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THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
Tuesday, April 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
Night Editors
Elizabeth Hendee
Elsie Katz

IT LOOKS A FRIGHT
     What a frightful looking campus we do have! If one of us were to have a guest from Ames, Grinnell, or Cedar Falls what we would have to endure in the way of listening to descriptions of the beauties of their respective campuses. The only proper thing to do in such an event would be to lead the guest to a seat in one of the back windows of the liberal arts or physics building and let them be stilled by gazing on our one beautiful spot, the Old Capitol oval.
     In front of Old Capitol the campus resembles nothing so much as a chicken yard where hundreds of hens and their broods feast on the sprouting grasses until the ground is barren. We could attribute this woeful condition of grounds to the S. A. T. C., that unforgettable institution which bears the brunt of all blame. We could, that is, were we not aware that last spring our campus also had a number of ugly brown spots.
     The University has such a small campus that it should not be impossible to keep it in splendid trim. Students are willing to keep off the grass in order that it may be beautified. Here's hoping that by Commencement time at least we will have a campus that will fill us with pride as we lead our guests about.

LESS MODESTY, MORE SPIRIT
     "Where are all the soldiers?" This was the question on the lips of hundreds of persons last Sunday afternoon as they stood in the crowds along the streets of Iowa City witnessing the parade that marked the opening of the Victory liberty loan campaign.
     From all over Johnson county, they journeyed to this city to pay tribute to the soldiers and sailors of this county and the University; they were eager to see the boys pass before them in parade, but disappointment awaited them in the ridiculously small number of the marchers. Fortunately the program following was a huge success and so the afternoon was not all disappointment.
      The request for former service men to march in the parade was not made to place the men in public view, but in the interest of the Victory loan drive. Nothing could have been more productive of enthusiasm than the sight of four or five hundred men marching in uniform, a number which should have been easily attained. Why so few should have been present in the parade may have been due to various causes, and it seems harsh to blame men who have done their duty but for the sake of the great undertaking, for the sake of the wounded men from Camp Dodge, for the sake of recent war days, for the sake of the patriotic citizens of the community, a larger proportion of former soldiers might have appeared in uniform Sunday.
     If such an occasion comes again, less modesty and more spirit on the part of the boys who wore the uniform will be welcomed by the public.

USE CAUTION
     With the advent of balmy spring the canoeing fever is attacking Iowa men and women. That pleasant sport will continue to attract numerous couples for six months now.
     For all its pleasures, the Iowa river seizes one or more victims each year. Most of the accidents are a result of carelessness on the part of the canoers; others are due more directly to the treachery of the river. Several canoes have already been upset this spring and in one case the presence of an observer was all that prevented a catastrophe.
     Numerous undercurrents of varying strength are always present in the river. The water is apt at this time of the years to be somewhat above its normal level. Windy days too are frequent. All these dangers need to be considered when the canoers start out.
     Canoeing is a comparatively safe sport and no one denies its delightfulness. But it is necessary to exercise a fair degree of caution. There would be must wisdom in a requirement that all canoeists be swimmers and that each should have a fair knowledge of the manipulation of a canoe.

ANOTHER SERVICE CHEVRON
     For every thread of chevrons of gold that adorn sleeves of our fighting men, there are miles of weary marching through mud and dust and snow; for every glint that catches the sunlight, there are thousands of lonesome, wistful, homesick, tortured hours; for every atom of woven metal, there are tons of labor that you and I would scorn, back-breaking labor, tedious, perilous, soul-wearing labor.
     Here's another service chevron, a chevron that says: "I'm one of the many who served America by lending her my dollars to wind up our war account. I volunteered for my part in making a permanent and just peace."
     Subscribing to the Victory liberty loan is like carrying a wounded man to a dressing station; his fight is over, but your responsibility is not ended.

THE MASQUE OF LIFE
The masque of life reveals a motley crew
Of swaggering princes, carmine cheeked Pierrots,
And sober gaited folk in dominoes.
And ever as they dance, they strive anew
To see the faces hidden from their view,
For every masquer carries as he goes,
A gift, which in the revel he bestows,
And in return receives he not a few.
And so we come together soon or late
Offering gifts in half reluctant wise.
I count my rarest jewel not too great
If I may have the friendship in your eyes.
Nor will I think it lost, though in return
You give a faded rose that others spurn.
HARRIET ANUNDSON,

UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
ON THE CORNER
Test Books and Supplies
WATERMAN, CONKLIN AND SCHAEFFER FOUNTAIN PENS
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE

SENIORS
Of All Colleges
Order your
Commencement
Invitations
at the
UNIVERSITY
BOOK STORE
IF YOU WANT ANY
Do it now or you won't get any.
The Committee

The largest selling quality pencil in the world
VENUS PENCILS
17 black degrees and 3 copying
FREE
Trial samples of VENUS sent free on request.
American Lead Pencil Co.
215 Fifth Ave., Dept. 8 N. Y.
Of all stationers and stores throughout the world.

