Interesting Letter of Appreciation from Hanover Graduate
A 1918 letter from a Hanover College alumnus teaching at Columbia University praises The Triangle staff and Hanover College. He recalls happy days at Hanover, notes his New York teaching, describes wartime shortages and heatless days, and submits a contribution to the Service Flag Fund. He honors Hanoverians and asks for continued support for the college and its alumni serving in the war effort.
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Paul E. Carson
Hanover
Indiana
Paul
Triangle
Hanover College
Columbia University
New York
Service
Short Shot When You Mention Fussing Ambiguity
The phrase fussing is ambiguous when describing observing someone interacting with another person. Precise terms improve clarity and reduce misinterpretation in social or reporting contexts.
Y W Leaders Hear Faith Talk In Chresto Hall
Organizations Miss Lou Cunningham led Y W Tuesday in Chresto Hall on the theme Faith. Topics included a Lincoln life and work discussion. The meeting was one of the year's most successful. The Y M gathering Thursday led by James Lawrence drew a large attendance for the term.
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Lou Cunningham
Y. W
Chresto Hall
Abraham Lincoln
Y. M
James Lawrence
Phi Delta Theta initiates Rushville man in Indiana Epsilon
Leland Harrison aged 21 of Rushville was initiated into Indiana Epsilon of Phi Delta Theta last weekend. Theta Delta Signa contributed $3 to the Service Flag Fund. The note comments on the women’s fraternities and poses a question about a goat’s level of viciousness.
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Leland Harrison
Rushville
Indiana Epsilon
Phi Delta Theta
Theta Delta Signa
Service
High School Boys Hunt Rematch After Loss at Vevay
The boys team fell 24 to 18 in Vevay but feel encouraged since Vevay earlier beat Scottsburg at Scottsburg. They plan revenge against Charlestown this weekend while the girls travel to face college opponents tonight as a prelude to Charleston.
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Vevay
Scottsburg
Charleston
Curious Walking Feat in Scotland Beats Bet
A historic Scottish feat sees Sir Andrew Leith Hay and Lord Kennedy bet £4500 on a trans Highlands walk. Hay routes via Huntly and Elgin, Kennedy goes straight over the Grampians. they trek three days and nights with Captain Ross as umpire. Kennedy reaches Inverness at six am on the third day, four hours ahead.
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Scotland
Sir Andrew Leith Hay
Lord Kennedy
Hay
Blairhall
Kincardineshire
Inverness
Kennedy
Sir Andrew
Huntly
Elgin
Captain Ross
Grampians
No Proof at All. Stray Stories Quote
A humorous exchange features John denying drinking after a rough night. The dialogue quips about assumptions, language slips, and the odd habit of wearing a silk hat to bed, reflecting a comic social misread.
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John
Huntley Elected Football Captain for 1918
Justus R. Hunley of Holland Michigan was elected captain of the 1918 football squad after chapel on Tuesday. The sophomore fullback has started the varsity for two seasons and is praised for power, speed, and strong defense. He plans to return to college in the spring term and also excels in basketball and track.
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Justus R. Hunley
Holland
Mich
Judisa Sopomore
Hanover
Huntley
The Soldier Boy’s the Only Guy Dressed Up
A light verse noting fashion among women and college lads with hats and dresses, but proclaiming the soldier boy as the only man truly dressed to kill across spring and fall.
Service Flag Fund Grows as Donations Increase
Patriotism and loyalty rise with growing Support for the Service Flag Fund. Notable contributors include J. E. Amick J. E. Taggart C. E. James pres W. A. Millis and several others. Total donations reach $37.00 with multiple gifts listed and a sense of community backing.
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J. E. Amick
J. E. Taggart
C. E. James
Pres
W. A. Millis
Geo. G. Schlbrede
A. B. Clapp
P. E. Carson
S. FE. Paulus
L. L. Huber
F. L. Pierpont
Lawrence
Young
Jennie Lee James Lawrence
Frances Culbertson
N. Herbert Gibbs
Margaret Brown
F. O. Ballard
Raymond Hutchings
Theta Delta Signa
Alexander Temple R. Holcrott
Hanover High Beaten In Fast Game At Vevay
Hanover High School lost to Vevay 24 to 18 in a rapid game played at Vevay. Cox led Hanover with five field goals while Good and Manough starred on defense. Charleston High School next hosts Hanover with coach Paulus promising tough practice and potential victory.
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Hanover High School
Vevay
Scottsburg
Hanover
Cox
Good
Manough
Charleston High School
Charleston
Paulus
DePauw Edges Wabash In Close Feb Game
DePauw University beat Wabash 19 to 16 at Crawfordsville on February 14 in a seesaw battle, tying the season series after Wabash won the earlier meeting. Franklin College faces Earlham on February 15 in a pivotal league contest likely to decide the Indian Collegiate Athletic League crown. Princeton plans include the Childs Cup race at Carnegie Lab in May with Columbia and Pennsylvania, plus a Navy race and possible Yale showdown to close the season.
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DePauw University
Wabash
Crawfordsville
Little Giants
Franklin College
Mowe
Earlham
Princeton
Carnegie Lab
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Navy
Yale
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Columbus University
City OF
Service Flag
Tegrq
SS Ial
Hanover Boys
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