Sul Ross State University - Brand Yearbook (Alpine, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1929 volume:

rx Saota. “ t . «rauX UWUUIA MJUAUsa AAMUX 2.000 j- I 5 John Fortner Editor-in-Chief Eugene McCullough business efttanager OF ulT oss tate Teachers (College PUBLISHED BY The Student jBody ' Volume J ine (foreword I N this Big Bend Country, with its spirit of vigorous and elemental beauty—a spirit that dwells in the rocks of its mountains, the flowers of its desert, and the hearts of its sturdy pioneers—the red man, the Spanish explorer, the Mexican, and the ranchers and cowboys from various states wrote their records upon the cliffs, the deserts, and the plains long years before we, the students of Sul Ross, came to take our place among its hills and to have our share in the making of its history. We have endeavored in the 1929 Brand to capture that spirit of rugged and enduring beauty and to depict against the background of this age-old western land, with its wealth of history and legend, the scenes of our own happy and interesting activities. Brand Staff John Fortner . . . Gene McCullough Alex McGonagill. Jack Hill. Merle Haynes. ... Irene Parker. Belle Bunnell. .. Hazel V. Tyler. .. Kermit Allen .... Adele Rountree . . Editor-in-Chief . . .Business Manager . . Photograph Editor ... .Snapshot Editor . Art Editor . Art Editor Assistant Art Editor . Literary Editor . Sports Editor . Typist A 97109 t is a privilege to dedicate this book, the Brand of 1929, to a scholarly professor, a teacher of rare ability and originality, a man who is the embodi¬ ment of eternal boyishness — to ENRY £ ASTON cA LLEN, the friend of every student in Sul Ross. Page 7 Preface I N this part of Texas, rich in legend and tradition, the Sul Ross student who has eyes to see and ears to hear has only to look around for glimpses that sug¬ gest other civilizations, and sounds that echo the clamor of past generations. The BRAND of 1928 attempted to portray our Indian background, and to that end pictured the red man’s life before the tread of the conquistador was heard in the land. The Indian’s caves, his pictographs, and his relics were reproduced. The present BRAND lias set itself the task of furthering acquaintance with our friend and neighbor, the border Mexican, and of catching in art the border background—the adobe comercios and restaurantes, the old cemeteries and mission bells, the goat trails and various natural scenes along the Rio Grande, all of which give character to the Big Bend Section and make our environment distinctive in the locale of American colleges. ROCK MULES IN OLP MEXICO REST 2UR4NT i n presidio Page 9 T HE Peak of Castillon, whose outline is here reflected in the pellucid waters of the Charco at its feet, guards the white and lavender beauties of the so-called Petrified Forest of the Big Bend. Here there are no flaunting colors, no flagrant reds, staring purples, or crass, bright yellows; these colorings are all pastel—the soft yellow of the desert’s sand, the mauve of a mountain shadow, the delicate pink, lavender, and gray of a volcanic ash. And over these ex¬ quisite tints and tones, peace broods eternally. But Castillon has had its day of strife, and has shown its mettle to man. Once—perhaps a decade or more ago—a band of scouting soldiers climbed to the top of Castillon. They were forced to remain upon its top for several days, until others came with ropes to help them scale its sheer, precipitous sides. Thus Castillon stands, proud and unconquered, a monarch sur¬ veying his own. Page 11 Castillon Village P EACEFUL and happy valley homes are these, at the foot of Castillon Peak, the mountain of the big castle, which towers just above them. At the southern side of this quiet hamlet rises a range ot mountains that divides the States from Old Mexico. From the village one may see a white line or trail, winding up the hillside, to disappear at the top into the horizon —the Smuggler’s trail into Mexico. Burros loaded with plunder, men bowed under the load of contraband, have cut into the naked rock, with their plodding feet, a story of their passing. The traveler, desiring to reach Mexico from here, must go some thirty or forty miles to circum¬ vent the mountain range—unless, being sturdy and adventurous, he takes the time-worn trail of the smuggler, and shortens his journey by some twenty-odd miles. Below, in the village, aged crones sit nodding in the sun, black hens scurry about, and brown Indian babies waddle after playful puppies, or sit crying in the sun’s heat. Fields of ripened yellow corn hedge in the thatched homes, and rustle mysteriously in the wind that blows from over the mountains of Mexico. Page 13 The Garden of the Gods T HE Garden of the Gods lies between quaint and colorful Terlingua, and busy, modern Alpine. Massive rocks, colored by the brush of a master-painter, tower toward the sky and hide with their far-flung shadows the caves where Indians lived and died. Beyond these columned spires, upon the dis¬ tant southern horizon, rise the ghostly outlines of the Chisos range, where Alsate, chief of the Apache tribe, made his last stand within its many hidden caves. The great peak of Santiago looms high against the sky-line, guarding its tale of sudden death and bloody battle. For here, at the foot of Santiago, in 1880, a marauding, horse-stealing band of Indians were slain by a pursuing posse of Mexicans, from the Hacienda de Orientales. When evening descends upon this garden of the deities, and shadows begin to creep among the gaunt, great rocks, then can man believe in the pagan gods and demons. And looking far below, he is cheered to see the goat-herds amble across the road, or to watch the freighters, on their tedious overland trip from Terlingua to Alpine, following the white ribbon of the road, as it winds through the Garden of the Gods. Page 15 Comanche Springs C omanche springs has high, white walls of stratified limestone, that rise far above the limpid trickle of the springs. Geo¬ logically, this place is a marvel. Great dikes of one-time boiling quartz have thrust themselves up between huge flat-lying slabs of limestone. But it is as an Indian camping-place and battle¬ ground that Comanche Springs is most inter¬ esting. Here the Comanche and the Apache fought many battles for the possession of its priceless waters and for its wonderful shelter. Skeletons of the red men, with various imple¬ ments of warfare, have been found here, as mute testimony of its bloody carnage. And against the lower limestone walls, protected by an over¬ hanging ledge of rock, are row upon row of Indian paintings in red and black. Some por¬ tray the chief going into battle with his war¬ riors; others tell stories, doubtless, of important events in the Indian’s life, though the laymen can only guess at their meaning. Here and there may be found the imprint of a natural hand, as though the artist had chosen thus to sign his work. The waters of the spring flow placidly on¬ ward, unheeding the swift passing of time, and the going hence of the red men who drank here in the long, long ago. Page 11 The Mission at Ojinaga A CROSS from Presidio, Texas, lies the Mexican 2 pueblo, Ojinaga. Here, in 1535, when Cabeza de Yaca crossed the Rio Grande, he found a thriving and prosperous Indian village. Later, in 1620, the Spanish padres built and maintained three flourish¬ ing missions, but today only one of these missions exists. Not far from Ojinaga and its sister village, Presidio, there is a mountain peak, named Santa Cruz. Under a notch of the peak is a cave where legend has had the devil quartered, these many years. The story goes that an old padre came up the Rio Grande Valley, many long moons ago. Above him, he saw a rope, stretched from peak to peak of the mountain, and upon this rope the devil pranced and swung. The horrified priest, with his sacred crucifix caught the wily one and drove him into the cave, seal¬ ing him securely within, using the power of his cruci¬ fix to guard the cave. But soon, the people of the surrounding country wanted the blessings of this holy crucifix bestowed upon their lands and crops. And so it is, that upon the third day of every May, the cruci¬ fix is removed from the cave. Great, leaping fires of mesquite and juniper are kindled upon Santa Cruz, to hold his Satanic Majesty within, while the sacred cross is taken out to bless the people, and their crops for the coming months. Page 19 The Grand Canyon of Santa Helena Santa Helena, Cutting the sky, Torn by the river, Lashed by ihe wind, Sculptured and painted By God, With lvis tools Of wuter and wind. 11E Grand Canyon ol Santa Helena lias a rugged JL beauty, although in miniature; it may well be compared to that of the Grand Canyon of the Yellow¬ stone. The same effect oi sheer, ragged chasm is achieved against the sky; the same ruggedness is here, with shadowed lights and sunlit colorings that are exquisite in their mingled tones. Here the turbulent Rio Grande, at some long past time, has cut its way from the Mexican side, through the rocky range, to flow peacefully down the yellow sands of the Texas shore. Huge rocks have fallen within the canyon, to dam the waters, to form dripping cascades, purling whirl-pools, and rippling falls. Cool and shadowy caves have been made by tilted and piled rocks, where beavers and wild fowl sport and play. High above, where the walls touch the sky, eagles swoop and call. A short way from the canyon opening, on the Texas side, is the hut of Santa Helena, the one-time home of bandits and cattle rustlers. And here, in one remembered battle, fifteen men bit the dust of death. But the calm and ancient canyon takes no heed of men and their paltry affairs of life and death; its face remains unruffled, and its rugged outlines un¬ changed, to all but the smoothly flowing waters that have moulded and formed its contours in ages past. Lajitas J IT AS, or the place of little rocks, is builded upon the banks of the Rio Grande. Direct¬ ly across the swiftly flowing stream is a tiny M exican village, also named Lajitas. A ferry boat plies between the sister villages. At this place thousands of cattle have passed out of Mexico, or into Mexico from the United States, during periods of drought or revolution. At the time of Villa’s revolutionary activities, bandits raided the lonely little place again and again. Then, because of its very isolation, it became an important trading place for Villa and his troops. The rebel commander retained possession until he surrendered. Here cattle and horses were brought to be sold, the money for all transactions being counted out upon a blanket spread be¬ tween the buyer and the seller. Now that the mutter of rebellion is again heard in the republic to the south, perhaps sleepy, in¬ dolent Lajitas will again awaken to the tread of Caballeros and to the clink of money tossed into the blanket. But today the tiny adobe store is visited only by freighters, who drive long strings of lazy mules across the sandy trail from Alpine to Lajitas, and the little village sleeps in the warm desert sun. Page 22 Page 23 Wt ' Goat Herds on the Road to Terlingua W HERE the road winds across the desert between Alpine and Terlingua, great herds of goats feed upon the scanty desert herb¬ age. A picturesque goat-herder, his dog, and a patient burro, follow placidly after the browsing flock. Black or white, gray or dun, pied or mottled, they trustingly follow their bell-ringing leaders across the road into the newer, untouched pastures. This road, now used daily by speeding auto¬ mobiles and slow-moving freighters, was once the scene of Chief Alsate’s retreat into the Chisos Mountains, when, like ghosts of days gone by, the old leader and his wearied band of Apaches hid from the steady advance of ap¬ proaching civilization. And somewhere near here, in 1684, Mendoza passed. He saw great fires burning in the valley where Alpine now stands; accordingly he named this place San Lorenzo, in memory of that Saint Lorenzo who died a victim to similar flames. At Terlingua—whose name signifies in Spanish the place of the three tongues—there are busy quicksilver mines, where many Mexicans are em¬ ployed. Indolent, sleepy burros, laden with panniers of wood, or earthen water-bottles, plod tranquilly down streets whose atmosphere of a hundred years ago pervades the whole place, giving to a twentieth-century visitor, a pleasing vision of more peaceful days and ways. Page 24 Page 25 Order of fBooks he (College Activities Athletics Organizations enoritas Branding ' Jron trr i r ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ■s£ Page 29 Page 30 Administration OBLE traditions enrich the life of any people and make for the happiness and prosperity of humanity at large. But only the best in the life of an individual or a race survives. “Bankrupt enthu¬ siasms, ” unrealized hopes, and defeated ambitions mark the direction in which the mariner without a compass is traveling, but only the ship which arrives at port is hailed with applause. The “Big Bend“ is rich in traditions of Spanish and Indian legends. These survive in cowboy songs chanted around campfires in the big out-of-doors of the open ranges, and persist in romantic stories of courage, friendship, and fidelity which “Old Timers ’ 7 delight to relate. In all their variations there is a note of regret that the simple but beautiful life they portray is now but a dim memory. On the foundations of this romantic past we are building a new structure. May we fight our battles as courageously as the heroes who have left us this virtue as a heritage; may we form friendships which will endure in memory, perchance in song and story; and may we be as faithful in the discharge of every duty as were those who wrought before us. If we are true to our trust in the pioneer days of Sul Ross, future student bodies and faculty members will venerate as traditions the high ideals of scholar¬ ship, conduct, and character—all pervaded with a beautiful spirit—which we are commissioned to estab¬ lish. us. Tresident H. W. Morelock t Page SS Carroll Stevens Ivine Shields Assistant Professor of Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science in Music the Sub-College Division J. A. Gillis Professor of Manual Training Myrtle Lee Voules Critic Teacher and Supervisor of Practice Teaching in the Intermediate Grades F. G. Walker Professor of Chemistry and Physics Page 34 C. A. Gilley Dean of Men and Professor of Mathematics J. H. Head Superintendent of Alpine Pulbic Schools and Professor of Education Ida Fay Hamilton Librarian Elizabeth Keefer Professor of Art Anna D. Linn Registrar John W. O’Connor Associate Professor of English Frances Pendley Associate Professor of English and History , and Dean of Sub-College Division Page 35 Ruby Coox Associate Professor of Education and Spanish in Sub-College Division Alice E. Cowax Flora L. Daugherty Dean of Women and Secretary and Auditor Professor of Latin a ml Spanish Mary Stather Elliott Professor of Spanish and French Berxice C. Graves Professor of Physical Education for Men Page 36 H. E. Allen Fhyixis Burnton Professor of History and Associate Professor of Music Government Anne Aykesworth Professor of English Irma Lee Batev Associate Professor of Music De Rosette Thomas Professor of Domestic Science and Art Clemma Billingsley Critic Teacher and Supervisor of Practice Teaching in Primary Grades Lutie Britt Associate Professor of Physical Education for Women Page 37 Page 88 ALEX McGONAGILL, Alpine, Texas .Biology Orchestra; Glee Club; T in Baseball ’26-’27; T Club; Jeffersonians; Skyline Staff; Vice President Junior Class ’27-’28; President Senior Class ’28- ’29; President Student Council ’27-’28; Editor-in Chief of Brand ’27-’28; Photograph Editor of Brand ’28-’29; Mask and Slipper. JOHN FORTNER, Marfa, Texas . Biology Camera Editor Brand ' 28; Editor-in-Chief Brand ’28- ’29; Mask and Slipper; Press Club; ' PDA; Art Club. EVELYN C. WALDRUM, Tornillo, Texas.English Attended North Texas State Teachers’ College; Sachems; President of Sachems ’28-’29; Skyline ’28; Secretary and Treasurer Senior Class ' 28- ’29; Glee Club. EVA CHAFFIN YV.A.A.; Writers’ Guild; Sachems; Vice-President of Sachems ’28-’29 ; Corresponding Secretary of Sul Ross Scholarship Socitey ’28 ’29; Skyline ’27. Page 40 JASON MORGAN, McLean, Texas. History Attended Clarendon College; Pioneer Club; JACK REID HILL, Coolidge, Texas.English Attended Southern Methodist University; Pianist Choral Club, Summer ’28; Glee Club; Band; Pioneer Club; Art Club; Snapshot Editor of Brand ’28-’29. ADELE ROUNTREE, Beeville, Texas, Mathematics W.A.A. Council ’28; Sachems; SR pin ’28; SR sweater ’29; Brand Staff ’27-’28, ’28-’29; Treasurer Scholarship Society ’29. ETHEL FORD, Temple, Texas.Biology Attended Baylor College; Mask and Slipper. Page 41 JOHN KIRKWOOD, Stratford, Texas.... History Attended Clarendon College. W. D. COWAN, Van Horn, Texas... History- Attended Baylor University; Football Captain ’26; President of Sophomore Class ’26, of Junior Class ’27; Jeffersonian ’27; Glee Club; Band; Orchestra; T Club; Student Council ’26-’27; All Western Football Team ’28. HUGH L. WALDRUM, Tornillo, Texas, Mathematics Attended East Texas State Teachers’ College, and North Texas State Teachers’ College; President of Sul Ross Scholarship Society ’29. HAROLD BYLER, Brownwood, Texas, Mathematics Attended Howard Payne College; Mask and Slipper; Boys’ Glee Club; President of Pioneer Club ’28; Skyline Staff ' 27. Page 42 FOYE TERRY DELBERT HURLEY, Marfa, Texas.Commerce Attended A. M. College; Yell Leader ’26-’27, and Spring of ’29; Jeffersonian Literary Society; Mask and Slipper; Editor of Brand ’26-27; Glee Club; Orchestra; Band. JOSEPHINE LUTON, Dallas, Texas.English Attended Kidd Key and Wichita Falls Junior College; Sachems; Press Club; Skyline ’28-’29. THOMAS HAMILTON, Eden, Texas.History Graduate Cherokee Junior College; Attended South western University, Southern Methodist University, and Abilene Christian College; Student Assistant, Sub- College ’28-’29. Page 43 FRANKIE COCHRAN, Tornillo, Texas.History President of Sophomore Class, Summer ’28; Most Popular Boy, Summer ’28; Pioneer Club; Glee Club. D. M. HOPPER, Floydada, Texas.History Attended West Texas State Teachers’ College and University of Colorado; Sul Ross Scholarship Society ’29. EFFIE HILL, Livingston, Texas History Attended Stephen F. Austin; W.A.A. MERLE HAYNES, Goliad, Texas Art Attended Baylor College; Mask and Slipper; Sachems; W.A.A. Council ’27; Vice-President Sophomore Class, Summer ’27; Secretary of Junior Class, ’27; Reporter Senior Class ’28; Art Editor Brand Staff ’28-’29; Glee Club. Page 44 UNIORS MARTHA AHR History LaCoste, Texas FELMAR SHELTON MILES Education Alpine, Texas MELBURN GLASS History Sterling City, Texas WILLIAM POWELL History Loma Vista, Texas KERMIT ALLEN History Alpine, Texas Page 4 eugene McCullough History Seagraves, Texas (President) KATHRYN SMITH English Alpine, Texas FRED HAAS History Augusta, Kansas MERRITT WITHERS History Hamlin, Texas Page CHARLOTTE FITCH Spanish San Antonio, Texas ISABEL YATES Biology Alpine, Texas