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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, April 27, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN A morning paper published for the period of the war four times a week--Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 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 E. 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 Associate Editor..Ralph E. Overholser News Editor..Eileen Galvin Exchange Editor..Nancy Lamb Humorous Editor..M. Elizabeth Hendee Sports Editor..Leon H. Brigham 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 FOR SOCIAL REGULATIONS Two weeks will bring an election, a momentous one in the history of the University. For the first time members of the powerful social committee will be selected by popular vote. Most of us realize just how large a step this is in the direction of student self-government. Never before have the students had equal representation with the faculty on the social committee nor have they been chosen by an election. Too much thought in the election of the persons who are to represent the students on this committee, cannot be given. The election plan worked out by the students calls for candidates to present petitions signed by a fixed number of their classmates. It is the student’s duty if he feels that the person who is asking him to sign his petition is not the one for that place to decline to sign it or to defeat him in an election. A student member on the social committee should be a person who exercises some thought and poise in considering problems. He should be representative of the University as a whole, not of any Greek letter or literary organization. Politics should not control this election. Nor does the student want to be one of these cranks who is going to snatch all the liberties away from colleges where self-government is practiced, social regulations are so strict as to be absurd. Six students , representing not each college but all, not men or women but both, are wanted for the social committee. Let us select them with a thought of the responsibilities of their office. NAUGHTY CHILDREN If you have been on the river lately you have noticed a number of naughty children, the kind that should be spanked and sent to bed without supper. In defiance of all parental rules and, much worse, in opposition to common sense, they paddle along perilously from bank to bank without the vaguest idea of how to guide a canoe, to swim, or even to sit quietly. No better sport exists than canoeing, but to venture forth on the river without any knowledge of paddling or swimming requires a cooler head than many a University student possesses. Equipped with nothing but two paddles and a large amount of self confidence, couples have been starting up the river and playing around by the old dam, quite unaware of its existence or its perils. Such foolhardiness is scarcely conceivable. It is playing with death without any of the thrills which come with it, for these innocent ones are not even conscious they are in danger. The canoe exhibitions down at the gymnasium which have been so popular the last two years should be held again and enlarged into a course of a number of lessons. After watching one of them, students would bother to learn the art or be made to realize that it takes a mixture of skill and common sense to handle a canoe. From the persons, one can see on the river these days, it looks as if they should not be allowed to leave the boat house without a license for canoeing. SHALL LIT SOCIETIES DIE? Last week one of the literary societies was deprived of its place of meeting which had been temporarily granted to it for this year owing to the condemnation of Close hall for further use. It was only an unintentional mistake on the part of some one, but the fact remains that society was pushed out in the cold. The literary societies of the University suffered a setback by being deprived of their former halls of meeting, but they have struggled valiantly to continue their activities and met with fair success. If they are denied permanent quarters for very many years ,they will die a slow death. Many of the freshmen, who during their high school days, took an active interest in literary work came to the University expecting to find literary societies here flourishing. Instead they saw them disorganized and without a place in which to convene. The older men and women in the various societies have easily discerned the deleterious effects on the new students of the present deplorable condition. The marked absence of many old men, owing to the war, has made the struggle even more difficult. Twenty years ago the literary societies afforded one of the chief activities of the school, but now with the growth of the University to its present magnitude, numerous interests have penetrated into the life of the institution until the literary societies have become the enjoyment