Windom High School - Eagle Yearbook (Windom, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1925 volume:

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MABLE SILLIMAN . CAROL CONE . . SIGURD RONNING . MISS MARIAN ADAMS . Business Manager , Activities Editor . Senior -Editor . Athletic Editor . Art Editor . Society Editor . A . Joke Editor , . Snapshot Editor . Associate Joke Editor . Associate Art Editor . . . Faculty Advisor T 3 E O31 S , ,. ,ti A 1 ,--wife, it The 1925 CRICKET Tublifbeaz' By THE SENIOR CLASS of WINDOM HIGH SCHOOL Window - - Jtifimeesom o MR. DONALD V. FULLER, who has always striuen to better our school, who has raised our ath- letics to the highest rank, and instilled in all those with whom he came in contact the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship: we the class of 1925 dedicate this Cricket. Foreword T has been for some time a cherished tradition of the Senior Class of Windom High School to publish the Cricket, a book in which the achievements of class and school are chronicled. This year we have endeavored to make the 'ICricket a true portrayer of school events, a book, faithfully picturing all the intricacies of High School life. It represents our highest ideals in art and literature, and is pre- sented to the readers as our supreme endeavor and as truly repre- sentative of school and class. We have, to the utmost of our ability. tried to make this, the 1925 Cricket, worthy of our school as we conceive her worth in the highest degree. I II III IV V VI VII VIII 01' FACULTY, SENIOR . JUNIOR . SOPHOMORE FRESHIXIAN A'I'HI,ETIc:s ACTIVITIES FEATURES der of Books N THE MAD WHlRL of school activities, it is seldom we think that perhaps there was a time, when youth had no such school, no such opportunities. Letting our minds wander back over the history of the generation or two preceding ours we find the opportunities for schooling pitifully poor and inadequate: and We marvel to think that such a wonderful change could have taken place. To whom do we owe this better life of ours to-day, to one man, to one group? NO, the credit for this miraculous develf opment belongs to that huge bodv of people, Who settled, built and developed this great northwest of to-day, those hardy, farseeing and God-fearing pioneers, who left the comfort of their homes in the settled east, and by everlasting efforts against cruelly uneven odds, and unnumbered hardships, built this won- derful state and country we now live in. To these hardy people, to their vision, their ability, and their industry, We wish to give some credit by making the opening pages of this book a reminder so that its readers may be made to remember, that perhaps they are fortunate humans and do owe something to these pioneers. , An Appreciation HE PUBL1CAT1oN OF THIS, the 1925 Cricket, is made possible not only by the com- bined efforts of the Staff, but by the co-oper- ation of many of those outside. To those and to everyone else who has helped to make this Cricket a reality we wish to express the sincerest thanks and appreciation. THE STAFF Faculty THE NINETEEN 'I'WEN'1'Y'-Fl,VE CRICKET r l i 1 l SUPT. G. G. KOTTKE, PH. B. MR. CARL LUNDIN, B. A. Windom, Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota Hamlme U'7'Uf'W'V Gustavus Adolphus College Principal and Mathematics Miss MARIAN ADAMS, B. A. Northfield, Minnesota Carleton College Mathematics and Spanish Page Nine THE NINETEEN 'IWWENTY-FIME CRICKET .Q- GX MR- R. B- ERNST, B. S- Miss GERTRUDE HERMAN, B.S New Auburn, WiSC0HSiU Minneapolis, Minnesota Uflwefsilil Of MfUW9S0f0 Uniuersily of Minnesota Science English and Public Speaking Miss FLORENCE HQVDE, B. A. St. James, Minnesota SI, Olaf College Home Economics Page Ten THE NINETEEN TWENTY -F1,VE CRICKET MR. DONALD V. FULLER Windom, Minnesota Bradley Polytechnic Institute Manual Training and Athletics MRS. MARGARET B. LUND, B. A. Windom, Minnesota University of Minnesota English and Latin l Miss GLADYS POTTER Madison, Wisconsin lfVhiteuJater fW1's.j State Normal Commercial Page Eleven THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI.VE CRICKET 5 . i x 2 ' ' ' ' is ' ,. I :ia 5 1 E 5 ,,, xr :Lf : S Q N N if Miss LOTTA E. Ross Slaytony Minnesota Miss MABEL WETZEL MaCPha1'l School of MUSl4C Calhoun' Illinois Music Illinois State Normal U Normal Page Twelve I r Mrss BERTHA ZOLLNER, B. A. Waterville, Minnesota Carleton College History I . Q l.,.. J .1,' 'I e THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Page Thirteen THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET High School Curriculum 1924 - 1925 FIRST YEAR THIRD YEAR English I English III General Mathematics Spanish H Latin I Modern History General Science Manual Training I Domestic Science I SECOND YEAR English II Plane Geometry Spanish I Caesar Ancient History Manual Training II Domestic Science II Bookkeeping DY Page Fourteen Chemistry Public Speaking Higher Algebra Solid Geometry Stenography I FOURTH YEAR English IV American History Civics Physics Stenography ll femdom THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET HELEN BILLINGS C A sunny disposition maketh a cheerful' countenance. Glee Club 1, 2, 33 Prince Charming. PETER BEIER N f'Age will not wither nor custom state his infinite variety. Football WZ, W3, W4: Basketball WZ, W3: Triangular Declam W3, W4: Glee Club 4: Debate W4: Tattler Staff 3: Cricket Staff: Come Out of the Kitchenmz His Majesty Bunker Bean : A Nautical Knot g Class President 2. MAURICE CHURCH What's in a The Boomerangf name? v RUTH CARTER UI, too, love art-- And wouldst that I could do my part. Cwlee Club 3, 4: Cricket Basketball W47 Out of the Kitchennz Bunker Bean t The Staff: Come His Majesty Boomerangnz 'APrince Charminguz A Nautical Knot : Sioux Rapids H. S. l, 2. CAROL CONE The style is in the girl herself. Clec Club l, 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff: College Pennant : Prince Charm- ingnl UA Nautical Knot . LELAND ELNESS 'fWhen longer runs are made. Shorty will make them. Football WB, W4: Basketball W3. VJ4: Baseball W3. GLEN DRYDEN For he is a jolly good fellow. Football W3, W4: Baseball W3: Glee Club 3, 43 His Majesty Bunker Beannl Prince Charmingnz 'AA Nautical Knot : Orchestra 33 Bingham Lake High School l, 2. JEANNETTE CONE Gentle in manner, strong in performance. Basketball W3, W4: Triangular Dc- clam 3: Glee Club l, 2, 3, 43 Cricket Staff: His Majesty Bunker Bean g College Pennantng Gypsy Rover : Prince Charminguz A Nautical Knot . Page Fifteen THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Page Sixteen 5 CORRINNE ELNESS W i Oh, that we two were lVlaying.!' Glee Club l: '1College Pennant . HAROLD C. FREDERICKSON !'Cotl'on Mather said, 'Be shorty'-and he is. Glee Club l, Z, 3, 43 College Pen- nant : Gypsy Royernz Prince Charminguz A Nautical Knot : His Majesty Bunker Beanuz 'iThe Boom- erangn. HAROLD E. FREDERIKSEN W'ords are like leaves, and when they most abound Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found. LILLIE EVENSON She doeth little kindnesses That others leave undone. Glee Club 3, 4: Steno Contest 4: A Nautical Knotng The Boomerang , MILDRED Foss Tries never to shirk From honest worhfl Glee Club 2, 4: Steno Contest 4: Nautical Knot . A LEROY GOVE He is one of the people of whom no one knows anything meant. Glee Club 4: A Nautical Knot. ALVIE HAKES This life is a serious business. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. VIRGIE GRANT Why Worry? Steno Contest 4. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET ROBERT HEBBEL fl sense of duty pursues me everf' Football Wl, WZ, W3, W4 Ccaptjg Basketball WZ, W3, W43 Baseball W3: Cricket Staff: Come Out of the Kitch- en : His Majesty Bunker Beanuy The Boomerangul W Club Secretary 3: Class Vice Pres. l: Class Treas. Z, 4: Class Pres. 3. GUDRUN J ACOBSON find yer believe me. good as well as ill Womans arabest a contradiction still. FRANCES JUDD She needs no eulogy. She speaks for her- selffl Glee Club l. 3, 4: Basketball Wl, WZ, W3: The Boomerangui 'iCollege Pen- nanL : Prince Charmingnz A Nau- tical Knot. PAUL HOFFMAN No better man was found By the Crier on his round. Football WZ, W3, W4: Basketball Wl, WZ, W3, W4 fcaptjz Baseball W3: Class Vice Pres. Z. JACOB JACOBSON The deed I intend is great- But, what it is, I know not as yet. Football WZ, W3 fcaptl, W4: Bas- ketball W3: Tattler Staff 4. HELEN KANE So sweet of temper that the very stars shine soft upon her. Glee Club Z, 3, 4: Gypsy ROver : Prince Charmingnz A Nautical Knot. SELMA LINSCHEID Quietness is her chief virtue, Butterlield High School l, Z, 3. MELVIN LARSON 'AHe is the envy of the Greek Gods in looks and in athletics. Football W4: Basketball WZ, W3, W45 Baseball W3. Page Seventeen THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET g ,,,w nh, ,,,,, ,QEE!!222353252222222222222EE!!!EE!!E!2Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!!!322E!!!!!!5!!!!!!!!!!!!!2522225525222522355!SE!5?!EE!55552222255255E!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! asaaaaaaaaaaanas::anemiaanaemiaaan:aa:asaaaaaaaanaaaaasaaaaa:aaaa:aaa:am:anaasaasaaaama::as::azsz::za:aaaaa.a......:..aa.:aa::.:::::..........:a.::a:aaaaaaaaaaaaaaas ERNEST NERDAHL To be frank and sincere is my greatest talent. INGVALD LOKKEN A hit makes he with all who see His smiling physiognomyf' Glee Club 2: State Declam W4: Tri- angular Declam 43 Gypsy Roverwg His Majesty Bunker Bean. ' ROY NELSON Theres a brave man: there's a man of pluck. The Boomerang. OLIVE OLSON Men may come and men may go, but I go on forever. Glee Club l: Tattler Staff 3, 4: NCol- lege Pennantuz The Boomerang, ROBERT MYERS Happy am I, from care I am free: Why az'en't they all contented like me? Bingham Lake H. S. 1, 2, 3. KERMIT NELSON A smile, a laugh, a little fun, Is good for almost anyone. Glee Club 4: His Majesty Bunker Bean : A Nautical Knotug Cheer Leader: Class Treas. 1, 3: Class Vice Pres, 4. DELBURT MANEE True wit is nature to advantage dressedfl BERNICE MORROW Loneliness needs no ornament. Spencer Clay H. S. 3. Page Eighteen THE NINETEEN TWENTYflf1X'E CRICKET EVELYN PEARSON A To be wise is good. To be good is bliss. To be both is heaven. Debate WZ, W4: Cricket Staff: Steno Contest 4: Red Wing H. S. l, 2. ARNOLD REESE Sometimes I sit and think: sometimes I just sit. Glee Club Z, 3: Orchestra 2. 3: Gyp- sy Rover. EDWARD RIEELE He will succeed, for he believes all he says. Glee Club 4: State H. S. Spelling Cham- pion 3: A Nautical KnOt : Mountain Lake H. S. l. SAMUEL ROGERS lt could talk: ye gods, how il could talk! Cricket Staff, Editor-in-Chief: Tattler Staff 4: His Majesty Bunker Bcann: The BOOmerang : Class President 4. SIGURD RONN1NO To have ri friend is to be one, and he has many friends. Glee Club 4: Cricket Staff. MABLE SILLIMAN She's not very tall. in fact, she's quite small, She's bright and jolly and well liked by all. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 3, 42 Cricket Staff: High School Accompan- ist 3, 4: College Pennant. BEATRICE SPENSELY They can who think they can. RAYMOND SOLEM To my extreme mortificazion, I grow wiser every dayf' Football W3, W4g Baseball W3. Page Nineteen THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET Y f----- - -f---Y-- - ------,-----f-V-f--f-ff-f A- --Af- -------f--ff---f- .--.--.f-..Y..Y..-..--........V.YVVYYYY.Y.......... ,.,,,,v,,.. ...... .,., : Y ------A--Y-ff......YVY ..... ..,,,.. . Page Twenty fp, LUCILE PEACOCK 'iShe has a manner peculiar to herself. Glee Club 3, 43 Triangular Declam 1, 2, W3, W41 State Declam W3: Prince Charmingnz A Nautical Knot. TED SEVERSON Good nature and good sense must euer join. Football W4. PAUL STOUGHTON Senior Editors who live in glass houses shouldnjt throw stones. Glee Club 2, 4: Debate WZ, W3, W4: Tattler Staff 3, 4 fEd.