MRS. ERIE POWELL Mathematics Loma Vista, Texas LOLA EUBANK Drawing Ballinger, Texas BESSIE CHYLE LEATH Chemistry Alpine, Texas EARL KIRKWOOD Commerce Stratford, Texas Page ALVA BELL DONABEL BUSHONG Del Rio, Tex as LIDA BELLE McGONAGILL Alpine, Texas BILLY VEST Bay City, Texas MARY FORTNER Marfa, Texas A Rankin, Texas IRA HORNE Gilliland, Texas OPAL CHAFFIN Alpine, Texas LEON SPINDLE Whitewright, Texas Page 50 JAMES TERRELL Monahans, Texas (President) IRENE PARKER Eldorado, Texas TOM CROSS Alpine, Texas FLORENCE CARVAJAL El Paso, Texas IONA HARRIS Ballinger, Texas GEORGE COX Del Rio, Texas VIRGINIA HALE Midland, Texas TRAVIS DEAN Hamlin, Texas Page 51 JESSIE COOK DRAYTON BOUCHER Spring Hill, Louisiana RUTH HALE Alpine, Texas CORNELIUS MUELLER Cuero, Texas MRS. CLEMMIE MIZE Rotan, Texas Colorado, Texas RALPH BARKER Taylor, Texas MYRTLE CLENDENNEN Floydada, Texas FREEDIS MIZE Rotan, Texas Page 52 PAUL CARROLL Spring Hill, Louisiana VERA MAUDE TOBIAS Robstown, Texas JEWELL MORROW Seminole, Texas BELLE BUNNELL San Angelo, Texas LOIS NEVILL Alpine, Texas ONNIE MAE O’BRIEN Alpine, Texas OWEN BOONE Ballinger, Texas MARCELLA PENNINGTON Alpine, Texas fuge 53 LAURENCE STEVENS Taylor, Texas CHICORA GRAHAM Alpine, Texas FERN WILKES Alpine, Texas LYNNETTE FRANKLIN Bangs, Texas AILEEN SKINNER Odessa, Texas ORA MATTHEWS Alpine, Texas COLLIN O. PUCKETT Big Lake, Texas IRENE WOULLARD Pecos, Texas Page 54 RAYMOND NELSON Miami, Texas VIDA MAE COULSON Alpine, Texas CHARLES DYER Amarillo, Texas FAYE TIMS Hamlin, Texas NINA WILSON Marfa, Texas J. S. DOWNING Hutto, Texas SYBIL DOBBS Colorado, Texas DARREL YORK Alpine, Texas Page 55 ROY MAY KATYE BRAEUER Alpine, Texas LOUISE SCOTT Alpine, Texas KESSLER GILLEY Ector, Texas MARY LOUISE BALLOU Sterling City, Texas Sterling City, Texas JOHN UNDERWOOD Fort Clark, Texas LOMA DISHMAN Beaumont, Texas CALVIN WETZIG Clint, Texas Page 56 OPAL CHAFFIN Alpine, Texas ELIZABETH SANDERS El Paso, Texas MRS. MYRTLE C. PHELPS Alpine, Texas INEZ DUNN Memphis, Texas RUTH HALE Alpine, Texas ELLA CLYDE BLACK Bronte, Texas ERMA WALKER Peacock, Texas Page 57 Page 58 Freshmen BLANTON McLEAN FRANCES COLEMAN QUINNIE McELROY EDMOND DIAL SELMA ARCHER EDWINA BYNUM RAY ROBERTS RUFUS BECKER MARY LUCILLE EDWARDS MARCUS CONNALLY HOYLE COOLEY VELMA MAY Page 60 ROBERT CLARK (President) ALICE COCHRAN MILTON ELLYSON MILDRED HINDS A. J. SMITH LACY F. MOSELEY MARYE WAGNON FRANK NEVANS CLARA MEEK ESTELLE MOORE GEORGE DOHERTY SALLY MARY CAMPBELL Paye 61 MARCUS HALE MILDRED HOLT CLYDE M. POSTELL MYRTLE GREGSON SAMUEL COCHRAN BLANCHE NEWLIN ROSCOE MORGAN GWENDOLYN SPEARY Page 62 MAX CARROLL MAYME BEAN IVAN NEWTON Page 63 SARAH BEECROFT GLEN COX MORENE FISHER FLORINE KITTS LERAH HUTCHENS DROTHA JOHNSON ARTHUR CHAFFIN JESSIE PETERS HELEN CHAPMAN CONCHO MORALES GILBERT MIZE Page 64 LEWIS GLAZE NOLA McNAIR ELIZABETH BANKS GEORGIA LEE SMITHER QUANAH ALLEN CORINNE BARKER LEWIE JACKSON FRANCES WILKINS HELEN BAINES BOOTS MAY HELEN SMITH A1LEEN CARTER Page 65 HARRY WATSON MARYE WAGNON LEITHA CHAFFIN MRS. VELMA McGINLEY LESLIE JAMES JESSIE WEATHER BY WILMA JACKSON DOLORES TAYLOR Page 66 Sub-College HARVEL TAYLOR WOODWARD YOUNG (President) ANNE DUNMAN PAUL CHAFFIN JAMES BENNETT WILMA WHITE LOUISE TAYLOR THELMA ANDERSON PETE VAUGHN JOSEPHINE COTTER DOROTHY EVANS CHARLES TREADWELL FRED DAUGHERTY GRACE EDWARDS ELIZABETH SHERROD Page 68 JOEL WRIGHT GENE GRIMES HELEN EZELL PAULINE HURST BEN GALLOWAY FLORENCE POOLE MARIE POUNCEY ETHEL SKEVINGTON VANOLA LANE ; JOHN URANGO CATHERINE HENDERSON ELDON McGONAGILL WILLIE URANGO MELBA SMITH EDNA TAYLOR Page 69 LILLIAN SONNIER GRACE NEVILL ESTER MEDINA Page 70 Page 72 UMMER GRADY WEST, Canton, Texas.History Attended Texas A. M. College; Sports Editor of Skyline, Summer ’27. HORACE OLIVER, Alpine, Texas.Commerce Attended North Texas State Teachers’ College; President Senior Class, Summer ’28; President Runnels County Club, Summer ’27; Charter Member of Pioneer Club. EDA WEYERTS, Alpine, Texas.Commerce Class Secretary ’21; Glee Club; Secretary Glee Club ’28; W. A. A. Council ’21; Sachems; Tennis Champion Girls’ Doubles ’27; Brand Staff ’22; Secretary Mask and Slipper ’28; Class Pioneer Club ’28; Vice- President ’28; Vice- President Sul Ross, Scholar¬ ship Society ’28; Secretary of Student Council ’28. WILLENA MAY, Alpine, Texas.English W. A. A. Council ’26, ’27, ’28; President of W. A. A. ’27; Sachems; Vice-President of Sachems ’27; Student Council ’27; Class Vice- President ’27; Class Presi¬ dent, Spring of ’27; Corresponding Secretary of Sul Ross Scholarship Society ’28; Literary Editor of Brand ’28; S. T. R. pin ’27; S. T. R. sweater ’28. Page 74 W. H. GRONDE, Pearsall, Texas. . Chemistry Attended A. M. College and Baylor University; Sports Editor of Skyline ’25 ’26; Editor-in-Chief of Skyline, Summer ’26; Orchestra; Glee Club; President of Jeffersonians ’25; President of Winter Garden Club, Summer ’26, ’28; President of Del Rio Club, Summer ’28; Yell Leader, ’25-’26; All Round Boy, Summers ’27, ’28. CLAIRE WILLIAMSON, Meridian, Texas.History Attended Meridian College. BARTLETT E. COAN, Strawn, Texas.History Attended Rice Institute; Sub-College Coach ’27-’28. CHIC GRAHAM, Alpine, Texas.English Attended Trinity University; Girls’ Glee Club; Sachems; Second Vice-President of Class ’28; Sul Ross Princess ’28. Page 7.5 THOMAS BOWLES, Alpine, Texas Industrial Education Football ’23; Basket ball ’24 ’25; Radio Club ’26; Exchange Editor and Sports Editor of Skyline ’28; Class Secretary ’28; Skyline Reporter ’26. EDRIE GORDON COWAN, Sweetwater, Texas, Social Science Tennis Team ’25, ’26, ’27; S.T.R. pin ’26; S.T.R. sweater ’27; Sachems; W. A. A. Council ’26, ’27, ’28; Vice-President of W. A. A. ’27. Page 7(i R. T. ROBINSON, San Antonio, Texas, Biology P. H. G. University of Texas Pharmacy School; Attended University of Texas, Sam Houston State Teachers’ College; Colorado State Teachers’ College, and Southwestern University; President of San Antonio Club, Summer’ 28 ; Secretary Treasurer of Senior Class ’28. THOMAS INMAN, Midland, Texas, Mathematics Orchestra; Glee Club. MINNIE BLACKMAN, El Paso, Texas. History Attended College of Industrial Arts; President of El Paso Club, Summers of ’26 and ’27. DOROTHY KNOLLE, San Antonio, Texas, History Attended Southern Methodist University and University of Texas. Page 77 4 Sfaq? coaches rumble. a.- curxq, STc ho onct Sml.dry LancC while oucKtoq brofics, wild eyed tA tla, arid queenly b L unties ad ' TTie [ y xcxd ixm £ Page 78 Page 7 9 Jammer ' —--� fo K clinb The hills: rtd encouriTer yviiit arx—- un2vl K� ndlv provided bJ Tax i—I derriisrt— and. JacKv NUX Page 80 PIkw to vVAlar wivS.TJ and 1 ar� atfis Tempt ■)e bolt dzw rotWr iu.t Vs.t) £ ft ma.5 r%aM n T, ra I- p rtthG watc Q.C, ovtfrthe dn startled. a wrx. Page 81 cuxoto avia. ' — KCift. D Y at-— an cs sa Grove,, a r?‘after noon, ' at X) uj e ' R aQ .H.WH ' Sro— ovo ca HeDpau, GUart H o r v7- Page 82 Pleasxxresr—— Bird Free no, nri mFoiD occt vvHerelH 2 cac¬ tus ows Yoa COft «V £IP i r ,S SXV iSV wiodiraa road to caTHiDrai. Page 83 jSumna«.rIlme here, is ' ' playtime- ' Page 84 Page 85 Page 86 c NNA e AHALAH C URRAY ‘ BREEDLOVE t C LESKEY “Most Popular Qirl Page 87 Gnis TJineyard — All-Around Girl Page 88 Frankie ( OCHRAN- Most Popular Man Page 89 HU 1st). Dt. CjRONDE All-Around. Man Page 90 Activities Publications Brand Staff John Fortner. Editor-in-Chief Eugene McCullough. . Business Manager Jack R. Hill. Camera Editor Alex McGonagill. Photograph Editor Irene Parker. Art Editor Belle Bunnell. Assistant Art Editor Mrs. Hazel V. Tyler.■ .. . f . Litefary Editor Kermit Allen. Sports Editor Adele Rountree. Typist THE BOARD Helen Baines Frances Wilkins Sarah Beecroft Florine Kitts Bertha Mae Landers Dolores Taylor Martha Ahr Jewell Morrow Marcella Pennington Evelyn Waldrum Nevlyn Williamson Floyd Bowen Ira Horne Lewis Loeffler Enoch Martin A. J. Smith Anne Dun man Willie Mae Bishop Lillian Wagner Frankie Cochran Page 94 SKYLINE STAFF The Skyline Founded during the summer of 1923, the Skyline has with each passing year be¬ come a better paper. It began as a monthly of four pages of glazed paper, but it is now a six-page bi¬ weekly on news print with a distinct sports page, a book review section, a woman’s page and other regular features which are new to the Skyline. Beginning with last year, the publication graduated into a real news-sheet. Head schedules were adopted, the staff was chosen instead of elected by student vote, a definite program of organi¬ zation and assignments was undertaken, and more cuts were used in making up. The Skyline has uncovered many promising journalists among the students of Sul Ross. It has given them an opportunity to get a practical insight into the workings of a newspaper office. It has given them practice in writing stories, and heads, and in makeup. This year the staff consists of a number of freshmen writers; so one can expect the paper to continue to improve during the next year. STAFF Editor.Louis Loeffler Assistant Editor.Enoch Martin News Editor.Mrs. Donald Beyers Ass’t News Editor.... Marcella Pennington Sports Editor.A. J. Smith Contributing Sports Editors— Gilbert Mize, John Underwood Woman’s Sport Editor.Florine Kitts Feature Editor.Helen Banies Locals.Jessie Peters Society Editor.Nevelyn Williamson Exchange Editor.Ralph Barker Book Editor.Mrs. H. V. Tyler BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager.Gene McCullough Ass’t Manager.Floyd Bowen Circulation Managers— Marcus Connally, Ira Horn Reporters— Joel Wright, Opal Chaffin, Katherine Smith, Dolores Taylor. Page 95 Page 96 Hr DAME FASHION VISITS THE VALENTINE DANCE Page 98 Page 99 TCD€ OUT Page 100 Page 101 Page 102 Page 103 Page 104 Page 105 ACr-NAfCrttat Page I or, Page 107 It -5 ones, -tfa a.-t th.e - - 32Lttu% ' olooras ' Arid once in. a life¬ time we ' re Senio Page 108 junioRS Page 109 Page 110 Page 111 I OO Yards aaO Yards if 4 0 Varas 8 80 Ya.i-ds Page 112 SEPTEMBER: 21-22—Registration Day, and at 8 :45 A. M. we sign up for everything in sight; at 5 :30 P.M. through a slow process of elimination by conflicts, we arrive at a tentative schedule. We look long and carefully for at least one snap course, but the head of the English department informs us “that there ain’t no such animal.” 24_The first classes meet—and know, alas, that they shall meet again and again, day after day, week after week, world without end. 26—We meet the faculty—and they tell us what exceedingly nice folks they are. We believe it—we believe anything as yet. 27— Sophs start training this year’s crop of freshmen. Nice enough fish, you understand, but they need working over. 28— Cornelius Mueller arrives from Cuero—walks the 500 miles. What a magnificent thirst for knowl¬ edge ! 29— And our football season opens— walk off with the game to the tune of 27 to 6. Ox gets going and car¬ ries the ball for 80 yards before Simmons wakes up. The Sub-Col¬ lege Cubs play El Paso High and get themselves whitewashed. They play the first night game ever played in the Southwest. OCTOBER: 1 — Miss Shields and Miss Burnton, of the music department, give their first chapel program, and get off to a lasting popularity. 2— The freshmen white wash Bar S. R. Bar, as up the high hill they heave a huge bucket of whitewash. 4—Te Pioneer Club meets, and many are the wild tales of the past—past what? Oh, generally past believing. 5—Dedication of the new gymnasium. We hear the usual “ten-minute speeches” that, measured accu¬ rately, are thirty minutes each— but never mind we have the ‘ ‘ gym ’ ’. Sub-College plays Marfa, and wins 18 to a goose-egg. 6—College night and stunts: negro minstrels, the evolution of sports, the Sachem ceremony of the Gory Head, this august, mighty sheet in the throes of going to press, a wild Nell, and the art Wedding, constitute a hilarious and glorious evening. 9 —Sachems hold a pledge service at Miss Linn’s. Simmons vs. Lobos. The Lobos Page US 11—Johnny Mountain Lion arrives at Sul Ross from El Paso, and matricu¬ lates in the department of the Museum. 13—Our first home game, and the Lobos put it all over the New Mexico “Aggies”, 33 to 0. 15—The Skyline and the Brand are officially divorced ; it is not known whether incompatibility or deser¬ tion was the cause, but John Fort¬ ner says it was neither—“I was compatible, and I did not desert them”. 16— Sachems initiate. A harrowing and hair-tearing episode—the rite of the Gory Head was lost, and the plates were locked up. 17— More troubles. The Skyline gets in bad with the Brand, and steps are to be taken to preserve the peace. The Skyline has asserted that Miss Aynesworth is twice as large as Miss Keefer, or words to that effect. 20—The Lobos play St. Mary’s at San Antonio. Lobos bring home the bacon, 21 to 6. Jim Bardin gets all het up and races thirty yards to cross the goal line. 26— The Mask and Slipper cast for a play, to be given in the very near future. 27— Football boys are home again to play the Abilene Christians at Jackson Field. McNeill gets spec¬ tacular and makes 40 yards around A.C.C., and we win 19 to 13. W. A. A. elects officers without bloodshed. 29—The Junior Hallowe’en Party. Ralph Barker has the prize costume and, incidentally, the prettiest legs. The Mask and Slipper have fine party in the ‘ ‘ Gym ’ ’. 31—An earthquake—we assure you we mean earthquake, the kind that makes the seismograph needle go round—stirs Berkeley girls to re¬ monstrance. Edwina says, “This is too much, it has got to stop.” NOVEMBER: 1—The Press Club elects officers. 3—Lobos and some 200 rooters go to El Paso to play the School of Mines. Red Allen has a chit¬ chat during the game’s social hour, and is penalized. The Eddie Brown String Quartette entertains the stay-at-homes, and football delegation comes home with the scalp of the Miners, 18 to a circle. Page 11 12—Lobos play the Armstice Day game with Schreiner, at Kerrville, and Sul Ross loses, 6 to 19. The Brand Staff goes to the river to get the dope on this year’s motif. And this date also marks the first appearance of the slime caps and colors, in a peculiarly bright and vivid green. 14— The Brand Staff returns; Jack Hill and John Fortner have become picture-taking automatons; goats, burros, and mountain peaks have all looked ' ‘pleasant please” for the gentlemen. 15— The Pioneer club initiates, and the campus becomes colorful with crinoline and curls, boots and mustaches. 17—W. A. A. frolics in the gym, and we hear of pop-corn, apples, and kisses—sticky molasses kisses, we are informed. 23—The football game of the season, when the Marfa All-Stars clash with the Sul Ross Coyotes. Squatty Carroll and his signals are the features of a colorful game; but the Coyotes win, 52 to 0. 25—The Mask and Slipper, having de¬ cided upon a cast for a play, meet to rehearse. There are rumors of the serving of cakes, hot chocolate, and sandwiches to relieve the tedium of practice. 29— The Thanksgiving game at Jackson Field went to McMurry, in a score that almost was ours—7 to 6. “Of all sad words” etc. 30— Hurray—seven faculty members leave for Texas State Teachers’ Asso¬ ciation. We don’t wish any bad luck to those that are left at home and yet, a few mild cases of faculty tic-doul-roux might be condoned. DECEMBER: 1 —Faculty members still gone. The ones at home seem unusually healthy and vigilant. We wish we had a few virulent germs with an affinity and an antipathy to pedagogy. 3—We are treated to gobs of weather —the icicles hang on every bush and tree, with snow all over the place. 5—At last—but why the delay ? Pro¬ fessor Ratliff is mentioned by the Skyline. 8—The W. A. A. has its annual Pioneer party. Time turns backward, and we become children again; Grandmother is there, and we have a quilting party, with all the fixings. (VOVUS.lSl? Page 115 10—Miss Britt tells us how to escape the malignant flu germ: 4 ‘If you have to cough, you may go home”, says she. Such an epidemic of coughing was never before heard— the Chapel rang with the spas¬ modic coughing-cry of freedom. Alas, the faculty renigged—a per¬ sistent cough had to have its tem¬ perature taken. And there wasn’t a cough in a carload. 12—The Scholarship Society presents its new members, and green-eyed jealousy sits in the seats of the lowly, who didn’t make the grade. 14—We are admitted to T. I. A. A. You can’t keep a good man down. 17—Football venison feed, and after dinner the boys re-elect Dyer captain. 18— The basket ball boys begin train¬ ing. Also the Mask and Slipper holds another rehearsal — it is thought that they are planning to give a play in the near future. 19— Ox Cowan is invited to play on the Western All-Star football team. Sachems and exams become Dec. is, m? special 25—Christmas, and various and Grillis chooses matrimony. affiliated in the holy bonds of “sandwiches for that tired feel- ing.” 20— How come finals get harder and harder as the hours roll? 21— To analyze successfully a quiz question and a Sachem sandwich, entitles one to a niche in the Sul Ross Hall Of Blame. sundry ways of celebrating—Professor JANUARY: 2—Holidays gone, we return to tell the Dean, on a little card, all she wished to know about us—at least all we wish her to know. 3-4-5—Fooling around, trying to get started. 4—The Greek letter society, the Psi Sigma Delta, is organized, and high-hats all the barbs. 7—Serenaders appear at Berkeley Hall. Florine Kitts fretfully asks Bertha Mae to kill those cats. 11— Wayland Basketeers meet Sul Ross upon the home floor. We win 27 to 23. 12— Another game with Wayland and a victory—but the dance after the game is the highlight of the evening. Page 116 15—Sachems again pledge members—the new standard for admittance to Sachem hinges upon the ability of the pledge to concoct an edible, pleasing—and cheap—sandwich. 16 24-25-26—Daniel Baker Hill Billies and Sul Ross Lobos play basket ball—at least the Hill Billies do. 27— We are reliably informed that the Mask and Slipper intends to give a play in the near future. It is certain that they met for rehearsal upon this date. 28— Several Sachems met the sandwich requirements and were initiated. 29— New yell leaders are deemed a necessity for the struggling basket ball boys. Mary Fortner and Paul Carroll get the job. FEBRUARY: 1—Beauty contest has the day. Every girl in school receives at least one vote. John asks about the ethics of voting for oneself, and is informed, “If you want a thing well done, do it yourself.” And John says, “There’s been a heap of things well done in this here contest.” 4—We receive a request from the Miners of El Paso, that we please refei to them hereafter as the College of Mines and not as School of Mines. 7—The Seniors have a tamale feed, and wear their caps and gowns we presume. 13—Well, well! The Mask and Slipper is going to put on a play. We hear that they rehearsed. Re eeRSftL FC6.l3.im -The Library Staff decides to open Library at a later hour. At 8:35 A.M., when the dim light of morn ing had just brightened the hall, a line extended from the Library door outward to the sidewalk, and halfway to Prexy’s house. Miss Hamilton remained adamant, and the door remained shut until the appointed hour, 8:45. R0 ' RGHEflRSflL JAN. 27. m 4 ? Page 111 MARCH: 4-5—Some of us go to Grand Opera, the rest of us stay at home, listen to the phonograph, or walk from Fort Davis. We understand that the last hundred miles was the hardest for the hikers. 