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Daily Iowan, January 30, 1919

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Thursday, January 30, 1919  The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa  Page Five   CURRIER HALL BUCKET BRIGADE STOPS FLOOD  Currier Hall Bucket Brigade sees active service. Their advice to enlistees is----"wear your rubbers." Feminine curiosity lead and adventurous group of "Currierites" to investigate the fire hose. The first one they tried proved a failure, but they were not discouraged, nor were they going to run any risks if the next one wouldn't work.  The hose was dragged down the hall and the nozzle hald in the bath tub. Now as a rule everything would have been alright, but this was an unusual hose and consequently the flood that followed was a complete surprise. It was at this time that the fire company was compelled to call out the inmates of the flooded district and turn them into a Bucket Brigade. Closely following in the rear ranks came the second division of moppers. Then a special train brought a regiment of plumbers to the rescue. No honors have been awarded to date. Participants seem reluctant about claiming the credit. "Croix de Guerres" are awaiting the reticent heroines.   

BOOKS ARE WANTED  Vocational and recreational books are especially wanted by convalescent soldiers in the base hospitals. Helen McRaith, formerly of the local public library, who is now in charge of the public library at the base hospital at Camp Dodge, says there is a constant demand for technical books, which the disabled men are anxious to study while in the hospital.  Late issues of current magazines are needed more than old copies. Scrap books delight other soldiers who are unable to read much at a time, because of fatigue or wounds. Jane Roberts of the University library will be glad to receive any books and magazines, the most recent issues in particular which will immediately be sent to some hospital.   

GOING UP AND UP AND UP  Just as magic stairs leading to dazzling world under the earth was the fancy of Aladdin, so Old Capitol's flag staff is the real inspiration of Iowa. From Dean Rienow's office, narrow, spiral stairs twist up in the dark to a small platform. Two more flights begin here and take one to the back of the interior dome. It is bright enough here to see the big, hand hewn beams of native oak on all sides.  About six more, very steep stairs go to the belfry. The bell whose "tintinnabulations" have called students to class about three hundred days in the last seventy years is only of average size and shape. Shuttered doors open on all four sides to a narrow veranda, surrounded by a high, white railing. Below this elevation, the roof of the main part of Old Capitol stretches out, with huge search lights in each corner.  The flag staff is still higher up. When it is finally reached sixteen stairs and more than 150 steps have been passed. The pole itself, a hollow, steel rod, forty feet high, is anchored to an oak base with big, iron bars and bolts. On top of all Old Glory waves sunlit by day and illumined by search lights at night so that if the English can say that the sun never sets on their possessions, we, of the University of Iowa, can say that the spot is always bright where our flag flies.   

HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS BY CORRESPONDENCE  The housewife and business man will soon have the benefits of scientific study in the University through correspondence courses which are now being planned.  The feeding of children, public health questions, and sanitation will be taught through the extension division of the University. Household physics and chemistry, bacteriology, and other subjects intimately connected with domestic life will be arranged for home study.  Correspondence work at the University is much heavier this year than ever before. University officials attribute this to the natural growing interest in the work and to the fact that teachers have found themselves during the epidemic with much spare time to devote to furthering their education.   

WHO KNOWS WHAT THE BELLS SAY OR WHAT IS THE TIME OF DAY?  "I am afraid I will have to take the names of all those who are tardy," warned the professor Monday morning at the beginning of an 8 o'clock class, to the accompaniment of hurrying footsteps and slamming doors.  "Why not serve breakfast in the class room?" was the suggestion of another instructor. But students will tell you that it is those deceiving timepieces which are to blame for the delay.  About 11 o'clock yesterday morning, John Smith pulled out his watch which read 10:57; a professor nearby informed him that it was 11:05. The basement corridor clock in L. A. registered 11, the Y.M.C.A. 11:01, and the library clock 10:54. Smith glanced at the city hall and was almost convinced that the correct time was 11:01 until he looked upon the west face of St. Mary's clock to see that the hour was 11:03 while the hands of the south face pointed to 11:06. The east face read 11:02 and the north face 11 o'clock.  When Alice Jones awoke Friday morning, a glance at the alarm clock showed that it had stopped. The watch on the dresser read 12:25, and then as Alice looked toward the city hall and St. Mary's clocks, she noted that the former read 4:30 and St. Mary's 3:08. Alice hurried to the phone to inquire what was the correct time from central.  "We don't tell the time," came the curt reply. "Here's hoping Old Capitol's slow," said Alice and made ready for her 8 o'clock class. She got there at 8:20.  

