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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24
II FOOT LAUNCH. A BARGAIN 8 H..

+. Palmer engine, equipment. Both plain
and reversible blade chairs. tools, cover,
buoy. cushions. oars. flags. pump. "tc..
able Owner leaving town. G. II. F'riz
zele. NJ Water street, Augusta, Ne.
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LOST.
FOUND

BUNCH OF KEYS FOUND BY A Mr..
Rowman near my house ON road leading
from river road to middle road in Water
VILE. +. O. llamln, Watcrville, Mann
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FRESH CUT FLOWERS svEn'
day. F. d. Hartshorn. Tel. 2ls-s.
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REPRESENTATIVES.
ANDROSCOGGIN.

IAN
Geo. Fl. VIM, Lewiston.
Geo. II. Hale. Lewiston.
Everett A. Davis. Lewiston.
]. A. Girouard, Lewiston.
John. K. Webber. Auburn.
Emmett G.. Lean, Auburn.
Elmer r. Smith. Lisbon.
j. Gilman Davis. Poland.
John Merriam, r.. Livermore.
J. Il. Quimby. Turner.
F,dw l.. Charles, Mechanic Falls.
Mark Il. Newton, Webster.
AROOSTOOK.
Willis Il. Hall, Caribou.
Chaibourne W. Perry, Fort Fairfield.
A. f.. Irving, Presque Isle.
VIII T.. Merry, Woodland.
Jos. a. GagnOn. Van Buren,.
Aaron j. Fulton. Blaine.
Francis q. Hill, Monticello.
Don A. ii. Powers. IIoulton.
Daniel NJ. Libby, Amity.
Carl f.. Millikcn, Island Fails.
Dana l.. Thrriault. Fort Kent.
Samuel &. Stevens. Portage Lake II.
CUMBERLAND.
Frederick Hale of Portland.
Perciyal +. Baxter of Portland.
Eben +. True Of Portland.
C. A. Baker Of Portland.
William A. Comedian Of Portland.
Scott Wilson of Portland.
Willard w. baldwin of Portland.
I,hn G. Warren of WcStbrook.
Erad A. Nerrill of Westbrook.
Er,nk,in C. Webb of Brunswick.
ct.nben C. Whitmore of Brunswick.
William f. Spear of South Portland
Frederick a. Giddings OF GorhaH'
Horace A. Hall of Bridgton.
Henry w. Loring of Pownal
LANES f. Merrill Of Falmouth.
Fred S. Hawkes. of Windham.
Arson L. Bracket of Sebago'
William II. Jordan of Raymond.
George f.. Tarbox of Harrison.
Edward M. Pierce of Harpswell.
Howard Davies of Yarmouth.
FRANKLIN.
Peni. M. Titcomb of Pennington.
Frank A. Emery of Jay.
John A. Decker of Weld.
philip ID. Stubs of Strong.
HANCOCK.
IynwOOl f. Giles OF rllS"oit"
G. Raymond Joy of Eden.
Geo r.. Uadlock of Cranberry Isles
Edyin T.. Haskell Of Deer Isle.
John f. Wood of Bluehill.
u,aIcv p. Burrill Of Dedham.
can w. Herrick Of Brooklin.
los. il. Doyle of Franklin
KENNEBEC.
Fred q. Kinsman. Augusta.
p.nedict +. Maher. Augusta.
lohn F.. Nelson, WaterViile-
Harold T.. Cook, Waterviiie.
Chos. s. Cobb. Gardiner.
w. r. Reynolds. Winsio".
Ernfrid ]. Crosby, Albion.
Samuel A. Jewett. Pittstoh.
Frank C. Meader, Chelsea
CHI. Became. Farmingdale.
Harry f.. Merrill. Monmouth
Jos. w. Allen. Mt. Vernon.
Bert =. Stuart, Belgrade
KNOX.
-> Kendrick F. Marshall st. Georhe'
John s. Tillson. Thomaston.
William ]. Davidson, Ninalhaven.
VIM. w. Case, Rockland.
Fred A. Thorndike. Rockland.
Jethro d. Pease, Hope.
Harry NJ Lenfest, Washington.
LINCOLN.
Thomas W. Baldwin, Boothba
Harbor.
chas. r. Harvey, Waldoboro.
Robert H. Dram. Bristol.
Glidden Bryant, Newcastle.
OXFORD.
Jerry II. Martin. Rumford.
Albert J. Stearns. Norway.
Frederick r. Dyer. Buckfield
Almon Young, Hiram
Edwin Fl. Gleason. Mexico
Almon Emerson. STOW
willard b. Wight, Newry.
PENOBSCOT.
R.L. Fletcher, Bangor
Chas. Fl. Bartlett, BanGs1'
John Wilson, Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24
BARBER SHOP FOR SALE IN Ros-

