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The Daily Iowan. The student newspaper of the State University of Iowa. Vol. VXIII  New series Vol. III  Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday, October 6, 1918  Number 6.  Iowa Defeats The Cornhuskers 12 To 0  University Work To Be Continued Despite Influenza  Quick Action on Part of Medical Authorities Prevents Spread of Epidemic  Suspected Students Are Isolated  Few Actual Cases Among Students  Campus Under Military Guard  Immediate and effective action in taking precautions to prevent the spread of influenza has forestalled the need of closing down the University although some institutions have abandoned all activity. The University is under military administration and is not affected by the orders passed by the city board of health yesterday, prohibiting public gatherings. Every student must undergo a medical examination. Guards halt all persons entering or leaving the campus. No one is permitted on the campus except students, faculty members, and members of the administration, and they only upon presentation of permit cards signed by Capt. George W. Robertson. Authorities have isolated 227 cases suspected to be influenza, in hospitals, and 119 men are in quarters with colds. Twenty four hours is the required time to ascertain whether the case is that of influenza. Isolation hospitals have been provided in Psi Omega house, the Signa Nu house and the law building, in addition to the University isolation hospital. Two floors of one wing of Currier hall are being used for suspected cases among the girls. Tents are being placed near the women's gymnasium for those men who are unaffected. A number of well soldiers who were quartered in the law building have moved across to the children's hospital on the West Side. "We are examining all cases which are likely to develop into contagious diseases," President W. A. Jessup said yesterday. "This is merely a preventive measure. Although it is an inconvenience, it is merely a safeguard to the institution and the city." The complete hospital staff of nearly 40 physicians, 180 nurses and military officers, is in charge of the campaign to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The military headquarters of the S.A.T.C. in case of emergency, were removed to the hospital Thursday. All physical examinations of the men were suspended Oct. 1 for the duration of the epidemic and will not be resumed until further notice. Lectures in physical hygiene  are being given to the men daily.  Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Doolittle will be interested in the announcement of the arrival of a baby son at their home in Pittsburg, Penn., Sept. 1. Mrs. Doolittle will be remembered here as Miss Elsie [Kensinger?], a member of the class of 1915. Mr. Doolittle also took his degree here and is at present an instructor in the Carnegie Institute of Technology.  Co operate To Combat The Influenza by President W. A. Jessup  To the members of the Instructional Staff: We are at the present time having an extensive epidemic of influenza. We desire to have the university work continue with as little interference as possible and at the same time do not desire to have the infection spread through the medium of the class room You are therefore asked to instruct students and observe additional precautions as follows: 1. Instruct your classes regarding the nature and methods of spread of influenza. Also that for the present and continuing for the next few weeks every "cold", no matter how mild should be regarded as a case of influenza, and proper precautions taken accordingly. 2. In case you are affected by a "cold" or influenza so mild that you feel that you can carry on your regular work, it is recommended that during the class period you cover your nose and mouth with gauze at least three layers in thickness  or in the absence of such, with a handkerchief, even though it is not necessary to cough or sneeze. We are sure you appreciate the seriousness of the situation and that we may count on your hearty cooperation in limiting the spread of influenza. The prevalence of communicable disease is such as to warrant the University in exercising the most vigorous regulations relative to the health of the University community. The following regulations, based on directions from the state epidemiologist, are to be observed: 1. All members of the University unit,  students, instructors and helpers, will be subjected to periodical health examinations. 2. Students will be directed to cover their mouths and noses with clean handkerchiefs or clean gauze when they sneeze of cough. 3. Instructors will report to the main office, University Hospital, telephone 70, the name of any student who neglects to so cover his mouth and nose when he coughs or sneezes. 4. Instructors will report to the main office of the University hospital, telephone 70, the name of any student whom they believe to be suffering from influenza, a cold, or any other disease. 5. The matrons of dormitories, sorority houses and rooming houses will report to the main office, University Hospital, telephone 70, the names of students who, on account of sickness, are unable to attend classes.  