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

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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

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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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SHORT COURSE BASKETBALL TEAM This is the first year the Winter Course has picked out a basketball team from among its' members. The team played in the inter-class games and won from the Seniors, who had previously defeated the other classes of the school. It all goes to show what pep and practice can do. lf!