Old Gold — June 1, 1909

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1 Dedication Dedication of the 1909 Old Gold to a "greater school spirit".
2 Student with pennant
3 Greeting Class of 1909 presents the third volume of the Old Gold.
4 Annual Board Roster of members.
5 Preface Brief history of school's annuals; photo.
6 Historical History of public normal schools in Iowa; special emphasis on the early history of the Iowa State Normal School; photo.
16 Sail forth into the sea Poem.
17 In Memoriam In memory of Trustee W. A. McIntire who died June 13, 1908; photo.
18 Board of Trustees List of trustees and brief description of new board that will govern the three state institutions; photo.
20 Homer Horatio Seerley Credentials and professional accomplishments of President Seerley; photo.
21 President's assistants Photo.
22 Department of Pedagogy Instructors; photo.
23 Department of Mathematics Instructors; photo.
24 Department of History and Political Science Instructors; photo.
25 Department of Natural Science Instructors; photo.
26 Department of Physical Science Instructors; photo.
27 Department of English Instructors; photo.
28 Department of Language and Literature Instructors; photo.
29 Department of Vocal Music Instructors; photo.
30 Department of Instrumental Music Instructors; photo.
31 Department of Public Speaking Instructors; photo.
32 Commercial Department Instructor; photo.
32 Department of Art Instructors; photo.
33 Department of Advanced Training Instructors; photo.
35 Department of Primary and Kindergarten Training Instructors; photo.
36 Department of Foreign Languages Instructors; photo.
37 Department of Manual Training and Domestic Science Instructors; photo.
38 Department of Physical Training Instructors; photo.
39 Department of School Ethics Marion McFarland Walker returns to the staff; working on improving boarding houses; photo.
41 Professor Cable's Physiography Laboratory Photo.
43 Class of Naught Nine Class yells, officers, colors, and flower.
44 History of the Class of 1909 Accomplishments of the class.
46 Halloween party Description of events.
47 Cap and Gown Brief description about wearing caps and gowns.
48 Senior girls Humorous look at seniority.
48 Fashion A look at new fashion.
49 Class gift Class of 1909 presented the school with a plaque of the Gettysburg Address.
50 Washington's birthday Summary of social event.
51 The Senior Special Primary Girls Article praising the primary women.
52 May Day "Feed" Description of May Day gathering.
52 The Evolution of the '09 Old Gold
53 Two students kissing
54 Seniors vs. faculty basketball Faculty beat the seniors.
54 Commencement exercises--June 4 to 9 Schedule of activities for the week.
55 Summer term program Schedule.
55 A spinster's soliloquy A poem by Letta M. Whitten.
56 Psychological terms we have been dealing with for three and four years Humorous drawings describing words.
58 Photos of graduates 1909 graduates; photo.
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103 The Lady of the Uniform The winning senior essay by Julia Porter.
108 Oratory Brief explanation of the Oratorical Association.
109 Oratory Officers and results of women's oratorical contests; photo.
110 Oratory Results of men's oratorical contests and the interstate contest.
111 Miss Nelle Bowman Won the intersociety oratorical contest and will compete on the state level; text of her address; photo.
115 Debating Description of the Debating League, roster of officers and members.
117 Fourth annual Kansas debate Photo of winning Iowa team.
118 Thirteenth Annual Ames Debate Normal affirmative team debated in Ames; lost 1-2; photo.
119 Thirteenth Annual Ames Debate Ames affirmative team traveled to Cedar Falls; Normal won 3-0; photo.
120 Fifth Annual Kansas Debate Affirmative team traveled to Kansas on May sixth; photo.
121 Fifth Annual Kansas Debate Kansas affirmative team came to Cedar Falls on May sixth; photo.
122 Recapitulation of Normal's Debates Results of important debates back to 1897.
123 Christian Associations Drawing of a church and banner.
124 YMCA Brief description of organization, roster of officers, and description of activities; photo.
128 Newman Catholic Association Brief description of organization, roster of officers; photo.
130 Bible Study Brief description of organization, roster of past leaders; photo.
132 Young Women's Christian Association Brief description of organization, roster of officers and cabinet members; photo.
135 Primary Description of primary department.
136 Junior Primary Reception Description of social event; photo of senior primary teachers.
137 The Special Primary Girls Poem; photo of senior primary teachers and photos from reading classes; students put on a play.
140 Art Brief history of the art course; photo.
142 Lecture Course Discusses visitors, roster of committee members; photo.
144 Kindergarten Description of duties, roster of former students and their current locations.
146 Junior Kindergartners Photo.
147 Senior kindergartners Photo.
152 Association of Contributors to Iowa Education and History Brief history of the organization which was formed in January; will attempt to collect material relating to the history of education.
