race T Penn State Collegian Published eemi•neekly during the College year by students of the Pennsylonma State College, in the interests of the College, the students, faculty, alumni and friends. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD 'WHEELER LORD, Jit. '2B R. M. ATKINSON '2B . C. F. FLINN '2B . ... TICE EDITORIAL STAFF WIIFELFR LORD, JR. '2B 13FNIAIIIN KAPLAN '2B R M. ATKINSON '2B S TitnUsoN '23 P R SAIALTZ '25 I=l L. If Bell, Jr. '29 IL E. lintlman '2.9 THE BUSINESS STAFF C. F. Fr INN '25 ertisang Manager Circulation Manager A••L min town Manager JOHN PrRGI,O \ '2S IL B Ku von' '2.4 W. 3. .11, I AVIIM I. ASSIST siNINS MANAGERS P C MeConnaughey '24 J li Reiff '25 ei;EIMIZI SOPHOMORE REPORTERS Q. E. Beaune H W Leber T J. Sebofield If. B. Brooks C A Mensch E R. Slink J. 11. Coogan L H. Nieman R P Stevenson W. B. Cox :Nr T. Scepansky HR. Thalenfeld S. S. Geesey W. H. Sclunnerer 0 A Wisansky Th. P. on Stnte COLI.FfII SI , : welcome, rommuneettons no not nub vet of mpty. tett rttO All Ittterts need boar tht name of ter rtn.l.te Ann/memo eotorounienteens ell] t' Ilttregerded. In oleo Iht 'tritr tlono not e Id, le. or her num., to a-ca - nanny thy It l'er this fart eleteld 111 , no Indira. .1 net! A nom de 'demo ettNt at rampant the memo.... noon rite editor rt.. et, th. tight to req., All tonerenth It. tlOlll that nr. de. teed Ind, for pultlo. 1111,11 The COLIASTAN nteetetrA no reltonelblllty for strilieneistv la tit Lett, Box Novs. Ed,tor This Issue I mils H Bell, Jr TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1927 .t STUDY IN PATRIOTISM What is happening to America when a bellowing public Jackass like William Hale Thompson gets away i with an orgy of simple mindedness, in which-he isl wallowing amid the periect practiced applause of his corrupt peculating colleagues The press has been amused and rightfully so, but its amusement has given Thompson a publicity which is getting a grasp on the mealy-minded American citizen Thompson is no longer a Joke, but a menace—a menace which should stir our shame to witness such moronic action in the head of America's second greatest city, a men ace which should prick our pride until he is hooted tram his dictatorship, a menace which should stir the righteous wrath and indignation of a hundred million Americans until Chicago is ostracized as a harborer of crooks, gallivanting simpletons, and pa thetic morons. How long, 0 Democracy, how long shall you en dure when pig-headed fools take advantage of your blessing to crlwn insipid and bigoted ignoramuses 5 Free speech. free thought, a free press trampled and besmirched by a gang politician , A scholar, a gentle. man, a capable leader. ousted without cause from a great public office which he served with intelligence and with public spirit , Corrupt practices, insidious un-American propaganda, false pretences, ignorance shielded by an "America first' campaign, so shallow and empty and false that we blush for Chicago,—all this the sole basis of Big Bill Thompson's circus, but a ballyhoo so effectise that from the American mass of numbskulls he is getting an audience which is taking him seriously. Usually, when a braying fool indulges in antics akin to a simpleton, we allow him to "bray on," so long as he is harmless to others. But when he be comes a menace to society, he is "put away" Bill Thompson is lucky instead of being "put away," he was "put in" as Maser. Perhaps in Chicago the two ideas are synonymous At any rate we would pity Thompson as a pathetic figure, ii he didn't play upon the American mind so effectively with such a hypo critical nonsensical standard of "Amet7canism." Every Intellectual citizen.knokvs that ;Thompson's platform is,nrade up of rotten timber. He know: the Chicago bully's principles of activity...afa.lse, as, truly un-American in foundation and unfounded in The same degree of emphasis that he places upon the influence of England's presence m America A simple analysis is ample refutation. \ cry great thinker in our history, from Thomas Paine to Emerson and beyond has held Tolerance a primary American virtue Whether capable or not, the American citizen holds it his pri,ilege to think for himself Our judgments are to be our own. At least, we are to have the privilege of thinking so. Upon the right of mery citizen to form his own judg ments, the whole American structure is founded Supposedly. we resent anyone's making up our minds for its The sanctity of the ballot, the freedom of religion, the openness of the press, the desire for education, the multiplicity of organizatibns, the frankness and individuality of the American char acter, of the American personality, all are permeated by the presumed night of the American citizen to think for'himself. This option is limited only