-in-chiefbz Cricket Staff: His Majesty Bunker Bean : The Boomerangnz Gypsy Rovernl A Nautical Knot : Orchestra 2, 3: Class Vice Pres. 3: Club Pres. 4. ANN SOTAAEN My ways are the ways of lhe windg My life is a whirl. Glee Club l, 2, 3, 4: Triangular De- clam W3l Basketball W3, W4: His Majesty Bunker Bean 3 The Boom- erangul College Pennantnz Gypsy Roverng i'Prince Charminguz 'AA Nau- tical Knot. LUCILLE SUNDERMAN 'fHence, loathed Melancholy! Basketball W3, W4: Cricket Staff. JOSEPH TIMMONS 4'Red haired Irishman-fnuf sedlu THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET History of the Senior Class N SEPTEMBER 1921, there entered Windom High School, a group of young people, who became known as the Class of '25. At first, the upper classmen did not see the full significance of this group, but after a few months, they realized that the class was possessed with a spirit that would some day set a bright and shining example to those who follow. After three years of conscientious study in this school of learning, the Class of '25 had the privilege of occupying the coveted Senior section of the assembly room. The class had established a very favorable reputation, both in regard to scholarship and the extra-curricular activities, so that everyone lifted his hat to the class that promised to put forth an illustrious record in its golden age. , The class was very successful in every endeavor. lt was victorious in every inter-class contest,-both girls' and boys' basketball and debate, winning the Finstad Cup for the second consecutive year. The class supplied the major- ity of the representatives in all the inter-scholastic contests, where each one did very creditable work, reflecting the spirit and enthusiasm of the Senior Class. Then, further, the class did not confine its talents and efforts to contests alone. Some of its members, being musically inclined, lent their voices to aid the glee clubs, while others supported the orchestra, thus contributing to the success of the annual high school operetta. The class also had within its midst several actors and actresses, who appeared on the stage several times during the year. Journalism held a high place in the activities of the Senior Class. A num- ber of its members had a large share of the responsibility of editing the i'Tat- tler. The interest of the class, however, centered around the traditional Annual. Everyone watched its progress with keen interest until it was truly revealed to the public-a genuine high school publication of interest, not only to the Seniors, but to everyone connected with the high school. The Senior Class had a social life as well, of which the Carnival was by far the most outstanding performance. The Carnival brought out the origi- nality of the class and the powers of its members as humorists. Then, last of all the crowning event-graduation! After that, the class lost its name of HSenior and the members became alumni of Windom High. All its members may never meet as a class, but yet, that class bond will remain forever. Page Twenty-one THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET Senior Class Will E, THE SENIOR CLASS do, upon our deathbed, make this last will and testament: We as a class do bequeath our great abilities and achievements to some wonder class, for none other will ever be able to reach the heights we have. The following individuals do, with great sincerity, bequeath their especial talents as follows: Paul Stoughton leaves the Presidency of the Bean Pole Club to Johnny Olson, qualifications for which club he must fulfill by next September. These qualifications are: Height 6 feet, size shoes, l l. ln case he does not fulfill these qualincations, bequest will pass to Sedrik Thompson. Leland Elness, of sound mind and body, leaves his name as the Grange of Minnesota to Herman Curunenwald. Ann Sotaaen leaves all her dashing Romeos to Violet Spielman. Sigurd Ronning leaves his title of Duke of Sodasquirt and his privilege of using Castoria Hair Oil to Howard Smith. Carol Cone leaves her talents as a beguiling flapper to Mary Savage. Helen Billings her mail order course in toe dancing to Dorothy Clark. Mildred Eoss leaves her timidness to Merle Hanefeld. Evelyn Pearson her book carrier to Abner Batalden. Bill Larson leaves his position as Captain of the All-District team to Roy Mitchell. Jake Jacobson his privilege of coming late every morning to Ben Silliman. Edward Rifle leaves his State Spelling Championship to Adrian Silliman. Arnold Reese leaves his Dance Craze to Lloyd Will. Joe Timmons leaves his inherent laziness to Elsie Lokken. Stayput leaves her naturally curly hair to Bessie Koep. lngvald Lokken leaves his lovesickness to Albert Samsel. Alvie Hakes leaves his privilege of entertaining the Librarian to Dwight Early, with the advice, The early bird catches the worm. Tiny Dryden leaves his childishness to Stuffy Nelson. Page Twenty-two THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI.VE CRICKET aiiaasaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiasaisiaaasian:aa:as:asianiaaia:iiai:as:......a..........................................................-...H................-.U....-.......................- Mable Silliman bequeaths the schoolhouse piano and the rights and privi- leges therewith, to Mr. Lundin. Sam Rogers and Paul Stoughton leave their jobs as Editors-in-chief, re- spectively, of the Cricket and the Tattler, to whomever may be indiscreet enough to want them. Jeannette Cone leaves whatever title, either partial or complete, she may have on the numerous front seats she has occupied, to freshmen only. The Publishers' Trust, a corporation under the laws of the Duchy of Barrymore, leaves its assets, liabilities, surplus, deficit, records Qwritten minutes and Victor recreationsj , prestige, and any other property, tangible or intangible, real or personal, to whomever may fulfill the qualifications for membership, the sole executor of this portion of the estate being J. Spenser Lowrie, present sec- retary of the corporation. And, lastly, the Senior Class enjoins its heirs and assigns to cherish faith- fully the traditions of Windom High School. CSignedj THE SENIOR CLASS. Sworn to and attested before me this first day of May in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-five. Q O. Henry Longfellow, Notorious Republican, ClVly commission expires January l, l987.j Page Twenty-three THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIRVE CRICKET O BE AN HONOR student one must obtain an average of ninety per cent or over in all the subjects taken throughout the entire High School course. This year there is an exceptionally large number, ten people in all, receiving the necessary average. This indeed speaks well for the class and its scholastic ability. The Valedictorian this year is Robert Hebbel, and the Salutatorian, Olive Olson: the rest of the honor students are Evelyn Pearson, Paul Stough- ton, Mildred Foss, Selma Linscheid, Lillie Evenson, Ruth Carter, Peter Beier, and Sam Rogers. Page Twenty-four fzmimff THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Page 'I'uJenly-Hue THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1iVE CRICKET History of the Class of '26 FTER TWO YEARS of educational advancement, We entered upon the most difficult era of our high school career-Juniors, the class of '26, but, as in any other project that this class has undertaken, it proved itself capable of the task set before it. lts members won important places among Windom High School's success- ful gridiron Warriors. lt has also proved its Worth in both girls' and boys' basketball, supplying players that will be of great value to the future Windom basketball teams. ln baseball, too, there were a goodly number who proved their mettle. Not alone in athletics has this class proved successful, but in forensics as well. The debate squad has been much improved by this illustrious class. This class furnished the dramatic speaker in the State Declamation contest besides having representatives in the Triangular Declamation contest. Of course the spirit of song is not lacking in this remarkable group, pro- viding much talent that contributed to the success of the operetta. Journalism, too, has occupied the minds of some of our members. The 'iTattler could never have reached its successful stage Without the able assist- ance of our talented members. The most critical stage in the Junior year is the annual Junior-Senior ban- quet. This the class carried out very efficiently, and deserves special mention: which goes to prove that the class of '26 has had, and we cannot doubt that it will have, a very successful career. ELSIE LOKKEN, '26, Page Twenty-six Sopbomwfef THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Page Twenty-se U1-n THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET Sophomore History Chapter I. It happened in the reign of Mr. Kottke. The great gathering took place in the Assembly Room. Because of their Herceness, after a few weeks, Miss Adams was chosen to control them. At the first public mass meeting, Abner Batalden was chosen as High Sherii, Mervin Lokken was chosen as First Trustee, and Helen B. Nelson, as Recorder of Deeds. For two months, the Noble Freshmen assumed the dignity of commonfolk, 'till Hallowe'en. On that memorable day, they excelled their fellow inmates by a celebration given in the W. H. S. Gymnasium. During the rest of the reign of the said Mr. Kottke, these Noble Freshmen endeavored to excel their fellow inmates in basketball, debate, clecla- mation work and glee club. Thus ended the first year of their famous career. Chapter II. The following September, the inmates again reported for imprisonment. At the second annual meeting of the clan, Miss Herman was chosen as warden, Helen B. Nelson as High Sheriff, and Avis Sogge as Recorder of Deeds. Again the Clan, now assuming the name of Sophomores, held their own in' Basketball, Debate and Glee Club. The past has been related. Now, has this tribe a future? Most emphatically, yes! Everyone knows that things are bound to happen: For as Freshmen-We surprised the world. As Sophomores-eWe held our own. As Juniors-We shall forge ahead, As Seniors-We'll be well known. HELEN L, NELSON, '27, Page Twenty-eight F 7656777671 THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET Page Tzuenty-nine THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Freshman Class History The time for this story is the year of one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four and five: the characters, Hfty green buds: and the place, the assembly room of Windom High School. One September afternoon of this same year, these fresh green buds began to open up under the supervision and care of Principal Lundin and various other teachers. Instead of buds, they were now called Freshmen, a species of flowers known to many people. Now, these freshmen did begin to blossom out in many different directions. Six of these flowers did enroll their talents in the vocal chorus, four flowers did kick the pigskin vigorously, while three did speak so loudly that their noise was deafening. Four flowers threw the basketball with great strength and did sur- prise their many flower companions with their marvelous power. One flower did blossom into a great actor, called Barrymore, who spoke with such force that he attracted much attention. The sooth-sayers forecast much prosperity in the future for these flowers, the class of '28. DOROTHY CLARK, '28. Page Thirty THE NINETEEN TWENTY-Fl,VE CRICKET ....................................