The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 26, Ed. 1, Thursday, April 3, 1924 Page: 2 of 4
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Published Weekly tiy Ile Students ol
Abilene Christian College.
Entered at Second Class Matter August
1 1912 at Post Oflico Abilene Texas.
Office Administration Building Room 6
Subscription Per Year $1.50
Address all correspondence and mat:? all
Money Orders Payable to T.IIC
OPTIMIST Abilene. Texas.
Member of
Texas Intercollegiate
Association.
Press
WENDELL H. BEDICHEK
Editor-in-Chief
RUPERT B. WATSON
Business Manager
Staff:
Atitirn Dnnowikv Associate Editor
Braswcll Oliver -Assistant Editor
Hum Mcnaw. Assmam ca.iur
Henry T. Hogg. Asst. Business Mgr.
AWin Brown. Circulation Manager
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JUNIOR EDITION
RAYMOND SYMCOX Editor
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ter Adam Myrth McCurlcy Myrtle Har-
rell J. P Gibson Lowell Wimhish Red
Williams. Robt. McDoottlc. Merle Allen
Jewell Young Albert Walls.
OUR GYM.
It was with our usual A. C. C. spirit
and characteristic pep that we started the ccutjvo 0f the famous Scwell's Jersey farm
campaign for a gymnasium last fall. Tho jac Meycr In the early years of his ca-
student body led by the 'A' Club pledged. recr cnlcrta)nC(i thousands of peoplo as a
in all about $3045 towards a gym. Up rja8s0 ginger; but sad to say Jack was
to this date a majority of those that pledg- f(lrcej (0 choo90 between eating and sing-
ed have gono over the lop In paying their Jng jack c1090 lho iaUcr Today he is
amounts duo and now there is about $1100 f-yo rcet eIglt( a vcry nVolrduolse gentle-
still due that has net been forthcoming man
on account of the habit of procrastination q Alexander at last succeeded in
that is natural with some of us. upsetting the dope and surprised every
A solid cement foundation has been laid ono by getting married on his forty-fifth
at the cost of about $1800. Tills may birthday. Tho name of tho fortunate
seem a little high but it is the desire of maiden is yet unknown. Daisy McGlasson
all to erect a "sure-enough" gym building after eighteen years of married life has
that we will be proud of for many dc- just lately succeeded in impressing on the
cades to como and the first requisite for mind of her husband the fact that she is
long life of any building is a solid founda- the Grand Imperial Exalted Baxook and
tion that is carefully made of the best Wizaid of her Air Castles. Persistance
material. will -win almost any time. (If it doesn't
At present there is a balance on hand mies). Dee Huffincs is now spending
of about $900 for the erection of the gym most of his time in his laboratories cxperl-
propel. o:co tho "A" Club and the menting on his latest project. Deo feel
school authorities have agreed that the confident that the working out only a few
"' cash basis is itio best method' of 'financing of. the nynor details and his "Tissue Paper
" ' the gym a driye ha been1 recently 'launch- Egg Becter." will bq a decided success.
cd to"collect the unpaid pledges 'antf with : Odis Medlln proved the Motto "In nojh-
-r-'-qj tt)f-'-nl).Tf0na.n1ld'-(l in thc amount al- Ing be discouraged never give up" "Smoky
ready on hand the construction of the Slim"" Is toTay The mainstay ioi t.'ni Wash-
walls can start immediately. ington Senators. "Slim" steps two-thirds
Co-operation is the secret tif success and of the way and throws tho remaining dls-
wo are confident that those 'who have not tance. The high Moguls of the Majors
yet paid their pledges will do so at once.
Let's give that foundation a spring show-
er of shekels.
BROTHERHOOD.
Words of more truth have never been
spoken than "The hunger for brotherhood
is at the bottom of the unrest of the civ-
ilized world." In these few words is lock-
ed up the great panacea for our social re-
ligious political and economic ills and
variances. True brotherhood is what the
world is thirsting for today. As we speed
through life with our fast living we take
little thought for our fellow man and his
welfare. There is more ego-hood prac-
ticed among men today than brotherhood.
If we would just stop and think "Who is
my brother and what is my relation and
obligation to him?" what a different world
it would be in which we would live.
The great theme which Jesus the Christ
stressed while he walked among men was
brotherhood. He taught us the relation
we must bear towards our enemies as well
and our neighbors. He taught us what
real brotherhood means but we have de-
parted far from it. Again the greatest of
all social teachers told us that to bo great
we must give service to all humanity.
Herein is the fundamental basis of broth-
erhood. It cannot exist without it. Should
the duty of service be taken from the
world brotherhood would become extinct.
Could we imagine ourselves living in a
world in which no service was rendered
or received. Life would indeed be miser-
able there. Our brothers need service
from ua and we need service from them.
Today we have service of any nature but
it must be bought and sold. That is not
true service it is commerce. But the
service is found only in tho spirit of bro-
therhood. It is neither bought nor sold;
it is effective and permanent; it is given
in love and received in love.
True brotherhood is a life and not a
theory. To realize its results we must live
it in our lives. The world is craving for
it why shall we not give it to them. We
must not wait for the other fellow to
start; he may be waiting on us. Let ua
create good will toward our fellows and
maintain it. When good will is absent
among us friendship ia destroyed and
when friendship is destroyed the sunshine
of life Is gone. Then let us resolve that
hence forward brotherhood true and real
shall take its proper place in our lives and
bring sunshine back into the world. It
is anxious for it; who shall give it?
WIMPISH IN NEED OF MP
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for the string of tlio on:alIcd "date" I
PROSPECT
secured with my beloved friend at whom
all of you students know. Many times
have wn enjoyed ourselves together and
many times we have -.
Heally and truly I loved "my thought to
)e wife" but today things seem different.
l oiicicu nius Aiyrua niciuney my uc-
loved friend a piece of candy doped with
garlic Tuesday and she refused to par-
take.. She was suspicious of doped candy
and true she was right.
Now glrU I am out of luck for sho
rattled her tongue and emphatically said
she was quitting mo This Is your chance
girls for a real "Jelly Bean." Apply at
my office next to Dean's office.
Your prospect
Mr. Lowell Wlmblsh.
LITERARY SOCIETY NOTES
Soclpty Kndetcd
fl y(;ry mq:o flnJ nrrejne r0Brara in
j Jasl Wcdncl(av mornig. Especial-
. lnterealing 0 1)0 gtU(lcntg lhat it
ge a short descriptive history of the most
prominent students twenty years from to-
day. Earnest Witt with his scytho and
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'lime - )" a melancholy manner father
Timo allowed his thoughts and musings to
return to tho camnus of Dear Old A. C. C.
when Ua Duncan Jack Meyer 0. K. Alex-
under Daisy McGlasson Dee Hufflnes
Odis Mcdlin Pascal Dorn Julia Bishop and
Newton Swinncy were students there.
mow ita i. .il0 mr maii nn(i chief Cx-
aro all watching "Slim" with a jealous
eye. Julia Bishop is touring the West
speaking from tho rear platform of her
private car in the interest of Woman Suf-
frage. It is rumored that Julia is the
AT THE FAIR STORE
Just received a new shipment of
Peggy O'Ncil Dresses Hats Novel-
ties Cut Flowers Etc.
933 N. Third Opposito P. O.
We Appreciate Your Trade
R. L. HOWARD GROCERY
W. I. MUNROE Mgr.
Phone 219 909 No'rtli Second
PIGGLY WIGGLY
The place to buy your
GROCERIES
CRESCENT CAFE
FOR QUICK SERVICE
1028 North First
GRACE HOTEL BARBERSHOP
IS THE PLACE FOR
A. C. C. STUDENTS!
IN HOTEL GRACE BASEMENT
ED. S. HUGHES COMPANY
A $400000.00 STOCK OF
HARDWARE HOUSEHOLD
GOODS AND MACHINERY
1 ; TO SELECT FROM
most promising candidate (n ttio present
Senatorial race.
Ct.intft. - tnl mitii Niiwlnn U Ml nnratiino-
f rlA r ' JiVft Te Artof
Stcarlng Clear of the Glrli." Newton has
made much progress but feels that there
Is much greater heights of efficiency yet
to be attained.
Those taking part in the impersonation
wero; John Paul Gibson Lois Thompson
Norcne Drown Earnest Witt Clifton
uiuwii lmii iycit c. u. vruwiuiu naivcy
Porter and Lorcno Wright.
UNDERGRADS LOSE IN
FACULTY-SENIOR GAME
The annual baseball classic between the
Faculty and Seniors failed to materialize
Tuesday April Fool's day as had been
announced and expected. Many had an
ticlpatcd with extreme pleasure the joy of
seeing tho faculty and senior dignitaries
in action but such hopes faded with the
wind Tuesday morning when it became
known that the scheduled game would not
be Am responslblli tyno.
did not meet. It was rumored that the
faculty wero afraid of the Seniors and tho
Seniors were glad of it and a muiual agree-
ment ca$ g hadow on thoface 0f every
ono wcn it was learned the annual scrap
between theso old rivals would not be had.
It is fervently hoped that next year tho
fopuliv will h irrrnllv rniuvrnntrd and a
ille courago glyen ho e M the
nnuai April Fools Day baseball classic
will not dio out.
"Tills is grate stuff" said the student
janitor as he shoveled out the ashes.
Smart New Plaid Cap
The Season's Finest Cap Cassimerc
J. C PENNEY CO.
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-All kinds of sandwiches and any small
Orders from students will be given our
prompt and personal attention.
GRACE CAFE
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FLORSHEIMS
NEW SPRING KICKS NOW ON DISPLAY
REED SHOE CO.
256 Pine Street
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THE ABILENE ARMY STORE
FOR
KHAKI SHIRTS. KHAKI PANTS. SHOES. CAMPING
EQUIPMENT TENTS. ETC.
1064 South Second St. Phono 556
NOTICE
This is just to announce the consolidation of the College
Tailor Shop and tho West Side Barber Shop.
Students make this your headquarters for pressing. Haircuts
and hairbobbing a speciality.
WEST SIDE BARBER SHOP
IF IT IS SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT WE HAVE IT
STUDENTS MAKE THIS YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR
LUNCH AND PICNIC SUPPLIES.
COMMERCIAL BARBERSHOP
.
Tho place where most students go I
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BURTON - LINGO COMPANY
Retail
LUMBER AND BUILDING
MATERIALS
Phono 101 Abilene Texas
' PAN DANDY
There is a difference
"Its in tho Package."
WHY PAY MORE
Why pay $1.50 and 81.75 for half
soles on shoes when you can get 03
gooj workmanship as can bo had in
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for ladies?
All work absolutely guaranteed.
CITY SHOE SHOP
942 S. 2nd St. Abilene Texas
Lined with Two
Tone Satin
Real leather non-break
able visors made cushior.
fitting. Non-soil Icatltct
sweat band.
An exceptional cap for
$1.98
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SCHULTZ GROCERY 1
Two Extra
LOT NO. 1. Is about 25 Suits bought at a very special price.
These Suits' are all wool Cassimcrcs in grey striped and tan
mixed patterns; strictly young men's models in sizes 34 to -10.
Our price choice only $ZZ-J)Q
LOT NO. 2. Is about 36 Suits including both Hart Schaffner
& Marx and Style Plus makes; suits sold down to ono or two of a
pattern. This lot includes grey and brown worsteds pencil
stripes in cheviots and other attractive patterns. Practically all
sizes in this lot. Choice of the lot at only. $29-75
Como in tomorrow and see about these two big values in all-wool
three piece suits. A Suit to suit you hero from $25.00 up.
THE FASHION
LADIES' READY TO WEAR AND MILLINERY
264 Pine Street
NEW SPRING SUITS WITH ONE AND TWO PAIR
OF PANTS
The new swagger Englisb models loose-fitting Coats for young
men $32.50 up. Big shipment of collar-attached Shirts just
received solid colors and stripes $2.00 to $3.50.
MISFIT CLOTHING COMPANY
216 PINE STREET
Wlijai$RJ'2
KOLLEGE KICKS
New arrivals in Latest Colors for Dress and School lPear-
REPAIR SHOP IN REAR
OUR GROWTH IS THE DIRECT RESULT OF THE
CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE IN OUR INSTITUTION
ABILENE STATE BANK
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YELOW
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FARMERS & MERCHANT!
NATIONAL BANK
OF ABILENE
AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON DEC. 31 1923
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $1809101.42
Rank Rldg. & Fixtures 41.653.U0
Other Real Estate . 15670.14
United States llonds 13840150
Federal Reserve Dank
Stock 7500.00
Other Donds . 81869.76
CASII-
Due from U. S.
Treas 500000
Due from Banks
& In vault 1635477.16 1640477.16
Total
...3814752.98
Suit Values
Lurline Building
TD !
BAGGAGE TRANSFER
RENT CARS
Day and Night
Service
Phonn
134
CAB COMPANY
LIADIUTIES
Capital Stock 200000.00
Surplus and Profits . 58415.93
Dividends Unpaid . . lO.OOOjOO
Circulation . 99100.00
Rediscounts NONE
Dills Payahlo NONE
Other Borrowed Money NONE
DEPOSITS
Individual $1600748.90
Bank Deps. 171566653
Other Depts. 130821.62 3447237.03
Total ....s 13814752.98
W. R. KEEDLE Cashier
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 26, Ed. 1, Thursday, April 3, 1924, newspaper, April 3, 1924; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth91289/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.