Warrensburg Latham High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Warrensburg, IL)

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CG?' v rtv •- ■ t- “ j5% .- ' 1 2 .‘ .■ •• ■ Cardinal Published by W irrensbur$ Commumtij Hi$li School Warrensburg, Illinois ([CARDINAL)) DEDICATION I Lila II. Engel ha nit, we the pupils of the Warrensburg Community High School dedicate this Cardinal of nineteen hundred twenty-six. CARDINAL Five 4- 4- 4- CARDINAL THE 1 ‘ 26 CARDINAL STAFF Standing, left to right—Richard Beall, Ass. Adv. Mgr.; Eugene Ault, Adv. Mgr.; Archie Spitzer, Bus. Mgr.; John Stone, Art Editor; Miss Engelhardt, Advisor. Sitting—Charles Hall, Athletic Editor; Vera Smith, Ass. Editor-in-Chief; Mary Waggoner, Editor-in-Chief; Mildred Dietrich, Literary Editor; Mildred Crantz, Joke Editor; Martha Janvrin, Ass. Literary Editor. The Cardinal stair of 1926, composed of ten members, was nominated and elected in October. Miss Engelhardt was chosen by the staff as faculty advisor. lh Cardinal is the year book published by the students of the War-rcnsburg High and is representative of the entire school. We do not feel that publication should be restricted to any class in our school, but should be open to the entire student bcdy. With this thought in mind, we, the students of W. C. H. S., present this 1926 Cardinal, hoping that you may receive much enjoyment from it in years to come. Six I Seven fCARDINALj) George L. Orr. B.Ed. Princi pal Mathematics Carbondale Normal, Illinois Stale Normal r Eight (CARDINAL)) Nine f CARDINAL 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION George A. Gilman. President Howard R. Culp James M. Eyinan John E. Albert David Faith '1 tn Eleven ([CARDINAL]) L. M. Hardin Science and Coach Monmouth College; Illinois State Normal U. Lila H. Engelhart, B.S. English, Latin University of Illinois. Twelve Mary Short Commercial Illinois State Normal U. Ruth C. Young, A.B. University of Illinois. Thirteen + Fourteen Fifteen Olive Buckley “Star Bright” ’24; “Poor Married Man” ’24; “Home Came Ted” ’25. Vivacious, merry, free from care With sparkling eyes and dusky hair. Lager alike for work or play. Through life she takes her happy way. Helen Crossman “Star Bright” 24; Basketball ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club ’25, ’26; Cardinal Staff ’24, '25; Yice-Pres. Class ’24. Helen is a quiet lass, Studies hard each day, Always knows her lessons well And believes in work, then play. Maud Deitrich Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; “Gyp v Rover,” ’25; Sec. Treas., ’26; Orchestra, ’24. If e’er you need a kindly word To cheer you any day. You're sure to get it, if you meet With iMaud along the way. Mildred Dietrich Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; Cardinal Staff, ’26; Orchestra, ’24. Mid is some girl, we'll declare With sparkling eyes and dark brown hair. Likes to dance, laugh and be merry, Thinking life was not made for worry. Sixteen James Eyman Class Pres., ’23; Orchestra, ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25; Basketball, ’25, ’26; Track, ’25; W. Club, ’26; Sec. Literary, ’24; Pres. Literary, ’26; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; “Looks Like Rain, ’25; “Gypsy Rover, ’25. Jimmy's brainy, Jimmy’s snappy Jimmy's peppy, full of fight, Jimmy's busy Jimmy’s happy. When with a girl—on a moonlight night. Margaret Eyman Orchestra, ’25; Sec. Treas. of Class ’24; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; Cardinal Staff, ’25. None but she and Heaven knows of what she's thinking. It may be either books or beaus. Fine scholarships or fancy clothes. Percent or prinking. Thelma Garrett Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25. She likes to cook. She likes to sew, But when Frances comes around She isn’t slow. Ruth Gillen “Home Came Ted,” ’25. Naught disturbs her placid features. Never troubles she her teachers. Quietly she does each day The work that lies along her way. Seventeen Charles Hall Basketball, ’25, ’26; W. Club, ’26; Track, ’25; Class Pres., ’26; Cardinal Staff, ’26; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; “Looks Like Rain,” ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26. Charlies is some basket-bailer When he's working on the floor. Yet he is greater as a heart smasher When he’s talking at the door. Herbert Kerwood Track, ’25; Pres. Literary, ’24; W. Club, ’26. Catch me girls, I’m a butterfly But you must pursue, For I’m so shy. Lucille Lehn Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Sec. Treas., Literary, ’25; Class Pres., ’22; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; Orchestra, ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25; Cardinal Staff, ’24. Just a plain good old sport. That’s what she is Ever ready to lend a hand —When the candy is passed around. Winifred Pease Basketball, ’23, ’24, ’25; Orchestra, ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25; “Looks Like Rain,” ’25; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; Cardinal Staff, ’26. Stenography, typewriting that’s me kid. I’m an efficient yours truly old girl. My fingers they tickle the lettered keyboard. And grind out perfects in a whirl. Eighteen Earl Rau Vice-Pres. Literary, ’24; Sec. Treas. Literary, ’26; Cardinal Staff, ’25. Earl is a quiet chap With mind of studious turn. He says he doesn’t come to play. He comes to school to learn. Merritt Pease Basketball, ’25, ’26; Track, ’25; W. Club, ’26. Here’s a studious boy. For learning he has great regard, And that may be the reason why He never finds his lessons hard. Everett Pease Basketball, ’24, ’25, ’26; Baseball, ’24, ’25; W. Club, ’25, 26. Of Cupid's dart he has no fear. For to a girl he never goes near; And for frivollies he has no lime, That sort of thing is out of his line. Rena Rogers Sec. Literary, ’25; Orchestra, ’22, ’23, ’24, ’25. So sweet, so quiet, so modest, so bright She rattles the typewriter with all her might. And yet, she never attempts to fight, When Soakcy” insists on an extra night. Nineteen Virgil Schroeder Pres. Literary, ’25; Basketball, ’24, ’25. ’26; Baseball, ’24, ’25; Orchestra, ’23, ’24; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; W Club, ’24, ’25, ’26. Taters is quite the slickest bird On any old gym floor. When people come to see him play They always come for more. Archie Spitzer Class Pres., ’25; Vice-Pres., Literary, ’24, ’25, ’26; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; “Home Came fed,” ’25; “Looks Like Rain,” ’25; “Star Bright,” ’24; Basketball. ’25. ’26, “W” Club, ’26, Cardinal Staff, ’25, ’26. Conceited not, and popular too, Learning, his one ambition, Liable though to swerve from his path. Under a certain condition. Craig Waller Vice-Pres. Class, ’26; Pres. Literary, ’26; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; Track, ’25. Just give me a