13, 1942
TUESDAY; JANUARY 13, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Life History of Coney Island 'Sodom by the Sea'
By R. W. DERR
Oliver Pilat and Jo Ranson, two New York newspapermen have done their country a service by recording the quaint and illuminating history of America's biggest pleasure resort, held by some, too, to be America's biggest sinkhole of iniquity. In their book, Sodom by the Sea, an affectionate history of Coney Island, the authors select, from among the thousands of incidents, enough stories and happenings about the world-famous place to fill more than 300 pages of highly entertaining reading.
From the first, though nothing more harmful than food—and some drink—was served to the aristocrats who avoided the long-drawn-out church services by driving their carriages on Sunday along the private road that led to the hotel, the island was denounced as wicked by both church-goers and moralists.
the possibilities of the sandy stretch, and he built the first hotel, intending it for an exclusive place.
The story of Coney Island began in 1830, when pirate silver brought the first real crowd. Thomas Stillwell was the first to see
The authors sift the stack of historical tales and exploits about Coney Island, and select material enough for orderly chapters dealing first with the political era, when groups found "Sodom" an excellent place for their drinking and fighting parties; then, successively, they tell of outlaws, the race track crowd, such pugilists as James J. Corbett, John L. Sullivan, Bob Fitzsimmons, and Lim Jeffries; and the customary concept of Coney Island, the shows and entertainment areas.
Although the entire book is good reading, some of the spectacles described in the chapter dealing with entertainment probably are the author's best. Here is described the lyrics and honky-tonks, the petty grafting in the music and dance halls, where patrons entered, not only at the risk of their pursues, but of their lives.
Girls, especially, who have been through "The Bug House," "The House of Fun," or a carnival attraction of similar title, will have considerable sympathy and interest as they read about the participants at the "Insanitarium," as the oldest continuously operated show in the amusement park is called. Previously it had been named the "Blowhole Theater." The authors trace, in the same chapter, many of the other interesting exhibits and attractions, including the Lilliputian village, a complete town, sealed and built to the size of 300 midgets. Everything was in precise proportion, from the theater to furniture in the homes.
Readers will find the chapter on side shows interesting, too. It tells the story of Jolly Irene, who weighed 689 pounds; Jane Darnell, known as Madam Olga, the bearded lady, who really was a lady, had been married four times, and boasted a 13-inch beard; the Blue Man, who kept himself that way by taking silver nitrate; and dozens of other freaks who made Coney Island their headquarters from time to time. Here were also to be found several pairs of "Siamese" twins, the Wild Man of Borneo who spoke to a society matron, and who, in turn, recognized him as the man who cleaned their furnace; and others, reviewed with gusto.
Most readers will enjoy the account of the baby incubators, which had been operated by Dr. Martin Arthur Courney for more than 40 years, and who, during that time, has seen 6,500 of the 8,000 premature babies, some weighing as little as a pound and a half, many less than two pounds, grow and live, after having been cared for there.
The writers are said to have gathered much of the material from personal experience. In doing so, they have preserved the aura of romance
which hangs over the name of Coney Island, for Coney Island is a typically American as the hot dog it helped to make famous.
The book is a storehouse of rich and varied material. It is lavish with anecdote, as colorful, as racy and as entertaining as the Island itself must be. It is a book not to be laid down until completed.
Jay Talks Ready
Jay Talks, I.S.A. newspaper, may be obtained by calling for them at the I.S.A. office in the sub-basement of the Memorial Union building any afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
GUAYULE MAY---final exam. Anyone with spring fever probably wouldn't give a very hard quiz because hard ones take so much checking when graded.
(continued from page six) uation a shot in the arm. Although production is at a minimum now, guayule growing may be in the crystal ball of the future for not only Texas and California, but all states where conditions are favorable.
Pi K. A. "B" won from Carruth "B" 21 to 14 in a rough and tumble fray during which official Al Protiva had to caution both squads about their court manners. Every member of the Carruth squad scored in this battle, while Pi K. A. Don Shreve chalked up 14 points to be high man for the game.
"Sunshine and studying for finals doesn't mix—so why study for the finals?" Such a thought is a happy one, but, sadly illogical.
The scoring team of Jim Brown and "Little Jack" Horner swept Phi Psi "B" to a 41 to 8 win over Acacia "B" as the two gentlemen aforementioned put in 26 points between them. Superior Phi Psi athletic material was responsible for the win, although Acacia's fought to the last minute. Phi Psi's were guilty of only two fouls in this victory.
