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The Daily Nebraskan
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
EDITORIAL STAFF
Katharine Newbranca Editor In Chief
Qaylord Davis : Managing Editor
Helen Howe Associate Editor
Howard Murfln Ne Editor
Jack Landale Editor
Oswald Black Sports Editor
Helen Giltner Society Editor
Robert I Cook Military Editor
BUSINESS STAFF
Glen H. Gardner.. Business Manager
Dwight Slater Assistant Business Manager
REPORTORIAL STAFF
Marian Henninger Gayle Vincent Grubb Sadie Finch
Rhe Nelson Jeff Machamer Emll J. Konicek
Patricia' Maloney Betty Riddell Kattoerine Brenke
Viola Kleinke Leonard Cowley Mary Hening
Offices: News, Basement, University Hall; Business, Basement,
Administration Building.
Telephones: News and Editorial, B-2S16; Business, B2597.
Night, all Departments, B6696.
Published every day except Saturday and Sunday during the col
lege year. Subscription, per semester, $1.
Entered at the postoffice at Lincoln, Nebraska, as second-class
mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
The flu, like the poor, is still with us.
Yesterday's report shows several new cases of influenza and the
death of Ralph Gehrinp, "21, of Superior, but as yet no action to close
schools, to prevent the further spread of the epidemic, has been taken.
The Daily Nebraskan is not speakinp in behalf of an extended
Christmas vucation. It is, however, ready to say frankly that it is of
the opinion that schools should be closed indefinitely on account of
the influenza epidemic which is rapidly becoming- worse, and which
demands attention. Our cause for concern is the welfare of the stu
dents. If there is anything that can be done to protect the health and
the lives of students, the Nebraskan thinks that it should be done. So
far the measures for preventing the spread of rise epidemic have been
unsuccessful. The situation approaches a crisis. There is stringent
need for more active, preventative measures. If closing school will
help, and it seems that such an extremity is the only solution for
the exigency at hand, then schools should be closed. Repeatedly the
warning has come from doctors all over the world, who are fighting
this perplexing malady, to avoid crowds and to prevent public gath
erings as much as possible. A Cincinnati doctor has said that it
might take a year for such an epidemic as this to run its course.
The question arises at once whether it would be possible to close
public gatherings for that length of time. It would be, extremely
harmful economically. So, in the question of closing school the an
swering argument is that such an action would cap the climax on a
semester that has already had a hard and weary struggle to keep it
self going. However, should argument be tolerated when the matter
under consideration is of life and death seriousness?
Is it venturing too much to say that the student body of the Uni
versity ef Nebraska would go to school willingly for a few weeks
longer in the summer to assure more healthful environment on the
return ?
A MESSAGE TO STUDENTS
It was indeed a message that Lord Charnwood brought to the stu
dents of the University. He set our duty clearly before us. It is our
task and our privilege to perpetuate Democracy, that our dead shall
not have died in vain.
What was said to all the students in the Auditorium, yesterday,
was of especial significance to the members of the S. A. T. C. unit.
These men can not help but have a feeling of regret that they put on
the uniform of the United States Army just too late to see any
active service. Many are discouraged with things in general, and
remorseful toward themselves to think that they have not contrib
uted anything to the cause for which so many have lost their
lives. The mood of these men is that "it' all over now and what's the
use?"
According to Lord Charnwood, and to other eminent men who
have had the opportunity to study the war, both objectively and philo
sophically, while the fighting is over, the causes and ideals for which
the fighting was done, have not yet become firmly enough established
to be cast aside in the pursuits of irrelevant occupations and pleasures.
The solid establishment of Democracy in the world is our part a task
possibly even harder by fighting, though less stern and shorn of the
outward appearances of chivalry.
If we are to put thoughts of idle sentiment or envy concerning our
dead out of our minds, and make of their sacrifices practical inspira
tions leading to earnest resolve, we must each analyze our own future
and do that which will contribute the most to our aim.
This week the demobilization of the S. A. T. C. and the S. N. T. C.
has started. Almost every hour of the day one can see groups of men,
who have just received their discharges, carrying their suitcases to
the stations in happy anticipation of home. It is natural for the dis
missed men to go home. That Is their first impulse. After several
months of confinement under the unusual military restrictions they
want to get away.
Without sufficient reflection these men do that which appeals to
them most pleasantly. But are they doing their duty? Are they re
garding the sacrifices that have been made as soldiers? Are they
discharging their obligations as men? Is the course they are taking
now going to contribute to their own ultimate welfare?
