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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, March 2, 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 Member Iowa College Press 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, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E.M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson EDITORIAL STAFF MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief Telephone Black 1757 Office Hours--8 to 12; 1 to 6 daily, Room 14, L.A. building. Rowena Wellman—Managing Editor Ruth Rogers..News Editor Helen Hays..Pink Sheet Editor Elizabeth Hendee..Humorous editor Nancy Lamb..Exchange editor Leon H. Brigham..Sporting editor BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem--Business Manager Edward Chamberlain—Advertising Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours—3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave. "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln Night Editors Ethyn Williams Beth Wellman THE HONOR SYSTEM Honesty has always been acclaimed the best policy. All students know that there is a certain amount of petty cheating happening every day in the classrooms. Dishonesty of a more flagrant type occurs now and then, such as the stealing of textbooks and notebooks, and of clothing from the gymnasium. All instances of dishonesty, however trifling, are deplorable enough, but they are not so prevalent but what it may be said that honesty is the policy of the student body in general. If the men and women of Iowa can be trusted, therefore, that the University recognize this confidence in the student body by installing the honor system. Other universities and colleges have made a success of the so-called honor system, among which are Princeton, Oberlin, and Northwestern. At Princeton all examinations are conducted in the absence of any instructor, and upon completion of his examination every student signs a pledge to the effect that he has received no illegitimate assistance in the writing of this paper. Such a system has met with considerable advocacy in the past, at this University, but has never been given a trial. If practicable it certainly is an ideal system, and far better than the present kindergarten method of supervision, under which instructors sometimes go to the extent of allowing no two people to sit in adjoining chairs during an examination, and under which, on the other hand, no student feels guilty if he bests his instructor at the latter’s own game. If a man or woman has not been trained to have a rigid sense of honesty in the school room prior to his entry in the University, it is time to acquire that sense before he leaves it. If any man or woman is determined to be dishonest, an honest system will not make him or her honest, or can it be expected to do that. Only forceful means, such as are used in dealing with criminals, will affect this class. But with an honor system that makes it an offense to give aid and demands that any observance of dishonesty be reported for investigation, those who never copy from their neighbor will be protected, those whose scruples are not so strict will be shamed from playing the part of the parasite, and those who are inherently dishonest will not dare to be open at least in their sneaking, if sneaking can be open. The honor system, however, can only be a real and lasting success, in so far as the students of Iowa develop it into a vital and sacred tradition of the University. Can the men and women of Iowa do this, and will they do it if the faculty gives them the opportunity? If they cannot, it is very doubtful if the student body is capable of functioning the powers of a student self – governing organization. THE SPIRIT OF IOWA Today The Iowan prints a poem which typifies the finest ideals of the University, we believe. Not long ago President Emeritus Macbride handed us a poem written thirty years ago by a student who seemed inspired by loyalty to this, his alma mater. Those of us who read it lamented that such expressions were only on pages yellowed with age and were skeptical lest such affection for Iowa was no longer felt. As if in refutation of such a thought comes The Spirit of Iowa, a poem written by Ralph E. Overholser is a toast at the Kuehnle-Finkbine banquet. Mr. Overholser is a member of The Daily Iowan staff and represented this paper at the dinner. B.I.F.F. Reporter’s ravings. Found on The Iowan bulletin board. Isn’t it the Truth? Poor man killed, struck with brick City brief, half a stick— Rich man struck on the nut Half a page, with his cut. Yep Knock ‘em dead and drag ‘em out We don’t know what it’s about But we’ll write as though we did We need the dough to feed the kids! Gosh! Ain’t it