dreamy atmosphere And a girl with soft brown eyes. And earth will be no desert drear. But a bit of Paradise. Mary Waggoner Vice-Pres. Literary, ’24; Orchestra, ’23, ’24, ’25; Glee Club, ’25, ’26; “Gypsy Rover,” ’25; “Home Came Ted,” ’25; “Poor Married Man,” ’24; Cardinal Staff, ’25, ’26; Basketball, ’24. Mary is our pianist. We couldn't do without her, She studies hard, she dresses well. That’s all we know about her. Hazel Wright Twenty (CARDINAL) SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four full years of trials, failures, and successes, go to make this, outclass history, interesting. We feel that our High School life is like a drama, and so it shall be here represented. ACT I Time, 1922-1923 The curtain rises on twenty-four new Freshmen assembling at the High School. Each is dazzled by the glitter of High School life and overwhelmed by the dignified air of the place. Slowly the mysteries of Algebra and Lat'n are unfolded to them and soon the needed adjustments are made. The first eventful social feat of the season was a wiener roast staged at the Lehn home. The Freshies display, in a splendid manner, their ability to entertain. All through the first year the Freshmen show their unusual aptitude until, at the close, their names have been set in startling letters upon the annals of the school. ACT II Time, 1923-1924 Twenty-three egotistical, yet eager Sophomores take their seats in the second section of the assembly. All have become accustomed to High School life in the previous year and, as a consequence, each has assumed a scholarly air and begun his work in earnest. The class takes an active part in the school activities and makes abundant contributions to athletics and music. This year several of the members also help in the publication of the Cardinal. During this act, the scene is shifted from the old school building to the beautiful new one which the community has provided for us. The class finds the new building very interesting but soon all explorations are completed and they are settled down to work as before. No special social event occurs in this year but all take an active part in the regular social activities. The act closes a tremendous success. Twenty-one ACT 111 Time, 1924-1925 Twenty-three Juniors take the stage. Enthusiasm runs high; a tremor of excitement permeates the air. In athletics several Juniors win their letters. The Junior play, “And Home Came Ned,” is staged and goes over big. Compliments to the Juniors! When the operetta, “Gypsy Rover,” was given, four Juniors were chosen for the cast. All thru this year, the Juniors keep their banner high, preparing themselves for the title of Seniors, which will befall them in the ensuing year. As the last big event of the year, the Junior-Senior entertainment is not to be forgotten. In casting aside our title “Juniors” for a more dignified one, “Seniors” we look back upon this year as one never to be forgotten, dear to the hearts of all in the class of ’26. ACT IV Time 1925-1926 Twenty-one calm and dignified Seniors enter upon the stage for the last act of the play. All try to appear calm, but really very excited and nervous as they realize that they now hold the title of Seniors, and are to graduate within a short time. The Seniors are very well represented in athletics as many members of the “Class” are partaking in all branches of sports. In the School play, “Am I Intruding,’’five Seniors were chosen for the cast. At the time that the Cardinal was going to press, the Senior Play and the Junior-Senior Banquet had not been given but we look forward to both occasions with a great deal of pleasure. As time for graduation draws near, we cannot help but feel how wonderful and pleasant our four years have been at W. C. II. S. We realize that it has been very hard for the teachers in trying to teach us different subjects, but at the same time we feel that they have succeeded. It might be well to say again that these four short years spent here will be kept close at hand and not forgotten. Twenty-tiro (CARDINAL! SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Having passed the last twenty years as an old maid school teacher, I found myself very tired and downhearted from trying to put modern ideas of literature and science into the dumb heads of the descendants of our generation. So I decided to spend the year of 1946 in travel. While I was speeding toward the West in my new fliver airplane, I saw some men putting up large circus signs. 1 always was interested in circuses so I slackened my speed and with a deft shifting 1 landed neat on° of the signs. The men looked up in surprise and I was equally surprised to find that one was James Eyman an old classmate of mine in 1926. He called my attention to the good workmanship of the signs and said they had been drawn by Herbert Kerwood. While noticing the wonderful workmanship I found that it was the Spitzer-Albert Circus owned by Archie Spitzer and Martha Albert. Right then I decided to attend the circus. So I asked Jim where 1 could find a good hotel. He said he know of a place better than any hotel and gave me an address. S:nce the town of Maroa had grown so much since I had last been there, I had a hard time finding my destination. When 1 arrived there and rapped at the door whom do you suppose came? It was my dear old friend, Maud. She was very busy getting her clothes ready to send to the laundry. She told me that Olive Buckley and Lucile Lehn, had just started a new laundry and it did splendid work. During that week which preceded the circus Maud and I had a lovely visit. One evening when we tuned in on the radio we were both agreeably surprised to hear it announced that there would then be a vocal duet by the famous Pease twins accompanied by Earl Rau the world renowned pianist. As we had never before had the pleasure of hearing them, we enjoyed the number very much. Then we begain talking about our other classmates of ’26. Maud said that Mildred was with the circus and she had written of other old friends in the same circus. The day of the circus dawned too quickly for me for I knew that immediately afterward I must be on my way. We started early so that we could take in everything. One of the first side shows we came to was one by snake charmers. Since Maud was so interested in snakes we went in. There were two persons, a man and a woman, with snakes wrapped around their heads and others draped over their bodies. They tossed the snakes to each other and tied them in knots and played with them in every way. 1 wanted to leave but Maud wanted to stay so we watched a while longer. Just as we were about to leave we found the eyes of the Twenty-three woman snake charmer fixed on us. We began to feel creepy but suddenly her expression changed, becoming friendly. She immediately turned and spoke to her companion in