University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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JOHN A. H. KEITH “Keeper-of-the-Paths-of-Men” In the early ages, when the nations and the tribes were strong and mighty, there was one nation which was mightier and stronger than any other. And this nation the Great Spirit ruled himself. But as he thought of all his tasks and cares, he said. For this my strongest nation I must have a strong helper. And so as his helper he chose the greatest brave of all the nations, and he called him. Keeper-of-thc-Paths-of-Men. As the moons came and went, far to the north there sprang up another nation, younger than this greatest nation, and very ambitious and vigorous. And the Great Spirit communed thus within himself: “ ‘The-Keeper-of-the-Paths-of-Mcn' has become too great to be merely a helper. In the north is needed a young and active chief. I will send him to lead this new nation of mine. And so it was. that the Keeper-of-the-Paths-of-Men became the ruler of the Oshkosh nation. And under his wise, watchful leadership this strong, ambitious nation has become great and exceedingly successful. Inspired is each brave and maiden within it. by the chieftain's matchless talks, which earn.’ winged messages straight from his heart to theirs and sow the seeds of earnest, unselfish purpose in their lives. Great and glorious has been his career, and splendid his victories, but in the mind of the Great Spirit his mightiest achievement has been the transformation and ennobling of the young lives beneath his care, which he has molded into helpful, noble men and women. ‘7

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H. S. Youker “The-Ruler-of-Growing-Life” Par liack in the ages of mists and shadows there dwelt in the land of the living, a ruler strong and true. A powerful helper was he of Gitchce Manitou, mightiest Ruler of all. And this ruler’s dominions included the forests and plants and flowers.—all the world of wild, happy, growing things. Patiently worked he. and long, transforming the ugly, deformed children of his realm into glorious Icings, each one a dispenser of Sunshine and Light And then did Gitchce Manitou. Gracious Helper of all mankind, receive from a far-distant tribe, a cry,—beseeching, insistent. nd the cry was for one who could change and transform the children of Oshkosh to glorious, helpfu' dispensers of Sunshine and Light. And . in his kindness of heart, to Oshkosh did Gitchce Manitou send the Ruler-of-Growing-Litc.” and there you may sec him today,—ever patient and helpful.—transforming, inspiring the Youths ami the Maidens. tS