Wilbur High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Wilbur, WA)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1913 volume:

l-.'mf.1,,3u..r.5-. f - 1, .H-1, 1.-.mmm-ummm -vw-.xi -xurmzm, , ' 76 55 Ubjbfirror C-'f E WWE 36 S5 DOMESTIC SCIENCE AND MANUAL TRAINING SUPERINTENDENT W. A. SCHMIDT ilehiratiuu To Superintendent W. A. Schmidt, for the h fti 'ent head of our schools past two years t e e ci , this issue of the Mirror is respectfully dedicate glililhur gjigh shoot I A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WILBUR HIGH SCHOOL The Wilbur High School had its beginning in a little four-room building which was occupied chiefiy by grade pupils. In I905, however, the attendance had increased to such an extent that new quarters became a necessity. Accordingly, a fine fourteen-room brick building was erected. This was equipped with an excel- Ient thermostatic heating system, as well as all other required modem conveniences. In the old building, referred to above, ninth-grade work was introduced in 1902, under the guidance of Miss Sara Roberts. The foIIowing year the tenth grade was added. For several years to come, pupils who had finished the wcrk of these two grades were compeIIed to compIete their high school training in Iarger schooIs at a distance. In I907, however, the fuII four-year course was added. Three years later, thru the efforts of Supt. Matthews, the school was placed on the state accredited Iist. Beginning with an enrollment of thirteen in l902, the schooI has rapfdIy grown. During the school year I904--5, forty-six pupils were in attendance. The present year Ieads with an enrollment of seventy. The corps of teachers has increased in proportion. In I902 one teacher was sufficient, the following year another was secured, gradually a third foIIowedg finaIIy, in I9I I, a fourth was added. Since then the number has increased to six, including the music instructor. AIong with the increase in pupiIs and teachers, improvements in equipment have been very noticeable. In I909 the Physics and PhysicaI Geography Iaboratories were thoroly equipped: the foIIowing year apparatus for the department of Botany received special attention: in I9I I, with the introduction of couTses in Zoology, BioIogicaI equipment was added, including four compound microscopes. Since then Manual Training, Commercial and Domestic Science Iaboratories have been secured at considerable expense. The Iibrary, too, has shown steady growth. From time to time donations were made by generous patrons. School entertainments have also been an important source of revenue. By I9 I 0 the number of books had passed the tweIve hundred mark. In I9I I, thru the efforts of IVIiss Sara Sutton and Supt. Schmidt, the books were catalogued according to the Dewey-decimaI plan. At the cIose of the present year the Iibrary contains practically two thousand voIumes. Two dozen of the best magazines are also available for the use of pupils. The art display in the building has also increased steadily. Perhaps the most important additions were made in l909, when a special art exhibit was held in connection with the schools. A number of statues were presented to the school by prominent citizens: cthers were purchased from the proceeds of the L. C. S. A. A. meets. One of the latest additions is a beautiful oil painting of Mt. Raineer. lt is the generous gift of Mrs. C. T. Starr. During the last two years, thru the efforts of Superintendent Schmidt. unusual strides have been made in adapting the school to the needs of the community. Bio- logical, Home Economics, Commercial and Manual Training courses have been intro- duced. Agriculture and Chemistry are soon to follow. Thus the Wilbur High School bids fair, soon to become a real people's institution, not only of the town, but of the surrounding country as well. Already half of our attendance hails from rural districts. With all this growth, high standards have been continually maintainedq The position of the Wilbur High School as an accredited institution has never been jeopardized. ln fact every spectator, including state high school inspector, Prof. Twitmyer, has always spoken in highest terms of praise regarding the efficiency of the work and the nature of the equipment. Wilbur may justly be proud of its high school. But our progress has not always been on smooth seas. There are also those in our community who have been slow in recognizing 'the value of a first-class high school. Only five years ago a serious attempt was made to abolish the high school. However, those with broad humanitarian views carried the day. The addition of new courses during the past two years has also met with determined opposition on the part of those who cannot see beyond the dollar. But these crises are of the past. The broad-minded citizen constitutes a decided majority in Wilbur, and under his generous patronage the school will continue to flourish as the years go by. l l .uwltg Graduate, Oregon Institute: A. Ii. Willamette University. lfltlflg O. B. 19103 R. D. Kimball School of Theology. 1910: A. M. University of XVashinglon, Hill: University of Chicago, lSll2g Teacher and Principal. Oregon Puhlic Schools, ISHS!-19035 and l!Nl5-191361 Superintendent ot Schools, Wilbur, W:-sh., Iflll Ill. W. A. SCHMIDT Graduate, Hreat Falls lligh School, A. B., University of Washington, Hill: Instructor in German and Latin, Wilbur High School, llll l-lil SARAH P. SUTTON l Graduate, Tualatin Academy: A. R. Pacitic University, 19103 Instructor in Mathemetics and Physics, and Athletic Coach, NK ilbur High School, Hill-lil A. C. ROBlNbON Grafluatc. Iurlianola High School, .-X 14., Sirup-on Coll:-ge. 19993 Gralluzite stuflcut, Iowa State Collrgv, 1910-ll Instructor in Science, Iurlianola High School mos usa, lvrstrucior in Science, jefferson High School 1999-1413 Assistant in Horne Economics. Iowa State Col- lege, runuuer and Fall Terms of 1911: Iuslrucioriu Home lffconoiuics :intl the Bio- V logical Scif nces, Wilbur I1ighScl1ool,1912-lil LOUISE PECK Graduate Eiliirlnro Normal, Music Coursv, l9t1Sg Normal and Eloculiou Courses, 19091 Teacher, Vermilion Public Schools, 19119-105 Supervisor of Music and Instructor in English, Public Schools, Selby S IJ., 19141-121 Supervisor Music and Teacher, Wilbur Public Schools, 1912'1J!. FLORENCE HENDERSHOT Grarluatc Warreusburg Business College, 19985 XVarrousburg Normal, llauual Training - Course, 'l'enc1irr. Missouri Public Schools. 19111-ll: Manual Training 'Supervisor, Public Schools, Sm-Italia, Mo . 1911-12: Instructor in Manual Training and Connnerce, XS ilbur Public Schools, 1912-133. ARTHUR NORVELL 36 5' gcninr Qiluw ODESSA TUSLER - Shovels Du bist wie eine Blume Oration: A World Court RAYMOND SCHEIBNER - Beam The noled gymnast, who doesn't let studies infringe uprn social activities Oration: The Coming Farmer There is nothing half so sweet as love's young dream Oration: The Modem Press NONA TAYLOR - - Si 'E E5 l l giieniur Qblusaas Work for the night is coming Oration: The Rise of Woman s r ALVIN LYSE ' Pete Shallow brooks murmur most 5 cleep brooks silent glide Oration: Our lnclustrial Crisis Life is real, life is eamestn Oration: The School in Transition E 92 MYRTLE BOTI' 'Taffy' ETHEL BROWN Biddy SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Early in September. I909, our class, twenty-seven in number, tramped up the stairway of the Wilbur High School to begin its new career. We were promptly enrolled as Freshmen! Our vast numbers were a source of constant envy of the higher classmen, since we were by far the largest class. We began work with an earnest desire for knowledge. Latin and Algebra we found hard, but such trifles did not daunt us. From the first we were strongly in favor of athletics. Our boys soon acquired marked ability along that line. Before the year was over several of our number dropped out, but we were not discouraged. After leaving the land of extreme ignorance, we entered the realm of the Sopho- mores. We were not always studious, and yet our cards showed as high grades as those in the upper classes. At this time we secured our class pennant. This was the Hrst instance of a class in the Wilbur High School possessing such a luxury. How proud we were of it! The Junior year proved to be still more successful. Although our numbers had decreased to about one-third of the original, we resumed all our duties with the same undaunted courage. Our boys were still prominent in athletic work. They won several honors in the county track meet. Later, we staged a play which won for us much admiration and praise. Toward the end of the year a reception was given for the Seniors. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs occurring during the season. The next September, on entering school, our highest hopes were realized---to be Seniors! We resolved to make the most of our time. Our ranks had dwindled down until we now numbered only fiveg but, later, one more joined us. And now, all have decided that quality rather than quantity counts. As Seniors, we have held our own in the many school activities of the year. Among these were many enjoyable cl iss afxirs, which reached their climax at the junior reception given in honor of the Seniors---an event toward which even Seniors looked forward to with pleasure. SENIOR PROPHECY In the year I930, while I was Professor of Educational Science at the Uni- versity of Chicago, the opportunity came for me to write my longed-for book on Modem High Schools and Their Needs. The University offered to send me on a tour of inspection, since a careful study of school systems all over the world was essential to my purpose. This, of course, necessitated considerable travel. I left Chicago on the evening of May I5 fexactly seventeen years after severing my connections, as principal, with the Wilbur High School, for Seattle, where I was to begin my research work. As I stepped into the saloon of the mammoth areodrome, I was surprised to see one of my former Wilbur High School pupils, Myrtle Bott of the class of I9 I 3. After the usual greetings, she informed me of her success in life. Yes, she was married, and living near Great Falls, Montana. Her husband was a farmer---the richest in the West. After arriving in Seattle, l was conducted into the office of the superintendent of the great Central High School. l was astonished to recognize in the person of this dignitary another member of the l9l3 class, Ethel Brown. She greeted me with her usual cheerfulness, and offered to conduct me thru her institution. I may say that it came nearer being ideal than any other visited on my journey. I inspected several other schools in and about Seattle, and then left for Portland, Oregon. While in the latter city, I heard of an enormous dam which was being constructed on the upper Columbia---the greatest engineering feat since the construction of the l anama Canal. l resolved to see the project. But what was my surprise, upon arriving, to find the works at a sudden standstill! ln attempting to close the final gap, the plans of the engineer were found to be defective. Meanwhile, a specialist had been summoned to examine the situation. Upon inquiry, l found him to be none other than Alvin Lyse of the class of I9 l 3. Some weeks later l learned of the successful completion of the massive dam. A little later, while travelling thru the mountains to the east, our areodrome was suddenly wrecked in a terrific wind storm. .I arose from the debris unhurt. After recovering from the shock, a number of us started out for the nearest station. While upon ou'way thru the wlde ness, we suddenly came upon an odd stone house surrounded by park-like groves of trees and shrubs. As we approached, a woman met us. lt was Nona Taylor of the class of l9l 3. She had come to this secluded spot to forget some great oisappointment. While here, she had become a scientific student of nature. l later had the privilege of reading one of her masterpieces in the World's Work. After inspecting the schools of the United States and Canada, l passed thru Cen- tral and South America. While stopping in Beunos Ayres, l heard of a wonderful Llama ranch at the foot of the Andes. I was determined to visit the same, especially since l heard that it was owned and conducted by a North American. The treat- ment accorded me upon my arrival was most hospitable. As l had by this time become accustomed to tne un isual, l was more pleased than surprised to find this remarkable Yankee to be none other than Raymond Scheibner of the class of I9 l 3. Mr. Scneibner had already made his fortune---he was a millionaire. After completing my tour of South America, l left for Europe. While in the Netherlands, l decided to visit the World Court at the Hague, which was in ses- sion tnen. One of the most noted jurists here was a woman---an American---one of whom l had heard a great deal. As she rose to speak, l seemed to know her. 'lio my great delight she proved to be none other than Odessa Tusler of the class of l9l 3. Her appeal was so convincing that the case was speedily settled. l left thoroly persuaded that war was a thing of the past. ln due time l passed thru Asia and Africa, and finally returned to Chicago, fully equipped to write my book. . RAYMOND SCHEIBNER-'l3. l l Qnuinw 191 OFFICERS President - - Vice President - - Secretary and Treasurer - - CLASS ROLL Clara Birehill ' Carrie Hansen Gertrude Bott Selma Lyse Helene Bump Eugenia Reeves Mabel Canfield Genevieve Godfrey Myrtle Robertson Anna Scheibner Roscoe Parrish Genevieve Godfrey Carrie Hansen Cora Scheibner Ella Wilken james McKay Roscoe Parrish Harry Spining YELL One, two, three, four, Who are you going to yell for? juniors! Motto: Never drifting, but always rowing. Colorsg Violet and Lavender. Flower : Violet. sr awe G are JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY When the class of l9l4 entered the Wubur High School three years ago, it was with the desire to excel in class work, athletics and school spirit. This ambi- tion has never been lost sight of. Sixteen girls and sixteen boys constituted the largest Freshman class in the history of the school. The class immediately organized, choosing the unusual but charming colors, of deep violet and lavender. The largest and most costly pennant of the High School was the next addition. Altho many class parties were given thruout the year, the most memorable event was the basket-ball victory over the Sophomores. During the Sophomore year, the class had fewer parties and did not take as active a part in inter-class affairs. Several members entered the declamatory contest, and we were very proud, indeed, when one of our members carried off the first honors. During this second year we also leamed that study meant Work. We were likewise successful in debating. Moreover, all of our girls were in the Freshman- Sophomore play given during the middle of the year. All did exceptionally well. By the third year our ranks had been thinned so that the class numbered only eighteen. Parties were fewer than ever. Our worlc was heavier and required more time and study than during the two previous years. Again, a member of this class won the declamatory laurels. On Saturday evening, April the twenty-sixth, the juniors entertained the Seniors and High School faculty at the school house. Lunch was served in the Domestic Science room during theevening. All the rooms used were decorated with the two class colors. So ends the history of the class of l9l4. Great things are being planned for the Senior year, and if the class has failed, so far, in doing its share in the social life of the High School, it will more than make up for this during the coming year. J .. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Alia Elliott Loclcey Copenhaver Marguerite DeClark Pearl Dillon tijrnwphnmure QElaa-za OFFICERS CLASS ROLL Lillie Jump Zella Fletcher Merle Dwinell Ella Rettkowslci Ella Rettlcowslri Lillie jump Merle Dwinell Charles Tusler Pauline Riplinger Herb.ert Scheibner Crosby Willford Robert Bancly May Portch Ethel Spinning Charles Tusler V. Kathrine Hansen Della Wood Grant Edwards ' George Britton Herman Scheihner YELL Purple and Golcll Purple ancl Gold l Who! Rah! Who! Rah! Who! Rah! Bold! We aren't lazy, we're full of steam. We are the class of nineteen fifteen. Colors: Purple and C-old. F lower: American Beauty Rose. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY It was a rainy, gloomy September morning, when the class of I9 l 5 for the lirst time ascended the steps of Wilbur high. We entered with a determination to do things. From the start we learned that high school meant study. Our efforts were crowned with success. Only a few dropped out and the rest all passed their grade successfully. Socially we also made a hit. Our class parties will always be remem- bered. Our girls in addition took a prominent part in the annual Freshman- Sophomore play. At the beginning of the second year, there were eighteen enrolled in the class, and they still answer present to the roll call. This year has been a most event- ful one. The class has fumished excellent material for the basket ball team. ln tennis we lead all other classes. In the L. C. S. A. A. track meet we shall also be represented by at least two members. ln dramatics we have done more than our part, A Sophomore played the leading role in the musical production Cinder- ella. Several members also had leading parts in the annual commencement play, The Fifteenth of january. We have, moreover, led during the year in social activities. Ours were the first, the last, and the best parties. ln school spirit we have been leaders. We will now read the fortunes of the members of our class ten years hence, as they are written in the stars. Ella Rettkowski we perceive as an actress. Her fame has spread afar. George Britton is a famous piano player-a second Rubenstein. He can tickle the ivories to the tune of 310,000 per week. fsoft pedal., Herman Scheibner is the only white hope left in the country. He is carefully training for the championship fight. Marguerite De Clark is a star on the Orpheum circuit, as the tongueless wonder. Herbert Scheibner is running an ice-cream factory near the north pole. He has not made his fortune yet. Lillie jump married a doctor or a farmer, we cannot tell which. Charles Tusler is in Alaska. He is earning his living by carpenter work. Kathrine Hansen is still as industrious as ever. She is now studying German in Germany. Ethel Spinning has recently written a book entitled Calmness and is receiving the congratulations of every one. Pearl Dillon is now living happily in Wilbur-an old maid. Merle Dwinell is Professor of Political Economy at Walla Walla. Zella Fletcher is an artist. Her pictures are exhibited in all parts of the world. Bob Bandy is driving a ten-horse team in a wild west show. His ability as a driver is well known. Lockey Copenhaver is the manager of a large chicken ranch in Montana. Grant Edwards is the Caruso of to-day. His ability is unquestioned. Della Wood is the champion tennis player of Govan. Alta Elliot is a violinist of great merit. May Portch is the official stenographer at the largest peanut stand in the world. M. P.'I6. G.E.'I6. I' l l QIEUIBEFIIITIBI1 J OFFICERS President - - Vice President - - Secretary - - CLASS ROLL Lucy Canfield Mae Scheibner Mamie Copenhaver Beryl johnson Margaret Travis - Be:sie Marlin 'li Mlay '52!hteibner Cleft Sheppler Allred Hansen Bessie Martin Mae Peflley Levi Ettenhorough Margaret Travis Else Haas Overman Howell Ella Haden Edith Christian Rolf Dwinell Belle Kennedy Elsie Zarp Kenneth Lindell Raymond Elston Motto: Qui patitur vincit. Colors: Black and Orange Flower : Pink Camation. 