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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, February 9, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN 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 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 BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem - Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours - 3-5 daily 103 Iowa Av. Edw, Chamberlain - Advertising Mgr. BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. H. Weller, chairman, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson NIGHT EDITORS Agnes Kingsbury Ethyn Williams A STUDENTS' UNION Now that peace seems a reality, that war is a thing of the past, we must not let the memory of the men who translated the spirit of "Iowa Fights" into terms of patriotism and altruism, sink into oblivion. Our devotion to those who have exemplified the ideas of this institution must not be an ephemereal thing. It should be written, for all who come after us, that they may realize that our memory of the soldiers and sailors is imperishably written in our hearts with a pen of fire. No material object fully can make tangible our apprepiation. But the inspiration to us and to future generations of the sacrifice can be commemorated in terms of beauty of service. President W. A. Jessup, in the January issue of The Alumnus, has suggested a memorial hall, a students' union. A building which will serve as a gathering place for the students and alumni, as the center of the University life, will exemplify their desire to serve and the beauty of their sacrifice. The indomitable spirit of Old Gold will be needed to carry through such an enterprise. It will call for the support of the alumni and students, for endowment. In future years, however, Memorial Hall will hold in the mind of those who will walk on this campus a similar position to that of Old Capitol in the minds of the present generation. As Old Capitol stands for the strength of pioneer days, Memorial hall will represent the altruism and devotion to ideals of Iowa's soldiers. THETA SIGMA PHI The candidate for initiation into Theta Sigma Phi should subject her reasons for wishing to become a member to the acid test. Of what value is this organization to its members? What renders it useful to our present purposes here in school? Can it serve later in life? Outside activities in college may hinder or help. Some are merely side lines and deflections which take attention from the main business of education, prevent advancement, and divert the student's energies. Among the heterogenous mass of organizations here and at all universities, are some which scatter our abilities and arrive at nowhere, and others which prove equally as valuable as any course chosen from the University catalogue. That student who fails to enter into some activities of the college misses a vital part of his education is the opinion of most college graduates. The problem of the student, then, is to find a helpful, constructive organization which is closely related to his line of interest. To the girl taking up journalism, Theta Sigma Phi offers a close tie to her chosen field of study, a concrete incentive for better work, and the spirit of co-operation. It gives a chance for the development of initiative, and of originating powers. Personal association and friendships with older, more experienced journalists, and contact with them in work means everything in the way of advancement and development of a beginner. Theta Sigma Phi gives a professional attitude toward one's work while in school and afterward. For the same reason that medical students join Nu Sigma Nu, Phi Beta Pi, or Phi Rho Sigma, that dental students join Delta, Sigma Delta. Psi Omega, or Xi Psi Phi, that law students join Phi Delta Phi or Phi Alpha Delta, girls studying journalism look toward Theta Sigma Phi. They have their chosen profession. Opportunity knocks on doors occasionally. When we realize that it is more than an honor, more than prominence on the campus, that it is a big opportunity which will mean more and more as time goes on, we welcome it. SIGN IT! Again The Iowan exhorts its contributors to sign their names to articles submitted for the What Others Think column. The unsigned "contribs" received concerning Maybelle alone would fill an ordinary four page issue of the paper. If the writer is not willing to stand behind the opinion he expresses, he is simply taking underhand methods of attacking some person or thing that he fears to oppose openly. The Iowan is not willing to take the responsibility for such statements; therefore they are never printed. A good reason on the part of the contributor is sufficient excuse for The Iowan to print the article with only the initials attached or even fictitious initials. But the name of the person who