12—We wash our faces for inspection, when a Distinguished Guest comes to look us over. The Home Ecos do their part, and feed the faculty and the Guest, with the best in the pantry and their repertoire. We haven’t heard that the Guest got indigestion, and maybe—who knows? —we’ll make the Association of Texas Colleges. Stranger things have happened. 14-15-16—If we could only eat up our final exams with the same vim with which we eat a Sachem sandwich! Smiles served on a lettuce leaf with a tang of salad dressing might help even a Freshman English quiz. 18— And Registration Day is again upon us, and we buy our Student Activity Tickets. 19— Next day for the price of these tickets we have presented to us Huck Finn, a German Frau, Robert E. Lee, Moses, and Judas Iscariot, 19—The Juniors show the Seniors what constitutes a Blarney Stone. To hear them blarney up and down the hall about what a huge success the whole affair was, is calculated to make a Soph and a Fish green with envy. Every dog has his day, say we. 21—The Mask and Slipper gives a 24—The “Office-Cat” takes unto her¬ self a husband, and the Skyline is bereft. Those of us who have been scratched are resigned. APRIL: 1— What a day? Classes all day! That’s not a student’s idea of an April fool. 2— Sachems darken the cafeteria for certain weird and gruesome cere¬ monies. 4—Pioneers do their dark deeds—also in the dark. 8— Sachems spoon at the home of Miss Linn. Net results one dozen sterling spoons and sugar shell to match. 9— We have an unexpected chapel and see snakes, sloths, and honey-bears. 10— Chapel. 11— Another chapel! The boys get their T’s and we forgive this extra dose. 12— The P. T. A. dames of this district arrive and wt are saved from this epidemic of Chapelitus. Home Ecos put on airs and serve a Spanish luncheon to our visitors. 13— Sul Ross is wrecked. The Brand—the Brand—the Brand— goes to press! Gracias a Dios! OAR.Z I, ?:00 IPrr last play. It came as a welcome sur¬ prise to many, who had not known that a play was being prepared. Anyhow we laughed ourselves sick, and called it good. Page US Border Visits n RKET APOBEr QJirHE A SALOON mission MEXICO Pagre 120 Page 121 Paje lit Page 12S TOP OP S4fNT 0 PlfrLPN CPINYON C STEOLON, HEX Page 124 Cbtna’t ' l Mountains ' SiiaKta Jo - mtrk 3bov c tk e p«TrtfiYcl fore 5t — CasUUo Pa e 125 I Custom.- I Ojjrrag) a TW Rio Grande C rovo o d t Tar l rxau.a, Page 126 Athletics Marshall Bozarth T O Marshall Bozarth, who has led the Lobos to many victories over seemingly uncon¬ querable teams, who has rallied the lagging forces of the pack to overcome great odds, and who, in the course of his loyalty to the Scarlet arid Gray, was stricken from the rank with a broken leg while attempting to break a power¬ ful drive of an opponent, we, the members of a grateful student body, dedicate the sports sec¬ tion of this book. A3 Coach B. C. Graves Coach C OACH Graves has made football history at Sul Boss. He put out the first grid machine ever to represent the institution, and he brought the Scarlet-and-Gray-Clad warriors, in six years, from mediocre football to T. I. A. A. membership. Graves has had experience on the grid as a quarter-back, and he lias made several years study of the finer points of the game. He has attended West Point, Texas A. M., and Leland Stanford Univer¬ sity with a desire to improve his knowledge of foot¬ ball. Everyone who knows Graves will find that he is up on every point of the game. At Stanford, Coach found that “ Pop” Warner ' s open system gave a wide range and variety of plays, and he has modeled his general style of play after the Warner system, which is based on trick plays and reverse plays. With amazing skill Graves put over to a green club the past season the more simple and direct plays of his new system. Next fall, he will open a bag of tricks that will cause other conference coaches no little worry. Page ISO Carroll Stevens Assistant Coach S TEVENS has been with the Lobo club for the past two seasons, and has done much to perfect the work of the linemen, lie was one of the best linemen in the T. I. A. A. when he was a member of the San Marcos football team. The members of the Lobo line have profited much through Steven’s ability to impart block¬ ing and charging tactics to them. The entire student-body, as well as the football team, love Steve for his unfailing friendliness; no matter where you find him, he always greets you with that well known smile of his. Steve is one of the cleanest and best sports ever to represent Sul lloss. Page 131 Page 132 if 1 1 1 r ri Captain Charles Dyer Page 133 McNEILL Halfback Ray is one of the most colorful players that ever carried the pigskin for Sul Ross. He has unusual phys¬ ical advantages, and he handles himself in a mas¬ terly way. He is a fast and shifty runner, as well as a heady ball-toter. Tackle thrusts are one of Mac’s best ground gainers. Dart¬ ing in and out, he is hard to stop. He will be with us next year. COWAN Halfback Ox Cowan is one of the most impressive ball-toters in the West, and as a rec¬ ognition of his aggressive¬ ness he was selected to play on the All-West team which met an All-East aggrega¬ tion. Cowan was not only an inspiration to his team mates, but he was our big¬ gest scoring threat, averag¬ ing over one touchdown to the game while playing for four years under Lobo colors. As a defensive man, he was quick, alert, and a sure tackier. As an ex¬ captain, he will take away with him a sweater bearing a star as well as four battle stripes. SIMMONS 27— SUL ROSS 7 The Lobos opened the season late in September after three weeks of strenu¬ ous and intensive work. The team was in excellent con¬ dition when it met the Sim¬ mons University Cowboys at Big Springs, Texas. The Scarlet-clad boys from Sul Ross opened up an offense during the first few minutes that netted the first score. Ox Cowan, the Lobo’s mos t powerful back, broke through tackle behind per¬ fect interference for a sixty-five yard run across the goal. The Lobo ma¬ chine gained much more yardage than the Cowboys, but Sanders of the Sim¬ mons club spelled defeat for the Lobos with his long, ac¬ curate punting; his well- placed punts put Sul Ross in a hole not less than five times. Despite the defeat, the game revealed the fine possibilities of the Sul Ross Page 184 Club. More than half of the Lobos were playing their first college game, and the showing was very good for so light a club. Sim¬ mons made most of its scores as a result of Lobo fumbles. N. M. A. M. 0— SUL ROSS 34 A week after the Sim¬ mons game, which in no way cast gloom over the Lobo Pack, the Aggies from New Mexico came down to avenge a previous defeat. But the Lobos were deter¬ mined to dedicate their new grass field with victory. The first half was an even battle, with Sul Ross having the edge. Just before the half ended, the Scarlet Pack opened up their spin plays, which completely fooled the Aggie Gridsters. DEAN End Dean proved to be one of our best ends while he was in a game, but an injured ankle carried over from the previous season kept him on the ailing list most of the fall. Travis is big and husky as well as fast. It is very difficult to get him off his feet; therefore, few end- runs skirt his position. His skill in downing safety men and his ability to cross block in the line gave Travis a berth on the s quad. ALLEN Guard Kermit Allen has just finished his third year on the Lobo team. Allen is exceptional in that he can play any position on the team. Previous to this year, he played quarter back, but he has now found his berth, which is the guard position. Red is a sure tackier and a fair blocker. He is light, but the fight he puts forth makes up for the lack of weight. Page 135 McCullough End McCullough had never seen a football before he came to Sul Ross, but he rapidly developed a love for the grid. Gene is young and light, but no player puts more energy and en¬ thusiasm into the game than he. With bull-dog grit and an Irish grin he has tackled every job assigned to him. He is absolutely fearless, and he uses the brain under that red mop of his. WICKER Fullback Wicker was one of the valuable new men on the team; he played in the line and in the backfield with equal ease. But his work at guard was the most valu¬ able aid rendered the team. Big, fast, and shifty, Wick¬ er was an adept at leading the interference which cut down opposing backs. From the fullback position Wick rammed the line and brush¬ ed the tackles. Allen spun off tackle for the first and only score in the first half. The second period saw the Lobo ma¬ chine running wild on spin plays and reverses. Before the last half was two min¬ utes old, Allen was away on another spin play through center for twenty yards and a score. The rest of the game was one score after another with Terry, Cowan, McNeill, and Crow carrying the oval. The Aggies fought to the last whistle, but it was a losing fight after the second period started. The Sul Ross Lobos have down¬ ed the New Mexico Aggies for the past four seasons. Page 136 SCHREINER INST. 19—, SUL ROSS 7 Sul Ross met its most serious reverse from the Schreiner Mountaineers, who had defeated some of the best teams in Texas. The Lobos had torn the Insti¬ tuted line to pieces the pre¬ vious year, and were not expecting such a hard game. The Lobos opened the game with long thrilling runs which proved a superior of¬ fense. Four times in the first period the Lobos were within the five-yard line, but the belief that power could put the ball across failed; the Mountaineers held the center attack every time. The Lobo of¬ fense weakened when Bo Hilliard of the Institute ROBERTS Guard Although Roberts was handicapped at the begin¬ ning of the season by lack of experience, it was not long until the coaches had to realize his possibilities. He played good, consistent ball all the season, and if he improves as fast and as much during his second sea¬ son, the Lobo pack will have one guard position filled for the two following years. GLAZE Guard Louis was new on the squad, but his work was outstanding in the guard position. He made up for his lack of experience and knowledge of the game by his willingness to work. He is a rangy, well-proportion¬ ed man with unlimited strength, and with the add¬ ed weight and experience of a year’s gridiron work he will prove to be a valuable man. Page 137 BARDIN End Jim Bardin profited much from his first season with the Lobos, for this year he was a regular on the wing position. Jim was instru¬ mental in winning the St. Mary’s game for the Lobo club; he intercepted and converted three of the Saints’ passes for touch¬ downs. He was hard to take out on defense, and his work in cutting down oppo¬ sing backs enabled the Lobo plungers to add much yard¬ age. GRAY Guard Wilbur Gray was a smart guard with plenty of speed and drive, good at breaking- up a line — smashing of¬ fense or delayed plays. “Sleepy” was ever alert for fumbles, and playing with his mind, as well as his body, was able to give his team many seemingly lucky breaks. He came around for interference ahead of the ball on all off-tackle plays; his speed and block¬ ing ability made his serv¬ ice valuable in cutting down opposing backs. ran a punt back sixty yards for the Mountaineer’s first score. Before the half had ended, Schreiner scored again on a pass. With the score 13-0 against them, the Lobos started the last half with a determination to win; the scarlet pack took the ball on their own three- yard and carried it to Schreiner’s twenty yard line, where Allen pulled a bad pass which was the turning point of the game against the Lobos. Schreiner scored again, making their total 19 points. A pass, Mc¬ Neill to Cowan, scored for the Lobos in the last minute of play. Page 138 ST. MARY’S 6— SUL ROSS 27 The St. Mary’s game was played in San Antonio, “where Sunshine Spends the Winter”; Coach gave the team a week of hard train¬ ing so that they could stand the hot weather. The game was doubtful for the first few minutes, but Jim Bar¬ din, Lobo end, made the fans more comfortable when he intercepted a pass and ran through a broken field for the first score. The fight was again close for a few minutes until Bardin duplicated his earlier trick by carrying another pass across for a touchdown. The Lobo machine, pepped up by the score, tore off long gains and completed passes SMITH Center A. J. Smith was at a dis¬ advantage this fall; he came out for a position al¬ ready held by a veteran of the gridiron. Smith re¬ lieved Younger at the pivot position enough to get a valuable foundation for his next year’s job. He is well built and is fast in his ac¬ tions. He is accurate in his back passes, and the ball spirals speedily to its mark. COOPER Tackle Cooper, a first year man, did his best to fill the po¬ sition vacated by Bozarth who was taken from the line with a broken leg. Cooper realized the respon¬ sibility placed on him by the loss of a veteran tackle and he fought to uphold the standard set by Bo. Led by the spirit of the man who preceded him, Cooper gain¬ ed his share of the season’s glory. Page 139 at will for the next score. The half ended with the Lobos leading 20-0. But the last half proved to be a greater loss to the Lobos than the losing of several games; Marshall Bozarth, the most outstanding tackle in the far Southwest, re¬ ceived a broken leg while doing his best to stop a powerful drive by the Saints. Bo’s injury stunned the Lobo team for a time but another drive netted the last score, which made the count 27-6. Newton, a reserve man, did not see mu:h service this fall, but with one year’s experience he will be sure of a place on the squad next season. Newton is a big husky lad with strength to spare; he fights with all he has, and it is expected that he will tear several T. I. A. A. lines to shreds next fall. DYER Tackle Captain Charles Dyer was the pillar of strength in the Lobo forward wall. He has unusual knowledge of foot¬ ball, and he gave the pack the advantage of his keen judgment in every difficult decision. His work in the line cannot be over-esti¬ mated; it was unusual for him to be taken out of a play; no one man could take Charlie out of a play. With the memory of his courage and ability fresh in their minds, the Lobos selected Dyer again to lead the Scarlet and Gray on the gridiron. NEWTON Tackle Page 140 JOHN TARLETON 7— SUL ROSS 33 Sul Ross scheduled the John Tarleton Plowboys this year for the first time. The game was played on the Lobo field, which was cov¬ ered with the new sod. The scarlet grid machine was out for blood on that day, for the team was in perfect condition. The Lobo backs played havoc with the Tar¬ leton defense, which weak¬ ened under the constant drive of the Lobo line. The game had hardly begun be¬ fore the Pack started the scoring, and the rest of the game was taken up by powerful Lobo drives. Tar¬ leton made a touchdown in the third period after an exchange of punts and two completed passes; the second pass put the Plow- boys within five yards of the coveted goal; three BARDIN Quarter Lee Bardin was a good utility man; he saw service in both the backfield and line. Bardin could relieve the quarter back as well as a halfback or end. He did some of his best work on the wing position. Small and light in stature Bardin was not easy to handle; he was good at picking holes and dashing through them. Few small men have more pluck and fight than Lee Bardin. CARROLL Tackle Carroll, a reserve, is about five and a half feet tall, weighs around two hundred pounds, and is every ounce strength. Squatty lacks experience, but he is willing to tackle any position. He is a good sport, and everyone likes to see the little man-mountain play. He will make a good man next fall. Pnge llfl YOUNGER Center Younger has been one of the best all-round football men ever to wear the scar¬ let togs; he has played tackle, guard, and center with equal ability, which is near perfection. An ac¬ curate and dependable pass¬ er, Duck was given the pivot position of center. He did much to keep the Lobo backs from fumbling, and his work on defense was outstanding. This year ends Duck’s service on the Lobo team, which he has led as captain. CROW Fullback James Crow has held down the fullback position for two years. A more fear¬ less tackier cannot be found, and in backing up the line Jim has few equals. Crow did most of the kick¬ ing, and his punts had a constant average for good yardage; the ball seemed to do t ricks in the air after it left James’ toe, for few safety men could catch his punts. Crow was good for a touchback on the kick-off. plunges at the Lobo for¬ ward wall proved futile, but the next play was a delayed fake which sucked the Lobo end in, and the ball skirted the end for Tarleton’s only score. A. C. C. 13— SUL ROSS 19 The A. C. C. Wildcats came to the Lobo den this year for their first visit. The local fans got a treat on that day; both teams fought stubbornly for every inch of ground, and few chances were taken. A Wildcat fumble put the Lobos in scoring distance; an end run and a spin play gave the Lobos the lead. Sul Ross scored again in the Page lift second quarter with long runs off tackle. The last half opened with a thrill; a Lobo fumbled, and A. C. C. scored, making the count 13-6 in favor of Sul Ross. Emboldened by their late score, the Wildcats fought like the animal for which they were named. Brilliant runs by Stevens put the ball in scoring territory, and a pass knotted the count at 13 all. The ball changed hands several times before the Lobos, through an exchange of punts, got another chance to score. STEVENS Halfback Stevens, alert and speedy, was one of the best reserve backs on the squad. The love of the game and the will to fight which keep small men on a team, Pokey, one of the smallest, had to the nth degree. A sweeping end-run was Pokey’s best ground-gainer, and the Lobo games afford¬ ed no more picturesque fea¬ ture than one of these jaunts. Stevens will be one of the best halfbacks in the T. I. A. A. next fall. TERRY Halfback Terry is one of the small wonders in football. “Little but loud” is an appropriate description of this little man who stood the gaff against the biggest. Fearless in his tackling and blocking, Terry was a good example of pluck for other Lobos to follow. Terry was a good sport as well as a football player, and every Lobo honored and respected him. Page lJ t 8 MAY End Buckshot has weathered two seasons of training, but he is a little young as well as light to mix with the hardy opposition met in col¬ lege competition. Buck¬ shot has been an inspira¬ tion to other members of the club by his strict appli¬ cation of the training rules; for two seasons he has not been late to practice, and he never does anything injuri¬ ous to a man’s playing ability. McLEAN End Playing his first year with the Lobos, McLean held down a wing position by virtue of his speed