-........................................................................................................--..-.......................4 Page Thirty-one THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET When trouble, doubt, and sorrows sway, And all the world is wrong: Wfhen sunshine is obscured by rain, And silence is all song, It's mighty hard to pull ahead When hope is almost gone, But little words like these have helped- Good work, Old Man, keep on! Page Thirty-two Selected Afblefiaf UP FO I CU -D 4-I O O U-1 Lundirz I-frnsl Fuller he Row-AKUH BACK Babcock. pson. hom T n, fhzzrfh. Snyder. Olso Fuller. Nelson. Reese, W-W. MIDDI, E RO C -3 N 'C E DQ 53 Q . E :l -c U CS 1: o Q Hoffman. SOV7 ob , Dryden, Jac vbbel H Beier, Elness. Brown. UPFSOI7 Se OSEF, -M ROW FRONT SOV7. Solem, Lar THE NINETEEN TWENTY-1 I,VE CRICKET CAPTAIN HEBBEI. was an ideal leader, with the contidence he inspired in the fellows, and his conscientious training: he was also a football center with few equals. CAPTAIN-ELECT MOSER pldyell his first' year at guard, and proved to be a steadfast and con- sistent player. We predict much for his team next year. Page Thirty-four THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET .............................................................................-................................................................-...............................4 JACOBSON, at left tackle, was one of the outstanding stars on the line. His driving aggres- siveness made him a valuable man, both offensively and de- fensivelg. BEIER, offensive right tackle. was a big factor in opening holes in opponents' lines. He played guard on defense. 1 HOFFMAN, played quarterback and did the kicking and passing, He handled his team as a true Eeld general should, was a conf sistent ground gainer, and starred on the interference. ELNESS, at right half, was high point man of the team. Shiftg, elusive, and possessing an uncanf ng change of pace, he was ex- ceedingly hard to bring down once in the open. w Page Thirty-five THE N1NETEE,!,N FWENIY-FI,VE CRICKET Ns Page Thirty-six DRYDEN, offensive fullback and defensive left end, always good for a gain in a line plunge, and a dead tackler, was invaluable to his team. SOLEM, left half, and defensive fullback, was a capable line plunger, a good interference runner, and an exceptionally satisfactory man behind the line. LARSON, left end and defensive halfback, was a sure grabber of passes and a strong defense rnan SEVERSON, in his Hrst year as a regular, although not a flashy man, filled offensive guard and defensive tackle to the best advantage. THE NINETEEN 'l'WEN'l'Y-FIVE CRICKET SNYDER, substitute tackle, filled in a vacant position in many of the games, and should prove to be a valuable man to the 1925 l'?GfY7, NELSON, substitute halfbaclz, al- though light, filled in capably when called upon. He, too, should be an asset to the 1925 TGUITI. DONAGHU, in his Hrst year out. won his letter playing end. He did exceptionally well for a first year man. FULLER, substitute fullback, al- though somewhat lacking in weight, made up for this deaf ciency by hard work. Page Thirty-seven THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET BROWN. right end. playing his Hrst season as a regular, deuel- oped imo a powerful man. Schedule W. H. S. Opp. 33 Sept. 27, Tracy, there . . 0 41 Oct. 4, St. James, here . . . 0 54 Oct. 11, Redwood Falls, here . , O 53 Oct. 18, Sleepy Eye, here . . 7 73 Oct. 21, Jackson, there . . 3 82 Oct. 25, Luverne, here . . 0 47 Nov. 1, Pipestone, there . , . 3 7 Nov. 11, Worthington, there . , '0 13 Nov. 15, Montevideo, here . . 19 Page Thirty-eight THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The 1924 Football Season MMEDIATELY after the opening of school, Coach Fuller issued his call for all gridiron aspirants, and about forty men and would-be athletes answered his call. Out of this motley group, one of the best, if not the best, team was developed that has ever represented Windom High School. VVith seven lettermen as a nucleus, and a wealth of beef and speed to pick the other four men from, practice started in earnest. The hardest position for Coaches Fuller and Ernst to fill was that of quarterback, left vacant by the graduation of Nelson. Hoffman showed much promise and as a result he received the call. ' After three weeks of diligent work and training, the team journeyed to Tracy and returned with the score 33 to 0 in their favor. The team showed much promise, but much work was left to be done in developing a smooth working eleven. The following week St. James fell before our onslaught by a score of 41 to O. The team showed much more strength than in the previous game, and the second team was substituted a large part of the game. The outcome of the next game with Redwood Falls was doubted among the fans, but after the final whistle had blown, the score stood 54 to O in favor of Windom. Sleepy Eye was the next victim, falling before the powerful offensive of our team to the tune of 53 to 7. The team showed a remarkable comeback in this game. Sleepy Eye scored first on a fumble by one of our men, but the team came back and piled up 53 points before the end of the game. Jackson was defeated the next week 73 to 3. All of the team was mis- erably off form in this game, but in spite of that, they easily defeated Jackson. The next game was the most thrilling and also the most surprising. Luverne's strength had been boasted of the entire season, and notwithstanding a powerful opposition, they were beaten 82 to 0. After a week of listless practice, the team went to Pipestone and handily defeated the team of that place 47 to 3. The team showed a trace of conceit in this game and that accounted for the low score. The traditional game with Worthington was played at Worthington on November llth. At the end of an hour of exceedingly rough tactics, the score stood 7 to 0 in our favor. This completed the initial schedule and in view of the fact that no games had been lost, a post-season game was scheduled with Montevideo, another unbeaten team. Due to a crippled condition, our team was defeated by a score of 19 to 13. Too much credit cannot be given Coaches Fuller and Ernst for their untiring efforts in developing the best team that has ever represented Windom High School. The players, also, should be commended for their willingness and for the fine spirit of co-operation which they showed. Let this spirit ever prevail in Windom High School. Page Thirty-nine THE NINETEEN TXVENTY-FIVE CRICKET Boys' Basketball BACK ROW-+FuIIer Brown Hebhel Dryden Ern t FRONT ROW-Larson Solem Hoffman Reese Elness Schedule W. H, S. Opp 6 Dec. 19, Brewster, here . 14 24 Jan. 9, Mt. Lake, here , 11 29 Jan, 16, St. James, there 7 35 Jan. 23, New Ulm, here . 24 22 Jan. 30, Mankato, there , 23 20 Feb. 6, St. James, here , 9 14 Feb. 11, New Ulm, there 34 16 Feb. Mt. Lake, there . 10 22 Feb. Mankato, here , , , 13 24 Feb. 24, Lakelield, here . . . 14 District Tournament 27 Mar. 6, Lake Crystal . . . 11 14 Mar St. James ..., 13 16 Mar Heron Lake . . . 13 Regional Tournament 15 Mar Northfield ..,. 23 16 Mar Rochester . 26 Page Forty THE NINETEEN TXVENTY-F1,VE CRICKET BACK ROW--Fuller Johnson Thompson Babcock Ernst FRONT ROW-XV. Fuller Donaghu Mead Nelson Second Team This year the second squad did not have a schedule of games as has been the custom in previous years. In spite of this fact, the scrubs practiced faithfully throughout the season. To them too much credit cannot be given, for it is largely through their unsellish Work that the first team was able to develop into championship caliber. Page Fortyaone FHE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CR ICKET x CAPTAIN PAUL HOFFMAN, for- ward, was a true leader and ex- ceptionally good doorman, his indomitable driue accounting for many W1'ndom scores. Page Forty-two CAPTAIN-ELECT BROWN, back guard, was a hard-fighting and determined player, his ability to break up attempted shots being shown in euerg game. Y FIME CRICKEI PHE NINEFEEN 'IWENI 'fri 4, fi MELVIN LARSON, running guard, was a star on the defense and the leader of the offense, with his rleuer dribbling and pivoting. He was chosen cap- tain of the All-District Team. ROBERT HEBBEL, cenrer, was Ihe hub of the team. He was a valuable man in every depart- ment of the game. LELAND ELNESS, forward, a eleuer man on the floor, showed his speed to the highest degree in the most benefiting manner. Page Fort g-lhree THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET Basketball Season HE l924-Z5 BASKETBALL season was one of the most successful in the history of Windom High School, culminating in the winning of the Champion- ship of the twenty-fifth District. Owing to the lateness of the football season, it was rather later than usual when Coach Fuller issued the call for candidates. This was a handicap in the early games, but with the wealth of material that reported for practice a team was soon developed that was something to be proud of. The opening game was not a joyful one, as the visitors had had much more practice, but in the second game the team came through, and began the upward climb. After three or four games, the inevitable midseason slump came. but the quint quickly recovered, and most of the games resulted in victories, The opening game of the District Tournament resulted in an easy win. In the second game, Windom was the favorite, but St. James started with a rush and the game was conceded to them until a heroic last minute spurt gave Windom the victory. The third and deciding game was almost a duplicate of the Hrst, with the exciting points accentuated. ln the Regional Tournament, Windom came up against teams of much greater caliber, and was unable to come out victorious. The basketball trophy of the Twenty-flfth District reposes safely in the W. H, S. trophy case. As for individual honors, Hoffman and Larson were named for the olicial All-district team. of which Larson was Captain. Larson also won a medal as the best all around player in the District Tournament. Page Forty-four THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Baseball BACK ROW-Elness Dryden Hebbel Smaage Fuller Larson FRONT ROW-Solem Nelson Muller Mead Hoffman Schedule 4 A pr. 2 May 1 0 May 7 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 30, Mt. Lake , . . 3, St. James , 7, Nladelia 10, Madelia . 17, St. James . 24, Worthington . 