Racine High School - Kipikawi Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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KIPIKAWI ADVERTISING THE HATED CHE-ILD I shall never forget the time when my sister was entertaining her bridge club. iVIy niece Georgia had just returned from school, and had come into the room to be ' 'ahed and ohed by the guests. One of them, a relict of the Victorian period, smiled persuasively at the helpless che-ild and said in a sugar tone, ' 'YVon't you re- cite something nice you've learned in school? I am prepared to swear that there was a look of cunning duplicity in Georgia's eyes as she piped up in a clear childish treble, Little Willie with the shears clipped off both the baby,s earsg It made the baby so unsightly that mother raised her eyebrows slightly. In the fashion of certain supposedly popular authors I will draw an untrans- parent veil over the ensuing scene. Georgia and Archie are childish soul- mates. Their school-teacher is a friend of mine, and I keep tabs on their conduct in school through her. A short time ago, she related to me a very amusing oc- currence. It seems that the little darl- ings were having geography, and the teacher had asked for someone to point out America. Archie had successfully volunteered, and she had decided to emphasize the discovery of America by Columbus. ' 'Georgia. H she Cried, ' 'who discovered America? ' 'Archiel was Georgia's proud reply. There are some children that never seem to grow up. After seeing one of these distasteful specimens, I remarked to my sister, ' 'Did you ever see anyone so disgustingly young? The tender thing replied, Well, we were all young once. I assure you that I was never so young as that che-ild the day I was bornl was my indignant retort. It is too bad that some of the finer be- liefs and traditions of the world are being torn apart and hopelessly disintegrated by the very younger generation of today. Something should be done about it. A society should be formed for the preven- tion of cruelty to traditions: the S. P. C. T. Here is an example of the ruthless treatment of one of our most sacred be- liefs. Shortly before Christmas I ap- Conrluded on pag: 00 Only from Xlrs. Agne can such goodies come. In the glorious days of summer, when the keen, clear air brings guests and family in from outdoor activi- ties with edged appetites for good things, more than ever docs the hostess need the resources of Hrs. .Xgnt-'s Food Department at Nevitfs. Here may be found tempting assortments of ca lies. cookies, rock s. and doughnuts. and advance orders may he placed for wedding cakes, birthday cakes. or any of tht- dclicacies that you may need for home entertaining. l l rs. Agfne at - 9 Nevzn s 409 S1x'ru S'1'1u1:1f:'1 PnoNi-:, JACKSON 7491 Congratulations and Best Wishes Qscar Fringe THE SUPER f SERVICE DRUG STORE Telepltone: P1ospect65O 59

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KIPIKAWI ADVERTISING THEREQS ONLY ONE NEWSPAPER WHEN IT COMES TO 'GINTERESTINGM HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Thais the Racine JournalfNeWs THE students appreciate the Journals friendly atmosphere and the large amount of space devoted to the various activities of the High School. The Sophomore enters the High School with fresh memories of pages Hlled with Junior High School newsg the Alumnus leaves with fond recollections of High School days as chronicled in- The JOURNALfNEWS 5 OOT X-RAY i l ' PHOENIX SERVICE HoS1ERY J' f-'T ' ARCHITECT RACINE, Wiscorss for Men and Women 556 BAKER 1si,0QK BOOT SHOP S03 lN lAlN S1-. PHONE: PROSPECT 356 ll58ll

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KIPIKAWI ADVERTISING TIIE IIATED CHE-ILD roached my angelic-looking niece Bar- liiara, aged ten summers and approxi- mately the same number of winters, and said in a benevolent and kindly fashion, What do you want Santa Claus to bring you this Christmas Raising a graceful hand to pat a re- calcitrant lock ot' hair, the amazing che-ild languidly drawled, How much do you want to pay, Uncle? .Vi The same ladies that fuss over minis- ters just because they are ministers, upon the appearance of a stage che-ild, affect- edly and sickeningly exclaim, Oh, isn't it sweet ?,. ltiI aIn around, I immediately, to their great embarrassment and annoyance, shout out a very loud, ' 'Nol But it is in the che-ild of the motion picture that humanity sinks to the lowest depths of degradation. Vlhen I see this smirking elaborately curled carica- ture ofa che-ild I hiss more loudly and energetically, to the vast annoyance of ushers twho dislike having their enjoy- ment ol' the picture interru tedj than I ever hissed at any black-Iioowed and black-mustached villian who broke up a home of supposedly heavenly bliss. Xvhen I think of the line And a little che-ild shall lead them , my mind in- variably tinishes it thus: to no good place. Always in the movies the parted couple is r .Inited by the appearance ofa tiny tot who lisps, Papa, kiss mania. tllow anybody can lisp that line is be- yond me.J Then, similarly. all burglars are immediately converted by the start- ling apparition of little Willie clad in ajamas, who says, with aid ofa director Iieyond the camera vision, ' 'Take all my playthings, but please don't take my mama's pretty jewl'ry. Bah! ln conclusion let me say that this essay,WwAhl Perhaps that surprised you 'Y Ur did vou emit the exclamation because of the .delight caused by having one of your puzzling problems solved? Never- theless, I firmly reiterate that it is an essay. However, Cnow why did Mark Twain obiect to the use of that wordf7j it is not a familiar essay, but a contempt- uous essay. Why? It is not a familiar essay but a contemptuous essay because -familiarity breeds contempt! - Martin facobffn OFFICE PHONE: 2125 W. C. A. EBERHARD PIONEER CHIROPRACTOR Painless Adjustments 218 ARCADE BIIILDING IQACINE, WIS. I :in . .-7A, -I ' 5 s ., ,. ..-.., .1 VM ,Z. . 4.. - ' , ' 'Il , 4 'A -1, 'll l :,l3-'13'l?f I Y ll I .I if J , It sk 2 -I I X '? W . me I 1 I 'I' . g aes- II l. ll .- ,, .. 'l -- -, -- asssxfw Ili ll ay Y l' fl A Floor Model Console Q i R lu at the price of a Table ii 1. 5 Receiver. I Ii 56950 I I l 1 l lil, New and Improved Freshman Ill Masterpiece. HECKQS REXALL DRUG STORE ' Authorized Dealers 1501 SIXTH STREET 60