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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
For Saturday. July 20:

'"THE ONE THING NEEDED FOR CONFINEMENT.
WHY?"
There is thorn with every rose and many beau
tifu thing or happy time has been less marred
by an if' But supposing you had the power to make
things obey your bidding, what one thing would you
ask to make you contented? What is the reason for
your choosing just this thing no other? This
lone thing needful" really ought to treat of some
thing that will be lasting rather than compare
lively small thing that give great happiness right
now, but which will eutgrow. There is difference
between contentnent and happiness The papers must
be mailed so as to be in the hands of the editor
Not Later Than Friday Morning. July IS,
They must be strictly original written in ink on
one side only of the paper not more than 800 words
in length less than 100 marked with the number
of words and each signed with the grade, school, name
and address Of the writer, together the prize
preferred from the list printed elsewhere papers
must not be rolled.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

his place of business and enjoy pleasures with
that gather that day. The parades bands
bring especial pleasure to the children brings pain
the small boy when he burns his fingers while shooting
1t brings great pain
the Fourth of July from eating candy popcorn
In this the Fourth of July suggests pleasure
and patriotism. Eva S. Miller
Seventh Grade. Prairie MINI.
Some Spicy Excitement.
The first Fourth of July remember
ago. large celebration held which made it worth
membering. In the morning early
show my patriotism by shooting recrackes continuing all
morning. After dinner company then seated
ourselves on porch in order the balloon ascension
when took place BY While watching the balloon
shot hrecrackers and accidentally threw which
atterward resulted in little excitement Nevertheless
soon over and later supper evening"
soon as 1t dark enough off fireworks which
lasted about hour half retired happy but
rather fatgued. Edna Dukee
Ienth Grade. Marshall, MINI.
The Reward of Curiosity.
Ins topic recalls to mind of the Of
my childhood days. How well Fourth
which celebrated was only four years
children had been looking forward great
expectations had heard of playelows that
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
A Cyclone OF Bricks.

experience
that the of previous Fourhs completely
forgotten Several boys planned celebrate
the day to greater extent than going
sleep IN tent the night of the Sd morning
as early pleased In the glorious day
to shoot off crackers than
BEFORE was to be spent in drinking non
ana Watching the Wayzata ball team play against
apolis nine We to day with a grand exhibition
of the fireworks which had procured for u.s. Alto
gether we expected to have day.
On the night of the Sd slept and arose about
O'CLOCK to start the largest cracker
10 make an extra loud noise piled bricks
was to light it, cautiously match and applied it.
s1zz-boom!-That is all remember but came to
tney told me that my leg had been injured that had
been stunned by the flying can imagine how
spent the rest of the day The pain was great but
the mental pain greater The crackers in tho ornin
the yells from the ball afternoon and the
whzzng of rockets in the evening day long
OF torture to me- have around cannon
crackers SINCE George Cleveland
01A'n 'faoe' Wayzata, MINI.
Abloom With Stars Stripes
was awakened by the loud report cannon followed
by the shouting of many people a bound was out of
bed and soon dressed My mother another room
asking where going I that was going down to
the courthouse cannon had been fred She said
that could not greatly surprised when she told
that it was only 12 O'clock or course uont h, ~ ~
but l did not sleep wink after that.
When heard the o'clock come in I arose and
dressed quickly soon had breakfast aid
on tnat DAY hags could be houses lawns
gie bicycles and almost beautiful
little town. more beautiful as tho st.rs ond
stripes air.
People hurrying to looked down tha
street they appeared like This was the day
which Lcheld the erandest celehration
thousands present It Needless for
me to state what did that day.
such celebrations know what it Taking everything to-
gether 1t grand Fourth the
for the day could have been may be justified in
saying that this the grandest life of many
Of the crowd which thronged the streets Of Ltchfe
... Mary G. Flynn
Nin'h 1raoe' Ltchfeld, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
In One Grand Crash.

