Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 January 1909 — Snowed Under With “Rah Rahs” [ARTICLE]

Snowed Under With “Rah Rahs”

Newton County Enterprise: A rumor gained circulation that Geo. Ade would give 950 for the best college yell suitable to use in his latest production, “The Fair Co-ed.* Mr. Ade went abroad, and Col. Roberts is left to hold the sack—mail sack. “Yells" are coming from college students all over the United States and the Col. is almost distracted with the conglomeration of crazy “Rah Rahs” that Is pouring In on him. Unless the influx is stopped he will appeal to Uncle Sam for relief, alleging a fraudulent use of the malls.