Patriotic League Gains Members  University's Scheme to Develop Patriotism Successful  The Iowa Patriotic league which has been organized by the Extension Division under the direction of Miss Jessie P. Hastings now has a membership of 35,456 taken from 351 high schools of the state. The State council of defense is promoting the league, the purpose of which is to train the youth of the state in effective citizenship  and through this to lay the foundation of a higher, more constructive, and more intelligent public opinion. Miss Hastings is a graduate of the University and has done special work at the University of Chicago and Columbia. She also has had considerable experience in the high schools of Iowa. A complete library service will be instituted for the league by the University which will provide newspaper and magazine clippings as well as books and pamphlets written for this express purpose. The high school students in the league will learn to combat fallacious arguments and to discuss contemporary topics. A monthly leaflet will be published as an official news organ of the league.  The Hotel Jefferson has engaged a ladies' trio, composed of violin cello, and piano, to fill the vacancy left by the men who have been called into the army during the past summer. The government orders prevent the members of the Student Army Training Corps from doing outside work, and for this reason the members of last year's quintet have had to turn over their positions.  Organize Camp Community Service  Iowa City Cooperates in Offering Hospitality to Students  In order that Iowa City may do her part in offering hospitality to the newly formed Student's Army Training Corps, a local branch of the War Camp Community Service has been formed here. The activities of the War Camp Community Service will be conducted by nine committees, representing the different departments of work. These committees are: canteen, girls' work, camp mothers, entertainment, church, commercial regulations, accommodations and hospitality, music, and girls' protective. The various committees will endeavor to furnish entertainment for the students who are quartered here to engage in war activities and to see that the relation between the town and the students is all that may be desired. The War Camp Community Service will work in cooperation with the Y.M.C.A, Y.W.C.A. and the K. C. in securing organized hospitality in Iowa City.  Literary Societies Meet  Four of the five women's literary society have announced meetings for members, this week. Hesperians will be entertained at the home of their president, Romola Latchem, on Gilbert street, Tuesday evening at 7:30. Athena society will meet at 4:30, Monday in the liberal arts drawing room. Whitby and Octave Thanet will meet on Tuesday evening, in the liberal arts building; Whitby in room 116 at 7:15 and Octave Thanet at 7:30 in the drawing room. Erodephian has not yet made arrangements for its first meeting.  Sunday Vespers Postponed  On account of the epidemic of Spanish influenza among members of the S.A.T.C. the university authorities have deemed it necessary to postpone Vesper services Sunday. Dr. Dwight Witherspoon Wiley, formerly of Iowa City, but now of Philadelphia was to have been the speaker for the occasion and an attractive musical program had been arranged. Owing to the danger of infection the university authorities have decided to abandon the holding of any public meetings of the students until the epidemic has been checked.  Iowa Has Best Team In Eighteen Years  Walter Echersall of Chicago Tribune Says Promises Are Great For This Year  That the University of Iowa eleven for this year is the best football team that has represented the institution since 1900, when the Hawkeye claimed the western championship, is the contention of Walter Eckersall, sports writer for the Chicago Tribune. Eckersall declares that the form shown by the Iowa men in the game with the Great Lakes Naval Training station was worthy for any opponent. Although the recent war department ruling may prevent the Hawkeyes from playing some important games, they have already displayed enough ability to prove that they can meet almost any team he says. The team is not heavy, but is fast and works with clocklike precision. A good punter is the one essential lacking, in Eckersall's opinion, and will probably be found before long. The following material in Iowa is rewritten from the Tribune sports man: Speedy plays devised by Coach Howard Jones and the open formations in which the men are being groomed are proving very successful. Marked skill in the forward pass was shown in the game with the Jackies, when ten out of thirteen passes were completed. Practically every member of the team deserves individual praise. Captain Reed, at left end, is an aggressive player of great value. In the tussle with the sailors, he caught most of the forward passes. Smith and Worth at the other end, Slater, the 200 pound lineman, Greenwood and Block at tackle, Heidt at center and Mockmore and Hunzelman, are doing splendid work and show much promise. The backfield is especially strong with Kelly, Scott and Lohman.  