Are you who are going home doing your 6hare, or are you only
trying to ease your consciences with the quack balm that you can do
more by going home than you could do by staying in school?
L
HAND GRENADES
"AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION"
Since there are a few scattered
cases of influenza in this vicinity. It
might be well to note a few preventa
tives for this harmless little pesti
lence. One of the best ways to fight the
influenza germ is to ever be present
in crowded class rooms you know,
there is strength in numbers. Never
open any windows in these rooms
the fresh air might rouse the germs
to great activity.
Do not make the mistake of dress
ing too warmly. The young lady who
wears pumps and Niagara Maid hos
iery on a chill December day is far
less likely to take unto herself the
influenza, than I her brother who
pampers himself in a heavy sweater
unci muffler.
t not let jounelf bo coerced into
gargling. Such pastime are annoy-
Ing. and result only In a needle ex
pondlture of energy. Moreover, the
substance which you would gargfc
would cost you money which might
prontablv be nnt in going to the
movies where nightly Rreat throngs
gather to ward off the friendly little
microbes.
In other words, if ihe "lid- has been
put on anywhere, take it off and see
whafs inside.
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS
No matter what you tay
"SAY IT WITH FLOWERS'
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Diamond Rings and Wrist Watches
HARRIS SARTOR JEWELRY COMPANY
1323 O St
W. S. G. A. Campaigns Ends W. S.
(5. A. membership campaign ended at
2 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon. Re
sults will be published later.
Before You Go Home Buy Your CHRISTMAS CARDS
FROM
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LINCOLN
NEBRASKA
1th ST.
New Building for University Work
has begun on ill'" "ew Veterinary!
Science building on the University!
farm campus at Lincoln. It w ill be j
throe stories, ;' by ! feet, and of j
brick, firepvoof constitution. The
general contract calls for an expendi-j
ture of about ?tiiU'iH'. The building !
is a part of the program of the uni- j
versity to build up a strong depart-j
nu-nt of Veterinary Sci nee for the
state. The new agricultural engineer
ing building, which is one of the
finest of its kind in America, has just
reevntly been completed on the Uni-
j versity farm campus.
! fcu Ruiutin issued " ell Plan-
nod Meals." a bulletin by Julia
Vance, of the Home Economies depart
ment of ihe University of Nebraska,
has been reprinted for free distribu
tion. This bulletin has. had wide
circulation. It briefly discusses food- :
stuffs, how food is measured, condi
tions influencing the individual re
quirement, how to choose a family
dietary, suggestive menus, etc. This
bulletin is well worth the reading by-
anyone interested in food. It may be
obtained, free, by addressing the Ex
tension Service, University Farm.
Lincoln, Nebraska, or from any coun
ty agent or home demonstration
agent.
ORPHEUM DRUG STORE
OPEN TILL MIDNIGHT
A Good Place for Soda Fountain Refreshment after the Theatre and
after the Rosewllde Dance
CARSON HILDRETH, '95 and
Hints on Sanitation
(a) One hundred and thirty-one
men washing the dishes in a tub one
third full of luke-warra water. (Guar
anteed to bring results.)
(b) Getting confused as to whether
the old meat is for the town dogs or
the S. A. T. C. and the decision in
favor of the latter.
Swayze says Rackett holds a similar
position on the men's end of the line.
ARMY SHOES
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OUR ARMY STYLE SHOES
The Army Shoe is being worn this fall by men in every walk of
life.
It is a splendid wearing, comfortable sleeve for civilian as well
as for soldiers.
The Munson Last is the Shoe shown. This excellent shoe follows
the Government specifications.
We are showing, also, several other popular shoes built along Mili
tary lines.
Shoes of Quality
A Good Position is Waiting for You
The swift changes of events in. our country is showing one big outstanding fact: Trained office work
ers were never in so much demand.
Our Winter Term -opens January 6. Plan bow to enter for a course of training that will ernip 70
for a good place next summer.
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REAL VALUE
Price decides the first cost of a suit; Wear it's final
cost. Together they determine it's REAL VALUE.
It's the minimum of price for the maximum of
wear that measures economy.
It's giving it's customers REAL VALUE that
brings them back to this store again and again.
There is a long list of Satisfied Customers who
have learned this by buying Clothes at Farquhar's.
May we add you to the list today?
FARQUHAR'S
The Home of Good Clothes
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