J.-
'
. i
i.
TWO
THE DAILY NEHRASKAN
WKDN ESDAY. NOVEMBER 26. 19,'W.
... The Daily Nebraskan
Station A. Lincoln. Nebraaka
OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION
UNIVEPlSITV OF NEBRASKA
F-ubllihtd Tuaaiiay. Wedneaday, Thursday, Friday and
Sunday mornings during Ihs acadsnilc vaar.
THIRTIETH VEA
EnttrsO as second-class matter at tns postoftica in
Lincoln. Nsbraaka. undar act of congress, March I. tsfs.
and at apacla" rata of postaga provided for in Mellon
1101 "l tf October $. 111?. autha-nid January
Undtr direction of the Studio Publication Board
SUBSCRIPTION RATE
mi llnola Copy S enta I'-W a semattar
W yy..r walls " tl.H
Editorial Off leaUnlvaralty Hall 4.
Buslnasa Office University Hall 4A.
Telephonee-Dayl B.M1, Nlghtt B-M82, B-JJM (Journal)
Aak for Nebr,aKan editor.
..Editor. In-chief,
...Elmont Walt
EDITORIAL STAFF
William T. McCleery
Managing Editors
hart Kalltf
News Editor
r,.. .!.9...- Prte Editor
Ouy Craig Wsmtn'i Soort Editor
fv.iyn J.mpso" ; om,n. Vc..t7 Ed Hor
Bersnleca Hoftman ....,
BUSINESS STAFF
Charles Lawlor Acting Business Manager
Assistant Bualnesa Manager
..,.. Jack Thompson
Sff;:;:;::;::::::::::::: hw nub.
CMBE
s i
mm
Tala papar la iagaaata4 J
Asaaatatiaa.
Are We Advancing,
Retreating or Halting?
Half a semester has slipped awkwardly
by and The Nebraskan i wondering what it
has accomplished. Starting the year with en
thusiasra and high hopes, we have attempted to
fulfill the obligations we feel to the Umver-i tj
of Nebraska and to its student body. " e ha .
jot made a crooning publicity page of our
editorial section, praising in musical terms the
school which we represent, but we have at
:empted to uncover and discuss problems ol
significance about this campus ......
Some have accused us of being bitterl
cynical about student life and unduly cnctical
of administrative officials. That has not been
our aim, but in certain cases it seems that tlx-,
use of torrid criticism is the only effective
wav of focusing student thought on any object.
To be effective in anything it attempts, an
editorial page must be read. We have tried
make The Nebraskan s comments plain, frank
and easv to read. Perhaps we have sacrificed
literarv grace for clarity, but our violations
of accepted style have not been intentional;
they arise from an earnest attempt to accom
plish something.
Before we had removed the rubbish from
our desk at the beginning of the present
term, a controversy of hnge proportions laced
ns The athletic department kad begun a drive
to provide jobs for all of its prospective ath
letes. Believing that this campaign would be
unjust to students who lacked football prowess
and needed employment,, we concentrated our
('mrgies upon getting a square deal for those
whose biceps and tendons were not developed
in the competitive sports degree. This editorial
discussion attracted attention far and wide.
We received letters condemning us for bring
ing unfavorable publicity to the school which
vt- attend and represent. Football fans looked
askance at us for daring to criticize the over
emphasis of athletics on the Nebraska campus.
This fiery controversy faded away. We be
lieve that The Nebraskan was right in its stand,
and that it helped to prick thv athletic balloon
which showed promise of rising beyond its
rightful limits.
Coed bmoking rooms received editorial
mention, despite the fact that many considered
the discussion asinine and undesirable. We ad
vocated the establishment of quarters for the
feminine inhalers, since they have taken up the
nicotine habit quite generally. In this move
The Nebraskan w as unsuccessful : action on
such questions must come from students them
selves and coeds lacked the courage to openly
demand the innovation. Time will prove or
disprove the merits of this editorial attempt.