shorthand. Then they both came toward us and as they neared we recognized them as Rena Rogers and Craig Waller. As we had plenty of time left we decided to go in another side show. We decided on the one showing the fattest man and fattest woman in the world. There we found two of our old classmates, Charles Hall and Margaret Eyman. We were not very much surprised because they had shown a slight tendency of becoming fat in their younger years. We had a pleasant chat with them and found them as jolly as ever. The time for the main show was nearing so we entered the large tent. There we saw a group of small boys feeding peanuts to the elephants. We wondered where their nurse was and presently we found her talking to the keeper of the elephants. We immediately recognized him as Virgil Schroeder and went over to speak to him and found that the nurse was Helen Crossman. For the center performance of the main show there were many lions in a cage with a little girl. She was ordering them around and having them leap through rings of lire. She shot blank cartridges at them when they came too close to her. Maud recognized the girl as Mildred Dietrich. Just then a pony came trotting in with a girl standing on one foot on its back. Behind this one came two others with two other girls. The girls began to dance as the ponies went faster. Then they leaped from their ponies into rings as the ponies went on around the circle. As they passed the girls jumped on them again. When the ponies with their riders came rushing past us we recognized the girls as Mary Waggoner, Ruth Gillen and Thelma Garrett. The next morning 1 started back East for I had decided to teach again as I knew that the best part of my trip was over and I felt so refreshed after having seen most of my classmates of ’26 and heard about the welfare of the rest. —Winnifred Pease. Twenty-four {(CARDINAL)) LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of 1926 of W. C. H. S., being sound of mind, memory and understanding, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, that is to say: We bequeath to the faculty our thanks and appreciation for all they have done for us. To the Juniors we bequeath the assembly hall, and the honor of becoming Seniors. To the Sophomores we do will our humble character, our talent, our quietness in the assembly hall, and our distinguished athletes as a living example of what they should become. To the Freshmen we bequeath our section of the “thinkers” list and all our early mistakes (since they have none of their own.) We individually bequeath the following: I, Earl Rau, do bequeath my artistic ability to Luther Paxton. I, Olive Buckley, do will my love for diamonds and my weekly visits to the barber shop to Martha Janvrin. I. Thelma Garrett, do bequeath my thrilling good times and my ability to chew gum to Ruby Clem. I, Virgil Schroeder, do leave my position as running guard to Christy Albert. 1, Craig Waller, do bequeath my gift of gab to James Williams and my daily naps in class to John Lehn. I, Mary Waggoner, do bequeath to Helen Gulick my accomplishments as a pianist. I, Mildred Dietrich, do will my freckles and my always ready to giggle to Jean Waller. I, Charles Hall, do will to Edna Turner a l°rgr 1 ottle of “reduce me quick.” I, Archie Spitzer, do will to Herman Nottleman my beautiful red hair. I, Herbert Kerwood, do will my light fantastic movements to Clarence Elder. I, Maud Dietrich, do will to Eunice Bost my studious disposition and an “Every-ready” smile. I, James Eyman, do bequeath to all the boys my ability to resist all monkey remarks and the power to punish those uttering the same. I, Winifred Pease, do will to all the girls a peep into my secret box, “How to get good grades from any English teacher.” I, Margaret Eyman, do bequeath to Dale Waller my vast collection of “stub pencils,” certain that they will prove a beneficial asset in his perpetual vacation at the pencil sharpener. I, Martha Albert, leave to Josephine Kruzan my skill in appearing to be the shyest symbol of innocence. I, Merrit Pease, do bequeath to Lockwood Simpson my bottle of “Sta-comb,” guaranteeing it to give personal magnetism that will make him a leading ladies’ man. Twenty-five CCARDINALJ I, Ruth Gillen, do bequeath to John Albert my ability to test watermelons. I, Helen Crossman, leave to Margaret Herron a “brand new beau,” requesting the use “Shinola to keep him looking thus. I, Rena Rogers, bequeath to Marie Trusner, my ability to vamp, while to Edna Turner I bequeath my low heel Oxfords hoping to prevent further disturbance on the stairs. I, Everett Pease, leave to John Herron my back seat in the assembly hall assuring him it is a suitable location for a good time. I, Lueile Lehn, do will to Mildred Crantz my ability to master a violin. Sealed and signed this tenth day of April in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty-six. The Class of 1926. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Invocation ........ Senior Charge........ Junior Response Music ............... Baccalaureate Sermon Benediction.......... MAY 30, 1926 ............. Rev. Gordon Waggoner .......................Charles Hall. ...................... Eugene Ault .... Rev. H. A. Cotton Rev. Gordon Waggoner COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM JUNE 3, 1926 Invocation ............. Salutatory ..... Piano Solo.............. Valedictory ............ Vocal Solo.............. Commencement Address . Presentation of Diplomas Benediction............. Rev. Gordon Waggoner ..... Mildred Dietrich ...... Mary Waggoner ......Winnifred Pease ........ Archie Spitzer ...J. M. Eyman Rev. H. A. Cotton Twenty-six f CARDINAL)) TYPING CLASS First row: (left to right) Maud Dietrich, Ruth Gillen, Janies Eynian. Second row: Charles Hall, Margaret Eyman, Mildred Dietrich. Third row: Helen Crossman, Rena Rogers, Martha Albert. Fourth row: Craig Waller, Virgil Schroeder, Winifred Pease, Miss Short (teacher). Fifth row: Frank Janies, Olive Buckley, Archie Spitzer, Herbert Kerwood. Twenty-seven f CARDINAL)} ABRAHAM LINCOLN “Have you ever realized it, my friends, that Lincoln, though grafted on the West, is essentially, in personnel and character, a Southern contribution?” —Walt Whitman. The moral life of Lincoln cannot be characterized alone because of the fact that the moral character was woven into all of his life. He is quoted as saying he had never joined a church because he found difficulty in giving his assent without mental reservation to the long complicated statements of Christian doctrine which characterize their Articles of Belief and Confession of Faith. He said when a church inscribed over its altar, as its sole statement of qualification for membership, the Saviour’s condensed statement of the substance of the Gospel, “Thou shalt love thy Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself,” he