THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Official student paper of the University of Kansas EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Addison R. Massey Associate Editor Pauline Newman Associate Editor John J. McKenna Campus Editor Marion F. Collins Sport Editor Joe Tol Producer Jon Wither Plain Tales Editor George McVey Alumni Editor Amanda Winters Phyllis Wingert BUSINESS STAFF Lloyd H. Ruppenthal___Business Mgr James Connelly___Asst't Business Mgr Conwell Carlson___Asst't Business Mgr BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS Eualia Dougherty Elmer Seifert George Gage Subscription price $2.50 in advance for the first nine months of the academic year; $2.00 for one semester; $6 a month; or 15 cents a week. Entered as second-class mail matter September 17, 1910, at the post office at Lawrence, Kansas, under the act of March 2, 1873. Published in the afternoon five times a week by students in the Department of Journalism, University of Kansas, from the press of the Department of Journalism. Address all communication to THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Lawrence, Kansas Kansas K. U. 25 and 66 Phones. K. U. 25 and 66 The Daily Kannan ams, to pique the interest of University of Kansas; to go furrowed by standing for the ideals the authors of the writers; to be clean; to be cheerful; to leave more serious problems to leave more serious problems serve to the best of its ability the university. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1921 THE VALUE OF HISTORY IN COLLEGE Many of us consider history a dry subject. Yet if we could get a glimpse of the significance of its study, we would immediately view it in another light. To have a good knowledge of the general problems of one's race, political, social and economic, is listed as one of the major requisites of an educated person by a noted writer in the Atlantic Monthly. The more one thinks it to be true, the more he realizes it to be true. The study of history, while emphasizing the political problems, necessarily deals to a great extent with the social and economic problems. "But history is of the past, and I am concerned with the present," says the would-be-practical student. He fails to realize that small things of the present too often are out of proportion and too difficult of solution without the perspective that a knowledge of a similar problem and solution in the past gives. History may not repeat itself but the same fundamental problems come up again and again in the course of human events. One example of the valuable perspective that history gives to the present is that of the French Revolution which was looked upon by all the outside world as wholly evil. It did have serious dangers but the final result we now know to be the beginning of the modern epoch of political and civil freedom. The present Russian upheaval is undoubtedly destructive in its doctrines as they are now, but in time real benefit will emerge from the chaos and will effect every one of us for good, as it threatens to affect every one of us in a harmful way in the immediate present. Many other illustrations taken from history could be given to show how it makes present day perplexing problems of our nation and consequently of our individual welfare, easier of sound solution. There is no doubt that the study of the past affairs of men is invaluable in rounding out a University education, and preparing the college man and woman for the responsibilities and problems of their generation. JUST GETTING BY! "Not tonight, Jack. The old man I had to get down to business." And so runs the trend of much of our thought. We work because somebody tells us we must. The whole system seems to be compulsory in effect. We direct our friends not to take anything under so-and-so because "he makes you work." We recommend this or that course as being easy to get through. We sit andidget for fifty minutes and when the whale blows, we make one grand rush for the door. Get by? Sure! It's the easiest thing we know! We "get by" for four years and then they hand us a diploma. But whom in the world do we think we are beating by this wonderful little game of ours? Assuredly it would be much easier for the average instructor to simply smile and let us go. But unfortunately, when we puff out our chests and inform our prospective employers that we are college graduates, they frequently smile. And their smiles are born of years of experience. It's the old, old story. Every year, thousands of graduates are finding out to their sorrow that a more degree is often more of a liability than an asset. And some day we'll all have to be introduced to a pay envelope, Shame, isn't it? We take so much pride in our gold-brillking propensities, only to find that the time we only have been fooling