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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Thursday, May 8, 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-- 8-12; 1-6 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. JUSTICE! The State University of Iowa to Juan J. Valdes, debtor. For services equal to a B. A. degree. The balance sheet of the University shows the above bill unpaid. Juan Valdes is dead, but death does not cancel obligations in the law. That degree, which was due Valdes, should be given his parents. The University owes it rightfully to them and to the Philippine islands. When Valdes became ill, he lacked only six credits for graduation. It became known that he must die shortly, and a movement was set on foot to grant his one wish, his degree. His professor gladly agreed to give him the credits. They were not making a gift, understand, they were simply giving him credit for work he had done and for which he had never applied for credit. There was a hitch some place; the thing failed to carry in the executive committee. Meanwhile Valdes died, his dearest wish [?] fulfilled. The University has been lavish with credit. It has hurled it like coppers to street urchins at the feet of S. A. T. C. men and returned soldiers. Its liberality was astounding in comparison with that of former years. Most of the men in service were as well off as far as credits were concerned by going to war as if they had stayed at college and pursued their usual dilatory way. The Iowan is not begrudging soldiers their credit; it rejoices that they received it. They were brave fellows and deserved consideration. Valdes too, fought a brave fight, stiffer than many a soldier in the trenches, and in all, including death, he lost. If it is precedent that is balking the effort to grant Valdes' degree, precedent exists although official sources have declined to give it out. The name of Claude C. Wells appears on the list of graduates at the last commencement; his degree was granted while he was sick in the hospital. The University of Toronto gave degrees to every senior who lost his life in the great war. Yale University has done such things repeatedly. It is nothing new as universities go. Just before Valdes died he asked if his degree was granted for he had heard that steps were being taken to accomplish it. The student who had worked for it most assiduously lied to him, and he died content. When his voice was husky with death, he thanked the executive committee for ---- Juan J. Valdes Written by Benj. F. Shambaugh In such moments as these we are most mindful of the fact that the crowning achievement of universal evolution is the development of human life, and that the most beautiful and most precious phase of human life is youth--youth with all its glorious hopes and golden promises. It was so with our friend Juan Valdes. Only a few weeks ago he was with us in the halls of our University, in our class rooms, and in our student meeting--always bouyant, enthusiastic, and eager to help. Only day before yesterday he left us "just when life was full of hope and all its tides were at their highest, grandest flow; just when the early sunbeams were following on the steps of fame and flooding all life's landscape far out into the dreamy, distant horizon; just at that age when all the nymphs were making diadems and garlands, and waving laurel wreaths before the eyes of young and eager nature--just then, when death seemed most unnatural." He came to us from the far away Philippines--to learn out life, our ways, our thoughts, our institutions, and our ideals. And lo, the miracle! He became our teacher. By example he taught us th lessons of cheerful industry and patient perseverance, of high scholarship and genuine reverence, of good fellowship and rare loyalty. Cosmopolitan in his outlook, he taught us the spiritual unity of the racts. And finally in his last hours he taught us how to die with high courage and hope, bravely battling. But I do not want to think of our friend as dead. Rather would I think of him as living-- as I know he ever will in our hearts' memory. For the really good can never die: they are immortal, and their influence lives on in other souls. So let it be with Juan Valdes. Fellow-countrymen of Philippine birth:--To you is handed the torch of learning which he himself had so eagerly aspired to carry to your native land: it is yours to carry back to the Philippines. And it is yours to tell the story of his life, his hopes, his aspirations, and his unselfish ambitions for the welfare of his country. It is yours to carry on the great work which he had so nobly planned for your Republic. Farewell Juan Valdes! Hail spirit immortal! ---- their generosity and kindness in granting his degree and requested that it be sent to his parents. He died. What is there to be sent? University officials may not embrace that theology which believes that the dead are cognizant of happenings in the land they have lately quit. If they do not, it is better for their peace of mind. Action may yet be taken. Let men be just if not merciful. IT'S BOUND TO APPEAL The faculty has devised a sensible scheme. Nothing is going to appeal to students more than a plan which will save them dollars and cents. The Iowan does not believe there is a