ton. Fiv" chairs. doing up-to-dhte bust,
ness. Stand closest investigation. Trial
given: Price 500. Apply to i. J. Conner.
3% Blue Hill Ave. KoXbury. Mass. For
reference apply To Alfred Collins. NO. =
Main Ave, Gardiner Me. aug22dlW
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MISCELLANEOUS
HEREBY FORBID ANYO

trusting or harboring my wife after TINS
date on my account, as | vii be reS' VI
sible for no bills contracted by her. J ol4h
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FOR SALE
PAIR q YEAR OLD OXEN, HANDY

Also pair 3 year old. Good trade One
now mich COW. 1 Young cows to COM. In
this fall. l.. +. cram, Manchester, Me
j. o. address, Augusta. X. L. ID. ,.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24

A GOOD POSITION FOR A MAR
ried man of 30 to 35 years Of age, who
thoroughly understands the dry goods
business and is q hustler Write G. w.
Richards &, Co. Houton. Me. 12dtf
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A CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL

houscw0rk. Conc who can cook by Aug.
Goth. Good wages paid, pleasant room,
good location on line of electric ears. Ad-
dress Mrs. b. c., Augusta. Maine, care
Journal. auSlHd&Wkytt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24

DEDERICKS. NO. I, HAY PRESS
be.-h used three months. VIII press 10
tons per day with horse. Taken for
DELFT Cost $32-. Price 500 on easy terms
Apply to George Cannon, Fairfield Gen.
ter. Maine. dugZjd2W'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24

slcighs, / beach wagon. all slightly used
Will be sold ut a great reduction. Ad-
dress G. \. r.. care kenntbcc Journal or
telephone 3l1-25 aug11dtf
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MIDDLE AGED FARMER AND WIFE
without children to manage farm and
board help Address Box ~. Portla nd
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LAKE, VIEW FARM 50 ACRES; Y
AUTOMOBILE. STEAM RUNABOUT,
ONE PAIR 1900 HORSES FINE

farm team. ROg road leading from No.
Augusta Grange. hall to Center Sidney.
c. +. Stilson. K. +. ID. g. Augusta.
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AILoR's FRESHMAN FOR STEADY
-ApY REPRESENTATIVE TO SELL

work References required. ADDRESS l..
r.. Brown, - Main street, Watcrviiir. Ne.
.l-,. ;IIS22l3t*
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ANTIQUARIAN FURNITURE FOR
BIKE BUGGY PNEUMATIC TIRES,

Y O'e
sale at 1 Willow St. East Side. Howard
Truce, Augusta, Maine. augl3dlnl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-24

wanted every where for new "Pure Food
SpccilltieS" One sale makes steady
customers. Large commissions to intro
duce. Write at once. Economy PURE
Food Co, % Cross st, Maiden, Mass;
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IT ONCE EXPERIENCED COARSE
FOR SALE
HORSES. 1 TEAM BLACK HORSES.
HEAP I SECONDHAND OPEN

wagon. cnl springs. Leather uihpl.ttrinE;
rubber tires; in fair condition. To ~ sold
immediately can ut Room :. 2N3 Water
ST. brtwtcn ana or I and S +. NJ
$50 aus2idtf
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GIRL FOR GENERAL HoUsEWoRK.

bus. Ohio A monthly journal Of infor-
nation. plans. suggestions and ideas for
advertising. Send today for free sample
or 10c. for four months trial m23dtf
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A MAN AROUND so YEARS OLD TO

represent us in this county. Permanent
h,Siti m at good wages &. Il. Burr Il
90, Nursery men. Hartford, Conn.
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MEN. EVERYWHERE; GOOD PAY:

to distribute circulars. adv. matter, tack
Signs. etc no cdnVISSing. Ad'!rt = Ma
tiunnl biStrhuting Klm"au. l' Oakland
Bank Eld'. Chicago. Ill. auG2htlW'
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WANTED

HOME MADE HEMSTlTCHING TO
do 43 Capitol street, Mrs. J. L. balling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
THE PRAIRIE BEAUTIFUL.
Honorable MentiOn.)

