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Page Two The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa Thursday, December 5, 1918 THE DAILY IOWAN The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa MEMBER IOWA COLLEGE PRESS 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 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, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson 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 Night Editor Ethyn Williams Assisted by M. Elizabeth Hendee News Editor Agnes Kingsbury Humorous Editor Elizabeth Hendee Exchange Editor Ethyn Williams Feature Editor Ruth Stewart Sporting Editor G. D. Evans BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem----Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours----daily, 103 Iowa Avenue "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."----Lincoln S. A. T. C. S.A.T.C. may mean, "Stay At The College." By certain of the "rookies" now in school, "S.A.T.C. is interpreted, "Stick Around 'Til Christmas." The question before the man given the opportunity to come here by the government, is which of these interpretations he will place on the letters. The man who adopts the latter motto and leaves school may not mean to be a quitter. He may have conscientious reasons for discontinuing. But along with those who find it impossible to remain here are the men who have come, not with the purpose of repaying the beneficence of the government in providing a free education, but of avoiding the toilsome life of a "rookie" in a real army camp, or of getting in line for appointment to an officers' training school. The war has shown to the world the need for well-trained, well-educated men. The reconstruction period will offer even greater opportunities for men with ability and vision, with adaptability and preparation. Will the men of the S.A.T.C. deliberately ignore this opportunity to fit themselves for greater service? Will they "Stick Around 'til Christmas" or will they "Stay At The College" of the State University of Iowa? OLD CAPITOL Faculty, alumni, and students of the University feel a deep respect for Old Capitol, the nerve center of our school activity. Their reverence increases when they realize the age of those gray stones. Over a century ago our great-grandfathers were clearing hazel brush and scrub oaks from the ground where today boys of the SA.T.C. are raking leaves. The corner stone of Old Capitol was laid July 4, 1840, nearly eighty years ago. The flag was unfurled, not from a towering flag-pole but from the trunk of an old oak, and Governor Lucas made an address to fit the memorable occasion. Picture those slabs of stone being hauled for miles by teams of eight oxen. Think of the labor of fording streams and seeking out beaten paths among the thickets. Glory in the architecture of that splendid piece of handiwork of eighty years ago. Old Capitol, grave, dignified, magnificent, embodies the spirit of Iowa, bequeathed to us by the men of 1840. How proud we are to feel our sense of ownership in that glorious heritage from our pioneers,----Old Capitol. WHY GRUMBLE? Doesn't it seem a bit disloyal to school and country to complain of conditions in these times? What sort of Americans are we who begin to fret almost the day after fighting ceases as though we expect war conditions to be righted in a day? After four years of war the people of France are wasting little time chafing under difficulties, trivial beside the real sorrows they have known. Over there life alone counts. Time, money, all the rest are as nothing in comparison. And yet we, of prosperous, well-fed America, dare to complain because in two weeks everything is not restored to normal. Why should not we of the University follow George Creel's suggestion that we spend a little more time rejoicing over achievement, and less in bemoaning shortcomings? MORE ROOM! At present only the strong and sharp-elbowed can gain entrance to Natural Science at class hours. An iron will and similar constitution may secure admission if one has luck. But those timid in spirit and those delicate in physique go, perforce, to the front door. Would it be unreasonable to suggest that boys leave a mere loop-hole for the sake of the non-offending passers-by? Or would that be too much to ask? WHAT OTHERS THINK As a student in the University, I would like to say something about the ventilation in the University library. For the past two or three weeks, I have carefully avoided the library for purposes of study, as the air which confronts me as I open the door is so distinctly disagreeable. I have formed a habit of taking one last, long, deep breath before giving the door a shove, then while exhaling, making a rapid dive for the reference desk and out the door again, just in time to prevent strangling. Since developing this skill, I have suffered little inconvenience, but of late the observations of some of my friends have led me to question the aesthetic value of the performance, and I am wondering what I am going to substitute for it, if the present state of affairs is not improved. It is not that the library is too warm. Many times it is actually too cold for comfort, yet the air is not fresh. I know nothing about ventilating systems, but I am willing to take responsibility for the diagnosis of this case, as one which should be attended to very soon, lest it become chronic. FRESH AIR [advertisement] SPECIAL SALE OPENS FRIDAY Dec. 6th to Saturday Dec. 15th Ladies' Coats, Suits Dresses, Sweaters Blankets, Comforts The time to do your Christmas Shopping F. J. STRUB & SON [advertisement] We Will Make Your Photos For the "HAWKEYE" LUSCOMBE On Dubuque Street [advertisement] PUBLICITY Is one of the chief factors in the successful conduct of a business enterprise and is indispensable in acquiring new business. BENEFITS Derived from the constant, persistent, intelligent advertising are the biggest factors in successful merchandising. MERCHANTS Who use the columns of The Daily Iowan for their messages to the students and faculty of the University are never disappointed in the honest results obtained. THE DAILY IOWAN (Let it solve your selling problems) The only morning paper in Iowa City The only Sunday paper [advertisement] BOOK and CRAFT ...SHOP... Christmas Greeting Cards Exclusive Stationery Latest Books Rockwood Pottery New Shipment Just Arrived 124 East Washington Street