5 l resflulmnt gyietnrg We, the class of I9 l 6, are beginning to equip ourselves for the responsibilities of the coming years. Many of us are eighth-grade graduates of the Wilbur schools, while others come from the surrounding country districts. Most of the members of the class are planning to complete their high school course here. A few intend to take up special work elsewhere. As schoolmates, for the past nine months, we have endeavored to keep in mind that we were not preparing for graduation merely, but for life. D Altho we have met with more than one defeat during this, our freshman year, we are not discouraged. We feel that even these have benefited us. Thru the direct influence of our teachers, we are leaming to accept honorable defeat bravely. But we have, also, won many laurels, of which we mav be justly proud. Belle Kennedy was chosen queen of the annual Wilbur F air. In the voting contest for the camival, Margaret Travis was found to be the most popular girl in the high school. Bessie Martin, May Scheibner and Margaret Travis did excellent work in the Declamatory contest. lncidentally, these girls wish to thank their coach, Mr. Schmidt, for the interest he took in them. One of our members, Alfred Hansen, is a star performer in athletics. The Freshman debating team twice won honors in inter- class debates with the Sophomores. Elsie Haas, Bessie Martin and May Schiebner represented the class in this capacity. The contesting debaters did most excellent work. According to previous agreement, the victorious class was to be entertained by the defeated. Accordingly, on April the 25th we were entertained by the Sophomore class at the home of Ella Rettkowski. It is needless to say that we thoroly enjoyed the event. We wish to thank our opponents for their courteous treatment. We realize that, when autumn calls us back from our summer vacation, we may miss from our ranks some familiar faces. Their places will be filled by strangers. To all leaving us thus, we bid a kind farewell. r I Q I rtcrurg iljepcuztment OUR INDUSTRIAL CRISIS NOTE: This ovation won Hrst place in comaasitian a-id delivery al the annual Orntoricnl contest. Mr. I Lyse will represent the Wf H. S. at the L C. S. A. A, contest at Davenport. When we lock about us to-day we see everywhere evidences of progress. We see this thriving nation of ours. We see, standing above us, the mighty bulwarks of our gcvemment. How fond we are of pointing to it as the best working exam- ple ol the ability of a people to govem itself. We see, dotted over the land, cities where some of our people live in an opulence wfich the anc'ent East could never have known. We see a vast and beautlul countryside whe e the highest standards of rural culture are maintained. This nation has been progressing - is progressing- at a terrific rate. Never before, in the history of the human race, have so many miracles been wrought in so short a time. No people on the face of the earth has ever gone as fast or as far as we have. But, with all our progress, where are we going? Have all our people been progressing? Or have some, by the very nature of that progress, been forced backward and downward? ln the cities, the great industrial and social centers of our civilization, we are knowingly fostering evil industrial and social conditions. The age-old institution of slavery still forms the base of the pillar that upholds our civilized society. This is not the chiattel slavery which was invented at the first birth of nations. It is not the serfdom of the feudal ages. lr is rather an outgrowth of the two, built upon the same princ ples of ignorance and utilized for the same purpose. The laboring man is everywhere dominated by capital. He is no longer held in bondage by sheer force, but is, nevertheless, compelled to sell his labor, himself and his very faculties, and that usually at a price that will afford an unreasonable profit to his master. Millions of men, women and children are slaving their lives away for less than a living wage. Many of our honest and industrial citizens are badly housed, clothed and fed. Wealth and power are more honored than vir.ue, wisdom or industry. The govemment of the United States is fast becoming a tool in the hands of the Kings of Finance. These men, with the power that wealth has given them, have taken upon themselves the guardianship of the common people. This is wrong, The governn ent of our country cannot be lodged in any particular set of interests. There is no group of men, tho they represent the greater part of the wealth of the nation, who are capable of taking care of the people of the United States. No less than the majority of the people can do that. But it was not always so. The founde's of our nation intended that the rights of the people should be safeguarded. The ideal of Lincoln was: A govemment of the people, by the people and for the people. How, then, has this striking change come about? What forces have ushered in this new aristocracy? ln order to answer this question, we must go back to the age of tools. ln those good days people worked apart from each other. They labored largely to satisfy their own individual needs. Each was, we may say, quite independent of his neighbor. But our fathers were not content to go on in this wav. By slow stages, thru the formation of guilds and labor-saving devices, the elements of specialization were introduced. With these came a new order. Not every man could buy a machine. The one who was able to do so employed the rest to labor for him. Thus arose the factory, a distinct product of the age of machines. This in tum made for economy, since it eliminated the waste incident to business conducted on a small scale. But the laborers did not share the benefits of this economyg it fell, rather, to the employer, who was thus enabled to extend his control over men and machines. ln order to extend their power still further, employers combined to form trusts. The growth of these soon gave rise to monopolies which to-day threaten to dominate completely our industry. More recently the growth of these con- cems has been fostered thru the protection afforded by our high tariff policy. The question, then, which we have to answer is this: What are we to use as a remedy for the social, political and economic evils produced by this system, and how may we prevent their spread in the future? This is a question which we may scarcely attempt to answer in specific terms. At present our people are divided into great factions, or political parties. Each of these is attempting a solution. Let us consider four of the most important: The faction which has so long been in control of affairs naturally takes a conserva- tive stand. Ir regards the present abuses of concentrated wealth as mere incidents in the great expansive movement of the material progress of the world. It recog- nizes the present unrest, but treats it lightly. ln the opinion of Ex-president Taft, present agitations have been caused by a superficial sensationalism which will soon subside. Hence no great constructive program is needed. The republican party proudly points to its record of the past and proposes, on the strength of this, to guide the ship of state in the future. Thus it fails to recognize that new conditions demand adjustments: that we cannot always depend upon the institutions of the past. Mr. Roosevelt, the leader of the Progressive party, seems to realize the serious- ness of the present situation. He expresses himself as being emphatically in favor of progress and change. He has made many detailed promises of radical reform. He would provide adequate control of all big business and the stern suppression of the evils connected with it. He has great confidence in being able to carry out his promises. But, in view of his past record, we may at least question his pro- gram. Did not the trusts and monopolies grow by leaps and bounds during Mr. Roosevelt's administration? Did he seriously attempt to curb these evils while in power? Moreover, lVlr. Roosevelt, with all his promises, fails to propose a definite mode of procedure. He will refor n, but how? The Democratic party has always been the champion of