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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
A FAIRY CORAL GARDEN.
Honorable Mention.)

IHOHOfaDe NlentiOn.J
We'll, here goesl'' exclaimed and opened tho
hatch in the bottom Of the submarine boat Sylph as
she resting the bottom of the Mediterranean
thousand fathoms below the surface. dressed
Eve miles below the surface stepped out followed by
three more boys who with myself cruising around
the world under water in the "Sylph.' -
As stepped out the pilot turned the searchlight on
and walked around without the least difficulty; it
was as light day Suddenly huge snakeke creature
circled around and we instantly knew it sea
serpent We rather scared and fastened the boat
When safely inside we catch the serpent
but could not keep up with it and gave up the
chase. When settled down again in the midst
Of fairy garden of coral It the beautiful
sight I ever expect to see Bat there was
something else that helped make it pretty. tho
electric fish, They about three inches long and all
had six lights them. These fish glided thru
the coral Like freies fitting among the bushes
evenings The next day went to Egypt for three
months George 8. Gilbert,
.A Sixth Grade 3446 Columbus AYenuo, sas
Horace Mann e ERE 3s:H91s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

on falling till went head-frst into a
lake. When I reached the surface it
was as bright as day The sun looked as
if it were big electric light. I swan
to shore. I was on a very little island,
and when looked about me there were
great holes in the ground all around.
When looked down one great monkey
popped his head out and began to
scream, "It's five o'clock.' Then he
dived down his hole. I walked on
little farther and I saw a number of
horns playing tune. I went little
farther, and I saw a mouse trying to
catch cat, and then a boy spanking
his schoolmaster, and then steam en-
CINE being pulled by horse. While 7
was looking at the engine the boiler ex-
ploded and I was blown into the air.
When struck the earth I found I was
where had fallen thru.
Merrill Booth, j..
2721 Harriet Avenue
80 B Seventh Grade,
. Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
For Saturday, February %:
sWHEN you WE'RE AT HoMF,n

Stories in order OF special Incident that hap
pened when yo1 ese host O. hostess either
merely description Of the various ana
enjoyed BY your guests The topic rather just
special thing of note that happened the
It might be surprise that planned and which
pleasant otherwise 1t amusing
startling accident it might be any
description; new game; version Of game an
unexpected guest etc The must hands Of
the editor of The journal Junior -
They must be strictly original Ink on one side
emily Of the paper not more than 800 words
than 10O, marked with the
signed with the grade school
the writer. The papers must not be rolled. IA
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
A RELIC OF NoAH'S ARK.
Honorable Mention>

HONORABLE MentIOn.)
Where are you taking me9" exclaimed inpatient
to my queer little guide putting particular upon
the word are' He did not trouble himself answer
me- but grpped hand all the tighter and hurried on
Where was I goingf Whyi Who was this deformed
dwarf who dared kidnap-yes had to the conclu
sion that was being kidnapped. *'Oh please tell me'
pleaded II want to go home!" Was cryingi The
little man stopped Fact is he said slowly with an
air. your sister has fallen into the Red sea
and sent her messenger to bring you instantly to
the rescue. Ready Jump!'' And before could de-
nounce this false statement concerning my felt
myself going Observation-Disclosures swifter than the wind
water roared In Great scuried by
AM here was the bottom The Journey was at an
END. NO. continued to sink thru soft mud and sea-
weed, thru sand and layers Of rock ~<4S2 -
Now said my guide, breathlessly, coming to a
sudden halt You rest' and he pushed me uncere-
molously upon huge stone We in a long tunnel
that sloped dangerously down hill Its sides FILTERED
with precious stones which quite dazzled me- and heaps
OF gold and old tin cans lay around in abundance
"Theres Noah's ark there,'' said nv drawf
friend indiferently Want relic9'' he proceeded to
pull big plank off the side of great oddly shaped
SCI "hch was half submerged in the crystal sadly
tlmeworn Astonishedf past being astonished and
took things as they Crash! The board had
also the ropes OF the hammock which held me- ..5-
There! I told you not to lie there, exclaimed
Dolly: N -
.sUmph! Thought you were in the Red sea, ,, was all
9e11 ANNA Dempsey,
.ighth Urade, 28I Columbus Avenue
Clinton School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Saturday, February 10:
IA STORY OF GREEN

