OREGON EMERALD
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BUSINESS STAFF.
HAROLD IIAMSTREET
.Adrienne Epplng
Milton Arthur Stoddard
_John DeWItt Gilbert
.Earl W. Murphy |
BUSINESS MANAGER,. .BURLE D. BRAMHALL
Assistant Manager.Louise Allen
Assistants.Lay Carlisle, Jennnette Calkins, Joe Denn, Gertrude ( ovrglll
Circulation Manager...Paul Ileaney
Phone. Editor, B«5 Phone, Manager, 841
Departments
Sports Editor.James S. Sheehy
Assistants .William Hazeltlne
Administration .
Student Actlvltle.Dorothy Parson*
Women's Sports. . „ ... _
Exchanges .Helen Rrenton
General Assignments...John Dundore. Elsie Fltzmaurice, Richard
Avlson Ross Daleglelsch, Martha Tinker, Pearl Cralne, Erma Zimmer
man, Dorothy Dunlway, Luelle Saunders, Rert Woods, Arvo Slmola,
Florida Hill, Adelaide Rake, Beatrice Thurston, Lyle McCroskey, Tracy
Byers Paul Reaney, Douglass Mullarky, Bill Morrison, Jacob Jacobson,
Robert Case, Mellie Parker, Nell Wurwick, Anne Dawson, Lynn Mc
Cready and Miriam Page.
.Helen Hair
ENLISTING FOR HARVEST HANDS
Prof. It. W. Prescott has a plan for
the utilizing of the University acres in
the “backyard” movement of gardening.
We have a profound respect for the con
structive thinking of Prof. Prescott, but
glance for a moment if you will to the
“History of the Bat” column of Mr.
Almack’s in this issue of the Emerald.
A statement of facts found therein should
bring us to the realization that it is not
so much the development of new ncrcage
wo be concerned about ns it is the solv
ing of the problem of efficiently harvest
ing the acreage already utilized, with the
great rush of recruits to the army there
lias been.
Were the population of the United
States so dense that an under-production
of foodstuffs was threatened, then the
problem of gardening all spare ground
even to the campus of the University
might nssume proportions of far great
er magnitude.
But when the facts stare us in the face
that the communities over the state, cen
tered as they are in the agricultural dis
tricts and sections, nre sending 20 young
men from a resident population of 500
or 00 young nz?n from a population of
1200, then we must seriously consider
what we are going to do about the har
vesting of those crops these young men
in former years have directed their en
ergies in doing. Taking the youth front
tlic farm to the armies menus a mobiliza
tion of sturdy young men whose strong
right arms, while Invaluable in directing
tiie mailed fist of Uncle Sam, are power
less in feeding themselves. Some of tile
agricultural communities arc destitute of
young men for harvest hands. Who are
going to take their places?
The problem then for this University
to solve is not how many men can it
send to the army or how many men can
become officers, nor even how can it
utilize its spare acres. But rather should
we ponder on how we can best serve the
nation by efficiently harvesting those
crops from the acres already utilized. We
would be in a foolish predicament, indeed
were we to plant till our ground and then
have the crops go to waste. Mr. Altnack
points out, and it is true, that the acre
age already utilized, will pridm" suffi
ciently. Then let us concentrate on in in
vesting that acreage.
When you vote tomorrow do so with
out prejudice and influenced only by your
own conviction. You will feel much Bet
tor In the result and the welfare of the
student body will he attended to at the
same time.
Student body elections tomorrow morn
inf.
A father in his advice to his son said:
"Go about your affairs with courage,
Dr. M. C. Harris
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Eugene, Oregon
Office Phone VHi Rea. Phone H50
Office hours 10-12; 2-5 p. m.
L. M. Travis
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Dr. B. F. Scaiefe
Physician and Surgeon
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freedom and independence.” Well might
son follow the advice of his father.
Junior week-end is coming. Do your
bit.
The co-ed Emerald appears next Sat
urday. Judging from the personnel of the
staff we are expecting a splendid edition.
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| WAR WARBLINGS
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(ISy Lueile Saunders)
Forward March—I beg your pardon—
“hurch” is the newest. At any rate,
we’re off again.
