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best, ride the swiftest, swim the long
est and could beat all his friends a,
their play.
His mother had sorrel colt which
she thoue.. very much of because il
once trained 1t would make fine
horse. One summer morning George
was out In the field with some other
boys looking at the colt.
Again they said 1t could never be
tanned and George said, You help me
on his back and I'll tame him"
After hard work they got bride
bit in the colts mouth and put George
on his back
Then began the fight.
George stuck on tight and at last
conquered the colt and began driving
1t about the fields. But in a last mad
plunge to free himself the colt burst
blood vessel and fell to the ground
dead.
Young George went straight to his
mother and said, Mother, your colt
is dead"
"Dead?" said his mother, "who
killed him?"
Il did" said George, and then he
told her the story.
Il am sorry to lose the colt" said
his mother, "but am proud to know
my son always speaks the truth"
George grew up and became great
man and at last was called president
George Washington"
No Name
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born in
Virginia Feb. %, 1882. George Wash
ington was an honest boy and never
disobeyed his father and mother.
His father bought him Ratchet
and he thought he would try it, so he
went into the orchard and cut down
his fathers cherry tree, which cost
him lot of money, and George got
tired and went into the house and his
father went into the orchard to see
how his trees were doing, and he saw
that his best cherry tree was cut
down He went into the house and
said, WHO cut down my cherry tree"
George said, II did, father"
His father died when he was eleven
years old.
He was married to Mrs. Martha
Curtis. She had two children, Martha
and John.
George Washington died when he
was GO years old, on Dec. IA, 1899.
Roy jaeger, age II.
r. r. d. No. Eddyville la.
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

Theodore Roosevelt was born In
New York city Oct 81, 1853. He grad.
uated from Harvard University in
1880 and began the study of law.
In 1881 he was elected to the as.
sembly from the 21st district of New
York
April 6, 1897 he was called by Pres.
ident Mckinley to be assistant secre.
tary of the navy.
When war was declared against
Spain he refused to remain in this
quiet office. but went as lieutenant
colonel. He spent his summers on the
Dakota ranches, made friends with
the cowboys.
He soon learned that these cowboys
would soon make men on whom the
country might rely.
November 4, 1900. he was elected
on the republican ticket as vice pres.
ident, Mr.. Mckinley being president
of the United States At. Mr.. McKin-
ley's death September IA, 1901, Roose.
welt took the oath of Office as his sue
cessor. He then became the 2eth
president of the United States of
America.
Besides being a great statesman he
is also an author. He has written sew
eral good books.
Melva E. Stewart, age IL.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
301 South Ransom street.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Many years ago there lived little
boy by the name Of George Washing
ton. He was known to be very
truthful boy. Once his father gave him
little Ratchet 1t was real sharp so
George wanted to try it on some
thing. So as he was passing by one
of his fathers cherry trees he com.
menced to chop at it. SO his father
passed by and seeing the tree. called
to George and asked him who did it.
George was afraid at first but at last
he said. II did it, father" He was
truthful all through his life. He was
born Feb. %, 1892 in Virginia. In
l755 he served as colonel under Cen
eral Braddock and commanded the
Virginia troops until 1853 when he
resigned on account OF i'll health He
then was senator. In 1855 ne took
command of the army of America at
Cambridge, Mass. In 1859 he was
elected president Of the United States
in which position he served two
terms, refusing the third term. In
1928 he accepted the command Of the
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was the son of
Augustine and Mary Bell Washington.
He was born at Bridges Creek, Va,
Feb. %, 1882.
He received little schooling, but
was earnest and careful in his work.
In addition to reading. writing, arith-
metic he learned surveying and book
keeping.
He was strong and athletic and was
more than match for any of his COM
panions
While yet youth he surveyed for
Lord Fairfax large tract of land In
the Shenandoah valley, then a wilder
ness.
He was major in the militia at 10
and when only 81 was sent to French
post on the Ohio.
He was a member of the congress
of 1774 and Of 1775. From that time
MS history Is that Of his country.
He was married in 1859 to Martha
Parks Curtis, rich young widow. He
inherited his brothers. large estate,
which included Mt. Vernon.
He Is universally regarded as one
of the greatest men in history.
He died at Mt. Vernon Dec IA, 1893.
Yours truly,
Alta Rhine, age 10.
Blakesburg, Iowa.
r. F. d. No. l.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON,

George Washington was born In
Virginia, Feb. %, 1892.
He was kind and truthful boy He
never told lie.
When he was little boy his father
gave him little Ratchet. He was
very much pleased with it. He ran
out doors to see what he could cut.
First he chopped stick, but that did
not suit him, then he went in his
fathers garden and cut down cherry
tree. One day his father was walk
ing in the garden and noticed that his
expensive cherry tree had been cut
down. he said: Who has cut down
my cherry tree?" George said: ~ did
1t father. cannot tell lie.'
Georges fathers name was Auges-
tine, his mothers name was Mary.
When George Washington was II
years old his father died. leaving six
children for the mother to take care
Of.
Washington married Martha Curtis,
who had two children, Martha and
John.
Washington was elected president
early In the year of 1889 and re-elect.
ed in 1892.
While driving in the country ono
day George Washington got his cloth.
ing wet and had a cold. He died
December IA. 1899, of Group
Larue jaeger, age g.
II. f. d. NO. 3. EddyvilIe, Ia.
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Why WE OBSERVE ST. vALEN.
TINES DAY.