The green --' offers greatest variety in snh.
for there not only things that really az
b eoGr or fr1it for instance there
burning etc The be some special in
stance where something green
something happened consequence The naners
must be in the hands OF editor The journal junior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING, FEB. II,
At o'clock They must be strictly original written in ink
on one side only OF the 800 words In
length nor less than 1eo with words
dress of the writer The papers should be rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
THE UNDER WORLD
Continued from First Page.)
THE CONQUEST OF WETLAND.
{High School Credit.)

{Hgh School Credit) -
When lived in the well as upon earth,
sent ambassador to the coast of Fenduka ],
peror of Weand by her most puissant majesty zendr
queen of Quentaremagne. N--- -. +. "
s My retinue and had plunged into the Man
eyesght then far stronger than and found
ourselves sloping plain We came to huge city
Going thru the city, entered lofty arched passage
way of coral entrance to the magnificent palace OF
the The arches lifted high into the marine
atmosphere This tunnel lighted by phosphoreseent
lamps hung in globes Of pearl We entered the palace
On went traversng the long brilliant halls ceied
with mother ofpear1 in most beautiful patterns. -
Finally, we heard crafty voice, probably in adj
joining room say, The treasury is empty; the people
will be taxed This palace will have 10 go
to pay his majesty, Fenduka's, expenses" "Ah,''
croaked harsh voice. "your majesty has failed to
member that the great adviser Of Queen Zenra arrives
today He could be captured and the queen would pay
almost price for his freedom his life being yours if
she refused "Ah, just the thing' said the emperor.
We waited to hear realized my value to her
majesty altho you it not sufficient for any
enormous ransom. AS had entered the palace from
comparatively lonely way had come unnoticed and
SO soon made OUT and before many landed
home shore.
81 Inc queen was very angry and not long after on
account OF other shortcomings the part of his
invaded Wetland besieged the capital city, captured it.
entered the palace in triumph, and ruled in his stead
Ninth Grade, Harry Collins
South High School. 1927 Tenth Avenue S.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
FEBRUARY 4, 1905.
THE SLAVE OF TILE SHELL.

One warm June morning az was walking by the
seashore happened to touch queer shell Immediately
sea dwarf up ont Of the and said III the
slave of anyone who touches this shell. IL you wish
win escort you to the beautiful land beneath the sea-
consented to go with him to this beautiful land and i'm
medatey after felt myself descending thru the water
SO bright and beautiful There diamonds of all
kinds There nymphs, temples of gold and silver
beautiful They rings bracelets and neck
laees Everybody there green, it called
Emerald Land" There were beautiful halls and or
ehaFds When had looked at everything wanted to
told the dwarf to take home had been gone great
part OF the day and just in time for supper Mother
said that had dreamed it, but thought it
then. Annie Rraman
Fifth Grade, l1l7 Dupont Avenue NJ
Grant School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SATURDAY

when suddenly the foot Of my bed went bump and before
I knew it was going down, down, down, thru ar at
dreadful rate Of speed Down. down. tho should never
stop At last grew tired Of keeping my head under the
pillow, ventnred to look out. Darkness surrounded
me, but below could distinguish rosy glow coming
from what appeared to be the center Of the earth.
After several hours landed heap of dry sticks
and shavings. Up jumped and looked about me- All
around steamng watts filled with substance which at
first could not for steam but found it to be
jam Of all sorts and kinds. Oh, how sick it made
to look at it. Around these gathered little
boys and girls eating and crying just then thought
heard voice say, *Behold you millions Of miles
under the earth and cannot return home until have
helped eat all the jam in that vat By that time
you may learn to appreciate your horne' cried and
begged, but all to purpose, when awoke and heard
mother say, "Doctor, do you think she will recoveri'
And the doctor replied In time but it very close
cal" Strange to say have cared for jam since
Eighth Grade, Elsie Tompkins,
Washington School. GIG Eighth Street S.
MUCH TOO QUIET.
Honorable Mention.)
Down, down I went in unfathomable deepness
ooh, exclaimed fell with thud which stung nay
PICTURE PUZZLE.
(Copyrighted)
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
WITH A FLUTTER OF TAILS.

