South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Where he wished he were dead. Edgar Johnson, the great railroad man. Has retired as only such people can. Miss Johnson, we call her Grace, Has resigned her secretary's place, For she has a permanent position for life. That of a machinist's wife. Mr. Haverstock in business is doing so fine That in the world he will surely shine. Ivor and Idris for mountains were named, And far away arc winning great fame. These twins can not help but rise With such a namesake pointing to the skies. “Gladie Burns, a cunning little maid. Of the business world is not afraid. For a business course she expects to take, But a housekeeper would better make. A mathematician Adolph Olson has arrived to be. And he is doing fine, we’ll all agree. Miss Nellie Hendricks is a stenographer and bookkeeper combined. While Mr. Sorum is the most fashionable lad in my mind, He knows all the styles of the coming year And gives lessons on how to appear. Miss Inez McXaughton is a dear little lass. She was of the B. B. class. But now she has another joy. For she intends not to leave her little Savage boy. By Mr. Blackwood a bachelor's apartment is kept: In it he has the best rule yet Of him this is very true— Bert still guards the sign No Room for Two.” Arthur Munson, a professor great. Looks down through his glasses from a high estate. But well he deserves to be on a high knoll. For he is counted in on our famous honor roll. He has risen to such a height That we wonder at him in delight. This miss. Ruth Johnson, has won wonderful fame For overseeing the beauty game. Her blushes are so sweet and dear That the boys of her have no fear. George Oberg was a prosperous confectionist. But now has become a sincere evangelist. Maurice Lagaard, now without care. Has learned the art of bleaching hair. 26

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Every one knows that in his civics class He borrowed his notebook front a little lass. Edna Flaten is a kindergarten teacher, Never be late. is one of the rules she preaches. Bessie Zahncr is happy and well And lives in luxury, very swell. Halvor Ullern, out west, is interested in gold mines, But also towards a doctor’s profession inclines. Alice Kjelsberg, the modest little lady, our class’s pride. Is trying hard at the “L’’ her head to lift from the side. For now she has joined every frat. And in society is standing '‘pat. Ruth Beckman has graduated from a school of etiquette, But does not make her gentleman friend fret, For he now calls in the morning for fun. Just as in A room he begun. Enough of Oscar Johnson can not be said. Because in ’10 he was our Johnny on the spot Ned. He is now the most prosperous man in all lands; In business and society the respect of all he commands. Lilah Youngs, between her music and the essays which she writes, Is having quite a time holding to them tight. She is the attraction at every club. And without her there would be a hubbub. Xcls Holm is a chauffeur great. And I’m told is in court for running at a speed} rate. Ellen Adolphson, much of whom I do not know. Is using her voice, so sweet and low. While Irene Smith as her accompanist goes. And their success over every land blows. Marie W’oltman is now living bv the use of the pen: No doubt she learned it in 1910. Belinda Si verson is a notorious suffragist, Miss Mabel Lyons is an excellent against. Leonard Lundquist as a book agent isn't a fake. He sells books as fast as hot cakes. Lenora Shiebe is happy and has moved out west. While the Misses Gangstad and Kemna as stenographers are doing their best. Messrs. Xorrbom and Larson, when school was o’er. Tho’t in an airship would soar. So they let out their wings with all their might And now are clean out of sight. Roy Eveland, a debater grand. Against a woman could not stand. So to his lakeside home he tied. 2S

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For in the papers you will see. He’s been married for two years or three. Walter Merkert, a successful proposer is he. Committees and class caps, his specialty. Alpha Sjoblom, the studious child, Has grown to be a school ma’am, gentle and mild, She no more believes in a hard strict rule. But lets the boys thru’ on a smile or two. Ben Friedlander as a poet has made a great hit. Ah, those smiles! But no one by Miss May has ever been bit. Miss Schuler, a quiet brown-eyed lass. Has made her mark teaching an art class. Miss Hosken has written great essays Which S. H. pupils study these days. But, ah! how glad I’m not in that class. Because I’m sure I’d never pass. The Misses Myrtle X. and Myrtle M.. the Paulson pair. Are still known to take great care Xot to have their credits mixed, For it might leave them in almost fits. Mcndowitz still thinks himself an orator great And prominent in every debate (?) Miss Cora Lund as a wonderful reporter has proved her aim, But with the “400” is quite tame. The newspapers arc surprisingly funny today. For Alf. Oberg to the trust belongs, they say. This I do not doubt at all For as you know the prices haven’t taken a fall. Miss Swanson and Miss Rood after class day, Having attained great success in clay, Tho’t that designing they would try, But soon they left, no one knows why. A pharmacy by Will Glad is run; His first instructions at S. H. were in fun. And many a test tube did he break. But now he says that was all a fake. Miss McDonald, a teacher of music is she. While Ida Carlbom plays for you and me. Far across the sea is Miss Alma Wold; A teacher of LT. S. history. I’m told. The Misses Schoyen and Sather must not be left out of this affair. For as teachers I'll warrant arc fair and square. Wilson Pond, on newspaper row. Is making quite a stir, as these lines show. His paper is clean and full of wit; 27