29, Madelia . O 14 13 6 7 1 4 Page Forty-Eve THE NINETEEN TDVENTY-I-'l,VE CRICKET Baseball The spring of 1924 ushered in a new major sport in Windom High School. For the first time in the history of the school, baseball was substituted for track. A goodly number answered Coach Fuller's call and out of this untrained material, an exceedingly good nine was developed. Alden Muller was elected to the captaincy at the beginning of the season. A league was formed with St. James, Madelia, Mt. Lake, and Windoni as members, and two games were scheduled with each of the other teams. In the final league standing Madelia was first, with Windom second. At the close of the regular schedule season these two teams were tied for first place, and this necessitated an eXtra game to decide the league championship. One game was played with Worthington. During the season Windom played a total of eight games, winning five of them. Of the eight lettermen of last year, seven returned as a nucleus for the 1925 season, Captain Muller being the only one to graduate. Muller, behind the bat, helped greatly to make the team what it was. Elness and Dryden alternating on the mound and in the outfield proved very valuable in either position. Hebbel, on the initial sack, was one of the most consistent men on the team. On second base, Larson was a big factor in the defense. Hoffman, playing shortstop, was a valuable man with his defensive work and his timely hitting. On third base, Solem was very effective and con- sistent. Nelson, playing center field, was also very dependable, both defensively and oH'ensively, ' Baseball fans in Windom High School are looking forward to continued successful seasons, Leland Elness was elected to captain the 1925 nine. Paqe Forty-six THE NINETEEN TXVENTY-lflX'E CIRICIK ET Girls' Basketball CN, Conv ESlf'l7SLJl'l Cain Hamffeld Nelson Carter Soqgc J, Cone Sunderrmm Moncs Solauen Hakes Judd Cowan Page Forty-seven THE NINETEENTWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET Girls, Basketball The 1924-25 basketball season was a very successful one from several standpoints. The games were good games and well played, even though we did not win all. There was an excellent display of sportsmanship this season. The squad has the record for regular attendance and conscientious practicing, Not enough credit can possibly be given our faithful coach, Miss Zollner. She had much to do with the success of the team, for she instilled in us the elements of fairness, good sportsmanship, and the everlasting 'ipepf' Our season started later this year than usual so we played our first game with only one practice-that of interclass games. The seniors, won the class tournament again this year. The class of '25 has won this honor for two years in succession now. After our first game with Brewster we were sorry to see them take home the bacon but our hopes mounted high when New Ulm came to Windom to play real basketball. We came out with the long end of the score 27-10. This was the greatest success of the season. A few days later we went to New Ulm to again make the most 'iringersf' New Ulm had evidently practiced very hard for we did not feel so lighthearted when we started home on the M. and St. L. We resumed our fighting spirit when we went into the Slayton-Windom fray, and our hopes again rose to heights almost unbelievable. Ours was the only team that had defeated Slayton thus far in the season. Miss Zollner was nearly compelled to tie strings on some of the girls at Heron Lake, for they wanted to stay there Qat least, so it seemedl. All we missed when we got to Windom, however, was a few packages of gum. The rest of our games with Wilder, Lakelield, and Lamberton were merely repetitions of these first games. On February 3, we calmly met our worthy opponent Lamberton. Fate favored them with a score of 8 to 10. Lakefleld came down one cold night in hopes of winning an easy game, but we showed them that we still had a little of the old light left. They went home rather disheartened and with a score of 7 to 12 in our favor. Thus ended the 1924-25 season. The girls who played enough quarters to receive are Jeannette Cone, Ruth Carter, Avis Sogge, Mantie Hakes, Ann Sotaaen, Bessie Cowan, and Lucille Sunderman. These girls worked hard to make a real Girls' B. B. team for Windom High School and they suc- ceeded well. . We must not forget the scrubs who helped to make us what we were. lt would have been impossible to have a team if these girls had not practiced faithfully. As only three first team girls come back next year the success of the team depends upon Helen L. Nelson, Mildred Estenson, Merle Hanefeld, Myrtis Wellman, Lucille Meade, Lucille Ryan. All right, let's go for a championship team next year! Page Forty-eight THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET ..........3-..........-............................................................................................................................... Page Forty-nine THE NINETEEN TWENTY-Fl,VE CRICKET A litle peaceful home Bounds all my wants and wishesg add to this My book and friend. and this is happiness. -Francesco Di Rio ja. But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling like dew. upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. -Lord Byron. We enter our studies, and enjoy a society which we alone can bring together. We raise no jealousy by conversing with one in preference to anotherg we give no offence to the most illustrious by questioning him as long as we will, and leaving him as abruptly. -Walter Savage Landor. Page Fifty Acfiwiief THE NINETEENTWENTY-1fl,VE CRICK F ,l. Play Cast BACK ROW-Sam Rogers Paul Stoughton Glenn Peterson MIDDLE ROW7Gerda Mones, Harold Frederirlzson, Mamie Hakes. Donald Clark Peter Beier, Jeannette Cone, Kermit Nelson I FRONT ROW-Abner Batalden, James Lowrfe, Ruth Carrier, Robert Hebbel, Elsie Lohken, Ann Solaaen, Inguald Lohlzen. Page Fifty-one THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Uwe Club Play INDOM HIGH SCHOOL, in accordance with the usual custom, presented the play, His Majesty Bunker Beanu on December 12th. The play itself is a clever comedy, and together with the excellent talent found in school, combined with eflicient coaching, it proved to be a great success from every standpoint. The action in the play centers around a clerk in the office of J. B. Breede, a very influential business man. The clerk is led to believe in the theory of re-incarnation, and through the aid of a faker, thinks he was once a king. Thinking himself thus a man of high rank, he proposes to James Breede's youngest daughter, the Elapper. After he finds out that he has been fooled, he thinks that he is not worthy of Marie, although their love is mutual. Both Pops and Mops are very much opposed to it, but with the aid of Grandma, who is a Woman's Suffrage enthusiast, and some friends, he finally elopes with Marie. In the meantime, Gwendolyn, the elder sister, has fallen in love with Bud Matthews, the greatest left handed pitcher the world has ever known. She breaks her engagement with Ernest Whipple, a Lizzie boy, and becomes engaged to Bud, much against the will of her parents. In the last scene, all the rocks in the paths of these two young couples have been removed, the stage becomes a Wedding scene, and we leave them, trusting that they lived happily ever after. I-IIS MAJESTY BUNKER BEAN Cast of Characters: INGVALD LOKKEN ..,, James Breede, A'Pops GLENN PETERSON Max Bulger, who knows it all PAUL STOUGHTON . Larabee, of big business interests ELSIE LOKKEN . Marie Breede, the flapper IDONALD CLARK ROBERT HEBBEL SAM ROGERS . RUTH CARTER JEANNETTE CONE ANN SOTAAEN GERDA MoNEs . MANTIE HAKES ABNER BATALDEN PETER BEIER GLEN DRYDEN KERMIT NELSON Mason, head clerk Bunker Bean, who believes he has had a past . . . Clarence Breede, the waster . . . Julia Breede, Mops . Gwendolyn Breede, the big sister . . . . Grandma, the demon The Countess Casanova, a psychic medium Mira, the maid . , . . Balthazar, master of trickery . Bud Matthews, the greatest left handed pitcher the world has ever seen Cassidy, the janitor . . Ernest Whipple, the Lizzie Boy HAROLD C. EREDERICKSON . . . Louis, the butler JAMES LOWRIE . . The Very Young Minister Page Fifty-two THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET BACK ROW-Maurice Church Roy Nelson MIDDLE ROW-Paul Stoughton Harold C. Frederickson Sam Rogers Robert Hebbel FRONT ROWfFrances Judd Ann Sotaaen Ruth Carter Lillie Euenson Olive Olson The Boomerang Cast of Characters: ROBERT HEBBEL . . . Dr. Gerald Sumner SAM ROGERS . Budd Woodbridge PAUL STOUGHTON . Preston Dewitt HAROLD C. FREDERICKSON A Emile MAURICE CHURCH . Hartley ROY NELSON . . Mr. Stone OLIVE OLSON Virginia Xelva ANN SOTAAEN A Grace Tyler LILLIE EVENSON Marion Sumner FRANCES JUDD . . Gertrude Ludlow RUTH CARTER Mrs. Creighton Woodbridge Page Fifty- three THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The Boomerang N ITS ordinary sense, a boomerang is an instrument or weapon used by certain aboriginal tribes. lt is hurled by the user, and has the peculiar charac- teristic of returning to the thrower. But the term has a broader modern sense, Where it is used to designate any deed, good or bad, which reacts in an unex- pected form upon its doer. Winchell Smith and Victor Mapes have taken this idea and Wrought a three-act comedy with the title A'The Boomerang. When Gerald Sumner attempted to remedy a broken love afair, he him- self tangled up in a love affair, in a very unexpected manner, Gerald Sumner, played by Robert Hebbel, has studied abroad for some years, and comes home to open an oflice. His first patient brings him a multi- tude of things, including more patients, and of course, his love alfair, Virginia Zelva appears on the scene with a desire to be a nurse, and proves herself to be very adept in the use of the methods which the Doctor prescribes. The part is played by Olive Olson. Budd Woodbridge, impersonated by Sam Rogers, is almost sick With love for Grace Tyler, played by Ann Sotaaen, and his feeling is complicated by jealousy toward Preston DeWitt, Who, offstage, is Paul Stoughton. Budd's mother, which role is taken by Ruth Carter, believes her son's trouble to be a nervous breakdown, however. Grace imagines herself interested in Preston, who admits himself to be the best golf player in the club. Harold C. Frederickson, playing Emile, is a French valet, while Maurice Church, taking the part of Hartley, is a servant of a different sort. Mr. Stone, played by Roy Nelson, is one of the patients. The parts of Marion Sumner and her friend Gertrude are taken by Lillie Evenson and Frances Judd, respectively. They manage to assist Grace to believe that Preston is the man for her. The play has just the right mixture of the comic and the serioustto make it of unusual interest. The play was presented to a full house at Wonderland Theatre on Friday, May 8. Page Fifty-four THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET Operetta: HA Nautical Knot 1 HE MUSICAL COMEDY. entitled A Nautical Knot or The Belle of Barnstapoole was presented by the Glee Clubs of Windom High School on March 27th at Wonderland Theatre. The action in the comedy takes place on a quay in England. In the back- ground, we have a view of the ocean and a number of boats. The whole gives a strictly maritime atmosphere. The comedy opens on a bright summer afternoon, just before the departure of the Bounding BilloW for a year's journey. A wandering artist, Barnabas, comes to town and falls in love with Julia, the haughty belle of Barnstapoole. The sailor lads, jealous of their rival's success in Winning the love of the haughty belle, plan to kidnap Barnabas and carry him to sea on the 'Bounding Billowf' They are successful in their scheme and after the ship's departure the news is brought to Julia by the townsfolk. In the meantime, our interest is drawn to other characters in the comedy. Joe Stout, one of the more influential officials of the Bounding Billowf' falls in love with Nance, a very pretty and gentle damsel. Joe, being of a rather bashful type, induces Bill Sault, boatswain of the Bounding Billow to pro- pose to Nance in his name. Bill promises to perform the task of proposing, but unfortunately, he meets Julia first and delivers his message to her, which causes great trouble. The whistle sounds and the sailors are obliged to leave their sweethearts. Act II takes place one year later, when the Bounding Billow returns. The townsfolk are Waiting on the quay. The three Barnstapoole girls have rounded up a number of artists, much to the dismay of the three sailors, who return on the ship. Bill Sault picks up nerve and explains his mistake to Julia and offers himself in Joe's place. Julia, after some deliberation, decides to accept him, but the happy return of Barnabas Lee releases him from the