student in the institution who would not consider it advisable from every standpoint to pay $6 to $10 at the beginning of each year as a blanket fee covering every athletic contest, debate, and concert to be given during the year. It is the greatest money-saver the University has suggested. The student comes to the University in the autumn with more money than he will ever have again during the year. While he is writing checks for matriculation, registration, and laboratory fees, he does not consider himself extravagant in spending money for a few other things that later in the year he would hesitate to purchase. It would be blissful, indeed, to spend out all the money the first of the year which would need to be paid for any entertainment attended. Five dollars paid at the first of each semester would be a cheap pass to all University concerts, lectures, games, meets, and debates. With the 4,000 students paying that amount the University could afford to erect many new tennis courts, fields for games, and in a few years a new stadium. This money would allow for more superior talent than we ordinarily get. Galli-Curci and Kreisler would not need to come to us second-hand on victrola records. Great men of letters would visit the institution, and students could listen to them without admission charge. There will be no kick from the students toward this plan. They know a good thing when they see it. Clara Lynch left Tuesday after a week end visit at the Tri-Delt house. BANNER DAIRY LUNCH Offers you Wholesome Meals at Reasonable Prices 11 South Dubuque Street DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING'S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. NORTHWESTERN TEACHERS' AGENCY FOR ENTIRE WEST AND ALASKA--THE LARGEST AND BEST AGENCY Write immediately for free circular BOISE IDAHO 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 A SERVICE MESSAGE A COURSE IN THRIFT Daily classes open to all S. U. I. under graduates. No entrance examination required. Matriculation fee $1 which will be returned to you on demand plus interest at 4 per cent. This practical and profitable course qualifies for prominence in any walk of life--in any trade or profession. Register today by opening a savings account with the FIRST NATIONAL BANK IOWA CITY, IOWA MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM CHARACTER Our first-time customers repeat their performance. Keep coming back! We don't merely sell cigars--we strive to please your individual taste. Racines' Cigar Store and Billiard Parlor Dancing from 8:45 to 11:45 VARSITY DANCE Company A Armory Varsity 8 Piece Orchestra SATURDAY EVE., MAY 10
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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Thursday, May 8, 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-- 8-12; 1-6 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. JUSTICE! The State University of Iowa to Juan J. Valdes, debtor. For services equal to a B. A. degree. The balance sheet of the University shows the above bill unpaid. Juan Valdes is dead, but death does not cancel obligations in the law. That degree, which was due Valdes, should be given his parents. The University owes it rightfully to them and to the Philippine islands. When Valdes became ill, he lacked only six credits for graduation. It became known that he must die shortly, and a movement was set on foot to grant his one wish, his degree. His professor gladly agreed to give him the credits. They were not making a gift, understand, they were simply giving him credit for work he had done and for which he had never applied for credit. There was a hitch some place; the thing failed to carry in the executive committee. Meanwhile Valdes died, his dearest wish [?] fulfilled. The University has been lavish with credit. It has hurled it like coppers to street urchins at the feet of S. A. T. C. men and returned soldiers. Its liberality was astounding in comparison with that of former years. Most of the men in service were as well off as far as credits were concerned by going to war as if they had stayed at college and pursued their usual dilatory way. The Iowan is not begrudging soldiers their credit; it rejoices that they received it. They were brave fellows and deserved consideration. Valdes too, fought a brave fight, stiffer than many a soldier in the trenches, and in all, including death, he lost. If it is precedent that is balking the effort to grant Valdes' degree, precedent exists although official sources have declined to give it out. The name of Claude C. Wells appears on the list of graduates at the last commencement; his degree was granted while he was sick in the hospital. The University of Toronto gave degrees to every senior who lost his life in the great war. Yale University has done such things repeatedly. It is nothing new as universities go. Just before Valdes died he asked if his degree was granted for he had heard that steps were being taken to accomplish it. The student who had worked for it most assiduously lied to him, and he died content. When his voice was husky with death, he thanked the executive committee for ---- Juan J. Valdes Written by Benj. F. Shambaugh In such moments as these we are most mindful of the fact that the crowning achievement of universal evolution