would then join that church with all his heart and with all his soul. His moral characteristic is shown throughout his entire life. A great deal of his greatness he contributed to his mother who died when he was young. In all cases he always spoke with a great tenderness and deep love for her. Lincoln had a way of viewing a thing as right or wrong. He was the friend of the down and out, and needy, although he never cared to defend the guilty while he was a lawyer. No one knows how much the trip to New Orleans had to do with the ideas he formed concerning slavery. He said on this trip, “If ever I get a chance to hit it, I’ll hit it hard.” He carried out his resolution later in life after becoming President, by issuing his wonderful Proclamation of Emancipation. As President and man, during the war he was lenient with friend and foe alike. If a worn and tired soldier fell asleep while on duty, he would do his utmost to have him forgiven. If either a “Union” or “Johnnie” did him a foul play, he would forgive him. He had more than human, divine patience. Lincoln had the power of winning a foe to his cause by presenting his side of the matter. If he could but get the person to listen, he had very little trouble in causing him to see the matter as he did. This fact is proven in two incidents in Thomas Dixon’s book, “The Southerner.” His re-election came and with it his wonderful inaugural speech, which rang with clear and quivering emotions over the vast crowd gathered. “With malice toward none; with charity for all; let us strive on to finish the work we are in........” After the war, the South grew to respect the man who had loved, yet fought her, for what he believed to be her highest good. The war over, his great work accomplished in destroying slavery and restoring the Union, there were but two tasks on which he had set his heart—to heal the bitterness of the war and to remove the negroes from such close contact with the whites. But the end came too soon to see him accomplish these ends. On April 14, 1865, while attending Ford’s theater in Washington, he was shot by John Wilkes Booth. With the flash of his pistol and the words, “Sic semper tyrannis,” he leaped to the stage and made his exit. “Thus the curtains had been softly drawn apart, the Angel of Death entered, paused at the sight of the smile on his rugged, kindly face, touched the drooping shoulders, and called him to take the place he had won among the earth’s immortals, leaving to us ‘ “ the greatest memory of our world’.” —Mildred Dietrich, ’26. Twenty-eight Twenty-nine ((CARDINAL)) JUNIORS Standing: (left to right) Harry Oakes, James Williams, Eugene Ault. Sitting: Edna Turner, Ruby Clem. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 1, 1923 seven young people entered W. C. H. S. as Freshmen. No special class activities were held during their Freshmen year, except that they were entertained by the school at a weiner roast in Dietrich’s grove. The next year with two members missing and one newcomer,—they enrolled again, this time as Sophomores. During this year they maintained the same standards as the year before. This year with one member missing, the other live enrolled as Juniors. When they held their first class meeting, they elected the following members for class officers: President...................... Eugene Ault Vice-President ................ Ruby Clem Secretary and Treasurer ...... Harry Oakes They chose Miss Short as their class advisor. Thirty Thirty-one SOPHOMORES Top row: (left to right) Herman Nottelman, Homer Trusner, John Stone, Charles Haines, Earl Clem, John Albert, John Herron. Standing: Earlene Major, Vera Smith, Virginia Crossman, Eunice Bost, Margaret Herron, Ida Bell Major, Helen Gulick. Lulu Rogers, Jean Waller, Erma Robbins. Sitting: Eva Brooks, Martha Janvrin, Mary Rau, Ethel Robinson, Marie Trusner, Mildred Crantz, Ruth Major, Velma Baum. Front row: Wallace Cooper, Harold Vaughan, Stanley Beall, Richard Beall, Dan Hursh. Thirty-two CARDINAL)) SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 1, 1924, a class of thirty-five members, the largest in the history of W. C. H. S., assembled at the High School for admittance as Freshmen. Class election was held early in the school year and the following officers were elected: President ................. Earlene Major Vice-President ............. Lulu Rogers Secretary and Treasurer .... Virginia Crosman In athletics and music, the “Freshies” were in no way slack in their contributions and one member of the class was elected to a position on the annual staff. The primary social event of the year was a weiner roast given by the Sophomores for the Freshmen. On September 7, 1925 thirty-two members of the previous year and two newcomers enrolled again,—this time as Sophomores. Early in the year the following class officers were elected: President..................... Harold Vaughn Vice-President ...........................Ruth Major Secretary and Treasurer......... Richard Beall The Sophomores were active in athletics and several members of the class were elected to the annual staff. The social event of the year was a party given by the Sophomores for the Freshmen. The Sophomores gave a party for the Freshman class. There was some candy made which was fed to the Freshies. Where did Orbie go? In spite of the candy everyone had a good time. Thirty-three Thirty-four {(cardinal! Thirty-five {[CARDINAL j) FRESHMEN Top row: (left to right) Elden Schroeder, Harold Sheneman, Orbie Young, Luther Paxton. Middle row: Clarence Elder, Nellie Burdine, Velma Schroeder, Christy Albert. Sitting: Edith Miller, Ivetta Kerwood, Josephine Kruzan. FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES On September 7, 1925 twelve Freshmen enrolled at the Warrensburg Community High School. All went well and there were no mishaps except that they forgot to go to class the first day. The class elections were held early in the year and the following officers were elected: President .................. Christy Albert Vice-President ......... Josephine Kruzan Secretary and Treasurer .... Harold Sheneman Class Colors.......Blue and silver Class Flower........White Carnation Class Motto ......... Work and Win The Freshmen entered whole heartedly into the activities of the year. They were delightfully entertained by the Sophomores at a party on November the sixth. Although the Freshmen are but beginners in High School, they are proving their ability to succeed. Tliirty-six ((CARDINAL)) □ 'ZD ' 1 - F= ZZD ' I pZ! imn . J==u i=£l i=_ Thirty-seven ((CARDINAL)) BASKETBALL Top row: (left to right) Mr. Hardin (coach), Merrit Pease, Charles Haines, Herman Nottleman. Middle row: Dan Hursh, James Eyman, Archie Spitzer, Eugene Ault, Stanley Beall, Harold Vaughn. Sitting: Everett Pease, Frank James, Charles Hall, Harry