HOnOrab1e MenEOn.) ~"
~ rolling prairie had begun to turn green. It looked
like soft carpet spread out far could see
dotted here and there with small lakes ponds. river
called the James thru this green carpet, making
silver which gttered in the morning sun. Meadow
larks and robins filled the air with their Horses
could be here and there standing without protection
for there trees Off in the distance, smoke rolled
up into the clear sky from the -four mill located the
James was walking about the soft, green grass near
the river bank and looked around little
pale purple bud, and STOPPING founda did not
pluck it, but went in search of already bossomed
] found them too, and went home! after my morning
walk with many for May baskets my little
white apron These the first spring flowers and
perfectly satisfied with their beauty. IS
Seventh Grade Ellen Anderson,
Akele
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
AN UNEASY BRIDGE.

Nature have been most lavish to Iowa, hav-
ing given her of the most extensive and beautiful o
possible In early spring, voles and butercups show
their heads later her verdant fields dotted with dam
delions thru the hot various flowers bloom fol-
lowed in the autumn by the goldenrod genan and wild
aster Little wonder then, that children acquainted with
the beauties Of nature from infancy should hail the
ing of spring with delight and set great store by the
gathering Of the first flowers Then that the children
OUT the woods ringing with the Of their clear
voices they wander about finding the greatest mag
Unable pleasure in gathering the flowers.
Recently had the pleasure Of taking my little bro
Their and sister such walk It was beautiful day.
the weather clear and and the BIRDS lately
rived from the SOUTH singing in the budding trees
We went to creek which, after winding its way over
bed OF gravel emptes into the Wapsipinicon. On it's
banks, high thickywooded and covered with beautiful
grass, were great number Of plants which just
budding. At this we much disappointed but when
we were going home I noticed violets blooming
the opposite bank Of the stream The only way could
reach them the the of dead
tree In doing slipped and fell in getting thoroly
wet hurried home and the way very consider
ate speech to the children but when reached home
declared I would never again gather flowers
Tenth Grade. Samuel W. Geiser,
Independence, Iowa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA. SUNDAY MORNING, May e-1sua

minutes on the road, carrying lunch
from rlaee very beautiful with couee
by,sBnrrounded by large trees. We were hungry
ate our lunch and then went out after flow
ers. We went around by the coulee for felt
should find there, if could reach them. Sure
enough there plenty of them but all the other
side-and how we to cross for thems After work
ing for half hour about give up when the
wanted We told put on rubber boots and
waded across after them. Then We went home for it
was growing late. .#995ssss-Cora Brunsvold
Eighth Grade :zs *s%*ss Northwood NJ D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
ONE RARE AFTERNOON.
EHigh School Credit. -


The spring wind had whispered its message to the
grasses and flowers; the robins had been and my
friend and searching for the first anemones
Behind the roofs and spires of the above the
In front, the rolling numberless hills stretched
away far the eye could the road winding over
and about them like immense black serpent On
side the flashed sparkled intervals thru the
fringe of trees that lined it's banks. Beyond it misty
veil of blue haze hid the horizon and my streamer of
smoke from putting shrekng engine marked the path
of the iron horse. ALI about the rough spring
wind, Juggling at hats murmuring in ears,
signing now raging It was such wind as makes one
feel strange ehilaraton wind that makes want to
take Deep deep breaths and forget everything except that
he is the hills in springme. Ah day like that
and wandered visiting all the old patches but the
sky blossoms with the their petals and the
In their hearts had not yet risen from their beds and only
few small flowers rewarded Rewarded US? Why
rewarded tenfold For afternoon had for
gotten all books but Dame Nature had been~eose
to her and We had felt her simple charms ~.~
Tenth Grade. Mildred Bentley,
Montevideo, MIMI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

could not flowers Anywhere after searching
very diligently we found nothing than roots
broken stems Alas! picked thems
going home. When, again to the pond, it
seemed beautiful than before The poured down
IS parting glory it. making it like of FIRE.
looked farther the shore. What that little yell
low spot? rushed ahead and found it be buttercup
You imagine how felt the rest Of the way home:
Only little buttercup, but OH it seemed much to
l. 90 - -'+-@ Allan Galbraith
Sixth Grade. <>E r. ~ Cottonwood MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
THEY REALLY WE'RE THERE.
(Honorable Mention.)


Walking in the field day before all the snow had
left the ground suddenly came upon little blossom
that fresh and green if its surroundings
clothed in the brightest emerald instead of being bleak
1t had shelter except the and dry grass of the
year BEFORE but it looked healthy tho had had
cold nights to endure did not think much about it
then, but the next morning when awoke, my mind went
back my walk of the day before and suddenly that
little flower The thought Of it, the stranger it
seemed, and I not satisfied until had arisen and
gone to the place where had it, and 10! one
but field Of just such flowers there tho the ground
still seemed to be frozen. ~ Joe Foley,
Seventh Grade. Minto N. D.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
A TEACHER WHO UNDERSTOOD.
(Honorable Mention.

