r y M Wll.UORN to I T C M� elf n t JU 1 LIBBIE BRANSON Assistant Librarian MRS. J. B. SHOUSE Assistant Librarian ALMA TOLIN. R. N. Resident Nurse ELIZABETH CLELAND Preceptress VIA R J. A. HAYES Engineer I W lit .)KI .STORK I IciirJ Jmutor MARY AGNES TYNON “She hath done what she could.’ Nineteen hundred years ago, in a home in Bethany, these simple words of commendation were spoken to a woman, and the prophecy was uttered that throughout the whole world that which she had done would be spoken of for a memorial of her. This woman brought precious and costly ointment and poured it over the head of her Lord that she might show her love for Him. Mary Agnes Tynon gave a life fragrant with courtesy, sincerity, and unselfishness, thus unconsciously showing her love for those she served. For fourteen years, students and faculty members have gone out from the Peru Normal Library, some of them to the ends of the earth, carrying with them recollections of the quiet helpfulness of this faithful worker. Could they add their testimony to ours, it would probably be that no more fitting memorial could be suggested for her than these words which have come down to us through the ages. She hath done what she could. Her friends deemed it a rare privilege to know intimately a character so sweet, so gentle, and so lovable. Her whole life was such a beautiful influence that it is difficult to choose a few characteristics of which to speak, but those who knew her best will never forget these two----her childlike faith in humanity and her joy in service. Unkind words or unjust criticisms always grieved her. A lifelong habit of looking for the good only had developed a sweet charity which made her blind to the faults and keenly appreciative of the virtues of others. And you whom she served, you realized that you were never turned away with a request unanswered, but you could not know, as some of us knew, how cheerfully she served you, giving of her time and strength, regard- less of personal sacrifice. Her home had always been in Peru, among the hills, cedars, and red birds which she loved so well. Even in the last sleep, nature smiles upon her quiet resting place on Mt. Vernon Hill. A cedar tree stands sentinel over her grave. Who can say but the red birds will build their nests in its welcome space and send forth their melodious notes from its topmost branches? A true and faithful friend has gone, but memories of her will come back to us in the lives that have been enriched and ennobled because she dwelt among us. She hath done what she could.” ! I A Nf Dan Morris Frank Pilgcr I I. ! .. UriNchc D. B. Crop.Hcy J. N. Matzcn T. J. Majors W. S. I -1 e; i t ir m n n n i 'PER.VVIAV ' S'M. Mr. Clemmons was gifted in a large degree; with the true- spirit of the teacher. No matter how busy he was with administrative duties he was always a classroom teacher when his school was in session. He realized that it is a unique privilege to be able to reach life in the formative period. Many of his students have said to me, I am glad he was my teacher. He understood his students. ’ Through all the years his greatest satisfaction was that the graduates of the Normal Department of his school would reach thousands of Nebraska boys and girls in the common schools of the state. l ie realized that he was thus able to project his life and ideals far outside the confines of the campus. For years, the Fremont College was the only Institution in the state open to men and women with a belated vision of the fuller life. Many successful business and professional men and women would have been lost to the state if it had not been for this institution. These men and women were always warm friends of Mr. Clemmons and supported his policies loyally. The ideal teacher should have the gift of gladness----that joy of living which takes life for granted and proposes to make the most of every moment of consciousness. This gift Mr. Clemmons had. We shall miss his cheerful words and sunny face. He played the glad game to the very last days of his life. He was never selfish. His thought always was for the unfortunate boy or girl; man or woman, groping for a friendly hand leading toward the light. His close friends were always conscious of his generous spirit. Even in the days when he saw that the need of his peculiar type of school—the private normal--was passing he generously supported the state normal schools fully realizing that they were supplanting his own school. Even for those who bitterly opposed his type of insti- tution he had no harsh words. His only answer was, If my critics could find the young people hungering for knowledge as I find them they would not stand on technicalities and close the doors of educa- tional opportunity in their hopeful faces. Education has lost a true friend. School folk of the state will miss him. If each member of this class will serve her day and gen- eration as conscientiously and helpfully as did Mr. Clemmons, she will make for herself a record of which her friends will be proud. JU I Alumni THE ALUMNI OFFICERS .... President Vice-President .... Secretary . . . .Treasurer R. R. McGee, 07 David City. Bess E. Anderson. ’ I 7 Auburn W. N. Delzell, '94............. M. C. Lefler, '09 Lincoln. . . . TRUSTEES G. Homer Wrightsman Fred C. Morrow...... John I. Winters..... C. Ray Gates........ A. J. Stoddard....... ...........'10 Syracuse 1920 .......'90 Central City 1921 '78 Los Angeles. Calif. 1922 ........'07 Columbus 1923 ...........'10 Beatrice 1924 PERU PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION The teaching profession is a new profession and is fast taking its place side by side with the other professions which have had long standing. In 1870 when Peru held her first graduating exercise, two trained teachers began their careers. One of those two is still in the profession and is truly a profes- sional teacher. Peru was one of the pioneer institutions which stood boldly for requiring a teacher to be trained for his work the same as a lawyer is trained for his work. Our institution was many years ahead of most colleges and Universities in the matter of training teachers. At the present time, the Universities are awakening to the great importance of teachers’ training. The total number of graduates from Peru has passed the three thousand mark and is going rapidly toward the four thousand. There is scarcely a town in Nebraska but what has or has had the benefit of Peru trained teachers in their schools. ■lit - Golden Roll Call—1870 George E. Howard, of Lincoln. Anna Morehead Joy, of Peru... Silver Roll n) Mayme Agnes (Mrs. R. C. Ord) . . ♦May L. Atwater................. Frank H. Beedle................ ♦Elsie S. Bixby................. Elizabeth M. Bratt (Mrs. W. A. Baldwi Minnie E. Chase (married)........... A. Kate Collins (Teacher)........... Tina A. Davis............. ♦Mrs. Carrie Duncanson Richards. . . E. O. Garrett (American Book Co.) . . Mellie G. Golden (Teacher)......... O. Maurice Good (Banker)........... Mrs. Mabel B. Gooze Elliott........ Mrs. Estclla Graham McVicker........ Olive Griffith..................... Emma Hart (Mrs. Fuller)............ Winnie Hartley (Mrs. B. L. French) . . Bertha Johnston..................... Clara M. Jones (Teacher)........... John J. King (Real Estate Agent) .... Lydia Maika (Mrs. J. A. Munkcrs) . . D. M. Martin....................... G. A. McMichacl (Y. M. C. A. Work).. • • Louise W. Mears..................M.lwauke R. C. Ord................................. Oliver P. Palstinc........................ Clara Quante (Mrs. Robert Baker) . Neva Ray.......................... Pearl Rockwood (Mrs. W. G. Flail) . E. E. Sams (Lawyer)............... Kate Smith (Mrs. J. L. Coddington) Sadie Smith (Mrs. Trail).......... J. E. Stanford..................... Minnie Storm (Mrs. W. A. Randol) . Bessie Tynon................. ♦Minnie Van Nostran............... Mae Van Fleet (Mrs. L. H. Wright) . Mrs. Agnes Watt Henton........... ♦Maggie A. Wishard................ Call—1895 .1524 Webster .St . C)maha, Nebraska Present ! ‘resent . . . . x rly, Nebraska .2814 Jackson St . Omaha, Nebraska ..........Sidney, Nebraska |45 No. Mynlle Ave , Monrovia, C altfornia ................... KansaN ity, Missouri I remont. Nebraska ........... . S« ribnrr, Nebraska ...... Peru, Nebraska | 507 Webster St . )malia, Nebraska MI9 Sec. Mut. Bldg.. Lincoln. Nebraska ......Box 8i4. Cincinnati. Ohio ....... |'e mnseh, Nebraska . (Moscow, Idaho | 18th St.. Auburn. Nebraska ............... York. Nebraska 542 N. Ray monr! Ave.. Pi� Na lemi, C alifornia 326 Bordeaux Ave., ( hadron. Nebraska | li.lly Record . Oakland. California ........ l argo. North Dakota State Normal School. Milwaukee . Wisconsin 1524 Webster St.. Omaha. Nebraska ..........I o Ison. California .............Imperial, Nebraska Hospital for Insane. Lincoln. Nebraska ..........Box I hi. Estrrvan, Sask. .............Norata, Oklahoma New Hamilton Apts., Omaha. Nebraska Superintendent Schools. Carleton. Nebraska 1595 Linwood Ave.. San Diego. California ............Clinton. Oklahoma ...........Auburn. Nebraska j 304 St. Brown. St.. Spokane. Washington .........Loy dm i n i ster, Alberta, C anada Deceased Present Roll Call 1920 Mary Caldwell Addie Coale Fern Ferrcc Zoe Carman Ethel Gunderson Gladys LaFrance Alma Lcmke Celia Lorance Mabel Runyan Linnic Riccker Barbara Scoville Ira Sides Nolle Stewart Weltha Wilkie Helen Williams Erma Wilson Marie Wixon Ethel Barton Grace Blough Dagmar Bonde Alice Brunsdon Ola Buckingham Ruth Burch Mabel Chapman Dorothy Mauck George Mcdskcr Emma Meyer Mattie Miles Rose Miller Lillie Olson Mabel Parson Cecelia Peterson Fay Popplcwell Lloyd Prante Lucile Randol Leon Roettger Tillie Salzmann Kathrine Schill Isabelle Sears Blanche Seid Della Wcathcrhogg Ruth Wolford Ella Woodard Maude Wright Emma Albcr Alvina Amende Jessie Sprecher Dorothy Roettger Helen Taylor Esther Cole Loy 1 lacker Lola Ha .zard George 1 leywood India Hulburt Ruth Jones Laura Koon Milton La n do It Eleanor Lee Nellie McAulcy Nettie McCarroll Brantley Copcnha verCa rl Mackpran� Martha Corley Leah Culwell Willodene Dauphin Hazel Emmcrt Belle Erisman Frances Faulkner Mattie Gapen Alice Gilbert Warren Stephenson Alma Griffin William Thomas Grace Grimes Dagmar Magneson Edward Matejovsky Ola Bell Carrie Bloss William Carter Gaylord Chase Cora Clover Thelma Cole Flarvey Cottle Stella Daugherty Lucille Fisher Lulu Dwyer Grace Grant E m m a 1 1 a g e m a n Ethel Liar man Lor in Jones Em ina Kelly Velma Lauber Myrtle Koon Catherine L e nenm nn Inez Longfellow Pansy M (Kenney Thilda Nelson Richard Overholt Alice P e s h e k Fllsbeth Roessler Frances Shea Gladys Stephenson Leone Vance i— - ' j :—- .L'. . I] I Jl- Sag K W. N. DM! I I I. Ad vino r Ad Vi nr r LUCY BLANKKNSI III Enftlinh Edu ca lion Modern I .i� ni� nn MRS. MERLE BYRES Home Economic� Physical Science English GRACE GILBERT English Modern Languages JU -. -tv FI RV VI AN PEARL KINTON English Modern Languages Home Economics DONALD OVERHOLT Manual Training Mathematics English MABEL ROOT Mathematics Modern Languages English VINCENT JANDA Education Science Mathematics A N R. B. BEDELL Ed ii ca lion M;i them;� ties Scie n ces LILLIAN JEWELL RUKKELLK Education English and Sciences LEVA SMITH I I i story English and Education-Minor LEON L. ROETTGER Education Manual Training At h letics -il iiddte Sm£i —J v j F. C. JEAN Senior Adviser Class Dismissed i . , ass ismissed. We have now come to the parting of the ways. Since t ,s 0 a ma r,culated two years ago the world has passed through changes ar reaching and fundamental. An international conflict has been settled and e supremacy of right over might reaffirmed; a league of nations has been established although unhappily with relation to it. our government still hesitates an ingers. in many countries the interrelation of social groups has become an acute problem and soviet adherents have promoted their propaganda almost everywhere. In our own country prohibition has been established as a national po icy, woman has taken her place beside man at the ballot box and through i r enfranchisement a new and potent factor has entered American politics, an during the period of your training an almost complete revolution in the attitude of the public toward the teacher has taken place. It has come to recognize in the tecicher and the school the most powerful of Americanizing orces and has raised salaries and increased school budgets commensurately. These changes have come so fast and have been so sweeping that society as not yet been able to readjust itself. Governments and peoples, organiza- tions and institutions are still in a transient and unsettled state. The old order as been overthrown but the new has not yet been established. We are in a ux between the two. Into these strange and perplexing conditions the mem- bers of the class of 20 must make their debut. Wonderful opportunity! taggcring responsibility I How shall the issue be successfully met? For the past two years you have been in league with the State preparing or this very hour. You have devoted your time, your energy, and your ability to the process of increasing your power, enriching your lives and gaining a professional knowledge of your tasks to be. The Commonwealth has spent thousands of dollars to give you this opportunity and now hopefully and trust- mgly beckons you to come to her aid in the great, stupendous problems of reconstruction. Now arises with telling force to the members of the Class, the sobering question. How am I to meet the situation? Through what personal channels can I bring this newly acquired power to bear upon the problems of school, society, and government? ’ If your Sponsor may be permitted to speak to you as a class for the last time, it would be to say, that in his opinion there are three considerations that now become transcendent to the individual. They are h:s power to think, his ideals, and his courage. Straight, unconfused thinking is indispensable. The schools and society need thinkers; men and women who can look new situations straight in the ace, see all sides of them and arrive at clear, assuring decisions as a basis of action. Likewise, no life can be potent in society unless its expression be domi- nated by unswerving ideals; ideals that recognize every man’s claim to con- si eration and a square deal; that curb selfishness both in action and desire and • f' zss-JLl- yk 19 above everything else that are motivated and spring from a calm, uncomprom- ising, serene faith in God. Van Dyke has expressed my thought beautifully in this stanza: Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true: To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellow man sincerely; To act from honest motives purely ; To trust in God and Heaven securely. But high ideals and keen intellects alone are not adequate to the demands of this period. It takes courage, too, to be a leader; courage to act on one's own decisions; courage to go east when the thoughtless crowd surges west; the fortitude to meet defeat and then to try again; the intrepidity to look a man squarely in the face and calmly disagree with him; the daring to fight if the occasion demands it. Longfellow puts it in these words: “Write on your doors the saying wise and old. 'Be bold! be bold!' and everywhere 'Be hold; Be not too bold.' Yet better the excess Than the defect; better the more than less; Better like Flector on the field to die. Than like a perfumed Paris turn and fly. As you go forth to your tasks the very best wishes of your Alma Mater will accompany you. We shall stay here and labor on, but we shall miss you. As we work, we shall think of you and ever keep our eye on the horizon for sight of the messenger that shall bring us the good news of your success. — F. C. J. j! I MORRIS WILLIAM ROETTCER Senior Mascot Emma Al.BF.R Nebraska City Secretary of Senior Class. Oirls’ Club Council. We fount! her a pleasant companion. Alvina Amend� : Syracuse, Nebr. Associate Editor Norma lite. Oirls’ Council. In he employed is to he happy.” Ethel Barton he hest of life Arlington, Nebr. ia conversation. Ol.A Bell Basset. Nebr. Basketball. Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Carrie Bloss Pawnee Cily. Nebr. Common tense a wavs commands respect. Grace Bi.ough Hendley. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. Clump but her plumpness tlolli not mar her beauty. Dacmar Bonde Omaha. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Basketball. I want a hero, on uncommon want when every year and month sends forth a new one. Alice Brunsdon Peru, Nebr. Dramatic Club. Basketball. Where there's o will. there s a Way. Nrh� . Oi.a Buckingham Auburn. Girls’ Council. Plain without pomp ami rich with •nil a 11 n W Kuril Bui« n Brllwood. Nrhr. V. w. C. A Cal une I One of the few people •• whom nohtnlxf If now anVlhmtf mean. Mary Cai.ijWI.i.i. Omaha, Nchr. President of N. C. A. My lady hath a Made far all A Ifirullv word for rath Mabei, Chapman I ccumsrh, N« l r Peruvian Staff. App: really quiet and a« ilate, Gaylord Chase Peru, Nebr. Band. Orchestra. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. Football. 7 am Sir Oracle, and when I ope m}f lips let no dog harf(. Cora Clover Auburn, Nebr. President of Philo, Dramatic Club. Glee Club, Peruvian Staff. Her frowns are fairer far. Than smiles of other maidens are. Addie Coale Bennett. Nebr. There's a lime for all things.'’ Esther Cole Peru. Nebr. Dramatic Club. 7 say just what think and nothing mere nor less. I cannot say one thing and mean another. BRANTLEY CopRNIIAVER Syracuse. Nebr. President of Senior ( lass. Peruvian Staff. Football. Variety is the spice of life ” Martha Corley Adams, Nebr Peruvian Staff. We like her for what she ts.” Al.YS COTTLE York. Nebr. Philo I reasurcr. Glee Club. She has no faults or I no faults can sp j.” Harvey Cottle York. Nebr Business Manager Peruvian. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Football. He only is a well made man Who has a good determination.” Lf.ah Culweli. Auburn. Ncbr. Girls’ Council. Dramatic Club. A (laughter of the gods divinely fair. WillodeNe Dauphin Tildcn. Neb� . “ 'Tis the quiet people that do the n orl(. Hazel Emmert Peru. Ncbr Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Orchestra. A merry heart doth good lilce medi- cine.” Belle ErismaN Peru, Nebr. May Queen. Fair but not vain. Emma FALT Omaha. Nchr W© only good, but gooil for some I him!.' Francks Faulkner Auburn. Ncbr. V ce-Prts.dent Dramatic Club Peruvian Staff. “She doesn't believe in ! •tling liet stmlies interfere with her regular work-fun. Fern Ferree Ong, Nebr. Dramatic Club. Philo President. Peruvian Staff. “A heofl lo resolve, a heinl to con- trive, arul a hand to execute Lucille Fisher Peru. Nebr “Sivcci promptings unto flintiest deeds arc in her very lool(s Mattii. Gapkn Plattsmouth. Ncbr. “ll'hom arc V« ri tvith tonight? .ok. Carman Peru. Ncbr. Peruvian Staff. I af(ing things easy is an unknown situation with her.'' Ai.u k Cii.m.in Quiet ami unassuming. I aber. Iowa Crack I Grant Fairbury. n orl(, for life is worl(. Nrbr. Alma Griffin Nora. Nebr Girls' Council. President of J.U.G. “ ill for love anil nothing for reward. Willard Griffiths Salem. Nebr. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Glee Club “He specie , he haves, and tuts. iust as he ought. GRACE Grimes Chambers. Nebr. “A good heart a worth gold. Ethel Gunderson “Don't disturb me. Crolton. Nebr. m thinking. Loy Hacker A lad of sterling north.” Peru. Nebr. Emma I Iageman Wahoo, Nel r. A conscientious student” Leea HaZZARD Broadwater, Nebr. Peruvian Staff. A great deal of dignity done up in a small package ” Ethel PIarman Omega, Okla. Girls' Club Council. “Her voice mas ever soft, gentle, and lom” Gkokgk I Ieywooii Peru. Nrl� r. Dramatic C lull. ’ I las ! Alas! lily ladihe If noil's too much. India Hui.ijuki Alincria. Ncl r. tier hair is tut more sunny than lief hear I. KuTH JosfcN Ncmalm. N« l r ”7 he deed I intend to do is great lint ivlial as yet I (non not.” I.ORIN Jones Peru. Nebr. Peruvian Staff. “A sincere man is the best of friends. 7 he same yesterday. today and forever. Peru. Nebr. Kmma Kn.n Dramatic Club. Glee Club. Peruvian Staff. “ lif(c all bo ).s hut none in purlieu• lor. MYRTLE Koon Bladen, Nebr. President Girls’ Club. Peruvian Staff. ” o he employed is to hr happy Gladys La France Omaha. Nebr. What stature is she of? Just as high as my heart. Milton Landolt Peru, Nebr. Orchestra. Quife a blower; that's why he's in the hand. Velma Lauder Geneva, Nebr. Her very reticence is a charm.” Alma LemKE Nebraska City In soul sincere, in action faithful, in honor clear.” Catherine Lienemann Omaha. Nebr. J. U. G. I reasurcr. ”And still icy Hazed, and still the wonder tfrcn , how one small head cotdd carry all she l(new.” Peru, Nebr. Inez Longfellow What's in a name?” - PERUVIAN Cf.ua Lorance Auburn. Nebr. She love a nothing more than a folly 'Coy Chase . Nellie McAuley Peru. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Man has his will, hat woman her Way. Nettie McCarroi.i. Union. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Basketball. Orchestra. Your singing charms: as doth your- self. Carl Mack prang Peru. Nebr. Dramatic Club. lust a weary in' for you. ( )nialwi, « I r. Dacmak Macnk.son President V. X . . A. A girl of hiuli purpose willi plenty of abilil ) and determination to accomplish them.' El W m MaTKJOV.sk Geneva Nel r. President Science C lul . Peruvian Staff. Glee Clui� . I reasurer of Senior Class. ft isn't Ionics but tleetls that t tnnil Dorothy Mauc k Nelson, Nebr Kdilor-in-Cliief of Normalile. “He’s (Jone but not forgotten. GkoRCE MedsKKR Troy, Kan. “y ••’ ■« doer, stronit to labor, sure to win.’’ Emma Meyer Western, Nebr. ”A smile from out the heart for everyone.” Mattie Miles Hubbell, Nebr. A proper maiden this and thought- ful.” Rose Miller Bladen, Nebr. Peruvian StafT. ’Painfully serious.” Ruth Myers Polk, Nebr. “I'm in love.” Thilda Nelson Ong. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Thou art Weighed in the balance and not found wanting. Lillie Olson Omaha, Nebr. ’’ IVhere comely grace and constant virtue dwell. Gladys Ord Auburn, Nebr. Senior Vice-President. Orchestra. Just one small smile And life's worth while. Richard Overhoi.t Peru. Nebr. Band. Orchestra. President of Science Club. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. He must, he is, he cannot hut he wise. Mabel Parson Valley. Nebr. Orchestra. Philo Secretary. She is a friciul to everybody. And everybody is a friend to her. ALICE Peshek Fairfield. Nebr. Paddles tier oo n canoe and docs it nfell Cecelia Peterson Sterling. Nebr. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. She has a 'mill' of her own. Fay Popplewell Rcsevc, Kan. Success is the reward of diligence. ' £ , Lloyd Prante Football. Basketball. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Clee Club. love a lanie, A Ronnie. Ronnie Lanie. LuciLE RaNDOL Auburn. Nebr. Girls’ Council. “She lias a fieri lie. timid air. LlNNIE Riecker Aurora. Nebr. Glee Club. President of Girls Club. “ ’.5 the soni?.% c sing, and the smiles jc n ear, dial's muffin’ the sunshine everywhere. Elsbeth ROESSLER Plattsmoulh, Nebr. Glee Club. Basketball. “There is no substitute for thorough going, ardent, and sincere earnest- ness. Dorothy Roettger Elmwood. Nebr Editor-in-Chicf Peruvian. “Fine people lil(c fine deeds need no trumpets.” Leon RoeTTCER Elmwood. Nebr. Captain Football. Basketball. Base- ball. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Dra- matic Club. Peruvian Staff. Funny, that's me all over. Mabel Runyan Edgar. Nebr. A woman Tvith a purpose in life. TlLLIE Salzmann Ainsworth. Nebr. Peruvian Staff. Vice-President Girls Club. Basketball. Say, }(id, listen! Kathkine Sciiill Alliance. Ncbr. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Girls’ Club Council. In failh lady you have a merry heart. Barbara Scoville Omaha. Ncbr. Treasurer of Girls' Club. Blithe, cheerful, and gay. ller's is a pleasant n ay. Isabelle Sears Decatur. Ncbr. Dramatic Club. Glee Club A quiet maid with a winning way.” Blanche Slid Nemaha. Ncbr. Quiet—unlike most girls. A Frances Shea Fairbury, Nrbr. N. C. A. Secretary and Treasurer. She lool(s pious, hut n 'hen you £non her— Clara Sick Zealous yd modest. Sterling. Nebr. Jessie Sprecher Omaha, Nebr. Basketball. Heaven help us—n t have much to answer for.” Gladys Patterson Stephenson Peru, Nebr. Philo. Treas. Girls’ Club Council. Married.” T Warren Stephenson Peru. Ncbr. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff Glee Club. Football. Baseball. Lei's grow old together. ftonep.” Eva Stewart Auburn. Nebr. “ Whatever the undertakes she accomplishes.” T elle Stewart Cortland. Nebr. Flirtation is attention without inten- tion.” Helen Taylor Bellwood, Nebr. “A small sweet silence i..' William Thomas Alexandria. Nebr. Dramatic Club. V. M. C. A. President. silice, where art thou? Leone Vance Peru. Nebr. IVhy is she so interested in Home Economics? Della Weatherhocg Douglas, Nebr. Glee Club. Dramatic Club. Peru- vian Staff. Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles me. Weltma Wilkie Boise. Idaho Girls’ Club Council. She may never set the world on fire, but she is mighty good at sparl(- ir.g Helen Williams Atkinson. Nebr. Basketball Captain. Oh drive ilall care an a ?. Marie Wixon Papillion. Nebr. There is no roVal road lo learn inn. Ruth Wolford Trenton. Nebr. She has a pleasing n a j and a smile lhai matches the twinkle in her el)c. Ella Woodard Tabor, Iowa The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Erma Wilson Harvard. Ncbr. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. Glee Club. ‘7 want my Choycc always. Maude Wright Nelson. Nebr. Be thy fame as unrivaled as thy merit. Pansy McKinney Peru, Ncbr. Glee Club. Too busy to he talked about. William Carter Peru, Nebr. Unceasing energy you have, but do you never tire? Thelma Cole Peru, Nebr. ”Brown arc her eyes as the berries that grow by the wayside.” ! AURA Koon Bladen, Nebr. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. “Anil true she is as she hath proved herself ” ! ULU G. Dwyer Nebraska City “Studious.” Crace Lee Peru, Nebr. “Grace is very fond of Zoology. She is endeavoring to catch a miller' without wings.” Rachel Rebecca Hayes Second daughter of ex-Prcsident and Mrs. Hayes, died at her home in Lincoln, January 5, 1920. She had for so many years “belonged to us and had grown to such beautiful young womanhood among us that we cannot think of her as having passed to the Great Beyond. To us she is still a happy living presence in class room and on campus, giving generously of her talents to dramatic club and Girls Glee club, to Everett and Philomathcan societies and to the V. W. C. A. J c still feel the charm of her gracious manner and kindly speech. Her sincerity, her helpfulness, her thought for others, her sympathy still warm our hearts. To those present in the chapel one morning during the Great War. the memory of the beauty of her face, and the high pur- poses moving her as she personified the service of the Red Cross in thrilling tones, will stay forever. buch service she longed to give not thinking that in all the little ways of life her service counted, too. She has answered this call of the Master to a new life of service for which she was so ready w th a smile n her lips, and a glory divine in her face. We are the k,.r fr r thi fine vounc life which came to Howcr here. But when some sunny spot in those bright fields Needs the fair presence of an added flower, Down sweeps a starry angel in the night; At morn the rose has vanished from our bower. —Harriet Beecher Stowe. Carl J. Flau When the war was over and the world seemed to b: holding our rich promises to young men of stcrl ng man- hood, Carl 1'lau was taken. Ves, the call came when he had reached the full strength of manhood. He was endowed for life with a strong body—a strong mind and with courage to do the battle of life when death came. At first it was thought a slight operation would be all that was needed to restore him to perfect health: then the sudden change came and death triumphed over life. Those who knew him will remember the happy boy who was ever ready to do good to those around him. He is gone but the good he has done will live through out all time. xU —19-iQ- l 9Xy Peru Color Song Fling abroad our normal colors To the free Nebraska breeze, Blending heav’n's own white and azure With the soft green of the trees! While our loyal hearts and voices With pride and joy unite, As we sing Peru’s devotion To the pale blue and the white. CHORUS: While our loyal hearts and voices With pride and joy unite As we sing Peru's devotion To the pale blue and the white. Through the years of sun and shadow, Mid the scenes we love so well, O’er our hearts our dear old colors Still weave their magic spell; And wherever life shall call us We'll strive with all our might To uphold the brave tradition Of the pale blue and the white. When the cares of life o’ertake us. Mingling fast our locks with gray. When our dearest hopes forsake us, False fortunes fade away, We shall banish pain and sadness, By mem'ries fond and bright, Of the old Nebraska Normal And the pale blue and the white. at. is'Mt -ONE AtATIME- -A.UNT FERN - - WAITING - WINTER SPORTS I- Cameron Bennett Dclzell Bowen Huffer Rosenquist Rouse Keith Juniors When you’re up, you're up; When you're down, you're down; When you're up against the Juniors You’re upside down! The Junior class is a concrete example of quality rather than quantity. Although there were only about seventy of us, shortly after school was well begun, we held a get-acquainted party, and you may be sure we got acquainted, too. As a result of this event, the following corps of leaders was chosen: “Shorty Huffer, president; Mona Keith, secretary; Paul Bennett, treasurer; Esther Delzell, chairman of the Program Committee. Extremely satisfactory work has been done by these officers, with the aid of the entire class. But remember—all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. In order to offset our strenuous duties, we have added several parties, a number of picnics, and a big Junior-Senior Banquet, not to mention a Junior-Senior girls’ basket- ball game; we did not get the big end of the score, but we did secure a lovely, felt. Senior pennant, which, we are prone to believe, is still in cold storage! Great plans are in process of being put across” to make our Senior year the best the old school has ever known. Who knows? Dreams often come true! As one move toward this, the class is sending out an appeal to all who are eligible, to secure a chapel seat in the Senior section for next year, and expand our ranks to one hundred sixty strong. Here's to the class of '21, and the glory of old Peru! ‘PERUVIAN Huff Gordon Bennett Miles Adams Van Sant Maxey Adams Huffer Keith Hoak Bolejack Orelup Lewis Ellis Juniors Ivers Cowell Brown Gilliland Gilliland yL j. Groscheck Carr Veach Farquhar Lawrence Clark Erisman Rogers McKenny Landolt Parriott Eads Jarvis Ramsey Juniors Delzell McNair Johnson Barrett Mathes Meyers Patitz Wilson Dressier Hammond Hickman Hickman Fenske Bizc Sharrar ShclIHorn Prokup Bize Burley Wedner Rhodus Fisher Glasgow West Weaver Petrashek Juniors Elliott Dowell McColl Stalder Scott Blake Knape Schmidt Jones Redding Peterson Everett Griffiths I JU E S optiomore Sophomore Officers Harman Bates Higgins Cooper Sophomores An introduction to the class behind the purple and gold is hardly needed. We are the folk that at the end of the first semester had so many ‘‘precious jewels that the Juniors captured fourteen of our number. In closing the year, we publish this recipe for making the aforesaid jewels: A group of energetic lads, mixed with a number of winsome lassies, beat with hard study, seasoned with peppy class chapels, and flavored with delightful parties. Leave it to the adviser to add ingredients as he, or she, sees fit. The manner in which our class adviser, Miss Harman, so skilfully and loyally steered the Sophomore Ship is a pleasant memory to each sailor on deck. —H. Y. Weaver Schmidt Dowell Adams Longfellow Swartzwelder Miller Griffiths West Elkins Oakes Lewis Sophomores Shellhorn Bize Sears Cooper Kizer Glasgow Moore Bize Hall McKenny Kelly Elliott Jones Bates Brehm Fisher Gilbert ju i-'Mt .iteSfecs$ Toblcr Mutz Anderson Fisher Knapp Hoyt Sears Meyer Freshies? Yes, but full of pep and getting ready for the time when we will be making a Senior annual. Class chapels? We've had some good ones, the Bees and the Bugs and the Bats vying with each other in putting on interesting and entertaining programs. Basketball? Well, we’ve had a taste of victory and practically our whole team is made up of four-year people. Next year, and the next, and the next,---- look out! Fun? We ve had that all the time. Our first affair was a breakfast. Shall we ever forget that snappy October morning with jolly games and gener- ous eats round a huge camp fire? And wasn’t the watermelon good? In December the art room was bedecked in Christmas greens and a clever enter- tainment committee crowded a whole “Week of Dates’’ into one merry eve- ning. April Fool too! Who would have thought that the time for our sedate sponsor to entertain us in her home. But she did, though we scarcely knew her in our class cclors as Daffy Down Dilly. Flow hard it was to find out just which of our classmates was masking as Little Bo Peep, as a Spanish Dancer, as a Colonial Dame or a Clown. Think of our dignified class president as the middle aged Mrs. DeCline, and her simpering daughter Dolly as our budding young artist! Were you ever served with excelsior salad or onions masquer- ading as nice fat chocolates? Then you don’t know the joys of an April Fool Party. What else have we done? Our class president is the new secretary of Y. M. for next year. We have members in Philo, Y. W. and Y. M., the Girls’ Glee Club, the Dramatic Club, the orchestra and band. Yes! We ve had a good year. May all those to come be as profitable and happy- Tobler Harger Blythe Dye Griffin Ycck Hey wood Sea rs Freshmen Buettgenback Brown Prantc Schrocder Fisher Vanderford Hacker Herrick He use Specials and Trainers Sebring Moore Johnston Juhl Williams Ringswald Schroeder Hobson Kruntrod Juhl Frederickson Hageman f,, Ji -.