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Page Two The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa Tuesday, November 26, 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, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief Mildred E. Whitcomb Telephone Black 1757 Office Hours--8 to 12; 1 to 6 daily, Room 14, L. A. building. Managing editor Rowena Wellman News Editor Agnes Kingsbury Humorous Editor Elizabeth Hendee Exchange Editor Ethyn Williams Feature Editor Ruth Stewart Sporting Editor G. D. Evans Business Staff Romola Latchem--Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours--daily, 103 Iowa Avenue "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln. Night Editor Agnes Kingsbury Assisted by Kathryn Fritson The Name of Iowa From Washington to Florida, from California to Maine, Iowa's name is sung. In pre-war days to these far states Iowa signified stretches of grassy prairies and Indian corn, and indefinite little green spot in the valley of a great river. A war broke out. In time the nation entered, and in these distant states rose great industries--munitions and shipbuilding. The population grew, huge centers developed, and the whole country knew of the teeming activity in these seacoast states. Inland Iowa was not known to fame. lSlowly, however, she was awakening. Her vast and fertile acreage was being utilized for increased production. Corn and small grain, hogs and cattle to feed the allied nations of the world, Iowa yielded. Her agricultural population made dissemination of public opinion arduous. A liberty loan and another passed before Iowa was fully alive to her obligations other than production. All this was to change. A few months later the country awoke with a start. From the land of grassy prairies and maize, a leader had sprung up. Iowa was the first of forty-eight states to fill this quota. Iowa led the nation in that drive. Iowa soldiers were distinguishing themselves at the front with gallantry that was conspicuous. Iowa had produced Herbert Hoover; Iowa was the home state of the director of liberty loans. For an example of thrift, loyalty, increasing energy, Iowa was cited. With the eyes of the nation upon her, Iowa has not once failed; nor will she. Another opportunity has been given Iowa to show her spirit of sacrifice. This week fifteen million dollars must be contributed to fill her quota of War Savings Stamps. Iowa will not falter. Applied Patriotism "I beg to advise you that there is not change in the rule covering the Fourth Meal. We do not need a Fourth Meal, but we do need intensified conservation." This is the statement of Mr. Deems, state food administrator. Patriotism should not be allowed to expire with hostilities. Sweet sacrifice is just as necessary now as it was when actual fighting was on, even if the emotional element is declining. So many students have forgotten the strong appeal made by talks on starving Russia, and they are eating lunches and fourth meals with the same steadiness and extravagance of antebellum days. They should not be accused of being unpatriotic; they are not. But they are imbued with the wrong type of patriotism, the emotional sore that needs constant revival. It is applied patriotism that won the war--not the heart strings variety. It was dollars, and lives, and rigid conservation. There is the same kind of necessity for the right kind of patriotism now that there was before the armistice was signed, particularly along the line of food conservation. Just because we are not asked each month to sign a food pledge or are not carried away by word pictures of famishing yellow creatures, let us not allow our determination and patriotism to wane. Shop Early Glittering tinsel, evergreen, and red bells proclaim the coming of the holiday season. To some of us the profusion of window decorations seems premature; we aren't just ready for Christmas. Our pocketbooks are depleted by sundry campaigns, and the obligation of Christmas gifts weighs upon us too soon. Last year we cut our Christmas lists down until they were no longer a burden. We exchanged lover rather than nonsensical gifts and were mutually happy in it. Never again will we be slaves to a convention requiring us to give and accept presents, expressionless of taste, individuality, and true regard. But let us obey the government request and purchase early the gifts we mean to make. Aside from escaping the madding crowds of eleventh hour shoppers and from the real reason of conserving heat and light, early Christmas shopping allows us to select gifts appropriate to the recipient. The suitableness of a present is a greater evidence of the donor's affection than the gift itself. Let us prove to our family and friends that we have spent our money wisely. An Analogy The spirit of old S. U. I. students does not seem to be so very different than the spirit of later years except perhaps