Prophetstown High School - Prophet Yearbook (Prophetstown, IL)

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THE PROPHET 1923

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Eight fm THE PROPHET where in evidence. Seated at a rustic piano was Leona, the queen of jazz music. She was performing with such skill that even the poets were doing the Shimmy , The walls of an apartment house shut out this picture. A smart-looking agent walked up to the door, carrying a sample case telling of her calling in life. I knew at once that she was Darlene Johnson. She knocked at the door. It was opened by a man wearing a large apron, carrying a crying baby in his arms, and holding another by the hand. How-do-you-do, Mr. LaDine, I have something here which I know will interest you. It is just the thing to help you darn your wifels stockings. No home is com- plete without it, and I know it will be a great help to you. Yes, it is very fine, very fine, I am sure I would like one. It is so hard for me to do the darning and when it isn't neat, my wife scolds so. But she isn't at home now, and-er, well, she always carries the money and, well, you know, I don't like to buy things without first asking her. I do want it so badly though. You'll call again some other day, won't you?', Clotho carried me to New York. There I saw a large square building upon which were the words, Matrimonial Bureau-Leila Bell and Verne Weekley, Propsf, The inside of the building was beautifully furnished with every known device for aiding beauty. I recognized the owners instantly as they waited on their customers. A beautiful woman entered the shop and fell into Leilais arms. O, my dear, I ate a caramel last night and I have gained another pound. Do something quick. Whatever shall I do? Cecil does so hate dumpy womenf' Before she had finished speaking I had recognized her as LaVera Waite and realized she was speaking of Cecil Olinger for she had little changed in her affections since our happy school days. As this vision faded away, I was astonished to see a motor bus appear and occupying a prominent seat was a young man dressed in oflicial garb. As he ap- proached, I heard him announce, We are now nearing the Woolworth Building. Behold man's mightiest achievement. The voice sounded strangely familiar and as the figure turned slowly, I beheld his features and to my amazement, it was my old friend Warren Curry. The picture changed again. A little red school house glided into view. A slender girl came to the door, vigorously ringing a bell. One poor urchin stopped to speak to the teacher, Miss Zschiesche, may I- . The voice died away as the schoolhouse faded from view. Hearing a sound behind me, I turned but no one was there. Clotho was gone and as I looked for the mirror, it too had disappeared. Well, I remarked to myself, I appreciate Clotho's kindness, tho I have failed to thank her. She surely has a wonderful mirror. 1923

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THE PROPHET I LIVONA MAE WEAVER AGNES HAWKINSON ADA BELL ELEANOR OLSON ROBERT ADAMS HAMDIN STURTEVANT EARL HANSON ROLAND CLARK LUCILLE SWANSON EVA DELL JOHNSON RUTH WARNER FLORENCE STEVENS HELEN MERRILL J U N I O R S CLASS OFFICERS JUNIORS Twr 11 ly 1923 . . Prexident Secrftary- Treasurer IXIARIE BLANDING LAURA NEEDHAM IRENE BROOKS DONALD WOODWARD ELLIS HILL LIVONA XVEAVER AGNES TURNER FLOY AYLSWORTH CECILE LUNDELL AGNES HAWKINSON DORA ANDERSON CNOt in picturej