Or if you are good in politics, fibbing, polishing, or some such related art, you might take your prof. on a picnic in the sunshine and let him catch a good case of spring fever just before he makes out your
Finals, Sunshine Come Hand-in-Hand to Hill
"But isn't there any way we can mix the two?"
Sure, if you've got the strength to do it. For instance, you are free to sit on a limb of a tree (the ground is still too wet) in the sunshine and study. Or if you don't want to sit on the limb, you might hook your legs around it and hang upside-down to study. Lots of people complain about this latter method because they say they can't concentrate in this un-orthodox position.
SPE'S STAGE RALLY--final exam. Anyone with spring fever probably wouldn't give a very hard quiz because hard ones take so much checking when graded.
By DEAN SIMS
After a couple of harrowing weeks of snow, ice and frigid winds, for the sun to burst forth and give us a pre-mature spring is an act of fate—especially for it all to happen here just before finals. Now the job is for us to summon-up enough will-power to cast aside the beckoning of $ \circ $
to cast aside the beckoning of the outdoors and concentrate on the books.
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Phi Shi's Run Up Score
GIRLS: Nicely furnished, warm room, quiet for study. Kitchen privileges. Near campus. Phone 2495J. 620-71
FOR RENT: One or two rooms. Private bath. Hotel service. Garage. Telephone 815. 609-70
Then you might write to some branch of the army and request that they draft your professor—make sure and request that they jerk him before Jan. 22, or whenever your final is. If he's in the army it's a cinch he's not going to give you a quiz. He'll probably be swished away so rapidly that he won't have time to ask anyone else to give it to you. So you're set.
WANT ADS
Other possible ways for you to enjoy our wonderful weather and, at the same time, pass the finals with flying colors include shooting your prof., shooting yourself, joining the army, flanking out—or the old method of polishing like heck.
ROOMS for rent: Girls. Room and board $25 per month. Room with cooking privileges, $9-$10. Mrs. Rice, 1230 Tenn. Phone 1155. 621-71
GIRLS — For rent. Sleeping rooms
$7.50 and $0.00. Mrs. Duncan, 1247
LOST--TKE fraternity pin, reward.
Dean Mitchellson. 622-72.
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ROOMS FOR BOYS: Will have vacancies 2nd semester. One single and one double room. 1216 Louisiana. Phone 2453. 618-70
The All-American chowderhead has his troubles on the field in the new comedy hit from 20th Century-Fox, Mark Hellinger’s "Rise and Shine." That’s Jack Oakie carrying the ball, and it looks very much as if Linda Darnell and George Murphy will have to carry him off the field! This thriller tsarts Wednesday for 4 days at the Granada.
WANTED: Wire coat hangers. Must be in good condition. We will pay 1/2 each, delivered to our store. Carl's. 608-70
REAL CHOWDERHEAD!
KANSAN CLASSIFIED ADS K.U.66
SWOPE'S for PASTELS
SKIRTS
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Stadium Barber & Beauty Shop
3 barbers—Joe Lech, John
Kliewer, Frank Vaughan
2 beauty operators
1033 Mass. Phone 310
1033 Mass. Phone 310
Marion Rice Dance Studio Private Lessons in Ballroom Dancing
927 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Mass. St.
Latest Used Phonograph Records — Reasonable
JOHNNY'S GRILL
1017 1/2 Mass. Phone 961
LOCK and KEY SERVICE
Sporting Goods
Guns and Ammunition
RUTTER'S SHOP
1014 Mass. Phone 319
1014 Mass.
"It Pays To Look Well"
HOTEL ELDRIDGE BARBER SHOP
Money Loaned on Valuables Unredeemed guns, clothing, for sale
WOLFSON'S
743 Mass. Phone 675
DR. C. F. O'BRYON Dentist Office, Phone 570,9451/2 Mass. Residence, Phone 1956,1321 Tenn
FOR PIPES
Look at the ELDRIDGE PHARMACY First.
BURGERT'S
Shoe Service
1113 Mass. St. Phone 141
Webster Collegiate Dictionaries
$3.50
KEELER'S BOOK STORE Phone 33 939 Mass.
Glasses Fitted Eyes Examined Broken Lenses Duplicated
NOLL OPTICAL CO.
839½ Mass. Over Royal Shoe Store
Res. Ph. 761 Office Phone 979
STENOGRAPHIC BUREAU
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Journalism Building
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ROCK CHALK 12th & Oread
Meals Sandwiches Fountain Service Under Student Management
HIXON'S
721 Mass.
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