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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1912

Page

1

Coe Faces Cornell in Major Saturday College Basketball Clash

Coe hosts Cornell on their home floor in a key matchup that could shape state standings behind Ames and Grinnell. Finger promises the strongest lineup as Highland Park College provides fast opposition in a prelim featuring Altoona Bowman Hall with a waiter lineup and a boastful challenge from Way side Inn.

Finger Highland Park College Coe Cornell White Ames Grinnell Scrappy Simpson Mike” Hyland Leander Clark Presbyterians Coach Finger

Turner Accepts Challenge From Ristine Bowman Hall Huskies

The document records a challenge issued by the Knights of Turner to the winners of a match between the Ristine and Bowman Hall groups. It lists signatories Coppess, Gibbs, Geer, Turner and others, calling themselves honored huskies of Mr Bowman.

Ristine Bowman Hall Turner Mr. Bowman

C Club Moves to Enlist Alumni For Expansion

The C club begins active recruitment of every C winner from the past ten years. Alumni who earned a C are urged to join by paying a two dollar initiation fee. Letters will be sent by early next week. The annual picture will be taken at Tarbox and Hodgson studio Saturday at 9:00 a m.

Tarbox Hodgson

The Dangerous Risk and The Pedestrian Insurer

A man visits an insurance office seeking life coverage. Asked about risks he takes, he replies no to cycling, motor, and flying. The agent cuts him off saying they no longer insure pedestrians, in a humorous quip from The Argonaut.

Affiliated Order Members Named in Altoona Candy Kit Case

The Altoona report lists members of the Brothers of Affiliated Order of Hash Slingers tied to the Altoona candy kit affair. O. Stout, J. Duke, M. Grettenberg, B. Stevenson, T. Scott, B. Woolsey, W. Brandon, Sis Calkins, D. Rowley are named among those connected.

J. Clinton Taylor Bordorf A. Johnson Fox Shafer Bowman Hall T. Scott Rowley Calkins Grettenberg Brandon Duke Brothers of Affiliated Order of Hash O. Stout J. Duke M. Grettenberg B. Stevenson B. Woolsey W. Brandon, “Sis” Calkins D. Rowley

Eastern Doctor Discusses Football

Dr. James A. Babbitt of the University of Pennsylvania weighs football harms and benefits. He notes only a few verified fatalities in recent years and credits conditioning with moral discipline, while warning of nervous strain and serious injuries from brain concussions and spinal damage. The piece frames football as both protective and risky.

May Festival to Feature Thomas Orchestra and Hiawatha

The fourteenth annual May Music Festival runs May 24 and 25 under the Conservatory of Music in Iowa. The Theodore Thomas Orchestra of Chicago with over sixty players is a main draw. Mme Nordica was not secured due to abroad plans, but another top soloist will be secured. The Cornell Oratorio Society and 140 voices will perform Coleridge Taylor s Hiawatha s Wedding Feast. The event is expected to surpass all previous Cornelia productions.

Nell Oratorio Society of 140 Voices Coleridge-Taylor Hiawatha Cornell

Football Row at Kansas Threatens University

University of Kansas authorities clash over football ethics after a player devoted himself to the sport while neglecting classes. Regents demand changes to eligibility rules and threaten to abolish football if the student body does not stop shielding ineligible athletes.

Committee Reports Recommends Pep Club for Upper Classmen

A campus mass meeting led by Ralph Hill considered limiting Pep club membership to juniors and seniors with notable achievements. Raymond Finger backed immediate organization, the old committee was revived to draft a detailed plan, and funding discussed with a spring auditorium play.

Ralph Hill Raymond Bradley Raymond Finger Cornellian

Wisconsin and Iowa to Play Football in Milwaukee

Milwaukee reports a major football game set for November 23 between the University of Iowa and the Wisconsin eleven. Wisconsin's schedule includes Chicago at Madison November 2, Lawrence October 5, Purdue October 12, and a Minnesota clash at Minneapolis November 16.

Wisconsin Iowa Milwaukee University of Wisconsin Chicago Madison Lawrence Purdue Minnesota Minneapolis

Northwestern Glee Club Sails for Coast Tour

The Northwestern Glee Club embarks on a month long coast tour starting from Sante Feline on Monday. The group aims to perform at multiple venues and promote musical outreach along the itinerary.

Northwestern Glee Club Sante Feline

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Highland Park Five Fast Presbyterians Ternoon Highland Altoona Wayside Inn The Knights of Turner Challenge Coppess, Gibbs Beadle Carhart Royal Purple William S. Hepner Lloyd Geer Rockwell City Cedar Rapids Slingers Dr. Babbitt Pennsylvania James A. Babbitt Vania University Dem Ular Val Conservatory of Music Theodore Thom Orchestra of Mme. Nordica Cor Kansas University of Kansas
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