The July which distinctly remember was
spent in Eureka, S. d. when almost Of
Mama two brothers myself visiting
aunts during the vacation my living
Eureka sent invitation spend the Fourth there which
accepted. We started early morning
rig forty mile trip the prairie
We arrived at destination about O'Clock ia the
tired and dusty long ride, to
hotel the first thing ''' .;
The next morning uncle took Industrial
parade and other attractions After
frecrackers and balloon ascension
wandered around the town. watched Russian
and went to unces store In the evening great
tions take place, although chilly evening
almost everybody went to them. Some fireworks
had been displayed, when in the
works caught fire and with tremendous
whole Fourth of July celebration end We
turned to hotel little disappointed
Lillian Hughes -
A Eighth Grade 120 Liberty St., Mankato, MINI.
With of a Battle.
The first July that T remember was spent on
farm Arising little before carriage
waiting the everything ready the night
before that it matter only pack
things into the high spirits
and after ride place where we
intended to spend the day.
While our parents enjoyed rest in hammocks we
children went away to fire off crackers After making
enough noise to have was bat
tie instead of three
gathered around lunch which Wa
all did Justice After that played in
which was 'it' While waiting hide thought
would fire OF frecracker only then
It, and Immediately dropped fight spark
lit on my dress, and In instant afame I
screamed loudly but the children Although
came quickly possible,
ened before help blanket and matters
set right again. display of fire.
works started for home having enjoyed ourselves Inn
mensey. -Iorine Pollock
Eighth Grade, Fargo Nh
Central School
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
The Sad Day After.

The words Fourth of July suggest to three things:
Patriotism pleasure and pain We celebrate the of
July anniversary independence England
Fourth of July 16 the Declaration Independence
signed at Philadelphia by Thomas Jefferson and other
We celebrate the show
ism. It gives people pleasure The farmer
his work and take his family into town have
It gives pleasure the business
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
The Hero of the Hour.


The first Fourth of July
IN 1896 when six years went to bed very earv
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
THE KING OF Beasts .4T LARGE
Terrified People Flee Before the Imposing Pres.
of ATTAINED Dog.
(Fifth and Sixth Grade Price, }

(Fifth and Sixth Grade PrzeD
HE first Fourth of July remember spent in the village
of Trenton An incident occurred this Fourth which
impressed itself vvdy that have
forgotten it, had planned day. but
to ALL circus coming and this truly
unusual For weeks huge posters had foretod its
rival perhaps the wonderful feature
lion, the largest, the posters said, in captivity.
The morning of the Fourth dawned bright cear not
cloud be the sky Although
-. not begin until the afternoon, already the village
crowded At people, and all looked long
ingly toward the white pitched little distance from
the town. they commented discussed the wonder
full sights to be disclosed to their amirng Sud-
denly and the people the middle tent
running in all directions The lon the huge man-eat
ing ion had might minute spring
them. Neghborng houses filled with terror
stricken people, and the Streets recently crowded.
sented desoate Minutes flew still
the lion did not Those who had
to feel rather sheepish but figure
ing from the TENT at last the lion had appeared lion
walked eisurey out surveyed the weather seemingly
leisurey turned walked shout laughter
this time from the crowd; the 1ion
trained dogs Breathing freely the
into the tent just as the performance began
Lola M. Peterson,
A Sixth Grade Shoreham, Lake Melissa Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05
STEPPED in Patriotism.
{HonorabIe MentiOn.(

ttOnOraDle
always pleasure Fourth July,
it is small wonder feel pain at mention of these words
like to associate picnics and outings sortfrom
ride in lumber to peaceful trip the water
with this holiday for have feeling that hen ever,
should enjoy himself
The Gay that I my best
Clothes great frecrackers people, big
else in those days. believe it the with all my
companons of knew exactly why the day
brated We enjoyed ourselves and let things
Children seldom burden themselves with
knowledge; such things only for precocous little
Now am older, but there is the happiness the
FouTth though it is hilarious
understand why celebrate but do not spend the
thinking Of that If did, should probably be
that might consider the subject again.
do remembering the number of days in
Fourth of July when ought to think Of such things
works do not make patriotic; they merely pleas
and excitement. Therefore, if allow think of
the ITSELF the words suggest simply pleasure
let thoughts dip into the history
date feel patriotism blended with happiness.
First Year, Walter Stair
High School, 3410 Park Av. S, st. Louis, Mo-
Brimmins Cup Of JOY.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-05

(Honorable Mention)
On the Fourth of July 1776 important document
signed Philadelphia declaring the birth great nation
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-03-19
womau's Fancy Waist.