and blocking. Athough rather light, Mac hit with so much punch and drive that he al¬ ways got his man. The most valuable part of McLean’s job was going down under punts. Shifty and fast, he was always on top of the safety man when he gather¬ ed in the pigskin. In the games with A. C. C. and McMurry, especially, Mc¬ Lean proved the value of a good end. With only one minute to play, the Pack hammered across the goal to win, 19-13. TEXAS COLLEGE OF MINES 0—SUL ROSS 18 Sul Ross took their age- old rival, the Miners, to a cleaning this fall. Doc Stewart’s team showed some powerful but simple plays which were soon un¬ derstood by the Lobo de¬ fense. The Pack broke up several Mucker drives which ended in the shadows of the goal. The first quarter was a test of strength and en¬ durance between the two teams; the Miners gradually broke under the ceaseless hammering of the Lobo backs. After Ox Cowan got loose on his seventy-yard run for the first score, the Muckers gave up to the in¬ evitable. Before the sun had dropped behind the stadium, the Lobos had a lead of 18-0. Page L$ McMURRY 7— SUL ROSS 6 McMurry came to Alpine rated as one of the strong¬ est teams in the T. I. A. A. Sul Ross was not conceded a chance to win. Although she did not win, Sul Ross held her own against her heavier rivals on a damp field. The Lobos were the first to score; the Indians’ safety fumbled the ball after about three Lobos had hit him; a Lobo end re¬ covered the ball for a touch¬ down. The try for point sailed between the up¬ rights, but the Umpire de¬ tected holding in the line; the score was 6-0 for Sul Ross. WITHERS Quarter Withers, one of the most consistent players on the team, has finished his third season with the Lobos. Playing at quarter, Buddy has directed the team with marked success. He will have the honor next fall of piloting the first conference grid-team to represent Sul Ross in the T.I.A.A. Buddy not only led the team well, but his work at blocking and punt catching was a feature of the Lobo attack. He was a dangerous man on sneak and spin plays through the center of the line. DOHERTY Guard Doherty held down one of the guard positions, and although this was his first year, he showed speed and endurance as well as the ability to charge and block which go to make a good guard. A year’s experience has improved his ability to face difficult and varying conditions. Doherty will be back next fall to fill his old position. Page 1 5 BOZARTH Tackle Marshall Bozarth, hold¬ ing down one side of the line as well as directing its movements, had much to do with the early season vic¬ tories of the Lobo squad. He is one of the best tackles and blockers in the South¬ west. Bo received a serious injury in the early fall, an injury which took him from school for the rest of the year. After making pos¬ sible a 14-0 lead against St. Mary’s University, he fell in meeting a Rattler’s drive, and was taken from the field with a broken leg. And thus the Lobos lost the best interference winner on the team. CLARK Halfback Bob is one of the fastest men on the gridiron; his winged feet have gained many yards for the Scarlet and Gray. He was handi¬ capped by a sprained ankle at the beginning of the fall term, but he made his name known before the curtain fell, ending one of the Lobos’ greatest seasons. Bob was good on defense as well as on offense; he ran low and tackled hard. Few sweeping end runs got around his position. The Indians came back to score on a long pass; the try for point was good, making the score 7-6 in favor of the Indians. The rest of the game was a battle for breaks which did not come; both teams play¬ ed straight football. The Lobos did everything pos¬ sible to score the last few minutes, and the final gun found them deep in Mc- Murry territory. Page 146 Review of The Season S UL ROSS opened the season with a team which was light as well as in¬ experienced, over half of its members being freshmen. Through fear of the lack of experience on the part of his men, Coach B. C. Graves gave only the more simple plays of the system to this club, but he will have very little difficulty in giving the more complex plays next fall. The Lobos were lucky and unlucky in meeting such a strong team for the first game. They began the season with a losing score, but they did such fine work that Coach felt no regrets over losing the game. The next two games only verified Coach’s belief that the team was a winning combination; New Mexico A. M., which had fought Arizona U. to a close score, was soundly drubbed by the classy work of the Lobo Pack, which took the 34-0 victory. The next game was a repetition of the last, for John Tarleton humbly bowed to the wave of scarlet which smothered them 34-7. The Lobos were overconfident in the next contest; Schreiner had fallen before the Pack the season before, but although the Lobos were far superior on running plays, the Mountaineers came through with a 19-7 victory. The next three games were won by the Lobo club in rapid succession; the St. Mary’s Rattlers from San Antonio took the small end of a 27-6 score; the Abilene Christians fell before the scarlet tide for a 19-13 loss; the College of Mines of El Paso, unable to stand the Lobo onslaught, were defeated 18-0. The last game of the season was with the McMurry Indians, who were rated high in the conference race; both teams scored once in the first half, and the rest of the game was a running and punting duel with the scarlet-clad warriors having a decided advantage; the final score gave the Indians a one-point margin. Page lit 7 Page 1 8 Basket Ball Captain Fuqua Younger Page 1 9 Marcus Hale Forward Hale played a fast consistent brand of basket ball all season; he was a good floor man who fought every minute of the game. Marcus could hit the basket with marked skill; long shots were an easy trick with him. Darrell York Guard York, who had never had any experience in basket ball, won a berth on the team by his desire to learn and his love of the game. For an inexperienced man, York improved more than any other player this year. He is a fair guard, and his height enables him to get the ball off the back board. Page 150 McLean Forward McLean is a fast floor man who never tires in his work. He is hard to guard in his skilful movements; he is an artist of the pivoting school, and he turns in angles instead of circles. Mac is an accurate shot from the field as well as from the foul line, and he can out-jump most of his opponents, although he is of average height. Wicker Guard Wicker was a defensive star; his size and speed enabled him to intercept and break up many passes. He was so fast in going down the court that the referee called him down many times for running. Wicker has many possibilities as a basket ball man. Page 151 Red Connally Center ' Red Connally, at center, was one of the Lobos’ best point scorers; so accurate was he in shooting at the hoop that the boys named him Two-point Connally. Free pitches were easy for this rangy, sandy-haired basketeer. llis passing and guarding were notable in every game; his height enabled him to cover more than the average amount of floor when passing or guarding. Kermitt Allen Forward Allen was a good forward with plenty of speed and endurance. His floor work was above the average on both offense and defense. Red alternated at the guard and forward positions and did satisfactory work in both. He was good on crip shots and free throws, and he was an accurate passer. Page 152 Ray Roberts Guard Roberts played at the guard position in basket ball as well as in football, and he has made good in both eases. Perch is a little inexperienced, but he learns rapidly, and he will make a dependable man next year. He plays good defensive ball. Duck Younger Captain Captain Younger has finished his last basket ball season with the Lobo Basketeers; he has seen Sul Ross at its highest as well as its lowest point of fame. On the floor in ’26 he was in the thick of the fight which ended in victory for Sul Ross over the University of Texas. Duck is a versatile guard and floor man who puts every effort into his playing. He has perhaps done more for the Lobos than has any other athlete. Pa ye 153 John Underwood Forward Underwood is a natural basket ball player; he handles the ball gracefully and with apparent ease. He is fast on the floor in running and dribbling, and he can shoot from any position. He shoots a long arch shot which consistently goes through the basket. Thomas Skevington Center Skevington is built for basket ball; he is well over six feet tall, and has long arms and legs. He is young yet, but he will be a star on future teams. Although Skevvy was unable to get the tip-off consistently this year, the time will be when he will have no equal at the pivot position. Page 15h HE Lobo Basket eers were inexperienced and lacking in team work during the first of the winter, but by the end of the season, though the victories were few, the scarlet tossers had become very proficient in the game. Only two or three of the team members had ever played together; therefore, the early games were marred by inaccurate pass¬ ing. The average height of the men was very low, and this lack of lenglh was a serious handicap to the team play. The majority of the men were freshmen who had played only higli school ball; a winning combination was next to impossible. The Lobos played some of the best clubs in Texas. Wavland College came to Alpine for a two-game series, followed by Daniel Baker, T. I. A. A. champions, who defeated the Pack in a three-game series. The Lobos then made a two weeks’ tour of Central Texas, playing a series of games with Texas Tech, Abilene Christian College, and the McMurry Indians. Every game saw a steady improve¬ ment in the ream work of the Lobo Club. During the first of the winter the team averaged about twenty-five points to the game, but in the last series with Howard Payne the Lobos scored forty-five points to win one of the games. Coach Graves was satisfield with the co-operation of the team at the last of the season, and from the present material he hopes to build a representative team next winter. ( Tune : Amici 1 Where the rolling plains of Texas End in mountains high, There’s a land where glorious sunsets Flame in peerlees sky. Chorus Ring, ye Alpine hills, with music! Joyous songs we’ll raise. Hale to thee, 0 Sul Ross College, Thee we gladly praise. 9 ’Tis a land of pioneer spirit, Free as bracing air, Where a handclasp means a welcome, Friendship glad to share. Women’s Athletics gas T HE Woman’s Athletic Association has two purposes in view—throughout all its work—to develop phy¬ sical efficiency with a consequent high standard of positive health, and to sponsor good times among its members. It co-operates with the Physical Education Department in organizing various squads and teams in tennis, golf, rifle, handball, basket ball, volley ball, swimming, baseball, and hiking with a competent girl in charge of each. These managers and their officers constitute the W. A. A. Council, which is the executive body of the association. Sports are organized under the point system and points are awarded for interest, skill, attendance at practice, and participation in inter-class competition. Health points are also given to inspire ideals of good health. The SR pin is awarded for an attainment of four hundred and fifty points, and the Sul Ross sweater for eight hundred. These awards are made by the college, subject to the regulations that govern all student honors and awards. Those who have earned one thousand points may purchase a Sul Ross blanket, subject to the approval of the Athletic Committee. The outstanding social and recreational events sponsored by the W. A. A. are the annual Pioneer Party, the Valentine Party, and the May-day program of sports. The Sul Ross W. A. A. is a member of the state con¬ ference of Texas Woman’s Athletic Association, and usually sends a delegate to the annual meeting. Through this affi¬ liation the local organization is enabled to keep in touch with the W. A. A. activities of the other colleges through¬ out the state. Sarah Beecroft. Martha Ahr 1 Bertha Mae LandersJ Ruby Penrod. Florine Kitts. Marcella Pennington Adele Rountree Ruth Hale. Carrie Mae Vogt. Mary Lou Ballou. Belle Bunnell. Frances Wilkins. Loma Dish man. . President . Secretaries . Treasurer Skyline Representative Brand Representatives . Hiking Manager . . . . Handball Manager .. Tennis Manager . . Volley Ball Manager . Rifle Manager . Baseball Manager Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 voacr 8 ACC Page 162 BflSKCT SAM Page 163 ' f W N X X Member Scholars bap Societies of the South (Drcjatazed atSouthmestetu Ijiuxoersift) ,13££ SulJ oss Chapter A dxrutte d „ L328 Junior Jttembcrs ;Eoa Jfern (Clicifftn Jflelhnnt (6hiss Jessie (Cliple Jt ' eatlj Jzvu |JoUtelI William $)otnelI Senior Jflembers dudutd 7 yy s JVbele JUutntree |finpli J[. Walftrum 51. iH. popper Jsahel Dates (Srabuate embers lEouis A Coeffler Willena Jttau 5ba Weuerts Honorary iMembrrB Anne Agnestuortlf Wcc ?£. (Coman ,1). (C. (Coleman jMaru father lliott ICj. J. (Cottle y;. W. forelock JFreb (Sraoes Walker X Vs N X a P( 0 ? 1(?7 P SI SIGMA DELTA began in the fall of 1928 out of a discussion which took place in the office of the Skyline between the members of the class in copy¬ reading. The formation of the chapter followed shortly, with the members of the class, most of whom were members of the Skyline staff, as charter members. The chapter was hardly established before a journalistic organization in a South Texas university applied for a charter. However, the group desires at the present to remain a purely local organization, as its greatest interest is the furthering of good journalism in Sul Ross. Several pledges were taken into the chapter shortly after its organization, and as most of these are freshmen who distinguished themselves in college journalism, the chapter bids fair to have a long and useful life on the hill. Psi Sigma Delta is an honorary, rather than a social, fraternity. It includes among its members the journalists of the campus. Mrs. Donald Beyers John Underwood Ralph Barker Enoch Martin Nevelyn Williamson Marcella Pennington Helen Baines Louis Loeffler John Fortner Honorary member: John W. O’Connor Page 168 Masks Presented by The Art Club Bertha Mae Landres. President Helen Baines. Vice-President Belle Bunnell. Secretary Ora Mathews Christine Fuller Irene Parker Lola Eubank Frances Wilkins Frances Vest Myrtle Phelps John Fortner Jack Hill Harold Byler Page 169 Page 110 Page 111 The Press Club Mrs. Donald Beyers . President . Vice-President Correspanding Secretary . . . .Recording Secretary . Publicity Manager Helen Baines Ralph Barker John Underwood. .. . Nevelyn Williamson HE Sul Ross Press Club was organized three years ago, including in its JL membership all students in the college who showed any interest in journal¬ ism as applied to either the Skyline or the Brand. It gained admission to the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association during its first year of existence and has entered the contests sponsored by that organization several times. Last year Mrs. H. V. Tyler was successful in winning a first prize in the familiar essay contest. This year the society has been particularly busy in making contributions to both of the college publications, and the club prides itself on having as its members the most promising and dependable student writers and journalists in the college. Louis Loeffler A. J. Smith Jessie Peters Ralph Barker Florine Kitts Mrs. H. V. Tyler Gene McCullough Mrs. Donald Beyers Helen Baines Nevelyn Williamson John Fortner Dolores Taylor Enoch Martin John Underwood Georgie Lee Smither Marcella Pennington Page 172 SR Pioneer Club D URING the summer session of 1927, a group of students familiar with the old-time dances of the frontier, agreed to present some of them at the annual meeting of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society. Interest of the group in the pioneer dances grew so rapidly that it was unanimously decided to organize into a per¬ manent group. Thus originated the SR Pioneer Club. The purpose of the organization, as expressed in the constitution, is to preserve the old-time games, legends, dances, and other material of an historical or social nature which have made the frontier period unique. Those affiliating themselves with the club are required to know something of the pioneer dances and to bring to the club a written con¬ tribution in the form of historical events, legends, games, dance-calls, or music belonging to the pioneer period. These contributions then become the property of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society, with which the Pioneer Club is affiliated. The dances and games carry one back to the time when fiddle tunes and rollicking figures were the life of every ‘ ‘ play-party ’ The costumes of the members are picturesque and in keeping with the period which they represent. Nicknames derived from pioneer work and play are given to the members, and by these names they know each other at their not infrequent—and highly enjoyable—old- fashioned bees. The officers and members are: Harold Byler . . Chicora Graham . Mrs. C. A. Brown Lutie Britt . . .. Christine Fuller Ora Matthews Louise Matthews Jack Hill Inez McKinney Eula Brown Jason Morgan Myrtle Gregson Mary Edwards Eugene McCullough Enoch Martin Virginia Hale Arthur L. Smith Sarah Beecroft Frances Coleman Lillian Wagner Ralph Barker . President Vice-President Secretary Sponsor Marye Wagnon Evelyn Waldrum Alice Cochran Clara Meek Velma May Effie Hill Kermit Allen Earl Kirkwood Henry Livingston Page 173 Page 174 Page 157 Writers Guild HE Writers’ Guild, one of the youngest societies in Sul Ross, is, 1 perhaps, the smallest club on the campus. Its entire member¬ ship since its organization in the fall of 1925 numbers only nineteen, six of whom were charter members. Of these six pioneers—Mr. Mody C. Boatright, Miss Lottie Britt, Dick Gillespie, Rudolph Mellard, Gladys Peters, and Nancy Watson—four, fortunately for the develop¬ ment of the Guild, returned in 1926-7. Three new members, Mr. H. PI. Allen, Lynn Kelly, and Zoe Ellen Murray, were elected that year. In 1927-28 not one of the student members returned; and Miss Britt and Mr. Allen had to initiate the six new scribblers—Duncan Scott, Helen Paine, Mrs. Hazel Tyler, Mrs. Eppie Chalk, and Opal and Eva Chaffin. Four of these returned in the fall of 1928, and four new members were elected. Last summer the Guild held an advance birthday celebration which took the form of a reunion, at which were present all six of the charter members, two of the three elected the second year, and all of the 1927-8 members. The program consisted of a group of poems by Dick Gillespie and some o f Rudolph Mellard’s inimitable cowboy sketches. The Guild is accomplishing each year the purpose for which it was organized. It promotes interest in creative writing and meets the needs of students with a literary bent, to whom the bi-weekly meetings afford an incentive to