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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
7
A long-winded reminiscence recalls a senior class plan to present a remarkable memorial to the college on May 21. John Skeen prepared to deliver the speech as seniors arrived in cap and gown, but only part of the gift arrived and the ceremony was postponed.
A reflective verse recalls old days in the dormitory with phrases about breaks and advice. It notes never planning breaks and never missing the eight o’clock dorm door. It wonders if yielding to moonlight glow is wrong while praising bright nights and stars.
Tell Me Why questions swirl around faculty and staff. Dean Belknap buys a Ford. Merrill sports a beard. Burton handles cash. Bey comments exactly so. Hodge visits Thompson. Palmer avoids war talk. Zeppenfeld favors a pipe. Deppe locks his door. Sloan hides plates. Hunt likes. Stuart’s friend features. Thurber’s name spelling challenged. Arnett admires tall women.
A bored lady asks if the book teaches how to rid a pestering peddler. Dick Crecraft notes the book covers many things while Madam contemplates selling to him. Dick Crecraft has lost his young mustache and Elizabeth is mentioned in relation to the loss.
Readable text shows a history teacher named James Heaven giving a farewell address. The source hints at Sunday longing and mentions Lorel and Washington. The fragmentary lines suggest a ceremonial departure with a possible motive and power themes.
A Liberty Loan Bond is a solemn promise by the United States to pay the principal at maturity and interest semi annually. The bonds back the nation’s resources and come in bearer form in denominations of 50 100 500 and 1000 with detachable interest coupons. The postmaster assists applicants in completing the necessary forms to obtain these bonds.
A fragmented clipping hints at fashion notes on co-eds and stockings from Northwestern. The text mentions cotton, silk, and hosiery details, suggesting a period piece about student attire and fabrics without clear dates or names.
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