= NIioHUIaUle 71NenClUH =
A year ago this spring when was walking to school
saw rabbit. ran to catch it but just
spied violet almost smothered by a heap brush.
forgot all about the rabbit and began pull brush
away To my surprise, found that many lovely vioets
had hidden themselves under the dry old bushes picked
and picked till my hands full could carry no
more i walked very fast, but when heard the school
bell ring, l began to was half mile from the
school house and reached it fifteen minutes late but my
teacher did not mind that when handed him the great
bunch Of vioets that would found had not the
rabbit crossed my path. Emma Larson,
Sixth Grade. S.$$esz = $3.50 Twin Lakes MINI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
APRIL's GIFT TO MAY

April laughed, and threw kiss, .~'@a
And then-for fear t would seem amiss,
Quick she dropped shining tear, 49,, -
And it straightway .blossomed there.
Seeing this she then threw more; -
Crying harder than before
A tear for kiss she threw. liz
$ " From every tear blossom grew,
Until she, laughing, ran away !,
And left her flowers all for May.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06

home. On the way had go thru little grove
where everything was gay and bright; the birds
singing and the shone in brightly thru the trees
was very cross because had not found flowers,
walked along with my head down, when suddenly
discovered big bunch Of mayfowers among them,
that had tive blossoms the stem. picked them
and looking about flowers all around picked
and picked, but still stayed until late in
the afternoon. Then went home with full pail and
happy heart. -Neomie Eklof,
Sixth Grade. Cannon Falls, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
SOMETHING MORE THAN FLOWERS.

Again the beautiful spring here with its pretty flow
ers and balmy breezes How delightful it is to wander
around IN the woods searching for the first spring flowers
In large wood school, the hepaticas bloom very
early Last spring few of my schoolmates and had
very pleasant time searching for them The birds sang
merry in the trees overhead and here and there
old logs covered with bright green and pretty red
fungus While we were gathering moss and watching
the birds, one of my schoolmates found small white
hepatca timidly peeping out from beneath some old
leaves Nearby found pink and then red blue
and purple ones found. When picking some
crawed out from beneath the dry leaves causing
jump and scream There pretty flowers, but
dared not venture enough to pick tem thinking that
woods, until to brook. Here the flowers
larger and preer than those had found before
then the bell rang and left the woods with the first
spring flowers we had found that year
Eighth Grade, =" . - ~--~::-Hazel Hystedt
q" District 49, ~5-~a z~- Maple Plain; Mimi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
FROM TIE FALLEN. TREE,

Once another boy and went ont In the woods. In a
little while found May flower. It was under tree
that had fallen in storm. On side there was
stump and on the other, brook A little way off I
could the water Of the lake sparkling the and
men rowing in boats At end of there was
green spot of grass the center few butter
nuts which squirrel came down and carried away. I
decided to transplant the flower there dug hole and
put it in. Harry Cooper, s.
Fifth Grade. ss Delano, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
ALL TINTED PINK.
(Honorable Mention.)

wandered in the woods beautiful day in early
spring, looking for flowers At last found the place
where they grew and the sight delightful It
evening and the which just setting gave tint
Of pink to everything The place where found myself
pond Of clear water bordered by grass and flowers.
little way off ravine where the water made quite
noise as it sparkling the stones. There
two logs lying in the pond and them sat
frogs that jumped into the water when I came Then
there the flowers AS looked around me- lit
tie punches Of blue pink white and purple scattered
about fastened to them found that they
the hepatca. picked handful and them it grow
ing dark and chilly, went home, planning go there
again the next day. = -Maybee Lundsten
Sixth Grade, - -. r. F. D. Box 81,
Scandal School, Wacona, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
For Sunday, May 81: - 7s@zs j. - -
~ ~ -. HWHY NATURE WAS ANGRY

= The stories must be strictly original.
Suppose the recent disturbances in ITALY and
: California are the work Of the personifcation of
nature, and that thru you she tells why she be-
came boiling mad. - ~ -.
Descriptions Of earthquakes and volcanic erup-
tions are barred. % s<a - - 5sa.fz@
VI The papers should be mailed so as to reach the
Office of The Journal Junior.
= Not Later Than Thursday Morning, May II.
: They must be written III ink on one side only
of the paper, not more than 800 words in length
Z less than 100, marked with the number Of
words and each paper signed with the grade,
school, name and address Of. the writer. The
papers must not be rolled ~ ~: 5q,sEs.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
LIGHrFooT,s VICTORY

The ,croeuses had come This happy time for us
day April started pick fuzzy little
flowers, barely blooming Lets see who can find the
first eroeus said one, and all every direction
filed with energy, to who could find the frz
Sunbennes dropped heedlessy onr hurry
Ohl OIL oh came from the girls All ran toward The
dear LITTLE peepine from aeye The grass but
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
OUT-OF-ToWN TOPICS
For Sunday, May 90: Pr 800 :.
= >.2=s''., ttsOUNDs or SUMMER.