obligation. Joe explains the situation to Nance. The Barnstapoole girls become reconciled in favor of the sailors, and the comedy ends with the merry sound of Wedding bells. Page Fifty-live THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET BACK ROW-Fay Donaghu Mallbie Babcock Marion Silliman NIIDDLE ROW-Dorothy Clark, M1-SS Ross, Mable Silliman, Ben Silliman, Adrian Silliman, , Robert Warren FRONT ROW-James Johnson, 1-llvie Hakes, Ellsworth Olson. Paul Redding, Roy Mitchel! Crchestra I-IE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA was organized at the beginning of the school year under the direction of Miss Ross. There was ia large number of aspiring musicians, although there was somewhat of a lack of stringed instru- ments. The orchestra made considerable progress. Its first and only appearance was at the presentation of 'AI-lis Majesty Bunker Bean, where it entertained the audience between acts. Unfortunately, the members were unable to Hnd sufficient time for rehearsals, and the organization was forced to disband at the end of the first semester. Page Fifty-six THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET BACK ROW-Alnquald Lolzken Miss Herman Peter Beier FRONT ROW7Gerda Mones, Lucilo Peacock, Bessie Cowan, Elsie Lokken Declamatlon ECLAMATION has this year again occupied the minds of some of our more talented speakers. A local contest was held on February lOth for the purpose of selecting Windom's representatives for the Sub-District Contest. lngvald Lokken placed first in the oratorical division and Gerda Mones first in the Dramatic. These speakers, after two weeks of intensive coaching, went to Mountain Lake, and met the representatives from four other schools in the Sub-District Contest. Windom carried off the honors in both divisions, which gave the speakers the chance and honor of participating in the District Contest. This contest, held at Worthington on March llth was not so fortunate from Windom's standpoint. Although the contest was very close, the Windom speakers both received low places, which eliminated them from further partici- pation in the State Race. On March 13th, Windom High School took part in a Triangular Con- test with St. James and Mountain Lake. The Windom teams, consisting of two oratorical, two humorous, and two dramatic speakers, won decisively, thus ending the season in a very satisfactory manner. Windom's success in declamation was due, in a great measure. to the coaching efforts of Miss Herman, and to her should be given the greatest share of the honor. Y Page Fifty-seven FHE NINETEEN IWEINYY-F1,VE CRICKET BACK ROW'-Elsie Lokken, Frances Judd. Dorothy Finsrad, Jeannette Cone, Ruth Carter. Lillie Euenson, Mary Savage MIDDLE ROW--Doroflzif Clark, Violet Nolfemier, Frances Freebgf. Alice Cone, Mable Silliman. Mildred Foss, Avis Sogge, Helen L. Nelson FRONT ROWvBernice Wahl, Bessie Cowan, Myrtis Wellman. Helen B. Nelson, Helen Kane. Ann Sotaaen, Margrzrel Riedesel Girls' Glee Club HE. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB, under the direction of Miss Ross, added a great deal to the school life. The Cwlee Club was organized at the very beginning of the school year and rehearsals were held regularly every week. The Club furnished music at several contests during the year, besides contributing a large part to the success of the annual operetta, A Nautical Knot. Page Fifty-eight THE NINETEEN TXVENTY-I'l,VE CRICKET BACK ROW-Edward Rillle. LeRoy Goue, Paul Stoughton, Sigurd Ronning, Howard Smith MIDDLE ROW-Ben Sillimun. Wallace Me'ad, James Lowrie, W'alter Fuller, Roy Mitchell FRONT ROW-Kermit Nelson, Harold C. Frederickson, Kennelh Nelson, Adrian Silliman, Glenn Pelerson, Paul Redding Boys' Glee Club ISS Ross held the tryouts for the Boys' Glee Club the first part of the year, sixteen boys receiving places. Rehearsals were then begun and held twice a Week. Their first public appearance was at the Christmas Cantata Where they sang in conjunction with the Girls' Glee Club -and the grade children. Immedi- ately after Christmas, practice was begun upon the operetta, A Nautical Knot, which both Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs presented on March 24. Page Fifty-nine THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET Page Sixty Nlr. Lundin Paul Stoughton Peter Beret James Lawrie Helen B. Nelson Paul Reddrnq Elsie Lokken Abner Bamlden Evelyn Pearson W. H. W. H. W. H. far-rg Cneg-D Debate Schedule .Mountain Lake, December 17 Slayton, January 16 Sherburn, February 5 Jackson, February 16 C1128-D Caffj THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET Resume of the Debate Season MMEDIATELY after the inter-class debates, the eight outstanding orators of the school, under the guidance of Coach Lundin, began to concentrate their thoughts around the broad and involved question-Resolved: That the U. S. should accept the Covenant of the League of Nations as it existed July lst, 1924. The debate squad was divided into two teams, each one developing one side of the question. Considerable time was spent in scrimmages between the two teams, which led to a thorough understanding of the question, as well as giving valuable practice in debate technique. Windom was scheduled to meet its old forensic friends from Mountain Lake in the first series of debates in the State Race. The first debate against Mountain Lake was held at Windom on December 17th. The Windom team, upholding the Negative, won by a unanimous decision. After the holiday vacation, the League of Nations again became the topic for discussion among the debaters. The Negative team, having remodeled and polished their case, met the Affirmative team from Slayton in the second series of debates on January 16th at Windom. The Windom team again won by a unanimous decision, which brought the team into the district semi-finals. The rival for honors in this next debate was Sherburn High School. Windom was forced to change sides of the question, which put the three Nega- tive enthusiasts at a decided disadvantage, but after much thoughtful study, new facts were uncovered and a case was inally developed, which, in the eyes of the team, was well nigh impregnable. On February 5th, the team journeyed to Sherburn and returned the next day, the conquered instead of the conquerors. The contest was close, but resulted in a two to one decision in favor of Sher- burn. With this defeat went the cherished hope of contending against New Ulm for the district championship. A dual debate was held with Jackson on February 16th, in order to give the other members of the squad a chance to show their skill at argument. Win- dom won by a score of 4 to 2, which marked the close of the 1924-1925 debate season. In all, Windom won 1 l out of a possible 15 judges' votes. The coaching of the entire squad has been in the hands of Mr. Lundin. His super-knowledge of everything that pertains to the art of debate itself, and his conscientious work with the squad, made the Windom teams what they were. Evelyn Pearson, Peter Beier, and Paul Stoughton, the regulars on the State team this year, will be lost to the squad of next year through graduation, but with the other members to form a nucleus for next year's squad, a team should be developed that will meet with just as great success as this year's team and even greater--we hope. Page Sixty-one THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET EW? ...F +-- 'FVXA i B 5 2 V - 3 ' P21 ' : i yVA HE HONOR CUPS for the boys and girls donated respectively by the Lewis Drug Company and the Windom Literary Club create a stimulus to the students of Windom High School to make the activities of their scholastic careers of such a high type as to be considered in the choice of best all-round boy or girl in the graduating class. This is an honor coveted by all, and the incentive it serves to bring our students to higher and more worthy endeavors in each branch of high school activities is one which can hardly be replaced. The Winners are chosen in consideration of successful participation in ath- letics and forensics, school and class activities, scholarship, and character. The students to receive these highest honors for the year nineteen twenty- five are Robert Hebbel and Evelyn Pearson, This is the fourth year for the Lewis Cup and the second for the Literary Club Cup. The winners of the former are Sigurd Anderson, Mervin Nelson, and Alden Muller. Evelyn Babcock was the initial winner among the girls. Page Sixtyelwo THF NINETEEN TXVENTY-FIVE CRICKET Interclass Debates AST YEAR, Windom High School was the recipient of the Finstad Debate Cup. The purpose of the trophy is to stimulate interest in forensics, the award of the cup being made each year to the winner of the interclass debates. The winning class has its name engraved on the cup which becomes the property of that class for one year. The question for debate this year had to do with the entrance of the United States into the League of Nations. The English classes made a general study of the question, developing arguments for and against the entrance of the United States into the League. Four speakers were selected from each class to take part in the interclass series. On November 13th, the Sophomores defeated the Freshmen. Following this, the Seniors eliminated their rivals, the Juniors. The final contest took place on November 18th, when the Seniors emerged victorious and were pre- sented with the Finstad Trophy for the second consecutive year. From the participants of these interclass debates, a squad of eight was chosen to represent Windom High School in the interscholastic debates. Page Sixty-three THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The 4'W Club Banquet I N THURSDAY, APRIL 24, occurred one of the biggest social events of the year, when the participants in interscholastic activities gathered together for their annual banquet. About ninety people were present including all who were members of the first and second squad in football, baseball, basketball, debate, declam, spelling, and stenography. Faculty and Board members were also guests. Program FIGHT ,EM WINDOM OLIVE OLsoN .l., Fairness LUCILLE SUNDERMAN Inspiration lVlELVIN LARSON , Gameness ELSIE LOKKEN . . Hustle PAUL HOPPMAN . Test Yesterday and Today Strauss 'iThe Organ Grinder . . . Schubert Vocal Solos by MISS Ross MR, KOTTKE ..... 