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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
3
Whispers fly as Louie Kornman and the editor escort freshmen Welton and Fox home from a debate initiation Monday. The Smith County high school crowd notes Valentine candy, telegraphs, dances, and a flurry of rumored romances among seniors and juniors, with outings at Ames and DeKalb sparking chatter.
Charles Eagle Plume, a Pikuni dancer and University of Colorado graduate, will perform March 12. He interprets Red Man life and lore with humor, featuring the Prairie Chicken dance and insights on Native women’s roles and power within tribes.
A letter from The Same Senior urges frank student input on the Script and its dirt content. Contributors are asked for opinions on the Forum and requests for more literary pieces like Ponies from Heaven and Uncle Billys Scoop Shovel.
A fragment describes two young Black boys gambling with dice in a hole in the floor. The crude rhyme notes the dice tossed in a rat hole and the rough hand shake as the game continues. Elements are rustic and oral in tone.
In Sterling for an extended period, Coach Brandan answers questions about the town. He says residents and students here resemble those in Iowa, noting similar habits and appearances among boys and girls. He disputes stereotypes about western folk and praises Sterling students for their pleasant conduct and potential for growth.
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