153 Music Dept Drawing of students singing.
154 Special Music Course Description of requirements; photo.
156 The Minnesingers Brief history, songs from a program, roster of members and officers; photo.
159 The Cecilians Brief history of the group, repertoire, roster of members; photo.
161 The Troubadours Brief history; photo.
162 Euterpeans Brief history, repertoire, and roster of members; photo.
164 The Band and Orchestra Repertoire and roster of members; photo.
167 The Normal Eyte Brief history, regulations, roster of staff; photo.
170 Log cabin Photo.
171 Dramatic Theatre masks.
172 Dramatic Brief history, comedic story, roster of students in dramatic work; photo.
174 Class Play of '08 Description of play, 'If I Were King'; photo.
177 Dramatic Work in the Training School Students performed 'Scenes from the Days of Feudalism and Chivalry' and 'Mary of Magdala'; photo.
180 The Teacher for the Oakwood District School Essay written by Estella Mattox.
183 Literary Societies
184 The Commencement Parade Photo of women's literary societies.
185 Shakespearean Brief history, roster of officers, and description of yearly activities; photo.
191 Neotrophian Roster of officers and members, program from operetta, poem; photo.
198 Money collector Humorous cartoon and article about John McDonald.
203 'Rough House' Aristo meeting getting out of hand.
204 Annual Cartoon of Old Gold editor.
205 Cliosophic Roster of officers, members, and humorous ads; photo.
212 The Charge of the Light Brigade Cartoon and poem.
213 Chresto Roster of officers, members, a poem, and photo.
217 Domestic Science Brief history of the department, poem, student photos; photo.
219 Ossoli Roster of officers and members, a diary entry, and photo.
223 Alpha Brief history, brief stories, and information from the open session; photo.
230 In Memoriam Alpha member LaVancha Comstock died May 6, 1909.
231 Delphian Officers, brief history, and information from the anniversary program; photo.
236 Students Student being pursued by many departments.
237 Orio Year in review, officers, debate and musical groups; photo.
243 Eulalian Officers, roster of members, brief description of the meaning of 'Eulalian'; photo.
247 Zetalethean Officers, correspondence describing the events of the year, poem, roster of members; photo.
255 First Annual Snipe Hunt Student is hunting for an imaginary creature, the 'snipe'.
256 First Annual Bee Hunt Hunt is a practical joke.
257 Philomathean Brief history, banquet program, and roster of members; photo.
263 In Memoriam Emil Van Trott died on May 6, 1909; photo.
264 Golly and Caubarrus engaged in a scientific pursuit Two students are trying to catch a cat.
265 A Mock Wedding and What Came of It; a story of boarding school life Essay by Ruth Hallingby.
267 Cartoons Cartoons about the Normal School.
267 Cartoons Drawings by Ceperley.
268 Daily routine of a Normal student Student rushing through a day.
270 Sons of American Revolution History prize Lee Shillinglaw was the first Normal student to receive this award; photo.
270 Cartoon Student upset about breaking his meerschaum pipe.
271 Our soldier boys James Martin and A. L. Smith are active in the United State Army, photo of the Mathew Hall Quartet.
272 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Looking South Photo.
273 Main Street, Cedar Falls, Looking North Photo.
274 The Faculty Ball Was a grand affair and went well into the night.
275 Football Description of 1908 season, cartoon, players, and prospects; photo.
281 Oratory and Debate Two students engaged in a speech.
284 Track Roster of players, meet results, and cross country information; photo.
290 Athletic Board Roster of members, results from indoor track meet.
291 Athletic field--quarter-mile cinder track Site of Conference Meet, May 15, 1909; photo.
292 Crary Hall "Bunch" The residents of Crary Hall; photo.
293 Baseball Team had a record of 2-5; photo.
295 Gymnastics A championship match was held at the Normal; Luther College was the winner; photo.
297 Basketball Summary of the year, season results, description of a tour, and the reserve team; photo.
304 Receivers of the Honorary Roster of letter winners.
305 Women's dep't Description of department of physical education for women, basketball schedule for women's literary groups; photo.
315 Jokes
317 Spring Chicken Philosophy from the Training School Funny quotes and stories from Professor Bender.
319 Black Hawk County Fair Was held in September, brief description; photo
321 A Word to the Wise
325 Roasts Quotations from campus people.
329 How fearfully and wonderfully we are made Drawing of two students.
330 Local Hits A chapel observation and quotes.
333 Prelude Story about an imaginary fight with the Old Gold editor.
334 Mr. Sydner Maiden Story of Mr. Maiden meeting a girl on a train.
335 Thomas G. P. Berger Is preparing to be a preacher.
335 William Hoyman and Virgil Simmers Are portrayed as 'ladies' men'.
336 Mr. Albert T. Barrett Drawing of his room.
337 The Kimona Girls Photo.
337 Mr. Walter Bender Story of his going out with the wrong girl.
339 Patronize out advertisers
340 A product of the Physical 'Torture' Department A woman is shown 'ripping' a common man apart.
341 Student stories Humorous stories about students.
343 Our Mighty Nimrods Story about faculty going hunting.
343 C. A. Humorous student stories.
351 A Realistic Novelette Humorous scenario with Professor and Mrs. Meyerholz.
351 Guy Bassatt Joke about Mr. Bassatt and his pursuit of women.
353 Frank Mathews and John Dickman, Our Patriarchs Jokes that the two students have been attending school for a very long time.
355 Mr. John Dee Is described as 'down and out' after the Normal Eyte election.
355 George W. Farcical story of a trip on Normal Hill.