Down, down. down seemed to fall right into group
Of mermads in the Atlantic ocean. With iutter of their
tom Of the amidst countless numbers of fish and
whales. thought was sitting stone, when with
cry of fear jumped up, for it stone but large
turtle then thought would walk around and see the
sights, when swordfsh by and stuck his sword
into my coat He carried to house inhabited by the
mermaid and dropped at her door, Her seadogs
yelpng after me but warded them off, I rapped
at the door and servant answered the knock Ny what
wonderful palacei had never before in my
Life had supper with the queen and then decided that
horses and made ready for my trip. Bang, bang
bang! heard opened my eyes and there in the door
way my brother calling for school, rubbed my
eyes to make sure and after all it was only dream
Seventh Grade, John C. Enright,
Sheridan School 220 Fifth Street NE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
TILE LAND OF JAM
(Honorable Mention.>

had been sent to bed early warm summer night
Tor oeg found with some jam still fresh and sticky on
my lace. Warm was the night and with the moon big
and round shining in nay face sleep was almost impos
sible lay thinking for long time how abused was
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
A COUNTRY ALL CONTRARY.

One day when was climbing up the side of noun
tain heard something crack behind When looked
back there large crack running up the side of
mountain I tried to dodge it but it seemed if it
were following Then there was a great boom! The
ground opened beneath and began to fall I kept
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
MIR. CRABS SCHOOL.

One night before going to bed re-
solved to visit certain school the next
morning. I awoke in the night to hear
roaring sound about my ears, but
feeling delightfully."- cool and airy, and
10! was at the bottom of the sea in
what was, at first, total darkness. AS
soon as my eyes became accustomed to
the light, I could dimly discern my sur
roundings. Everything looked very
matter Of fact, as imagined it might,
a smooth, level floor Of sand with
occasional mossgrown boulders and even
spars from some unfortunate vessel to
break the monotony.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04
SOULFUL GREEN EYES.

It was very hot day when it happened and was
lying in hammock. toh DEAR" said ssit is so hot
hero, and am sure the is cool wish were down
there" lay still for long time looking at the sea-
until fell asleep. When awoke found myself in a
very strange place in large hall with other halls
opening from it, but the part that srangest that
they were made entirely of coral white, pink and red
the part that was s wonderful was that they
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-02-04

with the staring sign in white pebbles, ssMr Crabs
School of Safety This sign made look more closely
and there in Enclosure of rocks little fish, big
fish, crabs, turtles and all possible species of fish
ranged in order around fierce crab whose looked
well sharpened He was calling out in loud voice,
Johnny Goldfish define Elm: bait Johnny arose in the
frogs, mnnows bread. These tempting articles
should always be avoided'' he added but under his
breath Except when you are hungry" every good"
answered Mr.. Crab graciously 'fWhy should avoid
baitf he asked Green Turtle. ''We don't need to- it
generally avoids you, said Green Turtle who was think
ing Of trolling ''That is sad mistake'' said Mr. Crab
solemnly ~ once had sister," Not caring to hear
the tale which knew would follow turned impatently
and lo was back id my bed, wondering if my
history for the next day Mildred Coffin,
A Eighth Grade, 1912 Clinton Avenue
Bryant School.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

Some weeks ago during the Sc
we're winter weather both my wife and
myself contracted severe colds which
speedily developed into the worst
kind of la grippe with all its mis-
cradle symptoms" says Mr.. j. S. Egg
lesion of Maple Landing, Iowa. "Knees
and joints aching, muscles sore,
head stopped up, eyes and lose run
ming, with alternate spells of chills
and fever. We began using Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, aiding the same
with a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, and by its liberal
use oon completely knocked out the
grip" These. tablets promote a
healthy action of the bowels, liver and
kidneys which Is always beneficial
when the system Is congested by a
cold or attack of the grip. For sale
by VIM. Comstock g. Son druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29

