University of Nebraska College of Agriculture - Shucks Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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'A lffllllx li is Prof. Dixon spoke chiefly on Chickens, basing his lectures on the utility side of the subject. He covered each point clearly and thoroly. If any came from his lectures without getting a touch of chicken fever they must. have slept thru the entire period. Some misunderstood him, however, when he invited us to go and sec thc chickens. A number of the boys went down town. - Fruit Growing, Vegetable Growing, Ornamentation of the Home Grounds, and Forestry were covered by Professors Howard, Hood, and Nicolet. They covered their subject by lectures and the use of lantern slides, bringing out some very interesting points. . The Dairy work opened the eyes of a good many students, as the profit, pleasure and possibility of this industry in Nebraska is greater than one imagines. The work was covered by lectures, demonstrations and trips thru the dairy barn. We were convinced that this industry is going to make a rapid growth in this state. Doctor Gain took up the subject of Animal Pathology. While he could not cover much of this subject during., the six weeks, he discussed the cause and prevention of digestive troubles-the teeth, contagious diseases, and emerg- ency surgery. The subject of Animal Husbandry covered ten hours per week of judging and four hours of the care, management, and feeding of live stock. In the judging work the students were given the chance to place the animals and then the instructor led an open discussion. More knowledge was obtained in this class than in any subject we were taught. Assistant Professor Warner held a meat-cutting demonstration during one period. The subject of Agricultural Engineering was conducted by Prof. Baer and Mr. Reynolds. They lectured on the subjects of Woodwork, Use of Tools, and Blacksmithing. Prof. Gramlich had charge of the subject of Feeding. All questions were thoroly discussed: Much interest was shown in this class. Q ' Taking the course thruout very little can be said in the way of unfavorable criticism. All of the lectures were clear and to the point,-covering only that which interested the practical farmer. The instructors were always willing to answer any questions we might ask at any time. All of the regular students tried to make us feel at home. SHORTHORN SHORT-COMINGS We first realized we were in the limelight when a number of Senior girls invaded our class room, armed with basketball Senior tickets. We had not considered basketball as yet, but could not withstand the attack of the ambitious and willing Seniors. We duly purchased the tickets. A One student became so enthusiastic over Agriculture Engineering that he asked the Principal if he might take a course in forgery. The student escaped. 149

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-H lliillklii ' li Zllibe winter Clinurse One hundred-sixty sons of the soil and sons of sons of the soil who were eager to absorb all the scientific methods of agriculture possible in six weeks, appeared on the University State Farm Campus January 2. One woman also registered for the course. Thevmen were of all ages, from sixteen to the age indefinite. The first day, registration, finding room and board, and sightseeing took all our time. Several Shorthorns found it difficult to find the place to register, but very few had any difficulty in discovering the treasurer's office. The Shorthorns had the distinction of being the first students to have classes in the new Dairy Industry building. Here Prof. Filley gave his series of lectures on Farm Management. He taught us the proper methods of putting the farm on a business basisg how to compute the cost of productiong what to debit and credit the farmg and how to manage the numerous marketing problems. His lectures made one realize that farming is a real business proposition. Numerous farm surveys wherein the business side of farming had been thoroly investigated made Prof. Filley especially competent to give this series of lectures. Prof. Hopt was our instructor in Crops. Here we found a man of the rapid-fire nature who never lost any time in introductory remarks, a man who always took up each lecture exactly where he left off with the preceding one. Prof. Hopt knew of the varied climatic and soil conditions of Nebraska in their relation to crops. He presented his subjects in a way that appealed to the practical farmer. The open discussion of the subject by the students should be especially mentioned. Interesting and valuable points were thus brought out. It was always a pleasure to attend this class. Q Prof. Young gave us a series of lectures on Soil, which dealt with the everyday problems regarding the relation of soil to crop production. He gave a brief survey of the different soils of Nebraska, the subject of soil moisture, soil erosion, drainage and irrigation, and such problems. Prof. Bruner came before us with many apologies as to the sanity C23 of the Bug-man. After a few lectures however, we realized that the Bug-men were rendering the human race, and especially the farmers, a service for which they should be given higher recognition . He gave us many interesting and valuable facts about the life and the control of insects. We all wished that we could have heard more of his lectures. Prof. Wilcox seemed to be cut for a chautauqua rather than a class room lecturer. His lectures on Plant Pathology seemed chiefiy to be based on a plant known as the Nebraska Gink. This plant seems to be afiiicted with a disease of not being able to distinguish between common things and higher artsg of not knowing how to properly spend his moneyg and of always wanting something for nothing. For example, he mentioned a case of a Gink who wrote in for information that would require ten dollars worth of work to obtain and enclosed a stamped envelope for a reply, After going over the shortcomings of the Nebraska Gink the professor showed us several lantern slides of other plants, their diseases, and then gave us literature on the methods of controlling these diseases. On the whole his lectures were very interesting f?J and rather restful, as they were quite a change from our daily work, ms

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Prof. Gain - Boys, on Saturday afternoon we will take up rope splicing and knots, etc. Don't make any dates for that time. V Student- Can't we bring our girls up here? Prof.- Sure thing-they're always interested in the right kind of a knot. Prof. Hopt- Why is northwestern Nebraska warmer than northeastern Nebraska? Baboon- Because it is closer to the equator. Prof. Bruner- Now how many know how a chinch bug tastes? No response. Well it tastes just like a bedbug, so now I suppose you all know how it tastes. Millionaire , with his fur cap, doesn't seem to appreciate the honor bestowed upon him by the frequent applauding of his worthy colleagues. Rowdyism and Agriculture are not synonymous according to Prof. Wilcox. However, the statement was not made until the last week of the term. The Shorthorns adopted the bandana handkerchief as the flag most becoming to the sons of the soil. Somebody must have inoculated the Shorthorns with college spirit, as they appeared in class room with handker- chiefs around their necks and an unintelligible yell that ended Yea Bo! Yea Bo! Yea Bo! l No. Those Shorthorns who are yelling aren't doing it under the impression that they're driving cattle. They're only trying to imitate the cadets answering the roll call. W9'll admit it WHS Quite 2 t9mPti1ti0N to keep from scratching our heads when Prof. Bruner was telling about lice. mo