Fancy bodies. with round yokes. are
much In vogue both for entire gowns
and the popular odd waist. This smart
May Manton model Is adapted to both
purposes and to all the seasons dress
and waist materials. but. as shown. Is
made Of etamine in pastel tan color.
with yoke and cuffs Of twine-colored
lace. over white, and makes part OF
costume.
The lining Is snugly fitted and closes
at the centre front and on 1t are ar
ranged the various parts Of the waist.
Both front and back are laid vertical
pleats that are stitched with corticelli
silk near their edges. and arranged to
give a tapering effect. The closing is
effected invisibly beneath the inner
pleat on the left front. Pointed tabs
are attached beneath the edges OF both
inner :ucks and are held in place by
small silk buttons. The sleeves show
one Of the latest designs. and are
tucked to give a snug upper portion.
while they fail free and form puffs Mt
the elbows. with deep pointed cuffs be-
low. At the neck Is stock that
matches the yoke and closes with 1t at
the left shoulder. seam.
To cut this waist in the medium size
four yards Of material twenty-one
inches wiGe. three and half yards
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The Cruaade In Briof.

The life o: the saloon depends on the
death OF souls.
ANY one who wanted to find temper.
ance lessons in the Bib.e could find an
s.miul with 10th hands tied behind his
back.
All that the words murder" shame y
ruin" mean. thousand times repeated
and thousandiold intensified, the saloon
means and the saloon is.
Under the influence OF liquor Jersey
CITY man was arrested four times In five
davs. This Is certainly an Endorsement OF
a high order for the booze distillerics Of
that town.
The drunka-i carrie, tine disresardcd
danger .;.n.! ha,i way between his lustfui
ewes and ~, G.vourIng mouth.
For :: real temperance lesson take the
newly organized Bartendcrs' Association.
Only mcI. oi aos;emious habits may join.
There Is candes.ne movement on foot
to ABOLISH the International Quarterly
Temperance Lessons which have been the
OCCASION OF So much good during the past
ten Years IN the Srnday.schoo!s OF Amer.
i,a.
Whea the evidence OF the case has been
all siited TIL, fac; alone remains. that the
iiIuo- traffic stsy% ~ buslre.s because the
American pco,.. ir,n; Shcc: inertia. con-
v:nced ! thou-Aal times over its pernicious
character. viii not abolish it.
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celleut May Manton model shown III.
cludes all the essential features ana
ia suited to a variety OF materials
ploue. duck, linen etamine. chev'ot.
madras. silk. ginghaE, and all the lisht
weight waist cloths and silks. taneta'
peau de scic. albatross end the Ike
but in the original Is OF white mercer
lied duck, with handsome pearl but
tens. and Is worn with tie and belt
of pale blue liberty satin. Six aud
wool fabrics give greater satisfaction
when made over the fitted foundation'
but washable materials require to be
unllned.
TIE linins fits snusly and smoothly
but extends to the waist line only.
The waist proper Is laid In deep pleats
over the shoulder that extend to the
waist line at the back and front. and
nre stitched to yoke depth with corti-
celli silk to give the effect OF pointed
straps. At the centre front Is the reg
ulation box plcat. through which but
ton holes are worked. The sleeves are
In bishop style. with the seasons deep
cuffs that are buttoned up at the In
side. At the neck Is neckband over
which the regulation stock. or linen
collar. may be worn.
To cut this waist for miss Of four
teen years of age four yards Of mate
rial twenty -one inches wide. three and
a Salf yards twenty-seven inches wide.
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amuses itself. These ladies will only
wear stockings the patterns Of which
are unique. and they retain the copy
right Of the designs. 1t Is even more
indiscreet of the artist to reveal that
for one Of his customers he has made
delicate hose embroidered with q SER
pent having two pearls for Its eyes.
Other art stockings are decorated
with perfect limitations Of flowers en-
broidered In colors. lilies Of the valley.
violets and lilac being favorite blooms.
Most Of the ladies select a particular
flower which they order to be worked
or all their hosiery. 1t appears. how
ever. that generally speaking. the
stocking embroidered in colors Is con-
sidered trifle loud. Ladies OF severer
taste prefer black lace. but jeweled
ornaments on the latter are regarded
as quite permissible. The artist In
question charges any price. from STU
inward, for a pair Of hose"
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I.,rrs.t Gun In tho World.