wrote the article is always kept on file. Now if your righteous indignation bursts forth at some injustice or you have suggestions you would like to get before the students, The Iowan will welcome an article from you. But if you desire it to be printed SIGN IT. WHAT OTHERS THINK Dear Editor: As open fire has been declared on the Representative Girl's contest in the last three issues of The Daily Iowan, I pick up my pen and hasten into the fray. First I should state, however, that I have no quarrel to make with the Maybelle part of the contest. It was certainly a clever piece of business and I have yet to hear one student express disappointment in the fact that "Happy" Evans was the mysterious woman. I see no reason why Hawkeye purchasers, who knew none of the contestants personally, could just as well as not have voted Maybelle. In the event only, did the management ask anyone to vote for her. BUT.... I have an objection to make. I think it will be forgery to run the pictures of these girls in the Hawkeye under a title page upon which is printed REPRESENTATIVE or Iowa Women. On the first day of the Hawkeye sale, I spent five minutes sleuthing. I stood near the tables in liberal arts corridors and in the following, I repeat what I heard and saw. Solicitor: Have you bought a Hawkeye? Answer: Not yet. S. - Don't you want to buy one? A. - I may as well. S. - What price one do you want; $2.50, $3.00, or $5.00. A. - $2.50. S.- Will you pay $1.00 now? S. - I can. The little freshman girl who lives thirteen blocks out pays her dollar and walks away. The sorority sister of a contestant writes down the name of her girl. I do not think on that receipt that any name was written. At the fourth sale which was made by this same girl, the purchaser was told that she should vote for one of the five girls listed there. That is, one of the five highest. When people were not sure just who to vote for, I am convinced that Maybelle was not always suggested. Affection about the tables ran high. The lobbyists who were in every case that came under my observation, sorority sisters of the contestant, embraced, flattered and even pleaded for votes for their candidates. Since the Iowa women's contest that old argument for womans suffrage "women will purify politics" has gone out of existence for me at least. Class elections may be submarinious alright but the Women's contest hit the bottom. Surely we have fallen from grace. RUTH ROGERS. B. I. F. F. THRILLS To the unseeing student Life is a dreary, endless waste, A mere succession of boresome, hideous classes. But to the optimist, Who gazes around, vibrating To the joys of life, There is a thrill at every corner. Much joy may be gained By the observant, knowledge seeking neophyte In gazing at the jewelry of his instructors. He may dwell enviously on the Phi Beta Kappa key, Draped over the person of the professor, And wonder if one will ever perch upon his watch chain. A student, too, may count Those slumbering, with mouths wide open, And contemplate, with unaltruistic joy, The probable failure of those somnolent pupils, And his rise, in that neat mathematical arrangement, Of so many A's, B's, C's, and the marks beyond the pale. But one who abhors the contemplation of others And prefers to let his gaze remain safe at home, May woo Morpheus himself, or failing, Not possessing a broad brimmed hat, May court the goddess of Poetry, Writing would be poetry, blank as to idea and form, Vers libre, as regards the shackles of beauty and artistry, To be contributed to that worthy column, B. I. F. F. Let the Iowan be your letter. Let the Iowan be your letter. [Advertisement] DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING'S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. [Advertisement] People's Steam Laundry 225 IOWA AVE. WHEN IN NEED OF LAUNDRY WORK, Telephone 58 C. J. Toms [Advertisement] SABINS' EDCATIONAL EXCHANGE Founded 1893 A. M. M. DORNON, Manager The most widely patronized, because the most reliable Teachers Agency in the Middle West. Territory from Mississippi River to Pacific Coast. FLYNN BUILDING DES MOINES, IOWA [Advertisement] "Say it with Flowers" For a Valentine Why not let these beautiful gifts of nature convey a sweet message this year. ALDOUS & SON 18 SO. CLINTON [Advertisement] ENGLERT THEATRE 3 DAYS STARTING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th NOW IN PICTURES THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS BY HAROLD BELL WRIGHT A PICTURIZATION OF THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN NOVEL DIRECTION W. T. CASKELL The Famous Story of the Ozarks in the World's Greatest Story Photoplay Matinee 2:30-Night 8:15 Prices 50c, 35c and 25c [Advertisement] Shoe Specials... WOMEN'S MILITARY HEEL SHOES in GREY AND MAHOGANY $4.95 $6.45 AND $8.45 WE CAN FIT YOU Mueller Bros. 14 S. DUBUQUE