writing. At these meetings, since the group is small, each member may read some of his work and receive frank, con¬ structive criticism from the faculty sponsors and the Guild members. The varied and interesting programs include poetry, drama, essays, folk lore, and short stories. - ACTIVE MEMBERS Lutie Britt H. E. Allen Mrs. Bernice Vandersall Florine Kitts Eva Chaffin Opal Chaffin Sigmund Byrd Barney Booker ASSOCIATE MEMBER Eleanor O’Connor HONORARY MEMBERS John O’Connor Anne Aynesworth Page 176 Se presentan aqui las favoritas del colegio de Sul Ross del ano mil nove - cientos veinte y nueve y SENORITAS Melhurn Glass Harvel Taylor Nina Wilson Lola Eubank Sarah Beecroft Page 119 m mm . tcS , • J Pagre i«0 Page 181 Page 182 Lol� u E uJb Branding Iron T O the Homely Half Dozen Damsels of Sul Ross who did not rate a nomi¬ nation in the recent beauty contest, in which every other girl on the campus figured, either as a beauty or as an also-ran, this Branding Iron section is solemnly, commiseratively dedicated. May you profit by the beautician’s art, and feed on that brand of highly advertised literature, guaranteed to develop in you, overnight, beauty, charm, personality, and It. And may your metamorphosed coun¬ tenances beam at us from the beauty pages of the 1930 Brand. r ry Hu ' . LOW-DOWN ON THE HIGHER a UPS TRADES HIS USELESS BED FOR REDWING CHICKEN FEED THE CLASS PRESIDENT, Wl I j Gives up art ?or cook°|nn his sweetie: I COULD ADOKE VOU BUT FOR VOU ' RE BIG FEET BELIEVE IT OR NOT J.. STUDY HALL DOES not ENJOV FRESHilEN HOME MOVIE FOR THINKING OF Page 187 VlAY-bfViS CRAme-MYS SNA : ' A n nn n r a w - St A? PUY KAUTY CATO-UiY pRCSHrotn Page 188 LOVE A PLENTY LOVERS TRIANGLE: Love’s BRIDGE ' P OUR BLACK eves pure love LOVES KID- AND BOOTS Love THAT KNOWS NO BARS LOVe UP AND DOWN LOVE WALKING ON AND ON LOVE POR HELEN AND HELEN Love Due por A PALL MUCH TO DO ABOUT NOTHING LOVEOF ANOTHER KIND LOVP WALKING TO TOWN LOVP WALKING AROUND LOVP ’PERPECTO Page 189 Page 190 H0U-3C 6 L6ARQIH coacctff) ' DAatiri’ LA U rHin’ DRAW IQ’ EDU ' CATID’ REPORTin ' SDOOPin ' SHFEKIIT boss] a’ SHADOWirX P:i ye 191 F68.22 Page 192 Page 193 H ONE ftND OUT vnTH ANOTHER DEAN TIPS THE SCALES Page 19) M Jk ARMY STOCK BOY FRIENDS LAUGHIN ' STOCK ooscoo oAreerAC XF YOU DOUBT THIS SEND ft SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO THE BRAND STAFF PALS IN C RUSE Girl friends ambition SECRET WEDDING rage 195 Amazing Performance RECREATION AND REST - ... ) vfej A SENIOR IN THE COLLEGE . HOSPITAL TO CO LLEGE % ' ■% ITS GENUINE % ' % v xj THE REAL WEST THE BIG OUT=OF= DOORS HEALTH AND PLEASURE THE FIRST CLASS I degr ees SPRING SUMMER 155 PALI, peak at the Illustrated Bulletin bv d fc omm phd__ THE “COLLEGE DOCTOR OF DV • Combine Study with VACATION Page 196 KITCHEN evewrs Page 197 LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN -TH ET ROSS BANNER- RETURNED-A rewa nd wo QUESTIONS aske SIGNED -PRE a mwmmwMf IN COLLEGE GYfl SATURDAY NIGHT -- -OX QM. f HIKE TO BIG HILL PREPARED LOST- A BOOK ON EDUCATIN ' RETURN to DERRY RATLIFF OK. QDt s S oncE • MAUD TOBIAS BELLE BUNDLE SUNSHINE DUNiTftW Bonnie fay this HOOLEY white Apollo younger TISSIE GLOSS LILLIE WAONER GEOTNHSH. BOLDER DEIAPSEY GILLEY ALICE COwftN or. cm 81 SNUKCl Bitr Pago 1S8 Page 199 5TReet walkers CfOftC BEFORE MUKSttS delivered AT IV00 IN THE MORNING- ADD THE SHAPLEY Sunday morning BREAKFAST HEROES MCCULLOUGH BEFORE ENTERIN ' _ _ MR.GILUS-vVE ARE STRANGERS HERE Page 200 AFTE R milk was delivered -and after AT it00 IN THE morning- orre« AFTER THE N E3tRAND WENT Wo PRESS 0 1 J c IW. FORTNERS? harriage ' license ISSUED HERE AFTER ENTERING Page 201 MISS COWAN TO UNEXPECTED ED MATE- , ‘W 10URE NOT EYEN TRUDY f l MISS THOMAS WAITS IN VAIN STEVENS WATSIN-NANC ' f MISS AYNNESWORTH LEAVE FOR THE DELICATE OPERATIO’ OF FACE LIFTINC- AFTER THE- SOB- COLEE GET-JUNIOR GAME MR.O’CONNOR H SAT-NOYV STANP5 i W vraiQMFI t - mrGiiien BEGS WILL YOU SMELT , A DOLLAR THIS US TOGETHER? ‘WHAT, MISS? MISS SHIELDS DIRECTS A GLEE GLUB Page 202 .■Tnow i lay DOW n to fSLttP, Ttt NK Goodness for m.l Wnights oor It 1 VAiS NOW I LAI ME B1 DOWN, TIRED ANDNNEMO ,1 MA SO THANKFUL J kTHM MRS. A ■gille ' i IS ASLEEP® Pafire 203 Fit yL WHEN THE CATS away — ? 998 a ooneeccs AUCTION SALE MARY lou’s Record CASE OF SWELL HEAD AT LAST— , VIRGINIA HAS FOUND HER HAN! ' EDWINA LOUD SPEAKER STATIC GUARANTEED Page 204 HOUND PiND ROUND — PlND UP TO TOWN NNENT the high BROWS TO HEAR ' ’LOHENGRIN” - AND LOVELT THfMS” WHILE ROUND AND ROUND — UPON A RECORD BOUND - TO THE TUNE OF A VlCTROLA WENT THE LOWLT LOW BROWS Page 205 A BIRDS E HftROLD B ' li YE VIEW OF e ' r’s ROOVA Br 3acH. HtlL Page 206 WMslMS LET’S GO! SUL ROSS SUL ROSS BE A SPORT! BUY A GUM REGATTA DROP KOKERNOT LAKE in T ID HP I TXT nr FROM THE LOBOS vs. YALE UJLiL 1 JL1 IN Jb JUNIORS PUBLISHED BY THE FACULTY OF SUL ROSS- ALL FOOLS DAY, 1929 VOL. VII “OUT WHERE THE WIND IS” No. 11 LITTLE WHOOPEE SLAIN BY PREXY Keefer, Shining Star of Sul Ross Faculty, Again Scores in Art Awarded Nobel Prize for Best Etchings of Indian Southwest COY, MODEST, YOUNG Crime Wave Strikes Physical Education Department The crime wave has struck the Physical Edu¬ cation Department, according to Miss Lutie Britt, Muscle Director for Females. A four-dollar alarm clock has gone by the board, and only last week, according to Miss Britt, two pillows were stolen from girls who had fallen asleep while standing on their heads. Miss Britt states that, though she has no trace of the culprits, she hopes that they fall ill of Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Lardosis. Red Allen, Lobo Super Star, Cops WinFromTexas Makes Every Point, Com¬ pletes Every Play Is Whole Team Special to the Dirtline. AUSTIN, Tex., Feb. 14.— Playing like a mad man, one man from the Sul Ross State Morelock Is Now In Bastile for Hit and-Run Driving Death of Poor Fellow Came in Short Time. He Did Not Suffer WHOOPEE LOVED BY ALL Frankie Cochran, Sul Ross graduate of last June, is now on trial for the crime of running down an innocent white-faced calf. The tragedy occurred on the Ft. Davis highway on April 5, 1929. Cochran was on his way to El Dorado, accompanied by two girls, to visit another. The calf, although not fatally wounded, was unable to graze on the green and balmy hills of Brewster County for over two months. Cochran’s plea is insanity. He has retained counsel in the person of Judge John Perkins who has procured John Fortner, a close friend of the accused, and Mrs. Evelyn YValdrum, a sister of the accused, as witnesses tc testify to his insanity. John Fortner testifies that Cochran wept bitterly if a certain letter did not come every day and was known to weep sev¬ eral times when it did come. (Cont. on Page 8) REAR END OF EXOTIC PORKER IN MUSEUM Half of a guinea pig ' s tail has been donated to the museum by the Hon. W. E. Caldwell, prominent Alpine man who found the specimen hiding from a mad bull un¬ der a loco weed. Mr. Cald¬ well was roaming among the beer-bottled ranges of the Rio Crande in search of a (Cont. on Page 2) Teachers’ College of Alpine, Texas, smote the mighty Longhorns and drove their haughty noses in the dirt. That one man was Kermit Allen, carrot-topped forward, guard, and center. He was literally the whole team, and beside his flashing speed, the balance of his team mates looked like groggy somnambulists. At the end of the half, the Longhorns led 26—4, but in the first few minutes of the last period Allen got right. From then on there was no doubt as to the out¬ come. The high moment of the game came when Allen snatch¬ ed a ball from the edge of the Texas basket, passed to Allen, who dribbled the length of the field and passed again to Allen. Allen then took the pass and shot seven baskets so quickly that the (Cont. on Page 2) “Why have you never mar¬ ried?’’ the Inquiring Reporter was directed to ask several of the maiden faculty members. A momentous question in¬ deed — and a fairly touchy one to celibate females. But the Inquiring Reporter girded up his loins and did his best. His question brought various reactions from the female faculty members. In one or two cases he was coolly dismissed; in others the query was met by evasion, in- Louis Loeffler, “Shirtline” Editor, to be Principal Mourner at Funeral Happy little Whoopee, long known and loved by the stu¬ dents and faculty of the Sul Ross State Teachers College, was ground to death last night underneath the wheels of Pres. Morelqck’s heavy Buick. Today the student body mourns; Louis Loeffler, W’hocpee’s best friend, is half insane with grief; and at least two members of the faculty face charges of being hit-and run drivers. The tragedy occurred last night at about 8 o’clock. Pres. Morelock and Mr. O’Connor were driving over to see Miss Aynesworth on some business concerning college publications, when suddenly there came a shock and a muffled cry. (Cont. on Page 2) dignation, laughter, frank¬ ness, and even tears. In the majority of cases, the alacrity and patness with which the ladies set forth their reasons indicated pre¬ vious and frequent deep thought along the line sug¬ gested by the Reporter. The answer of at least two of the faculty women took the form of the world-old story of romance, a call to arms, a brave young lover (Cont. on Page 8) Knows Southwest Like a Book; Comes From Old Southern Family Special to the Dirtline. CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 14.— Betty Keefer, modest Western artist from Alpine, Texas, who instructs the young cow¬ hands at the Sul Ross State Teachers’ College there, was today awarded the Nobel Prize for the most representa¬ tive series of etchings ex¬ hibited in the 1929 Exhibit of Modem Etchers. The series represents the life of the picturesque, un¬ spoiled Indians of New Mexi¬ co. There are three pictures in the series, and authorities on Indian life in the South¬ west have said that they fair¬ ly represent the life cycle of a New Mexico redskin. Picture One concerns court¬ ships and shows two gay young Indians shaking their (Cont. on Page 2) Beauty and Appeal of “Our Ox” gets him place in Hollywood Superannuated Football Star to Shine in Sunny California That W. D. “Ox’ Cowan is soon to shine brightly in the Hollywood firmament, taking the place of Lon Chaney, was the information given out to the Press last evening by Guessippi Snordensheimer, known to the movie world as “the money behind the screen.” According to his own con¬ fession, Mr. Snordensheimer has had his eye on “our Ox” since he starred in the East- West Game last December. He refused to state the salary which he is to pay our handsome hero, but those (Cont. on Page 2) Dirtline Staff Flees Before Enraged Thugs To Seek Peace by Joining Revolution in Mexico Frankie Cochran, Sul Ross Senior, Runs Amuck and Attempts to Kill Small Calf whom he has Long Hated Special to the Dirtline. OJINAGA, Mex., May 30, 1929—Fleeing before a mob of enraged victims, t h 6 bruised, battered, and brain¬ less Dirtline Staff, equipped with little brown jugs and muskets, crossed the Mexican Border this morning to join the Revolution. After the gory massacre of Nevelyn Williamson, Jack Hill, and A. J. Smith, the remaining members of the staff, pricked by their in¬ stinct for self-preservation left Alpine and vicinity for the siifer and calmer atmosphere of the Mexican Revolution Last Friday at midnight Anne Aynesworth was awak- (Cont. on Page 2) REAR END OF Faculty Spinsters in Unguarded Moment Open Up and Reveal Long Cherished Heart Secrets to Dirtline Reporter 2 THE DIRTLINE SECOND SECTION KEEFER. SHINING (Cont. from Page 1) LITTLE WHOOPEE SLAIN BY PREXY (Cont. from Page 1) NEWS BEAUTY AND AP¬ PEAL (Cont. from Page 1) REAR END OF EXOTIC PORKER (Cont. from Page 1) DIRTLINB STAFF FLEES (Cont. from Page 1) dogs, while a withered ancient behind them does his stuff on the saxophone. The title of the picture is “Courtship; or, Blackbottom Dance of the San Juan Indians.” Picture Two shows a young Indian society matron preparing a meal. In one hand she has a can-opener and in the other a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. Other figures in this etching are those of two medicine men dickering with a Ford salesman and a squaw emptying a patent carpet sweeper. The title of this masterpiece is “Chow; or, the Feast Dance of the Mescalero Apaches.” The third picture has been pronounced the best by man critics, and it has been said that it was owing to the excellence of this work that Miss Keefer was awarded the prize. It is called “Corn Dance of the Taos Indians,” and it reveals one of the most esoteric dances in Western America. It shows the interior of a Taosian kiva, with several lusty young bucks cavorting around a still, flourishing bottles of fresh and potent com. This is simply titled Com Dance.” Through a crack in the adobe top of the kiva one is able to see an eye. (A prohibition enforcement officer?) Miss Keefer is one of the world’s authorities on Indian life, as well as being a very remarkable etcher. She has long known the redskins, and is privy to their innermost thoughts. Twice she has passed through New Mexico on her way to California, and once she spent a whole week in a Santa Fe Hotel. Enrich your family in a flash! Insure your life with the York Insurance Co. and take a ride in the college bus. Rich returns guaranteed —adr. “What’s that?” asked Pres. Morelock. Did we hit some¬ thing?” Probably a rock,” Mr. O’Connor was later reported as saying. Pres. Morelock stopped the car and peered back into the darkness, but he coul d not see the frail body of little Whoopee lying mangled and tom in the road. They drove on. A few minutes later, Louis Loeffler happened along. Hearing groans, he hurried to the side of the stricken lad. In vain he tried to in¬ still life into the languishing figure, but the mangled child died in his arms with one last wise-crack on his whiten¬ ed lips. “Who was that lady 1 seen you with last night, Louis?” he began. But he was too weak to finish. There was a last flutter of the tired eyes, a faint whisper from the brave lips, and all was over. With a scream Louis fell fainting on the body. It was there that passers-by found them a few minutes later. When the tragedy came to the ears of the local author¬ ities, an investigation soon resulted. It did not take long for the officers to fix the blame on Pres. Morelock and Mr. O’Connor. At the present they are trying to get the charge re¬ duced from first-degree mur¬ der to man slaughter. How¬ ever, the prosecution claims that it has witnesses to prove that they both have made threats against Whoo¬ pee ' s life. It is said that they have both stated that Little Whoo¬ pee was a dumb and stupid fellow and that they would gladly get rid of him. The funeral is to be held at the Loeffler home at 2:30 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. who know say that it will make the late Lon Chaney’s thousand a week look like a collar-button dropped into a collection plate. Such a fellar — such a face,” cried Mr. Snordens- heimer, when he was asked for his opinion on “Our Ox”. “He will be a knock-out. All the time he is like Lon was in the ‘Phantom of the Opera.’ He don’t need no makeup.” “Our Ox” is very, very happy. Reporters and photo¬ graphers swarm” about him. But he “remains” his own sweet, unspoiled self. Goody, goody,” he is “reported” to have said when he was offered the position by Snordensheimer. “It means so much for dear old Sul Ross.” Then he paused for a moment, rolling his eyes. ‘Til becha I have fun with those girls in the movies,” he giggled. Louis Loeffler will be the chief mourner. (Editor’s note:—Those who read in this issue little Whoopee’s last column — perhaps the most scintillat- ingly clever contribution that has ever come from his diamond—pointed pen—will do so with tears on their cheeks. One of the last acts of the little fellow was to turn in this copy for the Dirtline. Poor, brave lad! But let us say no more. Let us not heap coals of fire on the burning heads of his slayers. Their own con¬ sciences are torture enough.) Several Sub-College stu¬ dents were seen in the study hall last Wednesday at the Sixth period. Drown that thirst with Kokernot Springs Dew. (Bring your own jug)—adv. German Weiner which had escaped from the clutches of a housewife, just as she was chopping it up for a dish of klopperjingoo. The tail is the only one of its kind in the world. Dr. II. J. Cottle, onion man, states that he knew that it existed, but he had traced it no farther than the Big Bend. The tail has been embalmed by local undertakers and now reposes in a marble bath tub. RED ALLEN. LOBO SUPER STAR (Cont. from Page 1) baffled Longhorns hardly knew what was happening. Sul Ross Texas Allen. ..F.. .. Harold Teen Allen.. .F_Buttercup Allen. . .C-McGinty Allen.. .G.. . .Moon Mullins Allen. . .G.. . .Jiggs POINTS—Sul Ross, 72; Tex¬ as, 30. Field Goals: Allen, 30; Finnegan, 2; Buttercup, 9; Moon Mullins, 11. Free Goals: Allen, 6; Jiggs, 1; Teen, 5. SUBSTITUTIONS—Sul Ross: Allen for Allen, Allen for Allen, Allen for Allen. Texas: Moon Mullins for Jiggs, Jiggs for Teen, Mc¬ Ginty for Buttercup. ened from her peaceful slumber by shrieks of “Libel!” Just before the door cracked under the onrushing student body, Anne, always poised in mo¬ ments of stress, realized the futility of protesting inno¬ cence, hid under the rug, and thus escaped lynching. She thoughtfully phoned the other conspirators and warn¬ ed them of their peril. John O’Conner hastily gathered the offenders in his new coupe. Because of the small capacity of the motor and because Dolores Tayloi refused to leave her pet fish, it was necessary for Florine Kitts to sit on a pebble in the fish bowl. Miss Aynes- worth, neatly dressed in her hair curlers and black satin pullman robe, held little John Fortner on her lap; he, in turn was incumbered with Marcella Pennington. Five miles from town, Sarah Bee- croft and Helen Baines pro¬ tested that the purple stripes of John O’Conner’s pajamas took up too much room. This difficulty was remedied by pouring water from the fish bowl over the offending suit and fading the stripes. This arranged, the little group drove on to safety, cheered by the beautiful strains of “Sweet Adeline,” sung by Mrs. Tyler and Gene Mc¬ Cullough. CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this opportunity of thanking both the Hord and Casner Motor Companies for the use of their cars during several days of March. Their kindness saved me a gasoline bill as well as wear and tear on my Buick, which, I might mention, is good for several years. C. A. Gilley. THE DIRTLINE 3 Set Upon by Savage Lobo, Sigmund Byrd,Sul Ross Athlete and Thinker, Saves Self by Power of Great Mind With his head gory and covered with blood and one finger missing at the elbow, Sigman Byrd, freshman stu¬ dent in Sul Ross who has been twice decorated for brav¬ ery by the Smithsonian In¬ stitute, managed to drag his torn and mangled body to the foot of Big Hill yesterday afternoon. Though he was found in a serious condition, he was still clutching his treasured ukelele tightly to his bloody breast. While being