South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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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

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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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For politics he cares not a bit. He’s doing the advertising for L. Lund, Who is trying to handle the gas ordinance and a city fund. The burdens of the city council are hard for Lawrence to carry, But I’m afraid he will shirk them and marry. Miss Mary Peterson a helping hand to a business man has lent. Miss Esther Erickson seems very content In a little cottage by the sea. While Agnes is still a maiden free.” Lillie Maurer has made her home in Germany of late. Because the language of France she so did hate. Ethel Oman is seen over the foot lights. Miss Pauline Larson as alone is in delight. In fields where grows the hay Edgar Ekman is found from early dawn to the closing of day. And Mabel, I do not know her name. As I've never seen her since Johnson was changed. But I know it is something good. Because it couldn’t be anything else, if it would. She was always so good natured and ready to laugh That I’m sure she has a bright path. There is a new machine. The patent is just out. Which gets all your lessons While you’re sporting about. Maurice Sandy is the patentee. And he’ll teach you to run it. may be. Kathinca still teaches posing to all those who flock To number 62. Syndicate block. Mary Bed nor , is now a teacher. World famous for her skill In governing little children Who plan to thwart her will. This lady, Florence Brawthen by name. Is a style designer of renown Altho she has won imperishable fame. Her prices make the people frown. Always so innocent was Laura Oftedal, But now has settled down. To live the sort of married life That is not so often found. Alfred Stoessel. the stylish dude. Thinks himself very witty. So now is traveling on the road Singing a little ditty. 28