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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, February 9, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN 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 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 BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem - Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours - 3-5 daily 103 Iowa Av. Edw, Chamberlain - Advertising Mgr. BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. H. Weller, chairman, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson NIGHT EDITORS Agnes Kingsbury Ethyn Williams A STUDENTS' UNION Now that peace seems a reality, that war is a thing of the past, we must not let the memory of the men who translated the spirit of "Iowa Fights" into terms of patriotism and altruism, sink into oblivion. Our devotion to those who have exemplified the ideas of this institution must not be an ephemereal thing. It should be written, for all who come after us, that they may realize that our memory of the soldiers and sailors is imperishably written in our hearts with a pen of fire. No material object fully can make tangible our apprepiation. But the inspiration to us and to future generations of the sacrifice can be commemorated in terms of beauty of service. President W. A. Jessup, in the January issue of The Alumnus, has suggested a memorial hall, a students' union. A building which will serve as a gathering place for the students and alumni, as the center of the University life, will exemplify their desire to serve and the beauty of their sacrifice. The indomitable spirit of Old Gold will be needed to carry through such an enterprise. It will call for the support of the alumni and students, for endowment. In future years, however, Memorial Hall will hold in the mind of those who will walk on this campus a similar position to that of Old Capitol in the minds of the present generation. As Old Capitol stands for the strength of pioneer days, Memorial hall will represent the altruism and devotion to ideals of Iowa's soldiers. THETA SIGMA PHI The candidate for initiation into Theta Sigma Phi should subject her reasons for wishing to become a member to the acid test. Of what value is this organization to its members? What renders it useful to our present purposes here in school? Can it serve later in life? Outside activities in college may hinder or help. Some are merely side lines and deflections which take attention from the main business of education, prevent advancement, and divert the student's energies. Among the heterogenous mass of organizations here and at all universities, are some which scatter our abilities and arrive at nowhere, and others which prove equally as valuable as any course chosen from the University catalogue. That student who fails to enter into some activities of the college misses a vital part of his education is the opinion of most college graduates. The problem of the student, then, is to find a helpful, constructive organization which is closely related to his line of interest. To the girl taking up journalism, Theta Sigma Phi offers a close tie to her chosen field of study, a concrete incentive for better work, and the spirit of co-operation. It gives a chance for the development of initiative, and of originating powers. Personal association and friendships with older, more experienced journalists, and contact with them in work means everything in the way of advancement and development of a beginner. Theta Sigma Phi gives a professional attitude toward one's work while in school and afterward. For the same reason that medical students join Nu Sigma Nu, Phi Beta Pi, or Phi Rho Sigma, that dental students join Delta, Sigma Delta. Psi Omega, or Xi Psi Phi, that law students join Phi Delta Phi or Phi Alpha Delta, girls studying journalism look toward Theta Sigma Phi. They have their chosen profession. Opportunity knocks on doors occasionally. When we realize that it is more than an honor, more than prominence on the campus, that it is a big opportunity which will mean more and more as time goes on, we welcome it. SIGN IT! Again The Iowan exhorts its contributors to sign their names to articles submitted for the What Others Think column. The unsigned "contribs" received concerning Maybelle alone would fill an ordinary four page issue of the paper. If the writer is not willing to stand behind the opinion he expresses, he is simply taking underhand methods of attacking some person or thing that he fears to oppose openly. The Iowan is not willing to take the responsibility for such statements; therefore they are never printed. A good reason on the part of the contributor is sufficient excuse for The Iowan to print the article with only the initials attached or even fictitious initials. But the name of the person who wrote the article