in its social implications, as long as our opinions do not have a derogatory relationship to society. Theoret ically, men our patriotism may be a result of our own thinking It is true, however, that multitudes sell their birthright for a song, or even give it away fo many the printed word is law. By the same right, anyone with a semblance of authority is salaamed. Thus the Thompson following. Nevertheless, when a gang politician, a corrupt club wielder presumes to dictate to the public what constitutes Americanism, he is usurping a public sanctity. Ii British propa ganda is in America, it is the American's privilege to accept or reject in his own right Thompson has a right to his opinion, to his version of the insidious ness of Britain's attempt to conquer America, but when he uses the authority of his office to bludgeon his distorted ideas upon the public, he is violating the fundamental American principles of Tolerance. When he chooses to brow beat his subordinates, to hammer his colleagues with his sophomoronic ideas and unwholesome principles of an Americanism which is anti-American, it is time for a distinct and effective, repudiation of a simple but powerful public moron.' Perhaps a corollary to thc.theoty oi l olcrance is the right of every American so Education. Every American has the right to benefit by the enlightened minds of his countrymen. liver since education has been taken from the hands of the church, ever since the theological aristocrats of early America released their once powerful grasp, the function of education has been delegated to specialists, scholars whose training has fitted them for the "enlightening" of the masses Unfortunately, too often, educational administrators hose been political appointees But past and frequent violation of our code of education does not nullify the principle of a "hands off" policy in American education If the British so desire to 'convert America by propaganda, and if the American mind cannot distinguish the facts in the case when both sides have been presented, the degree of intelli gence in our land has taken a lamentable slump It is a distinct insult to the intelligence of the American mind to ballyhoo British propaganda Moreover, when tainted political fingers reach out to clutch control of tree and unbiased education, it is high time to deplore the degradation and deterioration of the morale of any community which permits such distinctly un-American tactics President Vice-President 13=M113 Editor-ins Chief Assistant Editor .:%lanaging Editor Associate Editor Associate liilite' H. P 3111eham '29 L Mastifer '29 Buslnes Manager CO-OPERATIVE FRATERNITY BUYING More than fifty fraternities at Penn State arc to a certain degree dependent upon their individual cat ering departments for financial success. Each or ganization has practically the same problems in the manipulation of its catering budget for the realiza tion of profit that helps defray the evenses incurred in the upkeep of the fraternity. Yet it is surprising that no attempt has been made by the Penn State organizations along the line of ca-operative buying of foodstuffs and other com modities It is obvious that the purchase of goods of known quality and in large quantities will cut down fraternity bills The time is ripe for the formation of a ca-operative purchasing system for the Greek letter brotherhoods and we venture to suggest a method To give an interfraternity purchasing association a financial foundation, each organization should con tribute a specified sum. This money would be thej equal of a share of stock With the appointment of a salaried manager, the unit may proceed to buy food stuffs or other commodities in wholesale lots and sell them to fraternities at the lowest possible price., Prices sill certainly he loner than those in effect at! present At the end of the year, if any surplus of funds exists, it may be distributed to the fraternities iin proportion to the extent of their purchases De -1 tails such as interest, location of a storehouse, pur-t chasing manager can be arranged with little difficulty I Of course, to establish such an organization re-, 1 quires careful thought and investigation but the ben-I efits are easily seen Again, if this project is too for.! ! them to fraternities at the lowest possible price. midable, smaller groups of fraternities may initiate co-operative buying units with five or sit houses as a nucleus. After sufficient experimentation on a 'small scale, a merger could be effected to include I every fraternity house at Penn State A system similar to the one suggested, is in suc cessful operation at the Oregon Agricultural college Penn State fraternities would do well totstudy the co-operative buying methods of the western institu tion Certainly