Student Publication
Dated October, 1913, The Crescent, a student publication, from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota. Printed by Lokensgard Printnig Company, Fargo, North Dakota.
This issue credits L. P. Seierstad (Editor-in-Chief), Martha Brennun & Fred Kile (Literary Editors), O. M. Medchill (Business Manager), Ingeman Sattre (Asst Business Manager) & the following, which look like columnists or feature writers: Crystal Fryslie, Wm., Krogh, Albert Aardal, Bennie Muus, Jonas Aardal, & Peter Miller.
There are stories (Including 'The Freshmen Girls' Hallawe'en'), editorials, information on 'locals' & alumni, as well as exchanges & atheletics. There are several pieces from the Norwegian Department ~ ans yes, you guessed it, they are written in Norwegian! (The rest is in English.) There are some b/w illustrations/graphics.
Included are ads from local businesses which support the publication. Including The Moorhead National bank, Fargo Ice Cream & dairy Co (Johnson's 'Velvet' Ice Cream), Concordia Book Company, the college itself, Norby & Hilde Department Store (Groceries, Dry Goods, Shoes & Crockery), T. J. Berrigan (Barber Shop & Bath Rooms) & other local professionals etc.
Measures 9 x 6 inches, 32 pages (including ads) & the covers.
Condition
Staple binding intact, starting to rust (but no real damages), one tear on page 12, as shown below. Please view photos & email if you have questions!
