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Show The Annual Bleat Utah's Only and Screwiest Tabloid VOLUME-PLENTY PRICE-JUST FORGET IT GOSGROVE CAUGHT MAW WINS DEGREE IN RAID GREAT HONOR COMES ONLY AFTER MUCH HARD LABOR H. B. MAW The supreme ambition of H. B. Maw has finally been realized. Maw, 702 South 6th East street and at present Dean of Men at the University of Utah has successfully qualified for the degree of Master of Detection conferred by the "Eagle Eye Correspondence School of Detection." According to reports, Maw has for the past 9 years been a student of the Eagle Eye School of Detection, and so was well prepared when the chance presented itself. Rumor had it that the annual Junior Prom was to be the scene, of a drinking orgy combined with a little carousing. Our Dean of Men saw his chance. On the spur of the moment, he became Maw the sleuth, and with a well-trained eye peeled, and a ring of keys in hand, Maw made his way through a secret door and stole noiselessly into the Hotel Utah. Treading his way stealthily down COSGROVE IN DISGUISE ' It was by virtue of this ingenious disguise that "Slick Dick" Cosgrove has been able to elude the anti-vice squad for so long. He was finally grabbed when he dropped his umbrella and they seen who it was. the corridor, Maw paused before each and every door. Not desiring to cause any undue embarrassment, he decided to take the precautionary measure to look through the keyholes first. Maw states that some of the things he saw would "knock your eyes out." Finally having completed his survey, he succeeded in hastily jotting down the details of the proceedings in the rooms. His next step was to call a blue-jacket to show him his notes. Although causing some embarrassment to some of the inmates by springing in without warning or warrant, this was of little con- cern. The primary object was the gaining of the degree. The dick's final O. K.s were given the notes which were forwarded to the Eagle Eye Correspondence School of Detection. Officials of the detective school lauded Maw highly on his efficient work, stating that he is one of the most promising students enrolled in the school. President Gumshoo says that Maw is undoubtedly one of the coming sleuths of the nation, primarily because of his keen sense of smell. Friends of H. B. Maw will be glad to hear of his recent success. Menace To Society Is Removed When "Slick Dick" is Trapped "Slick Dick" Cosgrove has at last been brought to justice! After committing hundreds of heinous crimes over a period of several years, Cosgrove was finally caught in a well-laid net by the local anti-vice squad. "Slick Dick" was seen entering the Sarah Daft Home through a side door by one of the squad members. Immediately the net was laid around the place. Two hours and 13 minutes later Cosgrove appeared at a second story window and dropped softly to the ground with the aid of an open umbrella. He jumped unawares into the arms of Tom, Dick and Harry, anti-vice men and was overpowered only after an exhausting struggle. At the time of his capture, Cosgrove's identity was not known because of his deceptive disguise. The accompanying photograph shows Cosgrove at the time of his capture. Cosgrove began his career in Junior High school where he used to chew the end of his lead pencil and thumb his nose at the teachers. One thing led to another until in recent years he is recognized as one of societies most dangerous characters. For a period of 8 years he has baffled the local police. His crimes have been the means of keeping women and children off the streets at night. (Continued on 329) |