'Em Page Sixty-four THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The Junior-Senior Banquet HE ANNUAL JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET which was held on May 1, proved an immense success. The kindergarten was very artistically arranged as a reception room where the guests were met by French maids. At six-thirty the guests were directed to Fairyland, where they partook of a most delicious four course dinner, served by fairies. Upon entering Fairy- land, they were met by fairies and their escorts and were introduced to the Queen of Fairyland, by a nymph, and were shown their places. Between courses the toastmaster introduced the various speakers who pre- sented a most entertaining program. Program GERDA MONES . . . Welcome SAMUEL ROGERS . Response KENNETH NELSON . . Vocal Solo MISS ADAMS . Elfs and Nymphs MR. KOTTKE .,.. Kings and Queens ELSIE LOKKEN-BERNICE WAHI. . . Pianologue EVELYN PEARSON . . . Class Will BESSIE COWAN Class Prophecy State Spelling Contest HIS YEAR among other achievements, Windom High School also claims the State Spelling Champion. Edward RifHe won the County Contest held in Windom last spring, and as a result was awarded a trip to the State Pair, to compete in the State Contest. This contest was held on September second, and here Edward repeated his former victory, receiving the title of State Spelling Champion and thus bringing to his High School added honor. Page Sixty-five THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET National Honor Society NEW ORGANIZATION has been introduced into the Windom High School this year, the National Honor Society. As its name implies it is national in scope and its membership is confined to secondary schools which are supported by public taxation or endowment and which are accredited by the North Cen- tral Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Windom High School has been fortunate enough to be granted a charter by the National Council of this Society and a local Chapter has been established. The purpose of this organization is to create an enthusiasm for scholar- ship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote Worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in the students of Windom High School. The membership in the local chapter is limited to Seniors and Juniors who rank in the upper fourth of their respective classes. Not more than fifteen per cent of any one class may be selected for membership, Hve per cent are selected in the last semester of the junior year, five per cent the first semester of the senior year, and the remaining five per cent are selected the final semester of the senior year. The National Honor Society is a new institution in the Windom High School and it Will be accorded the place of respect which an organization so high in its aim deserves, To be eligible for membership and recognized by the Society is a worthy aspiration for any student. Creating better scholarship, promoting more Worthy leadership, stimulating the desire to render service, and developing character, it will be an influence for good and make for a better Windom High School. Page Sixty-six THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET The Tattlerv HE TATTLERH this year, as in many years in the past, has run its usual course, recording the griefs and the joys of the school, chronicling the victories and the defeats, recording the good with the bad. 'iThe Tattler, our beloved, yet much berated paper, has through the year endeavored to maintain the standard of other years, to be a true representative of the spirit of Windom High. Behind all this there had to be, of course, some moving force. That force was in the form of the Editor-in-chief, Paul Stoughton. Due to his experience, unflagging energy, and high ideals. The Tattler became the expression of the hopes and aims of the school and, likewise, had one of the most successful years in the history of its life. However, without adequate support, the best of editors would fail, and the fact of the success of The Tattler this year leads to the only conclusion possible-that there was adequate support for his every need. This support was extended to the editor by the respective members of the staff who worked as eagerly to make every issue of the paper a success as the most exacting could wish. The main positions were filled by the following: JAMES LOWRIE .... Assistant Editor JACOB JACOBSON . Business Manager DONALD CLARK . 4 , . Circulation Manager As the ninth year of The Tattler comes to a close, it wishes the suc- ceeding year the best of luck, and the '25 staff leaves its blessings on the staff of '26, Page Sixly-seuen THE NINETEEN TWENTY-Fl,VQE CRICKET Sometimes I wander, and wander away: Away from this hum-drum whirl: And I dream of how I'm to spend my life, What I'm to do in the world. Am I to march at the head of the ranks, To reach out for fame, and cling? Or to be just a cog in life's machine, A plain mediocre thing. Maybe, perhaps, I'll be low in the scale, Just groping, afraid to moveg A useless bit of flotsam in life's sea, Just struggling to keep above. But all that's to come is hidden from me By that mystic curtain, fate, And all I can do is to work and strive, To struggle with all my mightg To use as I can in my best way, All the strength I have to ight. Page Sixty-eight F66ll'ZZ7 6 THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET :assassin:aiza:aiisisaaaiaaiaaiaaiaaizsiasians:saaasaaaaaazaaiiaaaaaaaaaiisasian:mia:iaazaazaaaaaasiaz:asian:sauna:aaassassins::::z::............... Dedication PON THE EVE of graduation, as we look back upon the factors which have led to our success as students of Windom High School, there is one influence which stands out paramount. Ever since we were mere infants in arms, and later when we proudly sported our first real honest-to-goodness suit, we looked up with reverence to this object of our respect. Hence, now that we have achieved every success in life, it is only Htting and proper that we show some consideration for that which has been our most elevating influence in life: Therefore: To the wooden horse, which has been our source of inspiration, who has stood quietly by and witnessed our every triumph, and who in his old age stands in the window of the harness shop as sponsor to all the horse collar produced by the students of Windom High School, we gratefully dedicate this horse collar section of the l925th Thicket. A DEFINITION CWebster, 23d Edition, p. 198333 HORSE COLLAR-l, That part of a horse's harness, which, placed about his neck and against his shoulders, serves as an anchor for the rest of the harness, usually heavily stuffed: hence, 2. Highly colored or fictitious statements used by one student in 'lstuflingn another. Verily, what thou speakest is all horse-collar. -Mallory-A'Mort D'Arthur Synonyms: Bunk, applesauce, banana oil. Page Sixty-nine THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET THE ONE DUMB HIGH SCHOOL ORIEE CUBS present A Tropical Shot or HTHE SMELL OE BARNSTABLEH HE PRESENTATION of the annual musical spasms this year was a howling success. The wind howled outside, the soloists howled, and the patrons howled for their money back. The music for the musical comedy, written by the eminent composer Rice-Sherbet, was a wonderful example of the sprightly torture of Tormequada and the Inquisition. The production was billed Has beneficial as a sea breeze. It was. The audience was sea-sick or otherwise disabled long before the curtain of the first act went down on the collection of marvelous box-car beauties, ,calcimined blondes, and chorus grandmas mas- querading as the fair stay-at-home sweethearts of the bold bad sailors on board the i'Pounding Pillow. The dialogue was given in great simplicity and the pathos was so touching that it brought tears to the eyes of even the most hardened critics. The tears were of rage, however. Space prevents a review of the plot here. Suflice it to say that it was an exquisite representation of the conventional musical comedy plot lipage 2342 of the Montgomery Ward Catalogj. Page Seventy PHE NIIXEYEEN TWENTY I VE CRICKET fi fe X Fine Clothes Really Help 21 Man a Lot THEY set him apartg give him an air of distinction, a prosperous lookg in business, in college f anywhere f it's a big help to 'Clook like somef body. HART SCHAFFNER 'Ed MARX Clothes Are Better Clothes Our Name THE GOLDEN RULE Our Policy Clothing, Shoes, Furnishings, Luggage l I I S g L?m THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The Windom Reporter w1NDoM, MINNESOTA YOUR PAPER-MAKE IT SERVE YOU Patronize our advertisers - they are the live uJz're.s of our town Farmer: 'iDon't you see that sign, 'Private-No hunting al- lowed'? Hunter: UI don't read anything marked private. if if Pk 'AGosh, you're dumb. Why don't you get an encyclopedia? The pedals hurt my feet. Dk Pk Dk HI hear Freddie won a loving-cup the other night. Real1y? He must have made a big improvement since the last date we had. ek 714 Pk Him: Didn't you say there was something you liked about me? Her: Yes, but you've gone and spent it all now. Page Seventy-two Little Virgie Grant marched into the room breathless. Oh, Mother, she said, don't scold me for being late to supper, be- cause I've had a disappointment. A horse fell down and they said they were going to send for a horse doc- tor. so I waited, and what do you think? It wasn't a horse doctor after all. It was only a man. Pk if elf What do you mean by putting that flatiron in your pants when I punish you for not telling the truth? You said it was gonna hurt you wurs'n me an' I didn't wanna hafta spank you for th' same thing. if Dk Dk Let us thank Mr. Wrigley. If it were not for chewing gum, lots of people we know would never get any exercise at all. We never sacrifice quality to make a price DIAMONDS. WATCHES. CLOCKS, JEWELRY Lee W. Rowland Jeweler and Siluersmitlv Wz'ndom - Mz'nnesotn Gifts That Really Last THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Page Seventy-three THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET siiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiasiiiiaiii:L:iiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiiiiiiiii:ailsiii:iniiii.ini:iiii55255Liiiiiai:Liixiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii5iiiiiiiii5iEiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii M. L. FISCH GROCERIES DRY oooos We Sell Goods of Well-known lllerit-Dependable Dry Goods, Florsheim Boots and Shoes, Home Brand Groceries, Red Fern Coats and Suits How's the food here? asked the new boarder at the dinner table. Well, we have chicken every morning, said an old boarder. Chicken every morning! And how is it served? In the shell. q Pk ak Pls Smith, the dog-lover, was taking his usual Sunday afternoon stroll with his latest acquisition-a dog that would certainly never have taken a prize. One of his acquaintances met him. He gazed meditatively at the canine on the end of the leash. That's a frightful-looking mon- grel, he said frankly. 'lSsh, warned the owner, don't let him hear you. He thinks he's a fox terrier. Page Seuenry-four Tommy: Please, Father wants to know if it's true there's a tobacco trust. Proprietor: 'lQuite true. Tommy: 'AWell, father would like to be trusted for two ounces, please. fe X X Miss Herman: I suppose you've read Boswell's Life of Johnson. Timmons: Not me. l'm a Cool- idge man-first, last, and always. Pk Pk Pk The busy man entered the barber shop. The opening flourishes were completed and the barber asked in a cheery voice, How shall l cut it, sir? Well, replied the patron, Hyou take the scissors in the right hand and the hair in the left: move the scissors over to the hair, and then squeeze the scissors. THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET NORTH SIDE MEAT MARKET The pride of the flock are none too good when you buy meats. We are prepared to supply you with the finest at fair prices. JOHN LOKKEN He: l'm going to sneeze. She: A'At who? He: AtchooI DK PK bk A'Cuthbert says he's deeply in love with me. Nonsense Cuthbert's too shal- low to be deeply in love with any- one. PF if Pk Frosh Poet: A'This is free verse. Editor: 'mlqhanksf' ak elf lk The tenor, with wide open mouth, had just emitted his first note, when the sweet young thing who had vol- unteered to act as his accompanist suddenly discovered that her back hair needed patting. Allust go right on, she directed. I'll play fast and catch up with you. NELSON'S Harness and Leather Store Harnesses Saddles Blankets Robes Nets Trunks Bags S uit Cases Harnesses, Shoes and Auto Curtains Repaired A. QUEVLI at co. The Home of Queen Quality Shoes, Mun- sing Underwear, Dependon Dress Goods, Red Goose School Shoes, Dainty Brand Groceries Page Seventy-Hue Did you sweep behind the door? THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET SERVICE THAT COUNTS Good service can always be appreciated. We appreciate your business and in