Pierce Norton spent Christmas at
his home here.
w. Spratt ate Xmas dinner at his
home in Hillsdale, o.
-Orrin Cordrey of Bowling was the
Xmas guest of w. r. Walker.
Attorney F. E. Bowers was in B..
G. Tuesday on professional business.
Mrs. Wessler is spending a few
days this week with relatives in OF
tawa, O.
John Perrin and wife took Xmas
dinner with Miles Halbert and wife at
Haskins.
L. A. Baughman and wife of To
ledo are guests of John Gunder and
family this week.
Miss leila Gunder is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Ship
man. at Weston.
C. w. Hoffman, and wife enter
tanned Mrs. d. Knauss of Evansville,
Wis.,, Mrs, e. Shellinger, Mrs. Eliza
beth Hoffman, and son Joe, and Miss
Carrie schelllnger at dinner, Xmas.
On Saturday evening G. L. Koch
and wife will entertain Mrs. E. w. E.
Koch, Mrs. E. K. Rhinhart and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Emily Fenneberg, G.. Femme
berg and family, Lewis and Miss
Emma Fenneberg and Miss Mile
Koch all of Toledo.
The popular fad-Souvenir Postal
Cards-at JOURNAL Office.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29
Mrs. w. o. Burch aud son spent
Saturday last in Toledo,

Mrs. W. o. Burch aud son spent
Saturday last in Toledo,
j. G. Eeydorf and wife gave a
dinner to their children, Xmas.
Miss Sadie Broka of B. G. is the
guest of her parents this week.
Miss Pearl Cove of Tecumseh,
Mich, Is visiting relatives here.
j. r. Arm, of Detroit spent the
past week with Henry Broka and wife.
Mrs. Del. Simmons and children
visited relatives in Toledo a few days
this week.
George Carter and family of Has
kins spent Tuesday with Thos. Daniels
and family.
Miss Josephine Lindsay of Toledo
spent Xmas with Joseph Lindsay
and family.
VIM. Moser and wife from west of
town took Xmas dinner with J. A
Rogers and family.
George Yeager and wife of Prairie
Depot were Sunday guests of Fred
Yeager and wife.
S j. A. Laing and family took
Xmas dinner with J. Brand and fam
lily at East Toledo.
Mrs. Chas. Mills and daughter of
Toledo spent Tuesday with Mrs. Abtie
Tefft and daughter.
Earl Marshall and Clifford Rogers
spent Tuesday in the country, the
guests OF VIM. Moser and wife.
Miss Mable Moderwell of Fair
mont, West Virginia, is visiting II. Fl.
Moderwell and family at Hill Top.
For SALE,-Good timothy and clio.
yer hay. Enquire of D. X. McQUINN.
mile west OF Roachton. ABB
Mrs. Abbie Tefft and Miss Mert
Tefft enjoyed Christmas dinner with
John Croft, Jr., and family IN Toledo,
Mrs. Edith Maddy had Rev. Sewer,
wife and daughter. and guest, Mrs
Windsor of Bellefountaine as Xmas
guests.
-Chas. Dauer and wife of Toledo
and John Dauer of Ottawa spent
Christmas day with Charles Dauel
and family here.
Rev. Sewer, wife and daughter
and their guest Mrs. Windsor of Belle
fountaine will be entertained at ths
Koch home (this) Friday evening.
-Chas. Veitch and family, Mrs
Mann and son, Walter, of Toledo, p
Witzler and wife and Miss Hulbur(
were guests of A. J. Witzler and wifi,
Christmas.
j. Western and wife of Columbia
City, Ind, A. Allmendinger and wifi
of Toledo, and George Wallace ant
wife ate Xmas turkey with VIM
Veitch and wife.
: Homer Cope and wife entertaine
the following guests Sunday: Mise
: Anna Lang and Mary Kleeberger o
Q Lime City, Chas. Mutchler, wife, Ii
, vim. Albert. Fred and Miss Tena.
Mrs. Virgil Carter, Geo. Get
9 and wife of Dunbridge, Mrs. ELL
9 9 Darling of Toledo, Miss Maggie Dar
c iels of b. G., and Ed. Missler of Con
3 voy were guests of Thomas Daniels an
G family oyer Xmas.
8 HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea !
9 9 simply liquid electricity. 1t goes :
{ every part of your body, bringin
9 new blood, strength and new vigo
It makes you well and keeps yo
Q we'll. S5c, VIM. Comstock e Sol
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29
No Secret About IT.
NEE.