Oakes, (not in picture) Virgil Schroeder. GENERAL ATHLETICS General Athletics as a whole have been very successful this year. In the early fall Coach Hardin held beginners’ football practice about three times a week. These practices were held to teach the fundamentals of football, and there were no games played with other teams. Much interest was aroused in this branch of sport and next year we should be represented by a team. Early in November first call was issued for basketball. About twenty boys were present for this and a first and second squad were organized. The first team had a very successful season with eleven victories and eight defeats. Tournaments seemed to be our “jinx” as we lost both in the Thirty-eight ((cardinal! Stonington tournament and the district. With Oakes, Ault, Haines, Beall, Nottleman, Waller, Hursh, and Vaughan back again next year we should look forward to a very promising season. Track is another sport very popular at W. C. H. S. About twenty fellows tried out for the team and with good practice should develop a first class team. With much good material available a good showing is expected in baseball. The following are the basketball scores: Total W. C. H. S.......... 18- W. C. H. S........ 10 W. C. H. S........ 14 W. C. H. S....... IS, W. C. H. S........ 22 W. C. H. S........ 21 W. C. H. S........ 17 W. C. H. S........ IS W. C. H. S........ 20 W. C. H. S........ 21 W. C. TT. s.......... n W. C. H. S......... 0 W. C. H. S......... 9 W. C. H. S........ 8. W. C. H. S........ 18 W. C. H. S........ 29 W. C. H. S........ 19 W. C. H. S........ 29 W. C. H. S......... 5 W. C. IT. S....... 312 Kenney 17 Argenta 20 Chestnut 11 Latham 8 Niantic 10 Clinton . 13 Argenta 11 Kenney 10 Latham 6 Moweaqua 9 Mt. Zion . 11 Niantic 23 Clinton 23 Moweaqua 22 Taylorville 24 Blue Mound ... 8 Hammond 8 Assumption 30 Macon 31 Opponents TRACK One of the most popular sports at W. C. H. S., is track, although the track field was too wet to practice on at the beginning of the season. About 15 boys came out to start training for running, etc. There were boys present in nearly every branch of track. Some of them are inexperienced but with practice should develop a nice little team. At this time there has been no plans made as to a County Track meet but it is expected that there will be one, as well as an invitational meet. Since Pyles, last year’s Captain-elect has left our school, it will be necessary to elect a new one. Thirty-nine THE “W” CLUB Top row: (left to right) Stanley Beall, Charles Haines, James Eyrnan, Merrit I’ease, Herman Nottleman. Middle row: Mr. Hardin, Harry Oakes, Archie Spitzer, John Stone, Mr. Orr. Sitting: Herbert Kerwood, Everett Pease, Frank James, Charles Hall. Not in picture) Virgil Schroeder. Forty Forty-one f CARDINAL! GLEE CLUB Top row: (left to right) Homer Trusner, Charles Hall, Archie Spitzer, Eugene Ault, Craig Waller, Richard Beall. Middle row: Mary Waggoner, Martha Janvrin, Margaret Eyman, Ida Bell Major, Jean Waller, Erma Robins, Edna Turner, Maud Dietrich, Virginia Crossman, Miss Engelhardt (director). Sitting: Earlene Major, Ruth Major, Edith Miller, Josephine Kruzan, Helen Grossman, Mildred Dietrich, Ivetta Kerwood, Velma Schroeder. The W. C. H. S. Glee Club was organized in October with Miss Engel-hart as the director. The purpose of the club was to promote vocal music which until last year has suffered neglect in the school. At Christmas time the Glee Club sang carols to the townspeople. They furnished entertainment between acts for the school play, “Am I Intruding?” It was greatly enjoyed by all. Forty-two THE SCHOOL PLAY The school play, “Am I Intruding,” was given on March 26, with great success. The scene of the play was in the living room of the Vare home on Long Island, at some distance from New York. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Hastings, the housekeeper...... Blair Hoover, the adventurer....... Earnest Rathburn, Jane’s secretary .. Marjory Vare, the elder daughter... Dickie Waldron, a Romanticist...... Mona, the maid .................... Horace Vare, the father ........... Violet Vare, the youngest daughter .. Peter, devoted to Vi .............. Dora, a friend of Vi’s ............ Gerald Mays, Jerry from Sage Creek Jane, Vera’s niece ................. Margaret Herron ... James Eyman .... Eugene Ault . Margaret Eyman ... Richard Beall Josephine Kruzan .... Charles Hall ... Mildred Crantz .... Stanley Beall ...... Mary Rau .. Archie Spitzer Winnifred Pease W. C. H. S. LITERARY SOCIETY The W. C. H. S. Literary Society was re-organized for the school year 1925-26 in the early part of October, with James Eyman as President, Erma Robbins, Vice-President and Herman Nottleman, Secretary-Treasurer. The meetings of the Society are held on Friday of each week. Officers serve for a term of six weeks. This Society was founded in 1923 and has continued from year to year. The purpose of the Society is to promote growth and development of the mind and readiness and fluency in speech. RAIN Hear the patter of the rain, Weary rain! What a world of weariness is in its sad refrain! Hear it patter, patter, patter, On the warm air of the night! While the drops that over spatter All the ground with matter In a never ceasing sight. It keeps falling, falling, falling, And the wind is calling, calling To the spirit of the night, Of the rain, rain, rain, rain, Rain, rain, rain— Of the pattering and the spattering of the rain. —Maud Dietrich, ’26. Forty-three ICE It has been raining and there is ice on all the streets, for it froze last night and now it is clear, cold and bright as crystal. A strong west wind is blowing and you slide along the walks with the wind at your back without taking a step. One place in particular is very slick and many amusing things happen. Now comes a girl who has evidently been at the grocers for her arms are full of bundles. She slips, falls, looks around to see if anyone saw her and hurries on, for she is just at the age where girls begin to think themselves grown. Here comes a stout old gentleman swinging a cane and looking as if the whole world belongs to him. He is walking along very pompously when he slips and sets down flat in the middle of the sidewalk. He looks around, his face very red, and sees me standing in the window, shakes his fist at me and hurries on, although not quite so dignified. It is nearing twilight and I am just thinking that it is about time to go out and put some ashes on that spot, when along come two lovers. She is holding his arm very tightly for she has on her best high-heeled shoes and is liable to fall without any warning. They come nearer to the slippery place and I linger to see what happens. First she slips, grabs his arm and screams, “Oh, Charlie.” He tries to hold her up, but he slips, too, and as she grabs his collar to help him he shouts, “Don’t! It’s paper!” Then I decide it’s about time to go out and put some ashes on that place for it is nearing dark and someone might fall and break his neck. —Josephine Kruzan, ’29. PARTIES The Epworth League entertained the High School pupils and teachers at the church during the first week of school. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were present and gave interesting talks about their experience as missionaries in Africa. Mr. Nichols was a former teacher here. The Shorthand class was divided into two groups and had a Wordsign Contest. The losing side had to give the winners a party. Do you know your wordsigns? Some didn’t. The school had a Christmas party during the evening and everyone received a present. The gym was decorated, and we had a Christmas tree on the stage. At different times during the year Erma Robbins, Craig Waller, Charles Hall, Rena Rogers and Earlene Major entertained with birthday parties. Most of us were present and all enjoyed ourselves. Forty-four f CARDINAL j) PROFESSOR ORR Once upon a snowy morn, while I pondered tired and worn, Over many a forgotten question on examination four— While I erased, something shocking, suddenly there came a knocking, As of some one there unlocking, unlocking there our class room door. “ ’Tis the professor,” I muttered, “knocking at our class room door: It is he and no one more.” Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the month December, The question I could not answer, brought its doom to exam four. Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow Knowledge from my brilliant neighboi —neighbor on exam four, But on this rare and awful question I knew no more than e’er before: Flunking here for evermore. And the scratching on the paper, and the boldness of each caper Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before; So that now, to still the beating of my heart, 1 stood repeating ” ’Tis the professor entreating entrance at our class room door: It is he and no one more.” Back unto my question turning: all my soul within me burning, Wondering, greatly pondering, somewhat harder than before. Then upon me dawned the answer; glad it made me, you may fancer. Up I took my pen called “Glancer” and started on exam four; While my soul gave out thanksgiving. Entered then Professor Orr, Glanced around, went out: no more! —Helen Crossman, ’26. SHOES Hear the squeaking of the shoes, New shoes! What a world of noise their melody foretells! How they squeak, squeak, squeak, In the late hours of the night! While the people try to slumber With the noise of such a fright Keeping time, time, time, With the clanging of the shoes. What shoes? New shoes, shoes, shoes, Shoes, shoes, shoes, Oh the clanging and the banging of the shoes. Olive Buckley, ’26. James Eyman, ’26 Forty-five CALENDAR Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 14 Sept. . 17 Sept. . 18 Oct. 4-5 Oct. 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 14 Oct. 15 Oct. 20 Oct. 21 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. 3 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Labor Day. We registered for school. School starts at 8:45. Erma gives birthday party. League gives a party for old and new members of the school and for the teachers. Miss Dobbs is sick. Mrs. Hardin substitutes. Class Officers elected. Miss Young takes Miss Dobbs’ place. Craig entertains at his home. Basketball tournanment between classes. Seniors win. Rain! Rain! Rain! Freshmen meeting. Were they timid? Ask Christy. Sophomore meeting. Extra! Extra! Building quakes. Edna met the floor on intimate terms with English III. Cardinal staff elected. Literary officers elected. Airplane causes great disturbance this morning. First fire drill. Big mouse scare in Miss Young’s room. Oooh! Board in assembly still covered with announcements. Freshmen elect Vice-President. New magazine rack in assembly hall. First big snowfall. First literary program for the year held in the auditorium, Ruth and Ida Belle give a big Hallowe’en party at their home. Miss Engelhart informs us about the writing of themes if we want to get an A. What a life! Sophs decide to give Freshmen a party. Committees meet. We’re getting ready for the big party. Mr. Pease takes our pictures for the Annual. See the little birdie? Freshmen-Sophomore party. Did we have a good time? Hot dog. Oh you Freshmen. Craig elected yell leader. Edna entertains us with a drawing exhibition. Observed Armistice Day. Practice basketball game with Grace M. E. Pep meeting this morning. W. C. H. S. wins basketball game with Kenney, 18-17. Forty-tix ■ ■+ CARDINAL Nov. 18 Double header. Our 2nd team won from the Decatur Sophs. Argenta wins from our first team 10 to 20. Oh well, accidents will happen. Nov. 24 Received bookcase of our new encyclopedias. Nov. 25 Everybody ready for Thanksgiving vacation. We won a basketball game at Chestnut 14 to 11. Dec. 1 The Wet and Dry question was discussed in Economics. We are not without our Wets. Dec. 2 Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Everybody buys Christmas seals. Stamps selling fine. Double header with our old rival, Latham. Rah! for Warrensburg, 13 to 8. Dec. 5 Seniors are looking so happy. Wonder why? Oh yes, the rings have come at last. Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 14 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 21 Dec. 23 The bell was on a strike. Harry Sehoreder came to the rescue. Mr. Orr has the toothache. Ouch! Committee appointed for the Christmas party. Warrensburg wins from Niantic 22 to 10. Mr. Orr is still absent from school. Game with Clinton. We won. Christmas party. Game with Argenta. 17 to 10 for Warrensburg. Short-hand party. Last day of school this year. Latin II has a Christmas party, Tom-toms were enjoyed by everyone. Jan. 4 Jan. 5 School again. Officers were nominated for Literary Society. Mr. Orr announced that Semester Exams would be held January 28-29. Jan. 11 Jan. 12 It is discovered that Pete has the scarlet fever. A light is put in front of the school building. Warrensburg Jan. 13 is growing. Grade school beat High School Midgets 5 to 4. We beat Mt. Zion 16 to 11. Jan. 18 Jan. 19 The library is being worked over. Today we discovered the fact that Margaret Herron prefers liquid face powder. Jan. 21 Tomorrow is the opening day of the Stonington Tournament. Who are we going to root for? Warrensburg. Jan. 22 and 23 Ston'ngton Tournament. Jan. 28 and 29—Semester exams. Feb. 1 Second semester begins. Pete returns. Feb. 2 Erma has the mumps. Game with Moweaqua, Warrensburg won 21 to 9. Forty-seven Feb. 5 Warrensburg met its defeat at the hands of Mt. Zion—11 to 9. Feb. 9 The Joke Editor noticed that “specks” are gaining in popularity. Feb. 12 Thunder storms. Feb. 15 W. C. H. S. contributed $5.13 to the Near East Relief Fund. Feb. 16 Miss Young’s