popular opposition and reform. It now proposes a new constructive program by which, as President Wilson puts it, the machinery of political control shall be restored to the people. The chief issues in this program are the regulation of monopolies and the revision of the tariff. Trusts and corporations must be placed under laws that will prevent monopolies and give us a basis of fair competition. Protective tariff is considered wrong, since it tends to protect special interests rather than the interests of all. Protection in this day, when linlced with other conditions, has made monopolies possible. lt has overburdened the people with artihcial prices, in order to protect industries that rightfully do not belong in this country. President Wilson proposes to bring these changes about gradually thru the medium of good laws. The Socialist party is the recognized champion of the social unrest of the time. It has tried to dig down to the root of things. Its declaration is, that our entire capitalist system is wrong. The socialist would not do away with big business, but he would have production for use rather than for profit. To this end he would place the control of all public utilities in the hands of the government. Such gov- ernment control, he declares, would eliminate the evils attendant upon big business. It would solve most of our economic and many of our moral problems. The social- ist points to our postal and educational systems which are managed so efficiently by the govemment. I-le would place on the same basis all industries which virtually concem all the people. Such, in brief, are the views held by the four political parties. We are inclined to see things in each which are good. Again, we might find points in each which would seem questionable. We 'will all conce:le, no doubt, that the concentration of wealth, such as we have it, should be prevented. Wle know that big business is necessary in this age. We know that co-operation is not only necessary, but inevitable. But monopolies are neither necessary nor inevitable. Nor will the American people further submit to the injustice imposed by the present system. They are already beginning to assert themselves. Soon radical reforms will follow. The evils will be eradicated. Whether this will be through the Socialist plan of public ownership, or thru legislative control of large industries, we must leave to the future. We hope the very near fixture may decide. We are not yet able to see clearly the way out, but we know that the American people have arrived at an industrial crisis. We are at the forks of the road. If we tum one way, we shall enter the path which leads to decline -we shall share the fate of the civilization of all previous ages. If, on the other hand, we step out con- fidently on the other road, we shall progress to undreamed heights and lift the level of civilization to the very summit of achievement. ALVIN LYSE-'l3. THE SCHOOL IN TRANSITION tThin oration awarded second pIace.I In the life of every individual there are certain factors which strongly influence him. Among these are the home, the church and the school. lt is of the school that I wish to speak. The school is the basis of American civilization. Here the child spends a great part of his time in order to secure an education. To-day a revolution is going on in our schools. Before speaking of this, let us pause and con- sider for a moment the purpose and meaning of education. Education, in the broadest sense, should prepare for life. It should enable one to deal successfully with his environment-to rise above the obstacles which may confront him. The school is the specialized agency for this process of education. In order to fulfill its function, the school must accomplish three things: It must acquaint the pupil with the world in which he is to live, it must rouse him to actiong and, finally, it sh: uld make life's activities pleasurable. This brings before us the question: What shotld education consist of in order to prepare for life? Before answering this ques- tion, let us make a brief survey of the past. The education of primitive man was to the point. The parent taught his off- spring the rudiments of his simple life. However, as civilization advanced and life became more complex, the parent could no longer perform this task. As a result, schools were established. Of the early nations, the Greeks and Romans developed the most extensive school systems. At Sparta, where there were five slaves to every freeman, physical strength was needed. Hence, education there was largely physical. At Athens, where an almost purely democratic form of government prevailed, the education of the individual for citizenship and culture was the great task of the schools. Rome was even more practical than Greece. Here the boy committed to memory the twelve tables of law, and was early initiated into the mysteries of citizenship. During the republican period, when the rostrum wielded its supreme power, rhetoric and ora- tory were carefully fostered. Later, when Grecian and Oriental culture poured in as a result of conquest, this singleness of aim was to some extent lost. But proud Rome fell! Then came the dark ages, in which leaming was lost sight of for a long time. This was followed bythe awakening-the Renaissance- the revival of leaming. With it came the classical education. This was desirable, for only thru this literature could the leaming of the Greeks and Romans be acquired. After the Renaissance came the great scientific awakening. This produced a new civilization, one entirely different from that of the Greeks and Romans. This should gradually have become the subject-matter for the schools, for henceforth the people were to live in the midst of this civilization. If they were to be really eth- cient in dealing with their surroundings, it was necessary that they should become acquainted with the principles of this new civilization. But what did the schools do about it? Unfortunately, they ignored it. As a result, the classical system remained. lt remained on the plea that Latin and Greek developed the mind more than any other subiects. Hence, for a long time the people were compelled to get their real education outside of the schools. Our American high schools were of this type. Arnong the first of these was the Boston Latin School. Here the bay was prepared for college and given the edu- cation of a gentleman. To use the culturist's own words, The school prepared most effectually for nothing in particular. ln fact, up to the recent past, the chief aim of the American high schcol has been to prepare for college. Consequently, the great mass received but little help from these schools. They were left without adequate preparation for life. No doubt this high school training was of some value in the lc ng run, but it adjusted the individual too slowly: and in some cases it even unhtted him for any adjustment at all. As a result there is a general revolt. The people demand that the schools pre- pare for life. They would do away with the traditional college entrance require- ments. They feel that the college, as well as the high school, should prepare for life, only on a larger and more specialized scale. Hence, they feel that the col- lege entrance requirements should not be at variance with the training given in a practical high school. The high school is now in a stage of transition. lndeed, from a school of prepara- tion for college, it is fast becoming an institution for continuing the training begun in the common schools. lr is rapidly adapting itself to the varying modem conditions. Our own school, for example, is undergoing a radical change. Two years ago it was entirely a classical high school. To-day it is a modem industrial school. Of course we have not, as yet, all the courses necessary for a complete vocational edu- cation. But the start has been made. The rest will follow. The same is true of the schools everywhere. The question: What is to be taught ? now confronts the community. This is to be determined by local needs, since life in different places varies so much. Never- theless, certain broad lines will characterize the whole. Above all, this new edu- cation will be practical. Side by side with the academic courses, vocational training will be given. Some form of manual training in the grades will probably be offered almost everywhere. It is of universal interest because it helps the pupil to find him- self. Again, since the great majority of our girls expect, at some time, to become home-makers, domestic science deserves a prominent place in every school. The same is true of certain other subjects. Prominent among these is commerce. A certain amount of commercial and economic training is almost indespensable for the average individual. There are, in fact, few communities where such training is not needed. Business men everywhere need itg the farmer needs it: and so does the up-to-date housewife. But while communities are alike in many respects, they differ very radically in others. Hence, courses may be adapted to the varying needs of different localities. A farming community certainly needs courses in agriculture. F or, if our farmers are to be efficient, we must train them, just as we train our doctors and lawyers. Again, there are