of the comparatively few. Although this was inevitable, the literary society does have its place and must always have it to accommodate those students who have or wish to develop literary talents. The literary societies at least merit a fair deal. Their immediate problem is to obtain suitable halls that they can call their own and employ at all times as they wish in carrying on their work. Their existence depends on this. A MEMORIAL FOR OUR MEN For the first time the University has a memorial to her sons who have fallen in the war. It is not a permanent monument, to be sure, merely a painted sign at the entrance of the campus, not a lasting tribute but a reminder of the sacrifice they made. On the honor roll the names of thirty-seven men are painted, thirty-seven men who have given their all for us of this nation, this state, this University. And yet, as a University, we have shown no tangible appreciation of what they have done for us. No permanent material evidence on this campus of the appreciation we feel. Before this victory year passes we must DO SOMETHING. The time for words is past—action must come. Let us replace the temporary honor roll with a permanent monument to the fallen sons of the State University of Iowa. WHAT OTHERS THINK BEAUTIFYING THE CAMPUS Notwithstanding all its innumerable advantages and pleasant surroundings, Iowa lacks one thing in particular; it is a well designed campus with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. Among all other educational institutions of the state, Iowa stands out as being the most neglectful in planning a beautiful campus. Would it not be more pleasant and inviting if artistically designed hedges were scattered about the campus and between the buildings? The initial cost would be small and far from commensurate with the increased improvement. With flower beds at intervals along the walks and with hedgings, evergreens and climbing shrubs to break the monotony of the open barren spot a wonderful change could be made. Why could we not have a specialist to design the campus decorations for us and take special care in preserving its beauty? It is something immensely appreciated by students and could doubtless be furnished by the student body itself. W.H. B.I.F.F. The mailing lists for University publications contain these examples or sur- and Christian names. Can B.L.T.’s contribs beat these? Mae Queen. Shirley Wild. Dena Goselschap N.O. Busness Manilla Rose Blanche Stonebreaker Mr. Will U. Holder Dr. Cheatum Dr. Killum Elsie Hurt Rev. Freak August Storm Steela Shirt Eldin Mustard Ima Greeney O.I. Hurt Mr. Besore Isabel Stubblefield Mabel Glassburner Dr. Lawyer, Dentist Bird Swift Damm Brothers Francis Earenfight Ruby R. Frizzell Will Gobble Ruth Jump Jesse Boxwell Professor Stringafellow Iva Hyde May Stepin Edna Will Vercy Vere HEP ZET SOCIETIES WILL GIVE COMEDY French Comic Drama “A Scrap of Paper” to Be Played at Natural Science May 21 The Hep-Zet literary societies will give their annual play “A Scrap of Paper” by J. Palgrave Simpson, in the natural science auditorium, May 21. The play is a French comic drama in three acts, although French names have been changed to English and the setting has been Americanized. “A Scrap of paper” is a lost love letter about which the action centers and which everybody endeavors to locate. It is a fine comedy with a great many funny situations. The cast is as follows: Robert Holbrook… Luther Erickson Charles Rockwell… Earl Wells John Gilbert… Clarence Fackler George Harding… Herman White Richards (a servant)…H.H. Mott Jackson (a servant)… Alan Rockwood Susan lowering…Romola Latchem Louise Rockwell… Ruth Ford Alice Gilbert… Ruth Rogers Mathilde Newton…Marion Dyer Mrs. Bancroft… Helen Von Lackum Pauline (maid)… Isabel Naureth [advertisement] DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING’S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. [advertisement] STRAND THEATRE TODAY, TOMORROW AND TUESDAY William Faversham in “The Silver King” One of the world’s best plays, starring an extraordinary actor. Ask any one who saw him a fw weeks ago at the Englert in “Lord and Lady Algy” No advance in price. ADULTS 20c CHILDREN 10c [advertisement] University Men Who are not afraid of work can earn $500.00 or more with us this summer For an interview Phone 477. [advertisement] TEACHERS WANTED For all departments of school work. School officials will soon elect teachers for next year. A MAXIMUM OF SERVICE AT A MINIMUM COMMISSION RATE. Commission 4 per cent. Territory, central and western states. Write today for blanks. HEUER TEACHERS’ AGENCY Cedar Rapids, Iowa [advertisement] OH BOY! Did you ever taste those Sweet Rolls served for breakfast in the JEFFERSON COFFEE ROOM and JEFFERSON QUICK LUNCH SERVICE CAFE They are simply wonderful. Delicious coffee also—n’everything. [advertisement] New at the Book and Craft Shop Breakfast Sets Toilet Bottles Candy Jars Bud Vases