The stories must be strictly original. Is ~.
Recognition will go to the stories that have the
most ttsummery', color. - p - = = -
The papers should be mailed 50 as to reach the
office Of The Journal Junior - sssy
-. Not Later Than Thursday Morning, May TO-
They must be written in ink on one side only of
: the paper not more than 800 words in length nor
less than 100, marked with the number of words
and each paper signed with the grade, school,
name and address Of the writer. The papers must
not be rolled. 49,. 4. e -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
AN EARLY HONEY SEEKER.

One, day in spring when was about 5 years DID, +
went out to flowers went first to the field that had
been seeded therday before, but did find any
flowers there went to the roadside where found
had picked every flower along the roadside for about
half mile when | suddenly came upon lovely bunch.
began to pick fast could, but soon felt
with my hand It something worse than fy--it
was bee, and it stung in the hand tried to let
it go, but it would not drop out Of my hand Then
began to cry and for home. When reached there
the bee well the flowers gone, but did
dare to go back Afterward always looked the
to If there any bees there before touched
them and since that time have been stnng while
picking flowers Ramsey Becklund,
Eighth Grade. Winthrop, MINI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
VERY MUCH ENTHUSED.

- One day some of us girls went out to the creek We
saw eowslip the other side and each of tried
to find some way of getting it. We did want
to around to- the bridge but finally the other girls
decided that would be the only way I did not want to
jump for it. had not noticed that it very and
swampy enough to make anyone sink. When jumped
came down very hard and aank over my shoes in the
mud managed to get out but by that time the other
girls were almost up to the cowslip made desperate
lunge and snatched the flower. Then others
all gathered great manXa Della Atkins
Seventh Grade @s@sz@ Barnesville MIMI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
JUST OUT OF REACH.
Honorable Mention. J

'r~ (Honorabe Mention ..~~ .s-z~.s~~.'
Come Jane, let's pick flowers said to my sister
day after had finished my work All right, I'll
ask mama she said she toward the house. five
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
Hazel Hystedt,
Maple Plain, MINI.
A MADE-oVER TASK.

" Girls you may 60 to the pasture and do work.
were the words that mother spoke. We did 90
as we knew very well what for there We
supposed to rake the dead leaves from ground
SO that the grass could grow abundanty With the
rakes thrown shoulders with very
faces. We had not been work very when Sis
ter exclaimed, See what have found Throwing down
my rake ran to what it There was a flower
and beauty, too It boodroot, with large white
leaves As we uncovered the dead leaves more
and more Thus after that thought it was more of
pleasure than task to rake Before went home we
had gathered handful this finding of our first
spring flowers. - 5.E&=9@6 Selma johnson,
= Ninth Grade. Dassel, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-05-06
WHAT THEY TOOK HOME.

: - s4-zz. WHAT THEY TOOK HOME.
One bright spring day when had nothing to do,
we4went out looking for flowers.
- will find the first one if don IT, cried Villa.
No, you'll not; L viii - said I.
We shall soon see : we cried together. We walked
on, looking to right and left. 8. ~
Here's violet, y cried Villa .r@l.sse
90 Oh, no, it ism t, - said. s.as<sS-,z s. -
1T is just piece sof paper Villa said when she
to it. We walked Our shoes were wet and
muddy, but did mind that much tho we were be-
ginning to grow tired We did want to find flow
ers. At last, to part Of the wood was
famous violet patch We looked all about now each
Of US wanted to find the first But, OH how tired
Were Our feet cold and began wish we were
home. $50 szs:cass@szzzz $500.
Let's rest bit - exclaimed Villa am so tired,
:. So am I. wish home ,, I replied We sat
down log which leaned against tall oak tree andI
poked the leaves at the foot The very
still small snake came out behind us, but he soon
went away Suddenly, beneath brown leaf, saw two
vioets nesting close against the trunk of the big oak
Oh, have found two vioets! y / exclaimed We
jumped up and went home with only our two violets
tired selves, dirty hands and muddy Shoes to show for
our long tramp. Cora Jones'
Seventh Grade. Breckenridge, Mimi