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Page Two  The Daily Iowan State University Of Iowa  Sunday, October 13, 1918  THE DAILY IOWAN  The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa  Member Iowa College Press  A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week---Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday by The Daily Iowan Publishing Company at 103 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City  Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa  Subscription Rate $2.00 per year  Board Of Trustees  C. H. Weller, chairman; Harold Stoner, secretary; Dr. E. M. McEwen, Dr. E. S. Smith, Marian Dyer, Frederick Egan, Vergil Hancher  Editor in chief Mildred E. Whitcomb  Acting Business Manager  Romola Latchem  (Staff to be announced later)  "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln.  Mental Influenza  Worry is a waste, a disease. Some people worry over money and some people worry over the weather.  Worry over influenza may be in the same class, that is, worry without any aim in view. We should worry to the extent of taking precautions but after we have done that, it won't help. Doctors say that Spanish influenza is grippe, and grippe in an epidemic doesn't alarm the public. But let a new form of the old ailment come round, bearing a new and fearful name and immediately people begin to run for cover and worry themselves into a state of susceptibility.  Prevention must be our first thought. We should follow the advice of pubic health authorities and begin to prevent the spread of the disease. The people of this University community are better protected than they would be elsewhere. The few fatalities are not the result of influenza but of neglected influenza which often becomes pneumonia.  We must keep up our vitality. After we have attended to our physical well being, let us make an effort to keep our mental balance. First let's follow the prescribed rules and then add one more---help to keep ourselves physically fit by maintaining mental health. It is possible for worry to weaken resistance and help the germs along. Freedom from worry will at least give peace of mind in the present crisis.  Let Us Not Forget  "All I used to write in my editorials last year about the value of letters to soldiers was more true than I ever suspected, I can now attest," writes W. Earl Hall from Camp Dodge.  Back into the busy routine of classes, back where the river beckons and the gorgeous woods entice, letters to soldiers are apt to be neglected. But in army camps where a confining life is further restricted by Quarantine and its depressing accompaniments, the boys depend upon letters to bring in cheer.  As the former Iowan editor avers, the civilian thinks he understands the importance of a letter to a soldier. Once in the army, however, he realize his underestimation. An extra effort, in this direction particularly during quarantine, will meet with a real appreciation from every man in the service.  Is it not possible that our people mistake in endowing the Kaiser with all the vices and none of the virtues. Surely the hearts of the American people are big enough to admire the beautiful optimism of the man from Berlin who writes: "My navy is holding its own against the united naval forces, and is unwaveringly supporting the army in its difficult struggle."  Now is it the navy, Wilhelm, or the Kiel Canal that is holding its own?  B.I.F.F.  "With Malice toward All and Charity for None"  THE WEAKLY SLAM. The Live Magazine of the West.  Editorial page.  We call the attention of our readers to the extra beauty of our this week's cover. We feel that, besides being so original, it is especially fitting in these war times, when pictures of soldiers cannot but touch the heart strings of each and every one of us. Copies may be had by sending three stamps and a postal card to Cover Editor, Desk 23 . [picture blank] Frontispiece: Portrait of the Next Kaiser.  (Copies may be had by sending ten cents, P. O. Money Order to the Art Editor, Desk 23.)  Grand Serial Story.  CECIL OF THE S.A.T.C. (By Flora Dora Mush.)  When the sun rose over the village of X---- one fair spring morn not long ago there was no happier individual beneath its rays than young Cecil Sassafras of Crumberg's Ice Cream and Shoe Shine Emporium. His amber hair was neatly parted in the middle and rippled gently over his youthful brow, above his wide blue eyes and saucily tilted nose. A clean white linen jacket buttoned up to his modest, retiring chin, and a spotless apron draped his plump form.  Our hero stood behind the counter, patiently faithful to duty, and waited for those who might come to purchase ice cream cones or sundaes dripping with the nectar of fruits of any climes. Thoughtfully he ate two banana splits, a lemon soda, and a Charlie Chaplin, but still no customers approached to mar his morning's peace.  Time began to hang too heavy on his hands; but an idea struck him. He would go around the corner to the newsstand and buy a paper! He did this quite often, sometimes as often as once a month, but seldom did he purchase one except at times of great excitement. He had procured one when X---- had its first prize fight, and again when Binkham's barn burned down; but now he trusted recklessly to chance that there should be news of moment. Boldly he walked to the nwstand, boldly he laid down a nickle and counted his two cents change, and, with calm, serene face he returned to the Emporium with his purchase. He ate a tea sea and a chocolate malted milk to calm his nerves, but at last he spread the sheet upon the counter before him.  