South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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More Truth than Poetry. Mr. Flanigan (speaking of the pencil sharpener in A room): “Please grind your coffee at some other time. One On Mr. Carlson. Mr. Philip Carlson and two other Scandinavians were judges of a debate at the University on the commission form of city government. A debater on the negative reached his climax thus: The commission form is a failure: corrupt men get into office. At this very moment, the Galveston commission is composed of one Dane, one Swede, one Norwegian, and two other disreputable characters.” The decision was unanimous for the affirmative. Mr. Hilgendork: Oh, ethics is a wonderful subject. You study the right and wrong of different things. (Impressive pause.) When you arc through with a course in ethics, you do not know the right from the wrong. (Another, more impressive pause.) You all ought to take ethics. Mildred Pederson in L S. History Class, trying to describe a colonial fort: “They were round, and in each corner • was a...... Miss Gilman: You may tell about the character of King John. Scholar: Why—er, fact is. John was a bad character; that is, John had no character at all.” F. Newton (in the lunch room): I am always silent when I cat. Miss Fish: Why don’t you eat of-tener?” Tough Luck. Whene'er I eat my bread of wheat When at the lunch room table, Why must I always eat the crust That bears the paper label? A new clement alimony” has been discovered in our chemistry department. For information, see M. Sampson. Freshman in Miss Lucas' class: Argument is that form of discourse which aims to prove the truth of falsity. Example: Lawyers' pleas. Teacher: What reward did Columbus receive for discovering America? Johnny: He got 50 per cent, of the movie profits. From a Civics Quiz. In the city, the mayor is the chief figurehead, passing laws or not, just as he wishes. Mr. HiLCBNDORF: Who destroyed the Gaspcc? Florence A.: “Spontaneous combustion. Thirsty. Student: I know a man who used to drink a great deal, hut now that he has to work longer he doesn’t have time to drink; so I am in favor of long hours. Mr. Carlson: “Well, what docs the class think about it? Mr. Iverson: 1 believe I'd rather have shorter hours and drink a little. Teacher: What docs the term 'the freedom of speech’ mean? Marie Nelson: It means that you may speak German, French, Swedish or any language you want to, and it’s no one’s business.” Neutrality at South Hich. Did anyone notice the mix-up of Germans, French, Norwegians, Swedes and Americans on the Christmas program? It Pays to Advertise. Lost—One silk glove by owner. Return to office of Tiger. Found—One silk glove. Will owner kindly lose the other, so finder may have a pair? [ us 1 Signed, Turp Tine.

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Compliments of C. ILLSTRUP TWENTY-FOURTH AND CEDAR Groceries, Confectionery and School Supplies Non Scio. Lauren Allen. I wonder if Caesar, the bluffer, Had a thought in his head, or misgiving That when he was dead And the post-mortem said What a trouble he'd be to the living? Did Virgil or Cicero know (And if so, it wasn't quite fair) That because they both wrote Such effusions of note In Latin we’d tear out our hair? Tutoring for Grade and High School cPupils ALMIRA S. BENNER Teacher of BIBLE READING. ENGLISH and EXPRESSION 2) West 15th Street Kenwood 4074 Minneapolis, Minnesota T. S. Calhoun 682 MRS. L. NELSON MILLINER 1102 East Franklin Avenue Miss ScHUREMAN asks if the following are among your English friends: Ida Dunnit, Coulda Gone, Ycpp I. Guesso, Gotta Havit, Ima Gona. A PLAY. Tiie Squeeze. The time: 4th period. The chair: Mr. Carlson’s narrow-armed old one, newly repaired. The man: Mr. Cowling. The result: Figures voui! C I49J