Then came the parking debate. The Daily
Nebraskan. aware that some practical system
of space provision ws necessary lor student
motorists, suggested a feasible plan to the ope
rating superintendent. This plan was approved
by the Student council and recommended by
I hat body to university authorities. So far jt
has been ignored, but The Nebraskan cannot
put the plan into effect. If the university is
set against it, as conditions would suggest,
then the students must either suffer iu silence
or take radical step to provide for the parking
plan's adoption. Sensible suggestions cut lit
tle ice. it seems, with some authorities.
Discussions of the Awgwan's reappearance
have filtered into editorial columns at inter
vals. We believe that the comic, magazine
should be reinstated if its backers insure a fi
MMiieially successful, genuinely humorous pub
lication. We predict a bright career for th
Awgwan if student talent is forthcoming and
student support spontaneous.
Student government, consciousness, spirit
iiiid conduct have been mentioned, hashed and
rehashed. We have criticized the thundering
herd of Nebraskans for their evident lack of
interest in campus activities. Perhaps wo have
taken too seriously a condition which is pres
ent in nearly every university of large enroll
ment. Because of its unwise decree of sex segre
gation at the time of the Kansas special train
we censured the administration. Those who
have as their particular task the supervision
of student affairs should, we feel, have a more
adequate understanding of youth. We believe
that the dean of student affairs and the dean
of women acted unwisely on this occasion as
they have on others.
The Saudent council constitution is now
nnder discussion. The Nebraskan, through ils
editor and assistant, has made numerous sug
getloim whieli we consider important aud
valuable.
Thanksgiving vacation will bring a brief
break in university affairs. We sincerely hop"
that the student body, or that portion of j:
which is acquainted with the institution !t
attends, will return to this campus with sonic
fire and enthusiasm, ready to shoulder the re
sponsibilities which belong to it.
The Nebraskan will continue to do Us
level best in the presentation and appraisal of
news. We shall attempt to offer fair, honest
opinions of significant subjects. The Morning
Mail column is crying for intelligent comments.
We are ready to defend or condemn any prin
ciples or practices with little regard for "sacred
eows."
If we have, failed to measure up to the
standard which Nebraska readers demand, wo
crave enlightenment.
And by the way, the military department
is ugituting for a canopy in front of the Coli
seum. After marching around on the drill
field for two years wc should be bothered
about getting wet!
Students may volunteer at The Daily Ne
braskan office to clear up the bonfire mens.
Come cnrly and avoid the rush.
And the
Same Is 'Yellou.'
Irate rumblings around the campus arc
prefacing the Turkey day football game be
tween Nebraska and Kansas Aggies. Many up
right student are wailing because the student
body has lost interest in its football team and
because they believe that a small crowd will
attend the final battle.
Before W e lunge dangerously at the stu
dents who arc planning to go home Thursday
morning, let us consider the situation. Ne
braska has faced Kansas Aggies on the grid
iron for fourteen 'ears and not once have the
Manhattanitcs won a game. When the athletic
department schedules games like this for
Thanksgiving, a time when many state people
would attend an interesting encounter, it can
expect a small attendance.
We regret the fact that human nature de
mands victories if its interest is to be pre
served. Students who howl most loudly for the
winning Comhuskers wail most ominously at
its defeats. This is unfair to the players them
selves who need support more in a fair season
than ia a brilliant one. But those who perform
for the public must abide by its fickleness.
Sports writers ride the losers and lick the
heels of the winners. Some, we understand,
are doping Kansas Aggies to win from Ne
braska Thursday, but that is of little signifi
cance. When the man bites the dog that's
news. If the Aggies defeat the Comhuskers for
the first time in fifteen years that's good
copy. Football enthusiasts love the game, not
the tcain or the school. We still have a few
loyal students who will stick to the Nebraska
team win, lose or draw, but they may make a
poor showing in the stands Thanksgiving.
Because we are fond of the University of
Nebraska and cherish its victories, we pray
that a sizeable crowd will witness the Thanks
giving game. We. understand, however, that
uianv students are not interested in and d
not entirely approve of football. They attend
the games for entertainment and when the ath
letic department does not provide it. they pre
fer to go home.
We have a name for the aliened Nebras
kans who claim to be loyal but forsake their
team when it does not always win. It sounds
something like this:
"Yellow."
No doubt President Hoover would like t
have the Innocents, Cora Cobs and Tassels pro
mote a stock market rally.
Hare the Kaydetn
Hold Silk Umbrella:
Accusing the editor of switching the dis
cussion of a proposed coliseum canopy to soni"
inane brooding over other campus needs, M.
L. H. reopens the thwarted controversy. Morn
ing Mail contains his letter.
Does the military department expect 11s
to co-operate valiantly in the attempt to pro
vide an awning from the street to the coliseum
for those who attend the Military ball? W
give the opening formal publicity iu Nebraskan
columns because it is a university function and
because it usually merits attendance. But when
it comes to dolling up the field house with a
Biltmore canopy, we duck the responsibility.
Last year it was cold and breezy on the
evening of the Military ball. Many unfortunate
swains, depositing their ladies on the sidewalk
with an escort, were forced to park in front
of Bessey hall and make a wild run for th!
coliseum. Their starched shirts would not be
protected by the sheltering canopy; so it woul 1
be exclusively for the fairer sex.
The coliseum is a field house and gym
nasium, drafted at times for duty as a dance
hall. Perhaps every modern hostelry has a
canopy, but the coliseum is not iu that class.
If the military department succeeds in placing
this elongated tent in front of the field house
we shall not refuse to walk under it. But we
s-e no great need for it.
And they called the girl Eloise, because
she well, that was her name.
I MORNIN
C MAIL
Canopy Trouble.
TO T1IK KDITOK:
The editor iu discussing J. II. B.'s article
in the Morning Mail relative to an awning in
front of the coliseum has departed from lly
real subject into brooding over other necessi
ties. It is true that side walks across the drill
field are needed, badly needed, but they have
at least made a start in that direction by laying
a temporary one ami providing for a drill field
clxcwhcrc. This with the idea that the present
drill field is to be made into a beautiful mall
with permanent walks.
We agree that more and better wardrobes
adjoining class rooms might well be provided,
but all this is beside the point. Street clothing
worn to school will stand the rain and snow,
footwear and galoshes, being heavy and water
proof, prevent wet feet. When wc consider the
gold and silver slippers, the expensive finery,
the frills and gauzy drapery that milady adorns
her fair self with, to say nothing of the stiff
front and at a re lied neckpiece that men wear,
it may be said without IViir of contradiction
that these things will not stand the rain and
snow. There are only n few formal affairs
held in the coliseum, but there arc hundreds
of near formal each year in the coliseum.
Kvery up-to-date hostelry in the world Inn
its canopy for the protection of its guests in
inclement weather as do the finer thentnu
The builders of the coliseum had this pleasure
iu view for we find the awning standard bases
set in the concrete walk so that all that is
necessary is to purchase the iron frame work
and put on the canvass cover. Once made this
would last indefinitely, to be used only when
needed. The bases in the sidewalk provides
for a 16 foot, covered approach from the auto
mobile to the door of the coliseum.
If expense is a factor why not secure .7G
feet of used two or two and one-half inch pipe
from the old heating plant and make the frame
nt a cost of about. sH."0f If the fine awning
cover cannot be purchased now, what is to pre
vent using one section of the new football field
canvas to drape over the top and down the
sides?
The next generation iu school will have
this canvas, so if it is to be usod 'eventually
whv not now?" ' M. L. ll.
BEHIND
THE
DOORL.
"7.7... .
Roland Miller
T he summer season
H avlng sped,
A nd winter
N ow approaching,
K ind people all
3 Incerely seek
G ood cheer, and
I n its broaching
V est needy soul
I n dire distress, with
N oble gift for
G rest thanksgiving.
The observance of Thanksgiving
is a grand old tradition. It barks
back to the lay when the Pil
grim fathers, having something to
b reallv thankful tor. decided to
Inaugurate the custom. Friendly
Indians came. Food was abund
ant. Good cheer was rampant.
Thanksgiving came from the heart
In those days.
a
It was the custom then of the
Indians to raise their right hand
lu greeting. This is still prac
tised Id Chicago, but of course the
safest plan is to raise both hands.
The Indians also brought deer
meat to the feast of thanksgiving.
It still Is. but oh how much more
so.
Nevertheless there is still much
to be thankful for. We could
name anv number of things but
that would take too long. But
her are a few
Causes for Thanksgiving
That Nebraska isn't playing
Notre Dame this year.
That people are still taking
trips abroad.
That times are hard, and
therefore no one will expect
anything for Christmas.
That "there is no place like
Nebraska."
That the question of co-ed
smoking has been settled once
and for all.
That the Student council is
still a strong, fine body.
That although we have lost
the Awgwan we can still turn to
Whiz-Bang.
That it has been decided to
beaut'fy the campus.
That the Inter-fraternity coun
cil realizes just how dumb
everyone is.
That the Kosmet Klub show
comes In the morning so the rest
of the day can be spent in be
ing thankful.
That Thanksgiving comes just
after mid-semesters, making it
very convenient for those who
usually n-tire at this time.
We know it's Thanksgiving for
roost of the Christmas magazines
have arrived.
The office of the Comhusker
annuaJ is surely a place of indus
try thtse days. Anyone passing
by late at i,lgbt can wee how hard
"they" are at work. From all ap
pearances the student life section
is bound to contain some new
ideas this year.
While scurrying to an ently
class the other morning we wit
nessed the wind whip the bat from
a noni halent gentleman's pate.
We paused to view the chase but
were sorely disappointed. The
voune man merely said "Fetch!"
to a big dog lumbering along at
bis heels and in a twinkling (time
taken for the dog to cavort from
young man to bat and back again )
the young man was proceeding on
his way fully attired. Since the
wuid persists in blowing here s a
chance for a new fad. Why not
carry one (meaning dog with
yoj. Even a trained seal might
do. but fish are so -smelly.
It's a wise turkey that knows
its diet.
And to fehow you that our heart
is in th rijht place we sincerely
hope that nobody's turkey turns
out to be hamburger. No, we're
not stuffing you.
years. During that time nearly 600
rats met their death as Hatha
way's Ideads were put to test.
Finally, In concluding the re
seach problems, the experimenter
proved conclusively that vltamine
"A" is the same In milk of all
breeds. Result of this research
are being published in a new bull
etin of college of agriculture.
"The popular conception," Hath
away aaid, "is that the milk with
a gerater butter fat content is
most inductive to growth. With
this in mind, Jersey milk has come
to be the popular food, especially
for chlldrer '
LOOSE THREADS
By Gens McKIm
continutd for three or four years
and enough would be raised to fi
nance a student union building of
which students and alumni could
well bs proud.
"The devil comes to people In a
full dress suit," remarked a certain
Omaha pastor from his pulpit last
Sunday. "I have seen women com
ing to social functions and it seems
they were in such a hurry to get
there the dressmaker did not have
time to finish their clothes. ct
they call Ihcne the latest fashions.
"To make the ehlsf aim of lila
keeping up with the fashions Is to
set a trap, ll is tho devil '-.i a mil
dross suit asking for a danec. '
People wonder about the !)h
rent lack of religion anion; uni
versity students. They comment
upon what they Interpret as irrev
erence, atheism, etc.
Perhaps a study of a few oi Uo
Sunday sermon topics in churches
throughout, country, in which ;ueh
as theso quoted are made by the
man In charge, would serve as u
partial explanation nt this tend
ency in collegiate ranks.
Were the pastors to make it a
practice of giving students sonic
thing about which they could intt l
llgently think and talk, and wlvh
would 'have a practical appl'c iU m
to living, perhaps a more m.i: l
interest would be evinced.
i.
Kvidentlv thinking lhat th:ic is
not enough of crime and legal pro
ceeding receiving attention I run
the general public, an Onuiha ia
dlo t.tatlon is broadcasting tin:
mythical murder trial of a society
girl. Account of these are hi-in':
run by one of the newspaper." i i
the city also.
Personally we would be more in
terested in a good play or snm
music If we were radio followers
of this station. Plenty of this sort
of thing can be seen in any paper,
let alone trying to originate a bit
with which to entertain the public.
TODAY'S SPECIAL
3
Meal Loaf Toetette
Ind. Prune Pie
and w. w.
