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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
1
The Franklin announces a change in paper distribution to curb abuse. Only individuals may collect their own copies, with no bulk taking for others. The issue must be picked up in person by members of the student council or those on the mailing list.
The DePauw Daily notes Franklin college prepares to form a student council with a written constitution to take effect after majority approval. The paper announces that the student council is established following these steps.
A late editorial statement asserts ongoing progress and readiness to revise the constitution when necessary. It claims DePauw editors misunderstood the article, explaining the perceived miscue as a simple misread rather than a disagreement.
The regular weekly Y M C A gathering was canceled last week as members were asked to go to Southport to hear Rev. C. K. Watkins preach. Reportedly a fine talk though turnout fell short of expectations.
Y W G A notes Ruth Wooden led a meeting about God and prayer with the image of God as the librarian of the universe. Clara Margaret Jennings sang. A reproduced letter to a seeker describes a country town holiday arrangement offering room and music, with a humorous misplaced diction and songs promised.
An old fragment notes a remark on pleasantness and a punchy line about the girl who keeps smiling, ending with a plug for subscribing to Franklin.
A humorous proverb warns that those who plan to rise with the sun should not stay up late with the daughter. The excerpt also includes a pun exchange about someone named Bertha and a playful Berthafanation remark.
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