return try to treat you in a friendly way and make your trading a pleasure. Service with us has always been an important consideration. Our goods are quality goods and they serve their purposes as only quality can. XVe try to cater to you in a way that is individually pleasing to yourself. You are an important part of our big business and we will do every- thing we can to maintain friendly relationship. CARL A. SEGAR Druggist POLLYANA BEAUTY SHOPPE A'How do you suppose a fellow l with two wooden legs can walk? He probably just manages to lumber along. wk fr X THE WINDOM OIL COMPANY A'You say Smith is close fisted? Yeh. He's going to leave his teeth to the Elks when he dies. ' Pk if Pk . Fyre Drop Gasoline MARATHON and PENNO Yes, nearly everything. X if sk Goodness, Ben, what's the idea? Taking the sun cure? Nope, Just setting here getting good and hot so's I can remember it next winter. if Pk is You said you could swim. Why the water wings? They're hot-water bottles. This water's too cold for me. MOTOR OILS Kelly Tires and Accessories Oxidite Storage Batteries Willys-Overland Agency Phone 71 Page Seventy-six THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET The Class about to be Kicked Out into the Cold, Cold, World presents The Boomerang A funny play in three spasms NTENSIVE WORK on production of the play started about the same time as usual. The word play is a misnomer. There was none connected with the enterprise whatever. In fact, if the old maxim is true, Jack must have been a very, very dull boy to be connected with it. The characters are very few. In fact, the play was of a very low character. It could not be called low comedy-there wasn't any comedy. The Hrst undertaking of those Seniors so moronic as to expose themselves to misfortune by appearing for tryouts, was to learn the classic songs Wilder's Burning and 'iThe Farmer Came to Town. They were not sung simul- taneously, however, for numerous reasons. Chief among these was that the Farmer had little interest in the Berning of Wilder. Another reason was the Director. To quote the words of the immortal Lieutenant Osborne Wood, the audi- ence cameg they sawg they went away-without a refund, due mainly to the foresight of the business manager who judiciously removed the boxoffice funds to an armored vault just before the mob crashed in the door. Financially, the play was a great success. Not only did the class benefit from the box receipts. On the day after, several enterprising class members opened a green-grocery store, retailing the many floral and vegetable bouquets so kindly supplied gratis by the audience the night before. Since the Senior Class was slated for dismissal in so short a time, the Board of Education thought it superfiuous to instigate expulsion proceedings. Page Seventy-seven THE NINEFEEN TWENTY FIVF CRICKET THOMPSON'S STUDIO For the latest in Pictures, Kodaks, Cameras, and Supplies ALL PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK IN THIS BOOK XVAS DONE BY THOMPSON'S PqS ygh THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET SAFETY FIRST Save now and you will be safe later on in life. We welcome savings accounts, large or small, and pay live per cent interest, semi-annually FARMERS' STATE BANK OF WINDOM H. E. HANSQN, President R. D. COLLINS, Vice President K. H. KANNE, Cashier On his tour of the district an in- spector of city high schools came be- fore a class of girls. He wrote on the blackboard, LXXX. Then he asked a good-looking girl in the first row, Young lady, I'd like to have you tell me what that means. 'iLove and kisses, the girl replied. Dk Dk Pk First: The bathtub over at our house hasn't Worked for three Weeks. Second: VJhen did you find that out? First: This morning. Dk Dk Pk Gee, I didn't take astronomy. i'But why so glum about that? Here it's gone and rained for a week now. SANITARY MEAT MARKET AND GROCERY Fancy Meats Groceries W. W. Hall I-I. A. Houck Page Seuenly-nin THE NINETEEN TWENTY-F1,VE CRICKET The Ny-al Store Will Supply Your Needs With Drugs, Sundries, Stationeries, and School Supplies For Vacation Days We Have EASTlVlAN KODAKS-Always a fresh supply of films GOLF SUPPLIES-Clubs, Bags, and Balls THERMOS BOTTLES-For your picnics .Fresh Candy Every Week THE MOST DELICIOUS SODAS AND SUNDAES AT OUR FOUNTAIN THE OLSON PHARMACY A Houston road sign painter sug- gests the following signs for railroad crossings: Come ahead. You're unimport- ant. A'Don't stop. Nobody will miss you. 'ATake a chance. You can get hit by a locomotive only once. bk Pk H4 Pa, what does it mean here by 'diplomatic phraseo1ogy'? My son, if you tell a girl that time stands still While you gaze into her eyes, that's diplomacy. But if you tell her that her face would stop a clock, you're in for it. Dk Pk Dk So your husband Won't allow you to keep ducks? Doctor's Wife: No, He says they make such personal remarks. Page Eighty Aune Sz Schottle Furniture and Undertaking Rugs and Floor Coverings L. O. Aune F. A. Schottle THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET The Doubleup Club presents This Travesty Boston Beansn bv Wee Hillsand Sod CASK OF CORRIDORS: SHAMES GREED, I'SlOps . , . Thingcalled Sockem WAX SULFUR . . Burymore BURYME . . . Tall Coazon BOSTON BEANS . . , Sob Pebble RACIN ',.. . Model Park HURRY FEED, the Slapper Willshe Sockem PARENTS HEED . S Ham Dodgers HANDLIN' SEED . . . . Pine Cone SANDLOT PLEAD . . . S Band Goron FOOLYA SPEED, Drops . . Tooth Garter FURNACE TIPPLE, the Dizzy Boy Heremit Bellson COUNTLESS CASTEDOVERS , . . Hearda Bonus MIRE, THE MUD .,..,,. Many Shakes BROMOSELTZER ...... Madder Andallgone THE GREATEST LEET-OVER SNITCHER THE WORLD HAS . , EVER SEEN ...,,.. Streetcar Wire WHOOSIS, THE CUTLER ,,... Barrelled Deadbeatsome AUDACITY, THE BANISTER . . , Then Slidin' THE MERRY HUNG SPINSTER . Dames Bowery Page Eighty-one THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET Your Satisfaction Is What Counts Many a customer has established a connection with this bank through opening a small savings account. That was the starting point. They remained to transact all of their banking business with us because they were satisfied that in every transaction, large 'or small, the same spirit of willing helpfulness and sincere personal interest prevailed. We ask the opportunity to serve you in the manner you wish to be served. The end we seek is your complete satisfaction. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WINDOM Windom - - Minnesota W. J. CLARK, President N. M, NELSON, O. J. NELSON CARI, NELSON, Vice President Assistant Cashiers T. A. PERKINS, Cashier Have You Learned the Secret of Fifteen Minutes a Day? I-IEN YOU ENTER into the assembly room, what do you do? Do you sit and fill your mind with such trash as Willie Mushing West's History of the American People, or the mathematical principles of Euclid? Or, do you get down to work, real, honest work, to better your brain by evolving some origi- nal method of bluffing without studying? Are you the kind of a person of whom the teacher says, Oh, I don't want him in my class, he's such a bore. He gets his lessons. Or, when teachers meet and discuss their pupils do they say, lt's so refreshing to hear that Smith boy recite. He has more ways of giving an incorrect answer than anyone else in the class. Surely you aren't content to stay in the former class. You want to be a big man-a power. You yourself can do this---and all so easily-by learning the secret of fifteen minutes a day. Just fifteen minutes of real work a day will put you head and shoulders above the plodding wage-slave class. Just signing and checking the coupon below will bring you our free booklet The Secret of Fifteen Minutes a Day explaining how fifteen minutes of reading on your favorite subject will bring you marvelous advancement, and describing our Reading Courses in various subjects. Just check the subjects you are interested in. Page Eighty-two THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FI,VE CRICKET The Asthma School of Correspondence, Inc. 8748 Prospect Avenue Sucker City, Pennsylvania Gentlemen: Please send me your free book The Secret of Fifteen Min- utes a Day. This obligates me in no way. Subject interested in is checked CXJ . . . .Engineering . . . .Kuppenheimer . . . .Women . . .Saxophone .,., Janitor .... Bootlegger . . . .Rolls-Royce . . .Carbolic Acid . . . .Money . . . .Salesmanship . . . .Business Methods . , . .Alimony . . . .Nostalgia , . . .Ordinary Dishonesty . . . .Matrimony . . . .Criminal Lawyer . . . .Santa Claus . . . .Stacomb . . . .Common Criminal . . . .Haircut . . . Smoked Glasses I I WYNN E HARDWARE COMPANY Windom, Minnesota The store that sells quality merchandise and guarantees satisfaction HARDWARE, MONARCH RANGES, NEVJ PEREECTION OIL STOVES QUEEN GASOLINE STOVES REACH SPORTING GOODS, RADIOLAS Page Eighry-zhree THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET liiiiiiiiiii 'Y'iiiiiiiiaiiiiiii:Gizaiaiiiiii:iiiiiiiii:ii:iii:L:iai:ii:::::::ii:iii::ii:iniiii:iiiiiiii-iiiii.iiLiiii5iiiiEiiiEiiiiEii22iiiEiii5iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii''H 2. The Store of Personal Service :We are distributors of high quality Merchandise such as Richelieu Groceries Sterling Coats and Suits Gossard and Warren Bros. Corsets Belding Silks, Gold Seal Congoleums and Arch Preserver Shoes THE FOSS MERCANTILE CO. Windom - - - Minnesota A'Mandy, Mandy, tremulously his voice came over the whispering wire, lVlandy, ah wants you to know ah've got me a job, and a little house. and-what ah wants to know, is- will you marry me? Marry you- her answer came sweetly wafted to his ear. HMarry you,-of course Who'se dis ahlm Pk First Writer: as bad as you say Second Ditto Why, it's going movie! Pk Are you the hair last time? HI couldn't be, here a year. ah'll marry you. talkin' to please. if :uf ls your new novel it is? It certainly is. to be made into a ff ak man who cut my sir, l've only been elf ak Pk I'd be much better off if they'd put that sign on the mail box. What sign? Post no bills. Page Eighty-four EARL MARSHALL 86 SON Light and Heavy Hardware Caloric Pipeless Furnaces and Radios THE NINETEENN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET A Bedtime Story ow. LITTLE BOYS AND GIRLS, I'm going ro tell you a story about a very nice game I saw some great big High School boys play. These boys all had very pretty clothes on, grey knee pants, short sleeve shirts of the same color and the cutest little grey caps on their heads. About eighteen boys played and two great big men in blue suits told the boys just what to do. The game started when nine of the boys scattered all over the grass, and nine more sat down on a bench. Then one of the pretty big boys on the bench went up and stood right between two other boys who were throwing a pretty white ball to each other. Now this boy wasn't a bit nice, because he tried to strike the pretty white ball with a naughty stick, then pretty soon he hit it, and all the boys out on the grass tried to catch it while the naughty boy that hit it ran away, but he didn't get away, because one of the nice boys got the ball and threw it right at him. Then one of the men made the naughty boy go and take his seat again. Then more naughty boys went up and hit the ball and ran away but sometimes they wouldn't go back and sit down when the blue men waved their arms, and some of them would run all the way around the nice balls out on the grass 'till they got back to sit down again. For a long, long time these naughty boys and the nice boys kept changing places, but always some naughty boys would try to hit the pretty white ball: then after a while everybody yelled and went home. Now, little boys and girls, this isn't a very nice game and you really shouldn't play it because you might get mad like some of the great big High School boys did-Good night, every- body. Page Eighty-Hue THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET UE WUMEHAMD THEATRE P. G. Redding J. H. Stroud Proprietors Windom, Minnesota Cool in the Summer Warm in the Winter Cozy at all times The passing motorist had just run over and killed a book agent. Very excited, he rushed into a nearby law oflice and grabbed the first lawyer he saw. 