Congress Passes War Measure; Wilson States War Policy; Enlistments Begin; etcetera. Such were the glaring headlines that faced Cecil Sassafras that momentous morn in Crumberg's Ice Cream and Shoe Shine Emporium in the village of X----.  "O my goodness!" gasped Cecil, surprised out of his habitual control. Weakly he drank two steadying bottles of cherry pop, and resumed his reading. The story of the beginning of our war with Germany thrilled him tremendously, and he took three steps in his agitation. "By Jiminy!" he swore, "I shall enlist, even though I am not yet of military age. My grandfather Sassafras, who came to X---- in 1852 paid one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for a substitute to fight for freedom in sixty-five, and shall I play traitor to the martial blood that courses in my veins? No, dozens times no!"  Hastily brave Cecil drank two glasses of Lemon phosphate, and turned to greet the first customer of the day. Who should it be but Mayer Grimes?  (Continued on Our Next.)  Answers to Correspondents.  Thoughtful: Scientists are now agreed that students may be divided into two classes, (1) the Paired, and (2) the Prepared.  Freshman girl: Yes, others have observed the fact you mention in regard to the English professors. Do not, however, grow too hopeful, for even if you should succeed in catching one---a doubtful matter---you would probably find a litterateur mindful of Chaucer than of chops, and less thoughtful of the furnace than of Spencer.  Yours truly,  COLUMN WRITE  SOLDIERS' LETTERS  The following letter was written by a cousin of Dr. H. J. Prentiss.  Dearest Mother: One year ago today I marched down Fifth avenue as a private with the old Seventh Regiment, and now I am a shot up lieutenant in a hospital, but it's been a wonderful year of new things, especially the months in France.  My recovery is better than was first expected. I am able to spend a few hours each day in a wheel chair and have good control of my legs. So I know that there will be nothing but a few scars to carry when it's all over.  We are all anxious to get out of the hospital and back to the front again and some of the boys try to get discharged before their wounds are really healed. One chap looked funny this afternoon as he limped down the ward, dragging his crutches behind him. You couldn't tell in what direction his next step would take him for his knee is bent and he slides his leg out first before stepping on it.  When I am well and able to walk, I will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of southern France. The doughboys who are well go out into the fields and pick blackberries for us and also steal grapes on occasions. I have been sick twice from eating too many grapes. If Henry (Prentiss) was here he would be in his glory for he was a terror on grapes. Let me know what regiment he is in and I'll write him. He'll probably see action as quickly as I for I won't be ready for duty until winter possibly.  Getting into action and fighting for your country is the greatest adventure ever and I will be happy to fight again. My old hunch tells me that I'll see the war through but should God choose otherwise I wouldn't regret it if I might go while scrapping.  No football game ever equaled the thrill of yelling, Follow me!" to fifty huskies and going into the biggest game of all.  Everybody has a different idea of the war's duration and you can guess as well as I, but a conservative guess would be the winter of 1919-20. Germany wants to quit now on certain terms, but she will have to be licked bodily to make a nunconditional surrender such as we demand and will get.  I am well taken care of and feel fine, but this hospital life is dreadfully dull especially in a converted convent where all the excxitement is taken up in reading out of date books and ancient magazines. Six weeks in bed is more than ever I thought could be done by a young fellow, and it's hard to be [?] and happy but I get along [some?]  Forgive my slowness in writing but I wasn't well for a few days and couldn't write oftener.  Lt. E. F. Parker A. E. [?]  Send the Iowan home  [advertisement]  GORGEOUS  That's the word that best describes our [nob?] neckwear at .50 .65 $1.00 to $3.50.  HANDSOME HOSE  For Ladies in thread and pure silk hose at $1.00 to $2.50  HOFFELDER BROS.  For Quick Service  [advertisement]  RACINE'S CIGAR STORE  [advertisement]  H. A. STRUB & CO.  Dress Silks----Hosiery  Gloves  Underwear  We are Leaders in these lines H.A. STRUB & CO.  [advertisement]  WIENEKE'S ARCADE BOOK STORE  Drawing Instruments  Fountain Pens  Fine Stationary  All Students supplies  114 E. Washington  [advertisement]  NOTICE TO S.A.T.C. MEN  We have just completed arrangements for the care of your Life Insurance Policies and other valuable papers in the best vault in Iowa. Checking and savings accounts will be handled for you to your entire satisfaction. [?] per cent interest paid on Time Certificates and savings accounts. Services of our Trust Department free to all soldiers. Call at once.  IOWA CITY STATE BANK  Corner of Clinton and College Streets