The grcatest piece OF ordnance cvc:
manufactured in the United States has
been completed for the army coast defense
system. and will shorty be mounted at
Sandy HOOK; This weapon, OF sixteen
inch calib.c. was authorized By. the Gov
ernmen. several years ago. at the i1stlSa'
t:oa OF the late IrigadierIienera! Flag
Ter. With a range OF :weaty-one mics 1t
can throw o fve.ioot projectile beyond. the
vision of the mos, powerful iielt s.ass'
There is not war vessel afloat that 1t
could not penetrate from side 10 side and
still have sufficient energy to sink another
vessel alongside. The gun viii cost near
" $500. 900, and is the last of the large
guns to be built for either army or navy.
4 board will shortly he assembled &t
Sandy Hook I" observe tho work OF tnis
lcyiathan OF rifles.
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A Trnmc That Curses.

The horrors of the drink traffic have
never been fully portrayed. No pencil is
black enough to paint the picture and do it
full justice. No tongue is eloquent enough
to tell the sad story in all its dreadful de-.
tails. The use OF alcoholic beverages is OF
ali scourges the most wide and whitening.
1t is physical curse: Blearing the eyes,
b!;sterins the tongue. derangins the stor-
ach, paralyzing the nerves, hardening the
liver, poisoning the blood, coasulating the
brain, inducing and asgravating many dis
eases, and digging many premature graves.
1t Is a financial curse: Draining the pock.
IT, producing poverty, diminishing comfort,
multiplying miseries, filling alp,shouses, in
Teasing taxes and creating hard times.
Il is q mental curse: Clouding the judg-
ment and dethroning the reason, promot.
ing ignorance, producing imbecility, and
Transforming it's unhappy victims into ma
macs and fools.
1t is a moral curse: Weakening the will,
inhaming the passions, hushing the voices
Of conscience and preparing the way for
every vice and crime. And yet, strange to
say, there are those vino advocate the re-
moval OF this curse by legalizing it. But
the colossal curse OF drunkenness will con-
t;nue SO long as drunkard factories are per.
mitted, protected and perpetuated by law.
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The Census Bureau, at Washington, in
report on domestic animals, fowls and
bees in the United States on June l. 1900,
announces that all the domestic animals
in the United States have probable value
OF N least S3. 200, 100000. OF this amount
the vaIc Of tine animals on farms and
ranges constitute over nincty-thrce per
cent. and those not OF farms seven per
cent. The Ceasus Bureau received no
reports on value %: animals. bu: esti-
mat. it Al SILL. 1872 a2S TIE total va,re
@! all ,lomc.,i: animals on farEs and
raS:cs was S3.Gsi .lj+l!j. against 2,?9S.-
1G7.j3 IA iS.A. :Ac": was , clin /, II
IGriI .. IT, ,r.::.::-: sep: ID ;ac N1:.i
Al..::.c =: .rS.
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GODS MESSAGE TO NAN
PREGNANT THOUGHTS FROM THs
WoRLc's GREATEST PROPHETS.

Poem: Pilgrims Garnsnts-Ths Ordinary
Christian Does Not Give suf1oient
b Prominence to Code Love-Why Zssss
Was Sent On Earth-Proof OF ais Love.
All! This life-sarment with its rents and
stains,
So soiled ere life's long journey we COM
plete,
Despite our care, despite our watchfu1
pains,
To keep it always clean and whole and
sweet
And yet love to think that, mothcr-wise,
God loves the garments that arc frayed
and worn,
And looks with pitifui and tender eyes
Upon the robes OF life we've stained and
torn.
He knows what stones and thorns beset
our way.
He will not chide, when we come hons
But, mother-likc, when babes come in from
play,
Closhe His tired children then with gar.
mcnts white.
James suckham, in the Sunday-Schoel
Times.
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Sabbath and the Yonng Man.

