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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1917
Page
1
Berlin reports say the Kaiser is indisposed with illness after turmoil in Russia. Observers note wartime food cost fears and rationing as citizens seek to cut essentials while luxuries fade. The bill to arm ships would empower the president, drawing comparisons to czarist power.
Leaders at the National Education Association meeting warn the nation faces a serious economic strain from wartime burdens and household thrift. They cite Surrogate Court data showing only a small share of men leave estates and most widows struggle, while persistent high prices press households.
A speaker warns that the nation risks ruin like ancient Babylon if thrift is neglected and urges teaching thrift in schools from childhood to build a thrifty tomorrow. The committee chair stresses thrift as fundamental to American history and lasting national character.
Dean Belknap announced the first official call for track and baseball practices on Monday. About forty prospective track and baseball athletes trained in the gym and on Goodell field as Bailey directed running and warmups while Thurber supervised fungo drills. The squad will be strong but must replace graduates Pruitt, Leiter, Overstreet and Holstein with newcomers Martin Campbell Hastings Pruitt Cady Laudhner and Robinson. Athletes are urged to earn loyalty by paying Student Council dues promptly to support spring programs.
Franklin students celebrate spring with a new poem column titled Franklin Rhymes. Leslie Dunkin contributes a poem praising President E A Hanley for six years of service and devotion to the Alma Mater as he prepares to leave the college.
Jim says women lack the same sense of humor as men and Joe speculates the difference stems from not attending the same theatres. The exchange hints at social norms and gendered tastes in entertainment.
Dr. Kelly of Earlham College delivered the closing address at Franklin College’s spring dinner. He emphasized fellowship shared by students faculty and alumni, marking the event as the most successful of the year.
March 23 1917 at the Independent Literary Program features Ora Beerhower and Virfsel Roc k Roll call and debates on Physical Culture in schools and compulsory military training. Students including Arnold Davis Leslie Carson and Roberts participate in a lively program with songs and college dinner humor.
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