ourselves! THE DICTOGRAPH CHAPERON "The dictograph chaperon," says the K. C. Star, "which is being installed by many fond parents in Chicago and many other wild cities, is merely an improvement on the old fashioned little brother. The invention was necessary because little brother is never at home nowadays." Now let us consider its uses here at the University where the little brother has never been known. In the first place it would eliminate the chaperons who think it their paramount duty to sit the evening out in the front parlor, regardless of the number of couples, or their pre- vigil reputation. There she sits, the whole evening out, with grim determination stamped on every line of her face, confident that she will see all and hear all. Whereby, if the dictograph were installed her duties would be lightened and to say the least, less obsequious. She could retire at the usual hour, sleep as only a person can sleep who has no troubles, and arise in the morning with anticipations of hearing an exact reproduction of the goings on of the night before. Then she could report the dictograph's record to the authorities as being favorable or unfavorable. The only objection to this instrument is that it would be an inefficient dance chaperon. A dance chaperon's duty is to see things, for very little conversation takes place at a dance except when the gentleman steps on the ladie' too and begs her pardon. In Japan when the subscriber rings p, the operator may be expected to be k. "What number does the honorary star of the moon and stars serve?" "Hohi two-three." Silence. Then the exchange resumes: "Will the honorable person prays y forgive the inadequacy of the insignificant service and permit this humble slave of the wire to inform him that the never-to-be-sufficiently-ceased line is busy?"—life. On Other Hills At a recent meeting of the Wesleyan faculty a set of rules were made making it compulsory for the students to attend chapels of the y, M, Y. and Y, W. and class chapels. Also at conference at convocation was decided upon. "You will absorb a lot of that college spirit, it's going to be contagious this year, so you might as well get it now," the paper states. According to the Oklahoma Daily "Well begun is halfway commenced when you're speaking of the enrollment process." A unique advertisement in the State Normal Bulletin is "Walk a flight of stains and save 20c on a hair cut." We haven't received any reward for our advertising of the "Hawaiian Nights" at the Fair in yesterdays' column, but we have figures to show attendance at the Fair was increased appropriately by our suggestions. Hercetofore it has been the policy of the editor of this column, upon assuming the new duties, to endore some sort of a platform. So let it row be said that a concierge enthuisse would be called to make a record here of all the tales on the Hill, and doubly so, to make them plain. Plain Tales from the Hill The scales over in the athletic department record "Chub Fraker" as having lost seventeen pounds the second night he was out to football practice. We are of the opinion that the field will soon become greaty at that rate. At the rate reports are coming in concerning the curiosity of some freshmen we have come to the conclusion that they drink cordial wine, consequently think they live a cordial invitation to go anywhere they wish. Professor Templem made this statement in one of his classes the other day: "If you went into a store and bought something you would get shet, wouldn't you?" Had that pertinacious professor of the Colby schools attended the varsity dances Saturday night probably half of the men present would have been there. I watched pulling the Arnie Bell stunt of administering the faust smelling salts. Forfiture of participation in school activities in addition to twenty weeks' suspension before reinstitution will be the punishment meted out to Kansas City high school students acknowledging membership in fraternities, sororites, or in other secret organizations associated with the secret society ruling passed last night by the board of education. Students expelled from school in the future must present to the board of education satisfactory evidence of withdrawal from such organizations, and they shall be required to wait for a period of twenty weeks of active school sessions before restoration to curricular activities. Johnston's Chocolate, soft or hard centers—a large variety and fresh every week—Rankin Drug Store. Christian Association Week, Sept. 26-30, 1921 Y. M.C.A. — Y.W.C.A. Some of the places where these amounts will go: The K.U. Y.M.C.A. Needs $5,600 The K.U. Y.W.C.A. Needs $3,200 Room and employment bureau expense Freshman and Big Sister work Loss on "K" books All-University socials employment strategic campaign Office rent and expense Telephone and telegraph Printing and Postage Salary of secretaries HEAR BLACKMAN, The "FIGHTING PARSON" WEDNESDAY, CONVOCATION 10:00 Y. M.C.A. — Y.W.C.