many communities where, in this age of the machine, technical and mechanical courses are indispensable. And thus we might continue to speak, if time permitted. It is not only the high school'which is in transition. The elementary schools likewise are undergoing great changes. They are being re-made to meet the needs of the people. If in the past they have fostered the democratic idea that all chil- dren are equal, they will in the future recognize clearly that all children are differ- ent. Methods and courses will be adapted to this end. Again, the elementary school of yesterday was in session three months out of the year: that of to-morrow will continue thruout the year. ln the words of a recent writer: Our schools will become at the same time, schools of health, schools of occupation, schools of plav and schools of study. The kindergarten of to-day is the forerunner of the new type of elementary schools. The chasm between work and play will be bridged. Play as well as work will be productive and eclucativef' The school of to-morrow must be broad and compre- hensive, to quote again: Train a child's intellect exclusively and he becomes a heartless villain 1 train his heart exclusively and he becomes a religious zealotg train his body exclusively and he becomes a daring monsterg train his hand exclusively and he becomes a human machine. The world is too full of villains, zealots, mon- sters and machines. lt calls for the all-round education of to-morrow. This thoro education of to-morrow will be expensive, but the enlightened tax- payer will be ready to pay the price. He will realize that every dollar spent on the training of his children will repay a thousandfold. The school of to-morrow will usher in a stronger race, a better civilization, and a more glorious humanity. This school is coming. Soon it will be in our midst. Let us hail its advent. ETHEL BROWN -'I3. THE COMING FARMER 'This oralion awarded third place l Situated among rolling hills and thriving plains, stands a stately home. lt is surrounded by green lawns, fragrant flowers, and groves of trees and shrubs. The house, with its spacious halls, its library and music room, and its modem con- veniences, is invit'ng. The large stables and machine sheds are conspicuous above the trees. Beyond, the fields, tilled by the tractor, yield an abundance of crops. Such is the home of the coming farmer. What has made it possible? Before answering this question, let us briefly review the history of agriculture. ln prehistoric times man was a hunter and a wanderer. He did not stay long enough in one place to raise crops. During the pastoral age, however, he began to domesticate plants and animals. As he stopped in his wanderings from time to time, certain suitable plants were raised. Then came the agricultural age. Man now began to settle down permanently. As a result, rapid progress was made. Naturally, such favored spots as the Nile and Euphrates valleys were best suited. Here rude tools, such as the wooden hoe and plow, soon came into common use. Thus the soil-tilling movement was launched. From now on progress was inevit- able. Devices for threshing grain svon followed. As time went on, more plants and animals were domesticated. Then the coming of metal implements capped the climax. Thus the Egyptians and the Babylonians came to be prominent agricultural people. Of the farming of Palestine and Greece we know little. ln Rome, however, agriculture came to occupy a prominent place. Several books were written on the subiect. ln fact, the exportation of grain became an important industry. After the decline of the ancient nations ca'ne the dark ages. Little progress was now made, but after the Renaissance, agriculture began once more to assume an important place. The rapidly growing science: began to exert their influences. Fertilizers came to be used. The improvement of plants continued. The discovery of the new world about this time gave an additional impetus to agriculture. Vast areas of land were made accessible. New plants, such as com, tobacco, and the potato were acquired. During the nineteenth century, enormous strides were made in the invention of machinery. These, in a sense, revolutionized agriculture. But, in spite of these mechanical improvements, farming remained largely a matter of chance. The farmer tilled his field, sowed his seed and reaped his crops without any definite knowledge. lf he accidently did the right thing, he succeeded 3 if he did the wrong thing, he failed. During recent years, however, a great change has been taking place. Slowly, but surely, science has been invading the domain of agriculture, until to-day the term U scientific farming confronts us on every side. What, then, do we mean by scientific farming? Broadly speaking, we mean farming directed by definite knowledge, rather than by chance. ln answering the question more in detail, three different aspects must be taken into consideration, namely: the selection of seed and stock, the tilling of the soil and general manage- ment. The many new plant varieties, originated by Luther Burbank, impress upon us the importance of the proper selection of seed and stock. Poor seed invariably brings poor results. Hence, the scientific farmer selects his seed according to rules established by thoro experimentation. The selection of stock is quite as important for the efficient farmer. A thorobreil horse is more valuable than a scrubg a cow that will produce fourteen hundred pounds of butter in a year is better than one which will only make three hundred. Still more important is the preparation of the soil for crops. This, too, was form- erly a matter of chance. But it is now being replaced by scientific tilling. Rapidly we are coming to know how to plow, when to sow, and under what conditions to harvest. Water, which formerly went to waste, is now being saved by proper culti- vation. Soils. lacking certain elements necessary to plant growth, are being replen- ished by fertilizers. Even the varying climatic freaks, such as hot winds and dlroughts, seem no longer terrible, since we are coming to know how to deal with t em. But scientific farming will affect management and distribution quite as much as production. The farmer of yesterday did no accounting. He had no way of find- ing out which one of his enterprises paid and which did not. He tried to raise a little of everything. With the scientific farmer all this will be different. He will keep definite accounts. He will distinguish clearly between profitable and unprofit- able enterprises. Hence, he will be more prosperous. It is in distribution, however, that perhaps the greatest change is taking place. ln the past, the farmer sold his produce in a haphazard manner. With the coming of the trusts and the monopolies, the farmer has been losing his independence more than ever. After gaining control of various products, these concems pay the farmer what they please. He does the work and they get the money. This tendency toward monopolization has been rousing the farmer to action lately. He is begin- ning to realize that in union alone there is strength. As a result, such agencies as the Grange and the Farmers' Educational and Co-operative Union have been called into being. Thru one of these unions, the farmers in this state saved several millions dollars on wheat sacks alone, during the past year. The movement, however, has only just begun. Many other agencies are helping the farmer in his upward struggle. Among these are the Bureau of Agriculture, experimental stations, agricultural colleges and high schools. The Bureau of Agriculture is constantly keeping the farmer in touch with the results of important agricultural experiments and discoveries. Experimental stations located in different sections of the country are rapidly coming to assist the farmer in dealing with his peculiar local problems. Even our own county is placing an agri- cultural expert at the service of its farmers. Agricultural colleges all over the coun- try are more and more supplying the farmer of to-morrow with a thoro educationl. Even the high schools are beginning to undertake this worlc. Our own school wil undoubtedly, in the near future, give a prominent place to such a course. Thus the farmer of to-morrow bids fair to be very different from the farmer of yesterday. The farmer of to-morrow will be surrounded by all the modem con- veniences. Constantly increasing inventions will break his once enforced isolation. Good rural schools and social centers will supply much that is now wanting. More- over, the farmer of to-morrow, as an educated man, will appreciate literature, music and art. He will be in touch with the movements of the day. Last but not least, the farmer of to-morrow will Hnd time to live. RAYMOND SCHEIBNER-'l3 gucirtg 2 SOCIAL CALENDAR Sept. I3.-The annual teachers' reception was given at the school house from eight to half past ten. Later in the evening the guests were given an opportunity to avert the bad omens attendant on Friday and the thirteenth, thru four-leaf clovers and horse-shoes. Sept. 20.---There was a water- melon feed at the school house. The principal amusement consisted of a track meet arranged between chosen sides. Music was quite general thru- out the evening. Sept. 27.