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Page Two The Daily Iowan State University Of Iowa Sunday, October 13, 1918 THE DAILY IOWAN The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa Member Iowa College Press A morning paper published for the period of the war three times a week---Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday by The Daily Iowan Publishing Company at 103 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City Entered as second class matter at the post office of Iowa City, Iowa Subscription Rate $2.00 per year Board Of Trustees C. H. Weller, chairman; Harold Stoner, secretary; Dr. E. M. McEwen, Dr. E. S. Smith, Marian Dyer, Frederick Egan, Vergil Hancher Editor in chief Mildred E. Whitcomb Acting Business Manager Romola Latchem (Staff to be announced later) "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln. Mental Influenza Worry is a waste, a disease. Some people worry over money and some people worry over the weather. Worry over influenza may be in the same class, that is, worry without any aim in view. We should worry to the extent of taking precautions but after we have done that, it won't help. Doctors say that Spanish influenza is grippe, and grippe in an epidemic doesn't alarm the public. But let a new form of the old ailment come round, bearing a new and fearful name and immediately people begin to run for cover and worry themselves into a state of susceptibility. Prevention must be our first thought. We should follow the advice of pubic health authorities and begin to prevent the spread of the disease. The people of this University community are better protected than they would be elsewhere. The few fatalities are not the result of influenza but of neglected influenza which often becomes pneumonia. We must keep up our vitality. After we have attended to our physical well being, let us make an effort to keep our mental balance. First let's follow the prescribed rules and then add one more---help to keep ourselves physically fit by maintaining mental health. It is possible for worry to weaken resistance and help the germs along. Freedom from worry will at least give peace of mind in the present crisis. Let Us Not Forget "All I used to write in my editorials last year about the value of letters to soldiers was more true than I ever suspected, I can now attest," writes W. Earl Hall from Camp Dodge. Back into the busy routine of classes, back where the river beckons and the gorgeous woods entice, letters to soldiers are apt to be neglected. But in army camps where a confining life is further restricted by Quarantine and its depressing accompaniments, the boys depend upon letters to bring in cheer. As the former Iowan editor avers, the civilian thinks he understands the importance of a letter to a soldier. Once in the army, however, he realize his underestimation. An extra effort, in this direction particularly during quarantine, will meet with a real appreciation from every man in the service. Is it not possible that our people mistake in endowing the Kaiser with all the vices and none of the virtues. Surely the hearts of the American people are big enough to admire the beautiful optimism of the man from Berlin who writes: "My navy is holding its own against the united naval forces, and is unwaveringly supporting the army in its difficult struggle." Now is it the navy, Wilhelm, or the Kiel Canal that is holding its own? B.I.F.F. "With Malice toward All and Charity for None" THE WEAKLY SLAM. The Live Magazine of the West. Editorial page. We call the attention of our readers to the extra beauty of our this week's cover. We feel that, besides being so original, it is especially fitting in these war times, when pictures of soldiers cannot but touch the heart strings of each and every one of us. Copies may be had by sending three stamps and a postal card to Cover Editor, Desk 23 . [picture blank] Frontispiece: Portrait of the Next Kaiser. (Copies may be had by sending ten cents, P. O. Money Order to the Art Editor, Desk 23.) Grand Serial Story. CECIL OF THE S.A.T.C. (By Flora Dora Mush.) When the sun rose over the village of X---- one fair spring morn not long ago there was no happier individual beneath its rays than young Cecil Sassafras of Crumberg's Ice Cream and Shoe Shine Emporium. His amber hair was neatly parted in the middle and rippled gently over his youthful brow, above his wide blue eyes and saucily tilted nose. A clean white linen jacket buttoned up to his modest, retiring chin, and a spotless apron draped his plump form. Our hero stood behind the counter, patiently faithful to duty, and waited for those who might come to purchase ice cream cones or sundaes dripping with the nectar of fruits of any climes. Thoughtfully he ate two banana splits, a lemon soda, and a Charlie Chaplin, but still no customers approached to mar his morning's peace. Time began to hang too heavy on his hands; but an idea struck him. He would go around the corner to the newsstand and buy a paper! He did this quite often, sometimes as often as once a month, but seldom did he purchase one except at times of great excitement. He had procured one when X---- had its first prize fight, and again when Binkham's barn burned down; but now he trusted recklessly to chance that there should be news