rushed to Al¬ pine in an ambulance called from El Paso, Barney Booker, his best friend and chief second, who was leaning over him crooning love songs, hap¬ pened to make a mistake in his grammar. Siggy Sigman, braving the pain which his every movement cost him, jumped up with a frown on his frothy lips and said in a startled voice: “Did Mr. Coleman get here before I did? 1 guess Mr. Ratliff is in the other place. The poor fellow seems to have lost all sense of his whereabouts. However, A. J. Smith, aspiring reporter for the Skyline, managed to get a story from him for the New York World and the Petit Journal. “I spend my afternoons in rambling, preferably alone, carefree and happy, over the hills and the valleys which I have found in the Big Bend. I love to pluck my ukelele and hum songs to the birds and the bees, the flowers and trees. Last evening as I was finishing the last strains of “Then the Wolf Comes in at the Door (a composition from the pen of Booker and Byrd), I saw, bearing down upon me from the top of a mountain, a giant Lobo wolf ' with six feet, four eyes, and a forked tail. His tongue was dripping saliva, which steamed as it fell to the ground in torrents; his teeth were bared in an ugly, ivory smile, and his eyes were spitting fire. I had no fear. I must fight to uphold the honor and glory of old Sul Ross. No vicious creature should make the formidable Byrd, pride of his father and mother and one maiden aunt, give up the ship without a struggle typi¬ cal of the old Byrd fighting spirit which was donated to the family tree a thousand years ago by Cornelius Pithe¬ canthropus Erectus, who fought with tooth and toe¬ nail for his very existence. For three days and n ights, I kept up the unequal strug¬ gle. When the wolf tired, he would crawl weakly to a cat-tail bush and munch a fresh tail. As he was do¬ ing that I would dig care¬ fully in the ground until I came to a bottle of beer, and then I would drink thereof. I saw that neither of us would win. I do not like draw battles. They are so indecisive. So I pulled my ukelele from its scabbard and began rehearsing my reper¬ toire. Jokes, songs, funny sayings, all sorts of wisdom, flowed from my lips in such a crystal stream that the wolf lost his scowl. He came over to me and begged, with large and limpid eyes, for his tail which I had unconsciously made off with in the struggle. I gave the quivering part of his anatomy to the animal, who slapped it on the stub so that it would grow back again. He jumped onto his one good leg, picked his false teeth from the catclaw bush, snapped them into his mouth and left for parts un¬ known. The rest, I do not remember. The exclusive Free News Service of the Dirtline is responsible for the cut of the vicious animal which Byrd so gallantly battled. Booker, who carries a camera in his ukelele to take pictures of the songs as they float from his mouth, chartered THE LONE WOLF: The creature which “Our hero , Sigmund Byrd fought off for 18 horri¬ fied hours. N on-Halitoxic Onion Newly Discovered by Sul Ross Bio. Head Is New to Science, declares Dr. Cottle, when as¬ saulted by Press airplane and left immediately for the scene of the battle. Seeing a large tract of ground which was torn up, with trees nude of their branches and leaves, with two quarts of blood sitting on a beer cap, and other indications of a great battle, Booker parked his plane near a fire plug and scampered over the hills in search of the animal. Whether or not he found the beast is uncertain, but it is true that he returned late that night with the above picture. The description given by Byrd in his delirium does not ex¬ actly tally with the camera’s description. Whoopee, the college de¬ tective with the purple neck¬ tie, has since, in an under¬ hand and sneaking manner, spread the information through his cronies, that the wolf was really a large cot¬ tontailed jackrabbit which had escaped from the museum at the college and was leaving for Mexico. It is thought that Byrd looked so much like Prof. Cottle, who charms the plants and animals into submission so that he can paste them on sheets of paper, that the rabbit, taking a long drink of tobacco juice, made the attack in defense of his friends of the forest and field. All the college students have signed a petition to have Byrd again decorated, this time by the Austin Institute for the Insane. They are in an uproar and threaten to swing Whoopee to an apple tree for taking anything from tire marvelous Byrd ' s claim to outstanding glory by getting the facts in the case. Bob Clark announces that there will be a meeting of the Basket Ball girls to¬ morrow at one o ' clock in the girls ' rest room and everyone should be there. ALL OVER BIG BEND The Sly Onion Was Brought to Bag with Aid of Dog Dr. Harve (Hot Shot) Cottle has brought fame to himself and glory to Sul Ross by discovering the Watsadiscus Cottlus, a non-halitoxic onion with a yellow flower, which is a distinctive product of Alpine and vicinity (elevation, 4,600 ft.). Dr. Roy Buncombe, savant at the Smithsonian, declares that it is absolutely new to science. The tuber has been named Cottlus for Dr. Cottle. For many years the non- breath-befouling onion has been growing in back yards Jill over West Texas, but the fact that it was an onion was not discovered because it usually wore its galoshes backward and rode a bicycle. But it took more than that to fool Dr. Cottle. The slyest onion in the world is no match for my wits, declared Dr. Cottle coyly when interviewed by a Dirt line reporter. “And what is more, the strongest onion in the world is no match for me. Cottle gives all the credit for his marvelous discovery to his Nebraska hogs. By a mutation, Dr. Cottl e suc¬ ceeded in developing hogs who could feed themselves, clean their pens, and run in¬ to a spiked fence when killing time came. Thus Dr. Cottle was given an opportunity to devote all of his time to taking his wife to husking bees and following his Probiscus hound in search of trees and grass. Everytime the dog saw a Comicophales of a Longdun- cus, he would turn green. Dr. Cottle got his nose for strange flowers from watching his hound on the job. He left Nebraska crying for more flowers to conquer and landed in Alpine with a complete kit of burglar tools with which he stole the plants from the earth. “It seems strange to me that great scientists such as I never grow rich from their discoveries. I suppose now that Bob Clark or Gene Mc¬ Cullough, the original go- getters, will accumulate great wealth from my discovery,” declared Dr. Cottle. 4 THE DIRTLINE BOOKS AND EDITORIALS Entered as low-class matter at the post- office at Anywhere. A Try-daily Publication by the Literary Guilt of Sul Ross. Subscription Price For the year.$10.00 For the vacation. 10.00 WITHOUT THE BOOKS Edited by Lewis Glaze POET AND LOVER MY LIFE AND LOVES, By W. D. “Ox” Cowan, 2 Vol., 997 pp. $5.00. NEW YORK: Alfred A. Knopf. JUST A GOOD OLD- FASHIONED BOY The editor of the Dirtline feels himself indeed fortunate in knowing a certain gentle¬ man about school whose mind works like an eight day alarm clock, never missing a tick and never making a mistake. We feel that more students should become acquainted with and appreciate, with us, this marvelous display of mentality which is housed in such a modest body. Last evening it was the duty of John Fortner, editor of the Brand, to call upon a young lady who is on the staff of that publication. They were busily at work in her room when the lights flickered and went out. As the young lady went to find some other means of illumi¬ nation, Fortner, displaying the greatest presence of mind which is recorded in history or otherwise, jumped to the table, tore the cover from a typewriter and began pecking away with such a vehemence that he broke seven of the keys off at the base. It was only his great ability to think clearly when under a great strain which saved the day for himself and the young lady. What a world this would be if there were more like him. He would know just exactly what to do in case he got a cinder in his eye at a hotel fire; he could tell a young lady just exactly what to do if she tore a runner in her hose; why, gentlemen, he could do any¬ thing even on the shortest of notices. If he had a bucket of water and three men were dying of thirst, what would he do? I have asked him so as to pass this bit of wisdom on to you. Would he give all of the men a drink at the same time? Would he favor one by allowing him to quench his thirst first and thus allow the others to suffer? .THE POSITION OF THE DIRTLINE The Dirtline is the only absolutely fearless publication on the campus. We have no fear of libel suits, we need not hide behind President Morelock when we see Hawk- shaw coming, we never clutch our few pennies every time we think of the courts, we are free to say what we mean and what is the truth. The truth is beauty and that is perhaps the only claim Which this issue can make for its being forced upon its innocent readers. We knew so many things about so many people that we could hold our pens no longer. These persons have been going around with their heads in the air and their hands in other people’s pockets. This will bring them down to our level— they are not perfect as every¬ one thinks they are. We have spent months of our valuable time in collecting all of this news and every bit of it is authentic — no half-way stuff with us. We have spent nrney, we have borrowed cars, we have stolen pencils, we have snitched copy paper—we have spared ourselves no amount of pain to bring this to you. But we have done a neat job. We trust that you will appreciate our efforts enough to aid us in spreading the news which we have brought to you after so much physical and mental anguish. No! Emphatically no! He said that he would rush down to the Ben Franklin Chain store, buy three cups for 19 cents, and divvy the damp¬ ness in that way. Persons who do not have the great mind of this Fortner could never feature such a bit of thinking. You will do well to follow John. You can not help but pick up some¬ thing which will be of value to you in an emergency. Such as the above, for instance. This slender volume will be of great interest to all Ros- sonians, as “Ox”, “Our Ox”, was a student here for a great many years — some twelve or fifteen years, in fact. Here he played “foot¬ ball”, and it was here that he developed his astounding “personality.” There is no doubt that Mr. Cowan is one of the most remarkable men of the age. He tells with remarkable frankness of his life and of the “various” women who “Physical violence”, de¬ clares our veteran Dean of Women, “is still the most effective means of keeping the animal spirits of young females in check.” M is s Cowan tells of the many midst. For many years Prof. Allen has been using his spare time in collecting the folk songs of the common people. As Mr. Allen was overseas, the songs of the doughboys come in for their share of space. To give the reader an idea of some of the stanzas of the epic “Hinkey Dinkey Parlez-Vous,” the editor has decided to quote: “Oh, farmer have you a daughter fair?. Parlez-vous. 0!i. Miss Taylor has been in¬ fluenced by the once-popular “Complete Letter - Writer”, which afforded ready-made models of the epistolary art— models of every conceivable type: congratulations to a bride, condolence for a widower, and acceptance of a proposal of marriage. Miss Taylor has shown delicate discrimination and fine shad- “crossed his path”. And, by the way, he also lays to rest in volume No. 2 the rumor that Sinclair Lewis used him as the original of “Elmer Gantry”, which will be remembered by the book¬ ish as “the novel of the year 1927.” To quote Mr. Cowan’s own words: “This here idear thet SinR- lare Louis used me for the original of Elmur Gantrie is all the bunk. At that time I never new ole Sink a tall.” spankings she has given to flagrant neckers, while the halls echoed and re-echoed with their squalls and yells. “Never spare the brush, and you will have very little trouble with your charges,” is the Dean’s parting shot. With . hair? Parlez-vous. Oh.fair? ami: Oh, the French, they are. Oh. They fight. ♦(Editor’s Note: As this volume is going into many old-fashioned homes and this review will no doubt be read around the fireside to the young and impressionable, it was considered expedient that a small portion of this re¬ view be deleted.) ing of sentiment in these specimens to be used in the juvenile practice of “writing in” the college annual. The specimens are graded on the basis of the length of ac¬ quaintance and depth of ten¬ derness between the writer and the person addressed. One has but to glance over models, carefully grouped and (Cont. on Page 9) Play any instrument in a few short weeks. Do you sit on the sidelines at par¬ ties? Are you out of it because you can ' t play? It’s the musician who claims at¬ tention. If you play, you are always in demand. From the very first you are playing real tunes per¬ fectly by note. They will laugh when you sit down to play—but their laughter will change to amazement! Change from a wall flower to the center of attraction! Sul Ross Music Department Phyllis Burnton. Ivine Shields. GIRLS Are you in the matrimonial business? Wait—a new theory has been advanced! Don’t marry a poor man. There’s a rich one waiting around the corner for every girl. For particulars phone, write, or see H. E. Allen. J. H. Head, conductor of Sul Ross band, has won con¬ siderable renown through his invention of a delicate musi¬ cal instrument which is a cross between the smear, the bagpipe, and the calliope. It will be known as the smearpipe. Try a house that Jack builds. J. A. Gillis. (Adv.) Mrs. Voules returned late Sunday night from her weekly visit to Friend in Marfa. Special rates on all Activ¬ ity Tickets bought on or after May 2. Flora Daugh ¬ erty. (Adv.) Mr. Pokey Stevens was the jovial host at a chicken fry last week, given on the ver¬ dant grasses of the football field. Delicious young fryers and bottles of cool milk, un¬ suspectingly furnished by city housekeepers, were enjoyed by the guest. KEEPING THE YOUNG IN THE PATHS OF VIRTUE HOW TO BE A DEAN OF WOMEN, By Alice Cowan, 161 pp. $1.50. BOSTON: Little, Brown, and Co. LITTLE TREASURES AMERICAN FOLK BALLADS AND SONGS, By H. Easton Allen, 217 pp. $1.69. ALPINE: The Writers’ Guild and Esoteric Society. We have a scholar in our MODELS OF SLUSH GEMS OF SENTIMENT FOR AUTOGRAPHERS OF COL¬ LEGE ANNUALS, By Dolores Taylor, 1001 pp. $10.00. ALPINE: Hand-set. Grimes and Byler. THE DIRTLINE 5 TO ATLANTIC CITY: Ruby Penrod, Sul Ross fresh who won the unanimous vote of the judges in the recent Trans-Pecos Bathing Revue, is to be the Miss Alpine this year at Atlantic City. 4 ? THRU THE WALLS WITH WHOOPEE By Rubber Sole Little Easton Allen Throws A Big Party Little Henry Easton Allen entertained his young friends Saturday afternoon with an Easter egg hunt on his sixth birthday. The children be¬ gan to gather about three o ' clock and were given bal¬ loons and squawkers. The noise of the squawkers was too much for little Horace Morelock, and he went home. Various games were sug¬ gested by the little boys. They finally decided on golf, suggested by Master Charles Absalom Gilley, but little Jerry Ratliff sat in a corner and cried because they wouldn’t play “Tiddled.v Winks”. Then a game of baseball was started. Berny Graves made five home runs before he could be stopped. The game had to be stopped for lack of a pitcher because Penny Penrod found a toy Chrysler in the backyard. Then Henry Easton yelled out at his friends: “Well, that’s that; get after the Easter eggs.” The children were searching for the eggs when a yell of pain came from the back porch. Jackie O’Connor had shot himself with a rifle. When all the eggs were gathered, Cliarles Abaslom Gilley was given a pair of golf knickers as a prize for finding the most. The young host served his little friends with all-day suckers. Again littlet Jerry Rattliff cried because he wanted sweet cakes. Henry Easton had a large array of birthday gifts, among them a red-striped stick of peppermint, a pair of boots with red tassels, two German books, and ten history books, a joke book, and a book on • ' Tiie Psychology of Love”. Little H. J. Cottle also pre¬ sented him with a species of each of the 100 varieties of the wild Hipopalorumuni. The little boys departed wishing their host many happy returns of the day, but at the very last, little Jerry Ratliff yelled back that nobody could make him be¬ lieve that “any Easter bunny laid all of those eggs.” The sub-college Seniors will play off the last of their series of crap games in the study hall during the sixth period Tuesday afternoon. It is reported that at the conclusion of this series the seats will be removed to make room for daily track practice at the sixth period. Faithful Steve will be right there. Now little “girlie-wirlies” don’t you wish you knew who Whoopee was? But just you keep hoping. Maybe some day you’ll know. Ray McNeil and Chester LeCroy were walking down the street one morning, when one “spoke” to a girl who passed. “Who is the lady?” asked Chester. “That ain’t a lady: that’s Melburn Glass,” responded Ray. Wonder what old “Bad Coachie Graves” was doing parked in his Buick sedan on the Marathon road last Tues¬ day. When he came in he had some threads of “gold” on his coat. Oh, Whoopee knows.... Old Trav Dean got in a terrible “pickle” not long ago. “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” Whoopee has known this a long time, but he believed there were exceptions, even to this ro¬ mantic rule. Our Gene Mc¬ Cullough was one of the most exceptional exceptions —so Whoopee thought. Bui one night under the pale new moon Gene had a date with a dormitory girl. And they do say—but Whoopee doesn’t tell all he knows. He wouldn’t like to snuff out a shy little flame before it had even flickered. Whoopee wonders—or did wonder; he thinks he knows now—why John Fortner put two pictures of Ruth Hale in the freshman class panels in the Brand. Rumor hath it that the one love of John’s life was a certain lassie Yellow Kitty Saved by Little Brother from Rabid Rodent A vicious mouse, apparent¬ ly crazed by smoking seven¬ teen marihuana cigarettes, ran amuck yesterday with al¬ most fatal results to “Little Yellow Kitty”, 10-pound mammoth tiger-faced cat be¬ longing to John W. O’Connor. When this sharp-toother resi¬ dent of Alpine’s Mexico sur¬ prised the feline, the bravery of the victim’s brother was all that saved the day. He ran to the nearest kitchen and grabbed a bit of lim- burger cheese with which he lured the crazed mouse from its mangled victim. named Ruth. Whenever John sees the name, he suffers mental lapses, calling up memory pictures of the origi¬ nal lovely Ruth. And so he sees double, as it were. The pictures of present-day Ruths become images of his Ruth— and so he multiplies them. Georgia Lee Smither’s grandmother hired a new maid. Harold Sims was call¬ ing, and the newly hired one answered the door. He ask¬ ed for this freshman and the woman replied that she was engaged. “I know it,” said Harold; “I’m what she’s engaged to.” Ha, ha. Whoopee has just found that Ivan Newton sent his trousers to the Associated Press. $ 50.00 REWARD to the student who first turns in the name of the faculty member not mentioned in these columns. Send your answer to The Society for Social and Scien¬ tific Research. 