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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, April 27, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN A morning paper published for the period of the war four times a week--Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 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 E. 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 Associate Editor..Ralph E. Overholser News Editor..Eileen Galvin Exchange Editor..Nancy Lamb Humorous Editor..M. Elizabeth Hendee Sports Editor..Leon H. Brigham 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 FOR SOCIAL REGULATIONS Two weeks will bring an election, a momentous one in the history of the University. For the first time members of the powerful social committee will be selected by popular vote. Most of us realize just how large a step this is in the direction of student self-government. Never before have the students had equal representation with the faculty on the social committee nor have they been chosen by an election. Too much thought in the election of the persons who are to represent the students on this committee, cannot be given. The election plan worked out by the students calls for candidates to present petitions signed by a fixed number of their classmates. It is the student’s duty if he feels that the person who is asking him to sign his petition is not the one for that place to decline to sign it or to defeat him in an election. A student member on the social committee should be a person who exercises some thought and poise in considering problems. He should be representative of the University as a whole, not of any Greek letter or literary organization. Politics should not control this election. Nor does the student want to be one of these cranks who is going to snatch all the liberties away from colleges where self-government is practiced, social regulations are so strict as to be absurd. Six students , representing not each college but all, not men or women but both, are wanted for the social committee. Let us select them with a thought of the responsibilities of their office. NAUGHTY CHILDREN If you have been on the river lately you have noticed a number of naughty children, the kind that should be spanked and sent to bed without supper. In defiance of all parental rules and, much worse, in opposition to common sense, they paddle along perilously from bank to bank without the vaguest idea of how to guide a canoe, to swim, or even to sit quietly. No better sport exists than canoeing, but to venture forth on the river without any knowledge of paddling or swimming requires a cooler head than many a University student possesses. Equipped with nothing but two paddles and a large amount of self confidence, couples have been starting up the river and playing around by the old dam, quite unaware of its existence or its perils. Such foolhardiness is scarcely conceivable. It is playing with death without any of the thrills which come with it, for these innocent ones are not even conscious they are in danger. The canoe exhibitions down at the gymnasium which have been so popular the last two years should be held again and enlarged into a course of a number of lessons. After watching one of them, students would bother to learn the art or be made to realize that it takes a mixture of skill and common sense to handle a canoe. From the persons, one can see on the river these days, it looks as if they should not be allowed to leave the boat house without a license for canoeing. SHALL LIT SOCIETIES DIE? Last week one of the literary societies was deprived of its place of meeting which had been temporarily granted to it for this year owing to the condemnation of Close hall for further use. It was only an unintentional mistake on the part of some one, but the fact remains that society was pushed out in the cold. The literary societies of the University suffered a setback by being deprived of their former halls of meeting, but they have struggled valiantly to continue their activities and met with fair success. If they are denied permanent quarters for very many years ,they will die a slow death. Many of the freshmen, who during their high school days, took an active interest in literary work came to the University expecting to find literary societies here flourishing. Instead they saw them disorganized and without a place in which to convene. The older men and women in the various societies have easily discerned the deleterious effects on the new students of the present deplorable condition. The marked absence of many old men, owing to the war, has made the struggle even more difficult. Twenty years ago the literary societies afforded one of the chief activities of the school, but now with the growth of the University to its present magnitude, numerous interests have penetrated into the life of the institution until the literary societies have become the enjoyment of the comparatively