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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1920)
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There’s nothing like having a brother-fish to nibble with, and some of these days, all we, like the flying fish that we are, will show what sharks we can make. And I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if this Rvier Styx overflowed some day, and some of the Angels and the Monsters washed down the banks of Life together. ’23 A LETTER TO DAD Dad, to you it may seem funny. How a man can spend his money In a rural place where living must be rough. And I’ll grant that that conclus ion Is somewhat of an illusion; But for explanation there are facts enough. Now I know you’ll be disgusted, But the fact remains, I’m busted! Which is honorable enough at A. and M. Still you know the obligation Of a college man’s relation, And I am sure you don’t want me to have to skim. We have down here a man named “Cheatum,” (Which un-camouflaged means “beatum” He has all the modern skin games up his sleeve. Sells us stationery at sixty, T’would be larcency at thirty, But he makes us say we like it as we leave. Dad, you read the western story, Where the highwayman sees glory In leaving travelers solvent while they think. Well, we have a man named Casey Who is equally as sassy. But he stays within the law by peddling drink. And another incidental Which will be quite instrumental In making my amount requested fat, There’s a formal ball impending. And you might as well while sending Include a ten case note or two for that. So dad, as I have just been stating, My monetary rating Just at present drops a bit; Which is due in a great measure To the economic pressure Of the present days that be, so please remit! ’23 WHAT WILL BECOME OF THEM? Owing to the high price of leather, or otherwise, mostly otherwise, the Commandant has issued orders that the Seniors will not be required to equip themselves with either field or dress boots for the session of 1920- 21. The question in the minds of the Freshmen is: What will become of those priceless pieces of leather that the present Seniors now possess? Can you imagine the excitement in Honey Grove as Pinkney Price strolls down the main path wearing his new “cits” stuffed in the top of his boots. How will Trooper A. B. Smith look on his charger as he rides down those beautiful streets of Ro- tan? Oh! Maggie, unto whose arched limbs will those pretty little boots fit? Major Jungman, you and your officers should donate your footwear to the Artillery Unit in order that they may place them in the trophy case in the “Y”, so that future Freshmen can stand and gaze upon the pride of old. It is very distressing that the Seniors should have to give up this newly established fad, but each of us sheds a silent tear when he thinks of how Capt. Muller will be forced to shed his boots that he has worn for so many years. Capt. Tuttle is to be congratulated on the fact that he will not be forced to part of his footwear. Lieutenant Wilson and Capt. Bals will in time become used to the lowly shoe and legging. We have read how Arctic explor ers have saved their lives by eating their boots. Now, the Mess Hall will be in the market for some new meat substitute. The price of mainten ance is to be increased in order that a more superior leather may be served. The leather in boots is of a very high grade, and it would be a large saving to the College if Mr. Sbisa could get some of this discard ed footwear that is about to 'he thrown on the open market. During the winter the soles could be used in soup, later, the soles could be ground into chili meat. The uppers would be a delicacy, that all Juniors would flock to the staff table on Sun days to devour. The heels could be toasted and served with milk at sup per. Would not this plan save the day both for the present Seniors, as well as the mess problem for next year? ’23 THINGS LOOK BLUE FOR STATE It has been moons since State was beaten by a conference team on her own field in the gentle game of foot ball. They have fought to the- last ditch to guard this honor, and no one doubts but that they will fight again the coming year, but things are look ing “blue” for them. Coach D. X. Bible called out the Aggie football material a few days ago, May 11, for a little spring practice. Such a gathering of huskies was never be fore assembled in one place with such a singleness of purpose. The whole being of Coach Bible and change any_] Captain-elect Jack Mahan is filled with the determination to bring home the “bason” again next season even if they have to go to Clark Field to get same. They had no trouble in filling the crowd of aspirants with the same spirit of fight. In fact every every man that hopes to wear the Aggie uniform is already filled with this fighting spirit. Bible seems to be well pleased with the men who are out for the spring practice. He is wearing his characteristic smile of confidence and determination. Yes, things are looking bad for old State next fall.