---The first high school dance took place at the W. O. W. hall from eight to eleven. There were nearly a hundred guests present. The patronesses of the evening were Mesdames George Shaw and C. H. Edwards. Nov. l.---A HalIowe'en party was held at the school house. The memo- ries of the night before were revived by the various ghosts, witches and soothsayers. Later in the evening, cider, doughnuts and pumpkin pie were consumed by the spirits. Nov. IS.---The second of the series of high school dances was given at the W. O. W. hall. About fifty couples were in attendance. Mesdames W. P. Gray and Godfrey Thompson were the patronesses. Dec. 20.---The Christmas dance was held at the W. O. W. hall. The patron- esses of the evening were Mrs. T. Lyse, Mrs. A. Alexander and Mrs. E.. McGovern. Jan. 25.---The Sophomores had their first class party at the home of Miss Pearl Dillon. The main feature of the evening was a sleigh ride. Refreshments were served when the party retumed. jan. 31.--The Seniors had their hrst class party. They met at the home of Nona Taylor and drove from there to the country home of Wille Belle McGee, where the party was entertained. All had a most enjoyable time. jan. 31.---The Freshmen were entertained at the home of Bessie Martin. A sleigh ride in the course of the evening was thoroly enjoyed by all. Lunch was served when the party returned. Feb. 7.---A sleigh ride was enjoyed by the Sophomores. The class met at the home of Marjory DeClark. F eb. I4.---A Valentine party took place at the school house. A tableau-reading was the main feature of the evening. The party broke up at an early hour. Feb. 22.---The Washington's Birthday dance was given at the W. O. W. hall. A minuet by eighth-grade girls was one ofthe special features of the evening. The patronesses were Mesdames N. Starr and H. M. Hansen. About forty couples were present. Feb. 28.---The mock-marriage of Avenise Claire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson Lockwood Harlan, to Mr. Alexander Wilkinson, was solemnized at the W'ilbur School Cathedral, Bishop Mcpharland officiating. Mar. I5.-The junior class was entertained by Superintendent Schmidt at his apartments. The rooms were beautifully decorated in the Junior colors, lavender and violet. Refreshments were served during the latter part of the evening. Mar. 2 l .---The Sophomore class had a feed at the home of Miss Pearl Dillon. Mar. 29.---A Higi School c'mival was held at the G. A. R. hall. Each class had a booth. Among the ma.1y other curiosities were the wild man and the fat lady. A special feature of the evening was the vaudeville performance, which lasted about an hour and a half. April l2.---A fancy dress ball was given at the W. O. W. hall from. eight to eleven. About forty couples were present. The patronesses of the evening were Mrs. S. Britton and Mrs. O. Zarp. Apr. 25.---The Domestic Science class entertained the faculty at a luncheon in the Domestic Science room. Apr. 26.---The juniors entertained the Seniors and High School teachers at the school house from eight to eleven. The rooms were artistically decorated with Junior and Senior class colors. A light banquet was served in the Domestic Science room in the course of the evening. May 7.---The Senior dinner was given by the Domestic Science girls. May l0.---The Commencement dance was attended by an unusually large num- ber. The patronesses of the previous dances were the guests of honor. Several special dances were given in the course of the evening. The decorations consisted of butterflies. May I4.---Mrs. E. L. Famsworth gave a dinner for the members of the Senior class and the Faculty at her home. The table and dining room were beautifully decorated in the Senior class colors---bumt orange and navy blue. V G 'l4 i,lLl1l1IL'ltIL5 The chief dramatic event of the year was the commencement play, The Fifteenth of january. This is one of the most pleasing college comedies open to amateur performers. It is needless to say that it scored a great success. The cast of charac- ters was as follows: Lieut. Jack Wilson - - Alvin Lyse Ted Allen Herman Scheibner Diclc Sherman - Roscoe Parrish Billy Burton - Raymond Scheibner Count Andreas Cassavelli Grant Edwards Chuck Clinton - George Britton Tom Harrison - - Charles Tusler Prof. Ebenezer james, M. A., Ph.D. Arthur Norvell Prof. Henry E.. Burton, M.A., Ph. D. A. C. Robinson Don Hampton Franlc Burton Barbara Burton Doris Meredith Ruth Thurston Elsie Smythe Tabitha Tattler Sally Sue Stevens Dolly Dinsmore Polly Preston Mrs. Meredith Maggie Mahoney Harry Spinning Milton Portch Genevive Godfrey Carrie Hanson Eugenia Reeves Clara Birchill Bessie Martin Selma Lyse Margaret Travis May Portch Anna Scheibner Elsie Zarp I nvemainei DECLAMATORY CONTEST The annual declamatory contest took place un Friday, March 21. The program was one of unusual excellence. The contestants had been carefully trained Their work on the whole would have compared favorably with the recitals in some of the best schools of elocution. First place was awarded to Roscoe Parrish. The program was as follows: The Night Run ofthe Overland - May Portch Mrs Mnlderick's Turkish Bath - Bessie Martin ' 'While Azalias - - - Margaret Travis The Last Leaf - - May Scheibner Cupid and the Cadillac Helene Bump ' The Unknown Speaker ----- Roscoe Parrish I' O RATORICA L CONTEST The first oratorical contest, in which the contestants were required to deliver original orations, took place on Friday evening, May 2. ' Every one of the e-ix ora- tions would have compared favorably in both composition and thought with manv college oralirms Thr.-e are- printed in this issue The winner, Alvin Lyse, will represent the Wilbur High School at the L. C. S. A X. contest in Davenport. As in the case or' the declamafory contest, Superintendent Schmidt trained the speak- ers The program was as follows: The American Press - Nona Taylor The Rise of -Woman - - Myrtle Bott The School in Transition - - Ethel Brown A World Court - - Odessa Tusler ' Our Industrial Crisis - - Alvin lryse The Coming Farmer - Raymond Scheibner W T., Iusaii: ,,. X , k ...J A . . ,'R,,ii ' The Girls' Chorus of the Wilbur High School, consistfng of about thirty members, was organized early in the fall. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday afternr-on. The vocal numbers furnished by the chorus for various szl ool entertainments, thru:- out the year, point unmistalcably to the zeal and thoror ess that has characterized our music department. The operetta, Cinderella, given in the G. A. R. Hall Friday evening, April 6, under the auspices of the High School, was a great success. All the leading characters enacted their parts in a most pleasfng and natural man- ner and are deserving of great praise. The fairies, in answer to the call of their fairy queen, promptly dressed Cinderella for the ball, and by their singing and danc- ing bore testimony to the thoro training which they had received. The music fur- nished by the Foley orchestra contributed much to the success of the evening's enter- tainment. Miss Hendershot, who trained the cast, deserves great credit for her work. The characters were as follows: Cinderella - - - - May Portch Patierice l .- . 5 Myrtle Robertson Charity Y'-Her cruel sister, - Q Varrie Hansen Fairy Godmotlrer Fairies - - Lady Guy - Pi ince Papa - Courtier - Lady at Ball - Ladies, Conrtiers, Pianist - Attendants. - Margaret Travis Girls from grades 3. 4. 5, and ti Ella Rettkowski Arthur Klaus Arthur Norvell Eugenia Reeves Bessie Martin Genevieve Godfrey glttttletiw lnterest in athletics has been greater this year than ever before. A higher stand- ard has also accompanied this increased interest. All athletics have been in the hands of the athletic committee. This committee is selected by the student body. Two faculty members, the principal and the coach complete the personnel. Our financial condition is better than ever before. ln fact, we have finished the season with money on hand. The interest aroused by the students, and the sale of season tickets for games, seemed to be the biggest stimulus. Much credit is due the business men of the town for their assistance in these activities. We are unable to play football, chiefly because we lack the material. Besides, no other school in the county indulges in this sport. It would, therefore, be diffi- cult to obtain games without incurring great expense. Our chief efforts have been centered in basketball. Our gymnasium is not the best, but the interest outweighs the lack of equipment. The attendance at the games is always good. This season we played the scheduled games in the county league, and also a few games with outside teams. Our games with Reardan and Davenport were the first of the season. With inexperienced players, we went against some of the strongest teams in the eastern part of the state. Our games with Almira were perhaps the most interesting, since we are close neighbors, and the spirit of rivalry is naturally strong. We also had two exciting games with Odessa and Coulee City, respectively. As stated before, our team was rather young and light. Ray Scheibner was the only experienced player. He held the right for- ward position, and was the most versatile player. Herman Scheibner played the strong games. He could be well classified as one of the best guards in the county. Alvin Lyse played his first season. He has good possibilities. George Britton and Roscoe Parrish, forward and guard, respectively, played excellent ball. Britton has the making of a good basket shooter. Parrish will show good form in defen- sive work at center. Altho our defeats have outnumbered our victories, we feel that our interest in clean sports has been stimulated, thru the competition and the experience of the past year. At the approach of spring our interest turns toward track and tennis. The mate- rial for track is rather scarce, but we ought to make some showing. The regular county meet is held at Davenport, May I7. We were unable to arrange for a triangular meet this year, since the other schools have gone into base-ball. The following will enter the county meet: Alvin Lyse, Ray Scheibner, Alfred Hansen, George Britton, Herman Scheibner, james McKay and Roscoe Parrish. 