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS Wanted at the Book Exchange—Hunter's *Psychology*, Cleiand's *Geology*, Greever and Jones' Handbook of Writing; Brice's *Citizenship*; Gateau's *Motivational History*; Sherman's Food Products; Wells and Hart's Algebra; Ramsey's Spanish Grammar; Fuentes and Francis Spanish Grammar; Young's Astronomy, Manual of Extremepartners; Arthur MacMurray; Welton's Logic. The University of Kansas Chapter of Dames will hold its first meeting of the year, Wednesday afternoon, September 28, at 3 o'clock on Mrs. Hatty Wilkins, 1321 Vermont St. The Dames. The University is ready to meet the social needs of wives of University students. Chapters are located in nearly all the larger schools of the United States. No personal invitations are being sent out but wives of all K. U. students are welcome to attend. You will certainly invite to be present at the meeting next Wednesday afternoon. Hygiene classes for men will meet Tuesday, September 27, and Wednesday, September 28, in Room 106, gymm@unimel—DXJ Naismith Jaimish. There will be a meeting of the Miami County Club, Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Sigma Chi house. There will be a special presentation that all members be present. The first meeting of Phi Delta Kappa, professional educational fraternity, will be held at 7:30 Wednesday in koon 120, Fraser. All members are urged to be present. Signed, Gee G. Struble, Sec. Beginning tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 27, material will be checked out to track athletes. This will continue for the next three days and during this time no feeble man can be obtained - Forrest G. Allen. New and old Owls will meet at the Sigma Cii House Tuesday night at 7:30. Walter Blaken, president. WANT ADS LOST—Small blue purse containing money. Finder please call 1408. Lucile O'reay and Hazel Carey c25 event the weekend at their homes in Kansas City, Mo. PHI DELTA THETA has an F. A. U. Hall date on Oct. 7 which it wishes to dispose of. Call 248. 10-3-18 9-5-14 F. B. McCOLLOCH, Druggist L. E. Waterman and Conklin Fountain Pens THE REXALL STORE 847 Mass. St. "Suiting You" THAT'S MY BUSINESS WM. SCHULTZ 917 Mass, St. ROOM for two $ \mathrm {b o y s}。 $ Dandy room and location. 1414 Tenn. 10-2-19 STOLEN~From 2nd floor cloak rach. Chemistry Bldg. A Marx-Max- garabdine. Reward. Leroy Goodman. 1126 Hio. Phone 454. 10-5-17 FOR RENT—Canoe. Call 1075 Blue. 10-5-15 FOR SALE--New silver-plated Boehm system flute. Call at 17 West Fourteenth. Phone 1414. Detectives are on the trail of the party who took the tan gabardine coat from Spooner library between 8:15 and 9:00 Tuesday evening. Immediately the coat be by mail to the Kansan Business Office will save exposure. 8-5-10 10-5-16 WANTED—To rent a cello. Phone 2297 Red. 1023 Miss. 8-5-11 LOST—U. S. Avalaton mug pin. Finder ere please phone 1202. Miss Carey, Reward. 9-5-12 LOST—New brown Woolf Bros. hat. Finder please call 285 and leave address. 9-5-13 LOST—Fountain pen near crossing cast of Chemistry building. Call 1050B. Reward. For tired feet use Nyals Foot Easem gives perfect rest.—Rankin Drug Company. PROFESSIONAL CARDS LAWRENCE OPTICAL COMPANY (Exc- mensive Optometrist). Eyes exam- glasses made. Office 1025 Mass. DALE PRINTING COMPANY. First class work. Prices reasonable. Phone 228. 1027 Mass. Street. THOMAS ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP. Rubber heels in 10 minutes any time. 1017½ Mass. L. H. FRINK, DENTIST. Located over People State Bank Bidg. Phones: Office 571, Res. 1715. DR. BIBTIBBS, DENTIST. Office at 927 Mass. Phone 183. BULLOCK PRINTING COMPANY. Stationery-printing of all kinds. Bowersock Bldg. DRS, WELCH AND WELCH, CHIRO- PRACTORS, graduates of Palmer school. Phone 115. Office over Houk's. STUDENTS HOE HOP R. O. Burgert, Prop. 1113 Mass. Headquarters for Fine Findings. Phone 141 Drescher's Correct Phrase for Woman & Misses Varsity--Wed.& Thu. Bowersock-Thu.only New Suits Have Many a Touch of Fur Queen of a King of a Hundred Louis. There's a certain snugness about a fur-framed Suit and a most comfortable feeling when nestling one's chin down into the sleeve of a collar. But fur has found many ways of embellishing both the skirt and jacket of many modish Suits. Even collars of generous proportions still allow some of the snags to at least be carefully matched bills compose new sections border designs. "Deception" A Rise of Loyal Backs a Throne Varsity Played by a cast of 7,000 people. Filmed in the most stupendous settings ever built. Featuring Europe's foremost, director, by Ernest Lubitsch, the man who created "Passion." 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