that expresses itself a trifle more classicly. The following poem called "An Analogy," was written by Jacob Closz, and read on Class Day, June 18, 1888. A copy of the poem was given to President Emeritus Thomas H. Macbride by the author, who died soon after graduation. One of the stanzas which breathes of an inspired love of Alma Mater is: My Class-mates and honored Alumni, We, too, have a mother, a priestess, Priestess of Pallas Athena, The patron of Science and Wisdom-- Born of the Soul empyrean, Stately, beloved Iowana. Saintly, divine and immortal, Grand in the conscience of poers, Bright in Idalian Beauty, Glad in beneficient virtue, Dispensing the blessings of Goodness, Behold her, our own Alma Mater. Ruth Tuttle has gone to Des Moines because of the death of her grandmother. Entertain for Dean Aurner The women of Currier hall will be hostesses at an informal reception Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 for all women students of the University, in honor of Mrs. Nellie Aurner, dean of women. No invitations are extended except through the Iowan. Everyone will be welcome. [advertisement]Football Thanksgiving Day Dubuque vs. Iowa City High School On Iowa Field Game Called at 3:00 Admission 50c [advertisement]Dainty Lunches between or after classes. Drop into Whiting's Pharmacy On Dubuque St. [advertisement]Quality Drugs Whetstones Quality Sodas [advertisement]Army Shoes $5.95 Side-Laced Leggings $1.60 Come in and be convinced of their value A. Abramsohn 119 E. Washington [advertiseent]T. Dell Kelley Tailoring, cleaning, repairing and pressing. We do all kinds of alterations and repair work on ladies and men's clothing. Phone 17 211 East College [advertisement]Englert Theatre Wed. Nov. 27 The return of the perennial favorite Oliver Morosco presents Richard Walton Tully's fascinating romance The Bird of Paradise The play of a woman's soul A brilliant cast of players, including Florence Rockwell and the famous singing Hawaiians Mail Orders Received Now--Seat Sale Tuesday 9 a. m. Prices 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 Curtain at 8:15 [advertisement]New Victor Records for Christmas There's surely no better gift wherever there is a Victor or Victrola. Nothing more acceptable; nothing more enjoyable. Stop in any time and we'll gladly give you a descriptive list of the newest records and play any numbers you wish to hear. Harmony Hall
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Page Two The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa Tuesday, November 26, 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, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson Editorial Staff Editor-in-chief Mildred E. Whitcomb Telephone Black 1757 Office Hours--8 to 12; 1 to 6 daily, Room 14, L. A. building. Managing editor Rowena Wellman News Editor Agnes Kingsbury Humorous Editor Elizabeth Hendee Exchange Editor Ethyn Williams Feature Editor Ruth Stewart Sporting Editor G. D. Evans Business Staff Romola Latchem--Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours--daily, 103 Iowa Avenue "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln. Night Editor Agnes Kingsbury Assisted by Kathryn Fritson The Name of Iowa From Washington to Florida, from California to Maine, Iowa's name is sung. In pre-war days to these far states Iowa signified stretches of grassy prairies and Indian corn, and indefinite little green spot in the valley of a great river. A war broke out. In time the nation entered, and in these distant states rose great industries--munitions and shipbuilding. The population grew, huge centers developed, and the whole country knew of the teeming activity in these seacoast states. Inland Iowa was not known to fame. lSlowly, however, she was awakening. Her vast and fertile acreage was being utilized for increased production. Corn and small grain, hogs and cattle to feed the allied nations of the world, Iowa yielded. Her agricultural population made dissemination of public opinion arduous. A liberty loan and another passed before Iowa was fully alive to her obligations other than production. All this was to change. A few months later the country awoke with a start. From the land of grassy prairies and maize, a leader had sprung up. Iowa was the first of forty-eight states to fill this quota. Iowa led the nation in that drive. Iowa soldiers were distinguishing themselves at the front with gallantry that was conspicuous. Iowa had produced Herbert Hoover; Iowa was the home state of the director of liberty loans. For an example of thrift, loyalty, increasing energy, Iowa was cited. With the eyes of the nation upon her, Iowa has not once failed; nor will she. Another opportunity has been given Iowa to show her spirit of sacrifice. This week fifteen million dollars must be contributed to fill her quota of War Savings Stamps. Iowa will not falter. Applied Patriotism "I beg to