's -P A 1111 36 5' 1 P r X r , 3 , I , , i ag 92 There has also been strong interest aroused in tennis this spring. The county high school athletic association has recently adopted it as a regular sport. The lirst toumament, held at Odessa, was a great success. The interest locally has been very strong. ln another season we will have some excellent tennis players. The courts have been put in good shape. The city club has given the high school the option on one in recognition of the worlc done by the students. The interest in any athletic activity depends, to some extent, upon the nature of the gymnasium and the accompanying apparatus. We have been greatly handi- capped along this line. While other schools have their own gymnasiums, we are compelled to rent a hall for our sports. We hope that the authorities will soon see ht to build a proper gymnasium. We lead in other scholastlc lines, why not in athletics? Qhittmriul OUR FIRST ANNUAL 'We take no small pride in presenting this, the first Annual of the Wilbur High School, to the public. It is not as pretentious nor as costly as many similar publica- tions by larger high schools. It must be bome in mind, however, that all beginnings are hard, and more especially, that we belong distinctly to the class of small high schools whose means are limited. With all this, we feel that the publication of this issue marks an important epoch in the history of our school. It mirrors quite truth- fully our activities and our school life in general. We trust that this humble effort will serve as a stimulus to the student bodies of succeeding years, so that they may be urged on to more elaborate efforts along this line. Meanwhile this little annual, tho a seeming trifle now, will grow dearer to the possessor as the years go by. ln reflective moments, when his mind goes back to dear old Wilbur High, he will take from the shelf the worn copy, and as he glances over the smling faces of by-gone days, he will live over the past once more, and be the better for it. THE SENlORS This commencement number comes from the press just as the members of the graduating class are bidding us farewell. Whatever direction each one may choose-whether he travel by means of the slow coach, or whether he reach the land of his dreams on a through train-in any case we hope that he will find time now and then to glance at this book, and thus return in spirit to the old school. Altho we shall miss the members of this class when school opens again, yet we are glad to see them depart to continue their preparation or to join the busy host of the world's workers. Wherever they go, whatever they do, we hope that their dreams may ever soar above sordid realities. AU REVOIR To the departing members of the faculty we bid farewell. We have leamed to love and respect them during the years which they spent with us. They have been our friends and advisers. As such we regret to lose them from our midst, and yet we are glad to see them advance. Prof. W. A. Schmidt, for the past two years, the efficient head of our schools, goes to Columbia University to complele his Ph. D. work. Prof. A. C. Robinson, for two years our able athletic coach and teacher, will spend the coming year at the University of Califomia in working for the Mas- ter's degree. Miss Sarah Sutton, our faithful literary adviser and teacher, and Miss Louise Peck, our cherished social director and home economics teacher, will both locate in larger schools on the coast. These teachers, in departing, are leaving a part of themselves with us. We are glad they have been with us, and our best wishes will ever accompany them. V E 92 WE THANK YOU! This little annual, as well as the publication of the Mirror from time to time, has been made possible largely thru the generosity of our business men. We hereby extend to them our sincerest appreciation for their loyal support. To our efhcient business manager, Miss Carrie Hansen, much credit is also due. No business man could well refuse an ad in the presence of her pleasing smile and pleasant man- ner. Last, but not least, Mr. Spinning of the Wilbur Register, who is our pub- lisher, deserves much praise for the fine appearance of this number. We would have you bear in mind that this annual was printed in Wilbur. RETROSPECT , The past two years have been unusually signihcant in the history of our school. They have been years of transition and change. Two years ago we had an excel- lent classical high school-one which afforded efficient preparation for college, but hardly for life. Thru the efforts of our superintendent, thoro courses in science, manual training, commerce, music and home economics have since been introduced. Agriculture is soon to follow. Hence, we feel now that our high school has come to prepare us for life as well as for college. Significant changes have also taken place in the manner of teaching certain other subjects. German has come to be a living language for us: the sciences are being related to our immediate needs: his- tory is giving us a wonderful outlook on the nature of human life and progress: and English, instead of being a mere dissection of ancient classics, is enabling us to express ourselves in both spol'en and written form, and to appreciate, in addition, the literature of the present as well as that of the past. PROSPECT Altho Wilbur is not at the present time a growing town, we feel, nevertheless, that our high school has a great future before it. Already half of our number hail from the surrounding country, and every indication points to a marked increase in attendance from this source. We feel that it will be only a matter of a few years until the Wilbur High School will be the real educational center of a vast area of Lincoln County. If these hopes are to be realized, the process of adapting the school to the needs of the people must be pressed as urgently as during the past two years. --eannnnnnne - ' hi 'inn-r rr - 7' M 55 l 2 if , t WHO'S VV!-lO IN WILBUR HIGH O WNicki 51.9.1- O O OifeiiiefirQ.it 'MiLi.QiQifA QM Fatty the Tub O! Charles! 1 thfjiilslngot lPoetry i To get fatter - ' Admiring her . T obtain Vanity Ol Land! own reflection iDancm8 3 grant . We . W- - . Dimples should worry, I-laziness a Frgmzgn I To marry nah Bloncly O! Dear! Flirting 'Pond-,es Matrimony Dignity O! Pifllel Dreaming Parties Social-ism Si O! Pickles! Denseness Smiling To be an athlete Taffy O! Law! lnquisitive Mencling Fog Angel Face O! Girls! Posing Complexion To be popular Berty Oh! Slush l Neuralgia Homesteads To settle clown Soc l g qeghglggs Helping others To be a cook Masie lOl Heck! lFoncl of teacher! Mathematics T0 live I l in a laboratory Beam lYe Gods! lnarticulation Ragging A Clergy,-nan Patience lMy goodness! Stalling Singing I comjgnbitress l F th . . . . Babe love Z2 Nakel Buttin in xlust talking A beau l Cupid liszhsulklg jSpooning Undertakers Social doing l Daflin8 l0l'1 my! 'Too nice! Latin To be' f come a pro . Dessie lShovlelS L! Giggling Playing hookey maimalopeace ' u Biddy I thafs easy Ask Arthur Walking To land a farm Ol Bobbetl lToo serious Bobbing 3 sligebug Parrot 'Ohl Foul Foullweak voice Sen-sen Own an auto E 92 WHO'S WHO !N WILBUR HIGH A Anti-F at l know better! Too slender Snap shots To be slender Sho,-gy Pressing hops !..ue Too attractive Dreaming Mame Say --- ---! Almost brilliant Work Greatness O! , Prunes I Nlartinizing !'!0l'Se-!JaC!i COW-!J0y C0309 TOP disesggxgilment Maying Verandas Robbins .. .. . Deceiving D ' T Dad Sakes alive! the ladies ancmg many vgeahh Pete Ye Gods! fTeacher's Pet Matrimony To win Doris Rev- ROSS ! don't know l Biblical Study Lette' Sfamv or :R if be jimmy T00 quiet Being 800d To get ma 'tied Harry Tracy Um, yes! Bend. Ore? A H1-lk W218011 To hide his leet Buttercup Oh slush! Loves pups NC0m-c0b pipe To be a vmian Slim Damnifino ! Studies too hard ' A Bobby To be a senator Violet Honest! Violent ,A senior 1 To get a wife Herby Oh prunes! Too cute Flying Dchmn Make a mash Bob Oh! Hard work Mules To be a banker Skinny ! Don'l believe it! Loves Faculty Race horses To win a race Sinny Bessie! Primpins F Ord To sir in seat Skinny !! We'uns! Cutting classes Muskfats Ahead of him Howdy By Gee ! lToo pessamisticlSh00ting Snipes To be a ,rapper Defining N T Rolf Stop! 8fa!fitat!0n Cablfage grow cgbbage Dan Yep ! TOP mfe A miller To be a minister Plain Ray Hello! NBCIUS,-lffck All 008310 To be mechanic . . . oo Giving T 5 Tiny Short Bing! Bmgl good natured Class parties a czmgxgxge Cora It wasn't fair! lpesslffusf Do' WeafiU8 To be a mathe- l l meme Sclence C1395 HOWCYS matic teacher Zell l Why! N0 C0IlflC!CHCC To look pretty I To ask mamma Zip We!!! CheW!U8 8Um Reading novels! Graduate in'l6 Ann K You don't say! Become a miller ! as -- we 'E 55 ADVERTISING SECTION YC' ,1-x, 1 '-Q, 5, e Ex om ww Q Q5 3591 4 ' if V' ,av PATRONIZE OUR FRIENDS ---- THE ADVERTISERS NON-ADVERTISING CONTRIBUTORS C. M. N. LOVE - - - S500 DR. C. H. EDWARDS - . . 