Dr. V. H. Young for the last two years assistant professor of botany at the University has recently been head of the department of botany at head of the department of batany at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. During the summer, Dr. Young was employed on research work in connection with the spoilage of food products in storage and transit by the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry. Mrs. Young will be remembered as a student of the University.  Hawkeyes Outplay Nebraska In Fast Gridiron Contest  Two Touchdowns In Third Quarter Turn Game Into Brilliant Victory  Forward Pass Gets First Score  Opponents Thoroughly Outclassed By Varsity In Straight Line Plunges  Special to The Iowan  Lincoln, Neb.,  Oct. 5  Iowa defeated Nebraska by outplaying the Cornhuskers in the third period through the scoring of two touchdowns here today. "The Iowa team carried the ball 60 yards by straight plunges to the five yard line and then scored by a cleverly executed pass. Before the Nebraska players could recover from the effect of permitting their opponents to score Iowa rushed the ball for 40 yards by consistent ground gaining for the second touchdown. Iowa was within two feet of another touchdown when time was called. Iowa's fighting football men, accompanied by Coach Jones, Coach Kent, Jack Watson, left Friday night for Lincoln to meet the Cornhuskers in the first contest of the year between Iowa and one of the teams of the Missouri Valley conference. The Varsity had its final practice Friday afternoon, running through the signals with attention to minor faults pointed out by the coaches. The line charged with a fighting spirit such as was displayed last Saturday in the contest with Great Lakes. The backfield found plenty of holes in the scrub line and gave every evidence of championship form.  Line in Shape  The line was intact with the exception of Hunselman, who is confined in the hospital with a bad cold. Reed and Smith worked on the line extremities and both players grabbed passes with accuracy. From present indications Capt. Reed is on the high road to all western end. Smith, who is an all state tackle is making good at end. Greenwood, another scrappy tackle continues to be a tower of strength both offensively and defensively. He plays an aggressive game and shows the true Iowa Fight spirit. Former Captain Waddie Davis is playing a fighting game true to his style of 1917 football. Slater continues to tear holes in most any combination the scrubs manage to effect.  Are Real Guards  Mockmore and Synhorst, men weighing over 200, are proving real guards. Heldt, the center, is a new man, but has given indications of being first rate material. Iowa's set of backs are undoubtedly the fastest since the days of Gross, Dick, McGinnis. In Lohman, Iowa has an excellent forward passer and his line plunging ability has been of the best in all the practice games of the year.

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The Daily Iowan. The student newspaper of the State University of Iowa. Vol. VXIII New series Vol. III Iowa City, Iowa, Sunday, October 6, 1918 Number 6. Iowa Defeats The Cornhuskers 12 To 0 University Work To Be Continued Despite Influenza Quick Action on Part of Medical Authorities Prevents Spread of Epidemic Suspected Students Are Isolated Few Actual Cases Among Students Campus Under Military Guard Immediate and effective action in taking precautions to prevent the spread of influenza has forestalled the need of closing down the University although some institutions have abandoned all activity. The University is under military administration and is not affected by the orders passed by the city board of health yesterday, prohibiting public gatherings. Every student must undergo a medical examination. Guards halt all persons entering or leaving the campus. No one is permitted on the campus except students, faculty members, and members of the administration, and they only upon presentation of permit cards signed by Capt. George W. Robertson. Authorities have isolated 227 cases suspected to be influenza, in hospitals, and 119 men are in quarters with colds. Twenty four hours is the required time to ascertain whether the case is that of influenza. Isolation hospitals have been provided in Psi Omega house, the Signa Nu house and the law building, in addition to the University isolation hospital. Two floors of one wing of Currier hall are being used for suspected cases among the girls. Tents are being placed near the women's gymnasium for those men who are unaffected. A number of well soldiers who were quartered in the law building have moved across to the children's hospital on the West Side. "We are examining all cases which are likely to develop into contagious diseases," President W. A. Jessup said yesterday. "This is merely a preventive measure. Although it is an inconvenience, it is merely a safeguard to the institution and the city." The complete hospital staff of nearly 40 physicians, 180 nurses and military officers, is in charge of the campaign to prevent the spread of the epidemic. The military headquarters of the S.A.T.C. in case of emergency, were removed to the hospital Thursday. All physical examinations of the men were suspended Oct. 1 for the duration of the epidemic and will not be resumed until further notice. Lectures in physical hygiene are being given to the men daily. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Doolittle will be interested in the announcement of the arrival of a baby son at their home in Pittsburg, Penn., Sept. 1. Mrs. Doolittle will be remembered here as Miss Elsie [Kensinger?], a member of the class of 1915. Mr. Doolittle also took his degree here and is at present an instructor in the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Co operate To Combat The Influenza by President W. A. Jessup To the members of the Instructional Staff: We are at the present time having an extensive epidemic of influenza. We desire to have the university work continue with as little interference as possible and at the same time do not desire to have the infection spread through the medium of the class room You are therefore asked to instruct students and observe additional precautions as follows: 1. Instruct your classes regarding the nature and methods of spread of influenza. Also that for the present and continuing for the next few weeks every "cold", no matter how mild should be regarded as a case of influenza, and proper precautions taken accordingly. 2. In case you are affected by a "cold" or influenza so mild that you feel that you can carry on your regular work, it is recommended that during the class period you cover your nose and mouth with gauze at least three layers in thickness or in the absence of such, with a handkerchief, even though it is not necessary to cough or sneeze. We are sure you appreciate the seriousness of the situation and that we may count on your hearty cooperation in limiting the spread of influenza. The prevalence of communicable disease is such as to warrant the University in exercising the most vigorous regulations relative to the health of the University community. The following regulations, based on directions from the state epidemiologist, are to be observed: 1. All members of the University unit, students, instructors and helpers, will be subjected to periodical health examinations. 2. Students will be directed to cover their mouths and noses with clean handkerchiefs or clean gauze when they sneeze of cough. 3. Instructors will report to the main office, University Hospital, telephone 70, the name of any student who neglects to so cover his mouth and nose when he coughs or sneezes. 4. Instructors will report to the main office of the University hospital, telephone 70, the name of any student whom they believe to be suffering from influenza, a cold, or any other disease. 5. The matrons of dormitories, sorority houses and rooming houses will report to the main office, University Hospital, telephone 70, the names of students who, on account of sickness, are unable to attend classes. Patriotic League Gains Members University's Scheme to Develop Patriotism Successful The Iowa Patriotic league which has been organized by the Extension Division under the direction of Miss Jessie P. Hastings now has a membership of 35,456 taken from 351 high schools of the state. The State council of defense is promoting the league, the purpose of which is to train the youth of the state in effective citizenship and through this to lay the foundation of a higher, more constructive, and more intelligent public opinion. Miss Hastings is a graduate of the University and has done special work at the University of Chicago and Columbia. She also has had considerable experience in the high schools of Iowa. A complete library service will be instituted for the league by the University which will provide newspaper and magazine clippings as well as books and pamphlets written for this express purpose. The high school students in the league will learn to combat fallacious arguments and to discuss contemporary topics. A monthly leaflet will be published as an official news organ of the league. The Hotel Jefferson has engaged a ladies' trio, composed of violin cello, and piano, to fill the vacancy left by the men who have been called into the army during the past summer. The government orders prevent the members of the Student Army Training Corps from doing outside work, and for this reason the members of last year's quintet have had to turn over their positions. Organize Camp Community Service Iowa City Cooperates in Offering Hospitality to Students In order that Iowa City may do her part in offering hospitality to the newly formed Student's Army Training Corps, a local branch of the War Camp Community Service has been formed here. The activities of the War Camp Community Service will be conducted by nine committees, representing the different departments of work. These committees are: canteen, girls' work, camp mothers, entertainment, church, commercial regulations, accommodations and hospitality, music, and girls' protective. The various committees will endeavor to furnish entertainment for the students who are quartered here to engage in war activities and to see that the relation between the town and the students is all that may be desired. The War Camp Community Service will work in cooperation with the Y.M.C.A, Y.W.C.A. and the K. C. in securing organized hospitality in Iowa City. Literary Societies Meet Four of the five women's literary society have announced meetings for members, this week. Hesperians will be entertained at the home of their president, Romola Latchem, on Gilbert street, Tuesday evening at 7:30. Athena society will meet at 4:30, Monday in the liberal arts drawing room. Whitby and Octave Thanet will meet