The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
Commencement Exercises

Despite the stormy condition of the weather on last Friday evening good sized audience assembled at the Ma jestic theatre to witness the Com mencement exercises of the Green For est High School.
 The entertainment for the entire evening was furnished by the class, be- ing the wish of Prof. Perrill. that our people might see, hear and know just what the product of the school is.
 It is hoped that the practice of re- quiring each graduate to take part in the graduating exercises will stimulate the interest of the students in literary work during the school course.
 The following program was rendered, each member of the class being repre- sented, and each doing his part well. March, American Festival March, |" Englemann, Mrs. A. l.. Kinney Invocation ~ Rev. c. H. Sherman. dluCdlory y- NeHeIld LdntZ. Essay, "The Red Cross' Ethel Kenner. Vocal Solo, "Good-Bye Sweet Day" -- ----------..------- Fred Ramsey. Class History Estel Alfred. Class Prophecy Velma Benedict. Essay, ''The Mission of the United States Alfred. Piano Solo, "Second Valse," Op 65, Goddard, Evalena Benedict. Class Poem Miles Harper Valedictory Address, Patriotism Audrey Collier. Address to Class and Presentation of Diplomas J. P. Perrill.
 Another class has gone out from our high school to mingle in civil life. Of course it is impossible to fore tell what the destiny of these young people will be, but beyond doubt they will be better citizens, better neigh bors, better and more efficient workers than they would have been had they not come in contact with some of the worlds best thought during their school life.
 There is no safeguard to liberty so trustworthy as an enlightened citizen ship. The very value of real estate in community varies with the culture of it's owner. So much does education add to the efficiency of workers that statistics prove that pupils time in High School is worth at least ten dollars per day to him in earning capacity.
 The high school should be closely correlated with the community in which it is located and, when it is, it pays a better dividend than any other invest ment
 The class was in receipt of the following letter from Mrs. H. P. Bur ney, which was appreciated by each one.
 Neosho. Mo-, May 5, 1917.
 Class of 1917.
 Green Forest High School.
 Dear girls and boys.
 1 received the invitations which you so kindly sent me. am glad you still remember me, and only wish 1 could send each one of you gift, but I can only send my love and best wishes.
 I expect much from your class and hope will not be disappointed. like your class motto for truly this is the commencement of life in it's fullest sense for you. 1 hope to hear that each one of you will go on, and study elsewhere, for you are each fitted to fill high place in life, and you cannot attain the best without thorough education.
 May your ideals be lofty, and may the world be better and brighter for you having lived in it is the wish of your friend.
 Mrs. Mamie M. Burney.
 Old papers for sale at The Tribune office.
 Get Something on Stubble Land.
 Somebody has to raise everything our soldiers eat. Do your bit and get something on stubble land Produce more food and more forage for meat production. Cow peas, peanuts, sor- ghum and sweet potatoes can still be planted. The yields of forage from these late planted crops are good even though lighter than can usually be ex- pected from the earlier plantings. A combination of sorghum and cowpeas, seeded with grain drill, will probably produce as large yield of forage as any thing. Corn planted in rows five or six feet apart with cowpeas, soybeans, or peanuts drilled through the middle is a good practice where grain is desired and the forage can be pastured. Planting cowpeas or soybeans in the row with corn makes an excel,- ent combination for the silo, especially on good soils.