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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
ABOUT THE GIRL ON THE JUNIOR
PAGE.

This little girls name is Exelyn Cay
One day her mamma told her If she
would hurry and get her work all
done, she might go visiting. 1t did
not take her long to decide where to
60 She would go to her chum's,
When she got there, Mary had COM
pany 1t was their schoolmate Maud.
They all had a nice time. They play
ed with their dolls and had tea
party.
Then they got some Of Mary's
mammals clothes and put them on
and said they We're fine ladies. They
fixed their hair up nice and went and
looked in the glass. How they laughed
to see how funny they looked. Evelyn
had on an overlace dress with rib
bon around the waist, and damasi
table cloth for a train
Mary's papa got his camera and tool
| their pictures. About week later
the postman brought a package 70,
Evelyn. She opened it and there was
her picture. She took it to her NAM
ma and told her there was a presen
for her Her mamma thought it wa:
very cute and got gold frame for 1t
Now it stands on the dresser
Your friend
Mae Shaffer, age 10.
Douds-Leando, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

I will write again to the Courier
Junior as I have not written for long
time. I saw my Cousins letter in the
Courire last week Her name is May
Shaffer.
I 90 to school all the time. We
have Sunday school in the school
house every Sunday I am librarian in
the Sunday school I take music les
sons. MY music teachers name is
Viola Simpson and she is fine teach
err and | like her very we'll
Your loving Junior.
Jessie Garter
Diamond Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
THE JAPANESE GIRL

Adeline is little japanese girl She
has come to visit her cunt in America
There was show and there was to be
a parade at neon. The show men ask
if she would take part il It, She said
40 would ard she brought her dress
she wore in her own lane. Sheacfed
so well that they wanted her to stay
with the show and travol She said
that she must stay with her aunt
They gave her S1GO. Adelna thanks
them very much and when she went
home her folks were glad to see hel
safe home.
Alden Doud age 10
Douds-Leando Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
RULES FOR THE JUNIORS.

/. Use one side of the paper only.
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or a sharp lead pencil
8. Number your pages.
a. At the bottom Of the last page
write your name, age. and address.
5. Do not copy stories or poetry
and send lis as your own work.
6. Always tell whether you are
Daily Junior or Tri-Weekly Junior.
Z. Address the envelope to Editof
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa
8. Your stories must not contain
more than 100 words.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
HER AUNT SENDS HER THE
~ MiCR.

This is the first time have ever
written to tho Junior. My aunt, Mrs.
Fred Currier lives in Ottumwa and
she takes the Junior and then sends
it to me.
I like to read it very much. l go
to school My teachers name is Lola
Knox Ny studies are arithmetic
geography. grammar. history, reading
spelling, writing and drawing. Well
as my letter is getting long I viii
close. Your friend,
Lena Wilson, age II.
Delta. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
A LITTLE JAPANESE GIRL.

The picture in the center is little
japanese girl She lives in Japan,
Thev live very different from what
we do Their houses are made OF
wood and paper They are very pretty
and clean. They do not have tables
and chairs as we do and they do not
have beds to sleep in. They put soft
quilts on the floor and have blocks OF
wood for pillows. and that is the way
thev sleep.
They use mating on the floors
make very manv pretty things as
fans and paraso1s. out Of naper. Tho"
also wear rain coats which are made
out of hay and straw. I have seen
sore Iapanese reople. They have
such queer looking dolls. They look
lite little japanese babies. I will close
for this time.
Forest Weber
1905 Fast Main ST.
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for the great toe and make clank-
ing noise on the street.
They also wear straw slippers and
when going on a journey they strap
Il supply of them on their back SO
they have a new pair when the old
ones are worn out They cost but a
cent and half pair.
Bessie Davis, age IL
81 r F D No / Box So Ollie Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
Batavia, Iowa.
WANTS TO EXCHANGE PosTALs.