60 Days’ Free Trial You’ll never know life un¬ til you take this fascinating course. I’ll teach you in one course (history included) how to dance, kill Germans, speak French, manage chil¬ dren, win your beloved, and play golf. Problems on war, marriage, psychology, and administra¬ tion of g overnment frankly discussed. A daring course, brimful of plain truth and intimate secrets. Your friends will notice the difference my scientific short¬ cut to a thorough education makes. This course is disguised as English History 210, 211, 212 and American History 101, 102, 103. Professor Allen. Found in the Library, the following bit of idyllic cor¬ respondence. The owners may recover it by matching the handwriting, correcting the grammar and the spell¬ ing, and paying for this notice. “When Buddy looks up, how blue his eyes are. That sweater he has on makes them so blue it hurts one to look at them.” “He looks good in blue, but I had not noticed how blue his eyes were.” Is your car growing rusty, drab, and scarred—out of harmony with the spring-time freshness? “Save the surface and you save all.” Try my Automobile Dyanshine. One ten-gallon can of this won¬ derful veneer will restore the pristine beauty .of your coupe. Apply with a tooth brush; fan gently at first, then gradually more vigorously un¬ til the first coat dries. Apply the remaining five coats at intervals of three days. Rub briskly but lightly with a piece of satin. The result will be dazzling. One ap¬ plication of brilliantine after the last polishing will height¬ en the gloss and produce a more enduring glitter.—Fay Hamilton. 6 THE DIRTLINE (rw (rw (rw (rw (p (rw7)(rw (rw (r Spend the Summer Perfect at the School Beautiful in the Climate Wonderful FIND NEW ADVENTURE IN THIS LAND OF RUGGED MOUNTAIN BEAUTY HOUSING PROGRAM: 1029 palatial lodges, each furnished with a mouse, a sink, and a broom closet. Shopping and sight-seeing in quaint Mexican bazaars. SPORTS FOR ALL SEASONS AND AGES: Bathing, Swimming, Surf¬ boarding, Yachting, and Outrigger-canoeing from Britt Beach on Caldwell Creek. Thoroughbred Horses and low-bred Grooms provided by our exten¬ sive Stables. Whippett and greyhound races daily. Bull-fighting on Sun¬ day afternoons. ALL OUTDOOR SPORTS: Lawn Bowling, Tennis, Polo, Archery, Golf, Croquet, Baseball, Cycling, Roller-skating, Motoring, Hiking, Flying, and Mumblepeg; Big-game Hunting, such as Snipe-shooting, Crap-shooting, and Bull-shooting. WINTER SPORTS: Sleighing, Skiing, Tobogganing, Snow-balling, and Ice-boating. ALSO INDOOR SPORTS: Keno, Roulette, High-five, Stud and Draw Poker, Black Jack, Bridge, Rummy, Old Maid, Bunko, Flinch, Post Office, Authors, Jackstraws, Tiddledywinks, Dominoes, Kelly Pool, and a great variety of Slot Machines maintained on the campus for the edification of School Superintendents and Principals. IF YOU DO NOT FIND HERE WHAT YOU WANT, WIRE AT OUR EXPENSE. WE WILL APPRECIATE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING OUR PROGRAM. Registrar. Sul Ross State Teachers College “In the Alps of Texas” THE DIRTLINE 7 SUL ROSS CREDO: Installment No. 2 By Chlorine Fitts This is the second install¬ ment of the CREDO, a col¬ lection of the paleolithic be¬ liefs so fondly cherished by the average Rossonian. For the first see the Dirtline for 1928. It is the work of Duncan Scott, ' 28. Every good Rossonian be¬ lieves 30 That Miss Cowan has a well-developed spy system of no less than twenty-five stool- pigeons, and that she spends her evenings cruising about in her dilapidated flivver with her eagle eye peeled for strolling neckers. 31 That no girl ever was the same sweet thing after re¬ turning from a jaunt to Kokernot Springs. 32 That the college clock is always either fifteen minutes fast or fifteen minutes slow. 33 That the publicity stories sown broadcast over the state by the Skyline Free News Service send hordes of stu¬ dents flocking to our halls of learning. 34 That Dolores Taylor has read and understood all the books that have ever been written and several that haven’t been and never will be. 35 That English Profs, are lifeless, dull, and bone-dry. 36 That the girls at Berkeley Hall have furnished their rooms with pilferings from the Del Norte and the Huss- 37 That the business men of Alpine who employ football players have never got a dime’s worth of work out of any of them. 38 That one who isn ' t wild about dancing, who detests bridge and isn’t a veritable tea hound, is an ignoramus. 39 That a Freshman isn’t a good sport who doesn’t grab ankles and bend the back of his lap when an upper class- man desires to perform a juicy belting. 40 That Lover’s Rock is a romantic spot. 41 That Girls’ Basket Ball is a comedy of errors. 42 That college damsels who park in cars for brief tete- a-tetes will never make good school teachers. 43 That after a student has walked up College Hill several times, he doesn’t notice the incline. 44 That Alpine has some love¬ ly scenery, which, if one could get around to scenery, would be well worth taking in. 45 That a dormitory is a refuge for “good girls. 46 That one can very easily bull Mr. Coleman out of a grade. 47 her young charges with the ire of little Lord Fauntleroy ' s granddaddy. 48 That Mrs. Vandersall al¬ ways hates one if one hap¬ pens to be her student. 49 That a date with a foot¬ ball man,—whether stupid or bright, ugly or fetching, muggy or manly—is the hot stuff. 50 That all the tricks pulled at Berkeley Hall are malici¬ ously executed by the willowy clinging vine, Kitts. 51 That the college librarians know every bit of every book, magazine and pamphlet in the outfit and can give minute and detailed suggestions, in¬ terpretations, and bits of wisdom about, regarding, per¬ taining to, and concerning each. 52 That the Annex Overseers ire well beloved and will be long remembered by dormi¬ tory inmates as “Partners in crime. 53 No cheating ever goes on at Sul Ross unless it’s dur¬ ing exam time. 54 That faculty members hate publicity, and that the chagrin they endure upon observing articles about themselves rankles in their breasts in¬ definitely. 55 That Donabel Bushong and M. L. Ballou are trotting around on air and dreaming their lives away- 56 That it’s a powerfully difficult matter to get into the Girls Choral Club, and that one should ’most nigh be able to carry a tune be¬ fore one succeeds in gaining entrance. Parlez-Vous Francais? Today it is assumed that you speak French. And why not—when you can learn so easily ? French phrases are used in daily conver¬ sation—if you cannot reply with a gay repartee, you lose countenance with the smart social set and the modern Hedonist. I guarantee a true Parisienne accent. You need no longer feel like a Parvenu. Astonish French waiters. Snap fingers and call clearly, “Garcon!” You need not be tongue-tied. My course will give you, ready made, bright French witticisms suit¬ able for various occasions, for example “Qui n’a sante n’a rien.” If you prefer to learn Spanish, Italian, Latin, German, or Portuguese indicate choice in lower right hand corner of this page. Miss Stather Elliott. man. That Mrs. Gilley is a regular termagant and awaits 8 THE DIRTLINE FACULTY SPINSTERS IN UNGUARDED MOMENT OPEN UP AND REVEAL (Cont. from Page 1) 57 That Bob Clark has his sleeves full of coins, colored scraps, and whatnots and that some safety deposit vault must be tucked away between his abdomen and shirt front. 58 That a Beauty Contest must consist of oodles of elements other than the main issue. 59 That this Greek Journal¬ istic Society is most con¬ cerned as to the rating of its pledges. 60 That the Sachems will have their Wigwam by Indian summer. 61 That the library’ is a place for necking on paper. 62 That week-end parties im¬ ply more than they mean. 63 That picnics bring one back limp, weary, starved, snake-bitten, swollen with poison ivy and with a heavy case of indigestion and a smarting inclination toward a ruptured humor. 64 That married women are privileged characters around the college, and although they are quite stupid, the profs give them “A’s” to keep from hurting their feel¬ ings. 65 That great goings-on go on behind locked doors in the Music Room. 66 That in spite of the fact that most of the faculty women are making some $400, they are very lonely and unhappy; that they con¬ sider trips to New York and Europe small compensation for being single; and that if they had a chance to give up the jobs and marry a Real Silk salesman who was mak¬ ing but 32 iron men a week, they would jump at it in a minute. 67 That the Sul Ross Credo is just a big old Copy-cat and a lot of boloney. who could not love his dear so much loved he not honor more,—that gripping story of the lover who did not re¬ turn from war—the Civil War it was in each of these cases. The Inquiring Reporter tip¬ toed softly out, more affected than he cared to admit. He found Miss Cowan sit¬ ting alone in the office of the Dean of Women, con¬ templating with satisfaction the long blond hair of the scalp she had just jerked off a necker. “Why have I never mar¬ ried?” asked Miss Cowan ruminatingly. “Well—”. And just here she was called to the long-distance telephone. She did not return. A brunette sophomore who was waiting for a conference with the Dean shyly volunteered: “I wonder why Miss Cowan didn’t marry. It isn’t that she isn’t interested in men. Why she is a collector of men’s pedigrees. She makes every one of us tell her the life history of the men we go with.” But the Inquiring Reporter wanted only first-hand in¬ formation. He sought the Art Room. “Why didn’t I ever get married?” asked Miss Keefer, hurling a mask of Ox Cowan at a giggling freshman. “Now, let me tell you, Kid, it wasn ' t because I didn’t have plenty of chances. See? Boy, when I was in Chicago there was never a night I didn’t go to some high- powered place—see? a night club or on an opera—with some fellow artist or million¬ aire, see? And one time, see?—.” But the Inquiring Reporter could allow only so much space to each lady; so he slipped out and secured an interview with Miss Coon. “Why I haven’t married— yet?” queried the little blond lady. That yet threw the reporter off. It hinted of interesting disclosures. He reached for her left hand hidden in her lap. But nothing sparkled from the left finger. He waited but the romance he had scented was not forthcoming. He soon realized that Miss Coon had nothing to confide; she was merely bluffing. Disgruntled, he mounted to Miss Aynesworth’s room. Her explanation was brief. “I have never been able to talk,” she declared. “Many weary hours have I spent try¬ ing in vain to think of some¬ thing to say. Finally, tired of having to make conversa¬ tion, my lovers all left me. The last married a deaf and dumb girl. I failed to under¬ stand why I was such a con¬ versational failure, for I read all of the etiquette books and did my best to make pleasant conversation. I subscribed for every “How to Be Popular” book, but they never seemed to work. When it was my time to talk I always found myself speechless. And so the suitors dropped off one by one.” As the reporter was leaving, Miss Aynesworth called him back. “Of course I’m not very domestic,” she admitted wist¬ fully. “But,” with naive pride, “I can make delicious macaroons and patience and a few other things. But I suppose a man wouldn’t think he could live on macaroons and candy and salad dressing, even with poetry thrown in. Men are such husky fellows, with such appetites. I really think, though, it was my shyness and difficulty in talking that ruined my chances, for I was wise enough to conceal my lack of culinary skill.” The reporter heartily agreed. He found Miss Billingsley busily catching rain water in pickle jars and storing it away in her garage for future shampoos. She courteously corked her bottles, and came to the point at once. “It’s my passion for speed¬ ing,” she said. “Men don’t care for the sporting type of woman. I have tried to break myself of reckless driving, but somehow, before I know it. the speedometer of my 1914 Buick mounts to fifteen miles. And so — I speed alone.” Miss Britt gave a terse and curiosity-provoking reply to the Inquiring Reporter’s now glib question. “Come around a little later,” she said, “and I’ll tell you why I did marry. Good morning.” Miss Thomas, familiarly known as Aunt Rosey, broke into a gale of laughter. “Various reasons—a different one for each suitor. And I’ve forgotten most of them.” Miss Pendley, too, was brief, charging her single¬ ness up to her extravagant use of cosmetics. Misses Elliott and Linn refused to make any state¬ ment. FRANKIE COCHRAN, SUL ROSS SENIOR (Cont. from Page 1) Mr. Fortner also testified that Cochran had been attending the movies regularly for the last three months. The most outstanding testimony given by Mrs. W’aldmm as to her brother’s insanity is the fact that his favorite pastime is chasing cockroaches in his room with a butterfly net. After these testimonies the case in hand was brought up. First Velma May, who was with Frankie at the time of the tragedy, told the story. She stated that they started for El Dorado at about 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Cochran drove fast and reck¬ lessly, and Miss May was sure she heard luni murmur “Re¬ venge” several times. About four miles out on the Davis highway she saw a pretty little calf grazing by the roadside. Turning to Irene Parker, who was the other girl, she remarked, “That’s a pretty animal.” At the same moment she was al¬ most sure she heard Frankie whisper hoarsely to himself, “I’ll get him.” Just at that moment he turned the car off the road and started fiercely toward the calf. The calf would have probably been killed if Irene Parker, who was sitting next to Cochran had not jerked the wheel just as they reached the little creature. They at once jump¬ ed out of the car. All thought the calf dead, as it lay so still and white in the fast¬ growing pool of blood. Frankie seemed very much upset then and rushed the little, maimed animal to the Turney Hospital. The next witness was Irene Parker who gave almost ident¬ ical testimony to that of Velma May, except that she heard Cochran clearly say “Revenge” and “I’ll get him.” The last witness was the pale and wan little calf with a sad, hurt look in his velvety Drown eyes. He testi¬ fied that the attack took him utterly by surprise. He also testified that he had known Cochran before. His mother had been owned by Frankie’s parents when he, the calf, was in infancy. It had been Frankie’s duty to milk the cow, and even then Frankie seemed to hate the little calf, kicking him whenever he got in the way. The jury has not yet ren¬ dered its decision because it is tied, but the general opinion is that Cochran’s plea for insanity will not hold good after the calf’s testi¬ mony. The whispered words Miss May and Miss Parker heard also seem to indicate premeditated murder. Class Presidents Is your class in debt? Are dues unpaid? Bank accounts overdrawn? Bills overdue? Have you social obligations that must be met? Sell candy! Big profits, little work. See any member of the Junior Class, or Mis s Aynesworth. THE DIRTLINE 9 PROF. ALLEN SPEAKS ON OPERA “Mary Qarden Ain’t So Hot’’ He Declares SOCIETY The Class begins.... “Well, I’ve been to Grand Opera, and it may be all it’s cracked up to be, I don’t know. Anyway, I decided that opera isn’t so high brow as I thought it was. That ' s one thing I’ve always hoped that no one would ever think I was—high brow. But right off the reel I decided that I was going to Grand Opera again when I had the chance, because—well it’s really good. I enjoyed every minute of it. “It was all about this beautiful woman that lived in Alexandria. And say, that Mary Garden woman didn’t make such a hit with me. Pretty good for an old lady, though, I guess, — if you like old ladies. But listen, she sure did know how to drape herself. Then there was the hero, a preacher that lived out in the desert and fasted, and say, he couldn’t even lock his hands over his stomach. There was another guy in it, a Mexican fellow. I liked him. The girls ought to go just to see him. It is plenty worth the money. But as I was saying, this preacher man had a vision and decided to reform this old gal, and she started out to reform him and sure enough before it was over they both succeeded and the beautiful lady died. “Yes, it was good. I en¬ joyed that “Meditation.” I didn’t know what it was then, and don’t yet, but it was good. That violin man was some player. I guess he took longer than I did, which was six months. I can play a crucified edition of Old Black Joe. “The music was passable, and the dancing was grand. Don’t know as I ever saw better. Some of them had on ancient Egyptian costumes that wern’t almost. Don’t know how they kept from running into each other, but they always managed to do just right. “Yes, Grand Opera is dif¬ ferent to what I had thought. I had a grudge against it like I did Shakespeare and now I’m rid of both of them. “But that’s that. “Say, those dancing girls were sure an eyeful. That one with the beautiful-” Bell.... High-Powered Critics Say “Our Betty” is the Real RightThing Her Process is the Mystery and Envy of Art World New York critics have hail¬ ed Miss Betty Keefer as the “World’s Greatest Etcher” as a result of the exhibit of Indian studies in the National Art Institute of that city. One critic was so dazzled by the sheer beauty and stark reality of her work that it was necessary to use pulmonary applications in order to restore respiration. Women and men, affected by the poignant loveliness of the etchings, shed tears unashamed. Although still a very young woman. Miss Keefer has in¬ vented an etching process which is the envy of artists the world over. King’s ran¬ soms have been offered for the revelation of her secret. In spite of this overpowering popularity, Miss Keefer is the same sweet, modest girl she was before her world-wide fame. She is not ashamed of the folks from the old home town, and smiles in kindly recognition at the childhood friends when she meets them on the street. She shuns publicity; indeed, it is rumored that she pays reporters to withhold stories of her growing success. Al¬ though she has been offered several million jobs she re¬ fuses to leave her position as art instructor in a small college, Sul Ross State Teachers’ College, situated in the wilds of Western Texas. The Physical Education Department received a new Basket Ball recently. With it came a written guarantee, attesting that the ball was made of genuine calf. The ball will be used only when visitors come to the gym. Pay your medical fee and enjoy the luxury of an old- time green apple tummy-ache —adv. Young Men: Let Dr. Mc- Gonagill sell you his formula for dispensing with sleep. Misses Ivine