University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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There were baseball games between different clubs, a Clee Club, an orchestra, and a marching band assembled. Social life was a reality. These new activities were brought to the fore by the University Missorlrian, the first 2. . , successful newspaper. The initial issue appeared in 1871 with Eugene Field as literary editor. It contained essays, news, and editorials, campaigning for heat in the chapel and support of school spirit. This spirit actually did occur in the '7Os. The bell was rung and the Presidents cow misplaced. Rustic bridges had been built and paths led to St. lVlary's Lake, named for Read's daughter, This was the site of a pagoda,-and couples meandered down to carve initials on the trees, of course. Men roamed the streets serenading and the era ended with i'Daisy, Daisy echoing throughout the campus. The 1880's brought a new president, Samuel Spahr Laws. The University was now divided into schools and professional departments, the original Jefferson Monument was secured, enrollment soared to 500, public service began with a farm institute and plow report. 1 1 IT MAY NOT BE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BUT FRANCIS QUADRANGLE DOESN,T HAVE 'ro BE A COLE COURSE Fon oua CHIEF EXECUTIVE. . 'ff 5 :'.A,1 . 1,- -lol' 1 , 5 i' :L-' 2-3 -' -., .4 ,z . f 2 - f - tl

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HOLES FOR HOUSING-GROWING PAINS FOR MISSOURI. CAREFUL WITH THE GORNERSTONE-MIZZOU MAY WHISTLE UDIXIEU BUT THE UNION ISAHERE TO STAY 22 H 4 I

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JESSE HALL DO1X'IE-LOFIY COVER FOR LIBERAL EDUCATION. Progress was made haltingly though, due to Laws. He suppressed the newspaperg he attempted to destroy the secret societiesf' Student discipline reached new heights as locks were put on doors until classes dismissed. He was not a popular President. Student life continued as the Missouri Athletic Association was formed. There were now two baseball and two football teams. They became known as the Tigers, named for local Civil War defenders. The ladies now were active at M. U. They wore uniforms of black wool with white shirtwaists and a plain black hat. So attired, they did calisthenics to music, and while Crowder was military commander, drilled with light guns and without corsets. 24