The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-08
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think that the prizes should be divided,
but The Tribune does not consider this
IL very satisfactory plan. as there Is
not much pleasure in winning frac-
tion of prize. Accordingly 1t has
been decided to give the first present
to the one who first enters the largest
number of words. However, there Is
not much prospect Of ties. as there was
not an absolutely perfect list in the
large number received last year. and
it is hardly likely that conditions VIII
change in this contest.
A Few Explanations.
Last year there were a few who did
not clearly understand the rules, al
though The Tribune endeavors to make
them very clear. The received several
lists containing only four or five words,
the contestants evidently believing that
after a letter had been used in one
word it could not be used again. This
is wrong. The same letters cannot be
used more than once in the same word.
unless it appears more than once IN
The Home Paper" but the same let
ter can be used over and over again
in just as many words as can be found.
There were also a few lists in which
The Tribune was never able to discover
what plan was pursued. as almost every
word had letters that were not in the
sentence used at ALL
If the rules are not clearly under
stood, write a letter to Contest Editor,
Scranton Tribune. Scranton, Pa and
your questions will be answered by
mail or through The Tribune.
Educational Advantages of Contest.
After the close of last years contest
The Tribune received many letters from
the parents Of children who had sub
mitted lists Of words, expressing APP
probation Of the plan whereby their
children were aided in their education.
The parents themselves were many
times surprised at the large number OF
words that could be made out of so
few letters, and said the children were
enabled to learn many new words and
their meanings that had never been
brought to their attention before. They
also had fixed in their minds proper
combinations of letters and We're great
ly aided in their spelling generally.
The system is certainly an educator
and will be of value to any boy or girl
who endeavors to build the words, even
if they do not win even one of the
smaller gifts.
List of Words Submitted Yesterday.
Quite number of young people sent
in their lists of words yesterday. 1t
will be noticed that most of these
come from out of town. There is plenty
of room for others-the last one re-
ceived is quite likely to win present
as the first. Thorougqhness is just as
important as promptness. Lists have
been received since the last announce
ment from the following young people:
Anna Sutler, Gouldsboro.
Fannie Reed, Hallstead.
Florence G.. Clark. Edella.
Edith Siesle, 5l2 Third street. Dun
more.
George Wheeler, Elmhurst.
Willie Rosengrants, Hartford.
Hazel Patten, 81 Park street, Carbon
dale.
Ruth T.. Stafford. 1902 Wyoming ave-
nue..
Viva Warren, Peckville.
Elmer Williams. Elmhurst
Burnice Severance. 4 Cemetery street,
Carbondale
Carl BLY,. 30 North Church street
Carbonda!e.
Raymond Marsh, 235 Harrison ave-
nue..
Walter S, Bennett 1929 Madison ave-
nue..
Mabel Gromlich, 6O4 Smith street,
Dunmore.