awful Just to think How reporters Waste good ink. But Let our conso- Lation be Readers hate it Worse than we. Sh- Sh--- Secretively . . . . . . And in silence Perambulates The poetic pen. Ever Readers crab ‘Bout the news Gives us guys Indigo blues And Anoa Get complemented Mirabile dictu Next minute we Get a kick too. Query We would like to know Why you are so slow In letting us poor men Put out an eddy-shun? Answer Dead lad, We said you could When you have learned Enough. Retort Was last Sunday’s paper an example? [advertisement] Come One Come All to the Christian Science Hall,, 211 1-2 E. Iowa Ave., on Friday evening, March 7th, at 8 o’clock and hear a lecture on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE By Dr. John M. Tutt, C.S.B. (Formerly a practicing physician) It is Free. You will be welcomed [advertisement] MENU JEFFERSON HOTEL Special Table D’Hote Dinner Chicken Broth with Noodles or Beel Bouillon, en Tasse --0—Ripe Olives Radishes Salted Almonds --0-- Choice of:--- Roast Spring Chicken, Stuffed, Currant Jelly. Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, au jus Fresh Shrimps, a la Newburg, Casserole --0-- Mashed Potatoes or Browned Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts or Sugar Corn --0-- California Head Lettuce Salad, 1000 Island Dressing Toasted Wafers --0-- Choice of: Neapolitan Ice Cream, Assorted Cake Boston Cream Pie Apple Pie --0—Tea Coffee Milk [advertisement] PASTIME THEATRE SOME SHOW AT THE PASTME TODAY—[TOMRROW]—TUESDAY The girl we all love to see Constance Talmadge in her very latest and biggest hit Romance=Arabella Five little stories weaving into one big story full of good comedy PATHE NEWS and HAROLD LLOYD COMEDY Come early (afternoon if possible) Avoid standing Continuous from 1:30 to 10:45. Come any time. ADMISSION 15c [advertisement] [emblem UNDER GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION] THERE ISNO DODGING IT It takes some folks half a lifetime to learn that saving is just as important as earning if they expect to get anywhere financially. In the end they start savings accounts— and so must you. But why waste half a lifetime dodging the inevitable? Start it now and here. First National Bank [emblem MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM] [advertisement] UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE ON THE CORNER Text Books and Supplies WATERMAN, CONKLIN AND SCHAEFFER FOUTAIN PENS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, March 2, 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 Member Iowa College Press 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, Gretchen Kane, secretary, E.M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson EDITORIAL STAFF MILDRED E. WHITCOMB, Editor-in-chief Telephone Black 1757 Office Hours--8 to 12; 1 to 6 daily, Room 14, L.A. building. Rowena Wellman—Managing Editor Ruth Rogers..News Editor Helen Hays..Pink Sheet Editor Elizabeth Hendee..Humorous editor Nancy Lamb..Exchange editor Leon H. Brigham..Sporting editor BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem--Business Manager Edward Chamberlain—Advertising Mgr. Telephone 935; Office Hours—3-5 daily, 103 Iowa Ave. "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."--Lincoln Night Editors Ethyn Williams Beth Wellman THE HONOR SYSTEM Honesty has always been acclaimed the best policy. All students know that there is a certain amount of petty cheating happening every day in the classrooms. Dishonesty of a more flagrant type occurs now and then, such as the stealing of textbooks and notebooks, and of clothing from the gymnasium. All instances of dishonesty, however trifling, are deplorable enough, but they are not so prevalent but what it may be said that honesty is the policy of the student body in general. If the men and women of Iowa can be trusted, therefore, that the University recognize this confidence in the student body by installing the honor system. Other universities and colleges have made a success of the so-called honor system, among which are Princeton, Oberlin, and Northwestern. At Princeton all examinations are conducted in the absence of any instructor, and upon completion of his examination every student signs a pledge to the effect that he has received no illegitimate assistance in the writing of this paper. Such a system has met with considerable advocacy in the past, at this University, but has never been given a trial. If practicable it certainly is an ideal system, and far better than the present kindergarten method of supervision, under which instructors sometimes go to the extent of allowing no two people to sit in adjoining chairs during an examination, and under which, on the other hand, no student feels guilty if he