"Thc causes which turn young men from
the church and the Sabbath are many and
complex" says the New York Christian
Intellisencer (Ref). In the cities chief
cause Is the strenuousness Of business life.
Conditions OF Ewing have changed greatly
within O generation. Home has in many
instances bccme q mere sleeping place.
Pressure to meet trains and exacting en-
gagements have overtbrown many family
altars. Athletics, clubs and society absorb
time and strength and money. Sunday has
become less sacred. From holy day it has
come to be regarded by multitudes as Q
holiday. Fashion sets the example with
Sunday entertainments and Sunday gohs
and the young man with little other time
for recreation goes on the Sunday excur.
sioa, or lolls over the Sunday newspaper,
and the habit Of church.going, II ever ac-
quired, is speedily lost. Similar conditions
prevail in the country, though less gener-
aik. The remedy is as varied and complex
as the causes. The statistics quoted show
the might of home influences. Wise parents
will strengthen these and seek to make
them endure even beyond childhood and
youth. The Sunday-school and young peo-
pies societies must pay particular atten-
ton to the critical period when youth
passes into manhood. The loss or gain OF
the young man to the church is decided
before ne attains his legal majority. The
personality and tact OF the pastor and
teacher count for much at this crucial pc
rod. The church may need to reform it,
methods. 1t must give more cordial wei
come TO the young man, must hnd some
thing for him to do, make him fee! at
home not only, but that his presence and
services are of value"
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DR.. Atwater Iepudiated.

The American Medical Association at
its annual meeting in st. Paul unanimous.
ly adopted the following resolutions:
Whereas, The American Medical Asso-
citation, the members OF which are physi.
clans and medical teachers who have de-.
voted years to the study Of alcohol and its
effects. and who are conversant with the
work done by scientific men the world
over to determine the effects of alcohol
when given in any quantity, have noted
the teaching Of Professor w. 0. Atwater,
Of Wesleyan University, upon the food and
medical value OF alcohol as set forth by
him in the pages Of the influential lay
press; be it
Resolved. That this association utterly
repudiates the pro-alcoholic doctrine of the
said Professor w. o. Atwater as being con-
trary to the evidence deduced by scientific
experimentation. and that his conclusions
are unwarraated by the evidence resulting
from his own experiments. Be it further
Resolved, That this association regards
the teaching of Professor W. 0. Atwater
as erroneous and source OF danger to the
Iaity inasmuch as such teaching contrib.
utes towards the increased consumption Of
alcoholic beverages by giving supposed rea.
son for their safe use"
(Signed) Ms DAVIS. ". D..
Pres. Chicago, I'LL
T. D. CROTHEIS, NJ. D.,
Sec, Hartford, Conn.
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Have Faith In Yourself.

No matter how dark and discouragine
the outlook may be. have faith in your
selves and in the good providence OF God,
and may this year bring You the fruitage
of your hopes. the transformation OF life.
which Is as wonderful and yet as possible
as the change which comes to the earth in
May. when the warm rains and the mount
ins sun suddenly work the miracle of the
sprinStime, when tine cold and barren
earth. as in response to the touch OF IN in
visible wand, blooms with verdure.- =
Watchman.
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three aud an eighth yards thirty-two
inches wide. or two yards forty-four
inches wide will be required.
Wo,nan's Eton Jacket.

Etou Jackets fin a definite need and
arc exceedingly. fashionable both for
suits and separate wraps The smart
model pictured in the large drawing Is
shown In etamine. In black. with bands
of tafyeta. stitched with corticelli SILK,
and small silk buttons. and makes part
of q costume. but the same material.
cloth and silk. are all used for general
wraps, while all suitinss are appro-
pirate when packet and skirt are made
to match.
The back Is seamless and fits with
perfect smoothness. The fronts are
pointed and extend slightly below the
waist line. At the neck Is n square col
lar that adds greatly to the effect. but
which can be omitted when q plain
finish is preferred. or It Is desirable to
reduce either weight or warmth. The
sleeves are in coat style. slightly aar'
ing at the wrists.
To cut this jacket in the medium
size four yards Of material twenty-one
inches wide. three and ive-eishth yards
twenty-seven inches wide. one and
seyen-cighth yards forty-four inches
wide, or one and three-quarter yards
ffty inches wide will be required. with
three-eighth yard less in any width
when collar Is omitted.
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A CharminE Waist,

4 charming waist Of pongee Is made
with inserts Of lace in q shade to
match. There is 4 pattern Of this set
into the front, more Of 1t on the tops
of the sleeves. and the daring cuffs and
the collar are Of the lace. From this
stock collar lines Of the lace run down
onto the shoulders. set into the pen
gee like the rest. The waist fits smooth
" over the shoulders and bust and Is
left long at the lower edge and can be
made to pouch" or be pulled down
suugly as desired.