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

Page 80 text:

The king of China said farewell SA 5huchS SD Glass President ..........,.,. Vice-President ...,,.... Secretary and Treasurer, Sponsor .............,.. Yell Leader .... Class Poet ......... Class Dictionary .... Class Cartoonist .... Class Pianist ,.,..... Class Song Leader ..... Class Police ........ . Class Sport ..... Class Artist ,... Class Baby .... Class Pest ....,.. Class Joke ......... Class Spendthrift ...,.. Qbffirers , . . . . . . , . . , . .ARTHUR PIERCE . . . .HELENA NELSON . . .... HERMINA ALBERS W. SMITH ......DOVER . 1 . .JOE NYE . . . .STODDARD .......BURLE1G1-1 . . .CARRY LUTHER . . . .HELENA NELSON .......,...DovER .....TR1NE ..............OSTERLOH . . . . ,FLORENCE GUTHR11-1 ......,......WELsH ..... AILES ,................ALEXANDER Class Dreamers ..., Bass SMITH AND JENNIE THOMPSON Class Sluffer ,,.,....,......,...,..,. i ,... OSBOURND Class Giggler .... Class Clown. . . .......,.EDNA ERBE . . . . .HARRY ANDERSQN Class Colors. . . ............, PURPLE AND GOLD HELPFUL HINTS TO HOUSELESS WIVES If we were a woman and did all the milking and then had a husband who doled out spending money in two- bit pieces, we would meet him at the front gate some placid summer evening and separate him from his pocketbook with a rolling pin. A woman of our acquaint- ance who had a husband addicted to this habit laid for her liege lord with an axe helve as he tip-toed around the barn and before she said, thus endeth the reading of the first lesson, he looked as if he had been pawed over by a traction engine. The next morning he arose at four A. M., built the fire, chased the clothes thru the wringer so fast that he set fire to the tub, scrubbed the Hoor and got break- fast with the apologetic and conciliatory air of a man who had dropped his teeth in the consomme at a church supper. There are times when a well-planned swat across the bridge of the nose with the bed slat, as a gentle hint to take his feet off the center table, and get busy about the premises, is effort well spent. We do not advise violence except in cases of extreme provoca- tion and then only with consent of the county attorney. JIST AND JEST OF IT If she saw Ailes in trouble, would Josephine draw Nye? If we were bound to fail, what would be the use of Trine? If Nettie Pierced her foot, would Luther Carrie her or would Madge Wheeler? If the flagpole leans to the northeast, which way does Harold Moline? Florence Guthrie does not like algebra but is very fond of English. To friends and foes of fancy, We know a man whose name is Smith, His other name is Chauncey. One hour in which to study, One hour in which to eat, Two hours to think how tired I am, And twenty hours to sleep. A Senior. Here comes the Mayor of the town, His retinue does followg His feet are trimmed with feathers, But his head is surely hollow. A Junior.

Page 79 text:

S bucks QM 'SAI Cutlass iaisturp On October 10, 1916, the railroad stations of Lincoln poured forth a body of pulchritudinous students, whose duty it is to make the class of 1920 larger and better than that of any preceding year. They are doing their utmost in every conceivable manner to accomplish the seemingly impossible expectations of their seniors. Their First class meeting was held on October 17, and was Hooded by interested and enthusiastic students. Our capable and very accommodating sponsor, Prof. C. W. Smith, was appointed by Prof. Bradford, thus saving the class much debating. There was then need of other oiiicers and at the next meeting the cream of the class was skimmed to furnish substance to fill the vacancy. The following students were elected: Edd Harris, president: Helena Nelson, vice-president: Her- mina Albers, secretary and treasurer, and Willard Dover, yell leader. 1 81 Owing to the death of a close relative Mr.'Harris was forced to leave us, the departure causing a gloom to fall upon his fellow students. At the next meeting, Harold Vincent was elected to the chair and has proven himself to be a most worthy successor. The next fork in the road was the contest for the bleachers for the football game. The class worked in cooperation, but owing to their unacquaintance and the sudden change from farm life, they were defeated by one of the upper classes. At the inter-class basketball games they won over the Juniors, which shows that they possess both skill and spirit. Recently our unlucky president was called away and once more the chair was left vacant. A meeting was called and the honor of being Freshman president was bestowed upon Arthur Pierce, whom the class looks upon as a most worthy leader.

Page 81 text:

Sbuclx5 ISA1 ,sm If Noah was born 4,000 years ago, when was Os- bourn? If Robertson is the brightest boy in the class, is Claude Green? - Our opinion of the study room Prof: Too long this cruel tyrant's foot has been upon our necks, He uses bunion plaster, also corn salve by the pecks. Patrick, lately over, was working in the yards of a railroad. One day, he happened to be in the yard office when the force was out. The telephone rang vigorously several times, and he at last decided that it ought to be answered. He walked over to the in- strument, took down the receiver, and put his mouth up to the transmitter, just as he had seen others do. Hello, he said. Hello, answered the voice at the other end of the wire, Is this 86159? Aw gwan, said Pat, Wha'dyo think Oi am, a boxcar? Eavesdropping exclaimed Adam as his wife tumbled out of the fig tree. Pat, shure and I see you're shavin' outside, called Mrs. Casey to neighbor Pat, who had taken advantage of 'the warm weather and was shaving in the yard. Begorra, he replied, And did ye think Oi was fur lined? . - Don't shoot, said Mike, The gun ain't loaded. I've got to, replied Pat, The bird won't wait. Seniors were born for great things, Juniors were born for small, But it is not yet recorded, Why Freshmen were born at all. Why is the study room like a Ford? Because there is a Crank in front and a lot of little Nuts in the rear. Max's Dad: Why, when I was a boy they used to say that if a person went out auto riding on Sunday that it would make his Grandmother turn over in her gravef' Young Max: I'll bet my Grandmother is a restless creature. Bobby was saying his prayer in a very low voice. I can't hear you, dear, his mother whispered. I wasn't talking to you, replied Bobby firmly. Stoddard: What is the Faculty? Burleigh: It's a board of people to help the Seniors run the school. Streitz was unfortunate enough to get caught in one of the pool room raids lately and was taken before the police magistrate to speak in his behalf. What is your name, said the magistrate. Streitz began to reply, St-sss-sss'. Stop that noise, and tell me your name, said the magistrate impatiently. Streitz continued, St-ss-ss. That will do, said the magistrate severely. Officer, what is the man charged with? g The policeman immediately responded, Your Honor, he's charged with soda water. Veteran: Nearly a generation and a half ago, my head was grazed by a bullet at the battle of Chicka- maugaf' Greatgrandson: There isn't much grazing there now, is there, Grandpa. l