Any 8c Drink
a.
RECTOR'S PHARMACY i
13 and P f
With the printing of this the
writer begins his voyage upon the
stormy seas of "columnlzing" for
this publication for better or for
worse. In this column readers may
expect to find Loose Threads of
thought taken at random from the
daily papers principally, but occa
sionally from periodicals or cam
pus topics, upon which the writer
sees fit to comment.
Realizing that certain imperfec
tions are sure to appear, the writer
will appreciate such suggestions,
criticisms or comments regarding
anything which may appear herein
that any readers see fit to make.
Two hundred Iowa State stu
dent salesmen are attempting to
have 60 percent of the members of
the three upper classes enrolled as
life members in their Memorial
union. Membership is obtained by
signing a pledge to contribute, at
the individual's convenience 1100
toward a fund financing the new
student union building recently
erected on the campus.
The plan of having students
raise the money for a student
union building, housing all activi
ties offices, and offering the stu
dent lounging and study rooms as
well a a suitable place for dances 1
and social functions, is not con-
fined to Iowa State. '
University of Colorado students, j
for example, are enjoying a new j
student union building which is ;
being paid for by funds raised by ;
popular subscription among the !
students.
Would it not be possible lor t
some such idea to be worked out
rem the Nebraska campus? Led.
say. by the Innocents society and
backed by other student organiza
tions such as Mortar Board. A. W.
S.. W. A. A., Barb Council. Corn
Cobs and Tassels a Vigorous cam
paign could be instituted reaching
every student in the uriversity.
Pledges might be taken up at the
time students register for the sec
ond semester, with the co-operation
of the administration. '
A $.j contribution from every
student would result In approxi
mately a $30,000 fund which would
be a substantial start. Let this be
: XiK
at ! w i, .j
2L
You don't need atmosphere
in a Braeburn
ITie Prom Tux and Tail Coat.... By Brae
burn have set an exacting . standard fcr
Youns Men's evening wear just enough
swank to be a trifle bold just enougf"
drape to be entirely genteel .... the exact
proportions to create handsomeness.
Is it any wonder that young men insist
upon evening war by Braeburn?
The Tail Coat
$50.
The Prom
$40.
Ti
(At the Downtown Store
Magee'i Campus Shop
-1201 O Street)
1127 R
And in
This Corner
Today's Nebraskan initiate a new editorial
page column entitled "Loose Threads." It
offers the ptudent reader a short resume i2 col
lege, local and national news. We hope that
it meets the approval of our readers and that
it will merit continuance.
We often pause before our rundown type
writer, wipe the perspjrtjon from our brow,
and wonder how many student read the edi
torials and editorial features. If we publish
ranting1, ravins; criticism of unpopular individ
uals or organizations, the public gobbles it up.
Must we stoop to this rather undesirable prac
tice to attract readers? We hope not.
The Nebraskan would appreciate commun
ications from yon. If you dislike the policy,
tell us. It may do some good and it may si a it
an argument. How do you like "Loose
Threads!"
Tests Show Jersey
Milk JS'ot Superior
to Other Varieties
Rats numbering 560 have proved
to I. L. Hathaway, Instructor in
dairy husbandry, that qualities
leading to Increased growth of an
individual are no greater in the
much famed Jersey milk than In
Holstein or other milk which carry
much less butter fat. Vltomin "A"
the growth producing vitamin.' is
just M pronounced la : Holstslri
milk as in that of the more noted
Jersey breed, expertaents show.
These experiments hsve been
conducted over a period of three
TYPEWRITERS
Sa us for the Royal portable type
writer, the Ideal machine for tha
atudent. All makca of marhlaaa
for rent. All makea it oaed mi
chine ay pa menta.
Nebraska Typewriter Co.
Call B-S1S7 1212 O St.
IsckcsLs arc going
and so are ouJ
tu rn I Y-senmd an mud
MDELQTAOIY D3AQ.EL
FRIDAY, CtttMBER
HI
ll,
CEEdD. IL ELBE
uni
I hit
Brunswick Recording Orchestra
three bucks I
ASEi ANY CADET OFFICER
1
I
'iV.