5.00 HE WILBUR REGISTER All the Nefws Fine Printing FRANDS IVIADSEN Sole Agent for Fairbanks-Morse CP:-oducfs All prices reduced 25 per ce f C. E. SCAROBORO Attorney :E 92 Liggews lVlcGovern Harris Dru lAnegg'e'te Candies g Candles Nor ii. as ' C ' .1 bil 'll 0 la ICC C ISNDC- IIOII E WGBH em . BI1 ol Cl' C8I'l ICS. - Wilbur, Wash. haQtQ 'jY5s AN UNUSUAL OFFER DURING the last two weeks in this month we will give you a nice big Tur- lcish Wash Cloth falmost a towel, with each 2 bars of our Harmony Glycerine Soap at 25c. Each bar is a great big cake weighing a half paunzl, and is good soap. 9 Ilederika i Violet Dulce Toilet l Rexall's CB Hair l Powder Tonic ' ' White or Tinted Antise tic we P l i .-.sf For the Feet. N iii i fur Your two best friends--- tl V 25 l Qt Q qioLYiTEPULc l - wi 1' it 252 19 1' T0llCt Waters: XTQ H i ijg ' 5 N lc lf ii What does more for your l ll ' L ' ii disposition than nice, classy,! X af' The on' one that Q-muhm izolins :Ind refreshing Toilet i I the glands, causing thfm to se- ialef, llflng the Sllmmef E- YY4Z VY ' Crete natural oil. 50C 81 Sl monthsii We have all the? Harmorfr Ejarnauon -- - -Y ff-H f f standar brands in imported HC V or domestic. Rexall - U V V Ti lm, ,nuliiifin . ' ' ' ra o ur A work of Kidney vi DI l Pm. 10 u li i refinement ' 1 x-A l l l . . V I in H I Your money re- Any toilet preparation bear- Tl I 3. l N-,,, fundcd if no, mis. ing that name is good. 1 4. s - - ll, factory - SOC SUPERIOR EXTRACT VANILLA--Any one who has used it will tell you. 25C 5Uc 51.00 Watch for our Specials ii S 4 iViiSi.....i25i 1 . MM' r' ' ' f I ' sr, f s t wa r 1 28 Huw ' IIIIIMIIII ll l'lI E llllIV 3 llllllllii ef ff Q llftw r ' if .Q-Ji. N fmllll I Allllll , -J , ' , 2 n -N ' E5 'f af' Q.. L .-5 , r y 0925 .t ,aff . ' 'ff,efe-:wits-s 7172? -fs! fi 'f ,M 4 t xswf , 133152 ,.--2 fXl!r,glfJ r 1 ' go - -Q- J' -' I will 1 f fl ,'-1' lr g fi FlT'ii'1'ig?- twmwff t' . 41, 2 1-V 'Q' L, EL ul ,,,,. -F , rv- x I - nn -' '--3 Qi: g 1' by ff illllllrlr is j Xxx- wl Kmml4'L' NN, XA 'ii , ,,,, :.t' Arnie' lllrfffii-Eff-3 If is - he moment fi th foot and give comfort from t LEASE the eye- t e .. . . h Th se uallties are charadtenstrc of t e you first put them on. e q Sl'lOCS WC sell. Quality and style have Erst consideration V to the most re- in our selection. If e go liable makers and Insist upon having only the best--and we get it. Shipments just received ha of the season's latest styles in high and lo ve materially augmented our showing We believe it will beito your interest to see them. Nl. E. 8: E. T. HAY W shoes for WOIIICD and men. M 5' The WiIbur Pharmacy PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY V5 FULL AND COMPLETE LINE OF DRUGS, IVIEDICINES AND CHEMICALS SX' HAZELWOOD ICE CREAIVI, AND ALL KINDS OF REFRESHING SOFT DRINKS GEORGE BANDY, Proprietor SMILE HE world takes off its hat to the man with a smile. It turns the cold shoul- der to the individual who is sour as a lemon. We all love the man with a hearty laugh. He is our friend, the ray of sun- shine for which we yearrf, and success perches on his cheerful shoulders. But you say, lt's hard to work up even a sickly grin when you're dead broke and up against the cold old world. We will agree with you son. Here's the rem- edy. Start a bank account with your first earn- ings. Add to it. Form the saving habit. VVatch the account grow. The smile will grow with it. It is no trouble at all to laugh when you have money in the bank. 6719 State Bank if lllllcliheraon, Plbreidellg hd f o . . I , . . f if char. ilrfgilifll calm 'N H' Of I lbur C. lhompson, Asst. Cashier 36 5' ELEVENTH ANNUAL WILBUR FAIR Wilbur, Washington, October 7, 8, 9, IO, I9l3 Q wiv 23' -5 'F' Everything New and Attractive - -Bigger and Better l7remiums L' I Silver Cup given by Northern Pacific Railroad Company for best display of Fruit. I Silver Cup given by Wilbur Fair Association for best display' of Wheat. New Free Attractions Good Races Every Day I is - . - i Wilbur F air Association W. P. GRAY, s ecff tary DE Qi Afwarded Gold Medal World's Fair A. K CR E. 1909 'E hhyb Flzylzi Flour 5' The Columbia Rfber Milling Company Wilbur, Washington E UE Eberything up to date in ry Goods, Clofhing and Shoes KEY? 'if The GOLDEN RULE Phone 543 Ji SHOZ'S hhohhhh hh 4A,.. .Y ' 1' 1 I , ,-,+ QM My XX ' y fineliue of th Ameri- C t - Sh . C ' d l t . sl you wl?:t reacilgiocnsaags- f t' SILAS BRITTON DA VID THOMPSON Wilbur Meat Co. Wholesale and Retail We Make is Specially of 'E Fancy Sugar Cured Hams and Bacon, Pure Lard, Etc. Phone Main one-o one E 92 Wilbur Furniture Store . . -XS We, Sewing Oil Machine felis Extras Etc. Needles, Shuttles and Bobblns for ule in All Makes of Sewing Machines. ones Brothers The Automobile Livery 0 Keller Stage Line We are prepared to give you if f Kg W ity if the best auto service in town 1 . Pathe s Weekly- Agents for the Case Car-the current events of best car made for the money. Located in the O. K Barn II. E. 8: FRED JONES. P1 oprietors. Phone the world Wed- nesday and Thurs' day Pietures change Mon- day, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Bring the old and young. They will enjoy it. Yount Bldg. E. MCGUCKEN, Mgr. PLOUGI-IS Ji Furry a Full Line of Sporting Goods, Cutlery and General' Hardware PLOUGHS . . 44, N, 45 ' HRW ' 9? ff . tl , V h x . . r - -CA lg V U Q , 0 ' 'r nf ' The Bzg 'Bend Dye Z3Z'633 Works Remember If Its Hardware HAVE IT To Change Your Luck Change Your :Tailor THIiRE'S Wisdom in this Proverb. Fortune Seldom frowns on a well dressed man. He who is careful about hi- personal appearance com niands confidence and respevt. XVe are pleasing hundreds and ifgiven a chance can please you We Buiid .Suits and Overcoafs. We Knofw, Teffer Than Other Tailors. All the good ones von see are most- lv OURS, if the truth were known. Ilf you leave your Clothing Orders with USTAHL the Tailor you will look your hestg and as for luck, you'I1 win out every time, 'E E5 E. IVIELI-IEIM F RWOODBURY HLENZ Bkos. Staple Dealer in Groceries Building Material of Pham-4,.+4. WILBUR Kinds- The Wilbur Dairy Fresh Milk and Cream Ice Cream and Ice H. S. PEASLEY - - Prop. Club Barber Shop COMER 6: HALL Proprietors. Bath Rooms in Connedion CITY 'BAKER Y Hot and Cold Lunch from H n to ll p m. Our Ilreal Pies and Cakes are I4 ll Daily. H. Wyatt Prop. D. Haden C5 Co. D aler in Harness. Sad iles, Blankets Whips Ft Agents for Best L mbn Best Luhrict g Oil H l Oils and Axle G a e SE 93 I I llflipar News Stand . Eastman Kodaks 65 'Brofwnie Cameras No. I Brownie - - Si I 00 No. 2 Hrownie - - 2 00 No Za Brownie 23.00 No. 2 F P. Brownie 5 00 Vest Pocket Kodak - - 6 00 No. 2a F P. Brownie - 700 No. Jia F. P. R R. lens - 1200 No Ia F. P. Kodak - I2.00 N02 la F. P. Koduk, R.R. lens 1500 No Sa F. I'. Kodak - - 20.00 No. 33 F. P. Kodak auto shutt'r 25 00 Asa man remarked yesterday : If you can't get what you want anywhere else in town, go to the Wil- bur News Stancl and you can get it Sporting Goods 5' Tennis Balls Tennis Rackets Base Ball. Suits Base Ball Outfits Z If you 'kvant satisfaction in any line give as a call Tall: About RAZ ORS The Sexto Blade Has No Equal To prove this, come in and get one, take it home, try it for 30 days and if not entirely satisfadtory return it and get your money. Prices: 32, 53, 53.50 to 35 wmfuze i liYl il AtI2AtS'?IiNEC31tI Boyes' Dray Line 1-'romptness My Motto Express, Dray and Transfer T. H. ROYES, Prop. WILBUR - - WASH. A Clean Shave or Haircut. Hot and Cold Shaves Enterprise Barber Shop S. C. Bishop, Prop Wilbur Wilbur Grocery Co. Groceries, Crockery and Hardware V! ILBUR - - WASH. J. E. McGovern Real Estate, Loans and Insurance WILBUR W ASH. F. l-l. Gottwals General Blacksmith Champion Horseshoer WILBUR WASH. Nels Hanson Specialist in Smith Work Proniptness and Satisfaction Seattle Grain' Co. Dealer ln G R A l N P. FALDBORG Manager ihe Chappell Studio High Class Portraiture a Specialty WlL.BUR. WASH. WILISUR Under New Management REX RILEY, Prop. Thoroughly Renovated THE MERCHANTS HOTEL WHEN s'roPPlNc: IN WILBUR STOP HERE Commercial Trade Solicited Dining Room ln Connection Unifversal Laundry Qgick Service Giving Universal Satisfacftion Phone ITIS Chas. Numata. Prop Big 'Bend Lumber Company Lumber, Wood, Paints and Oils ' WILRUR WASH. I I Stonerook Dealer in Pamtw, 0119, Varnvalief, Kalsomine, Wall Pnper. Build- ing Paper, Roofing V5 inflow . , . C. H. EDWARDS ' Glass and Houseliulcl Hardware. Dentist WILHUR, WASH. Fafmffs B. H. YOUNT Feed and Sale Stable Physician and Surgeon j. W. MARTIN, Prop. DR. N. DAY THOS. IVIAGEE.. jeweler 25 Per Cent off on all Goods WILBUR, WASH, WILBUR WASH. E f 92 'c F5 Ii i ls ii -4 5: fi s A -T1 Q ,2 E 5 i? 5 z 5 E 1 v 3 ':.uum-yn: 'Luk-4.-4 mzm-f.zum::enu-r.1u.unrnfn..,-Af nv --. M:-N.r:a--'.,.m,