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Newspaper
Franklin
Location
Franklin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
1
The long established Almanack notes changes in staff and remarks on the growing trans Atlantic air flight. Seniors struggle to appear dignified in caps and gowns while the May Queen has found a task to perform by crowning the Olympic Champion.
The piece muses on a peace treaty delay and independence day, questions about the Hottentots and the League of Nations, and reflects on co ed attendance and church hymns. It notes Butler accepting four defeats in a season and Franklin's standing in the percentage column with four games against them.
The Indianapolis News reports by its Butler correspondent that the I C A L mass athletics plan has failed and faults the I C A L organization not the plan. The writer argues the mass athletics idea works elsewhere and calls for a house cleaning and an open airing of secret treaties and outdated combines within the I C A L.
A Franklin College critique argues the American athletic system is undemocratic and victory driven, hampering most students. It condemns mass athletics, urges house cleaning of I C A L and related bodies, warns of an explosion if reforms do not come, and praises Franklin’s comparatively honest stance.
A Deni graduate speaker argues undergraduates fail to finish projects and lack persistence to push ideas to completion. He notes many stars never commit to a concrete career plan after two or three years out of college, hindering practical execution and long term direction.
A college man reflects on choosing a path for money and stresses sticking to a chosen business despite low initial pay. He urges students to set definite ambitions before and after college and to finish tasks rather than drift. He questions Denison’s plans and urges commitment to a fixed ambition.
The Evening Star highlights Dr. Hamer and Dr. C. T. LeGrange, two local dentists, in a brief society note.
S. E. Vandevier, Local Agent. All trains daily. Light face, A. M., black face, P. M. E.-Express, L- Limited. Bert Weedon, G. F. & P. A., Indianapolis, Ind.
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