advise you that there is not change in the rule covering the Fourth Meal. We do not need a Fourth Meal, but we do need intensified conservation." This is the statement of Mr. Deems, state food administrator. Patriotism should not be allowed to expire with hostilities. Sweet sacrifice is just as necessary now as it was when actual fighting was on, even if the emotional element is declining. So many students have forgotten the strong appeal made by talks on starving Russia, and they are eating lunches and fourth meals with the same steadiness and extravagance of antebellum days. They should not be accused of being unpatriotic; they are not. But they are imbued with the wrong type of patriotism, the emotional sore that needs constant revival. It is applied patriotism that won the war--not the heart strings variety. It was dollars, and lives, and rigid conservation. There is the same kind of necessity for the right kind of patriotism now that there was before the armistice was signed, particularly along the line of food conservation. Just because we are not asked each month to sign a food pledge or are not carried away by word pictures of famishing yellow creatures, let us not allow our determination and patriotism to wane. Shop Early Glittering tinsel, evergreen, and red bells proclaim the coming of the holiday season. To some of us the profusion of window decorations seems premature; we aren't just ready for Christmas. Our pocketbooks are depleted by sundry campaigns, and the obligation of Christmas gifts weighs upon us too soon. Last year we cut our Christmas lists down until they were no longer a burden. We exchanged lover rather than nonsensical gifts and were mutually happy in it. Never again will we be slaves to a convention requiring us to give and accept presents, expressionless of taste, individuality, and true regard. But let us obey the government request and purchase early the gifts we mean to make. Aside from escaping the madding crowds of eleventh hour shoppers and from the real reason of conserving heat and light, early Christmas shopping allows us to select gifts appropriate to the recipient. The suitableness of a present is a greater evidence of the donor's affection than the gift itself. Let us prove to our family and friends that we have spent our money wisely. An Analogy The spirit of old S. U. I. students does not seem to be so very different than the spirit of later years except perhaps that expresses itself a trifle more classicly. The following poem called "An Analogy," was written by Jacob Closz, and read on Class Day, June 18, 1888. A copy of the poem was given to President Emeritus Thomas H. Macbride by the author, who died soon after graduation. One of the stanzas which breathes of an inspired love of Alma Mater is: My Class-mates and honored Alumni, We, too, have a mother, a priestess, Priestess of Pallas Athena, The patron of Science and Wisdom-- Born of the Soul empyrean, Stately, beloved Iowana. Saintly, divine and immortal, Grand in the conscience of poers, Bright in Idalian Beauty, Glad in beneficient virtue, Dispensing the blessings of Goodness, Behold her, our own Alma Mater. Ruth Tuttle has gone to Des Moines because of the death of her grandmother. Entertain for Dean Aurner The women of Currier hall will be hostesses at an informal reception Saturday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 for all women students of the University, in honor of Mrs. Nellie Aurner, dean of women. No invitations are extended except through the Iowan. Everyone will be welcome. [advertisement]Football Thanksgiving Day Dubuque vs. Iowa City High School On Iowa Field Game Called at 3:00 Admission 50c [advertisement]Dainty Lunches between or after classes. Drop into Whiting's Pharmacy On Dubuque St. [advertisement]Quality Drugs Whetstones Quality Sodas [advertisement]Army Shoes $5.95 Side-Laced Leggings $1.60 Come in and be convinced of their value A. Abramsohn 119 E. Washington [advertiseent]T. Dell Kelley Tailoring, cleaning, repairing and pressing. We do all kinds of alterations and repair work on ladies and men's clothing. Phone 17 211 East College [advertisement]Englert Theatre Wed. Nov. 27 The return of the perennial favorite Oliver Morosco presents Richard Walton Tully's fascinating romance The Bird of Paradise The play of a woman's soul A brilliant cast of players, including Florence Rockwell and the famous singing Hawaiians Mail Orders Received Now--Seat Sale Tuesday 9 a. m. Prices 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 Curtain at 8:15 [advertisement]New Victor Records for Christmas There's surely no better gift wherever there is a Victor or Victrola. Nothing more acceptable; nothing more enjoyable. Stop in any time and we'll gladly give you a descriptive list of the newest records and play any numbers you wish to hear. Harmony Hall
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