Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-25
THE AMERICAN BOY
His Standing in Business and
the Professions.
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY
EVEN IN HIS TEENS HAS CoUR-
AGE OF VETERAN.
A Nine-Year-Old Editor, Another as
Barber, Spellbinder and
Evangelist.
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY
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Most remarkable Is the adaptabilfty
shown by the American youth Of tender
years to grasp, take up and manage sue
cessfully many lines Of business and pro-
fessonal life that II undertaken by many
Of their adults would prove dismal failures.
Give the American boy half chance and
in the majority OF cases he will develop
and progress along any line requiring ac-
ttvity, perseverance and tenacity. whether
it be in the professional or business life.
He is a winner and will not be suppressed.
Among the many exceedingly bright and
successful American boys who are now en-
gagged in business or following some lucra-
tive professional calling q few are here
mentioned:
Edward H. Smith, jr., Of Benton, Mo-. is
only nine years OF age. but despite his ten
der years he is the publisher and owner of
the Benton Bee, a bi-monthly publica-
ton. filed with interesting reading matter
and advertisements. This bright little sheet
published by Master Smith compares ia
vorably with many publications turned out
by much older hands. and, what Is most
gratifying and pleasing to the young jour-
nalist, 1t is well patronized by the residents
of Benton generally. This enterprisng and
ambitious young editor declares he will
continue publishing the Benton Bee until
it's humming will be heard all over the
land and be established as a factor for pro-
noting mot only the good and welfare OF
his native city, but of the country at large"
Only nine years of age, yet Publisher
Smith Is an active member OF the Missouri
Press Association and recognized as the
youngest successful newspaper editor In the
world.
He was born in Benton. Scott county, Mo,
January a. 1895 For the past four years he
has been going to school. and began setting
type in the office of the Benton Record
when he was eight years of age The fol-
lowing year he began publishing the Ben
ton Bee. First he printed 1t with lead
pencil, then on a typewriter, and finally his
father allowed him to run on the edition on
a Job press of the Benton Record pub
lished by him. Thus far sixteen numbers
Of the Bee have been issued, the edition
appearing bi-monthly. The young editor
declares 1t will be his greatest ambition to
make the Benton Bee one Of the best pub
lished newspapers in Missouri.
Cuts Hair Like a Man.
Only nine years Of age. yet Cecil c. Ly-
man of Azusa Cal. is an expert with a
razor and can cut hair like a veteran.
He is indisputably the youngest active
barber in the United States. having fol-
lowed the trade during the past three years.
holding a chair in his fathers tonsorial par
lors where he is partner In the business.
Since the time when he was mere baby
he had an itching to get hold Of a razor.
He arst handled a dull blade and devoted
his efforts mainly to the fuzzy first growths
on the faces Of his boy friends but soon
began to NOW the stubble from any chin.
He is now provided with hydraulic
chair and raised platform. and is favored
with many customers who like the smooth
cunning of his light fingers. He has long
easy stroke. and never has been known to
cash face.
In addition to his tonsorial abilities, the
boy Is an expert horseman. good at either
driving or riding He is full Of business and
energy During the dull summer season he
acts as a mountain guide, often conducting
large parties into the wilds Of the San
Gabriel range He is a picturesque figure
shoulder.
Breeds Angora Goats.
The Youngest breeder of Angora goats In
in the world is Master Willie J. Cohill of
Hancock, Md. He is only fourteen years
old. yet he has amassed quite a snug little
fortune from his novel Industry. having
built up one of the best focks to be found
anywhere What he does not know about
raising goats is not worth telling Not
withstandinE his extreme youth, he can
discuss kemp length of staple, luster and
other points with any man in the business.
Because OF his youth he attracted marked
attention at the recent convention held In
Kansas City. Mo-. of the Angora goat
breeders
Were Fast Friends.
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson. whom