■Ut . V PIR.VVIAK__ Tenth Grade Howe Carter Bath Riggs Harajian Barnes LaFrancc Wills Pettit Doane Harajian Dye Dallam Wright Barr Comstock Palmer Robirds Beck Fisher Vanderford Nelson Fisher Parriott Neal Barnes Daugherty Sears Ninth Grade Yeck Hayes Taylor Cowell Ringwald Cotnay Cook Meek Parriott Scoville Laughlin Smith Dillon Scoville Riechie Wilson 7PZI.VVIAJL sL. gget, F$L r- Early last fall the pros- pects for a successful foot- ball season looked very dark for old Peru from the fact that the outlook for a large enrollment of boys was any- thing but favorable. Nor had the appointment of a coach been made up to this time. But one day shortly before the opening of school our President announced that he had obtained W. G. Speer from the Kansas State Agri- cultural College and that he was one of the best athletic coaches in the middle west. Speer was a favorite player of Coach Mike Ahearn at Manhattan, Kan- sas. He played one year of freshman football, and three years of varsity football under him. In the fall of 1908-1909, he succeeded in winning a birth on the all- Missouri eleven. He has also played four years of varsity baseball and one year of varsity basketball. In the fall of 1 9 I 1 he was assistant football coach under Ahearn, having charge of the backfield. Mr. Speer came to Peru with a wide reputation as a coach and the opening of school found him at his post hard at work. He set out to accomplish two things; first to put out a winning football team and second to win the confidence of old Peru. He succeeded admirably in both of these undertakings and it was not long before Bunt was an admired friend of every man in Peru. Through his patience and persistent efforts he soon had every cylinder of his pep machine working in fine shape and on October 3 he ran his machine out on the gridiron and tuned up the motor preparatory to his starting on the race for state championship. During the first lap of the race the cylinders were a little stiff but before the second lap of the race was over everything was working in excellent shape. Although at the end of the race we were third in the conference yet taking all of the difficulties into considera- tion under which Coach was forced to work, he certainly had a victorious and highly successful season. He put old Peru on the map this year and next fall we feel sure that he will let the whole wide world know who Peru is and for what she stands. Too much credit cannot be given to Coach Speer for his excellent work in athletics this year and we wish him much success in his work in the future, and we feel assured that Old Peru will walk away with the championship the coming season. Coach Speer Jti •m -'Ml,- Leon Roettger Captain Leon, commonly called ’’Funny,” was a good strong player. Although playing a new posi- tion at center, he handled the place with much credit. Being in a position to talk to his new’ men in the line made him all the more valu- able in this position. He made his letter in 1917, was in charge of athletics at the school in 1918, and as Captain” and a player this year kept his team together consistently; was always out to practice among the first, working hard to help build up the team. A good deal of credit is due “Captain” Roettger for the splendid record and success of the team of 1919. Charles Gately First Year on Tearn : Jr. Quarter Back Chuck. ’ as we called him on the gridiron, not only has ability to pilot the team in excel- lent form, but is a shifty, classy little player at passing and carrying the ball. Some of his long runs were as clever as have ever been seen on the Peru gridiron. His unusual ability to handle the team in pinches, his excellent de- fensive work and the enviable abil'ty as a player earned for him his unchallenged position as Q. B. on the All-State team. Benesch Guard It is the “bulldog” determination and pep that has distinguished him as a football player and put him on the All-State team. We are all proud of Benesch and thought it only just when he was chosen on the All-State team. Waldo Rasch First Year on Team: Jr. Captain Elect 1920 Full Back Waldo, our Flying Dutchman,’ was the fastest man on the team and a bear on defense. Though he was not granted this honor, he was valuable enough to our team, and had the necessary qualifications for position on the All- State team. He carried the ball more yards for Peru than any other player, some of his long runs being sensations of the season. At backing up the lines and ends he has no equal. Sharrar End Prante Half Back Prante is a new man for Peru and has won a warm place in the heart of every Peruvian. Prante never missed a night’s piactice and is a firm believer in training. Prante graduates this year. Known on the football field as Frank, he made a splendid record in football. He slips down the field into vacant places, and receiving forward pass is gone for a touchdown. Frank is a Junior. He will remain another year with us. jt, Copenhaver Tackle “Cope” was a heady, consistent player. He was always breaking through the line and stop- ping his opponents’ plays. His bulldog tenacity made him the football player that he was. “Cope decided to become a pedagogue. Guard “Dad” Cottle was a brainy and reliable player. His weight strengthened the line, and helped to open up holes for the back field. He is a senior, so his football days are over. “Dad” Cottle Shaver Tackle Shaver is a tackle for sure. He could always make holes in the line for the ball and wai always playing hard. Shaver left us to take up other duties of a more serious nature. We all wish him success in his new work. IVW —PITH Higgins Guard “Higg” was always there with the fight, and was not afraid to hand it to others. He, with Center and Tackle on either side, was invincible. “Higg” could be depended upon to stop every- thing that came his way. The team next fall will find Higg” one of its stars. E. Rosenquist Half-Back Rosey was a good man in his position, was good ground gainer, received passes well, and showed ab'lity to analyze the game. hie has one more year for Peru. Fisher End Fisher, another new man who showed un- usual ability at end. His specialty was sand, and lots of it. He will come back next year to reinforce the team. 4m- Standley End Standley, another new man, did some re- markable work for the team, particularly in breaking up end runs. He was fast and played a consistent game. He has three more years to play for Peru. i Chase Half-Back Chase, another new man, small, yet a fighter, showed talent in carrying the pigskin. He was steady, eager to get into the game and played well. Football Games, 1919 Oct. 3—Grand Island . . . . . 0 Peru 37 Oct. 1 0—Midland . 0 Peru 6 Oct. 24—Wesleyan . 20 Peru 0 Oct. 31—Kearney . 0 Peru 26 Nov. 7—Doane . 7 Peru 0 Nov. 21 Wayne Normal . . 0 Peru 14 Nov. 27—Cotner University. . 0 Peru 21 GRAND ISLAND GAME was hot and sultry, making it difficult for conse While we had a few players with experience most of the Peru line-up felt their first real bumps and tasted their first football. Captain Roettger, Copenhaver. Sharar, Rasch and Gately led the team's play on defense. Rasch and Gately making several brilliant runs for Peru's scores. MIDLAND GAME The Midland game was hotly contested throughout. Two well executed passes, Gately to Sharar, beat Midland, while the stubborn defense of the line backed up by Rasch saved it at critical times. The game was marked by rough play. WESLEYAN GAME The Wesleyan game was hard fought to the last whistle. While the heavy Wesleyan line and fast backfield took advantage of some breaks by the Peru boys for their scores, the same errors in any other games played would not have cost us the game. KEARNEY GAME Kearney was completely outclassed in all departments of the game. Copenhaver, Roettger and Sharar starred in this game on defense, while the Gately-Rasch scoring combination piled up a score of 26 to 0. DOANE GAME If there is such a thing as a team being in a slump or in a row of hard luck, Peru certainly had its day at Doane in this contest. Peru worked the ball up easily each time, ready to score five times and something invariably happened. Doane slipped a score across on their only one chance in the last minute of play. Perhaps a little overconfidence on the part of Peru boys helped the Doanites. WAYNE GAME This was one of the best games of the season. While Wayne had no chance to score they gave the Peruvians a stiff battle. Through the clever work of our backfield and ends we worked over two touchdowns for the victory. COTNER GAME Though played on a wet field and with a cold, brisk wind, this game was full of good play. Peru's line was a stonewall with the ends doing some stellar work on defense. The thrills of the game were long runs by Rasch and Gately through a broken field to touchdowns. The season on the whole was a grand success. The men, though most of them new at the game, had the old Peruvian spirit, were eager to learn and with plenty of natural ability, developed into a splendid team, as was shown by their excellent work at the end of the season. Ju Squad � PERyVfA-N C. Roscnquist eapt. C. Roscnquist, whose work center w«. second poBHibly to that of Johnson of Donne, deserves a large amount of credit for his team’s success. He was a good jumper at center, handled the ball nicely on team work Was always cool at critical times and had ability to score Bucttgenbach at stationary guard, was one of the most valuable and dependable men on the 1920 squad. ’’Buett- sic” could solve the oppo- nent’s plays, picking the man that was to shoot, this making him a great factor in our team’s play. Clever on floor work to rest some of the other men. Watch this youngster, he will be a world beater in athletics for Peru. Walter Buettgenbach Ed. Rosenquist, forward, was our high point man with 146. He only missed playing in one game of the season. Was a clever floor man. Edward Roscnquist Loyd Prantc. running guard, though playing his first basketball, was one of our most valuable men on the team. Was fleet on his feet taking up the defense and developed into a clever team man. He is a senior and the team will miss his work another year. Waldo Rasch Rasch. forward, showed speed on the floor and, being good on long shots, was a power on the team. Higgins was an efficient man when called upon to fill the place of any of the first five. His good sportsman ship sticktoitiveness is a sr'gn for the Peru athlete. Floyd Higgins - (■ V Standley was al.so an efficient man who ability as a basketball player. Next year we ing great things from Burr. showed his arc expect- Normal Team s Basketball Season The results of the 1920 basketball team were very gratifying, consider- ing all the men were playing their first year of college ball. The men began working out shortly after football season was over. The coach sent the men home for the holidays, with the knowledge in his mind that only hard work would give results this season. The first of the year brought back the players and a new spirit came with them. Syracuse A. A. team came along for a tussle, to work the Peru boys out before starting our regular season. Peru won 21 to 17. The conference season was opened with the mighty Doane Five, at Crete, the Nebraska champions. This game went to the loss column, 29 to 1 5. Next came York College and were easily defeated by Peru, 38 to 8. Then came Kearney Normal, one of our big rivals in athletics; took them in to a tune of 28 to 1 2. To wind up this four-game trip, Peru dropped off for a combat with Cotner University. The team being slightly worn out by the long trip, let the opponents off with three-point margin. Cotner 21, Peru 18. Kearney Normal were next to play on local floor; the game resulted in a romp by Peru boys, 32 to 6. The second road trip of the season started with a loss to Midland Col- lege, 23 to 22, in a rough and tumble game. Wayne Normal paid the next tribute to Peru, giving us a fast, clean game, 34 to 21. The Peruvians called upon Dana College, at Blair, Nebraska, for a 42 to 17 victory. Nebraska Wesleyan came into our territory for the next contest. This proved to be the best game the Peru boys put up during the season, defeating the Coyotes 23 to 15. Next on the home program was Cotner University, who were going at their best, and after a whirlwind contest they out-counted us 1 7 to 9. Prante, one of our very best players, was injured during the week and was not in this game and it was quite evident that this was the reason for our defeat. The team was more or less broken up by the loss of one or more of the first five players being out of the game. The third road trip was disastrous, with the team in bad condition, drop- ping games to Wesleyan, 20 to 12, and Omaha University. 1 5 to 10. The final contest of the season was played with Midland College on the Peruvians’ floor. The Peruvians, though more or less broken up by the with- drawal of Rasch, replaced the vacancy with our Shifty Gately and took revenge. A large crowd of enthusiasts turned out to see the sport as usual and no one was disappointed. Peru boys started out with a rush, playing Midland off their feet, winning 25 to 1 5. The season, considering the handicap of all new material from which to build a team, was very successful, though not so victorious as some previous years. Prospects for a splendid team next year are very good, so here's hoping the 1921 Peruvians will have the opportunity of recording championship history for the team next year. JU H. S. Firct Team H. S. Second Team JL- t1-® I . _ J MU— _ oilL . i! VLAMWM? =_____ilRVVlAit l! - m Senior Team Junior Team Sophomore Team i� i� The Girls' Basketball Tournament was unique this year in the fact that each class in school was represented by a team of players and by the high type of playing which was done. The girls mastered difficult passes and clever team work, making the game more interesting. The Freshmen team was particularly strong in team work, working together all the time. The clever basket shooting of the Sophomore forward, Hallie Weaver, marks the strongest point in favor of the Sophomores. The Juniors and Seniors were the most evenly matched teams the school has seen in a long while. The guarding of Lenora Cowell and Ada Huff, was paralleled only by that of Elsbeth Roessler and Jessie Sprecher. If the ball ever fell into the hands of the forwards there was sure to be a goal, but it only arrived in the forwards' hands by dint of good team work. The interest created by such fine games cannot help but live throughout the school year and show itself in other sports, and make the girls feel their share in all the athletics of school. JU pr P£gy VIAy _ ±z== k . PHILO OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER Parson Overholt Brown Van Sant Shively Ferree Clover Philo SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS Bennett Shively Sharrar Overholt Brunsdon Clover Bonde PROGRAM COMMITTEE Hoak Lorance Bennet Culwell Gilbert Van Sant House Reuse McCarroli Philo PHILO Sharrar Weaver Landolt Dowell McKenny Griffiths McKenny Miles Adams Hulburt Prante Lienemann Overholt Prante Shaver Clark Olson Burch Schill Jarvis Thomas Griffiths Ellis Wixon Philo Sick Peshek Wilson Randol Frederickson Keith Mauck Anderson Dauphin Sprecker Heywood Hcywood Wolford Yeck Popplewell mm Faraquhr Flacker Gap on Bonde Faulkner Matejovsky Shellhorn Kelly Grimes Overholt Glasgow Clove Hagcman Landolt r Peterson Philo Amende Rogers Jones Erisman Wilson Schroeder Erisman Nelson Roessler Ord Brunsdon Bolejack Carr Cowell I Scoville Caldwell Corley Moore Fisher Williams McKcnny Cameron Hoyt Myers Miller Dye L j Longfellow Taylor Ivers Hacker West Rouse Buckingham Salzmann Brown Reickcr Blaugh Baughmann Miles Philo Huffer Adams Carr Delzell Wilkie Fisher Adams Sears Gilbert pray via Dramatic Club (Adoplcd os peraiaueot dealer) by tbe Dramatic Club.) mero hamvEfis $2 La PIM-VIAV Dramatic Club This may be considered one of the most successful years of the club. The members and friends have immensely en- joyed the presentation of the following plays: “The Pxice of Coal,” by Harold Brighousc; a “one word” play. ”The Noble Lord,” by Percival Wilde; “The Land of the Free,” by Bertha N. Graham, and “The Turtle Dove,” a At tryouts held later in March, the following members were added: Misses Shively, Glasgow, Lois Griffin, Yeck, Hoake, S h c 1 h o r n , West, Moore, Edna Lew's, Huff, Red- ding, Inez Peterson and Mr. Carl Roscnquist. For the attainments of the year we are g:eatly indebted to our charming director, Mrs. R. F. Seybolt, whose ingenu- ity and capability have been a great service to the club. Chinese play, by Margaret Scott Oliver. The program as planned for the remainder of the year includes “The Trai- tor, by Percival Wilde; ’Op o’ My Thumb,” and two Irish plays, “The Workhouse Ward and The Land of Heart’s Desire.” In the fall, the prominent parts in the production of “The Forest Princess, by the school, were taken by mem- bers of the club. The masterpiece of the year was seen in The Rose of Plymouth Town. This Jelightful old fine drama was truly a finished bit of art. A Rose o’ Plymouth Town PIRVVJAK A Rose o’ Plymouth Town L. Girls Club Council Wilke Root Meyer Van Sant Harman Stephenson Bonde Koon Lewis Randol Salzmann Reicker Ellis Schill Magneson Culwell Griffin Buckingham Scoville LINN1E REICKER President First Semester MATTIE C. ELLIS Adviser MYRTLE KOON President Second Semester Oh Girls Club, oh, jolly Girls Club, You are all of one year old today, You are peppy, full of fun. Many are the stunts you’ve done. Oh Girls Club, oh, jolly Girls Club, You’ve won my heart with your gayety. March on, march on, through all the years to come. And when we’re gone from old Peru We will be anxious to come back to you. What's all this row about? Girls Club! What about the Girls Club?” It’s one year old today! Today was February 18, 1920, and the “row —-well, the row was in Chapel! All