Long ago there lived a good man
named Valentine. He was known in
all the country because of his kind
ness to the poor and sick. He dearly
loved the little children and those
who come to him for food and clothes
were never turned away. He was
very sad when he became too old to
go about the country among his peo-
pie because he could not help them.
But he then thought that he could
send them kind messages and even
the sick children would say, ~ believe
! will get letter from Father yalen.
tine today" But after awhile no let
ters were received and after awhile
they received the news that the good
old Valentine was dead. Then the
people said that such good man
should be called a Saint After that
day he has been known as st. Valen-
tine So that is why we observe st.
Valentine day. 1t was not long after
that till the people began to celebrate
MS birthday by sending kind words
and loving messages to each other,
Your Junior friend,
Helen Halferty. age IL
Birmingham, Ia, r. r. No. 8.
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washington city complied little vol
ume Of annals concerning the guard
such information as 1t contains Is
authentic, much of 1t is fac smile.
A glass case in the corridor of the
state department in Washington con
tains lifesize figure dressed in the
uniform described, and for the pur.
pose OF illustrating this little account
OF the guard, the startling gentleman
was lifted from his clamps. borne aloft
upon janitor's shoulders to a posi-
ton beneath skylight, followed by
curious trail Of sight-seers, and
there photographed. The light even
there was not sufficient, however, and
but little can be seen besides his mill
tary outlines.
Certain 1t Is, however, that the
guard of the communicating was
the pride and the model of the entire
American army. When, upon one oc-
casion, a detachment Of them were de.
tailed as honorary escort to Lafayette,
that polished Frenchman paid them
the highest Of compliments for their
superb bearing and their chivalry.
The flag carried by the guard was
fully as decorative as were the men
themselves. It was of white silk up
on which was emblazoned device
showing member Of the guard hold
ing a horse by one hand, while re-
ceiving' with the other flag from the
genius of Liberty, personified by a
woman leaning upon the Union Shield
Above was the American eagle and
the legend Conquer or DE-" the
motto of the corps.-Edith Brownell
in the American Boy.
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JUNIOR STORIES.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington, the hero of
American independence, and ''the
father of the republic" as he is popu-
larly called, was born in Westmore.
land county, Virginia, on Feb. %,
1882.
His military career began at the
age of nineteen, when he was ap-
pointed adjutant general of the Vir-
ginia militia
In 1855 he accompanied General
Braddock as volunteer and was
almost the only officer that returned
safe from the disastrous expedition.
In 1853 he took an important part
in the expedition that captured Fort
Du Quesne, where Pittsburg now
stands.
In the meantime extensive estates
at Mount Vernon had come into his
possession through the death of his
half brother. To these possessions he
added largely by marrying in 1859
Mrs. Martha Curtis, wealthy young
widow.
Shortly after the outbreak of the
war of independence Washington was
elected commander-in-chief of the
American army, June IS, ITS.
Washington was elected the first
president Of the republic and inaug-
urated April 80, 1889, and he was
again elected in 1898.
At the close Of his second term he
resigned, 1897.
He died from an attack of acute
laryngitis at Mount Vernon, Dec. IA,
1899.
Genevieve Anderson, age IL.
Albia Iowa.
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VALENTINE.

Long ago there lived a man named
Valentine. This good man was noted
in all the country for his kindness.
He nursed the sick, comforted the sor-
rowing and always ready to give help
to any one in need Valentine dearly
loved the children. After this kind
hearted man became too old to go
about his people he was very sad be-
cause he thought he could no longer
be of any use. Then he remembered
that he could write loving messages
to the sick and sorrowing. Even the
little children would say when they
were sick I think Father Valentine
will send me little letter today.
But after awhile no letters came
and soon news went abroad that good
old Valentine was dead. Then every
one said such kind man was good
enough to be called Saint Valentine,
and from that day to this they have
called him st. Valentine. 1t was long
afterward before they began to cele-
brate his birthday on the 14th of Feb.
ruary. Your friend,
Wesley Hunt,
Maquoketa, Iowa.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON,