the Penn State Interfiaternity Coun cil should gixe the matter careful consideration The Bullosopher's Chair "Snuthers. I got n peach of a date for tomotlcm cv mac,' Snnthers•—Who is the fan one? Strong or a co-ed? "Not this time' I have an engagement uith "The Family Upstairs " inuther, —Upstairs? Why the sudden interest in the ne•ghlwis? "You hale misunderstood me again, Smitherc, 1 near I've bought tickets to see "The Famth Upstair," , taged in the Auditorium by the Penn State Plaeis to mei row night" - , , , , , gmillign,LlVell; 1,11 a ,yru, enjoy youmelf. i ' , "Thank=, I'll tell you all nbout the ne•t tune I 4 ~„ College Style Display FLORSHEIM SHOES December 7 & 8 at Our Store By L. C. GILMAN Special College Representative of The Florshmm Shoe Company An exhibit that includes the advance styles for the college man—as as designed by the foremost makers of men's fine shoes M. F` R. Co MM. East College*Avenue PZITN STATE COLLIIGIAN LOCAL EXHIBITS CAPTURE HIGH HONORS AT CHICAGO Penn State Hogs Receive Seven First Prizes and Sheep Get One in Show Porn State captured eight first and thiee third plies in the show ling , at the Intel national li‘esteck exposi t:ea which one esterdav in Chit ago .4 !list, second and thud prize eon 'taste the 1114 nods made to the College re de sheep The Penn State hogs had the mat merit points Intoning seven 111 E. 1)1 ices and one second One sec ond and one third ooze aided fon tho Qteeib In the Judgmg. contests Cot college :.:11 Tents the Penn State team com p°, of Robert K 1-I,uniltnn TS, Set. ney Ease '2B, Mines D sy '2B, Ha, IN R. Larson '2B, Claude R Meets '2B. and Clifford IL Bushes '2B, placed toentieth Tins is the same team that one hsaL tenors at the eastern states espezition tins fall Electrical Engineer Lectures at Meeting E L £mll, DWl:et Rern,entatne of the 11010113n° Glass company, manufatturer, of prlem ate high ef lanemy bghting umt,, ,111 lie the :peakei of the evermg at the next meeting of the Ele.trical Engineering to be held It ednesday night, Deeemb, seventh, at "even 0',.1,k Room 200 Engutenrmg D 311 Shell ndl gne a lecture on the 1004 up-to-date meeand., of commele nil and industrial illumination, supple men'ing his talk null a number of int - ons ard demonstiatlons nod using light mg equipment supplied 1), the ligloi.hane company All p 0140119 inter,,ted in the sub ject of :rumination ale coidial4 sited to attend this meeting. 1?: - . ' AND Nittany Theatre TUESDAY— Matinee at 2:00 Ramon NoNarro itani AlrStiti. Cast in "BEN HUE" Special Orchestra Accompanying Film Adults 50e Children 25e TUESDAY—NaII:my , Sally O'Neill, Oxen Moore in "BECKY” Foy New s imd Sportlight WEDNESDAY—I Matinee at 2:00 Ldhan Gish and Norman Kerry in "ANNIE LAURIE" Stan Laurel Coated) THURSDAY and FRIDAY— Matinee Thursday at. 2:00 IN ilham Mine% Joan Crawford George R. Arthur m "SPRING FEVER" Our Gang Comedy FRIDAY and SATURDAY— Matinee Friday at. 2 00 Clara Bow in ' , 'MDR, MAN" ; ' , Charley cfisei Comedy' • ' t • .% STARK, Bag S, 74eberclashers In The University Manner CATIIAUM THEATRE BUILDING For Xmas Leather Goods Stationery Manicure Sets Military Brushes Toilet Articles Whitman's Candies RAY D. GILLILAND Druggist Good. That's what it is . . No ust trying to put a definition around Each smoker telling the other, we suppose. Camel. It is as diverse and fugitive as the At any rate, it's first—in popularity as well delicate tastes and fragrances that Nature as quality. It has beaten every record ever puts in her choicest tobaccos, of shich made by a smoke. Mode'rzi smokers,have Camel is rolled. Science aids Nature to be lifted it to a new world leadership. sure by blending the tobaccos for subtle Camels retme-: a place in your apprecia smoothness and mildness. One way to tion. Try them upon every test known. describe Camels is just to say, "They are You'll find them always loyal to your high est standard. 'Ways: c Caine!!" good!" Somehow, next:. of Carn.q. 11: 3 t,•e.[ around It. J Ill: YN 0 I Its 1 01: 1. CC 0 COMPANY, Y.'IN , ,TON• gAT,TI m . N. C N • v z An Iron Suit' would be 'considerably longer ' wearing, we admit. But on the other hand and foot, it would have its disadavntages—for ex ample, the loud ringing sound of the pocket flaps. When you want a suit made of mere cloth —and goog looking cloth at that —of a kind that wears well— you can't beat a suit of Haddons by Society Brand. It isn't quite "as strong as iron," 'fortunately for your skin. But for cloth it's mighty serviceable' Particu larly good in Oxford gray or blue. HADDONS bYSocietyßrand $4O to *B5 Stetson and Schoble Hats J. & M. and Florsheim Shoes M. Prc3rriirni Opposite Front Campus 'Vuesday, December 6, 1927 O 5.161, Brand 1,4 ®~ 5 Sincel9l3
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