club members were marked with bright tags, which told of our birthday, and Mary and Neva showed our masculine cheer leaders what real yelling was. One year old —but we are already calling it, paradoxically, the old club, because it is so dear to our hearts. Last year when we were so very, very young, we launched the point system with the stipulation that it must be tried at least for a year. That year is up. The point system has served us well, for though every one still works there is a standard and every girl has some duty, but no girl is over-burdened. To welcome the new girls, the old girls gave them a party in September and there we met Mona and Dorothy and Dag and Helen Van and they met Cora and Fritzie and Hope and Erma. That was the first party. The next was the Saturday following Thanksgiving at which we entertained the boys of the school, and the Hi Y convention boys were our especial guests. In February we consoled the Kearney basketball boys for beating them at a reception after the game. Of course we didn't forget our own team that night. But behind the point system, behind these parties and frolics, has been the constant steady work of the Council and Miss Ellis and our two presidents, Miss Riecker the first semester, and Miss Koon the second. It is the tireless effort of these folks that has made everything the club has undertaken a success, and we of the club in general, want them to understand our apprecia- tion of their sincere efforts. .1' - —- 5Z ai«TO9ff j. u. g:s I Science Club In the beginning of the school year when other clubs and societies were being revived, the Physical Science Club was reorganized. Its aim was three- fold, namely: to broaden our knowledge of science and to acquaint ourselves with the latest advances in the various departments of scientific inquiry, as a means of stimulating a deeper interest in scientific thought, and for the extension of mutual understanding between the science departments of Peru Normal and the science departments of other institutions. An organization committee drew up a constitution which forty people signed. The officers for the first semester were as follows: Edward Mate- jovsky, president; George Heywood, vice-president; Donald Overholt, treasurer; Erma Wilson, secretary and Normalite reporter, and Helen Williams, sergeant-at-arms. In the second semester, Richard Overholt, George Hey- wood, Katheryn Griffiths, Hildegarde Yeck and Alice Peshek, respectively succeeded them. The bi-monthly programs in the first semester and the monthly meetings in the second semester, consisted of interesting and entertaining discussions of the electric furnace, of Edison, of the wireless, air-craft, heavenly bodies and Einstein. The members would like to see the club accepted as a permanent organ- ization, because it combines wholesome pleasure and valuable instruction. I ____PERUYIAK _ Senior Home Economics Class Junior Home Economics Class FUNNY TWO ANOTHER ONE jU Y. M. C. A. Hi Y Convention pzrvviXk Y. M. C. A. The school year started with a snap this fall on account of the influence of the eighteen men who had the advantage of the conference at Estes Park last June. The activities of the year were influenced greatly by different con- ferences held in this and neighboring states. In October we had six men and two faculty at the York Conference. We had two delegates at the big Inter- national Conference at Des Moines. In March we sent one delegate to Lincoln to the Student Volunteer Convention. During this same month we sent three men (next year's officers) and one faculty member to the Fremont Con- ference. This conference was a school to prepare them for next year's work as leaders, and from reports the results are excellent. The Y. M. C. A. is interested not only in its own selfish interests, bounded by this campus. When the call came to support Steele Holcomb, who is going as a missionary to Cairo, Egypt, we responded by sending $100.00. We have had many outstanding home projects this year. The first, and one of the most significant, is the Older Boys Conference. At this conference there were high school boys from many of the high schools of southeast Nebraska. The boys came for two purposes: To have a good time, to be helped morally and spiritually by the inspiration of the great speakers and by forum discussion. Needless to say they went away satisfied. In this discussion of home projects we must not omit our weekly meet- ings. These meetings have been a decided success. Four-minute talks by students and lectures by members of the faculty and business men, were the outstanding features of the meetings. The subjects of these lectures had to do with vital world problems, such as the social, political and industrial prob- lems of modern Europe, and the important home problems discussed from the point of Christian democracy. These were boiled down to appeal to students from a student's viewpoint. During this busy year the high school boys were not forgotten. They were taken care of by the Boys’ Committee. The duty of the chairman of this committee was to bring closely together the Y. M. C. A. and the Hi-Y Club, so that both could work for the common good of the school. The chairman helped the high school boys plan their meetings, and special cam- paigns for higher ideals. The cabinet went on hikes with the boys. The influence of these hikes was markedly beneficial. The work with the high school boys was perhaps the most important work of the Y this year. Another big mile-stone in the career of the Y. M. C. A. this year was the part that we had in the Father and Son Banquet, held in the basement of the M. E. Church. Many a father and son left the banquet feeling drawn closer together by an invisible bond of fellowship. A source of enjoyment and of benefit to all have been the joint meetings of the Christian Associations of the school. At these meetings we got down to bedrock. The discussion was general, and all left the meetings feeling that his chance to do good in the world was not entirely eliminated. About the middle of March the Inter-church World Team came to Peru. They brought a message from the lands across the sea. They spoke of the wonderful opportunities for college graduates in these countries. Although there were many more things we wanted to do, we feel that many were benefited by the work of the Y. M. C. A. this year. The definite plans and aims for next year’s Y are as follows: I . Examinations for all cabinet members. 2. General statement from each member of his duties in his position. 3. The Y. M. C. A. intends to edit a “hand-book . This book will be a veritable dictionary of information concerning the school and its activities: yet it will be small and compact. -il- i.910. RVVIA.M ZlKHJSTLMl 0DE55A ON TEDDY5 TEETH ON THE MORRAINE HIKING . I CONFERENCE CAMPUS -CITY PARK- DENVER- j£. T— - VIA K’ __ YWCA JU -tea '±yAj , _o4- . Y. W. C. A. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.” ---Zach. 4:6. True to its motto, the Y. W. C. A. has tried to be a constructive factor lr the social and spiritual life of the school. At the beginning of the year, the entire membership was divided among its five committees, and these in turn organized with such sub-committees that every girl might share in the work and no one be overburdened. To the effective co-operation of cabinet and committees thus secured, the success of the year is largely due. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE YEAR Shared with the other Christian organizations in giving the big get- acquainted social at the opening of school. Gave a jolly Hallowe'en party for the Y. W. girls, October 31st. Outgoing cabinet gave a surprise social hour to incoming cabinet, March 8th. Gave a spring party for Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., April I 7th. Gave an annual May Morning Y. W. C. A. breakfast, May I st. Field regular devotional meetings at 7:15 on Thursday evenings. Held occasional open forum joint meetings with Y. M. C. A. Held Easter sunrise meeting April 4th. Contributed $50.00 to the Y. W. C. A. work in China. Continued the support of Jeanie Comptour, our little French war orphan. Sent three delegates to Des Moines Student Volunteer convention, December 31st, I 9 1 9. to January 4th, 1920. Co-operated with the Y. M. C. A. in arranging for the visit of the Inter- Church World Movement team, March 19th to 21st. Plan to send delegates to Geneva Conference in August, and, if possible, to the National Y. W. C. A. Convention at Cleveland, Ohio, April 1 3th to 20th. To those who have shared its responsibilities the year has been one of growth and the more abundant living that comes only when we give our best in loving service to others. It remains to us a year of warm friendships and pleasant memories. President...................................................Dagmar Magneson Secretary.......................................................Lillian Brehm Membership Chairman and Vice-president...........................Helen Williams Adviser.....................................................Rose B. Clark Social Service Chairman................................Katherine Schill Adviser................................................Dora Krebs Social Chairman....................................................Ruth Wolford Adviser..............................................Ruth Shively Devotional Chairman. . . ...................................Ruth Burch Adviser............................................Esther A. Clark , l- jPJttr- Normal Catholic Association The Normal Catholic Association is an organization which unites all Catholic students of the Peru State Normal in a social as well as a religious way. We meet every Sunday morning in the room which has been especially fitted for us. On an average of once every month. Father Weis, of Nebraska City, comes to Peru. Services are then held at the home of Mrs. Jack. 1 his friend of ours has been very kind to us, and we will always remember Mrs. Jack for her splendid treatment of the N. C. A. We welcome all Catholic students to our N. C. A. and it is the wish of its members (present as well as past), that the N. C. A. will continue to grow. 3( • Boys’ Glee Club The Peru Glee Club Homer C. House, Director Lela Hardy. Pianist Walter H. HohmanN, Accompanist and Basso PROGRAM Part I. Still, Still With Thee.........................---- - Cerrish The Winds Arc All Hushed......................................Wilder Over the Fields at Early Morn....................- Ccibcl Prelude and Fugue in B flat minor ------- - Bach Miss Hardy When Day Fades - -- -- -- -- -- Barfys Over the Way - -- -- -- -- -- - Dorc Papillons - - -...........................- Schumann Miss Hardy Sunset - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Bucl( The Mighty Deep ................................................Jude Mr. Hohmann Onward! - -- -- -- -- - - - - Ceibel PARTII. Missis Winslow’s Soothing Syrup ------- Harrington United America In a Rose Garden The “Jazz” Band College Life Five Minutes of Fooling Paul Bennett Indianola Lassus Trombonc The “Jazz’’ Band The Flag Without a Stain - - White Girls’ Glee Club PROGRAM Esludianlina ....................................... Lacomb Serenata ---------- - Tosti Fern Jones Bugle Song...........................................Hal Ion Magnetic Waltz..........................- Ardill'i Mrs. House In the Gloaming - .........................Harrison Darkie’s Cradle Song - Wheeler Piano—To Spring - Cr cg Mr. Holch Serenade.......................................... Schubert Reading......................................- Selected Mrs. Seybolt Douglas.......................................... Marslon Heriodiade ------- - Massenet Erma Wilson Juanita...............................................Norton The Owl and the Pussy Cat ...........................DeKoven My Dearest Heart - -- -- -- -- -- Sullivan Mr. House When the Little Ones Say “Goodnight Parl(s Band Orchestra E'ERM.VIAU WS)j$0- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. Annual Concert April 5, 1920 PROGRAM Part I.—Orchestra Valse Danscuse - -- -- -- -- -- Miles Remembrance Polka (Solo for Cornet) ----- Simons O. J. Gabel Humorcske - -- -- -- -- - Anion Dvorak Scene de Ballet (Solo for Violin) ------ Atherton Hildegard Yeck Mon Plaisir - -- -- -- -- -- Roberts Sparks (Duet for Cornets) - -- -- -- - Simons O. J. Gabel and Raymond Huffer Au Revoir (Duet for Clarionets) ------ Lichncr Quartet from Rigolclto Verdi..........................- Verdi Lewis Benesch and Arthur Burley Fifth Hungarian Dance ------- oh. Brahms Ruth Shively and Alice Glasgow (with Orchestra) INTERMISSION Part II.—Band American Patrol - -- -- -- -- - Meacham “Sextette’ (Duct for Clarionet and Baritone) - - - Donizetti Lewis Benesch and C. C. Choyce Operatic Mingle - -- -- -- -- -- Berry Werner’s Parting Song (Solo for Cornet) - - - - Nessler Hugh House Lustspiel Overture - -- -- -- -- Kcler-Bcla The Lost Chord (Solo for Trombone)........................Sullivan Laurance Rouse When You Look in the Heart of a Rose - Mclhven (Solo for Baritone) C. C. Choyce (with Band) Selection - -- -- -- - - - Jazz Sextette March, “The Thunderer” - -- -- -- - Sousa Sl. _ Myrna Sharlow Soprano Southwick Baritone Earnest Davis Etta Young Cont ralto Senior Class Play (Synopsis) Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh, Adelaide, formerly Della Sayles, of Missionary Loop, Indiana, has married into the English aristocracy and has now returned to America to engineer the marriage of her sister, Violet, to Anthony Rawson, the older son of an exclusive and wealthy New York family. If the Raw- sons were to discover that the girls, whom they believe to be de Salles, and of Norman French origin, are really daughters of Jim Sayles, of Missionary Loop, Indiana--Jim Sayles the patent medicine man—all hope of the marriage would be gone. A difficult situation for Adelaide arises when she finds her- self suddenly confronted by Pete Swallow, to whom she was once engaged. Becoming suspicious of the de Salles, Anthony contrives to bring Pete and Adelaide face to face, but Adelaide’s acquired English manner and native cleverness save her from discovery. Her triumph is short lived, however, for Violet, who does not love Anthony and can no longer endure the deceit- fulness which she and her mother and sister are practicing, suddenly tells the whole truth. The Rawsons, all but Anthony’s brother, Geoffrey, are greatly shocked and refuse to recognize the de Salles henceforth. Geoffrey now has a chance to declare his love for Violet, who has fallen in love with him instead of with his brother. Although Geoffrey, who has become a ranchman, is distinctly not in the good graces of his family, Adelaide is really pleased to have her little sister happy and considers that this connection with the Rawsons, though not the one she planned, may still be looked upon as a triumph. “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh” CAST OF CHARACTERS Justin Rawson.............................................................Gaylord Chase Miss Rawson. his sister.........................................Dagmar Magneson Geoffrey Rawson, his younger son..................................Carl Mackprnng Anthony Rawson, his elder son.........................................Loyd Prante Stephen Leavitt............................................................Wiliam Thomas Mrs. Stephen Leavitt.....................................................Isabelle Sears Peter Swallow.....................................................Lawrence Rouse Kitson..........................................................Edward Matejovsky Nina.............................................................Frances Faulkner Mrs. de Salle.............................................................Cecelia Peterson Violet de Salle.................................................Della Weatherhogg Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh.........................................................Emma Kelly BELLE ER ISM AN May Queen Class Day 9:30—May Day Ceremonies Dance of the Flower Children Daisy Chain—Junior and Senior Girls Procession Coronation of the Queen Golden Jubilee Dancers—Bessie West, Esther Delzell Mildred Fisher, Alice Glasgow, Helen Van Sant, Hallie Weaver, Grace Blough, Mattie Miles, Nettie McCarroll, Frances Faulkner May Pole Dance—Senior Girls Final Tableau I I :00-Services in Commemoration of the First Graduation Informal Talk—Mrs. Anna Moorehead Joy 1 I :30-Ivy Day Poem—Esther Cole Ivy Day Oration—Harvey Cottle Presentation of Trowel—Brantley Copenhaver Junior Response—Raymond Huffer 2:00—Open Air Concert 3 :00--Field Meet 8:30—Class Play. DR. FRANK SMITH Commencement Speaker r (■ JU -s HARRY CLAYTON ROGERS Baccalaureate PERUVIAN PERUVIAN STAFF Peruvian Staff Dorothy Roettger..........................Editor-in-Chief Edward Matejovsky...............................Associate Erma ilson....................................Associate Harvey J. Cottle.......................Business Manager Brantley Copenhaver.............................Associate Emma Kelly...................Art Editor, Second Semester Zoe Carman....................Art Editor, First Semester Rose Miller...............................Literary Editor Lela Hazzard Associate Myrtle Koon................Sen ior Editor, First Semester Mable Chapman.............Senior Editor, Second Semester Tillie Salzmann..............................Photographer Grace Blough....................................Associate Cora Clover...............................Snapshot Editor Richard Overholt................................Associate Warren Stephenson.........................Athletic Editor Leon Roettger...................................Associate Fern Ferree......................Calendar, First Semester Della Weatherhogg.............Calendar, Second Semester Martha Corely...................................Associate Cecelia Peterson..............................Joke Editor Frances Faulkner................................Associate Lorin Jones..................................Stenographer ju a t: -geggsjgy I NORMALITE STAFF THE. EDITORIAL STAFF Dorothy Mauck, '20.........................Editor-in-Chief Alvina Amende, '20........................Associate Editor Paul Bennett, '21.........................Assistant Editor Fern Adams, '21...........................Assistant Editor Raymond Huffer, '21.....................Business Manager Emma Woodie, special..........Manager Mailing Department REPORTERS Celia Lorance...... Mabel Dressier.... Alice Glasgow...... Hildegarde Yeck. . . Ida Frederickson. . . . William Thomas. . . . Helen Williams...... Fern Ferree........ Erma Wilson......... Della Weatherhogg. Catherine Lienemann ..............Senior ..............Junior ...........Sophomore ............Freshmen Specials and Trainers ........Y. M. C. A. ........Y. W. C. A. .........Girls' Club ........Philomathean .....Dramatic Club .............J. U. G. at-. yi!' — —T1,. Old Buildings in Peru (All Rights Reserved) (By Louise W. Mears, formerly teacher in the Peru Normal School, Depart- ment of Geography.) Old buildings are but mute historians unloved and unwelcomed in any western village. It remains for some “oldest inhabitant to read from them a history of past events that kindles and delights the imagination. As a child, it was my rather strange pleasure to listen to these tales, as told by the shoemaker, the carpet-weaver, and the aged citizen reminiscing in the snu� warmth of the village store. 1 have sometimes thought that a child is indispensable in this world as an open-minded listener to provide old people with the unalloyed pleasure of recollecting. Mine was the never-to-be-for- gotten joy of listening to the stories of the villagers who had been to Pike's Peak for gold, to Utah with the Mormons, or perhaps in Indian or border wars beside the Civil War. A progressive Nebraska village differs, perhaps fortunately, from the usual New England village in the dispatch with which old buildings are replaced by new ones. Of most of the old buildings in Peru we must say, They used to be. Time was, the golden head Irrevocably said; But time which none can bind, While flowing fast, leaves love behind. —From Robt. Louis Stevenson. As one of the devotees of the past, I think that some of the old build- ings had marks of beauty that their successors do not possess. Pretty colonial cottages were sometimes replaced by nondescript new buildings. But, per- haps 1 speak Lhus because memory has a proneness to soften outlines, as ivy beautifies any ruin, or as a sketch differs from a photograph. If we were making a survey of Peru, how many old houses, really old- timers. would we find? Perhaps none in entirety, unless it be the old mill --Green’s Mill----erected in 1862. But parts of many houses date back to early days, and their history should be recorded. 1 am happy to contribute some facts in this sketch. All of the homes had small beginnings, and as prosperity increased and families grew, rooms were added, new basements and second stories developed. (That is why they were rambling structures.) On account of the hilly building sites, high basements were used as kitchens and dining rooms. The east end of David Jack's store, facing old Main Street, was Mr. Barnes’ general merchandise store in steamboat days. A small room off of T. E. Vance’s store was used as a class room for the first Normal School students. (Here is an appropriate place for a bronze tablet.) The home of D. C. Cole (Hills of Peru, p. 67) has interesting historic associations. Among others, 1 would mention those of Dr. Captolia Graves and Mr. Mardis, at the summit of old Main Street; of Mrs. Sam’l Culbertson, in a grove of native trees, and Professor Birch, better known as Professor Duncanson’s house; of Professor McKenzie, the first Normal School president, occupied (Picture 1, Cut No. 204) by Mrs. Hayes; of Professor Williams, another of the early school presidents; of Mrs. Ball, occupied by Professor Brownell; of H. M. Mears (the one-story portion being fifty years old). A residence dating back to the first days of the Normal School is the one then owned by Professor Perry Martin, adjoining the school campus on the northeast. (Picture 2, Cut No. 205.) Jacob Good, founder of the first bank in Peru, had a genius for restoring and transplanting old houses, as well as trees. He possessed the rare gift of seeing in an old house its possibilities for continued usefulness under new environment. When the residence portion of Peru shifted from the plain to the hilltops, homes still in their prime and really beautiful were doomed to decay. A store building that is still very much as it was in 1870, is that erected and occupied as a drug store by John Patterson. It became later, and still is, a variety store, much like Dickens' Old Curiosity Shop, now owned by Mrs. Kate Brunsdon (Picture 3, Cut No. 206). When we began to enumer- ate the houses in Peru that are nearing the half-century mark, most of them with new parts grafted on, the story grows like a ball of yarn------always one more strand and then another, it is easy to see why telling a story is called spinning a yarn. I beg the enthusiastic young student of local history to seek out the occupants of these houses, and gather together the threads of the story before it is too late. Speaking for myself, 1 shall confess without fear of being misunderstood, that of all Peru's old buildings, other than the Normal School, 1 love best the old grist mill. Some of its early history, when it supplied the staff of life to white men and Indians, has been written in the Hills of Peru, Chapter IV. The mill, like a man robbed of his birthright, seemed to me to say, “Here 1 am, built strong for service and long life! Must 1 waste my strength and thwart the plans of my builders? Its owner, Tom Green, has died. Sounds of the Village grow stiller and stiller, Stiller the note of the birds on the hill; Dusty and dim are the eyes of the miller, Deaf are his ears with the moil of the mill. (From Keepsake Mill, Robt. Louis Stevenson.) When H. M. Mears bought the building, in 1879, he laid a strong hard- wood floor in the second story, converting the room into a “town hall.” Nowadays, when the modern welfare worker advances the idea of a com- munity center, I think of that roomy hall in the mill, with its home-talent plays, church festivals, political rallies and skating rink. It was a real open forum. Very often we listened to Col. Majors, who never failed to take an active part in all affairs of local and state government. In this room, when I was a schoolgirl, I stood on a bench to hear and see the young orator, William Jennings Bryan. 1 can imagine that the early speeches of Daniel Webster and Henry Clay must have produced somewhat the same impres- sions on the listeners. Lest I trespass too far on the forbearance of my readers, I close with these lines: Here we had best on tip-toe tread While I for safety march ahead; For this is that enchanted ground Where all who loiter slumber sound. (From Historical Associations, Robt. Louis Stevenson.) Old Buildings of Brownville Mid glad green miles of tillage And fields where cattle graze, A prosy little village You drouse away your days. And yet—a wakeful glory Clings round you as you doze; One living lyric story Makes music of your prose! --J. G. Neihardt. Although in these days of rush and hurry few people have any time to look backward, a glance now and then into the past might be a good thing. Who has ever asked himself a question about the history of his home town? Yet such a knowledge might vastly change one's opinion of present day affairs. One often hears jokes about the sleepy small villages of today. But if we only knew the stories they could tell! A fine example of such a place is Brownville, the state's oldest town, once prosperous, but now only a shadow of past promises unfulfilled. To the casual visitor, there is nothing about the village to suggest its past. Here and there some splendid building, now falling into decay, might arouse one's interest; or the streets, wide and well laid out, might cause mild curiosity, but nothing more. It is only when the tongue of some early settler is loosened by a few tactful questions about the old days, that the story is learned: The old steamboat landing, the immigration, the promise of the state's capitol, and finally, the failure of these hopes and the decline of the village. As proof of its bygone prosperity, Brownville still has several old build- ings that date back to these early times. Perhaps the most picturesque of these is an old Catholic church, which stands a ruin, with its gaping windows and ruined cross suggesting the many winters it has withstood. Fallen columns disintegrated with time Sacred mounds insulted with the growth of scornful weeds. Shattered arches haunted by the lizard and the snake. —Neihardt. Another mute witness of the faith of the early pioneers, is an old Baptist church, built in 1860, which in its day served both as a house of worship and as a schoolhouse. This building is still in fair condition. No less interesting than these in its historical associations is the frame house which was the home of Robert W. Furnas, Nebraska’s second governor. W jL, Pi Rim AN_ Until a few months ago this house was in the possession of a son of the governor, but has probably been destroyed since changing owners. What times it must have passed through! The campaign for governor in 1872 was probably full of excitement for Brownville, since both candidates were from this town. During Governor Furnas’ administration. Arbor Day was established, and the first Arbor Day proclamation was given by him. Perhaps the oldest brick dwelling in the state is the Atkinson house, a stately old Brownville mansion, nearly as large as Peru’s district school build- ing. Although the stones from the arches of its capped windows are falling from their places, the old house still retains traces of its former dignity and attractiveness. Another old-timer, very similar in its style to this one, is the house, at one time occupied by the family of Muir, the state's advocate of prohibition. Mr. Muir is now dead. These two buildings, still imposing in appearance, must have been splendid structures in the rising new Brownville, which as years passed they have watched crumble about them. They represent all that is now left of the more aristocratic homes. Their size and beauty show us that they were intended to be city residences, and their very pretentiousness make them seem out of place in their present surroundings. Relics of pioneer days meet the eyes of the Brownville visitor at every turn. One of these, now known as the Park Hotel, is nearing its fiftieth year, and was at first a dwelling house. Another which was built before the Civil War has now been remodelled into a bungalow. Of about the same age is a brick building whose past has been very eventful, having been at one time a saloon, later a gambling house, and finally a store. In the immigration period, the first legal office was the land office, and Brownville boasted the first building of this kind in the state. For years this old office was the scene of some rousing activities, and many stories are told of the days of homesteading and pioneering. Perhaps the most interesting to us of these stories is that of the first homestead granted in the United States, which was given from this office. On New Year’s Eve, 1862, Daniel Freeman, having come from Beatrice in the hope of receiving the first homestead, reached Brownville. The Home- stead Act did not go into effect until the next day, but a clerk was persuaded to open the office a few minutes past midnight for Daniel Freeman alone, and he became the first homesteader. prm viAK_ Another interesting reminder of the old days is Brownville’s cemetery, perhaps because of the rest and quiet which pervades the air, perhaps because of the trees, or the gray stones against the green grass. As one reads the worn inscriptions, he feels only interest in what is carved there, and no sad- ness, for the owners of the names have departed so long since that even those who cherished their memory are past one's recollection. Just such a cemetery is that of Brownville. It is on a southern slope, and the evergreen trees planted years ago now form a dense shade and tower far above the crumbling gravestones. Doubtless people are becoming more unwilling to talk of themselves than they formerly were, or they may be less sentimental. At any rate, one sees no longer the full inscriptions that are found on the gravestones of a half century ago. On many of these old stones, besides a record of their birth and death, several items concerning the life of the individual are given. Place of birth, time of coming to America if foreign born, schools attended and where, time of immigration to Nebraska—many such facts are stated by the worn old monuments. I see their scattered gravestones gleaming white Through the pale dusk of the impending night. O'er all alike the imperial sunset throws Its golden lilies mingled with the rose; We give to each a tender thought and pass Out of the graveyards with their tangled grass. —Longfellow. To feel the true atmosphere of the early days, one should visit some of these scenes or talk to one of the old settlers. Most of them are very willing to go back for us over history of the settlement and the failure of their hopes. One of these, to whom this department owes much of its information, is Dr. Crane, who was raised in Brownville and knows the whole story. He attended school in Peru, and was a student of President McKenzie, our first president. Some of his stories were too interesting to go unmentioned, so they will be briefly outlined here. He told of the first two Nebraska state fairs held in Brownville. The old fair grounds have long since been taken by the Missouri River. He has seen thirteen steamers tied up at the Brown- ville dock at one time, and can remember when the streets of the village were crowded with ox-drawn prairie schooners bound westward. A half century or more has passed since these scenes took place, and only a few are found who recall them. Who will be left after fifty more years that either knows or feels interest in them? The old landmarks are rapidly disappearing, and perhaps another decade will see the last of them. The monuments of mortals Are as the glory of the grass; Through Time's dim portals A voiceless, viewless wind doth pass, The blossoms fall before it in a day, The forest monarchs year by year decay. And man's great buildings slowly fade away. —Van Dyke. Senior Dignity No, you would never have recognized it as a Senior party, if you had been at the old Gym on January I 7th, for all cares, including even practice teaching, were forgotten in three hours of glorious fun. It was an old- fashioned hard-times party, with informal games and eats to fit the occasion. Thanks a hundred fold to Miss McAuley and Miss Grimes for such dandy entertainment. After an hour of merriment, everybody shouted Movies! so away we marched downtown to the theatre to see Mary Pickford in The Hoodlum.” If the townspeople had not heard before that the Seniors were “out for a time, they could not fail to discover it from the hearty songs and yells. It was with no unpleasant sensation with which we partook of the treats proffered us by the various business men in response to our Fifteen Rahs! for each of them. It cannot be denied that Miss Sears and Mr. Matejovsky are excellent entertainers; and what about Mr. Prante? Well, still in our rags and tags, we entered the theatre and enjoyed a good show, and at the close, it was with reluctance that we departed for home at even so late an hour. Senior-Sophomore Party Friday, September 19th, the Seniors entertained the Sophomores at a weinie roast in the woods about two miles southeast of town. After a brisk walk the two parties reached the scene of action where they found a fire had already been built by some of the gentlemen of the crowd. As it was late when they arrived, preparations for the feed were made at once. This consisted of wienies, buns, pickles, hot coffee with milk, marshmallows and bananas. After refreshments, several bright classmen entertained the rest with well-told funny stories. Even the two class advisers were made to show their skill along this line. When the fire died down the crowd gathered around the coals and sang popular songs, finishing with the Color Song. Then after an exchange of yells by the two classes, guests and hosts respectively they started for home, each class with a feeling of greater comradeship for the other. -V The Training School Party The Faculty members of the Training School entertained the Seniors on Saturday night, March 6, 1920. The party was held in the T. J. Majors building, the interior of which had been transformed to represent an old colonial mansion. At the entrance, a dignified negro butler directed us to register and pass upstairs. At the first landing we deposited our cards in the plate extended to us by another of those dusky, dutiful servants. On the second floor two dainty flower maidens directed us in disposing of our wraps and presented us with programs of the evening's entertainment which was as follows: Senior Frolic Liszt of Sym Greet and Handel Bach's (box) humana Didactic Exercises Tarantella (tear and tell) Anthology of Popular Songs Recessional Lo! Minuet (Me an u et) La Serenata Corps de ballet ionics (some funnies) Tutti Salute Hurdy Gurdy T. J. Major Mode Be Sharp Major Premiere Natural Tonic” key One That Thirsteth 20th Century Suites (Sweets) Flower (Flour) Song Hymn of Praise Suspension and Dissolution Beat it Yours, Phor Phun. This program itself is truly most unique from a musician's standpoint. To him every bit is familiar through associations in memory or he recalls it on the pages of his musical dictionary, at least. Did you reflect upon your knowledge of the Ben Greet players as you read your program after passing the receiving line? Didn't you conceive the Hurdy Gurdy to be quite as interesting and spectacular in its way as the Denver municipal pipe organ? For instance, let us say. And its music contributed in no small part to our delight. Prof. Beck, in his usual good form, conducted the Didactic Exercises, and Miss Lillian Olson, a Senior grave and wise,” won the diploma because hick was with her and she knows the nice distinction in the use of have” and got.” You understand now the apDropriate significance of: Tarantella (tear and tell) B Sharp Major, which followed at this point, do you not? The biggest number, no doubt, of the “Liszt of Symphonies was the Anthology of Popular Songs. The company was divided into six groups, each of which dramatized one of the following songs: Cornin' Thru the Rve. Home. Sweet Home. Seeing Nellie Home. Music in the Air. Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. “Yankee Doodle. When these six songs were sung by the group leaders in the “Natural Tonic” key. honestly now, could you recognize the song, not to so much as mention the key? During the Minuet (me an u et) weren't we delighted with those dainty- delicious refreshments? Didn't those 20th Century Suites (Sweets) that Senior girls octette sing charmingly in La Serenata? F.verybody enjoyed Corps de Ballet, Flower (Flour) Song, didn't they? And they played and sang it just as they used to do when first they began going to parties. Te Peru Color Song lends itself most beautifully to an occasion of this kind as a Hymn of Praise. Suspension and dissolution, the usual features of so harmonious a com- position as this, brought the evening of enjoyment and entertainment co a most fitting and appropriate finale. We Seniors have no words with which to express our full appreciation of such a pleasureable affair, but it will remain in our memories among the fore- most of the very delightful events of the school year of 1920. JU tf lt September 8. Registration begins. I'he Girls’ Club launches the Proctor system. 9. Big attendance at the free movies. I 0. New students have fun chasing down class rooms. First chapel of the year. I I. Mt. Vernon girls are wearing broad grins as the new furniture arrives for the Hall. Fern carries a few song books and breaks her arm. 12. Yes, a Senior picnic the first week. A good hike, splendid eats, and a jolly time. 13. Get acquainted party. Just dare to forget any of the new students names now! 14. A bunch of worthy Senior girls have their reputation at stake in a watermelon at the dormitory after 10:30 P. M. 13. Reading of the rules and regulations at the dormitory. Some hope entertained for preventing misdemeanors similar to those of the previous night. I 6. Some Junior girls discovered looking up the definition of date. 17. Joke on everybody. No seats were assigned at Chapel. 18. 1 he Peruvian staff are apparently studious and intelligent during their impromptu program at Senior class chapel. 1 9. Everyone seems to enjoy his walks to and from classes, especially from. 20. Each church entertains her young people at a sociable. 2 1. A rainy Sunday and its inflictions. The Dorm parlor is used. 22. Inmates of the Dormitory enjoy a genuine surprise. No grapes for supper. 23. The Girls’ Club endure the uncomfortable bleachers in order to cheer the football boys in practice. 24. Exciting time at chapel. Sale of budget tickets. Some students buy two. 2 5. Cope enters upon his duties as Senior class president with a dignity that commands attention. 26. A taffy pull in the basement of the Methodist church. Not enough fruit—dates had been ordered. 2 7. Interesting meeting of the Girls Club. New girls are welcomed. 28. Quiz on the memorial trail is suspected. A number of students chase this night to review for it. 29. Dad Cottle learns through experience that some people cultivate sunflowers for the sake of the flowers. 30. It has been confidentially remarked to Mabel that the football boys run faster when the girls cheer. October I . Faculty members sit on the platform during chapel. 2. Rehearsals for the outdoor play every spare moment. Big rally for the coming game. 3. Hooray! Peru won the football game from Grand Island. Score, 3 7-0. 4. The eyes of the world is in Peru. 5. Cecelia and Griffiths stroll to Cemetery ridge. 6. Dr. Holmes gives her first of a scries of talks to girls. 7. All youngsters are restless on this pretty autumn day. Tillic Salzmann gets called down in the Library. 8. No chorus practice on account of the light that failed. 9. Dr. Holmes announces her last meeting. 10. Football victory for Peru. Midland’s final conviction: “Fight and Peru will hold the line.” Budget number, Sam Lewis and Company. 1 I. The big parade and street carnival compels the students to realize the capability of Peru’s home talent. Philo entertainment. 12. A pretty autumn evening and several dates. 13. Boys return from the Y. M. C. A. convention at York. 14. Are Shorty and Weltha specializing in music? At any rate, they are practicing in the music rooms. 1 5. Scene taken from the Library—Cecelia beaming upon Griffiths while Griffiths laboriously draws house plans. 1 6. The snap-shot editor makes a good silent announcement in Chapel. 1 7. Coach Speer and some of his football boys go to see the Wesleyan game. 1 8. Outdoor rehearsal of the play the “Forest Princess.’’ 19. Frances Faulkner hangs a sign on her door that reads, “Engaged.” 20. Woe be unto those who are skipping classes. 2 1. The Girls’ Club decide to invite the men to their next party. Erma Wilson smiles blandly and Nettie McCarrol giggles incessantly. 22. Mr. Holch is late to class. 23. Six American Beauties in Senior Class Chapel. 24. Wesleyan accepts the football victory from Peru. Philo Hallowe'en party. Some girls show their preference for the Methodists. 25. The Forest Princess is played to an admiring audience. Little Orphan Annie, comes to the Chapel in the evening. 26. The cast of the Forest Princess taken. 2 7. Bonde took her “Choyce” and see what she got. 28. Memorial exercises for Roosevelt. November 1. Ghost Dance. Third floor party. 2. Feed on second. Tap, tap, Girls, can’t I trust you? 3. Excitement. Red brings a bat into the Library. 4. Purple and white sweaters seen all over the campus. To whom do they belong? 5. Choycc goes to Omaha to have his shoulder X-rayed (?) 6- I 0. Bubbles burst. We have a vacation. II. Pleasures ended. School commences. I 2. Dramatic Club, Cecelia performs. Choyce calls at Dorm. Miss Cleland asks him to remove his hat. 13. Picture show. Dorm windows tried. I 4. Philo-Budget movie. 15. Cope gets a new girl. Her remark— Ye Gods, to think that I never heard of him before. | 6. Prevention of unprepared Monday lessons. Stay home from Sunday School. 17. Orchestra 7:30. 18. Office hours of the Dean changed. Why change? 1 9. Parlor meeting. Miss Cleland instructs girls in etiquette. 20. Miss Carpenter asks Loy to sing solo in music class. 2 I. Budget movie. Chapel rally. Wayne football game. 22. Bonnie dates with Patty. 23. Light Fantastic being displayed at the Dorm. 24. A day of blues. 25. Overholt looking for Boelstorf. 26. Y. M. C. A. Good attendance. What’s going to happen? 2 7. Cotncr game. Peru wins. Philo. 28. Boys’ conference banquet. 29. Girls’ Club party for Hi-Y convention. 30. Hi-Y breakfast. December 1. Meeting of scientific minded at Science Club. 2. Melodious and heart rending tones issue from Dr. House’s room. 3. Dramatic Club. 4. Football banquet. Everything peaceful until the Dorm raid. 5. Howd’ye like the movies? Fine! 6. Excitement in the air. 7. Excitement more intense. 8. Blasted hopes. Trainers start moving. General shift in classes to accommodate them. 9. Coal situation growing worse. 10. Most popular girl presents Football Cake, and she's a Senior too. I M2. Art exhibit in Dorm dining room. 13. Freshies indulge in a party. 14. Churches closed. Where shall we go tonight? I 5. Glee Club girls sorely disappointed: trip cancelled. 16. Girls Glee Club concert in the Dorm Chapel. Fine comfortable seats for nothing. I 7. Dormitory still popular. 18. Joy. Vacation a day earlier; all aboard. 19. Vacation begins. Merry Xmas. January 5. Big run on the bus line of Peru. We students return! 6. Back to work cigain. Hear the sad news of the death of Rachael Hayes. 7. As usual those who were not over-burdened with their studies went down after mail. 8. Morris William arrived at the Roettgcr home Wednesday. 9. Budget number-----Zoelner quarter. I 0. Regular full attendance at the little social gathering in Nebraska City. I I. Good day at the cemetery for couples. Celia and Gaylord have their pictures taken. 1 2. Mrs. Sharrar announces that the boys who expect to have their beds made must get up before 9 o’clock. 13. Choyce kidded Lynch about his adopted mother. 14. Everyone out to see the “Turtle Dove!” Gately is some Turtle Dove. I 5. Faculty party at Rouses. Poor students didn’t get in on the good time. I 6. Philo--“The Midland game”------we won. 17. Wonder if Nevada needs the sympathy that she gave to a disinterested party? 1 8. Lynch and Deutsch spend Sunday at the Kelly house. 19. Just one more week of practice teaching! 20. The south side of the picture show full of couples. Why did Burley take the back seat? 21. Somebody said that Choyce attended Y. M. C. A. 22. A fine class at chapel as usual. 23. Peach of a gc� me betw'een High School and Brownville. We won. 24. J. U. G. party. Better ask some of those girls if they had a good time. 25. George Heywood spent all the day of rest writing last lesson plan for semester. 26. Dr. Levitt spoke in chapel. Copenhaver passed in Junior Grammar. 2 7. Lucy Blankenship looking around in Girls’ Club: Where’s Gately, he’ll know the French assignment. Girls’ Club elected Miss Koon president. 28. Seniors raided and paraded Chapel to astonishment of the faculty. Juniors receive a goose. 29. Peru Normal defeated Syracuse Athletic Association, 21-18. Referee, W. G. Speer. 3 I. Business manager went to Auburn. Reports business good. February 1. Mias Inez Peterson out of town—Rasch out of luck. 2. Ground Hog Day----Stayed inside all day. 3. Terrible catastrophe—traffic impossible. My kingdom for a cinder. Faculty choose middle of the road. Deserted sidewalks. 4. Football boys receive sweaters. Inez Peterson asks Waldo to apologize for--? 5. Peru beat Kearney 33-6. Girls’ Club gave a reception to the teams, faculty and normal boys. Gooseberry sherbet was pronounced excellent by all the boys. 6. Business managers go to Lincoln. Attended '‘Liberty.” 7. Mr. Schoenike received his weekly allowance of tobacco. Girls’ Gymnasium exhibi- tion. Business managers return—sober. Senior Class president got a date---------at last. Sun shone. 8. Chuck and Ruth call on the cemetery bench. 9. The Senior Class is presented with a beautiful egg, laid by the ugly duckling----- Junior Class owners. 10.. Girls’ Club meeting—mystery—something going to happen. Bonde suggests that we don’t have the boys several dormites at the picture show. I I. Summer weather turns to winter. Mr. Deutsch froze his cars. 12. What ho! Dorm girls at the show again. Tragedy. Windows frozen shut. Miss Clcland on the job. 13. Peru High beats Nebraska City second team. More chilliness! 14. Eldie Cameron makes his debut at the dorm chaperoned by Shorty Huffer. Miss Stalder had to study Saturday evenings so-got stung. 15. Mis3 Staldcr’s studying all done. 16. Library closed all morning because of the cold weather. Little Funny cried so much that the Editor-in-Chief was late to staff meeting. I 7. Glee Club meeting (another one) I 18. Senior Class orders pins and rings. Gaylord Chase ordered two. I wonder why? Guess he’ll wear one on each hand. 1 9. Girls Club one year old. Big time in Chapel. Peru wins from old-time enemy, Wesleyan, 23-15. Good fast game. 20. Father and Son banquet at the M. E. church. All report a good time. We aren't mentioning the four dishes of ice cream that Red Brown ate. Philo met. Great mystery, May Queen elected by the Senior boys. 2 1. Girls Club Colonial party postponed because of the flu.” Everybody went to the movies. 22. Presentation of Memorial War Certificates at Union Services in M. E. church. 23. A number of Peruvians attended Y. M. C. A. banquet at Auburn. Two bashful superintendents are seen about the campus. One was finally persuaded to ”Say a few words to the student body.” 24. Boys Glee Club leave on a trip to Havelock, Bethany and Lincoln. 25. Nothing happened. The day passed by. 26. Our Senior Class president starts his announcements, “Word has come to Mr. Jean, etc!!-- 2 7. Cotner basketball game—least said soonest forgotten. 28. Mr. Gabel returns from Lincoln. Miss Shively must have met him there because we saw them come down together. Boys’ Glee Club concert. Skinny Bennett gives the original dance from the South Sea Islands. 29. Mr. Barnes and Miss Tolin, school nurse, Dodged” about the country for a while Sunday P. M. March 1. Spring has come at last. President Rouse speaks on Opportunity School” at Denver, Colorado. President Rouse receives telegram, I’m in jail. Don’t hesitate, send Curley with the key.”—Dick Choyce. 2. Another fine day for the race human race. Pee-wec Chase has the flu.” Eugene Deutsch was seen going to his 8 o’clock Wednesday class at 4:30 Tuesday P. M. 3. Colder ’an Sam Hill. President Rouse continues his talk on the Cleveland doings. He is taken to the dorm for isolation (?) 4. Basketball boys lose to Wesleyan, 12-20. 5. Peru loses again to Omaha University. Bitzie shows his pugilistic turn of mind. 6. We wonder if the cold spell will ever end. Training teachers entertain their well- beloved hopefuls at a reception. Fine time, too. 7. Jessie Sprecker has a date. She reports a good time. Copenhaver and Company spend the evening “just snooping around. They also report a good time. Della and Louis rather object to the snooping. 8. More Dorm girls come down with the flu —Mary Jarvis and Bonnie Ellis in particular. 9. The sad news of the death of our beloved librarian. Miss Mary Tynon. 10. Mr. Jean makes a plea for larger Senior attendance at Chapel. I 1 . Peruvian staff holds secret session. All arc plunged into deep, dark and gloomy despair. Printers have broken their contract, that is, they are trying to. 12. Peru wins from Midland. Hurrah! Peru is in upper division of conference. (Bets) ? 13. Gabel and Shively take a trip in the Chevi, while Higgins and Mabel take a walk to the river. Junior mixer. Budget movie. Are you good at guessing one’s weight? What about Miss Reddings? And the chair? I 4. Some one tried to get Lynch to go to church. Well, he didn t. I 5. Lynch refuses another invitation—to Chapel. I 6. Picture show night---small attendance at Band, as usual. I 7. Normalite is given over to a tribute to Miss Tynon. Enough cannot be said about her untiring service in the library. 1 8. Mildred Dye as she gracefully enters the window of the Dorm, Say, sweet potato, you be sure and shave better next time you conic up. Myers, All right, old dear, we’ll see about it.” 19. Inter-church World Movement team comes. 20. We were kept busy going to the meetings of the Team. It was time well spent. 2 1. More meetings. Chase, What’s the matter, Curley? L. Rouse, Oh! That 1‘ord sedan beat me out again.” 2 3. Blue Monday. But the Staff meet anyway. 24. Juniors are working hard. 25. Red Brown is still hunting for an old-fashioned revolver. Can anyone help him? 26. “A Rose of Plymouth Town” is given by the Dramatic Club. It was sure great. 2 7. The President buys a Dodge. Well, why not? Curley needed it bad. 28. Oh I How it blew! 29. The Band boys are still working hard. 30. Robert Prokop, “Say. Dick, how soon do you start trying to get a date for the banquet ?” 3 1. Tomorrow is April Fool. Look out for Red and Cope. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. I 7. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. The longed for spring vacation ? Where is it? What could you expect when Easter comes near April Fool’s day? Professor Paul is sent to the Registrar's office by order of—Red Brown (get it?) Freshman party at Miss Mutz’s. Somewhat mysterious, from all reports. Who was the Disinterested” April fooler? Science Club meeting-----------no lights. Bill Thomas is instructed by Loy Hacker in Studying the Stars”-----------astronomically. Curley tries out the new Dodge. We wonder what he did in Auburn. Went to the movies? The J. U. G. party when Miss Palmer reads, Let the rest of the world go by. I he cast of the play. A Rose o’ Plymouth Town picnic. Talk about April fool. That’s what I call it-that awful blizzard! An Easter egg hunt in ten-foot snow drifts. Everyone enjoyed the joint V. M. and Y. W. sunrise meeting on the athletic field (---?--) Band and Orchestra concert. One of the best entertainments of the year. Miss Carpenter (in instrumentation class). What are the wood-wind instruments, Mattie? (Mattie Gapen) . Matejovsky---- Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Basso---.” Every- body laughs. Matejovsky sober. In a few minutes, Miss Carpenter (again to Mattie Gapen): What instruments do you hear, Mattie? Matejovsky, Oboe.” (Another outroar.) Agent for cars is rejected by Miss Shively. The bi g event--Junior-Senior Banquet. Spud Mardis appears at the Dorm for the fifth time. Rosenquist sends Bennett to bed. Curley comes into Obs and Methods late. Nothing doing. No Chapel. Supt. Adams, of Havelock schools, speaks in Chapel. Peruvian goes to press. The girls think it s too bad Carter's married. Last night’s dance was a grand success. Cora survives flu attack. Her voice is her strongest characteristic. Did you see all the Peruvian posters? Delzell votes for Edward I. Edwards. Don't tell anyone. Peruvian sale was a grand success. See April I 3th. Philo. The girls clean house at the Dorm. Prokop makes his debut at the Dorm. No success. I wonder who May Queen is? As the school year nears the end, dates arc more numerous but not new. Chapel, fine attendance as usual. Senior announcements arrive. What of? Only one more day in April. We think this is the last day in April. May 1. Y. W. C. A. had a May Day party and hung baskets on every professor’s door. 2. Nellie Me A u ley lost the jokes out of the Bible. It created quite a commotion. 3. Snooze overslept this morning. Was it on account of sick ? 4. I he Senior girls, who bought class rings, have them for the little finger. T hey «are saving the other finger. 5. David Anderson gave a talk today. 6. General Leonard Wood is to be the new president of our great commonwealth, so Mr. Hoyt thinks. 7. I he last Science Club meeting was small, but mighty. 8. Prospective teachers have a reunion at Bud Brown s park. 9. Miss Peterson. Mr. Griffiths and Chaperon Mrs. Seybolt are the trio that can t be beat for walking. 10. Things are coming down. Even Mr. Jean. Ask Botany students. 1 I. No, the boys don't smoke on the campus. But they leave the tinfoil for the kindergarten children. I 2. Senior Day. 13. Unlucky day. Y. W. C. A. held over. Mildred Dye just got to the first step when the light s went out. 14. Compare these dancers with those of October I I. 15. Zelda Redding does some poor dodging in the Dodge. Curley s had hygiene, too. 16. Prante says: The difference between a sewing machine and a kiss is, a sewing machine sews seams nice and kiss seems so nice. 17. Miss Burley to Bacon: What’s the difference between a yellow dog and a yellow banana? Bacon: 1 don’t know. Miss Burley: I 11 never send you after bananas I 1 8. Prof. Howie takes the entire Trig, period in discussing football in the Wisconsin Uni. 1 9. It became necessary for Choycc to carry a spittoon in his coat pocket in Zoo. class. 20. Dr. House: In this sentence, 'I have cold feet, what is cold ? Ed. Rosen- quist: Why, your feet, of course. 2 1 . Eldie C. again reappears at the Dorm. 22. The Seniors got their spiritual send-off in the morning. 23. Baccalaureate Sermon. 24. Miss Branson: Miss Faulkner, you can’t turn your books in til all fanes are paid. 2 5. Class Day. 26. May Festival. 2 7. Commencement. ONE-TWO - THREE DOMESTIC SCIENCE V'-’s f TREE SPIRITS TAKE IT AWAY- WHOSE CARP NYMPHS - SOME JOKES A capital joke--J.“O.K.”e. A tipsy joke—Joke. 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See YOCK MICHEL for Dray and Baggage Delivery Phone 2 Peru, Neb. Mrs. Iaylor: “I’m sorry you think the chicken soup isn’t good-- I told the cook how to make it. Perhaps she didn’t catch the idea.” Bill Thomas: “No; I think it was the chicken she didn’t catch.’ Prante: ’’What does importu- nate’ mean?” Matejovsky: ’’Pressing.” Prante: How do you use it?” Matie: “I am importunating my trousers when I press them.” Shouse had asked for words hav- ing the word “form” as their base ---reform, perform and conform had been given, when Wilkie, aroused from a deep revery, desperately hissed ’’Chloroform!” “Them’s my sentiments, per- zactly.” OUGHT TO KNOW— Beck (Senior Arithmetic) : “Where does the government money come from?” Chase: ’From taxes men pay.” Beck: “Just men? Oh, well, man embraces woman, so that takes them all in.” Do you know an epistle is the wife of an apostle? The Peru State Bank OF PFRU, NEBRASKA Strength, Courtesy, Stability Security and Efficiency Have Made It What It Is A (R )()D BAN K IN A GOOD TOWN “When” When you're loafin' in the halls and havin’ pecks of fun, A laughin' an' a talkin’ an' a makin’ all things hum, You'd better be a listenin’ an' sorter lookin’ out, ’Cause Doc House'll nab ya if ya don't watch out. When yer stayin’ out of classes not 'zactly just for fun. But to copy up a note-book that had oughter long been done, You’d better eye the doorway, and be kinder lookin’ out, ’Cause the Profs ’ll see ya do it if ya don't watch out. When yer actin’ like you owned the earth, just 'cause ya got a beau— A flirtin’ and a cuttin' up and a carryin' on so, You’d better act lady-like and be sorter lookin' out, ’Cause Ma Cleland ’ll git ya if ya don’t watch out. When ya haven’t got yer lessons, and yer bluffin’ every class And a foolin' all the teachers, and still thinkin’ that you'll pass, You’d better lay dead low and a kinder lookin’ out, ’Cause the Dean will call ya over, if ya don’t watch out. What Does a Student Need? Well, that depends upon the sex and the individual, whether he is sick or wants to “doll up,” feed up or study. No matter, we can supply most of his needs, for we have a Real Modern Drug and Stationery Store DRUGS TOILET GOODS STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES Best Ice Cream Service in Town FISHER BROS. Druggists PERU, NEB. The Songs They Like to Sing I Want My Old Girl Back..........................................Rosie Have a Smile for Every One You Meet.......................Esther Clark 1 Ain't Got Nobody Much.....................................Neva Hoak Clover Blossoms...............................................L. V. P. Wait and See.......................................................Dag What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?....................Cope Somebody Cares...................................................Chuck What's the Use of Loving If You Can't Love all the Time?..........Spud They Always Pick on Me.........................................Bennett I Love a Lassie..................................................Curly On the Road to Home Sweet Home.............................Lena Where Have You Been Hiding All These Years?......................Gabel Love, Here Is My Heart?...........................................Irma Just a Wearyin’ for You.........................................Howard Home Sweet Home................................................Dorothy Brighten the Corner Where You Are............................Mr. Jean He Loves and So Do I..............................................Cora Lincoln Fine Art Shop I lest place in t he state to buy pictures and memorials M. C. WOODS, Prop. Lincoln, Neb. Students’ Tonsorial Parlor First-class Work Courteous Treatment to ALL You’re Next Milstead’s Basement A. W. CHASE, Prop. Individual Costume Tailoring Suits and Overcoats Made to Your Measure Largest Selection Guarantee of All Pure Wool Hand Tailoring- Dry Cleaning, Pressing, Altering Tailor, Cleaner JNO. A. CEJKA Phone 62 We invite you to call at our Barber Shop. First-class work and courteous treatment. Basement Fisher’s Drug Store C. P. SCOVILL, Prop. OCTOBER The athe-a-lete will soon compete In stunts of aviation. With fearless eye he will defy The laws of gravitation. And risk his snoot in mad pursuit Of higher education. DOMESTIC SCIENCE NEWS Have you heard the latest about Corn Flakes? No? Well, it s a cereal to be continued in next year's issue. SOUNDS BAD Dick Overholt: Oh! Alice, wait a minute!” Alice: “Well, hurry up, my hands are cold.” I don’t like your heart action, stated the nurse after a thorough examination. You have had some trouble with Ziphgrostic. Rosenquist: You're partly right, only that isn't her name. HUGH (hoT Huge) J OHN RAUL. MCDONALD BENNETT - DRAMATICS Copenhaver: When I left the stage last night the audience went wild with applause. Chase: Well, most likely they knew you weren't coming on again.” Banker: Sorry, young lady, but your account is already overdrawn. Sweet young thing (R. J.) : Well, what of that, young man? Haven't 1 a right to do what I like with my own account? BRILLIANCY Father: “Get out, Emma, and look at the tire and see if it’s flat.” Emma: Well, it looks pretty good; it’s only flat on the bottom. Ivers: I saw your picture in Nebraska City yesterday. Woodie: Where? Ivers: On a salmon can, you poor fish. INFORMATION BUREAU. First student: Is it ‘anterropos- teriorly’ or 'anteroposteriorly'? Second student: “Let's take it to George. CITIZENS STATE BANK An old reliable bank with ample facilities for earing- for the needs ot its customers. The foundation for your business success will be your bank ac- count. CHATELAIN JEWELRY STORE Pennant, Pillow Top, School pin, Philo-Class Pins and Rings. School Supplies J. C. Chatelain Peru, Neb. Omaha High Spots Population. 205,000. l irst in butter production, l irst in pi load production, l irsi in por capita automobile ownership. Second in por capita telephone users. Second corn market. Second live stock market, t enter ol thirteen national highways. 1 ommission lorm of government. I bird agricultural implement center, hourth in per capita bank clearings. I'it tli railroad center. I erniinus of New York-Oinaha aerial mail. Wonderful park and boulevard system. .Vine trunk lines of road—22 branches. I Ionic ol the largest Building Loan Association. I he gateway to an immense wealthy inland empire. Ilall-way station on Xew York-San Francisco airway. No slums or tenements, a city of comfortable homes. Leading retail center between Chicago and San Fran- cisco. Healthy, dry climate. Annual mean temperature. 50 degrees. Sixteenth in bank clearings, although thirtv-fourth in population. Opportunities in Omaha Imali.a needs and can support more dour and cereal mills, malleable iron foundries, glucose and starch mills, auto truck factories, silo factories, furnace and stove fac- tories. implement factories, woolen mills, and wholesale men s clotlrng houses. For further details about the above and many other opportunities consult Bureau of Publicity OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As Said by the Profs. Miss Bowen: Will the Juniors remain a moment after chapel, meet- ing under the clock?” Mr. Crago: “I'm satisfied that's true.” Mr. Overholt: Say, have you seen Boelstorff? Mr. Delzell: 'And this is what I said, get the idea? Miss Cleland: And you were just the girls 1 thought I could trust. Mr. Beck: And it's always true. Dr. House: “I wish you folks would keep quiet in the halls. Mrs. Shouse: 1 haven't time to watch you. Mr. Jean: Yes, that's fine. Mr. Gabel: They're all fine youngsters, but a little out of place in the school room. Miss Krebs: (Ask her practice teachers.) Miss Burley: And Arthur— Mr. Shouse: (He rings the bell.) Copenhaver: What do you people think about it? LINTSTON ASBESTOS CEMENT STUCCO READY MIXED READY TO APPLY Any plasterer may apply it. Because it is ready mixed it saves time, experimenting and money, besides saving from inexperience FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR HOMES FOR CHURCHES FOR GARAGES may be applied on concrete, cement blocks, hollow tile, brick, metal lath, stucco board and wood lath WRITE TO US FOR PARTICULARS Nebraska Material Co. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Exchange Senior: A person looking for a job. Roasts: Compliments handed out by the joke section. Junior: One who needs father s care for another year. Campustrv: A flirtation with cupid. Check: A surprise from father. A Cartoon: A sketch of ourselves as others see us. A Debating Room: Library. Noise: I he first song in chapel. Exam: An instrument for discovering mental vacuums. Sluff: To be conspicuous by your absence. Hot Air: Special talk by special speakers in chapel. Soph: A harmless biped relying on the hope of future achievements. Flunk: The intellectual dark brown taste of the morning after. Penn: Can t define this. None of the editors have ever seen one. Freshman: A highly combustible compound of self-confidence, noise and unsquelchableness. WOOD U BY COAL OR LUMBER Of the firm who Guarantee () GAL I TV SERVICE SATISFACTION 'Then try the WHITEBREAST COAL LUMBER CO. Lincoln, Neb. 107 No. 1 1 tli St. Wholesale and Retail Sitnrnln Suhuu'hh GuiUpyt' Fully Accredited by National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools Our intensive training- prepares you quickly Ask for Catalog- L. B. C. Bldg., 14th and P St., Lincoln, Neb. FROM THE DEPTHS (Sounds like dormitory.) From the midst of pillows, cover- lets, books, three hats, a coat, a glass tumbler, there seems to be an uprising. Yawns, squirms, sighs and quivers. All is still for a minute, then ---a regular upheaval. ■■Oh! —(from some other region of the four-poster.) Lay down, you clown!! This room is a regular ice berg.” Well! You loon! It’s time there was an arising, if we're going to accept that invitation out to break- fast this morn. Also if you think it’s cold in here you'd better get up and close the window—” Ah! that’s right. Wonder what we’ll have—coffee, eggs on toast, real cream— Uh! you frowzal top, do you think you re in the Black Stone? If you get a crust of bread and a glass of water you’ll do well. Well, perhaps it would be a good idea to crawl out anyhow, they’ll not brirg it in to us, I’m sure—” Bang! goes the window. More shivers, yawns, etc. Now, where's my other shoe?” Dunno. Where in the name of St. Patrick is my stocking? Great Scott! What’s this on my waist? That gum that you acci- dently misplaced last evening, I pre- sume ! Oh, gee! can't help it. Here, tie this string, won’t you, dearie? That’s a nice girl-’’ “Can’t you see I have my hands full? It does look as if some people could learn to dress themselves, at least. Oh, what a sweet tempered little thing she is! Suppose you've for- gotten how 1 took four dozen hair- pins out of your wonderful twisty locks of hair last night, and nearly wore myself out trying to get it into some kind of shape so you could at least get your head down on the pil- low. You’d better go back to bed and get out on the other side!” ffiittrnltt Husirtpsa (finllpgp Fully Accredited by National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools Our intensive training prepares you quickly Ask for Catalog L. B. C. Bldg., 14th and P St., Lincoln, Neb. Here! you cat! Take that! Zip! Angelis Psychology lands. Psst. Shashi Clitter clatter! A regular whirlwind of flying arti- cles--zip. bang! Whiff! whirr! Tap-tap-tap- Bang! Silence reigns. Come in. Weakly, gently open soft footsteps. “Girls, what is the meaning of this? And just the girls I thought I could trust, too. Oh----Heavens! I thought sure that was Mother! You heathen! Are you coming in to eat? It's five minutes of eight; we’ll have to hurry. Oh, little fishes and caterpillars, I can’t now. I have a conference. If I’m three-quarters of a minute late, Mrs. Jean will have forty fits back- ward !’’ Holy smoke! What have we been doing, anyhow? I’ve got a class. Daddy Shouse will glare a hole through me if I'm not there right on the dot! Where's my note- book? Somebody stick in my shoe strings. Who’s got my pen? Please to step out of my hat, will you? Get out of the way, there goes the bell. Save me a pancake. See you at chapel. If I get a letter bring it over! “Well, what do you know? Look at that room, will you? The belated breakfast is returned to and room is quiet. NEBRASKA CITY Extends You A Hearty Welcome OUR WATCHWORD Co-operation OUR SLOGAN “Advance Nebraska City 9 Nebraska City Business Men’s Association : : : AVENUE STORE ( lives value in merchan- dise. and we re very ‘’•on- erous about it. School Supplies, Sta- tionery and Fountain I’ens. Fruit. Conl'ection- erv, (iroceries. Meats and eget aides. H. U. LANDOLT 73 Rhone 7 S Peru. Xeb. Dry Goods and Clothing TOMPSON-PERRY Furnishings Shoes Auburn, Neb. Prof. Howie: Has anyone here lost a roll of bills with an elastic around them? ‘Yeah, I have. cried all of his practice teachers. Prof, (calmly) : Well, I just picked up the elastic.” Mrs. Dorothy: Did you know you're behind in your board? Lynch: No, I didn’t. Mrs. Dorothy: “You owe me for a month. Lynch: Oh, 1 know that, but I considered I was just that much ahead. Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. A woodpecker sat on a freshman's head, And set away to drill; He pecked away for half a day— And finally broke his bill. LOOK-UP OAZZi’N THE BLUES AWAY 'SECRET MAIL BOX SOME HUNTERS 3WIPED? IT'S GOOD THEN STEALIN' A LOOK HARD-BOILED Athletic (ioods Baseball, Football, 'Tennis Complete line of Sporting and ()utin.g (ioods Special attention given to outfitting School Athletic Associations. Best of quality, lowest prices. SCHMELZER ARMS CO. Kansas City, Mo. Guest: What makes you think Thomas will make a great doc- tor? Fond Mother: When he was a little boy playing Dr. with his play- mates, he said, 'Gentlemen, before we begin to operate, you hold the patient's hands and feet, and I’ll get the 3 cents out of his right hand pocket.’ WOW! Mr. Shouse: Matejovsky, did you have a mind when you were born?” Mr. Matejovsky: I don’t remem- ber.” Never let your studies interfere with your education. WHICH ONE TONIGHT? Landlady: What are you going to do this evening, Mr. Choyce? Clarence: I must study my astronomy lesson. SOME TEACHER! Practice teacher: What is a car- bohydrate? Pupil: A carbohydrate is a hard stuff which helps the digestion in the intestines. You don’t hear any talk now- adays about a more elastic cur- rency. No; what we want today is a mere adhesive currency. —Della. 100.1 � '•! iT SW: Ivl J World Ele .i r C •Vi?: 4 pi rm 3. wfWjg ■fjs Cs ' ' ■ I ,t ■ m : K- v V; The rrP , VVOfl eleciriC;Jj aduate of today enter- ♦ Gathered crn ,„� erfalls °‘ generatedfK m tho distant ™ elect � 6 power is trby lhe steam turbine� ® ity or the l jr?.nsmiued 10 the bUS tallest countrv place. Throuehtv. .«� eeniuS with ci,., !n Co‘?rdination of invent re- sources, th? 1,1 nK nnd monufact has fostered n i cnern Electric ComP ctnte of perfection1??-dcvel°Ped to n h her npP1� ’ cations. lhesc nnd numerous other nraduSa°tee,|5trlcity. scarcely ?,d®r p?ncticn1, well dcvelnn ?dav’ W,Mfa ,n “hind- «iopCd service on every nan“- fo iTr1 - Powcr- study its most for VHCAWor«k‘ and utl,i VV° the benefit of all mankind. !U: ’ .,rv •t£3 j W -i _ Arc - . - • ’ . - - - r. • Cv::' General Office Schenectady; N.Y Sales Offices in all lar e cities 95-246g HOTEL FLATIRON HOTEL KEEN Management of Mr. and Mrs. Greer Eighteenth and 1 larney St. A Solid Block of Street Front Rooms with Every Modern Convenience (Juiet. Yet Close to Everything Jpposite Court 1 louse, on Lin- coln Highway, located in the heart of the Theatre and Shopping District. Now thoroughly mod- ern. homelike, large, airv rooms, north and east front. A Delightful Cafe Moderate Prices lake 1 larney or karnain car from depots 17th and Howard St., Omaha Popular Priced Cale in (onnection The Flatiron Company HARRY L. KEEN, Pres. Harry L. Keen, Prop. D. A. RAILSBACK Candies, Confectioneries Canned Goods. Picnic Supplies Faye Bakery and Cafe Bakery Goods I .ike Mother Makes, Always Fresh: Prices Reasonable ; Evening I junches a Specialty. Meals at All Hours Soda Fountain—the Best Eats and the Best Service Ciive L's a Trial and We Will Try to Please You THAT’S LOGICAL Funny: Girls can substitute aesthetic dancing for gym. By Jinks! If they can get a gym credit for dancing. I'm going to take it, too.” YEA. BO! Catherine (hoping to obtain the word interrogative) asks: Now. class, what type of a sentence do I use most in addressing you?” Ninth English class (with one accord): Imperative.” Frank: Are you fond of indoor sports? ” Elsie: “Yes, if they know when to go home.” N. S. Harajian. A.B., Confectionery Bakery 1). 1 ).S. Good Meals, Reasonable Prices Graduate Chicago College of Dental Surgery Good Stock of Candy Always on Hand DENTIST Office Over Faye Bakery McCUBBIN Peru. Neb. Peru, Nebraska Sjtmnln Justness (EnlU'gr Lully accredited by National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools ( ur Intensive Training- Prepares on Quickly Ask for Catalog- I.. H. C. Building-, 14th and P St., Lincoln, Neb. How We Know Them George Heywood-----By his arguments. Mr. Delzell--By his funny face. Mr. Rouse----Same as Delzell plus his base voice. Nellie McAuley----She’s a little thing. Mary Jarvis—Her teeth. Paul Bennett—His expansiveness. Higgins--By the wave in his hair. Fern Ferree--“Oh, Sugar! Benesch---By Della. Mildred Dye---By her silk hose. Ruth Lawrence—By her hair. Gaylord Chase—By Celia??? Faulkner--By her coat. D. Mauck-----Her fluffy hair. Curley---Say, guys. Gately---His winsomeness. Holch----Military walk. Steve Prante—His whistle. Matty—By that intelligent look. Alma Griffin--Her brilliancy. KODAK USERS Cut Your Finishing Bill in Half Films Developed, 5c per Roll Prints, Any Size, 3c Each Address Camera Jack Box 6007 University Place, Neb. Text and Reference Books New and Second-hand All Subjects Complete Line of Students’ Supplies COLLEGEBOOK STORE 1135 R St. Lincoln, Neb. Cash paid for Second-hand Text and Reference Books RATHER EXPENSIVE. EH? Domestic Science Senior: Cora, 1 don’t believe I ever will get this budget made out. Do you suppose $85.00 will be enough for operating expenses? Cora: ”1 should hope so. You don’t intend to have your appendix removed, do you? MUST OF BEEN RUTH? He put his arm around her, 1 he color left her cheek. And it showed upon his overcoat For just about a week. OH. GAY! Beck: How long will it take to cut a 50-yard strip of cloth into yard pieces, cutting off one yard per day? Chase: Forty-nine days, be- cause the piece that you cut off the last day you cut off the day before. WHO WAS THE EAVES- DROPPER? Milton: “You'd better marry me. Eligible men are scarce. Isabel (reflectively) : I suppose 1 could offer that as an explanation. WHAT NEXT? Prof. Brown (in civics class) : “Yes, they shot Garfield in the depot. NEBRASKA CITY POPULATION 7,500 A City With a Great Future A City of Home Owners, a good place to live. Location, none more Beautiful and Picturesque, Rich in Plistorical Events. Library, Schools, Churches, for educa- tional and spiritual welfare of the various denominations within our gates. 'Phe many Industries that create a Home Market for all the Products of the sur- rounding Territory, thereby turning them into finished commodities for consump- tion, giving ready and remunerative em- ployment for all classes of labor. Railway facilities unequaled by cities of much larger population, having ready access to any part of the compass. NEBRASKA CITY BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION Miss Mutz (in drawing class) : 1 want you folks to get a little pep or snap in your drawings. (Looking at the drawings) : Why, what are those little spots? Prante: ’ That is the snap you said to put in the drawings. 1 hey are the notes of Yellow Dog Blues'. “Say It With Flowers” Orders taken for cut flowers at all times. Complete line of potted plants for spring- trade. Funeral orders given special attention. Phone 189 MILAM AND HOLTZ 22nd and 8th Sts. Auburn, Neb. GILMORE BROS. Ready-to-Wear Court House Square Auburn Auto Livery Day and Night Car Hired With or Without Driver to Responsible Persons Prices Reasonable Office Phone 70 Rear 167 D. A. RAILSBACK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADRIAN M. NEWENS. DIRECTOR SUMMER SESSION JUNE, 1920 H. O. FERGUSON, SUPERVISOR VK HAVK MORE GAELS FOR COMPETENT TEACHERS THAN WE CAN SUPPLY WRITE US 11th AND R STREETS, LINCOLN. NEBRASKA ALMOST. BUT NOT QUITE. Rouse: I came nearly selling my shoes yesterday. Curly: How's that? Mr. Rouse: I had them half- sold (soled). NATURALLY Mabel (in geography): There is an animal none of you have men- tioned. It doesn’t stand up on its legs all the time. It doesn't walk like other animals but takes funny little skips. What is it? Class (yelled with one voice) : Charlie Chaplin. WE WONDER Miss Shively: Have you brought me any souvenirs?” Mr. Gabel: “Only this little bul- let the Dr. took from my side.” Miss Shively: “I wish it had been a German helmet. ! ! ! You like to read, don t you? Have you red soxs? Sis Tobler, hurrying pell-mell down the street during one of those biting, windy days, was watching the walk just a few feet ahead of him. It happened that a sweet young thing, also under the same handicap, was also hurrying, but in the other direction. Smack! They bumped into each other. She: “1 beg your pardon. He: You’re welcome! Hoyt: “Name the forms of car- bon.” Huffer (thinking of the queen of his soul) : Coal is important and so are diamonds. Grandma: “Why, Lloyd, what are you shaking your little brother for? Lloyd: Well, Grandma, Steve, the silly little thing, took his medi- cine and forgot to shake it. (Hljnmas IKtrkpatrirk (£0. High Grade Merchandise At Fair Prices Always OMAHA NEBRASKA GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, SHOES Your Patronage and Friendship Solicited and Appreciated THE CASH STORE Redfern and Ellenberger Phones 22 and 26 She was engaged in a desperate endeavor to drag conversation from the silent young man, when the pianola began to play one of the airs from Meyerbeer's operas. Don't you love Meyerbeer?’’ she asked hopefully. 1 have never touched intoxicants in my life,’’ replied the young man coldly. Hoyt (conducting lesson on com- bustion---Prante showing signs of distress) : Have you a question? Prante: Yes, but it's on fire.” Shouse: Those of us under ten years cannot realize this difficulty. Evidently a case of the royal We ' or, having a birthday on the 29th of February—leap year. Rouse: Was the company you were in seasoned troops, Copen- haver? ' Snooze: “They ought to be. They were first mustered in by their officers and then peppered by the enemy. Pauline: “Do you know why they couldn't play cards in the Ark?” Irma Wilson: Because Noah sat on the deck. Don't tell Mr. Rouse, though.” We are always equipped and willing- to show you the latest and best in seasonable and staple merchandise QUALITY STYLE WORKMANSHIP These three words express, as well as three words can, the grade of merchan- dise vou receive when purchased of us. We Feed and Clothe the Entire Family RYAN COMPANY NO. 2 Chain Department Stores Auburn Nebraska Cheer up. Bill, what are you looking so fed up about?” Ruth Jones (asked to sit next to the hostess opposite the goose) : Am I to sit so close to the goose (suddenly feeling this may be mis- understood), I mean the roast one. Oh, I dunno—work, work, work from mornin’ to night, all yer bloom- in’ life. Who wouldn't be fed up? Why, how long have you been at your job?” Start tomorrow. Miss Harman fin freshman Eng- lish class) : “Is the word raven an adjective based on the analogy of a participle? ” Brite Freshies: Yes, it comes from the word rave. Shorty: No. ma, it’s just stand- ing still and waggin’ its tail. Mother: Is the clock running, Raymond ? Weltha Wilkie, recounting her respectable sins after Y. W., men- tions egotism, discontent, jealousy, falsehood and bigamy! Secret sins? Well, I guess! Mr. Beck (talking on the subject of interest in arithmetic) : What is your answer? Pupil: 5 1 2 dollars. ” Beck: Aren’t you talking in dol- lars and cents? If you’re talking in dollars and cents, why, talk in dollars with some sense. Customer: Bowl of oyster soup, two scrambled eggs, coffee and brown bread. Choyce: Marines in the mud, two squads, deploy 'em, cup of reville an’ colored shock troops. If a burglar entered the cellar would the coal shute? No, but the kindling wood. Did you know that our Editor-in- Chief lost her dignity and lowered herself at first staff meeting, to the great delight of her associates. LINCOLN’S PRINCIPAL SHOPPING CENTER and the most interesting department store in Nebraska. A good place to trade the year ’round. Make it Your store. -TEMPORARY- COUSINS - PER MANENT - WHY NOT HAPPY ? -COUNT THE FEET 3WEET KISSES- - HOPEFUL CHOYCE- u LOOK SWEET going back MIXED - CORA - SLEEPING BEAUTIES— DOWN ON THE EARM - . ISN’T THAT JUST LIKE HIM? Fatty Bennett (on way home for Xmas vacation) : Conductor, is this a fast train?” Conductor: Sure, this is a fast train. Fatty: I thought it was. Will you mind my getting out to see what it is fast to. WONDER HOW HE KNEW? Miss Clark: “Mr. Prokop, can you tell us what an oyster is? Bobby: Yes'm, it’s a fish built like a nut.” MILLINERY All Kinds of Hat Trim- mings Specialty of Retrimming MRS. DILLON Peru, Neb. Who is this proud senior? Well, what a funny question to ask? IT’S TO BE EXPECTED Freshie: What is a parable? Wise Junior: A parable is a heavenly story with an earthly mean- ing. BLESSED ASSURANCE Mr. Hoyt (chemistry class) : 1 suspect if anything should go wrong, we and the Laboratory with us will be blown sky high. Now, dearly beloved, come a little closer in order that you may follow me. iCinrnln Ittsinpbb Guilin;? i Fully accredited by National Association of Accredited C ommercial Schools) Our Intensive Training Prepares You Quickly Ask for Catalog L. B. C. Building, 14 and P. St., Lincoln, Neb. ATHLETIC GOODS Baseball, Tennis and Golf Wholesale Prices to All Teams We Outfit Kodaks and Supplies Complete Stock of Sporting- and Outing- Goods THE TOWNSEND GUN CO. 1514 Farnam St., Omaha The burning question of the hour is, What was Gabel doing when the pebble hit the window? SOME FUNNY THINGS DO HAPPEN Imagine Mr. Jean's consternation upon finding all his pet goldenrods which he had so carefully and ten- derly reared, arranged in a most pleasing and decorative row in his laboratory one morning, due to the kindness of Funny. EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORM 1 understand Mr. Choyce is a finished cornetist. Deutsch: Gee! Is he? 1 was just trying to find courage to finish him up myself. Who did it? THE FAIR CO-ED Steve went to college To get a start in life. But instead of getting knowledge Fie got a little wife. Stewart: Here's your cap and I'll crank the Ford, but don t go! We believe in the Principles of Co-oper- ation, Fair Treatment, and Progress. You and Your Friends will Always be Made Welcome in this City. With large and dependable assortments of goods to choose from, Prices most reasonable, conforming to Quality. We Invite Your Inspection, with Service as Our Motto, and Courtesv as our Greatest Asset. 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One day Red Wing, an In- dian, touched my grandfather on the head with a tomahawk and made him an angel.” MAKE MEMORIES LAST () grateful you will he each new year that you obeyed that impulse and had your picture taken. “If only 1 had done so. is the echo of many who learn too late. Never will you he again as you are today. Let us make your picture today. With us, photography is art. We strive for personal- ity in our portraiture, and for that reason we usually produce even more than just a pic- tu re. THE E. J. NEWMAN STUDIO PERU, NEBRASKA Funny: What is a phenome- non ? YES, IT DOES Dad: A phenomenon is my wife’s idea of a model husband. What's your favorite tune? Hugh: It varies—a great deal —depending on what girl is singing or playing it. THE PROPER TREATMENT I have a terrible cold, com- plained Griff. My head feels all stopped up. 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BUREAU OF ENGRAVING inc 17 SOUTH SIXTH STREET MINNEAPOLIS Reliable Printers We Specialize in Color Work of— HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE ANNUALS CATALOGUES BOOKLETS HOUSE ORGANS MAGAZINES PRICE LISTS TRADE PAPERS FLYERS and CIRCULARS GREAT WEST PRINTING CO. INCORPORATED Printers to the Particular Advertiser 518-520-522 South Third Street MINNEAPOLIS When we were elected to this position, the school annual was entirely foreign to our comprehension. But after a visit from J. J- Sher and the consultation of a few of our faculty members, we began to see the possibilities of a Golden Anniversary Annual. Countless nights of anxiety and work were spent filling out 250 blank pages. The staff was finally selected and collecting our material for the book began at once. We had our plans well under way and most of our engraving done, when a short note came from the printer________like a bolt from a clear sky—saying, Your contract is cancelled, we cannot do the work for you. We called a special staff meeting and, under pressure of time, decided upon what was to be done. The following day, Mr. Cottle and our Class Adviser, Mr. F. C. Jean, made a hurried search for a new printer. They brought the news back that we must have a paper-bound book. You can easily picture the disappointment and dissatisfaction that marked the faces of the Seniors on the campus. This seemed to us to be so unsatisfactory that we called upon Mr. Sher to help us out. He made a flying trip and we let the contract to the company he suggested. Today the last bit of engraving is in, our dummy is ready, and in a few days Peru’s Golden Anniversary Annual will be a reality. There are many to whom we are grateful for the work that has been done on this book. We wish especially to thank Mr. Jean, whose untiring efforts guided us on through oceans of discouragement; Miss M. Mutz, in her invalu- able help in the art department. We certainly owe a debt of thanks to J. J. Sher, whose sympathetic and whole-hearted co-operation with us contributed a large part to the success of this annual; to Mr. W. Kouba for his timely sug- gestions on the dummy; we desire also to thank the rest of the faculty and staff members who helped make this volume a success. The past year has been one of pleasurable associations and hard work, and if we have been forced to give up other things for the Peruvian, it has been eminently worth while. DORATHY ROETTGER HARVEY J. COTTLE. “Haud ignota loquor