Trine University - Modulus Yearbook (Angola, IN)

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we Dine Alwaus ins Under existing conditions it is quite easy for one to believe that the reward for one's labor falls to others. ln other words, the laboring class of our population becomes poorer while the wealthy becomes wealthier. It may be well for us to study this situation since it affects everyone who is preparing Rgymon T, Roush himself to enter any branch of industry. Hggd Of Mpc-bfmjpgl Dgpgyfmgnf Possibly it is better to realize that the pub- lic always wins. All of our efforts are cumu- lative to the public welfare. As proof of this statement it is only necessary to brieiiy consider a few of our typical industrial endeavors. For instance, consider the automobile industry which at the present time is quite busy. Although we know there are over ten million unemployed in- dividuals at this time, that basic materials such as iron, copper, and lead are at very low prices, and that there is labor unrest due in many cases to low wages, the profits of auto manufacturers are low and, in many cases, at the vanishing point. However, the public which represents the consumer buys more value-even with a theoretical fifty-nine cent dollar-than ever before. Again, consider taxation. Some say that our government is dominated by rich men. Everyone says, 'tSoak the rich with tax charges. Nevertheless, our present Congress voted with a big majority to spend almost five billions of dollars so that no person need go without the necessities of life. It must be true that the public always wins.

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Getting Along ln tbe meld After graduation every student should be interested in what he is going to do and as to how he is to succeed. Many folks will tell him times are dif- ficult and that there is not much chance for advancement at the present time. However if the graduate will apply himself, study eonditions, develop his personality, he will discover there are many things to do and many positions to be filled. ln fact it takes conditions just as they now exist to bring out the best a person has to offer and many folks are right now benefiting by what might be called emergency conditions. The next question to come up would probably be Wliat, is the rule or procedure to follow in order to get along in the world? There is no exact rule but there are many things to do that can not but help out a. lot. One of the rules is to get down to real honest Work again. The world is always looking for a number of young folks who are Willing to really get down to work. Study individuals who already have good positions and try to determine just why they continue to hold down their positions. Always be ready to pick up methods which have helped others to get along in the World and remember about ninety-eight per cent of What many folks style as luck is simply an application of common everyday Work. W. A. Pfeifer Vice-Presidezzt Head of Electrical Departmezzz' 'V - ?:T-1 4 , Q . '- as ,,...... , ,git ,, -..,,,,,,....--.,-1

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G9OUT'CGlEU l H899 Resoureefulness is the quality that enables its possessor to make the most of his opportunities, to do the right thing i11 emergencies, and to avert disaster by good judgment and presence of mind. In Engineering' and Business it is the resourceful man who will always be found in the lead. He takes advantage of an opportunity before those ai-opml him know of its existence. It is the close observation of little things which is the secret of success in Engineering, Business, and every pursuit of life. Human knowledge is but an aecumula- gp W tion of small facts made by sueeessive gen- ' A- -.,,,I erations of men, the little bits of knowledge ' , fig and experience treasured up and placed ' . in 11ew eomhinations by the resourceful. is A Though many of these facts and observa- tions seemed, in the first instance, to have 3 but little significance, they are all found to T have their uses and fit in their proper places. s 1 ,r F ln the case of the conic sections discovered E by Appolonius, twenty centuries elapsed he- Q . - - l tore they were made the basis ot astronomy. . I - QP DZ UQ2. Q-UP' P -J FLC. 25 F-33 'X 91: P-' Sa: 1? zen D mr' Ui 35' r- 1 5.9 f-+5 '-'ID rc Y-r io '43 'fo A oe- 4 T? Tw F-9- :-an me Myer'-at abstraet relation of lines and surfaces, it is probable that but few of our mechanical in- ventions would have been in use today. To the resourceful, nothing is insignifi- eantg even accidents and failure are but stepping-stones and guide-posts to greater achievements and success. The greatest mis- fortune that can befall a young man is to lean on others for support while his char- aeter is forming. The oak that stands alone to contend with the blast of the storm only takes deeper root and stands the firmer for succeeding conflicts. So it is with men. Those who are trained to resoureefulness are ready to go out and contend with the stern- est conflicts of life. The storms of adversity are sure to come. Resourcefulness is never found in the company of idleness, but thrives upon neces- sity and hard work. +72 G. G. Niehous Head of Civil Department Y 'Cf'