We are very much indebted to the
man from O. A. C. who was giving in
structions in skirmish fighting. If we
hadn’t this world might never have wit
nessed Ward McKinney’s most graceful
of all graceful advances. How could the
enemy over stop a mau who can skid
fourteen feet on two elbowsV
There are some other performances
we would like to recommend for the ben
efit of the grandstand.
You IVPght Watch
I)e Witt Gilbert's fancy jig—or is it
a bippety hop—when turning corners.
Walter Kennnn trying to tie himself
in a double bow knot during calisthenics
while lie vaguely wonders which is his
right knee.
Douglass Mullarky keeping his bunch
of freshmen from gettting lost.
Jerry llolzman when the boys’ look at
him to see which direction they had best
follow.
The mun in company two who hopped
in circles so lie wouldn’t miss the smiles
from the audience.
Itoss Mclveuna persuading the officers
that he is a physical wreck and can’t
take part in the calisthenics.
And just when we thought the faculty
hud reached the stage beyond reproach,
Professor Robbins had to make the mis
take of going on a promenade all by him
self in the middle of an order and spoil
ed it all.
Hut in the opinion of the esteemed
city editor of the Emerald, Professor
Dunn is the real hero, lie spent his
spare time making up cuts,
It is evidently getting to he the cus
tom when a stranger comes to town
and asks what sights there are to view,
one directs him to the liidgc. Daily a
string of automobiles lines up behind the
bleachers and now with real spring
weather bog pardon, wait till we knock
on wood with spring weather regular
family parties are being made lip.
basket lunches will probably be served
next.
Fashion Note
Wasn’t Ed Shockley’s pose as Winged
Victory just before calisthenics yester
day what you would call rubbing it in a
hit.
Of course there are other things going
on beside war.
And that’s why we begin to wonder.
How many people want hot water
turned into the swimming tank again?
And how much of Mr. Fisher's lawn
(loorge t'ook used up on his little wrest
ling mat hob with a freshman last night?
And whose geese are going to get
cooked in the political pot?
And why Kathlnm would join with
Professor Howe against two defenseless
fema'ea in a debate on economics during
Contemporary lit class. Likewise if
Louise Alien was not forsaking her doc
trines by beating a retreat before the
discussion was over.
Lmiua Woottou, realising the difficulty
in padding out after her experiences with
the Oregana, has kindly favored us with
a solo number entitled: Lament of a
S.'M-er.
First they drill us
Then they grill us v
Soon they’ll bill us
Then they'll kill us.
Then it’s nill us.
We marvel at Kmmi’s remarkable in
sight into the future. I
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HISTORY OFF THE BAT
Interpretations of Current Events
for the Emerald by John Almack.
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War Time Economy
Of no less importance than the raising
and equipping of armies are the final
means to be adopted for the conservation,
and distribution of our industrial pro
ducts, those of both farm and factory.
Legislation looking to this matter has al
ready been introduced in congress: The
.Sumner bill creating a farm produce ex
change; the Ayres’ bill prohibiting the
dealing in futures in farm products; and
the Cumins' bill prohibiting the use of
grains in the manufacture of malt or
distilled liquors.
Not only distribution, but production
is likely to be supervised by the govern
ment. The Agricultural department is
completing an organization for directing
the amount and nature of the products
of industries, and the shifting of labor
and capital form to another as necessity
may demand.
The Agricultural department shows a
tendency “to view with alarm” the in
dustrial situation. Statements in the
daily papers, and bulletins are being is
sued enjoining the need of the practice
of rigid economy. Special agents are be
ing sent to all parts of the country to
arouse the farmers to the duty of speed
ing, up, and increasing the food supply.
“Conditions are simply appalling”, said a
government agent in Chicago, last week;
“We will be out of food by fall.” The very
alarming view here taken is justified by
the imperative demand that a shortage
I lie prevented, rather than by what is
actually expected.
Certain interests and individuals are
advocating practices and precautions that
are indefensible economically. A sup
\ posed authority seriously suggests that
j the women of the country adopt a uni
form, nnd give the mouey saved by pur
chasing clothing now in vogue among
females, to the Red Cross. “The Dry
floods Economist” naturally objects to
this. The adoption of such a measure
would paralyze the manufacturers en
gaged in making clothing for women.
Their capital would be destroyed, and
thousands thrown out of employment.