Send The Iowan home.  
Send The Iowan home.  

[advertisement]  PASTIME Theatre  Today & Tomorrow  WILLIAM RUSSELL  in  "ALL THE WORLD FOR NOTHING."  A comedy drama  Also War Review and Ford Travelogue  Admission  15c  Coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Everybody's Favorite  CONSTANCE TALMADGE  in her very latest picture  "WHO CARES"  Some picture  Nuf sed  

[advertisement]  FACTS  5000 special buyers are living in the University of Iowa community.  They are primarily interested in the student and military life of the University.  2000 men are here in the S.A.T.C. answering the call of Uncle Sam to provide for future officers of the National Army. These boys are on an equal plane. They are boarded and roomed at government expense. In addition they each have $30 or more each month to spend as they please, for shoes, for stationery, for special military clothes and supplies, for books and special food.  400 men and women are on the faculties of the University of Iowa. They live and have their homes in Iowa City, your city. They procure food, shelter and raiment here in your town.  Are you getting your share of their trade?  If you're not, it's your own fault.  There is a special medium by which this special community of 5000 is reached.  That Medium is   THE DAILY IOWAN  The Iowan is a student owned paper. It is run for and by the students.  THE IOWAN NEEDS YOU AND YOU NEED THE IOWAN  

[advertisement]  Let a Daily Iowan  WANT AD  Do it for you  Find you employment----hire your help for you----find that lost article----rent your room----sell that typewriter, etc.  10c a line   Reduction after 1st insertion  

[advertisement]  STUDENTS!  We do the highest grade shoe repairing in the city.  Bring in your old shoes and let us make them like new.  WASHINGTON SHOE REPAIR SHOP  Across from the Englert Theatre  

[advertisement]  PEOPLE'S STEAM LAUNDRY  225 Iowa Ave.  When in Need of Laundry Work  Telephone 58   C. J. TOMS  [advertisement]  [photograph of movie star Constance Talmadge]  Select SP Pictures  CONSTANCE TALMADGE  See her at the Pastime Theatre Saturday, Sunday and Monday in her latest picture "Who Cares."