1t is no secret, that for Cuts, Burns,
Ulcers. Fever Sores. Sore Eyes. Boils,
ETC.. nothing is so effective as Buck.
lens Arnica Salve. ut didn't take
long to cur a bad sore I had, and it is
all o. X. for sore eyes," writes d. l.,
Gregory. of Hope, Tex. 25c at VIM.
Comstoek & Sons drug store.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29
An Emergency Medicine.

For ~sprains, bruises, burns, scalds
and similar injuries, there is nothing
so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
1t soothes the wound and not only
gives instant relief from pain, but
causes the parts to heal in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment. Sold by VIM. Comstock
& Son, druggists.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1905-12-29
A. c. Fuller.


George Schlect of Columbus was
home a few days this week.
Mrs. Ida Redman entertained Mrs.
G. Boyer and children over Xmas.
Miss Nell Wellstead was the guest
of friends in Tontogany Over Xmas.
Allison Underhill visited relatives
IN Laselle, Mich, a fewdays this week.
Miss Robertson spent Christmas
in Toledo with E. d. Ross and family.
&C. H. Neiderhouse and wife will
spend Sunday with relatives in Find
lay.
Mrs. M. Bates was the guest of
Andrew Roach and wife in Bowling
Green Christmas.
Chris. and Henry Leydorf are
guests of Jacob ArtZ and family at
Chicago.
Mrs. Emma Norton is spending
the week in Toledo with Mrs. d. A.
Haylor.
Mrs. Addie Marvin and son are
visiting relatives at Fenton and Ann
Arbor, Mich.
HOUSE FOR RENT Corner 18th and
Maple streets. Enquire of j. II. HUFF
ford. 43c
Miss E. Alcorn of Tontogany was
the guest of c.. A. Powers and family
Christmas.
Miss Mamie Palmer of Toledo was
the Tuesday and Wednesday guest of
Miss Lottie Rooms.
Mrs. Frank Neifer entertained last
Sunday, Mrs. George Shoemaker and
family of Napoleon.
Mrs. E. G.. Lee leaves this week
for Coldwater, Mich, where she will
spend the rest of the Winter.
j. Western and wife of Columbia
City, Ind, are visiting at the Conklin
home and other relatives here.
Fred Yeager and wife, Miss Eliza
beth Bayer and Richard Thornton
spent Christmas with F. Neifer and
family.
I. Vandersall spent Monday with
his parents at Fremont. Mrs. Isaiah
Vandersall returned home with him
to spend the week.
When you want a pleasant laxa
tive take Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by VIM. Com.
stock &c Son, druggists,
H. l.. Harbauer and family OF
Pemberville and Mrs. A. j. Boote and
children of Toledo spent Christmas
with Mrs. J. G. Hoffman,.
Fred Conklin, wife and daughter
MARRIED., and guests, j. Western and
wife. were Tuesday guests of X. w
Wallace and wife in Toledo.
FURNISHED Room FOR RENT Or
street car line, suitable for one or two
gentlemen. Rooms we'll heated. En-.
quire at JOURNAL OFFICE.
Mayor Kingsbury was shaking
hands with old friends in the court
! house Tuesday. The Colonel's voice
: sounded very natural about the build.
ing.
, john Gunder and wife had the FOL
lowing friends at dinner Xmas. Johr
Wallace, IL. L. Hill and son of Has
klns Arthur Darling of Fayette anc
; Albert Gunder and family.
* c. Turner and wife entertained
+. w. Wolcott, wife and son and Mrs
barrow of Toledo, II, M. Warner
, wife and daughter of Rossford, and ii
q. Turner of Morenci, Mich, Xmas.
: The w. o. w. will hold their in
9 st~allation of officers ON the evening o.
January o, 1906. All soyereigps arr
requested to be present. Games, re
freshments and the usual good time tt
Ial1