is the development of human life, and that the most beautiful and most precious phase of human life is youth--youth with all its glorious hopes and golden promises. It was so with our friend Juan Valdes. Only a few weeks ago he was with us in the halls of our University, in our class rooms, and in our student meeting--always bouyant, enthusiastic, and eager to help. Only day before yesterday he left us "just when life was full of hope and all its tides were at their highest, grandest flow; just when the early sunbeams were following on the steps of fame and flooding all life's landscape far out into the dreamy, distant horizon; just at that age when all the nymphs were making diadems and garlands, and waving laurel wreaths before the eyes of young and eager nature--just then, when death seemed most unnatural." He came to us from the far away Philippines--to learn out life, our ways, our thoughts, our institutions, and our ideals. And lo, the miracle! He became our teacher. By example he taught us th lessons of cheerful industry and patient perseverance, of high scholarship and genuine reverence, of good fellowship and rare loyalty. Cosmopolitan in his outlook, he taught us the spiritual unity of the racts. And finally in his last hours he taught us how to die with high courage and hope, bravely battling. But I do not want to think of our friend as dead. Rather would I think of him as living-- as I know he ever will in our hearts' memory. For the really good can never die: they are immortal, and their influence lives on in other souls. So let it be with Juan Valdes. Fellow-countrymen of Philippine birth:--To you is handed the torch of learning which he himself had so eagerly aspired to carry to your native land: it is yours to carry back to the Philippines. And it is yours to tell the story of his life, his hopes, his aspirations, and his unselfish ambitions for the welfare of his country. It is yours to carry on the great work which he had so nobly planned for your Republic. Farewell Juan Valdes! Hail spirit immortal! ---- their generosity and kindness in granting his degree and requested that it be sent to his parents. He died. What is there to be sent? University officials may not embrace that theology which believes that the dead are cognizant of happenings in the land they have lately quit. If they do not, it is better for their peace of mind. Action may yet be taken. Let men be just if not merciful. IT'S BOUND TO APPEAL The faculty has devised a sensible scheme. Nothing is going to appeal to students more than a plan which will save them dollars and cents. The Iowan does not believe there is a student in the institution who would not consider it advisable from every standpoint to pay $6 to $10 at the beginning of each year as a blanket fee covering every athletic contest, debate, and concert to be given during the year. It is the greatest money-saver the University has suggested. The student comes to the University in the autumn with more money than he will ever have again during the year. While he is writing checks for matriculation, registration, and laboratory fees, he does not consider himself extravagant in spending money for a few other things that later in the year he would hesitate to purchase. It would be blissful, indeed, to spend out all the money the first of the year which would need to be paid for any entertainment attended. Five dollars paid at the first of each semester would be a cheap pass to all University concerts, lectures, games, meets, and debates. With the 4,000 students paying that amount the University could afford to erect many new tennis courts, fields for games, and in a few years a new stadium. This money would allow for more superior talent than we ordinarily get. Galli-Curci and Kreisler would not need to come to us second-hand on victrola records. Great men of letters would visit the institution, and students could listen to them without admission charge. There will be no kick from the students toward this plan. They know a good thing when they see it. Clara Lynch left Tuesday after a week end visit at the Tri-Delt house. BANNER DAIRY LUNCH Offers you Wholesome Meals at Reasonable Prices 11 South Dubuque Street DAINTY LUNCHES between or after classes. Drop into WHITING'S PHARMACY On Dubuque St. NORTHWESTERN TEACHERS' AGENCY FOR ENTIRE WEST AND ALASKA--THE LARGEST AND BEST AGENCY Write immediately for free circular BOISE IDAHO 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 A SERVICE MESSAGE A COURSE IN THRIFT Daily classes open to all S. U. I. under graduates. No entrance examination required. Matriculation fee $1 which will be returned to you on demand plus interest at 4 per cent. This practical and profitable course qualifies for prominence in any walk of life--in any trade or profession. Register today by opening a savings account with the FIRST NATIONAL BANK IOWA CITY, IOWA MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM CHARACTER Our first-time customers repeat their performance. Keep coming back! We don't merely sell cigars--we strive to please your individual taste. Racines' Cigar Store and Billiard Parlor Dancing from 8:45 to 11:45 VARSITY DANCE Company A Armory Varsity 8 Piece Orchestra SATURDAY EVE., MAY 10
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