Stocks of goods now on hand in the
warehouses, and retail stores would be
come practically worthless. There would
he no attempt at present to regulate
prices or kinds of clothing, but it would
be wise to limit purchases of food”.
Rut if the latter is done, what will he the
effect upon the grocer, nnd the manu
facturer of food products? Would it not
effect them exactly as the manufacturer
of clothing would he affected by a sud
den change in the demand of normal
times It seems that aside from elim
inating extravagance, and stimulating
production in staples, there can be i_o
rapid change in our economic practices
and customs with disturbing the balance
between production and consumption,
which would likely produce a serioi.s
crisis.
There is a need of increased produc
tion in certain lines to meet the demands
of our armies, and of our allies who are
unable to maintain production to equal
their needs. Yet there is no need to
destroy the commercial and manufactur
ing prosperity of the nation by unwise
and unnecessary means. Business as
usual is not possible: it should be more
efficient, equitable, nnd economical.
Economy, howc ver, does not mean miser
liness, atm hoarding of money and food
should be discouraged. The people, in
their desire to lay by a store of staple
provisions, were largely responsible for
the great increase in prices. Thete will
tie a greater need of capital than ever
before; it is one of th requisites of
production, and money should be kept in
the bank or otherwise put in use.
The food situation is the most alarm
ing according to authorities, yet with
reasonable economy, no extravagance,
and the maintenance of production to the
average of the past five years, should
1 not be a matter of serious concern. Our
! average production of wheat for the past
five years lias been 750.000,000 bushels.
We have used annually, 000,000,000
bushels. Last year, we exported 180,
000,000. Thus, considering what is now
on hand, if the crop comes up to the
average (and in 1010 it was 210.000,
000 bushels a hovel there is no reason
for fearing a food shortage during the
coining year, and no occasion for the in
creased prices for wheat, flour, and
bread. The fact that prices have so
materially advanced, point out why the
government should prohibit speculation
in necessities, and fix maximum prices.
Ac preseut. it seems probable that
both constructive and precautionary leg
islation will be adopted by the preseut
congress looking to the control of the
food situation. The Agricultural depart
ment will likely soon take charge of food
distribution, enforce food conservation,
prohibit speculation in food products,
buy and sell, prohibit the use of grain in
liquors, and set maximum prices.
WATCH HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
During the abseuce of Professor F.
I». Stetson of the school of education,
his class will observe the model lessons
by the different classes at the University
high school.
Bernice Lucas Will Edit Annual
Woman’s Edition of Emerald.
New Style of Heads Will Change
Appearance of Paper; Sur
prises Promised.
At a special meeting of Theta Sigma
Phi Bernice Lucas was chosen to edit
the Woman’s Emerald, which makes its
appearance next Saturday, in the ab
sence of Echo Zahl who has gone to
Seattle to work on the Seattle Star.
The whole staff has been reorginazed
and plans are well under way for the
edition. The girls promise some new fea
tures and some surprises in store for the
Junior Week-end paper. Special depart
ments are being planned. The staff which
will get out the paper follows:
Editor-in-Chief.Bernice Lucas
Assistant Editor.Jean Bell
City Editor .Helen Brenton
Copy Reader......Clytie Hall
Proof Reader.Elizabeth- Aumiller
Managing Editor.Emma Wootton
Business Staff—
Business Manager.Louise Allen
Assistant Manager.Lucile Watson
Assistants. .Jeannette Calkins, Gertrude
Cowgill and Rosamund Shaw.
Departments—
Sports.Helen Johns
Fentures .y.Bess Col man
Drnniaties .Rosalind Bates
Society .Helen Ourrey
Administration .Adrienne Epping
Exchanges.Jean Bell
Assistants—
Gladys Wilkins, Lillian Porter, Doro
thy Parsons, Mary Johns, Lucile Saun
ders Dorothy Duniway, Martha Tinker.
Miriam Page, Elsie Fitzmaurice, Ade
laida Lake, Jean Geisler, Frances Blu
rock, Mildred Garland, Pearl Craine,
Loiraine Mahony, Carrie Stevens, Edna
Howd, Marie Beach. Beatrice Thurston,
Mellie Parker, Aleyne Johnson.