Shields and Phyllis Burnton were the guests of honor at a lovely dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cottle Monday night at their bealtiful new home. Miss Ivine Shields ' birth¬ day was celebrated in royal fashion this week when she was given a dainty luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cot¬ tle. The guests included Miss Phyllis Burnton. indexed under suggestive headings, and select the one appropriate for each friend in whose Brand he writes. The extracts below are chosen at random. To a Girl One Has Known one Week. “Dear Betty: You’ve only been here only a week, but I’ve learned to love you a lot. I think you have charming ways, such a nice complexion, arid even teeth. I never met you be¬ fore you asked me to write in your Brand, but I love you a lot and hope you’ll never forget me. Oh, yes, my name is Anin Nosliw” This interesting book of short stories is written after the manner of John Erskine, whose theory is that the secret of writing is to present an old story from a new angle. The appeal of the original tales is preserved, and there is an added charm of modem psychology and racy present day idiom, as the following excerpt will illustrate. “This hombre Leander swims the Hellespont every night, without fail, to chin with this here dame what lives on the other side and feeds the Venus de Milo’s birds. This lady de Milo be¬ ing crippled in the arms from some sort of an accident. Probably speeding some in her Diana 8, or flying too low in her Spad. This sweet lettuce o f Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cottle spent the week end in El Paso (and vicinity) shopping. Miss Phyllis Burnton and Miss Ivine Shields were their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Cottle are planning to leave soon for an extended motor trip through the Western States. Miss Phyllis Burton and Miss Ivine Shields will be their guests. FOR ONE’S FIANCEE “My Beloved Angel: Long have 1 waited for this golden opportunity of writing in your book, dearest one. I long for you each hour of the day, and by night dream that you are mine. Truthfully, my bit of heaven, I can’t wait for the day when I shall call you my own dear beloved little wife. The pathway of our life will be strewn thick with roses and the birds will ever sing a merry note by our windows, love bird, when you are mine. The sun will ever be shining in my heart when you are mine. Your own devoted affection¬ ate, true lover, Eimmij Llerret” Leander’s is named Hero, and she hangs out a nifty flash¬ light every night to guide her sugardaddy across. One night being busy showing the birds to Venus’ last butter an’ egg man, she slips up on her job, and forgets to hang out the lantern. Old Leander flops into the lake all the same, and swims up an’ down, look¬ ing for a signal. But Hero, being sort of interested her¬ self in Venus’ company, keeps on forgetting. ' Bout half¬ past eleven she recollects and runs down to hang out her flash; but Leander has swum back, leaving word on the other bank, that he is drowned, so’s not to be bothered anymore. ‘There’s just as good gals live on my side of the drink,’ says ol’ Leander, and calls it a day.” CHEAP Ten Lessons in the Art of Auctioneering See or call Morene Fisher Berkeley Hall WITHOUT THE BOOKS (Continued from Page 4) A CLASSIC RECLASSED LEANDER AND HERO AND OTHER TALES, By Pokey Stevens. 200 pp. $3.00. ALPINE: The West Texas Hysterical Society. The End Epilogue AMIGOS, compadres and condi ' scipulos, we salute you, our labors finished, and their result now before you. We are weary, for we have traveled many and diverse trails, climbed mountains, treked to the river through sand and dirt, hunted for trails that the last big rain had obliterated, alternately shivered and sweated to bring to you these chronicles of yourself, and incidentally of the land and its people, the Mexicans of our border. We hit the smugglers’ trail of what we knew about you, and the happy trail of our good times together. We went into the highways and the byways to find the goat, the burro, the fawn, the deer; and even the fierce and fighting bob-cat we pursued to his den. And we ourselves have been pursued, and oft beset, by the in¬ sidious languor of manana, but have conquered its spirit, that you might have your book, and its wealth of memories. The haunt of the Redman, the home of the Mexican, and the memories of the pioneer we have found and put within your book. The things of yesterday, today, and tomorrow we have made yours. If you like what we have wrought, through these trials and tribulations, then are we well repaid. If one picture pleases you, then we shall not worry about the blisters upon our heels, the wounds where cactus became too intimate, and we shall cease to shiver at the risks that were ours, when we hunted the wild beast to his lair, with no weapon save our trusty camera and a pair of willing legs. But if you should ask us how we came by some items of our information, we should be forced to answer, in the words of our compadre “ Quien sabef ” What we knew we told; what we did not know we guessed at; and what we did not know but thought we ought to know, we told anyway. And yet we have perhaps omitted many choice bits. But again “ l Quien sabe?”—meaning we can’t be bothered now ; we go to the land of manana to recuperate. The book is yours. Adios, amigos; buena fortuna. Advertisements I N the following’ important section of the Brand, you will find our staunchest friends, men of the Big Bend who have believed in us to the extent of these advertisements placed within the pages of our annual. Let us not fail this friendly trust, for their support is a prime factor in making this book possible. Our patronage of them can be but a small return for their faith in us, the student body of Sul Ross. ffto raocL. At fajitas ' Ckiax- Mdi 5k. ' - 1 Pa e 2i8 CASNER MOTOR COMPANY Dealers in America’s Best Automobiles and Accessories BUICK PENNZOIL CHEVROLET McClaren Ajax Tires Completely Equipped Service Station “We Appreciate Your Patronage” ALPINE TEXAS Page 219 S. SCALES R. S. CARNES The xaJtL Store ALPINE DRUG STORE “Quality and Service Drugs, Sundries, and Fine Stationery, Toilet Articles Kodaks, Films “We Specialize in Prescription Work ” Sheaffer and Parker Pens and Pencils FRIGIDAIRE and DELCO SYSTEMS Make Life More Worthwhile “We Are for Sul Ross and the Brand ” J. H. CROMWELL, District Distributor ELBERTINE HOWELL (fift (foods of Peauty and Permanency Page 220 GILLETT-BROWN INCORPORATED Tc O be well dressed is important — and depends a good deal on where you buy. We believe this to be true and have used th e greatest care in the se¬ lection of our stock of merchandise. Our well balanced stock will interest you, and our experienced sales force will be glad to serve you. a Always Welcome! GILLETT-BROWN ALPINE, TEXAS Page 221 STOREY-WHITESIDE -The Best of Building Material When in Doubt Try Us ‘We are whole-heartedly for Sul Ross and the Lobos” Phone 74 COURTESY : : : : SERVICE CLARENCE SAUNDERS STORE “Where Qiiality Reigns and You Can Please Yourself” Staple and Fancy Groceries Quick Lunch Materials TELEPHONES 63 - - 64 Your Home Should Come First HURLEY FURNITURE COMPANY NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE DISHES AND FLOOR COVERINGS Phone 17 Page 222 STATE NATIONAL BANK ALPINE, TEXAS Solicits the Accounts of Sul Ross Faculty Members and Students 1 Capital - - - $50,000.00 Surplus - - - $50,000.00 “A HOME BANK FOR HOME PEOPLE Page 223 j BERKELEY HALL or Under Faculty Supervision Steam Heated, Complete , Convenient to the College ROOM and BOARD-$30.00 per month Everything in Beauty Culture facials by Skin Specialists { l Mrs. G. M. Cox.Phone 246 Page 224 CAMP ALPINE T aradi se for Tourists” STRICTLY MODERN NOTHING OMITTED Tty Us Once and You Will Always Return HUB SERVICE STATION THE LOGICAL PLACE TO BUY YOUR GAS OIL AND TIRES Red Crown Gasoline Snappy Service DAVIS HINSON, Prop. TELEPHONE 330 OH, BOY! Meeet Me atrs THE PIG ST AND for Lunch Those Sandwiches Have a Flavor You Can’t Forget Come to the PIG STAND and he Satisfied CURB SERVICE TELEPHONE 140 HIGHWAY SERVICE STATION, Inc. Goodyear Tires, Tubes, and Auto Accessories Magnolia Gas and Oils Our Business is to Serve the Car Owner T. F. SKEVINGTON, Manager TELEPHONE 164 Page 225 FORT DAVIS, the Land of Scenery, and the Home of the Lunch Materials for Your Scenic Trips FORT DAVIS AUTO COMPANY Tires and Tubes Gas and Oil Prompt Service on All Repairs “We Welcome Sul Ross Students to Fort Davis” One of the Best Stores in Brewster County RITCHEY BROTHERS MARATHON, TEXAS Page 226 “The Tourist Home ” CAMP SANTIAGO MARATHON, TEXAS “Satisfaction of Our Customers is the Foundation of Our Business” Mrs. G. W. Martin, Prop. STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES FUEL 100 Telephones 111 COMPLETE AMBULANCE SERVICE CHARLES LIVINGSTON Day or Night Phone 261 FIRST NATIONAL BANK ALPINE, TEXAS ' 11 Transacts Commercial Banking I Business. Solicits the Accounts of II College Faculty and Students. . . . CAPITAL and SURPLUS 4% PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Page 228 OUR ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IN Quality Material Dependable Service Id air Trices “Wie Put Pine in Alpine ” ALPINE LUMBER COMPANY Page 229 MURPHY-WALKER Out “IN The West COMPANY The Friendly Store Dry Goods Groceries Hardware Our Friends and Customers Cover the Big Bend WHEN IN MARFA SHOP WITH US WHERE CLEANING IS AN ART BeLuxe Cleaners DAPPER DAN Dapper Dan Service Jsfone Better Let the Lobos Kip i We Mend ! TELEPHONE 15 Page 230 (PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS) Gladly Co-operates with Sul Ross State Teachers College, and Contributes All Its Influence Toward the Progress of this Institution. MRS. E. S. CROSS Millinery and Ladies’ Ready-to-lVear “We Gladly Welcome the Sul Ross Girls” Your Patronage Appreciated. ELITE BEAUTY SHOP (East Holland Avenue, Opposite Sul Ross Cottages) Phone 310 Everything Neiv and Modern Comfortable Living Room Efficient and Courteous Operators “Visit Us and Be Satisfied” Page 231 The Brewster County CHAMBER of COMMERCE Stands Squarely Behind Every Enterprise and Movement That’s for the Good of This Community and Is Indeed Proud of the I SUL ROSS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE ALPINE, TEXAS A. F. ROBINSON. President MRS. W. B. HAMILTON. Secretary LEO HOWELL. 1st Vice-President H. W. MORELOCK. 2nd Vice-President Page 232 MARFA CHAMBER0 COMMERCE PRESIDIO COUNTY MARFA, TEXAS Sul Ross College is Perfectly Located and Serves Tliis Part of Texas as no Other Institution Possibly Can We Sell All Kinds of SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS and Appreciate Your Business A4ake Our Store 1 HOWELL’S - INCORPORATED ' Feed - HARDWARE - Fuel V Page 233 RODGERS MOTOR COMPANY Sales and Service FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS Central Power and Light Company “ELECTRICITY YOUR CHEAPEST SERVANT” Economical Safe Convenient OFFICE IN HOLLAND BUILDING D. C. LITTLETON, Manager ALPINE SADDLERY COMPANY HAND M ADE STOCK SADDLES Bridles, Chaps, Shop Made Boots and Cowboy Equipment Also Guaranteed Shoe Rebuilding “Where the College Kids Get Their Shoes Fixed C. H. WERNER, Proprietor Page 2SJ, r ‘- : I . l CERTAINLY- SOUTHWESTERN ENGRAVING COMPANY FORT WORTH DA LLAS HOUSTON BEAUMONT WICHITA FALLS AMAR.ILLO T U LS A ATLANTA MACON DRINK COCA-COLA AND JULEPS Pure and Wholesome In StertUi ed Bottles BOTTLED BY COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS MARFA, TEXAS Pennington Drug Company (SUCCESSORS TO PALACE PHARMACY) ON THE CORNER “We Cater to the Students’ Wants and Needs” and Make a Specialty of Prescriptions We Have Had THE Long Experience —Ask Your Doctor PENNINGTON DRUG COMPANY Only Registered Pharmacists Are Employed OLD MISSION CAFE The Popular Qafe of Alpine IVe Serve American and Spanish Dishes Sandwiches Cold Drinks Velvet Ice Cream Low Prices High Quality Curb Service TELEPHONE 284 ROBERTS AND CANO Proprietors Page 235 5uL TyOSS The Mountain Home for Texas Teachers MITRE PEAK “A Mile High” Modern Plumbing Electric Lights Restaurant and Commissary Please make Reservations in Advance W. R. Petrich, Prop. VANITY BEAUTY SHOPPE MARFA, TEXAS Expert Beauty Culture by Trained Operators JEANNE HENDERSON - - Prop. MARFA’S FASHION STORE MILADY’S SHOPPE (Opposite the Busy Bee) Millinery and Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear of ALPINE Rev. David J. Murray, Pastor To the Students of Sul Ross C et this Church and Sunday School, with active and interested membership, be your Church home while you are in Alpine. Let the Church be a vital part of your College life. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS SUL ROSS AND WEST TEXAS A New Car or Any Fart of It ALPINE MOTOR COMPANY GAS, OIL, STORAGE REPAIRS Telephone 78 ALPINE, TEXAS Page 238 HOTEL STOCKTON “When West of the Pecos , Stop With Us” FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS { ALPINE KANDY KITCHEN College Students’ Headquarters EVERYTHING IN SWEETS FANCY BOX CANDIES ICE CREAM AND ICES TOASTED SANDWICHES “Buy Home Made Products from Home People” PHONE I 97 Page 239 MARFA NATIONAL BANK MARFA, TEXAS CAPITAL, SURPLUS and PROFITS $ 165 , 000.00 STRONGEST IN THE BIG BEND For Those Who Want the Best Our Prices and Standards Consistent With Good Food MIDWAY CAFE Thank You—Call Again SANDIFER GR OCERY eXs STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES PHONES 123 and 133 ALPINE, TEXAS SPEEDY TAXI SERVICE CARS WITH OR WITHOUT DRIVERS Carlsbad Cavern Trips a Summer Feature FOR SERVICE IN A HURRY TELEPHONES 78 and 297 Page 240 Exclusive Specialty House for Feminine Apparel ALPINE TEXAS Telephone 209 zAll Lines of Beauty Qulture We Guarantee Satisfaction BOOTS BERNICE CLAYTON :: Phone 273 When on Your Scenic Drives, Refresh Yourself at THE JONES PHARMACY DRUGS ----- SUNDRIES - - - REFRESHMENTS FORT DAVIS, TEXAS THE SQUEEZE INN CHILI HAMBURGERS LUNCHES See Us in Our New Home You’ll be Surprised Lunch With Us Between Classes Page 2 1 jftrst IBapCtst Cl)ttrcl) DR. BUREN SPARKS, Pastor This Church Extends a Welcome to the STUDENTS OF SUL ROSS THE B. Y. P. U. HAS A PLACE FOR YOU “Make This Your Church Home While in Alpine” “You Are Always Welcome” Cbnsttan Clntrcl) Come and Worship With Us MORNING SERVICES Bible School. 9:45 - 10:45 Devotional Communion - - - - - 10:45-11:45 Sermon -.11:15-11:45 EVENING SERVICES Sunbeams.2:00 P.M. Senior Christian Endeavor.7:15-8:00 Intermediate Christian Endeavor - - 3:00 P.M. Praise and Preaching. --8:00 P.M. Prayer Meeting - Wednesday, 8:00 P. M. Missionary Society Meets the Secon d Tuesday of Each Month Page 242 STOCKTON PHARMACY The f l jaJlSL Store FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS “We Have It” Phone 59 BUSY BEE STORE hAarfa s Leading Confectionery Refreshing Drinks for the Traveler HOMEMADE CANDIES A SPECIALTY CIGARETTES, CIGARS and TOBACCO “Meet Us at the Busy Bee ' ' T.N.ALLISON J. SONNIER ALPINE, TEXAS Headquarters for FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Telephone 188 Buy a Coupon Book and Save 5% “Where the Lobos Drink’’ At Your Service All the Time SMOKES : : : : CANDIES : : : DRINKS Try Our Fountain , ’Tis Better Than the Fountain of Youth . Page 243 G. K. LANGE Maker of HIGH GRADE COWBOY EQUIPMENT Our Machinery is the Best—Our Service Cannot he Equalled An Expert Shoe Repairing Department At the Students Service—Try Us ALPINE PUBLISHING COMPANY D. M BENNETT T. R. MOODY Prints Calling Cards and Takes Orders for Engraving Work Come Back Next Year or Send Some One in Your Place PUBLISHERS OF THE ALPINE AVALANCHE WILCOX BUS LINE FORT STOCKTON MONAHANS Lv. Fort Stockton 9:15 A. M. - 3:15 P. M. Lv. Monahans 11:30 A. M. - 6:30 P. M. Connections With All Busses and Trains to and from ALPINE AND McCAMEY All Points on Bankhead Highway Page 244 We Use Soft Water R. A. [Bob] WADE, Manager (Established 1909) The Old Reliable Corner Avenue B and Eighth Street - - Phone 37 ALPINE, TEXAS THE LOCUST SWIMMING POOL Located on COLLEGE AVENUE in the center of Alpine One of the Cleanest , Best Equipped and Most Modern Swimming Pools in Texas New Improvements for 1929 ----- CAS EDWARDS, Owner Page 2 5 MILK CREAM BUTTER ORIENT DAIRY ALL COWS TUBERCULIN TESTED All Employees Have Health Certificates MODERN EQUIPMENT—STRICTLY SANITARY Milk is Cooled to 50 Degrees and Bottled Without Contact of Hands UP TO DATE IN EVERY WAY W. L. MATTHEWS, Proprietor TELEPHONE 151 5c and 10c. — •$1.00 and Up BEN FRANKLIN CHAIN STORE ALPINE T MARKET 5T C. G. MORRISON, Prop. Popular Priced Merchandise VT ALUMINUM ENAMEL WARE DISHES, LACES CANDY, TOYS ) HOSIERY v v y UNDERWEAR TOWELS c) NOVELTY AND L GIFT GOODS the Year Round All Kinds of FRESH MEATS FISH AND OYSTERS IN SEASON TELEPHONES 219 and 205 Page 2 6 Washing - - - Storage Gas - -- -- -- -- Oil ------- Greasing General Line Accessories General Repair Work STOCKTON SERVICE STATION Fort Stockton Texas ALPINE LUMBER COMPANY MARATHON, TEXAS “BEST IN THE WEST” Make Riding Like Flying “A Car that is a Pleasure to Own and a Joy to Drive” Page 21ft ALAMO FILLING STATION FLASHLIKE GASOLINE Ethyl, Humble, Velvet Motor Oils Dayton Thorobred Tires and Tubes Complete Car Service TELEPHONE 54 FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS THE MARFA STATE BANK CAPITAL and SURPLUS WE SOLICIT YOUR BUSINESS W atsonu Anderson Company 3 ft g Adjacent to College Campus and Tennis Courts CAMP GRANDVIEW ALPINE, TEXAS A Strictly Modern THE Tourist Camp HOME BOYS We Have Groceries, Cold Drinks Candies, Etc. ALPINE, TEXAS - MARFA, TEXAS McCAMEY, TEXAS Patronage of College Students Appreciated Page 248 Western Department Stores - In Western States y - WOMEN’S WEAR MEN’S WEAR SHOES .% HOSIERY NOTIONS MARFA - ALPINE Connect Your Home With the World The Alpine Telephone System Brings Alpine Friends Together Modern Improvements for Your Service PROMPTNESS AND COURTESY —Is Our Motto HORD BARBER SHOPS At the Students’ Service All the Time EXPERT HA IR BOBBING QUICK SERVICE Page 249 HASSEN COMPANY Where Quality and Style Reign Supreme Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Childrens’ Apparel Trade With Us and Spend the Difference Expert Kodak Work Home of Good Photography” ALPINE STUDIO Service Satisfaction PHONE 43 Lizzie Thain Proprietress 1921 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928 and Now in 1929 Radios—Electric Supplies BUY OF W. E. CALDWELL ALPINE, TEXAS TELEPHONE _}o The Curio Shop of the Big Bend ELECTRIC GLOBES, CURLERS, IRONS AND GRILLS MEXICAN POTTERY, INDIAN RUGS AND RELICS They Are All Pleasing Gifts Page 250 SAN ANTONIO PRINTING CO. the ColleqeAnnual House of Texas- I V 130 SOLtDAD 51 SAN AINTOINIOJEXAS ) L.B.CLEGG I PRESIDENT GEO. H.ALTEKPU5E 1 VICE PRESIDENT FRANZ C.CROOS X VICE PRESIDENT WM.C. CLEGG JX TREASURER W. F. SI BERT )s J SECRETARY J I kstAw w | IRST AwARt = . :: . . : •. 7 Our display of quality 5 fr Z ' printing was awarded first prize in the two Exhibits of Printing in the Qraphic Arts Division at the Tenth District (Texas) conven¬ tion of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World .