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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
2
The fragment notes various wartime loans and bonuses for faculty and students, mentions a college safe for democracy, and jokes about a prize for boxing champion Jess Willard. It references Jupiter Jingoists and tensions between Japan, the United States, and Korea while pondering Monroe Doctrine ties to the League of Nations.
The Pan-Hellenic Council of Franklin weighs changes to rush rules for three campus sororities. The opinion favors impartial consideration and slight revisions. The writer praises current end rules as improved over last year and notes ongoing dissatisfaction with some aspects.
A Franklin College editorial argues for moving rush week earlier in the year to mitigate the second semester pledging system. It urges democratic co ed life, fair judgment of first year women within nine weeks, and respect for individuals over rigid fraternity rules.
The Franklin article alleges misconduct in selecting the subjects for the debate between Butler Wabash Earlham. Wabash chose a Butler subject Franklin opposed. Butler's Moffett invited Earlham to join, Earlham accepted to complete the triangle, while Franklin refused the approved topic. correspondence between colleges may reveal the error.
The Indianapolis News notes a wartime shift in curriculum de-emphasizing classical studies. Princeton drops Greek from entrance requirements and restricts Latin to BA candidates, while Yale similarly reduces Latin requirements for admission and graduation, signaling a possible permanent policy change.
The article argues that two schools signaling liberal culture hint at a shift in American higher education. It traces how Latin and Greek, once essential, are de-emphasized, noting their mixed impact on culture and the risk that twentieth century tastes may undervalue classical learning.
Eugene Meyer Jr. of the War Finance Corporation told the sixth national foreign trade convention in Chicago that organizing American business to extend long credits to European buyers is essential to restore normal international trade conditions. He emphasized credit expansion to sustain postwar commerce.
Coach John M. Thurber announces baseball shifts adding Earlham games and dropping DePauw. Track schedule adjusts with Earlham, DePauw, and Indiana University meets and the I. C. A. L. and state meets set through May 31.
The Student Council closed its movie series Tuesday evening owing 58.25 after low ticket sales for Naulahka, a Kipling story adaptation. Despite overall popularity, organizers say the deficit arose from weak town campaigns and insufficient ticket uptake.
Local listings show trains daily with light face morning and black face afternoon services. Noted names include Thompson as photographer, Franklin Bakery, Moore Furniture Co, Ott's Laundry, Dr. Hamor the dentist, and Dr. O. T. LeGrange. The Evening Star and Bert Weedon appear among the notices with Indianapolis, Ind. references.
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