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Show 32 THE ACORN WATCHWORDS OF SUCCESS. Milton wrote "Paradise Lost" in a world he could not see and sold it for fifteen pounds. The immortal Lincoln walked forty miles to borrow a book he could not afford to buy. Geothe spent his entire fortune of over half a million dollars on his education. George Stephens worked fifteen long years for his first successful locomotive. Henry Wilson worked on a farm for twelve years for a yoke of oxen and six sheep. Carlyle, after lending a manuscript of the "French Revolution" to a friend, whose servant carelessly used it to kindle a fire, calmly went to work and rewrote it. Ex. Stimpson "What is the latest fad?" Thompson "The Sophomores." Prof. Terry (In Theology)" 'And the poor man died and was carried to Abraham's bosom.' now William, who was Abraham?" Manning Abraham Lincoln. A smile is the most useful thing in the world in proportion to its cost. It costs absolutely nothing but its potency is beyond estimation. Ex. When the rose begins to hoard its fragrance, it dies. So when man would hoard his influence and wrap round him the mantle of solitude, he is fading away in the noblest attributes of his being. Ex. (Senior at Commencement.) "Professor M., to you I am indebted for all I have attained in my school life." Prof. M. Don't mention such a trifle."-Ex. When Adolphus placed his arm around the neck of Angelina he said it was for a neck's press purpose. Ex. "I can have any girl I please," remarked a Junior proudly. "Yes," said a Freshman, "but you don't pelase any girl in this school." Ex. "Why, Bill, what's the matter with you? You look down in the mouth." "Well, Henry, I dare say if you had gone through what I have, you would look down too." "What's the matter?" "Well, you know Miss D., don't you?" "Yes." "I discarded her last night." "You did; what for?" "She said she wouldn't marry me, and I'd discard any girl that would treat me like that." Becraft "I have been trying to get a new suit of clothes. I once asked father but he hasn't said anything." Peterson "Why don't you press the suit?" "I rise for information," said a Junior in devotional one morning. "I am very glad to hear it," said a Sophomore, "for no one in school needs it more." Ex. Hammocks Hammocks After Graduation a Book to read, a Hammock to rest in while you read. Both supplied by Ross Book Store Photography One-third off to Graduates and Students. The Latest in Every Branch. Colodio Carbons. Aresto Platino Platinums. Group work a specialty. H. H. Thomas, 2457 Washington Ave. SEEDS SEEDS All Kinds. SMURTHWAITE, 24th Street. EFF EPF FASHIONABLE CLOTHES For Men. Best Fitting Best Wearing. BEST PRICE. Z. C. M. I. Sole Agents. John L. Herrick. Geo. J. Kelly. Kelly & Herrick Basement Reed Hotel. Life, Fire, Accident Insurance. Loans, Rentals, Real Estate, Investments. OGDEN, - UTAH. Laughlin Fountain Pen Is the peer of all pens and has no equal anywhere. Just the right thing for graduates SMALLEY, the Jeweler OUR SODA FOUNTAIN Is sizzling and fizzing and bubbling with the MOST DELICIOUS DMNKS. None but the best quality of materials is used, and folks tell us that we do know how to make DELICIOUS SODA DRINKS. Try our ICE CEEAM SODA costs 10c, but it's worth it; just see if it isn't. WALLACE DRUG COMPANY |