mother visited us today. Feb. 18 Gravity again caused Edna’s downfall. Feb. 19 We played Clinton at Clinton and were defeated 23-9. Come on W’burg, let’s go. Feb. 24 Tryouts for the play, “Am I Intruding” were conducted. Feb. 25 Play cast was selected. Mar. 1 Play practice this morning. March was ushered in l'ke a lion. Mar. 4-5 Decatur District Tournament. Rah! Rah! W’burg, let’s go. Mar. 8 Edna brought a market basket full of something this morning but refused to share the contents. Oh well, we didn’t care. Mar. 9 Father and Son Banquet in the Gym. Mar. 12 P. T. A. gave play in the auditorium. Mar. 15-19 Good English week. Mar. 16 The Sophomore class increased today. Mar. 18 Miss Young’s sister is visiting us. Mar. 22 Posters for the play arrive. Mar. 26 School play, “Am 1 Intruding?” Apr. 1 Don’t let any one fool you. May 1 Vacation will soon be here. May 18 Oh, what a Senior play! May 30 Baccalaureate. June 3 Commencement. June 4 Picnic. Forty-eight fCARDINAL) Forty-nine ([CARDINAL)) WISE CRACKS Talers, Craig, Charlie and Merrit thought they would have a little fun with Mr. Hardin. They took the legs of one bug, the wings of another, the feelers of another, and the body of another and pinned them to a piece of cardboard which they took to Mr. Hardin, with these words: “Now, Mr. Hardin, you’ve always been good to tell us what kind of bugs we find, so we’d like you to tell us what this one is.” Mr. Hardin looked at it long and earnestly, and solemnly replied, “Boys, I think that bug’s a humbug.” Craig: “That horse knows as much as 1 do.” Charlie Haines: “Well, don’t tell anybody because you might want to sell him someday.” Cy: “Sweetheart, I’d go through anything for you.” Erma: “Let’s start on your bank account.” Miss Short: “That’s wrong; you’ve put the liabilities under the assets.” X: “Oh! that’s all right, I’m left handed.” Jean: “He thinks I’m the nicest girl he ever met. Shall I give him a date?” Lulu: “No, let him keep on thinking.” Mr. Hardin: “Why has a giraffe such a long neck?” Mary W.: “Because his head is so far from his body.” Conceited Freshie: “You guys don’t know how to get along with Mr. Orr. You should humor him.” Wise Soph: “Huh! You don’t humor him; you amuse him.” Charlie Hall was walking to town one day and an automobile overtook him. Charlie stopped the car and asked the driver if he would take his overcoat to town with him. The man said he would but he wanted to know how Charlie would get the coat afterwards. To this Charlie replied, “Oh, I’m going to stay inside it.” Pete went into Dresbach’s for an empty bottle. Finding one which suited his needs he asked the price. Mr. Dresbach replied, “Well, if you want the empty bottle it will be five cents but if you have something put in it I won’t charge for the bottle.” Pete: “Sure, that’s fair enough. Put in a cork.” Fifty ((CARDINAL)) WHO IS SPEAKING? 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So Big—Jim Williams. Romeo and Juliet—Cy and Erma. Seventeen—Craig. WE WONDER WHY? Edna doesn’t bring her drawing board to school any more? So many red sweaters are being worn? Jean is afraid of spiders? Boys like to read love stories? The boys in assembly 3rd hour laugh so much? Mr. Orr doesn’t like us to chew gum in school? Mr. Orr doesn’t like us to go to parties on school nights? Mr. Hardin lets the hair grow on his upper lip? Giavity is so strong under Edna’s feet? Mildred and Margaret laugh so in Economics class? Miss Engelhardt doesn’t want us to put our feet on the chairs? Miss Engelhardt considers the Sophs illiterate? fifty‘four (cardinalI) I ‘ There is no development physi- II ; cally or intellectually without ” effort, and effort means work. 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Mildred Crantz: “Oh, you know what I mean.” Lulu Rogers: “Good, good.” Margaret Herron: “Well, where did you get that stuff?” Edith Miller: “Say, listen, kid.” Stanley Beall: “Oh, Bugs.” Ruth Major: “Oh, heavens.” Josephine Kruzan: “That’s me all over.” Edna Turner: “When papa went to China.” The boys: “By Jacks.” Lefty: “If I didn’t tell you I paid $19.98 for this suit you’d think I paid $60 for it, wouldn’t you?” John Herron: “Yes, if you told me over the phone.” John Lehn: “I dreamed last night nine cockroaches climbed on top of my dictionary and staged a play.” Edith: “What kind of a play?” John: “Oh, just a play on words.” Josephine in English: “May I be excused from reciting. I left my principle parts at home.” Fifty-eight {[CARDINAL)) SMITH ELECTRIC CO., INC. 141 W. Main St. CALL ON US IN TIME OF NEED Fixtures Repairs Supplies Appliances Radio Elect. 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X: “I hope you arc carrying out those ideas I wrote you concerning the lower classmen.” Y: “Did you meet the janitor with the waste basket?” X: “Yes.” Y: “Well, he was carrying them out.” Vera: “Will that watch tell time?” Ruth: “No, you have to look at it.” Rena had a little light She had it trained no doubt, For every time that Soaky came That little light went out. Mr. Hardin: “What is steam?” Christy: “Water gone crazy with heat.” Maud: “Do you like indoor sports?” Margaret: “Yes, but father won’t let them stay long.” Erma: “When I get to Heaven I’m going to ask Shakespeare if Caesar loved Cleopatra?” Cy: “How do you know he went to Heaven?” Erma: “Well then, you ask him.” Mr. Orr (at phone) : “Hello! Who is this?” Voice at the other end: “How do I know? I can’t see you?” Hostess: “Why didn’t you bring your wife with you?” Mr. Hardin: “Dear, dear! How careless of me and 1 tied a knot in my handkerchief too.” Freshie: “What is the meaning of pedestrian?” Soph: “It is defined as raw material for an accident.” Wallace: “I see here in the paper where a man working in a slaughter house dropped sixty feet and wasn’t hurt a bit.” Stanley: “Get away! How was that?” Wallace: “They were pigs’ feet.” Sixty-two I TO THE CLASS OF 1926 f ;; TF YOU desire a good business connection, pleasant office work, and '! -“-opportunity for advancement, Brown’s can train you. We have had •• very pleasant experiences with previous students from Warrensburg I! High School, and we shall be pleased to be of service to you. You may enroll now in our Summer School. Our fall term opens •• September 1. BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE jj ;; DECATUR, ILLINOIS ” TNECORATING, Interior Painting, Imported and Domestic Wall Pa- •; ” per. Moldings, and Painters’ Supplies. We specialize in Craftex, the New Wall Finish. •• See Samples at Our Store jj CHAS. 