on Tuesday evening, in the liberal arts building; Whitby in room 116 at 7:15 and Octave Thanet at 7:30 in the drawing room. Erodephian has not yet made arrangements for its first meeting. Sunday Vespers Postponed On account of the epidemic of Spanish influenza among members of the S.A.T.C. the university authorities have deemed it necessary to postpone Vesper services Sunday. Dr. Dwight Witherspoon Wiley, formerly of Iowa City, but now of Philadelphia was to have been the speaker for the occasion and an attractive musical program had been arranged. Owing to the danger of infection the university authorities have decided to abandon the holding of any public meetings of the students until the epidemic has been checked. Iowa Has Best Team In Eighteen Years Walter Echersall of Chicago Tribune Says Promises Are Great For This Year That the University of Iowa eleven for this year is the best football team that has represented the institution since 1900, when the Hawkeye claimed the western championship, is the contention of Walter Eckersall, sports writer for the Chicago Tribune. Eckersall declares that the form shown by the Iowa men in the game with the Great Lakes Naval Training station was worthy for any opponent. Although the recent war department ruling may prevent the Hawkeyes from playing some important games, they have already displayed enough ability to prove that they can meet almost any team he says. The team is not heavy, but is fast and works with clocklike precision. A good punter is the one essential lacking, in Eckersall's opinion, and will probably be found before long. The following material in Iowa is rewritten from the Tribune sports man: Speedy plays devised by Coach Howard Jones and the open formations in which the men are being groomed are proving very successful. Marked skill in the forward pass was shown in the game with the Jackies, when ten out of thirteen passes were completed. Practically every member of the team deserves individual praise. Captain Reed, at left end, is an aggressive player of great value. In the tussle with the sailors, he caught most of the forward passes. Smith and Worth at the other end, Slater, the 200 pound lineman, Greenwood and Block at tackle, Heidt at center and Mockmore and Hunzelman, are doing splendid work and show much promise. The backfield is especially strong with Kelly, Scott and Lohman. Dr. V. H. Young for the last two years assistant professor of botany at the University has recently been head of the department of botany at head of the department of batany at the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. During the summer, Dr. Young was employed on research work in connection with the spoilage of food products in storage and transit by the U. S. Bureau of Plant Industry. Mrs. Young will be remembered as a student of the University. Hawkeyes Outplay Nebraska In Fast Gridiron Contest Two Touchdowns In Third Quarter Turn Game Into Brilliant Victory Forward Pass Gets First Score Opponents Thoroughly Outclassed By Varsity In Straight Line Plunges Special to The Iowan Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 5 Iowa defeated Nebraska by outplaying the Cornhuskers in the third period through the scoring of two touchdowns here today. "The Iowa team carried the ball 60 yards by straight plunges to the five yard line and then scored by a cleverly executed pass. Before the Nebraska players could recover from the effect of permitting their opponents to score Iowa rushed the ball for 40 yards by consistent ground gaining for the second touchdown. Iowa was within two feet of another touchdown when time was called. Iowa's fighting football men, accompanied by Coach Jones, Coach Kent, Jack Watson, left Friday night for Lincoln to meet the Cornhuskers in the first contest of the year between Iowa and one of the teams of the Missouri Valley conference. The Varsity had its final practice Friday afternoon, running through the signals with attention to minor faults pointed out by the coaches. The line charged with a fighting spirit such as was displayed last Saturday in the contest with Great Lakes. The backfield found plenty of holes in the scrub line and gave every evidence of championship form. Line in Shape The line was intact with the exception of Hunselman, who is confined in the hospital with a bad cold. Reed and Smith worked on the line extremities and both players grabbed passes with accuracy. From present indications Capt. Reed is on the high road to all western end. Smith, who is an all state tackle is making good at end. Greenwood, another scrappy tackle continues to be a tower of strength both offensively and defensively. He plays an aggressive game and shows the true Iowa Fight spirit. Former Captain Waddie Davis is playing a fighting game true to his style of 1917 football. Slater continues to tear holes in most any combination the scrubs manage to effect. Are Real Guards Mockmore and Synhorst, men weighing over 200, are proving real guards. Heldt, the center, is a new man, but has given indications of being first rate material. Iowa's set of backs are undoubtedly the fastest since the days of Gross, Dick, McGinnis. In Lohman, Iowa has an excellent forward passer and his line plunging ability has been of the best in all the practice games of the year.