WANTS TO EXCHANGE PosTALs.t
l thought I would write a few lines
to the Junior. Can any Of you Juniors
skate? You never say, so don't
know. got pair of skates for
Christmas and have learned to skate
| go to Plum college school MY
teachers name is Mr.. Biddle. We try
to keep from whispering and If we
don't through the day we get card
with "Merit" on it at the close of the
day. 1 have IA cards this month. It,
takes 16 to get a large card. There are
25 scholars at our school. There Is a
great deal of grip in this part Of the
country. Nearly all of the scholars
have had it. Do any Of you Juniors
send postals to one another. If any
of you send me one I will answer It..
Well my letter is getting rather long,
so l guess I will close. Hoping the
Junior much success, Your loving
junior friend,
Hazel M Stever, age Is.
Libertyville, Iowa. &
R. F. D. No. 1.
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A LITTLE CHINESE.

This little girl lives in China. She
is little Chinese girl. Her name is
Kline. She has a brother and his
name is Metzu.
One day Metzu and his sister Kline
started to school; their parents were
afraid of foxes and they thought that
they would harm their children. SO
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
MYRTLE LIKES MAREL's STORIES

Dear Editor
thought would write to the Jun
Tor again. am not going to school
any more. received postal card
from the Courier Junior and thank
you very much. want all the Juniors
to write to me- I think Mabel Reif-
snyder's stories are the best Of all,
of course the rest are all right wish
some of the little Juniors would come
and visit me- hope I will receive an
other postal card from the Courier
Junior and all the little Juniors
Well, will close for this time.
Your Junior friend.
Myrtle Price.
Melrose, Iowa
r. F. D. No. 4.
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Dear Editor
7 20 to school nearly every dav. My
tea cher's nave is Miss Jennie Berry.
| like her. My studies are writing,
reading history, arithmetic. lansnage.
geography and spelling NV school
mates are Leora Sweyn. Flora Nc
Sweyn Ruth Robertson. Otilia
Swenson and Irene Swenson. and my
clasemates ere Florence Grove, Hen
rv Young, Clarence Swenson, Alma
Grove, Edmond Swenson. Orrin Cob
Ter. ester Grove. lie received the pos
tai crrd Won sent me- was glad to get
il. thank you ever so much for it.
Well. l must get ready for school.
Yours truly.
Dora Cobler.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
Dear Editor:

Dear EdltOr:
AS I have never written before I
thought I would write enjoy read
ing the letters of the Courier J1niors,
especially since I have not been abba
to go to school. We have been having
examination at school but did not
get to take it with the rest. am
in the eighth grade and Mrs. ReitzeIl
is my teacher. AS I cannot think OF
anything elese about myself that
would interest you I will close
Hazel Turner, are IL,
30 Toy
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
HER LITTLE SISTER WANTS TO
WRITE.

Dear Editor
My sister has written to the Junior
and thought would like to
write too. go to school
but have been having the
grin so I have not been going. My
teachers name is S. T. Biddle. like
to go to school, am in the fifth read
err. C arithmetic. grammar, geog-
raphy and smelling. My little sister
wants to write but she is too little.
She will write some other time. |
have cat His name is Ruhie and |
have 2 great big doll. I will close
now Your friend.
Alverna Stever.
LihertyyilIe Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
SOME HISTORICAL PLACES.

last week and the first of this week
we sent out some beautiful souvenir
postals. Well we want the juniors
receiving them to write DESCRIPTIVE
stories of the historical places SHOWN
on these cards. We have some cue
little Easter trinkets, about MY
which we will send to the fifty juniors
writing the fifty best stories; inns
contest is open now and Will close
Friday, April 10.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
THE SOUVENIR PosTALs.

4 We will still give souvenir album
to the first Junior who has 20 cares
sent by the Courier Junior. besiuee
writing letters we: want more VI 'ne
Juniors to write snort stories, from SO
to 100 words, on one OF the 1oiio"ihs
subjects:
THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING.
EASTER SUNDAY.
THE EASTER BUNNY.
HOW TO COLOR EGGS.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
The Courier Junior
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING CO.,
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEvEREAux.
EDITOR.
a DRAWING CONTEST.

