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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
6
A satirical report from a college scene mocks mud on campus paths and political campaigns. The piece references a Rat Banquet at Capital City Lunch, a spring fever run for office, and tongue in cheek pledges about school spirit and a floating lake dance hall with ducks.
A rough but steady speaker declares devotion to a girl and promises happiness if she accepts. The passage contrasts crude speech with affection, then pivots to disparate lines about Henry Ford aeroplanes and a Ku Klux Klan letter, ending with a folksy train-reading image.
Tonight at 8 25 P M Bridgewater faces U of R gyn Track events tomorrow at 8 15 P M in Coliseum Sunday vesper hours 6 45 P M Red Cross Building Monday 1 A M student government meeting Philolo wian and Mu Sigma Rho at Society Hall Tuesday 7 15 A M Ministerial Association in English Room Wednesday 5 15 P M Glee Club in Chapel Thursday 7 00 P M YM YWCA activities listed
A fragmentary note highlights a pupil of Pitman and a typist of fame. It hints at their use in recording minutes and records with accuracy. The passage questions if applying this as a selling point adds value or renown.
A student body candidate declares he represents the entire student body and pledges impartial decisions on all questions under the jurisdiction. He vows to resign if he fails to uphold these duties.
Davis Pruden and Robinson win local bids to Tau Kappa Alpha, the national forensics society. Davis led Mu Sigma Rho activity and Debating Council leadership, Pruden excelled in Philologian Society and Lynchburg debate, Robinson serves as Debating Council secretary and plans future Mercer Johns Hopkins matchups.
Dean W 1 Prince announces January honor roll with fifty-five students meeting requirements. He foresees additions to the list. The roster includes L Addington Arthur G Atking FC Broach C R Brown Cantor A R Carter L R Clements FB Carr Wyff Cutters J W Davis and many more across multiple initials noting student names.
Pete Clements outlines a campus senatorial platform promising free winter bathing suits, dormitory telephone booths, and social center improvements. He pledges to carry out student requests from campus groups with commitments described as trustworthy and enduring beyond the election.
Southwestern Successful Salesmen held their annual banquet at Murphy's Hotel last Saturday with more than twenty odd men present. W. E. Henderson represented the company as toastmaster and main speaker, Mrs. K. A. Pate hosted, and members shared humorous summer experiences. Prizes went to C. J. Ashley and G. E. Pankey for exceptional seasonal work.
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