of moment. Boldly he walked to the nwstand, boldly he laid down a nickle and counted his two cents change, and, with calm, serene face he returned to the Emporium with his purchase. He ate a tea sea and a chocolate malted milk to calm his nerves, but at last he spread the sheet upon the counter before him. Congress Passes War Measure; Wilson States War Policy; Enlistments Begin; etcetera. Such were the glaring headlines that faced Cecil Sassafras that momentous morn in Crumberg's Ice Cream and Shoe Shine Emporium in the village of X----. "O my goodness!" gasped Cecil, surprised out of his habitual control. Weakly he drank two steadying bottles of cherry pop, and resumed his reading. The story of the beginning of our war with Germany thrilled him tremendously, and he took three steps in his agitation. "By Jiminy!" he swore, "I shall enlist, even though I am not yet of military age. My grandfather Sassafras, who came to X---- in 1852 paid one thousand dollars ($1000.00) for a substitute to fight for freedom in sixty-five, and shall I play traitor to the martial blood that courses in my veins? No, dozens times no!" Hastily brave Cecil drank two glasses of Lemon phosphate, and turned to greet the first customer of the day. Who should it be but Mayer Grimes? (Continued on Our Next.) Answers to Correspondents. Thoughtful: Scientists are now agreed that students may be divided into two classes, (1) the Paired, and (2) the Prepared. Freshman girl: Yes, others have observed the fact you mention in regard to the English professors. Do not, however, grow too hopeful, for even if you should succeed in catching one---a doubtful matter---you would probably find a litterateur mindful of Chaucer than of chops, and less thoughtful of the furnace than of Spencer. Yours truly, COLUMN WRITE SOLDIERS' LETTERS The following letter was written by a cousin of Dr. H. J. Prentiss. Dearest Mother: One year ago today I marched down Fifth avenue as a private with the old Seventh Regiment, and now I am a shot up lieutenant in a hospital, but it's been a wonderful year of new things, especially the months in France. My recovery is better than was first expected. I am able to spend a few hours each day in a wheel chair and have good control of my legs. So I know that there will be nothing but a few scars to carry when it's all over. We are all anxious to get out of the hospital and back to the front again and some of the boys try to get discharged before their wounds are really healed. One chap looked funny this afternoon as he limped down the ward, dragging his crutches behind him. You couldn't tell in what direction his next step would take him for his knee is bent and he slides his leg out first before stepping on it. When I am well and able to walk, I will have a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of southern France. The doughboys who are well go out into the fields and pick blackberries for us and also steal grapes on occasions. I have been sick twice from eating too many grapes. If Henry (Prentiss) was here he would be in his glory for he was a terror on grapes. Let me know what regiment he is in and I'll write him. He'll probably see action as quickly as I for I won't be ready for duty until winter possibly. Getting into action and fighting for your country is the greatest adventure ever and I will be happy to fight again. My old hunch tells me that I'll see the war through but should God choose otherwise I wouldn't regret it if I might go while scrapping. No football game ever equaled the thrill of yelling, Follow me!" to fifty huskies and going into the biggest game of all. Everybody has a different idea of the war's duration and you can guess as well as I, but a conservative guess would be the winter of 1919-20. Germany wants to quit now on certain terms, but she will have to be licked bodily to make a nunconditional surrender such as we demand and will get. I am well taken care of and feel fine, but this hospital life is dreadfully dull especially in a converted convent where all the excxitement is taken up in reading out of date books and ancient magazines. Six weeks in bed is more than ever I thought could be done by a young fellow, and it's hard to be [?] and happy but I get along [some?] Forgive my slowness in writing but I wasn't well for a few days and couldn't write oftener. Lt. E. F. Parker A. E. [?] Send the Iowan home [advertisement] GORGEOUS That's the word that best describes our [nob?] neckwear at .50 .65 $1.00 to $3.50. HANDSOME HOSE For Ladies in thread and pure silk hose at $1.00 to $2.50 HOFFELDER BROS. For Quick Service [advertisement] RACINE'S CIGAR STORE [advertisement] H. A. STRUB & CO. Dress Silks----Hosiery Gloves Underwear We are Leaders in these lines H.A. STRUB & CO. [advertisement] WIENEKE'S ARCADE BOOK STORE Drawing Instruments Fountain Pens Fine Stationary All Students supplies 114 E. Washington [advertisement] NOTICE TO S.A.T.C. MEN We have just completed arrangements for the care of your Life Insurance Policies and other valuable papers in the best vault in Iowa. Checking and savings accounts will be handled for you to your entire satisfaction. [?] per cent interest paid on Time Certificates and savings accounts. Services of our Trust Department free to all soldiers. Call at once. IOWA CITY STATE BANK Corner of Clinton and College Streets