George Washington was an Ameri-
can. He was born in Virginia Feb. %.
l132. Washington was very great
man. He was first COMMUNICATIVE chief
OF the American army and the first
president and was called the Father
OF his Country. He was first in war,
first in peace and first in the hearts
OF his countrymen.
Washington once gave some good
advice to General Braddock and
Braddock said he did not thank him
Tor his advice. But 1t would have been
better If he had taken It, One winter
Washington put on large overcoat
and was out walking and his men did
not know him. He was walking along
when he came up to where some men
were at work. The corporal told his
men to lift heavy log, but thew
could not, 50 the strong arm of WASH
ington lifted 1t in it's place Washing.
ton asked the corporal why he did not
help his men. He said he was the COR
poral and Washington said he was
the general. When George was little
boy his father gave him a Ratchet.
he thought he would play wood cut
ter, 30 he went into his fathers or
ehard and chopped down cherry
tree. His father soon found 1t out and
called his servants and asked them il
they knew who did It. They did not
know. so he called George and asked
him. George hssitated, then he said,
Father, cannot tell lie. chopped
down your tree" His father was
pleased because he told the truth.
Your friend
Vera Kendall.
Agency Iowa
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

We always celebrate Washington's
birthday because he was the first pres
ident OF the United States. He was
the COMMUNICATIVE chief Of the revolu-
tionary army. He also fought in the
French and Indian war. Washington
was born in Virginia on the 22nd day
OF February, 1892. He went to a
school called the Old Field school
George went to school to a man nam
ed Hobby. The boys used to bring
quarrels for Washington to settle
Georges father died when he was a
boy. Washington wrote over one hun
bred rules for behavior in company
When Washington was little boy he
used to play soldier and he was al
ways the captain. Washington was
elected president in 1889, and served
two terms and refused the third term.
At the end Of his last term he went
home to Mt. Vernon, where he died in
1893. Washington was caEed the
father Of his country" 1t was said that
he was first in peace, first in war, and
first In the hearts of his countrymen. .
Maude Skirvin, age 8,
Agency T0wa
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born Feb,
%, 1882 at Westmoreland county, Vir.
He lived in plain wooden farmhouse
on the Potomac river.
He had two half-brothers, Lawrence
and Augustine. One day George and
his brothers were burning leaves close
roof of the house and burned the house
down.
They then moved to another planta-
ton his father owned on the Rap
pahannock river.
When George was seven years old
he started to school. His teachers
name was Mr.. Hobby.
George was eleven years old when
his father died and left his mother the
plantation to care for.
When George Washington was
about ID years old he wanted to be-
vome sailor. His mother at last con-
scented and he had his clothes packed
and on board the ship. but when he
started to go he saw tears in his
mothers eyes and he told her he
would not go. He then began to sur
vey.
When he was 81 years Of age the
English wanted him to take message
to the French. who had forts in the
Ohio valley. He toow seven guards.
George Washington was chosen
president in 1893. He died at Mount
Vernon December IA, 1899, at the age
of GO years.
Your loving Junior,
Esther Ramey, age II,
Hedrick, Ia, r R., No. 1.
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Theodore Roosevelt was born in
New York city October 27, 1858
When he was a boy he was delicate
and pale. In order to avoid the rough
treatment Of the public schools be
was taught at home and went to a
private school. For many years he
was not strong enough to play with
other boys. He determined that he
must acquire vigor of body He want.
ed to be strong. He rode, swan, ran
and roamed over the hills and stud.
led the birds for pastime. His father
knew how to bring up boys It can
be said in one word. 1t is good, hard
and plenty of work. Story books did
not interest him unless they were OF
hunting, trapping or of the west. He
went to Harvard college and became
good student. He liked history and
natural history He graduated from
the university in 1880. He then went
to Dakota as cowboy While there
he wrote a few books and has since
written many more. In 1889 he was
president of the United States Civil
Service Commission. He was appoint
ed to the Board of Police Commits
sioners, of which he soon became
president. In 1897 he began his work
as assistant secretary of the navy.
He resigned May. 6. 1898 to became
lieutenant colonel of his regiment of
rough riders. He then fought in Cuba
during the Spanish American war.
When he came back he was elected
governor of New York. In 1900 he was
elected vice president of the United
States under William Mckinley. At
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GEORGE WASHINGTON.

George Washington was born in
Virginia on the twenty second day of
February. in the year Of 1882. When
George was a little boy his father gave
him a little Ratchet, with which he
chopped down his fathers fayorite
cherry tree. Georges father died when
he was little boy. When George was
little boy he and his playmates
used to plav soldier, and he was all
ways. the captain. He first fought in
the French and Indian war. He was
commander-in-ch chief of the revolu-
tionary army. George Washington
was the first president of the United
States. He was elected in 17Sa He
served two terms. At the close of his
last term he went to his home at Mt.
Vernon, where he stayed until he died
In 1893. He was first in peace, first
in war. and first in the hearts of his
countrymen. He was called the father
of his country.
Mabel Skirvin, age 9,
r. r. No. 2.
Agency, Iowa.