Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1915-02-05
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

raphy, Civics, Higher Algebra and a
course in Oratory. Mr. Luce has
charge of the oratorical course. 1t is
which has previously been given, be-
ing entirely on the composition,
structure and delivery Of orations.
One remarkable feature about our
high school facilities is the fact that
the students have access to goodly
number of magazines and papers
which discuss the important ques
tons Of the day. The magazines
number about thirty, consisting Of
the best that are in circulation.
There are about four college papers.
Current Events, and the Chicago
Daily Tribune. With this range of
material, the students are able to
come in touch with the leading i'm
portant issues of the day.
| Perhaps a good many wonder why
the curtains are SO frequently pulled
down along the Senior row. Proba-
bly, the Seniors are afraid that the
radiant sunshine will lower the dig
nifty with which they are viewed by
the lower classmen if freckles should
consequently appear.
| Last Wednesday the Senior English
| class became involved in discus
sion concerning some doctrine hand
ed down by philosophers. The main
issue was that of sound, as to
whether it was only a mental repre-
sentation, being true only to those
who could hear; for example, If a
| cannon We're to be fired off and there
was no one within hearing distance,
would there be sound? Is sound
possible without hearing factor? 1t
is probably the common belief that
where there is occasion for con-
cussion or a so-called "noise." there
is a sound whether there is an ear
within hearing distance or not. This
would be most natural but great
many deep thinking philosophers
have wearied their brains on the
contrary principle.
The preparation for the 1915 An
nual is nearing completion. The
majority of the Annual board have
spent great deal Of time in it's
preparation, and there is no doubt
that star Annual will soon make it's
| appearance.
A marked feature and character
istic of the American people upon
which the prosperity Of this republic
depends is the ever present sense Of
loyalty and patriotism. One day last
week, the United States history class
was discussing what the United
States had given to tn world, when
they CHANGED to touch upon the idea
Of freedom, and Mr.. Tiss, in his COM
ment, suggested something worth as
Stimulating. He stated that when a
| person emigrates to another coun-
try to escape political. social or re-
l.gious persecution and to seek new
environment in another country,
that it is his duty to be loyal to that
| government. II he has tired OF the
environment in one country ann
seeks a better one in another which
more nearly suits his ideals. he
should remain faithful to that coun-
try. If he has sought that country
for hise own interest, and is going to
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onment, the advantages and oppor-
tunities Of that place, why shouldn't
he remain faithful to it's principles?
When he has deserted one place to
find satisfaction in another. is 1t not
his duty to uphold that place when
duty calls? II he does not then he
neglects to pay tribute for his re-
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always remain sincere for his moth
err or his father land, but when his
best personal interests are conferred
in another place and he has so des-
ignated by his removal to that place.
then that is where his loyalty, his
faithfulness, his thankfulness should
be expressed.
The program given by the Dolli-
yer society Friday afternoon was dis
tinguished by several features. All
Of the numbers showed preparation.
The first number was the boys glee
club. This was the first appearance
Of this body, and although it was
perhaps not so polished as the girls
glee club yet it probably created as
much excitement on the part Of the
boys themselves. Following this was
story Of the high school clock, by
Louise Salisbury, which. proved very
interesting. This was followed by
speech by Earl Grabau on 1.-The
Panama Canal" Next was a reading
by Lila Bawden and then music by
Macie Miller and an original story by |
Alice Beach. The newspaper read by
Boyd Mcvety was interesting. me
boys orchestra presented an interest |
ing feature and amused US with some |
lively selections.
The last number was contributed
By a member of the faculty, Miss |
Rieke. This was very important IS
we'll as interesting since it consisted
of a Criticism of the nHn1rarn The