'Tve just killed a book agent, he cried wildly, what shall I do? Oh, we can't do anything about it here, said the lawyer calmly. A'You'll have to go to the sheriff's of- fice for the bounty. bk Pk PK A'Why is Jones so quiet? He caught himself cheating in a solitaire game and has never spoken to himself since. ' 2: Dk if The only occasion when Dumb Dan shows his sweetie a good time is when he takes out his watch. Page Eighlyfsix A Co-ed whose home is in Me. To go out with the men will not de. But the reason I'm told That she turns them down cold, ls she's married: she isn't just ve. Pk bk bk Disgusted Diner: This steak is tough! Take a tip from me- Waiter: Yes, sir. Thank you, sir. Pk Pk if He: Why is there such a crowd down on the wharf? She: That's a bunch of friends bidding good-bye to the bride and groom. He: Oh, I see. Down to see' the tied go out! Pk Pk elf One: .Give me an Arrow Collar. Two: Well, how narrow? ABCONE Jeweler Windom, Minnesota Have your old jewelry made over in up-to-date styles Y ' F 1 M E C R 1 C K E F A Splendid Opportunity for Progressive Young Men Secure a one-third interest in the famous Publishers' Trust. The present three partners in the Trust are forced to leave active participation, and plan to sell their shares, retaining only honorary and advisory positions. One of these shares will go to the present secretary of the corporation, who will take over the presidency. The other two are for sale to any one who can furnish the necessary money and qualify for the positions of Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager of The Cricket. Those whose shares are for sale are: Samuel Rogers Paul Stoughton Robert Hebbel Only brilliant and ambitious young men need apply. James Lowrie, Secretary. 8746 Publications Building -:- Phone GLOco 87463 Duchy Capitol -1- Stakeholm, Barrymore Save with Safety at your Rex-all Drug Store Sporting Goods Baseball Supplies Eastman Kodaks fd Films MacGregor Golf Goods Basket Balls, Foot Balls Tennis Rackets and Balls Prize Loving Cups Our Lines Are Picked from the Best Stationeries, School Supplies and Gift Shop Departments are selected from the latest and best showings offered Your Satisfaction Our Aim and Ambition Phone 186 Prompt Service LTEWIS and LEWIS PHARMACISTS Page Eighty-seven THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET FABLES FOR FLAPPERS Once upon a time there was a chicken. She was a lovely chicken, a Plymouth Rock: and she was prob- ably around when the Pilgrims pulled their justly celebrated landing, but they didn't land on her, because she was too durn spry. One day our poultry exhibit, while wandering about the Barnyard, found a Joke Book, dropped from the Hind Pocket of Hi the Hired Man. And in turning the Pages of the Compen- dium of Wit and Humor, she found that ancient gag about Why Does a Chicken Cross the Road? Something told her that the An- swer as given had the Wrong Dope: and she got a Yen on to Try It Her- self. So the next morning early she went out and crossed the road. As it happened, she got Picked, for at the moment chosen for her Scien- tific Tomfoolery the Road was Occu- pied by a Truck laden with Vege- tables from Canada. The Truck had a Worm Drive for a Mainspring, and the Chicken was Messed up too awful. Moral: lt's the Early Bird that Catches the Worm: but what good is it when it's caught? -St. Nickelflask. Pk if DK Universities must be very wicked places-boys and girls under sixteen are not admitted. 14- X Pk A'l'm leaving for Colorado next week. T, B,? UNO-Grand Canyon. Pk 4- ,if - 'ACan your new Chinese cook speak good English? UNO, he speaks broken china, CLARK HARDWARE CO. Windom, Minnesota Phone No, 105 Headquarters for Builders' and Shelf Hardware We specialize on American Kitchenkook Gas Stoves, Karr Porcelain, South Bend Malleable Ranges, and New Per- fection Oil Stoves Heafing, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal Work Page Eighty-eight THE NINETEEN TWEN'1'Y -FIVE CRICKET a.::a:i.....4 E. E. GILLAM Music and Art Store Edison Phonographs, Pianos, Sheet Music and Cut Flowers WINDCM ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Equipment Radio Sets and Radio Supplies Phone 7 Windom, Minnesota l l l l l 'F 3' A MAN'S REPUTATION ft' is his greatest asset. lg X 45' . W , , Ji r S So it is with Kuppenheimer Good Clothes. xg xxl 7 A warranted repute that places them in the li sv l foreground of all ine clothes. 15 li 5 lx? THAT REPUTATION lS DESERVED lx l li X L f'i ii i 5 ' f ULLER l 2 - 7 l Page Eighty , , , . Y F THE NINEFEEIN IWENFY-FIME CRICKET A Short Historical Sketch of Cottonwood County and Windom High School INCE THIS 1925 Cricket is supposed to carry, drag, or otherwise convey the pioneer theme, it is only fitting and proper that we should give a short sketch of the early history of this part of the country. We proceed to do this, having obtained our information from long searches through the records fused on the Kindergarten Phonographl and after obtaining much verbal information from that pioneer advocate of 'lHorse Collar the Horse in A. D. Nelson's window. We acknowledge our obligation to these sources. Cur earliest personal information as to the settlement of Windom is im- mediately after the fall of Troy, when the 'Wooden Horse, tired of the Greco-Trojan race for armament, decided to emigrate to the hitherto unknown settlement of Windom. He chose the location just north of the Wonderland Theatre, mainly because it gave him an opportunity to act as an advertisement for A'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse then showing at that theatre. At that early date, the settlers had to be continually on the lookout for Indian raids. During the years 1684 to 1899 there were severe losses from cold, many of the choice Fords being frozen in the frequent blizzards. ln the spring of 1758 or 1759, a man came to Lakeside Township who was destined to exert a great influence over the county in general. This was no less than the famous Fred Gibson, who was so instrumental in developing the mineral resources of the county, and who later served a term as legislator- in the county jail. Mr. Gibson was the discoverer of the first oil well which brought such a torrent of population to the county. Some of this population was undesir- able, but this was soon weeded out. Says Mr. Delburt Nlanee, in his admirable biography, The Life and Letters of Frederick Adolph Gibson : HlVlr. Gib- son, probably more than any other one man. influenced the life of the county. In addition to this, he was of a genial character, so much so that he was almost revered by all who knew him. Anyone who has visited him and enjoyed the hospitality of his palatial home overlooking beautiful Wolf Lake, cannot but know this. The house stands on a slight hilly knob, which gives the estate its picturesque title 'Teapot Domef' After the advent of Mr. Gibson, events became so frequent, that a detailed record of them cannot be given. The most important incidents, which every child knows, were the Berning of Wilder, the formation of the Publishers' Trust, and the founding of Windom High School. On the morning of September l, 1854, a solitary lndian appeared crossing the bridge into Windom. He alighted at the famous Hebbel-Hakes-Cowan- Snyder-Moser Rubber Tree, and removed his moccasins, which was regarded as a peaceful sign by the inhabitants, who had feared a massacre. He leased a piece of land in town, and announced to the public that he had founded Windom High School. The Indian was the famous Rain-in-the-Face, who had been educated at Carlisle. To him, and to O. Henry Longfellow, who later came to be his assistant, is due most of the credit for the excellence of Windom High School. Page Ninety THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIME CRICKET OH ROMEO The lights were low, the smolder- ing logs in the fireplace cast a rosy glow uponithe scene. The entire atmosphere was suggestive of love, the very chairs seemed to be inspired with romance. On the broad daven- port sat two people very close to- gether, one's head resting upon the other's shoulder, then came the sound of voices, ah, the inspired words of two lovers. Darling, you look more beautiful than you ever did before, your very presence sets my soul chords vibrating in harmony. My whole being thrills with the fire of love, shot into me by a million cupid sent darts. Oh, dearest, with- out you my life will be an impossible existence, an utter- Loud voice: What in l-ll do you think you are doing, put more in- to it! Get it acrossl-- CStung again, they were only re- hearsing a play.j if ff :sf Queen Mary of England recently said: To dance well is an accom- plishment, but to dance every night is a sign of mental disorder. Maybe she's right. PK FK Ulf Darling, she said, 'Awill you love me when l grow old and ugly? Dearest, he replied tenderly, you may grow older, but you will never grow uglier. ak :nf Pk A chorus girl raised quite a row Vklhen she went a-milking the cow She ran like the deuce From that mean cow's abuse For it wasn't that kind of a cow! PK Pk elf There is no truth! That's the truth. Headley's Bakery A NEW STOCK EVERY DAY Give us a trial and you will be a customer O. D. Headley, Prop. EAT SHOP Good Things to Eat R. W. Billings, Proprietor Page Ninety-om THE NINETEEN TWENTY-I-'IME CRICKET Jake Lampert Yards Inc. LUMBER COAL WIRE EENCING We Have It A. N. Nelson, Manager I A rare day in June has nothing on a fresh steak. Pk ak ff Miss Herman: Why haven't you studied your lesson? Olive O.: I couldn't study-the lights went out. Miss Herman: Why didn't you turn them on and send him home? ak X ak 'AGoing to bed? Navy-just undressing to see how I look in my B. V. D.'s. Pk ek ak Life can hold nothing else after see- ing a fur-coated collegian drive a ram- shackel flivver. elf Pk Pk He: You've been drinking again. She: I can't eat all the time. Page Ninety-two Oh, boy, what a keen, high-toned, stylish dresser! Absolutely could not be beat if bk bk had a perfect shape with well-rounded corners and graceful lines If I' X superb legs that always attracted attention I if Dk. There was ,one drawback, though. Every morning my collar button invariably rolled beneath it. ak ek PIC He: Are you going to be busy to- night? She: I can't tell. This is my first date with him. xf X :ef Judge: And are you the defend- ant? Rastus: No, sah, .ledges Ah's jus' the man what stole the chickens! WINDOM VULCANIZING COMPANY M I L L E R C O R D S Geared-to-the-Road EXIDE BATTERIES We repair and recharge batteries We Uulcanize all size tzres THE NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CRICKET I I I I E, E, RUGERS 84 SON trunk Sherwin Co. Cash Grocery ervice atisfaction Fancy arid Staple Lumber and Groceries Coal Fresh Fruits and V t bl ' S ege a es In eason Building Material of All Kinds Thrift If the foundation stones of your future are to be properly laid, thrift must he the corner stone. Practice this Virtue by placing your savings in The Windom National Bank Capital Stock ---- 335,000.00 Surplus CEarned7 - 555,000.00 Page Ninety h Autographs Autographs