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WHITTIER MODERNIZED Blessings on the little Dame— Bareback dame with knees the same; With thy rolled down silken hose, And thy short transparent clothes; With thy red lips reddened more Smeared with lip-stick from the store, With thy makeup on thy face And thy bobbed hair’s jaunty grace; From my heart I give thee joy But I’m glad I was born a boy. A little bee sat on a tree And then he sat on me. Oh Gee ! ! ! Miss Englehardt in English 2: “Csesar lost his supporters.” Kinetic energy is that which a man has when he is crippled and cannot run but he gets scared and runs anyway. —A Freshman. Sixty-six FOLKS COME ACROSS THE TRACK FOR QUALITY BARBER SERVICE GEO. H. ELDER WARRENSBURG, ILL. “Courtesy is the best policy” KRIGBAUM ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Contractors EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL FOR THE HOME •• 117 South Main Street Phone .Main 678 X DECATUR, ILL. BULLETIN FREE UPON REQUEST W. ST. CLARE MINTURN Director .. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++-H-++-J-++++-H-+++++-!-+-H-+++-l-+-l-+ • • 46 THAN K YOU We take this method of acknowledging the many courtesies extended us hy the officials and pupils of the Warrensburg High School, which we assure all concerned are thoroughly appreciated. W. B. READ CO. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. + -H • : T-h4H + +4HH-+++4H“HHH-++ H-+-H-++++++++-i-++++++++++++-l- MILLIKIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Offers thorough training in all musical subjects. Private lessons in piano, violin, voice, organ, and cello. Courses leading to a Certificate, Diploma, or the Degree of Bachelor of Music. PUBLIC SCHOOL DEPARTMENT The two year course in Public School Methods leads to a Certificate and fulfills the requirements for a State Certificate. The four year course leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Music. AVA CALDWELL Secretary . _h-H 1 I 1 I'l l l-TTT-l-TTTT-M i l l--H l-+-b+-l--H--H--M--h-b b-H- -b+++-H b-H l H l--t--H- Sixtu-scven •H-H-HH THE BEST i Barber Shop and Restaurant Service THE SAFEST INSURANCE JOHN BAUMGARTNER WARRENSBURG, ILL. BEALL GRAIN CO. Dealers in GRAIN AND SEEDS Elevators at Warrcnsburg, Harristown, and Latham REUBEN HERROD HARDWARE 100% Pure Sargent Paint 111 i I 1 HI ! I I I-I-l-I-l-l-l-M 1 I Sixty-eight CCARDINAlj) C. A. HUPP TOBACCO CO. DECATUR. ILLINOIS MENTAL TEST 1. When was the war of 1812? 2. Who was the author of Hitchcock’s English? 3. What two countries fought in the Spanish-American war? 4. What season of the year did Washington spend the winter at Valley Forge? SEDAN GLASS AND SHIELDS :: TROY M. ODOR Auto Trimming, Auto Tops, Curtains, Seat Covers, Carpets, Made to Order ; 242 W. Packard Street Phone Main 6157 ; Decatur, 111. Sixty-nine +++ ■H-H-H-M-I- (cardinal) • “H-H-H-1 I I''I-l-■ 1 I I I I M-M-I I 1 I H-H-1111 1-H- :: GO TO ;; WARRENSBURG GARAGE :: FOR ALL KINDS OF ;; AIJTO SUPPLIES — FORD AUTO PARTS TIRES AND TUBES ;; Miss Young is my teacher I shall not pass. She maketh me to explain hard questions, And exposeth my ignorance before the whole class. She bringeth forth my tears. She causeth me to give reports for my grade’s sake. Yea, tho I study from sunrise to sunset, I catch not the drift. For wars and reconstruction both bother me. She prepareth a test for me every week. She flunketh me completely, my grades decrease rapidly. Surely I shall dvHl r that same American History Class forever and ever. H i..ri..H-- H--H--H--H-il IiIiI l-l l--] | I'l'l l l l--H--H H--H- We have practically nothing worth while today that did not come out of the realms of impossibility A. A. MERTZ, M.D. WARRENSBURG, ILL. ‘Seventy CARDINAL BUY GOOD CLOTHES— IT PAYS HART SCHAFFNER MARX And Other Leading Makes D R O B IS C H - K E IS E R CO. 129 N. WATER ST. DECATUR ” Edna: “My”little brother was so dumb they had to burn down the school-house to get him out of the first grade.” Charley Hanes: “Good-night and I love you.” Martha J.: “Say, don’t you think I’m too old for bed time stories?” The Freshies stood on the burning deck As far as we could learn They stood in perfect safety For they were too green to burn. ■ • For Prompt Service and Economy, Use STANDARD OIL CO. Products. || We have a grade of motor oil for every I) car and tractor and for farm machinery RED CROWN GASOLINE '■ and :: PERFECTION KEROSENE || Try our oil for Fords; it is absolutely guaranteed to make bands last || longer and stop all chattering. II I. H. SCHROEDER, AGENT 11 PHONE 1 ON 42 Seventy-oHe CARDINAL j) X : “Who has a match?” Y: “I’m your match, strike me.” X: “Oh, I want a match with a head on it.” Cy told Erma of his great love The color left her cheeks But on the shoulder of his coat It stayed for several weeks. X: “When did Mark Antony lose Cleopatra?” Y: “Search me.” X: “When he failed to Caesar.” He tore his hair in wild despair And wrung his hands in pain. He leaped into the startled air, And then came down again. Yea, grieve not for this fearful lot, And have for him no fears, A maniac, and yet he’s not He simply leads our cheers. YOU’VE NEVER SEEN A sheet from the bed of the river, A toe from the foot of the mountain, A page from a volume of steam, A wink from the eye of a needle, A nail from the finger of fate, A feather from the wing of an airplane, A hair from the head of a nail, A bite from the teeth of a saw, A check that is drawn on a sandbank, Or a joint from the limb of the law. Some big fish lived in the sea And the little fish called them —The Facultee. Seventy-two ++++ Make Your Diamonds Grow into Money By investing in a small diamond and turning it back on a large diamond FRANK CURTIS CO. WALTER FLORA, Proprietor JEWELERS...........for 69 years at 156 East Main DECATUR ILLINOIS { RUY :: MILLER BALLOON TIRES :: FROM :: RATTAN TIRE CO. •• “14 Years the Tire Man” ” :: MAIN 873 256 N. PARK :: ‘ ■■[ ■1 1 l -t -l-h l 1 1 l ] I |-H- Seventy-three (CARDINAL! ON LINCOLN SQUARE MAHOGANY MIRROR ROOM with Art Glass and Bronze Electric Fixtures, Perfumed Flowing Fountain and Singing Birds. 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M'FADDEN 429 North Water St. Decatur, Illinois Miss Young: “Tell me something of the Mongolian race.” Richard: “I wasn’t there, I went to a show.” Waiter: “Nice weather we’re having, sir.” Mr. Orr (absently) : “All right bring me some.” Miss Englehardt (sternly in English): “Who was so rude as to laugh out loud?” John Albert: “I laughed up my sleeve but there was a hole in it.” Dan: “How do you spell curse?” Herman: “It depends on what you say.” Miss Short: “Does the third question bother you, Virgil?” Virgil: “No, it’s the answer that bothers me.” Linxweiler Building :: 259 SOUTH PARK ST. DECATUR, ILL. Seventy-five f CARDINAL]} ++++1 I I I I H-Hl I 1 1 1 I 1 I I I I I III I 111 I I I 1 1 1.I 1 I I I l-|- E. W. JOKISCH CO. Successors to CHAS. H. FAITH AND SON Dealers in GRAIN AND COAL Elevators at Warrensburg, Filson, and Kemp, Illinois I III I I I -H-M-H-1 I 1 1 .h-h-H-H-HH Miss Young: “Who can tell me about the Battle of Lexington?” Deathly silence followed. 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