Dear Juniors: How many OF y0l
would like to have drawing coh.
test for the Easter page? All tiiose
desiring to take part In such con.
test can send us postal by mex.
Thursday morning. If we ind thae
quite few of the Juniors can draw
pictures we will announce the con
test next week.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
LOOKS LIKE A NICE GIRL

The picture looks like Japanese
girl. She is carrying something on
her back. She looks like Ike a nice
girl. She has to work hard. would
like to help her.
Alfred A. Wyant.
RID No North English la
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
Avery, Iowa.
muR,EL HAS SEVEN STUDIES.

Dead Editor: II
l Thought would write again and
thank you for the pretty postal YOU
sent me. ~
go to school every day. have. q
studies. They are: reading, arithmetic.s
physiology, geography, grammar, hislA
best
1 have 1 sister and brother, he ia
3 years old.
1 go to church nearly every Sunday.
MY Sunday school teacher is Miss
Brady. T like her verv well.
AS my letter is getting long Will
close. Yours truly. r
Muriel Fleig, age IL,
Richland. Iowa, r. R., No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
GOES TO DELTA SCHOOL,,

AS have never written before |
will write l go to school. My teach
er's name is Elsie Greenlee. | go to
the Delta public school. My studies
are reading. arithmetic geography
spelling, drawing and writing
Your friend,
Gladys Wilson, age 10.
Delta Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
Hedrick, Iowa;
R. F. D. No. 1.
IRA HAS SOME PRETTY PIGS.

Dear Editor
We have some pretty pigs: they are
red.
We also have some black cattle.
We have nice black dog.
like to play with him.
We live on farm by the Davis
county line.
like to live on a farm and go to
school,
Well, will close for this time and
will write again.
Ira Downing. age 9.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
R. R. No. 6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
Abba, Iowa.
ETHA AND GEORGIA SIT
TOGETHER.
Dear Juniors

Dear JUNIORS: 4, 3
AS I have never written to this
Junior before I thought 1 would write,
l go to the Batavia school and am IN:
the first room. My teachers name Is;
Miss Nehre. My seat mate is Georgia.
Manning. go to Sunday school.
most every Sunday and take my
little brother, Carl, with me. l llks
to hear the Juniors letters read and
also the stories.
Etha Harris, age 8,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
SISTER WRITES FOR VERA.

Dear Editor:
I have never written to the Courier
Junior before My sister is writinss
this for me. I go to Centennial schools
It is on a big hill. am in the tn:
grade. MY studies are reading. SPELL
ing. language, geography, history,
and arithmetic.
My papa takes the Daily Courier ana
I like to read the Juniors letter.
Well, as my letter is getting long /
will close. Yours truly
Vera Fleig, age 3,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

Dear Editor:
AS I have not written before will
write now. am little girl 10 years
old. I go to school every day The
name Of my school is the Abba high
school. My teachers name Is Mrs.
McKeley. She is a very good teacher
My playmates are Genev1eve Anaer-
son. Alberta Giltner, Florence Porterl
Iryle Phinney. Avis Anderson, Nellie
Walsh.
I am in the fifth grade. My studies
are music arithmetic drawing, read
ing and spelling. writing and geog-.
raphy. I have two little brothers,
Johnnie and William. u
AS 1 have nothing else to say 1 will
close. Yours truly,
Maybe Morrissey,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
THIS LITTLE GIRL.

Dear Editor:
AS have written twice before I
thought would write again.
This little girl is very nice. think
she is very pretty She has on very
nice dress Her name IS Grace. She
has nice hair. 1t is black
I am little girl II years old.
I remain your friend
Jennie Streeby.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

Dear Editor
l go 10 school now. My teachers
name is Miss Daisy Gibson like her.
! live in the country. When there is
snow we go coasting. There is a big
pond near the school house. We go a
long ways after water. go mile and
a quarter to school. My studies are
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

wears wooden and paper shoes. The
paper won't let any water in. The
country which she lives in Is very
warm.
Maude Skirvin, age 8.
Agency. Iowa.
r. r. No. O.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

There is a land of Grumbles,
And IN Disagreebale Town
The children just do nothing
But grunt and scowl and trown.
I shouldn't think it pleasant
To live there long would YOU?
Where grunting, scrowling, frown'
ing
Is all that they can do?
So if ever you should travel,
And stop at Grumble City,
And not come back. think twould be
A most amazing pity.
-Children's Magazine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
EDITH WRITES TOO.