few. Although this was inevitable, the literary society does have its place and must always have it to accommodate those students who have or wish to develop literary talents. The literary societies at least merit a fair deal. Their immediate problem is to obtain suitable halls that they can call their own and employ at all times as they wish in carrying on their work. Their existence depends on this. A MEMORIAL FOR OUR MEN For the first time the University has a memorial to her sons who have fallen in the war. It is not a permanent monument, to be sure, merely a painted sign at the entrance of the campus, not a lasting tribute but a reminder of the sacrifice they made. On the honor roll the names of thirty-seven men are painted, thirty-seven men who have given their all for us of this nation, this state, this University. And yet, as a University, we have shown no tangible appreciation of what they have done for us. No permanent material evidence on this campus of the appreciation we feel. Before this victory year passes we must DO SOMETHING. The time for words is past—action must come. Let us replace the temporary honor roll with a permanent monument to the fallen sons of the State University of Iowa. WHAT OTHERS THINK BEAUTIFYING THE CAMPUS Notwithstanding all its innumerable advantages and pleasant surroundings, Iowa lacks one thing in particular; it is a well designed campus with an appreciation for the beauty of nature. Among all other educational institutions of the state, Iowa stands out as being the most neglectful in planning a beautiful campus. Would it not be more pleasant and inviting if artistically designed hedges were scattered about the campus and between the buildings? The initial cost would be small and far from commensurate with the increased improvement. With flower beds at intervals along the walks and with hedgings, evergreens and climbing shrubs to break the monotony of the open barren spot a wonderful change could be made. Why could we not have a specialist to design the campus decorations for us and take special care in preserving its beauty? It is something immensely appreciated by students and could doubtless be furnished by the student body itself. W.H. B.I.F.F. The mailing lists for University publications contain these examples or sur- and Christian names. Can B.L.T.’s contribs beat these? Mae Queen. Shirley Wild. Dena Goselschap N.O. Busness Manilla Rose Blanche Stonebreaker Mr. Will U. Holder Dr. Cheatum Dr. Killum Elsie Hurt Rev. Freak August Storm Steela Shirt Eldin Mustard Ima Greeney O.I. Hurt Mr. Besore Isabel Stubblefield Mabel Glassburner Dr. Lawyer, Dentist Bird Swift Damm Brothers Francis Earenfight Ruby R. Frizzell Will Gobble Ruth Jump Jesse Boxwell Professor Stringafellow Iva Hyde May Stepin Edna Will Vercy Vere HEP ZET SOCIETIES WILL GIVE COMEDY French Comic Drama “A Scrap of Paper” to Be Played at Natural Science May 21 The Hep-Zet literary societies will give their annual play “A Scrap of Paper” by J. Palgrave Simpson, in the natural science auditorium, May 21. The play is a French comic drama in three acts, although French names have been changed to English and the setting has been Americanized. “A Scrap of paper” is a lost love letter about which the action centers and which everybody endeavors to locate. It is a fine comedy with a great many funny situations. The cast is as follows: Robert Holbrook… Luther Erickson Charles Rockwell… Earl Wells John Gilbert… Clarence Fackler George Harding… Herman White Richards (a servant)…H.H. Mott Jackson (a servant)… Alan Rockwood Susan lowering…Romola Latchem Louise Rockwell… Ruth Ford Alice Gilbert… Ruth Rogers Mathilde Newton…Marion Dyer Mrs. Bancroft… Helen Von Lackum Pauline (maid)… Isabel Naureth [advertisement] DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING’S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. [advertisement] STRAND THEATRE TODAY, TOMORROW AND TUESDAY William Faversham in “The Silver King” One of the world’s best plays, starring an extraordinary actor. Ask any one who saw him a fw weeks ago at the Englert in “Lord and Lady Algy” No advance in price. ADULTS 20c CHILDREN 10c [advertisement] University Men Who are not afraid of work can earn $500.00 or more with us this summer For an interview Phone 477. [advertisement] TEACHERS WANTED For all departments of school work. School officials will soon elect teachers for next year. A MAXIMUM OF SERVICE AT A MINIMUM COMMISSION RATE. Commission 4 per cent. Territory, central and western states. Write today for blanks. HEUER TEACHERS’ AGENCY Cedar Rapids, Iowa [advertisement] OH BOY! Did you ever taste those Sweet Rolls served for breakfast in the JEFFERSON COFFEE ROOM and JEFFERSON QUICK LUNCH SERVICE CAFE They are simply wonderful. Delicious coffee also—n’everything. [advertisement] New at the Book and Craft Shop Breakfast Sets Toilet Bottles Candy Jars Bud Vases
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