is always kept on file. Now if your righteous indignation bursts forth at some injustice or you have suggestions you would like to get before the students, The Iowan will welcome an article from you. But if you desire it to be printed SIGN IT. WHAT OTHERS THINK Dear Editor: As open fire has been declared on the Representative Girl's contest in the last three issues of The Daily Iowan, I pick up my pen and hasten into the fray. First I should state, however, that I have no quarrel to make with the Maybelle part of the contest. It was certainly a clever piece of business and I have yet to hear one student express disappointment in the fact that "Happy" Evans was the mysterious woman. I see no reason why Hawkeye purchasers, who knew none of the contestants personally, could just as well as not have voted Maybelle. In the event only, did the management ask anyone to vote for her. BUT.... I have an objection to make. I think it will be forgery to run the pictures of these girls in the Hawkeye under a title page upon which is printed REPRESENTATIVE or Iowa Women. On the first day of the Hawkeye sale, I spent five minutes sleuthing. I stood near the tables in liberal arts corridors and in the following, I repeat what I heard and saw. Solicitor: Have you bought a Hawkeye? Answer: Not yet. S. - Don't you want to buy one? A. - I may as well. S. - What price one do you want; $2.50, $3.00, or $5.00. A. - $2.50. S.- Will you pay $1.00 now? S. - I can. The little freshman girl who lives thirteen blocks out pays her dollar and walks away. The sorority sister of a contestant writes down the name of her girl. I do not think on that receipt that any name was written. At the fourth sale which was made by this same girl, the purchaser was told that she should vote for one of the five girls listed there. That is, one of the five highest. When people were not sure just who to vote for, I am convinced that Maybelle was not always suggested. Affection about the tables ran high. The lobbyists who were in every case that came under my observation, sorority sisters of the contestant, embraced, flattered and even pleaded for votes for their candidates. Since the Iowa women's contest that old argument for womans suffrage "women will purify politics" has gone out of existence for me at least. Class elections may be submarinious alright but the Women's contest hit the bottom. Surely we have fallen from grace. RUTH ROGERS. B. I. F. F. THRILLS To the unseeing student Life is a dreary, endless waste, A mere succession of boresome, hideous classes. But to the optimist, Who gazes around, vibrating To the joys of life, There is a thrill at every corner. Much joy may be gained By the observant, knowledge seeking neophyte In gazing at the jewelry of his instructors. He may dwell enviously on the Phi Beta Kappa key, Draped over the person of the professor, And wonder if one will ever perch upon his watch chain. A student, too, may count Those slumbering, with mouths wide open, And contemplate, with unaltruistic joy, The probable failure of those somnolent pupils, And his rise, in that neat mathematical arrangement, Of so many A's, B's, C's, and the marks beyond the pale. But one who abhors the contemplation of others And prefers to let his gaze remain safe at home, May woo Morpheus himself, or failing, Not possessing a broad brimmed hat, May court the goddess of Poetry, Writing would be poetry, blank as to idea and form, Vers libre, as regards the shackles of beauty and artistry, To be contributed to that worthy column, B. I. F. F. Let the Iowan be your letter. Let the Iowan be your letter. [Advertisement] DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING'S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. [Advertisement] People's Steam Laundry 225 IOWA AVE. WHEN IN NEED OF LAUNDRY WORK, Telephone 58 C. J. Toms [Advertisement] SABINS' EDCATIONAL EXCHANGE Founded 1893 A. M. M. DORNON, Manager The most widely patronized, because the most reliable Teachers Agency in the Middle West. Territory from Mississippi River to Pacific Coast. FLYNN BUILDING DES MOINES, IOWA [Advertisement] "Say it with Flowers" For a Valentine Why not let these beautiful gifts of nature convey a sweet message this year. ALDOUS & SON 18 SO. CLINTON [Advertisement] ENGLERT THEATRE 3 DAYS STARTING, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11th NOW IN PICTURES THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS BY HAROLD BELL WRIGHT A PICTURIZATION OF THE MOST POPULAR AMERICAN NOVEL DIRECTION W. T. CASKELL The Famous Story of the Ozarks in the World's Greatest Story Photoplay Matinee 2:30-Night 8:15 Prices 50c, 35c and 25c [Advertisement] Shoe Specials... WOMEN'S MILITARY HEEL SHOES in GREY AND MAHOGANY $4.95 $6.45 AND $8.45 WE CAN FIT YOU Mueller Bros. 14 S. DUBUQUE
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