Dear Courier Editor:
My papa reads the Daily CLourier.
thought I would write to your
since have never written before. My
two Oldest sisters write very RAenes
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

world
Queen Victoria OF and also
of
country sinaa 1t is verab woodland
the
country which the Ronmanian king boasts -
Anyon o because we
this found for
eien cOuntres
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
HER PAPA HAS TAKEN COURIER
Fifteen YEARS,

I go to the O'Connor school. My
teachers name is Miss Pearl Black
ford. like her very much. My papa
has taken the Courier fifteen years.
He took it when we lived in Ottumwa
and still takes it since we live in the
country.
| am in the fifth grade. am ten.
years of age. | will close.
Yours truly,
Vera Kendall
Agency, la. R. R. Nc. 5
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
DEAR LITTLE SISTER CAME DAN
AFTER CHRISTMAS.

1 thought I would write letter fol
the Junior.
l am 10 years old. I have three SIS
tiers and one brother
The baby. we all think whole lot OF
her. We got her the day after Christi
mas. Her initials are A. B. Cor
Anna Bell Cox. I like to go to school,.
I am in the fourth reader. My teach,
er's name is Winnie Evens.
Yours truly,
Loicie Ethel Cox.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

reading history. arithmetic, grammar,
physiology. geography and spelling. l
am in the fifth reader like arith-
metic very we'll Ny school is No, 10.
7 am a new Junior. l like to read the
Junior page.
Warren Mckee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

Dear Editor
I lust got home from visit with
my aunt at Kewanee, ILL., where had
very pleasant time.
AS was coming home on the train
when we were crossing the Missis-
sippi we saw same small boys skating
on the rivers edge.
Our school will be out in six more
weeks. I'D I will be very glad. AS my
letter is getting long will close for
this time.
Yours truly.
Van Mefford.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
THE STORY OF AMlDA

The name of the little girl, whose
picture appeared in the Courier Junior
last week is Amida She is the only
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
THE STORY OF THE LITTLE GIRL

Once there was little girl and her
name was Alice One day she saw the
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THE PRIZE WINNERS.

-i,n rrizes for the best stories IN
he picture contest go to the following
ors:
eeFLENA. MENDENHALL.
BEL, MAUDE AND FLORENCE
BESSIE DAVIS.
.-...l~G.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

every week. l go to the FairvleW
am in the second room. l will bes
years old next April.
We'll. as my letter is getting long
will close. Yours truly
Edith McNabb, age Z,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
BESSIE DAVIS.
KEEP AWAY.

NARY ELLEN ADCoCK
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l,kEs PosTALs OF oTTUMWA.

LIKES POSTALS Of q TUWW WIN
Dear Editor: =
l received my postal caro- any
Thought it was very nice. I thanh
you very much for it. ~
would like to get postal cards OF
Ottumwa. l think the OttumWss
library is verv nretty.
We are having examination at ouls
school this week.
like it very much.
We have got lots of snow down mere
1t is very cold today.
We'll as nv letter is getting long !.
will close hoping to receive postal
Your friend,
Myrtle O'Laughlin. age -, 3
Mt. Pleasant, Ia, North Main, 307.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
JESSIE READ HER COUSINS LET,
TER

Ottumwa. Ia, r. R.. No. l.
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DORA HAS MANY scHooLMATEs.

Cantril Iowa.
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GOES TO ALBA HIGH SCHOOL

Richland,, Iowa, R. r., No. 8.
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1905 Fast Main ST.
OttumWa. Iowa.
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WARREN LIKES ARITHMETIC

R. r. No. 8. Box 46.
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Mary Ellen Adcock, age 10.
Ottumwa, la Tullis ST.
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419 South Davis St.
Ottumwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24
ENJOYED READING LETTER
WHEN SHE WAS SICK.

Abba, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-03-24

Ottumwa, Iowa.
r. r. No. 6.
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VAN VISITED HIS AUNT.

Fairfield, Iowa.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-03-12
CASE or ECZEMA IN SOUTH.