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Page Two The Daily Iowan State University of Iowa Thursday, December 5, 1918 THE DAILY IOWAN The Student Newspaper of the State University of Iowa MEMBER IOWA COLLEGE PRESS 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 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, E. M. McEwen, E. S. Smith, Gretchen Kane, Alice Hinkley, M. Elizabeth Hendee, Mary Anderson 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 Night Editor Ethyn Williams Assisted by M. Elizabeth Hendee News Editor Agnes Kingsbury Humorous Editor Elizabeth Hendee Exchange Editor Ethyn Williams Feature Editor Ruth Stewart Sporting Editor G. D. Evans BUSINESS STAFF Romola Latchem----Business Manager Telephone 935 Office Hours----daily, 103 Iowa Avenue "I have never had a policy. I have simply tried to do what seemed best each day as each day came."----Lincoln S. A. T. C. S.A.T.C. may mean, "Stay At The College." By certain of the "rookies" now in school, "S.A.T.C. is interpreted, "Stick Around 'Til Christmas." The question before the man given the opportunity to come here by the government, is which of these interpretations he will place on the letters. The man who adopts the latter motto and leaves school may not mean to be a quitter. He may have conscientious reasons for discontinuing. But along with those who find it impossible to remain here are the men who have come, not with the purpose of repaying the beneficence of the government in providing a free education, but of avoiding the toilsome life of a "rookie" in a real army camp, or of getting in line for appointment to an officers' training school. The war has shown to the world the need for well-trained, well-educated men. The reconstruction period will offer even greater opportunities for men with ability and vision, with adaptability and preparation. Will the men of the S.A.T.C. deliberately ignore this opportunity to fit themselves for greater service? Will they "Stick Around 'til Christmas" or will they "Stay At The College" of the State University of Iowa? OLD CAPITOL Faculty, alumni, and students of the University feel a deep respect for Old Capitol, the nerve center of our school activity. Their reverence increases when they realize the age of those gray stones. Over a century ago our great-grandfathers were clearing hazel brush and scrub oaks from the ground where today boys of the SA.T.C. are raking leaves. The corner stone of Old Capitol was laid July 4, 1840, nearly eighty years ago. The flag was unfurled, not from a towering flag-pole but from the trunk of an old oak, and Governor Lucas made an address to fit the memorable occasion. Picture those slabs of stone being hauled for miles by teams of eight oxen. Think of the labor of fording streams and seeking out beaten paths among the thickets. Glory in the architecture of that splendid piece of handiwork of eighty years ago. Old Capitol, grave, dignified, magnificent, embodies the spirit of Iowa, bequeathed to us by the men of 1840. How proud we are to feel our sense of ownership in that glorious heritage from our pioneers,----Old Capitol. WHY GRUMBLE? Doesn't it seem a bit disloyal to school and country to complain of conditions in these times? What sort of Americans are we who begin to fret almost the day after fighting ceases as though we expect war conditions to be righted in a day? After four years of war the people of France are wasting little time chafing under difficulties, trivial beside the real sorrows they have known. Over there life alone counts. Time, money, all the rest are as nothing in comparison. And yet we, of prosperous, well-fed America, dare to complain because in two weeks everything is not restored to normal. Why should not we of the University follow George Creel's suggestion that we spend a little more time rejoicing over achievement, and less in bemoaning shortcomings? MORE ROOM! At present only the strong and sharp-elbowed can gain entrance to Natural Science at class hours. An iron will and similar constitution may secure admission if one has luck. But those timid in spirit and those delicate in physique go, perforce, to the front door. Would it be unreasonable to suggest that boys leave a mere loop-hole for the sake of the non-offending passers-by? Or would that be too much to ask? WHAT OTHERS THINK As a student in the University, I would like to say something about the ventilation in the University library. For the past two or three weeks, I have carefully avoided the library for purposes of study, as the air which confronts me as I open the door is so distinctly disagreeable. I have formed a habit of taking one last, long, deep breath before giving the door a shove, then while exhaling, making a rapid dive for the reference desk and out the door again, just in time to prevent strangling. Since developing this skill, I have suffered little inconvenience, but of late the observations of some of my friends have led me to question the aesthetic value of the performance, and I am wondering what I am going to substitute for it, if the present state of affairs is not improved. It is not that the library is too warm. Many times it is actually too cold for comfort, yet the air is not fresh. I know nothing about ventilating systems, but I am willing to take responsibility for the diagnosis of this case, as one which should be attended to very soon, lest it become chronic. FRESH AIR [advertisement] SPECIAL SALE OPENS FRIDAY Dec. 6th to Saturday Dec. 15th Ladies' Coats, Suits Dresses, Sweaters Blankets, Comforts The time to do your Christmas Shopping F. J. STRUB & SON [advertisement] We Will Make Your Photos For the "HAWKEYE" LUSCOMBE On Dubuque Street [advertisement] PUBLICITY Is one of the chief factors in the successful conduct of a business enterprise and is indispensable in acquiring new business. BENEFITS Derived from the constant, persistent, intelligent advertising are the biggest factors in successful merchandising. MERCHANTS Who use the columns of The Daily Iowan for their messages to the students and faculty of the University are never disappointed in the honest results obtained. THE DAILY IOWAN (Let it solve your selling problems) The only morning paper in Iowa City The only Sunday paper [advertisement] BOOK and CRAFT ...SHOP... Christmas Greeting Cards Exclusive Stationery Latest Books Rockwood Pottery New Shipment Just Arrived 124 East Washington Street
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