University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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“Weeth But Wan Feet” The young man smiled and doffed his hat And rose at once from where he sat, For she was sweet and fair to see And not a day past twenty-three. The car was crowded and his seat Accepted while his own two feet Before her held him in a trance; Her baggage check was labelled “France.” “I beg your pardon, Miss,” said he, “But honestly it seems to me That some time in the misty past, Your hand in mine 1 have held fast.” Her eyes were sad, her accents low, “Non, Non, Mesieur, eet ees not so! The onlee wan wat hold my han’ Was bein ze brave yong fighteeng man.” “Teez true he come from Amereek, But in ze war he loose wan feet And I, a Red Cross nurse, just zhen, Was nurse heem back to healt’ again.” “His face was torn; zhey wrap it so, If see again I’d hardly know. Zhey sent heem home to Amereek, An’ now tiz heem—se man I seek. “Eet ees ze slackaire wat you call, Ze man lak you—not go at all. Ze reeson I’m in Amereek Ees finding heem, weeth but wan feet.” “Then Antonette,” said he, “awake, This left foot here is but a fake. Behold the scars upon this cheek, I am the man ‘weeth but wan feet.’ ” “And if mistaken I am not, A photograph of me you’ve got.” The photograph was soon brought out. Comparison dispensed with doubt. And Antonette, with a chirp of glee, Just filled the arms of Ileneree. Today they live on Patriot Street, The girl and her man “weeth but wan feet.” —Dorothy Leader.

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“The Undersea Terror” On a sultry, dark night, about the middle of the summer, an Eng steamer was lying off the coast of Gallipoli, in the Sea of Marmora. ' mission this ship had to fulfill was to bring aid, in both men and provisk to their gallant brethren attacking the Turks. The crew consisted of ab two hundred and eighteen weather-beaten sailors, the majority of wh were capable of handling the ship’s guns if worst came to worst. The coast was about three hundred feet off the starboard bow. 1 broken outline was made more distinct by the rising of the moon direc behind the cliffs, causing one of the most beautiful scenic effects imag able. The peaks were low but indescribably jagged and cut with fissu: and canyons that lent a fantastic appearance as the shadows apparen played hide and seek among the rugged fastnesses. The trees at this ti) of the year were nearly stripped of their leaves and as they were broug into clear relief against the brilliant horizon, reminded one of a giant oc pus or a multiple armed man, waving his arms as if to warn the sh against danger from a reef or some other hidden entanglement. If t officers had but realized it, these were undoubtedly the hands of Pro’ dence. Early in the evening, the two young sons of the captain had obtain permission to fish in their small dory, on condition that they kept near tl steamer, since no light was allowed on the ship lest it be a target for tl Turkish batteries on the hill. Midnight came on; the boys had little succe. beyond catching a few inedible fish. “How about going back now, Jack?’’ said Roy. “Aw, I hate to quit now. You know how dad teases us when we don get enough halibut for a mess,” returned his brother. “I’ll tell you, let’s stay here a half an hour, and if we don’t get a bit in that time, I’ll row the dory back to the old hulk.” “All right, then. Say, did you see something sticking out of the wate over there?” “Go on! It’s only your imagination; don’t let fear get the best of yot Jack.” “I’m not sure, but it looked a lot like one of those submarine peri scopes Uncle read us about last night.” “Shucks, that was only a fish jumping out of the water,” scoffed Roy “Well, if it was, you’ll admit it was the first fish we’ve seer tonight.” “Look at the ship. What’s the matter? What are the people running around the deck for?” yelled Roy, in alarm. At that moment an enormous explosion rent the air, seemed to pound against the ear-drums as David's stone on the head of Goliath. The sky was livid and lit up for miles around, making the former darkness seem as bright as the noon of a summer day. After the first explosion, an awful stillness settled down over the entire country surrounding; a whisper might have been heard, or the fall of a marlin pin on the deck of the unfortunate craft. Then pandemonium broke loose; there were cries of, “Make her fast, Matey,” “What wouldn’t I give for a shot at that d---Dutchman,” or “Give me that life preserver, Bill.” These exhortations were made by men who realized that they were in grave danger of never seeing their loved ones again. {Contimud on Pagt 55)

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 W 'V«7 ftTBLGTICS Football S. N. S. Schedule. c s N. S - 0 0 S. N. S 0 River Falls . 58 s. N. S. 12 12 s. N. S. 12 Eau Claire 0 After several weeks of hard luck playing and poor coaching. Gerald Doonan was hired to coach the team, which he soon rounded into good shape. After Doonan took charge of the team we did not lose a game. We tied the strong Stevens Point team and ended the season by defeating the Eau Claire Normal. 12 to 0. The hoys did well considering the conditions under which they worked. Captain Larson was always on the job and much credit is due him for the line record which the hoys made. McQuirk was the shining light of the season. He made two touchdowns against the Stevens Point team. Weiss did consistent work all year. Waldc. who is a new man at football, showed signs of becoming a great player on account of his natural speed and aggressiveness. Track Team of 1917 Squad: Shaw, capt.; Donalds. Livingstone. Dopp. Moore, Joppa. Potter. Diffor. Morrill. The track season of 1917 opened with two veterans back. Donalds and Shaw. After the boys had done several weeks of work. George Jarvis from Grinncll College, Iowa, was employed to coach the team. The first meet was with the Dcnfcld High of Duluth nnd the Normal won by a large score. The second meet of the year was with Superior High and the team, although crippled by the loss of several of its men, won easily. The Normal track meet, which was scheduled, was called ofT and through the persistent work of the coach two men were entered in the Hlg Nine Conference moot at Chicago on June 9. Shaw and Donalds went to the meet and both did very enviable work. This Is the second team the Superior Normal has ever had and it is evident that with a good coach it can turn out fine teams. The fact that the team did so well is on account of the splendid coaching. Donalds and Shaw were the stars of the year. Donalds winning individual honors in the Denfeld meets and Shaw did the same in the Superior High meet. Donalds won 26 points for the two meets and Shaw won 28. Basket Ball The basket ball team accomplished wonders this year when we stop to consider that the team did not have a gym of their own. The boys were defeated by two Normals; the Superior team stands third in the northern half of the Normal conference. An arrangement was made with the Y. M. C. A. early In the year so that the team could use the gym during the hours from 6 to 7 o’clock. A great deal of credit is due to Coach Herman I . Uicbe and Captain George W. ’ 28