Suffered Three Years-Hnnds ana
Eye Most Anected-Now Well ano
Is GratefaI te CGticura.
my wife was raken badly with ecze-
ma for three years, and she employed
a doctor with no effect at all until she
employed Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
One Of her hands and her left eye were
badly affected, and when she would
stop using Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment the eczema came back, but very
slightly, but it did her sight of good.
Then we used the entire set of Cutf-
eura Remedies and my wife is entire
ly recovered. She thanks Cuticura
very much and will recommend 1T high
ly in our locality and in every nook
and corner of our parish. l. NJ. Robert,
Hydropolis, La, Jan. 3 and Sept. ].
1905" ...
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-03-12
WHAT AMERICA NEEDS.

Prayer, Ffsty aud Correspon ding
Individual Deeds.
what America needs more than rail-
way sxtsosion, and western irrigation.
and lev tarf, and bigger wheat crop.
and q merchant marine, and a new
aavy, 10 revival Of piety, the kind
mother and father used 10 have-piety
Nat counted It good business to stop
ier Saiiy family prayer before break
esst, right in ths middle of harvest;
hat quit Geld work a half hour early
Thursday night, SO az 10 get the chores
done and 20 to prayer meeting; that
borrowed Money 10 pay the preachers
salary and prayed fervently in secret
ter the salvation OF the rich man who
looked with scorn on such unbusiness-
like behavior. That's what we need
now 10 clean this country OF the filth
Of graft. and Of greed, petty and big;
bf worship st fine houses and big lands
and high once and grand social func-
Hons What is this thing We are wor-
IhipiRg but q vain repetition of what
tecNyed nations fell down and wor-
Ahiped just before their. light went
vut! Read the history OF Rome in
decay and you will find luxury there
that could lay big dollar over our
little doughnut that looks 50 large to
ua Great wealth never made a na-
ton substantial nor honorable. There
s nothing on earth that looks good
that 10 30 dangerous for a man or ma
tion to handle as quick, easy, big
money. II you do resist its deadly in-
Guences, the chances are that it will
get your son. It takes greater and finer
heroisvn to dare to be poor in America
than TO capture battery in Manchu-
ria.-Wall Street Journal
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-03-12

The climate Of the Tehuantepec 18th
mus compares most favorably with that
Of Paama, being mild and healthful,
writes Rene Bache in Technical World
Magazine. CofYee, cacao, tobacco, van
lila, and suEar-cane are grown in the
region, which has a population of about
$1,000. The inhabitants are hardy anL
industrious, those of the plains ON the
Pacific side being descended from tie
ancient race Of the Zapatecos, and
boasting that they were never con-
quered By the Spaniards. 1t is said
that the women Of this race have from
time immemorial been able to maintain
supremacy over the weaker male sex,
leaving the men at home to take care
Of the house and children, while they
carry heavy burdens to market on their
leads They are very handsome, these
women, and their native costume is
most artistic, including a picturesque
headdress.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-03-12
Papa bathing the Raox.

Many fathers stand aloof from the
common domestic duties, not because
they are so busy or because they are
not willing, but because of ignorance.
How many men are there who would
not gladly drop their business at any
time and stay home and give the baby
his bath. II they only knew how;
Yet In reality It is much simpler than
ID seems. Fill the bathtub full of any
good water, first carefully removing all
germs. Put your elbow in occasionally
to see II ii is the right temperature. If
Ice forms Oh your elbow you may know
the water is too cold. If there are blis-
ters then it is too warm. BE moderate
in all things.
Take the baby firmly by both feet
and shake him loose from his flannel
moorings until you begin to see safety
pins ahead. Then remove the safety
pins with gas nippers and unroll until
the baby looms into sight.
Now. having put on your rubber coat,
put one hand firmly under the baby's
chest and the other on his back and
launch him on the still waters. When
he has Kicked all the water ont OF the
bathtub renew as before.
BE careful while you are manipula-
ting the baby to keep him face down.
otherwise you would not he able to put
water anywhere else but IN his mouth.
Don't be afraid Of soap. At first YOU
will fill his eyes with soapsuds, but
with practice You will get so that some
Of the suds will be distributed else
where.
Now rinse and dry with coarse tow
el, cover with face powder and rolling
him up in blankets set In oven to dry
for half an Observation-Disclosures