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Thursday, January 30, 1919 The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa Page Five CURRIER HALL BUCKET BRIGADE STOPS FLOOD Currier Hall Bucket Brigade sees active service. Their advice to enlistees is----"wear your rubbers." Feminine curiosity lead and adventurous group of "Currierites" to investigate the fire hose. The first one they tried proved a failure, but they were not discouraged, nor were they going to run any risks if the next one wouldn't work. The hose was dragged down the hall and the nozzle hald in the bath tub. Now as a rule everything would have been alright, but this was an unusual hose and consequently the flood that followed was a complete surprise. It was at this time that the fire company was compelled to call out the inmates of the flooded district and turn them into a Bucket Brigade. Closely following in the rear ranks came the second division of moppers. Then a special train brought a regiment of plumbers to the rescue. No honors have been awarded to date. Participants seem reluctant about claiming the credit. "Croix de Guerres" are awaiting the reticent heroines. BOOKS ARE WANTED Vocational and recreational books are especially wanted by convalescent soldiers in the base hospitals. Helen McRaith, formerly of the local public library, who is now in charge of the public library at the base hospital at Camp Dodge, says there is a constant demand for technical books, which the disabled men are anxious to study while in the hospital. Late issues of current magazines are needed more than old copies. Scrap books delight other soldiers who are unable to read much at a time, because of fatigue or wounds. Jane Roberts of the University library will be glad to receive any books and magazines, the most recent issues in particular which will immediately be sent to some hospital. GOING UP AND UP AND UP Just as magic stairs leading to dazzling world under the earth was the fancy of Aladdin, so Old Capitol's flag staff is the real inspiration of Iowa. From Dean Rienow's office, narrow, spiral stairs twist up in the dark to a small platform. Two more flights begin here and take one to the back of the interior dome. It is bright enough here to see the big, hand hewn beams of native oak on all sides. About six more, very steep stairs go to the belfry. The bell whose "tintinnabulations" have called students to class about three hundred days in the last seventy years is only of average size and shape. Shuttered doors open on all four sides to a narrow veranda, surrounded by a high, white railing. Below this elevation, the roof of the main part of Old Capitol stretches out, with huge search lights in each corner. The flag staff is still higher up. When it is finally reached sixteen stairs and more than 150 steps have been passed. The pole itself, a hollow, steel rod, forty feet high, is anchored to an oak base with big, iron bars and bolts. On top of all Old Glory waves sunlit by day and illumined by search lights at night so that if the English can say that the sun never sets on their possessions, we, of the University of Iowa, can say that the spot is always bright where our flag flies. HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS BY CORRESPONDENCE The housewife and business man will soon have the benefits of scientific study in the University through correspondence courses which are now being planned. The feeding of children, public health questions, and sanitation will be taught through the extension division of the University. Household physics and chemistry, bacteriology, and other subjects intimately connected with domestic life will be arranged for home study. Correspondence work at the University is much heavier this year than ever before. University officials attribute this to the natural growing interest in the work and to the fact that teachers have found themselves during the epidemic with much spare time to devote to furthering their education. WHO KNOWS WHAT THE BELLS SAY OR WHAT IS THE TIME OF DAY? "I am afraid I will have to take the names of all those who are tardy," warned the professor Monday morning at the beginning of an 8 o'clock class, to the accompaniment of hurrying footsteps and slamming doors. "Why not serve breakfast in the class room?" was the suggestion of another instructor. But students will tell you that it is those deceiving timepieces which are to blame for the delay. About 11 o'clock yesterday morning, John Smith pulled out his watch which read 10:57; a professor nearby informed him that it was 11:05. The basement corridor clock in L. A. registered 11, the Y.M.C.A. 11:01, and the library clock 10:54. Smith glanced at the city hall and was almost convinced that the correct time was 11:01 until he looked upon the west face of St. Mary's clock to see that the hour was 11:03 while the hands of the south face pointed to 11:06. The east face read 11:02 and the north face 11 o'clock. When Alice Jones awoke Friday morning, a glance at the alarm clock showed that it had stopped. The watch on the dresser read 12:25, and then as Alice looked toward the city hall and St. Mary's clocks, she noted that the former read 4:30 and St. Mary's 3:08. Alice hurried to the phone to inquire what was the correct time from central. "We don't tell the time," came the curt reply. "Here's hoping Old Capitol's slow," said Alice and made ready for her 8 o'clock class. She got there at 8:20. Send The Iowan home. Send The Iowan home. [advertisement] PASTIME Theatre Today & Tomorrow WILLIAM RUSSELL in "ALL THE WORLD FOR NOTHING." A comedy drama Also War Review and Ford Travelogue Admission 15c Coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Everybody's Favorite CONSTANCE TALMADGE in her very latest picture "WHO CARES" Some picture Nuf sed [advertisement] FACTS 5000 special buyers are living in the University of Iowa community. They are primarily interested in the student and military life of the University. 2000 men are here in the S.A.T.C. answering the call of Uncle Sam to provide for future officers of the National Army. These boys are on an equal plane. They are boarded and roomed at government expense. In addition they each have $30 or more each month to spend as they please, for shoes, for stationery, for special military clothes and supplies, for books and special food. 400 men and women are on the faculties of the University of Iowa. They live and have their homes in Iowa City, your city. They procure food, shelter and raiment here in your town. Are you getting your share of their trade? If you're not, it's your own fault. There is a special medium by which this special community of 5000 is reached. That Medium is THE DAILY IOWAN The Iowan is a student owned paper. It is run for and by the students. THE IOWAN NEEDS YOU AND YOU NEED THE IOWAN [advertisement] Let a Daily Iowan WANT AD Do it for you Find you employment----hire your help for you----find that lost article----rent your room----sell that typewriter, etc. 10c a line Reduction after 1st insertion [advertisement] STUDENTS! We do the highest grade shoe repairing in the city. Bring in your old shoes and let us make them like new. WASHINGTON SHOE REPAIR SHOP Across from the Englert Theatre [advertisement] PEOPLE'S STEAM LAUNDRY 225 Iowa Ave. When in Need of Laundry Work Telephone 58 C. J. TOMS [advertisement] [photograph of movie star Constance Talmadge] Select SP Pictures CONSTANCE TALMADGE See her at the Pastime Theatre Saturday, Sunday and Monday in her latest picture "Who Cares."