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

UNDER
GOVERNMENT
SUPERVISION
THE TEST
     In April comes the real test of Americanism-the Fifth Liberty Loan.
     There is not likely to be much flag-waving, red fire and martial music attached to this campaign.
     Citizens are not going to sign up for their share because they are swept off their feet by patriotic impulses induced by brass bands and fireworks.
     They are going to buy bonds because they know that this country needs money to pay for the war just won.
     They are going to buy bonds first, because they are patriots, second, because Uncle Sam makes it profitable to be patriots.
     In April we are going to find out who the real blue Americans are.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
MEMBER
FEDERAL RESERVE
SYSTEM

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PAGE TWO THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Tuesday, April 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 Night Editors Elizabeth Hendee Elsie Katz IT LOOKS A FRIGHT What a frightful looking campus we do have! If one of us were to have a guest from Ames, Grinnell, or Cedar Falls what we would have to endure in the way of listening to descriptions of the beauties of their respective campuses. The only proper thing to do in such an event would be to lead the guest to a seat in one of the back windows of the liberal arts or physics building and let them be stilled by gazing on our one beautiful spot, the Old Capitol oval. In front of Old Capitol the campus resembles nothing so much as a chicken yard where hundreds of hens and their broods feast on the sprouting grasses until the ground is barren. We could attribute this woeful condition of grounds to the S. A. T. C., that unforgettable institution which bears the brunt of all blame. We could, that is, were we not aware that last spring our campus also had a number of ugly brown spots. The University has such a small campus that it should not be impossible to keep it in splendid trim. Students are willing to keep off the grass in order that it may be beautified. Here's hoping that by Commencement time at least we will have a campus that will fill us with pride as we lead our guests about. LESS MODESTY, MORE SPIRIT "Where are all the soldiers?" This was the question on the lips of hundreds of persons last Sunday afternoon as they stood in the crowds along the streets of Iowa City witnessing the parade that marked the opening of the Victory liberty loan campaign. From all over Johnson county, they journeyed to this city to pay tribute to the soldiers and sailors of this county and the University; they were eager to see the boys pass before them in parade, but disappointment awaited them in the ridiculously small number of the marchers. Fortunately the program following was a huge success and so the afternoon was not all disappointment. The request for former service men to march in the parade was not made to place the men in public view, but in the interest of the Victory loan drive. Nothing could have been more productive of enthusiasm than the sight of four or five hundred men marching in uniform, a number which should have been easily attained. Why so few should have been present in the parade may have been due to various causes, and it seems harsh to blame men who have done their duty but for the sake of the great undertaking, for the sake of the wounded men from Camp Dodge, for the sake of recent war days, for the sake of the patriotic citizens of the community, a larger proportion of former soldiers might have appeared in uniform Sunday. If such an occasion comes again, less modesty and more spirit on the part of the boys who wore the uniform will be welcomed by the public. USE CAUTION With the advent of balmy spring the canoeing fever is attacking Iowa men and women. That pleasant sport will continue to attract numerous couples for six months now. For all its pleasures, the Iowa river seizes one or more victims each year. Most of the accidents are a result of carelessness on the part of the canoers; others are due more directly to the treachery of the river. Several canoes have already been upset this spring and in one case the presence of an observer was all that prevented a catastrophe. Numerous undercurrents of varying strength are always present in the river. The water is apt at this time of the years to be somewhat above its normal level. Windy days too are frequent. All these dangers need to be considered when the canoers start out. Canoeing is a comparatively safe sport and no one denies its delightfulness. But it is necessary to exercise a fair degree of caution. There would be must wisdom in a requirement that all canoeists be swimmers and that each should have a fair knowledge of the manipulation of a canoe. ANOTHER SERVICE CHEVRON For every thread of chevrons of gold that adorn sleeves of our fighting men, there are miles of weary marching through mud and dust and snow; for every glint that catches the sunlight, there are thousands of lonesome, wistful, homesick, tortured hours; for every atom of woven metal, there are tons of labor that you and I would scorn, back-breaking labor, tedious, perilous, soul-wearing labor. Here's another service chevron, a chevron that says: "I'm one of the many who served America by lending her my dollars to wind up our war account. I volunteered for my part in making a permanent and just peace." Subscribing to the Victory liberty loan is like carrying a wounded man to a dressing station; his fight is over, but your responsibility is not ended. THE MASQUE OF LIFE The masque of life reveals a motley crew Of swaggering princes, carmine cheeked Pierrots, And sober gaited folk in dominoes. And ever as they dance, they strive anew To see the faces hidden from their view, For every masquer carries as he goes, A gift, which in the revel he bestows, And in return receives he not a few. And so we come together soon or late Offering gifts in half reluctant wise. I count my rarest jewel not too great If I may have the friendship in your eyes. Nor will I think it lost, though in return You give a faded rose that others spurn. HARRIET ANUNDSON, UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE ON THE CORNER Test Books and Supplies WATERMAN, CONKLIN AND SCHAEFFER FOUNTAIN PENS UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE SENIORS Of All Colleges Order your Commencement Invitations at the UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE IF YOU WANT ANY Do it now or you won't get any. The Committee The largest selling quality pencil in the world VENUS PENCILS 17 black degrees and 3 copying FREE Trial samples of VENUS sent free on request. American Lead Pencil Co. 215 Fifth Ave., Dept. 8 N. Y. Of all stationers and stores throughout the world. 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 UNDER GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION THE TEST In April comes the real test of Americanism-the Fifth Liberty Loan. There is not likely to be much flag-waving, red fire and martial music attached to this campaign. Citizens are not going to sign up for their share because they are swept off their feet by patriotic impulses induced by brass bands and fireworks. They are going to buy bonds because they know that this country needs money to pay for the war just won. They are going to buy bonds first, because they are patriots, second, because Uncle Sam makes it profitable to be patriots. In April we are going to find out who the real blue Americans are. FIRST NATIONAL BANK MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM