Storm Lake High School - Breeze Yearbook (Storm Lake, IA)

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Edwin Dushinski is my name In Nineteen sixteen I won my fame, Wheii with the other soldiers true I captured Villa and his few. Hardly were these words spoken when another form did appear beside this gallant soldier. This one wore the uniform of a red cross nurse, she carried a roll of bandages in one hand and a basket of medicines in the other. With a disdainful look cast toward her companion she spoke, Who would true valor see, let him come hither and gaze upon me. The voice was that of Mabel Gran. ' Scarcely had these words been spoken when another familiar form did present it- self. It carried nothingg but its quiet unassuming, yet dignified appearance did excite Curiosity in his dream. Finally it did speak: lWy work is the noblest of them all,, I always go at every call And with my hands l 1'ub and cure In me each one dost trust, l'm sure. It is needless to say that Curiosity recognized this noble one to be Basil Rice. Curiosity was awakened by strains of music from without which did so charm him that no more peace could come from sleep. Now Curiosity was curious, he crept to the door of the den and was not quite out when he saw a number of maidens, fair to look upon tripping about to the most exquisite music. Curiosity inquired where he might be now and an answer came, This is the land of Tomorrow in which the grace- ful and enchanting Myrell Walker teaches fancy dancing lessons assisted by the musi- cians, Rose Harden, Zoe Souther, and Eva bday. Curiosity contrary to his usual attitude began to grow timid, but one of the virgins took him by the hand and led him to a small building entirely covered with the most choice flowers. Above the door Curiosity did see a group of golden letters which read thus, The Hall of Fame. Curiosity entered therein and was met by a guard. First a curious obstacle resembling a small house did attract his vision. VVhat may this be ? sought Curiosity. That, said the guard, is the best ventilated hen-coop ever invented by which the inventor hast won a place in the Hall of Fame. And the inventor? quoth Curiosity. William Robinson answered the guard. Curiosity never lingers long in one place so his restlessness did lead him to a strange object in a corner. It bore the appearance of a broom, mop, and duster combined. That,,' explained the guard, was invented by Maiisoii Redenbaugh. Wliile the housekeeper doth attend to her duties as a suffragist and citizen, it doth sweep and dust her house clean. Even after these unique discoveries, Curiosity was not content to dwell in the land of Tomorrow, but we shall leave him here, for to follow Curiosity farther would be an endless and tiresome task, DOROTHY CANON, '16.

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on the wall. He approached and looked therein. Behold, there upon a lofty throne did sit a form with the rod of Discipline in one hand and the Book of Truth in the other. This was Bertha Doxsee who doth call all youths of Tomorrow to her that she may impart the secret of true life and the wisdom of past ages. Soon this form did fade away and in its place a Hgure clothed in mannish attire did quietly but distinct- ly appear. In her right hand a banner was grasped which bore certain symbols. EX- planation came forth from an inner chamber of the House of Vision and did interpret these symbols: I am Olive, a suffragist true, For men my ad1ni1'ations are few. l might have had husbands galore, But I love the good of my country more. But even this did not satisfy Curiosity. He must remain longer. Soon the outlines of this figure grew dim, but slowly two other forms did come in its place. Graceful, both of these fair maidens did appear, one, sad, the other with countenance aglow, for she did seem to live in the Fountain of Life, and no grief was mingled therewith. A crown of gold set with pearls did shine from her head. Sir, said Curiosity to Ex- planation, Who may this creature be, and why so honored ? She is Dewey Deal, Explanation answered, The greatest movie actress she has become, that the land of To- morrow knows. Ten thousand dollars each week doth she earn. The crown doth stand for success. But the sad virgin, who is she F inquired Curiosity. Fern Samsel who mourns the separation from her husband, a former classmate of hers, quoth Ex- planation. She is a companion to the great actress and waits upon her as a maid doth serve a queen. After this, Curiosity bid Explanation adieu and sped on his way till he came to the top of a hill. There two figures came to meet him. Wl1at art thy names ? asked Curiosity. lVIy name is Timorous, answered the tall figure. And mine is Mis- trust, said the other. Wl1at queer names thou dost have. Well, answered Mis- trust, we both are bachelors. Timorous, who in the land of Yesterday was Elwood Cole, was timid toward all fair damsels, and when the damsels did not court himyhe took to the farm and is a farmer still. I myself have a better reason for bachelor-ism. As a student in the Storm Lake High my memory was weak and often appointments with the damsels I forgot until I received the name by which thou know'st me, but in those former days Beryl Rice was my name. Now I devote my entire time to the draw- ing of cartoons for the leading newspaper of this time which is published by Harold VVhealen in the city yonder. Sir Harold's training did come when he was business manager for the Senior Annual in the land of Yesterday in the year of l9l6. Now Curiosity did grow weary and as he lighted upon a certain place where was a den, he lay down to sleep, and as he slept he dreamed a dream. An image of a sol- dier, tall, straight, and courageous did 1'ise before him. A handkerchief was tied about his head, and both arms were bandaged. He carried a gun, canteen, and all other essentials. His lips parted and these words did he speak:

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Senior Qilass Uflliill ants Testament EDWARD TROEGER, '16. We, the Senior Class of 1916, of the city of Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., and State of Iowa, do hereby make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills, bequests, and devises of whatever nature made by us. After serving our four-year sentence, it is, indeed, with sad and cheerless hearts, and heavy tread that we leave this dear old school building, the scene of many a former 3 joy and sorrow. No more shall we have the delightful comradeship of our fellow schoolmates and instructors 5 and no more shall the exams strike terror to us. VVe, the Seniors of 1916, having fulfilled all the conditions, completed all the tasks imposed on us, and with few exceptions, being of sound mind and disposing memories think it a wise and benevolent act to leave to those fortunates or unfortunates which the hand of Providence 01' the irony of Fate has placed in the abode so long occupied by us, a few tokens which we have acquired by four years of arduous effort, for the uplift, education, and general welfare of the student body, faculty, and general public. We do hereby direct that our funeral services shall be conducted by the Juniors, and that such will be carried on with all of the dignity and splendor to which we are justly entitled. VVe would ask that a member of the faculty preach the sermon. Such estates of the above named Senior Class of 1916, it pleaseth the fates to distrib- ute as follows: To THE JUNIOR CLASS: Several barrels of condensed witticism. A car load of experience in publishing an Annual. A few words of the German language rescued from the wreckage of lm- mensee. To THE SOPHOMORE CLASS: Studious habits. Pony for their Latin. To THE FRESHMAN CLASS: Unrestricted rights to ask questions. Privileges to speak during assembly hours. To 'run FACULTY: Our hopes and despairs. T he pleasure of remembering us as the most lovable and the most frequent users of common sense that ever graduated from the Storm Lake High School.