WILL ISSUE TRADE DIRECTORY
The school of commerce with the co
operation of the Portland Chamber of
Commerce is getting out a directory of
the trade industry of the state. The bul
letin will go to press in about two weeks
and is to be for free distribution. It
will deal with the industries, resources,
location of firms, distribution of products
and amount of values in the various
trade institutions of Oregon.
CO-EDS TIE ITCH
Willamette Downed by Oregon
Tennis Team.
Return Tourney Scheduled for
Saturday of Junior Week
End.
The women’s varsity tennis team chalk
ed up one more victory for the Lemon
Yellow Saturday when they defeated the
Willamette co-eds in a three-match duo
tournament.
The women representing Oregon were
Adrienne Epping. Caroline Alexander and
Marjorie Kay.
Miss Epping won the first singles
match. Her opponent. Edna Billings,
was outclassed from the first. Miss Ep
ping won the serve on the toss and in a
few minutes checked up five games to
her credit. Miss Billings won the next
game and Miss Epping easily closed up
the set by taking the seventh in four
straight points, making the set 6-1. The
second set of the match resulted in the
same score.
Miss Alexander, who represented Ore
gon in the second match, was placed un
der a disadvantage inasmuch as Willam
ette played their strongest player against
her. However, Miss Alexander put up a
plucky fight and during all three sets of
the match the outcome was uncertain un
til the end. Mary Findley, of Willamette,
won the first set after a hard fight, 6-1.
On the change of court Miss Alexander
pressed her opponent harder and eventu
ally carried off the set on a 7-5 score.
The third set was close with every point
hotly contested. In the end Miss -Find
ley’s powerful sideline drives proved too
much for Miss Alexander and the match
ended with a 0--4 score in favor of Will
amette.
The third and deciding match of dou
bles was played by Misses Kindiey and
lVrkius of Willamette and Masses Kay
and Epping of Oregon. Neither team
seemed sure of itself at first, and the
ball was ping-ponged back and forward
with no decisive playing on either side.
After a slow first set won by Willamette
on a 7-5 score the Oregon, co-eds woke
up and went after Willamette with whirl
wind servt s. fast lino and c:. s> c. n. i
drives and literally played Willamette off
their feet. Miss Epping winning several
love games on her serve and Miss Kay
making some splendid net and placing
plays. They rapidly piled tip twelve con
secutive games, finishing the match and
tournament with two ts-0 sets.
A return tourney has been scheduled
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THAN A FINE FACE
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
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is the expression, the life, the free
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EASE and comfort of motion—
unconsciousness of any restraint—
permit this freedom, this joy and
zest which gives true expression to
beauty.
IT IS along these lines—taking
health and joy in life as a basis—that
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Price $3.50 to $8-50
LARGE'S
865 Willamette St.
Phone 525
with Willamette for Saturday of Junior
Week-end at Eugene. The matches will
be played off on the cement court by the
library at 11 o’clock.
Fijis Score
(Continued from page one)
away. Tuerck singled, scoring Simola. ,
Lind followed suit, bringing in Knudsen.
Hedges struck out but Risley got on
through Jacobson’s error. Wilson’s sec- j
ond hit, Sheehy’s walk and Knudsen’s
terrific home run swat to right center j
made the count nine for the inning.
Three more runs were scored off Cen- j
ter. who changed places with Jacobson at |
the beginning of the fourth. Errors again
were partly responsible. By mutual
agreement the contest was called at the
end of the fifth inning.
Tomorrow Sigma Chi and 1'hi Gamma
Delta meet in the first game of the fin- .
als. The. winner meets the victorious
team in the game this afternoon between
Sigma Nu and Delta Tau for the champ
inship Friday at 2 p. m. These games
are set for nine innings.
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H. D. Sheldon to Speak at Meeting of
Club Tonight.
It. D. Sheldon, dean of the school of
education will deliver a lecture this
evening at the Osborne Hotel on
“Mothers and School Ma’ams”, at a
meeting of the Bound Table, a society
composed of men in town who are Uni
versity graduates, and university pro
fessors.
Other topics to be discussed at this
meeting are Educational Preparedness or
the school system of the county to add
most to national efficiency and sug
gestions as to the lines of educational
work in the school of most use to the
country from the standpoint of the war.
Mr. Sheldon will deliver a lecture on
“Philosophy of Modern Education” be
fore the Elementary Department of the
National Education association at Port
land in July.
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