bests his instructor at the latter’s own game. If a man or woman has not been trained to have a rigid sense of honesty in the school room prior to his entry in the University, it is time to acquire that sense before he leaves it. If any man or woman is determined to be dishonest, an honest system will not make him or her honest, or can it be expected to do that. Only forceful means, such as are used in dealing with criminals, will affect this class. But with an honor system that makes it an offense to give aid and demands that any observance of dishonesty be reported for investigation, those who never copy from their neighbor will be protected, those whose scruples are not so strict will be shamed from playing the part of the parasite, and those who are inherently dishonest will not dare to be open at least in their sneaking, if sneaking can be open. The honor system, however, can only be a real and lasting success, in so far as the students of Iowa develop it into a vital and sacred tradition of the University. Can the men and women of Iowa do this, and will they do it if the faculty gives them the opportunity? If they cannot, it is very doubtful if the student body is capable of functioning the powers of a student self – governing organization. THE SPIRIT OF IOWA Today The Iowan prints a poem which typifies the finest ideals of the University, we believe. Not long ago President Emeritus Macbride handed us a poem written thirty years ago by a student who seemed inspired by loyalty to this, his alma mater. Those of us who read it lamented that such expressions were only on pages yellowed with age and were skeptical lest such affection for Iowa was no longer felt. As if in refutation of such a thought comes The Spirit of Iowa, a poem written by Ralph E. Overholser is a toast at the Kuehnle-Finkbine banquet. Mr. Overholser is a member of The Daily Iowan staff and represented this paper at the dinner. B.I.F.F. Reporter’s ravings. Found on The Iowan bulletin board. Isn’t it the Truth? Poor man killed, struck with brick City brief, half a stick— Rich man struck on the nut Half a page, with his cut. Yep Knock ‘em dead and drag ‘em out We don’t know what it’s about But we’ll write as though we did We need the dough to feed the kids! Gosh! Ain’t it awful Just to think How reporters Waste good ink. But Let our conso- Lation be Readers hate it Worse than we. Sh- Sh--- Secretively . . . . . . And in silence Perambulates The poetic pen. Ever Readers crab ‘Bout the news Gives us guys Indigo blues And Anoa Get complemented Mirabile dictu Next minute we Get a kick too. Query We would like to know Why you are so slow In letting us poor men Put out an eddy-shun? Answer Dead lad, We said you could When you have learned Enough. Retort Was last Sunday’s paper an example? [advertisement] Come One Come All to the Christian Science Hall,, 211 1-2 E. Iowa Ave., on Friday evening, March 7th, at 8 o’clock and hear a lecture on CHRISTIAN SCIENCE By Dr. John M. Tutt, C.S.B. (Formerly a practicing physician) It is Free. You will be welcomed [advertisement] MENU JEFFERSON HOTEL Special Table D’Hote Dinner Chicken Broth with Noodles or Beel Bouillon, en Tasse --0—Ripe Olives Radishes Salted Almonds --0-- Choice of:--- Roast Spring Chicken, Stuffed, Currant Jelly. Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, au jus Fresh Shrimps, a la Newburg, Casserole --0-- Mashed Potatoes or Browned Sweet Potatoes Brussels Sprouts or Sugar Corn --0-- California Head Lettuce Salad, 1000 Island Dressing Toasted Wafers --0-- Choice of: Neapolitan Ice Cream, Assorted Cake Boston Cream Pie Apple Pie --0—Tea Coffee Milk [advertisement] PASTIME THEATRE SOME SHOW AT THE PASTME TODAY—[TOMRROW]—TUESDAY The girl we all love to see Constance Talmadge in her very latest and biggest hit Romance=Arabella Five little stories weaving into one big story full of good comedy PATHE NEWS and HAROLD LLOYD COMEDY Come early (afternoon if possible) Avoid standing Continuous from 1:30 to 10:45. Come any time. ADMISSION 15c [advertisement] [emblem UNDER GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION] THERE ISNO DODGING IT It takes some folks half a lifetime to learn that saving is just as important as earning if they expect to get anywhere financially. In the end they start savings accounts— and so must you. But why waste half a lifetime dodging the inevitable? Start it now and here. First National Bank [emblem MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM] [advertisement] UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE ON THE CORNER Text Books and Supplies WATERMAN, CONKLIN AND SCHAEFFER FOUTAIN PENS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
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