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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
2
The government calls for gardens this summer and Franklin College students are urged to plant gardens. The piece notes a patriotic tone and mentions a roadside encounter with a Red White and Blew Klaxon.
The piece argues that boosting food production is as vital as military strategy. It urges every capable person to serve, including those not fit for drills, by contributing to farming and food distribution as the land is fully utilized and labor is needed.
The piece urges students in other camps to read college papers from the exchange department. It argues reading broaden views and shows what others are thinking and doing, suggesting readers should also share and read papers from peers.
In a chaotic scene on April 28 1917 the 1918 Almanack staff faced a stolen calendar illustration and a missing signature. After a dramatic chase Editor Doutt and Manager Hamilton recovered the section and secured it in a bank. The final photos were sent to the engraver and the copy to the printer with four days left.
Professor Stewart elected to the Delta chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Randolph-Macon Woman's College Virginia. Acting President A Belknap Professor H Merrill Professor F H Hodge and Miss Mary W Cross also named members. Wanets Deer spent Sunday in India
Special plans for Alumni Day at Franklin College include a grand review of alumni from classes 1880 to 1917, with banners and a 6:30 banquet in the gym. Otis Caudwell of Columbia University will speak, as the college marks the presidency change and celebrates reunions for 1907, 1897, and 1892 anniversaries.
The Franklin college female students have organized a campaign for gender parity in grades. The faculty issued F marks to several deserving girls after sustained pressure from debates plays songs and anonymous letters. Midsemester grades are now released.
A note announces a May 23 edition titled the green edition with a call to keep one lamp burning brightly as part of the effort. The text references aFreshmen Edit Franklin and a proposed yellow sheet alongside the green edition.
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